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Filmmaker Discusses 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

Filmmaker Discusses 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania discusses her docudrama 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' which focuses on the tragic story of a six-year-old Palestinian girl killed during the Israel-Gaza conflict, and her motivations for making the film.

Alia Gets Us Alpha-Ready

Alia Gets Us Alpha-Ready

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Alia teased her fans at the Red Sea Film Festival with a teaser of her upcoming spy movie, Alpha.

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.

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

'The Soldiers Ordered Us To Be Strip-Searched'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'...including my baby sisters, age three and one.' 'My dad was humiliated, and he started screaming at them.'

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former World No. 2 Ons Jabeur said she was putting herself first for a change and would take control of her schedule after becoming depressed during a punishing run on tour.

Erdogan asks Meloni to stop smoking, she replied...

Erdogan asks Meloni to stop smoking, she replied...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's anti-tobacco crusade has a new target: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Politico reported.

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Debrunner makes history with 3rd gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

She clocked a championships record time of 3 minutes 16.81 seconds to win the 1500m T54 gold after earlier claiming the women's 5000m T54 and 800m T53 crowns.

Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon Dream Ends in Tears - Again

Ons Jabeur's Wimbledon Dream Ends in Tears - Again

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Ons Jabeur was forced to retire hurt in her opening-round clash against Viktoriya Tomova on Monday.

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.

How Beckham inspired this Tunisian tennis star!

How Beckham inspired this Tunisian tennis star!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur was full of praise for former England midfielder David Beckham after their meeting this week.

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

It was a dream opening day for the local fans as seven British players made it to the second round -- the most singles wins for the home nation in a single day at Wimbledon in the professional era.

Tunisian sensation targets French Open triumph

Tunisian sensation targets French Open triumph

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Jabeur feels the love in bid for first major title

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

'Disrespectful, noisy': Ostapenko slams Qatar crowd

'Disrespectful, noisy': Ostapenko slams Qatar crowd

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko said the partisan fans at the Qatar Open were disrespectful for jeering her throughout her quarter-final match, as she eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur.

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Qatar Open: Ostapenko dumps Swiatek; sets up Anisimova final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Three-times defending champion Iga Swiatek was bundled out of the Qatar Open by Latvian Jelena Ostapenko, who beat the Polish second seed 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals on Friday to set up a final showdown with American Amanda Anisimova.

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match-point to end an absorbing three hour, seven minute affair under sunny skies on Stadium One court.

Aus Open: Jabeur overcomes asthma scare for gritty win

Aus Open: Jabeur overcomes asthma scare for gritty win

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Ons Jabeur slumped to her chair, coughing as she tapped her chest, three games into the opening set.

'100% Tunisian' Jabeur hopes to inspire Arab women

'100% Tunisian' Jabeur hopes to inspire Arab women

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Ons Jabeur hopes her success at the Australian Open will inspire other players from her region after the Tunisian became the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final on Sunday. The 25-year-old dazzled the crowd at Margaret Court Arena with her variety and power, striking 29 winners to defeat China's Wang Qiang 7-6(4), 6-1 in the 77-minute contest.

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Tunisian swimmer stuns superpowers; Australia set world record

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Tunisia's Ahmed Hafnaoui pulled off a major shock on the opening day of the Tokyo Olympics swimming medal events with a stunning victory

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

PIX: Swiatek routs Raducanu; Monfils upsets Fritz

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Images from Day 7 of the 2025 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Saturday.

Adorable! Sabalenka's 'mini-me' steals the show at US Open

Adorable! Sabalenka's 'mini-me' steals the show at US Open

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The girl, wearing a matching fuchsia Nike kit and sporting a temporary tiger tattoo on her left forearm, emphatically cheered Aryna Sabalenka on

Tunisian Jabeur shining a path for Arab girls

Tunisian Jabeur shining a path for Arab girls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The 24-year-old Tunisian is the only player from the continent in the women's draw and only the second Arabic woman ever to crack the top 100 in the WTA rankings.

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Wimbledon PIX: Top seed Swiatek shocked by Putintseva

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 6 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

French Open PIX: Alcaraz books Sinner showdown; Swiatek sets up Gauff semis

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the French Open quarter-finals played in Paris on Tuesday.

Dubai Tennis: Bopanna-Ebden advance; curtains for Nagal

Dubai Tennis: Bopanna-Ebden advance; curtains for Nagal

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Another Indian, Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase also progressed to the quarter-finals.

French Open Pix: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Jabeur record hard wins

French Open Pix: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, Jabeur record hard wins

Rediff.com29 May 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the French Open played at Roland Garros on Wednesday

'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur still an inspiration despite loss

'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur still an inspiration despite loss

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Tunisians thronged cafes hoping to watch local heroine Ons Jabeur win the women's singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday but Czech Marketa Vondrousova had other ideas.

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Wimbledon PIX: Defending champ Vondrousova beaten in Round 1

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Embarrassing sight mars this year's French Open

Embarrassing sight mars this year's French Open

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The embarrassing sight of empty seats - particularly in the corporate boxes - will linger in the mind after this year's French Open.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Tsitsipas have it easy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Still wearing a compression sleeve after a recent forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz produced a stellar show in a rematch of the duo's 2022 encounter to firmly put himself back in the conversation as the favourite to lift the title in Paris and a third major.

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It has been unforgettable, and I can only say 'thank you'. It has been an incredible journey. It's very difficult, but life and my body have been sending signals to me for a long time.'

PIX: Jabeur overcomes breathing issues, wins opener

PIX: Jabeur overcomes breathing issues, wins opener

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Jabeur overcomes physical struggles to reach US Open second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Wimbledon PIX: Vondrousova, Jabeur to face off in final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Czech Marketa Vondrousova will meet Ons Jabeur in the women's singles final of Wimbledon 2023.

FIFA WC: Arab fans supporting each other in solidarity

FIFA WC: Arab fans supporting each other in solidarity

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Morocco, in second place in their group but tied on 4 points with top team Croatia, play their final game of the group stage against Canada on Thursday.

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

French Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek cruise ahead; raging Rublev falls

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Italy's Matteo Arnaldi produced a sensational performance to take out sixth seed Andrey Rublev and reach the last 16 of the French Open on Friday.

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

FIFA WC: Tunisia fans whistle at French anthem

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

More than 700,000 Tunisians live in France, with about two thirds of them being dual nationals.

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Tunisian captain's goal mobilised the French into action, with Deschamps bringing in stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann to jump-start an attack that had so far been tepid.

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

French Open PIX: Alcaraz, Swiatek, Tsitsipas move into quarters

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Images from Day 8 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on Sunday.