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PIX: Norway make it 3 from 3; Swiss squeeze into last 8

PIX: Norway make it 3 from 3; Swiss squeeze into last 8

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Switzerland's Riola Xhemaili scored a last-gasp goal to salvage a 1-1 draw with Finland on Thursday that sent the joyous hosts through to the quarter-finals at Euro 2025, and sends heartbroken Finland home.

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

PIX: Chelsea trounce PSG to win Club World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer scored twice as the Chelsea proved too good for the Parisians, fresh off their maiden Champions League triumph last month.

Butter-fingered Jaiswal Creates Unwanted Record!

Butter-fingered Jaiswal Creates Unwanted Record!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

As Indian bowlers' desperate search for a breakthrough continued on Day 5 of the first Test against England in Leeds, poor show by fielders added to their woes.

Public life likely to be hit as over 25 crore workers call 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday

Public life likely to be hit as over 25 crore workers call 'Bharat Bandh' on Wednesday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

More than 25 crore workers engaged in sectors ranging from banking, insurance, postal to coal mining, highway and construction are expected to go on a nationwide general strike on Wednesday, potentially disrupting services across the country. A forum of 10 central trade unions and their associates has called for a general strike or 'Bharat Bandh' to "oppose the anti-worker, anti-farmer and anti-national pro-corporate policies of the government".

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group D matches between France-Wales and England-Netherlands, in Switzerland.

Women's Euros PIX: Spain thrash grieving Portugal; Italy edge Belgium

Women's Euros PIX: Spain thrash grieving Portugal; Italy edge Belgium

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Images from Thursday's Women's Euro 2025 Group B matches between Spain-Portugal and Italy Belgium.

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic; sets up Alcaraz showdown

PIX: Sinner whips Djokovic; sets up Alcaraz showdown

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Italy's Jannik Sinner lost both his previous Wimbledon duels with Novak Djokovic but turned the tables in emphatic fashion as his power and precision proved too much for the seven-time champion who, at 38, looked every bit his age in a humbling 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 loss.

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal centuries power India on Day 1

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal centuries power India on Day 1

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Gill and Jaiswal centuries put India in control of series opener against England

FIH Women Pro League: India falter after promising start vs Argentina

FIH Women Pro League: India falter after promising start vs Argentina

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

India's frustrating FIH Women's Pro League campaign continued with the Salima Tete-led side suffering their third successive loss, a 1-4 defeat to world No.2 side Argentina

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike against new labour codes and privatisation, potentially disrupting banking, postal, and other essential services.

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Bengaluru stampede: IPS officer reinstated; suspension termed mechanical

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has overturned the Karnataka government's suspension of IPS officer Vikash Kumar Vikash, who was suspended following a fatal stampede at a stadium last month. The tribunal's decision could also lead to the reinstatement of other suspended officers.

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Joao Neves scored twice as Paris St Germain swept aside Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium to secure their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

RCB moves Karnataka HC against CAT's stampede order

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

RCB claimed that CAT's order didn't adhere to the principles of natural justice.

England tour will test India's new-look squad

England tour will test India's new-look squad

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Former batting coach Vikram Rathour is expecting a tough England tour for a young Indian side that is now without three stalwarts, who left the Test arena in quick succession.

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Safed Review: Misery Porn

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Safed is a lame attempt at social commentary, with terribly dull and thoughtless direction, observes Mayur Sanap.

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Sudirman Cup: India suffer crushing defeat vs Denmark

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

India's lack of bench strength was exposed as they suffered a crushing 1-4 defeat against Denmark in their opening Group D match at the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

French Open PIX: Sinner, Draper storm into 4th round

Rediff.com31 May 2025

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a flawless performance to pulverise Czech Jiri Lehecka in straight sets in little more than 90 minutes on Saturday.

Cheeka slams CSK: 'Why not try Prithvi Shaw?'

Cheeka slams CSK: 'Why not try Prithvi Shaw?'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Former India captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth launched a scathing tirade on struggling Chennai Super Kings following their fifth consecutive defeat in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League.

In Numbers: Dhoni's CSK Hits New Low

In Numbers: Dhoni's CSK Hits New Low

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

The 8-wicket loss to KKR was their biggest defeat margin in terms of balls remaining (59 balls), surpassing the loss against Mumbai Indians (46 balls) in Sharjah in 2020.

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

IPL PIX: Punjab thump LSG to climb to 2nd spot

Rediff.com4 May 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants in Dharamsala, on Sunday.

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

The White Lotus 3: Hell Is Other People

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

It is said money doesn't buy happiness, and the show proves it -- there is romance, heartbreak, affairs and murder. A place that should be heavenly quickly turns into a hell of misery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ruthless Rohit & Surya Kayo CSK

Ruthless Rohit & Surya Kayo CSK

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Mumbai Indians cantered to a nine wicket win with 26 balls to spare to pile on the misery of Chennai Super Kings, who slumped to their sixth defeat in eight outings in IPL 2025.

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Prabhsimran Singh - Punjab Kings' pint-sized powerhouse whose explosive batting, sharp game sense, and newfound maturity have made him the breakout Indian star of the tournament.

RCB's revenge: Padikkal fires, Kohli finishes in style

RCB's revenge: Padikkal fires, Kohli finishes in style

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Mullanpur on Sunday

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

IPL PIX: Rohit, Boult dazzle as MI bury hapless SRH

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rohit Sharma fires again as Mumbai Indians pulverise hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets.

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

The Costly Flops of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Here's a look at the biggest disappointments of IPL 2025 -- the players who've cost crores but delivered crumbs.

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

PIX: Verstappen wins Japanese GP for 4th straight year

PIX: Verstappen wins Japanese GP for 4th straight year

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Verstappen crossed the line in his Red Bull for his 64th Grand Prix victory to a huge ovation from the 115,000 crowd some 1.4 seconds ahead of McLaren's championship leader Lando Norris in second place.

IPL PIX: Suryavanshi slams 35-ball century as Royals destroy GT

IPL PIX: Suryavanshi slams 35-ball century as Royals destroy GT

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14, became the youngest ever centurion in the IPL to propel Rajasthan Royals to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Gujarat Titans.

Can Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar stop Gujarat Titans?

Can Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar stop Gujarat Titans?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling unit will face a different challenge when they take on Gujarat Titans in an IPL match on Wednesday.

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

'In a way the India-Pakistan war is already on'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

'Pakistan cannot sustain a war with India for more than four days. They are in such dire straits. At best they can sustain war for one week.'

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rohit's Horror Run Continues!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma last went past the 50-run mark five months ago, when he made 52 against New Zealand during the Bengaluru Test in October.

EPL: Liverpool edge closer to title, send Leicester down

EPL: Liverpool edge closer to title, send Leicester down

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Liverpool moved one win away from sealing the Premier League title as substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold secured a 1-0 victory at Leicester City

How Manoj Kumar Became Mr Bharat

How Manoj Kumar Became Mr Bharat

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Shaheed was Manoj Kumar's first patriotic success. This small-budget black-and-white film had enormous impact, besides laying the foundation for Manoj's famous flag-waving Mr Bharat image that was strengthened by a string of subsequent films like Upkar, Purab Aur Paschim and Kranti.

Among The Faithful

Among The Faithful

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is more than just the largest gathering of humanity. It is a testament to faith and devotion.

FIH Pro League: Spain beat India, avenge Olympic loss

FIH Pro League: Spain beat India, avenge Olympic loss

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Spain took sweet revenge for their defeat against India in the bronze-medal match at the Paris Olympics, overcoming Harmanpreet Singh's side 3-1 in a FIH men's Pro League game.

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Neither India nor US behind Pak's miseries, but ...: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif

Neither India nor US behind Pak's miseries, but ...: Ex-PM Nawaz Sharif

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The 73-year-old leader castigated the judges for legitimising military dictators.

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Just Who Was Mahatma Phule?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The latest biopic on Jyotibai Phule has come at a time when the Department of Taking Offence is super-active. Utkarsh Mishra feels it will be interesting to see if it portrays his attack on Brahminism in the same 'no holds barred' manner-- and, if it does, what reaction it provokes.

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

15 Scenes When Salman Ditched The Formula

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Sukanya Verma lists 15 scenes that reveal facets of Salman outside the formula.