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Rural India shining

From P.T. Usha to Hima, athletics has always been the preserve of rural India.

9 Sept 2018 12:00 AM IST

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar Kitarovic (left) presents a T-shirt to Russian President Vladimir Putin. (Photo: AP)

Spasiba Russia for the wonderful memories

The local organising committee deserves credit for making bus and train travel free across the country for fans with...

16 July 2018 1:46 AM IST

The majestic Luzhniki Stadium, a veritable Russian monument, struggled to stay intact with the eruption of Croatian celebrations. (Photo: Fifa official site)

Bubbly France blast past Croatia to win Fifa World Cup 2018

The French attained football nirvana for the second time after having gone all the way at home in 1998.

16 July 2018 1:42 AM IST

T-shirts on sale in Moscow with Putin as Captain America.

President Putin a polarising figure

Putin would sweep a poll of foreign journalists and fans because the World Cup has been a silky smooth affair for all of...

15 July 2018 1:23 AM IST

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric.

Heroes who built Croatia

Boban was a player of Dinamo who embodied Croatian aspirations for a separate nation.

15 July 2018 1:14 AM IST

French players warm-up before training sessions ahead of their World Cup final to be played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Sunday.

Fifa World Cup 2018: The final countdown

French force up against fortified Croatians in football's biggest match.

15 July 2018 1:06 AM IST

The underdog Croatia has much chance as the favourite France to take home coveted Jules Rimet from the final in Moscow this evening at the Luzhniki Stadium.

A fairy tale that has wowed the world

The kick-off at 8.30 pm is tailor-made for India, so plonk yourself in front of TV to take in the riveting drama.

15 July 2018 12:00 AM IST

Robert Holjevac with his younger brother.

He can't see but has vision for football

As an expert on history, Holjevac offered his insights on football's importance for the Balkan country.

13 July 2018 5:52 AM IST

Benjamin Pavard

Goals that lit up Russia

The World Cup in Russia has had its fair share of spectacular goals. Here is the list of the best ahead of the final.

13 July 2018 1:00 AM IST

Hrvoje, younger brother of Croatian defender Domagoj Vida, and his girlfriend Andrea.

Colourful Croats toast their historic victory

Zoran Lukovic, a middle-aged Croatian, said his joy knew no bounds

13 July 2018 12:53 AM IST

Croatias Dejan Lovren (left) and Sime Vrsaljko (right) block Marcus Rashford of England during their semifinal at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Fifa World Cup 2018: CROATTACK!

With a population of just above four million, Croatia became the smallest nation after Uruguay to reach the World Cup...

13 July 2018 12:43 AM IST

Denmark and France played out the first goalless draw of the 2018 World Cup.

You would want to forget these in a jiffy

The 21st edition of the World Cup has had its fair share of soporific matches.

12 July 2018 1:06 AM IST