While a glitzy new league may inspire youngsters to take up the sport, India's hopes of becoming a soccer power rest with its development at a grassroots level, according to FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke.
Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.
"What I said was if we had Rafale at the time (of aerial dogfight), then none of our fighter jets would have gone down and none of theirs saved," he added.
Muskan Pathan scored 99.4 per cent in the ICSE Class 10 examination results announced May 29. She topped.
y talking about her struggle with depression, Deepika Padukone has exposed the stress-filled lives of filmstars say Ranjita Ganesan and Veenu Sandhu.
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.
Whether they live away from their families or with them, all CEOs struggle with work-life balance, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Can a foetus hear the tinkle of bangles? Will drinking milk help produce more milk?
'Imran Khan hopes to fulfill the dreams of the founders of of Pakistan in establishing an Islamic Welfare State.' 'The grave situation of the economy makes realisation of this dream very difficult,' points out Colonel R N Ghosh Dastidar (retd).
Here is what you can do every hour to stay healthy and lose weight
Success is subjective. It isn't an exam that one can relax after.
Aarushi Agarwal makes a (very, very) strong case for you to go back to the two-wheeler!
If your child is spending too much time online, an Internet de-addiction clinic can help him or her use technology in a healthy manner, reports Indulekha Aravind.
Traffic is muddled and lacklustre in its set-up, feels Sukanya Verma.
Here are five tips to help you get more active without spending too much time or money.
In a weekly chat with readers, Rediff's Love Guru addressed their relationship problems and offered solutions. Here's the unedited transcript.
Thinning and falling hair can give anyone nightmares. It's much easier to prevent rather than treat it. A lot of your habits can cause damage and harm to your hair.
The winners of the 60th annual World Press Photo Contest have been announced. The winning shot was taken by Turkish Associated Press photographer called Burhan Ozbilici, with an image he has simply titled An Assassination in Turkey. Showing Mevlut Mert Altintas shouting after shooting Andrei Karlov, the Russian ambassador to Turkey, at an art gallery in Ankara, Turkey, on December 19 2016.
'I love Jhalak and I love Palak. But bringing them together on one platform is way too exhausting,' admits Kiku Sharda.
Is it safe? Bariatric surgery is very safe if performed at a proper centre by a competent surgeon.
Answer these questions honestly and see where you stand and what you have to change to get the body you want.
Khan is facing charge of 'culpable homicide not amounting to murder'.
Hundreds of Jokatte villagers adjacent to MRPL refinery near Mangalore have complained of air, noise, water pollution from plant.
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Ayurvedic expert Dr G G Gangadharan on how the ancient Indian medical practice needs to be propagated in the country of its origin
More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for a "four-coloured" revolution signifying the colours of the Indian tricolour in the area of power and agriculture, marine sector and milk production to take the country forward.
Vikas Krishan Yadav has learned from the bitterest experience that he can leave nothing to chance in the Olympic ring and it is a lesson the Indian boxer will carry with him to the Rio Games.
Bariatric surgeon Muffazal Lakdawala shares interesting recipes in his new book.
And you thought Bollywood was just about making movies!
May announced her first big shake-up just minutes after entering Downing Street on Wednesday.
India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.
Shameem Akthar discusses four such habits that can cause serious damage to your health
From food to skin, allergies in India are rapidly on the rise, says Nikita Puri.
'All is forgiven dear Tiger, wear your red shirt on day four and come back home to the Winner's Circle now.'
We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.
'If I am able to inspire at least one student in this country with the Spirit of India run, I will feel that my purpose is served.'
It's your diet that holds the key to a fulfilling sex life. Boost libido by changing what you eat.
Azad said the government uses north-east 'only for political purposes' and not to provide succour to flood-affected people.
A Russian medallist at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is suspected of having tested positive for a banned substance, a source at the Games said on Sunday, in a potential major blow to Russia's efforts to emerge from a drug-cheating scandal.
In an attempt to end the hunger strike initiated by 38 Indian detainees since last Thursday, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have reached out to Sikh leaders. Ritu Jha speaks to the detainees and reports about their conditions.
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