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Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Infinite Analytics CEO Akash Bhatia and Lead Scientist Joseph Kibe reveal how AI reads Wikipedia index noise to pull out the winners.

Asian Games: Deepika, Atanu exit from recurve mixed event after shock loss

Asian Games: Deepika, Atanu exit from recurve mixed event after shock loss

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Deepika, world number seven, and the 19th ranked Atanu were favourites against the Mongolians.

India slip to 158 in FIFA rankings

India slip to 158 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

After not much action barring the 2-2 draw against Bangladesh in an international friendly in March this year, India slipped eights places to be ranked 158th in the latest FIFA rankings headed by World Champions Germany.

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Modi to visit Qatar in June, first visit by Indian PM in 8 years

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The then prime minister Manmohan Singh had visited Doha in 2008.

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

2018 WC qualifiers: Swiss stun Portugal; Otamendi equaliser saves Argentina

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Switzerland struck twice in quick succession to stun Euro 2016 champions Portugal 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday and hand them a first competitive defeat in two years under coach Fernando Santos.

Under-17 WC SF: Spain's Tiki-Taka vs Mali's all-out attack

Under-17 WC SF: Spain's Tiki-Taka vs Mali's all-out attack

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

A battle of contrasting football styles will be on view when classical Spain cross swords with a robust Mali in the semi-finals of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, in Navi Mumbai, on Wednesday.

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Indian football round-up: WAFF U-16 C'ship: India defeat Yemen 3-0

Indian football round-up: WAFF U-16 C'ship: India defeat Yemen 3-0

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

After Central defender Harpreet Singh headed the first one in the 37th minute, two goals in two minutes immediately after resumption took the issue beyond Yemen's reach.

Juve shares rise over Ronaldo transfer rumours

Juve shares rise over Ronaldo transfer rumours

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

"It would be a big deal, increasing the team's appeal and also because it would bigger business for Juve, through merchandising," a Milan-based trader said.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

The proposals of six para-athletes, who are training in India and abroad ahead of the Asian Para Games that will take place between October 6 and 13 in Jakarta, were also cleared at the meeting.

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Fears of coronavirus pandemic spreading Olympic unease

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Five months before the Olympics opening ceremony in Tokyo, health authorities around the world are scrambling to contain outbreaks of the flu-like virus which has infected about 80,000 and killed more than 2,700 people, the vast majority in China.

I respect religion but it has no place on sporting field, says Soumya

I respect religion but it has no place on sporting field, says Soumya

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Chess player Soumya Swaminathan has been left a bit shaken by the storm triggered by her pullout from a tournament in Iran over the issue of compulsory headscarf but remains firm in her belief that religious diktats should not extend beyond places of worship.

Asian Games: Indian women shoot bronze in 25m pistol

Asian Games: Indian women shoot bronze in 25m pistol

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

The team of Rahi Sarnobat, Anisa Sayyed and Heena Sidhu won India a bronze medal in women's team event of 25m pistol of the 17th Asian Games in Incheon on Monday. South Korea won gold while China took silver.

Sports Shorts: Advani secures IBSF World Snooker C'ship title

Sports Shorts: Advani secures IBSF World Snooker C'ship title

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

AITA confirms India's tennis players won't travel to Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

The Indian tennis federation on Saturday confirmed that it will approach world governing body ITF, seeking a neutral venue for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan.

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

On the last day of the competition, Yash Vardhan and Shreya Agrawal bagged three gold medals each.

Asian Games: Bajrang opens India's GOLD account after Sushil knocked out

Asian Games: Bajrang opens India's GOLD account after Sushil knocked out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Wrestler Bajrang Punia clinched India's first gold medal in the 18th Asian Games after defeating Takatani Daichi of Japan in the men's 65 kg freestyle title bout, in Jakarta, on Sunday.

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

We just want guarantees on safety in Pak: Bhupathi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"The recent developments have resulted in an atmosphere which is not conducive for a happy friendly tie between the two teams which have immense respect for each other," AITA General Secretary Hironmoy Chatterjee wrote to the ITF in an email seen by Reuters.

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

Asian Junior Athletics C'ships: Anu Kumar takes gold in 800m

Asian Junior Athletics C'ships: Anu Kumar takes gold in 800m

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

India won their third gold of the competition through Uttarakhand based runner Anu, who clocked 1:54.11 seconds to finish ahead of Iran's Abdolrahim Dorzadeh (1:54.23 seconds).

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Blatter reveals frozen balls ruse at European club draws

Blatter reveals frozen balls ruse at European club draws

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Frozen balls containing team names have been used to rig European soccer's club competition draws although the ruse was never used at FIFA, the former chief of the game's world governing body, Sepp Blatter, has said.

India third in Asian Youth Volleyball

India third in Asian Youth Volleyball

Rediff.com19 May 2005

India beat Chinese Taipei to take the bronze and clinch a place in the World Youth Cup.

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Sports shorts: Javelin thrower Chopra qualifies for Diamond League Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

What is Somalia's Al-Shabaab and what does it want?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Here is what we know about the militant group.

Sports Shorts: Nishikori, Thiem shocked; Messi injured as Argentina lose

Sports Shorts: Nishikori, Thiem shocked; Messi injured as Argentina lose

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

India@Asiad: Women's squash team in semis, assured of medal

India@Asiad: Women's squash team in semis, assured of medal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The women's team comprising Joshana Chinappa, Dipika Pallikal Karthik, Sunayana Kuruvilla and Tanvi Khanna continued its unbeaten run, defeating China 3-0 in penultimate pool match.

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Sindhu loses to Okuhara in All England Championship

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

World champion P V Sindhu was on Friday ousted from the All England Championship after being outplayed by a determined Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who rallied her way to a thrilling three-game win in the quarter-final of the women's singles in Birmingham. Sindhu's defeat ended India's campaign at the Super 1000 tournament.

AIFF's 'ingenious' idea to boost Indian football...

AIFF's 'ingenious' idea to boost Indian football...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

India FA eye origin players for short-term solution

Euro 2020: Meet the last 16 challengers

Euro 2020: Meet the last 16 challengers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

A look at the last 16 team as Euro 2020 enters the knockout phase.

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Sports Shorts: Schumacher Jr to drive father's Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi welcomed a decision from soccer's world governing body FIFA to lift a ban on hosting competitive international soccer matches at stadiums in three Iraqi cities.

Nine pugilists in Asian C'ship boxing semis

Nine pugilists in Asian C'ship boxing semis

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Indian boxers came good on Sunday as they advanced to the semi-finals of the Asian Youth Boxing Championship in Tehran, Iran.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.