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Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Wawrinka to retire in 2026 after 24-year pro career

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Stanislas Wawrinka will hang up his racquet at the end of 2026, the three-times Grand Slam champion announced on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a 24-year professional career that saw him gatecrash tennis's elite during the sport's golden era.

7 Nations Having The Most Frequent Sex

7 Nations Having The Most Frequent Sex

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

According to Insider Monkey's 2023 data, the libido is doing quite well in certain nations and the following 7 countries have the most frequent sex...

Davis Cup: India open up 2-0 lead against Switzerland!

Davis Cup: India open up 2-0 lead against Switzerland!

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Dhakshineswar shines on debut, Nagal makes winning return; India take 2-0 lead against Switzerland

Where Are Stars Celebrating The New Year?

Where Are Stars Celebrating The New Year?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Just where are the stars welcoming the New Year?

Squash World Cup: India blank Brazil, meet SA in quarters

Squash World Cup: India blank Brazil, meet SA in quarters

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Already through to the quarter-finals, hosts India blanked debutants Brazil 4-0 in their final Pool B match of the Squash World Cup in Chennai on Thursday.

Where Are The Stars Chilling This Winter?

Where Are The Stars Chilling This Winter?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

December is all about embracing the chill, sipping on hot chocolate, and escaping to beautiful getaways before ringing in the New Year in style. And that's exactly what our stars are doing.

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Sweet Dreams: How A Banker Became A Chocolatier

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

'If I were a housewife, it would have been Ok. But I was set in my job and then suddenly I quit.'

What's behind Balaji's exclusion from Davis Cup squad

What's behind Balaji's exclusion from Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Balaji is core member of team, can be considered for next tie: Rajpal

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Why 2025 Became a Defining Year for Women's Sport

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

A deafening roar at Twickenham capped a 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup that smashed attendance records, while India's first Women's Cricket World Cup triumph sparked nationwide celebrations.

India's free trade agreements decoded

India's free trade agreements decoded

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

India on Monday announced closure of negotiations for a free trade agreement signed with New Zealand, its 18th deal so far as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments. The India-New Zealand FTA is expected to be signed in the next three months and it is likely to come into force next year.

Noel Tata's mother Simone Tata passes away

Noel Tata's mother Simone Tata passes away

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Simone Tata, the mother of Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata, died in a Mumbai hospital on Friday after a brief illness. Simone, the stepmother of the late Ratan Tata, was 95.

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

12 Rocking Christmas Markets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The beautiful twinkling Christmas markets that come up across the world, as December begins, allow you to step into the magic Christmas.

7 Countries That Hog The Most Pizza

7 Countries That Hog The Most Pizza

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The world now eats 5 billion pizzas every year, according to Domino's statistics for 2024. And guess which country eats the most pizza, as per World Population Review?

Davis Cup returns to Bengaluru after 9 years

Davis Cup returns to Bengaluru after 9 years

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Bengaluru to host India-Netherlands Davis Cup tie on February 7-8

History made! India reach maiden squash WC final

History made! India reach maiden squash WC final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

India came up with a spirited performance to beat two-time champions Egypt 3-0 and make their maiden appearance in the Squash World Cup final, in Chennai on Saturday.

Historic win! India crowned Squash World Cup Champions

Historic win! India crowned Squash World Cup Champions

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

India scripted history, clinching its maiden Squash World Cup title to become the first Asian country to achieve the feat after overwhelming Hong Kong 3-0 in the summit clash in Chennai on Sunday.

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Jr Hockey World Cup: Rampaging India thrash Oman 17-0

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Arshdeep Singh, Manmeet Singh and Dilraj Singh struck a hat-trick each as India mauled Oman 17-0 to register their second consecutive win in the FIH men's Junior World Cup.

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

China mulls military base in Pakistan: Pentagon

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025', the US Department of War said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is actively considering and planning for additional military facilities.

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Will India continue to remain an attractive FDI destination in 2026?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

FDI inflows into India are expected to register robust growth in 2026, supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals, big-ticket investment announcements, sustained efforts to improve the ease of doing business, and a new generation of investment-linked trade pacts.

Oscars 2026: The Films Homebound Is Competing With

Oscars 2026: The Films Homebound Is Competing With

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A quick look at the 14 names the Neeraj Ghaywan movie is competing with for a spot in the top five nominations.

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

'Husband Can't Force Wife To Look After Parents'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'Caring for one's parents is the husband's responsibility, especially if he is the earning member of the family.' 'The wife may be financially dependent on him but that does not create a legal obligation for her to serve or care for her in-laws.'

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Next year's 48-team World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Alcaraz and Sinner carve up the Slams in a gripping 2025

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

While off-court battles over pay and governance rumbled on, opportunities were scarce beyond the duopoly at the top of the men's game, leaving Djokovic to provide the year's standout moments for the chasing pack.

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the country's richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led government's feared tax shake-up for the super-rich nears, according to a UK media report on Sunday.

Top seeds to be kept apart in FIFA World Cup '26 draw

Top seeds to be kept apart in FIFA World Cup '26 draw

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Spain cannot meet Argentina and France will not face England before the World Cup final - provided they win their groups - after FIFA on Tuesday announced the draw procedure.

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Junior Hockey World Cup: India pump seven past Chile

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Rosan, Dilraj fashion India's thumping win over Chile in FIH Junior WC

Chinese ministry intervenes in Nagal's plea for visa

Chinese ministry intervenes in Nagal's plea for visa

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Nagal should apply for visa with required materials: Chinese Foreign Ministry

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Mexico to kick-off 2026 World Cup against South Africa

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

The 2026 World Cup will kick off-on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a play-off winner after the complex draw was made on Friday.

Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, tomatoes, and more...

Trump lowers tariffs on coffee, tomatoes, and more...

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order retroactively lowering tariffs on a range of agricultural imports, including beef, tomatoes, coffee and bananas, with the change taking effect from November 20, CNN reported.

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

Simone Tata: The Vision Behind Lakm

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

In a country where wearing lipstick could still invite disapproval, Simone Tata understood that Lakmé's future depended on shifting attitudes.

Denied China visa, Nagal seeks embassy's help

Denied China visa, Nagal seeks embassy's help

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

He was scheduled to travel to Chengdu to compete in the Australian Open Playoff event, which will give the regional players a main-draw entry into the 2026 Australian Open.

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.

Big names, new faces: Who's confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026

Big names, new faces: Who's confirmed for FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, to be hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

Terror Module: Two More Docs Detained

Terror Module: Two More Docs Detained

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The police in Haryana have detained two more doctors for questioning in connection with the terror module case.

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

When Trump Jr Danced To What Jhumka?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Jennifer Lopez sang, Ranveer Singh danced, Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nora Fatehi performed at American businessman Rama Raju Mantena's daughter, Netra Elizabeth's Udaipur wedding with tech entrepreneur Vamsi Gadiraju.

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.'

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian men's junior hockey team chief coach PR Sreejesh on Friday advised his wards to consider the upcoming World Cup as a stepping stone in their careers, keeping their sights firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Boos, heartbreak: Sweden's World Cup hopes fade

Boos, heartbreak: Sweden's World Cup hopes fade

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Sweden's hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup are hanging by a thread after Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka scored from the spot to help the visitors win 2-0 in their qualifying Group B clash on Friday.

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Pune Firm Unveils Diabetes-Control Implant

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

This innovation works by stimulating our natural organs so that it can produce and maintain the insulin balance.

Italy in danger of missing third World Cup in a row!

Italy in danger of missing third World Cup in a row!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Four-time World champions Italy now have to battle through the playoffs in March if they are to avoid missing the tournament for a third straight occasion.