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Photos: The world's most beautiful women

Photos: The world's most beautiful women

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Who is the hottest of them all? Vote for your favourite Miss Universe 2015 contestant!

League Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Liverpool in ill-tempered match

League Cup PHOTOS: Chelsea beat Liverpool in ill-tempered match

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Chelsea reached the League Cup final after Branislav Ivanovic's towering extra-time header secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in a rip-roaring semi-final second leg at an electric Stamford Bridge on Tuesday.

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

US to donate 1.6 cr vaccines to India and 17 other Asian nations

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Of the 4.10 crore to be shared through COVAX, 1.40 crore will go to Latin America and the Caribbean nations and 1.60 crore to Asia.

What went wrong for Brazil against Switzerland

What went wrong for Brazil against Switzerland

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Brazil's stuttering performance stemmed from anxiety at playing their first World Cup game, coach Tite said after their 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

EPL news: What's hot, What's not!

EPL news: What's hot, What's not!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Arsenal fear Sanchez injury loss could be 'big blow'.

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points, FIFA has put in place seven tie-breakers starting with goal difference and then the number of goals scored in all group matches.

World Cup: Why Pele is worried about Brazil

World Cup: Why Pele is worried about Brazil

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Brazil may be five-time winners of the World Cup and joint favourites to make it six in Russia this year but the South Americans do not yet have the right blend for success, three-time World Cup winner Pele said.

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste. People around the world are worried that shaking hands, hugging and kissing on the cheek might help spread the virus. In recent days, images of United States President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Take a look.

PHOTOS: How Chelsea were dumped out of Champions League

PHOTOS: How Chelsea were dumped out of Champions League

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the winner as Paris St Germain beat Chelsea 2-1 to knock them out of the Champions League for the second successive season at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

PIX: Sun, surf and Alessandra Ambrosio in a bikini

PIX: Sun, surf and Alessandra Ambrosio in a bikini

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The former Victoria's Secret model had the ultimate beach vacation to kick-start 2018.

PM to visit Portugal, Netherlands, US beginning June 24

PM to visit Portugal, Netherlands, US beginning June 24

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said Modi would visit Portugal on June 24, the US on June 25 and 26, and the Netherlands on June 27.

5 Reasons why Chelsea's Hiddink is delighted

5 Reasons why Chelsea's Hiddink is delighted

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Chelsea finally produced a performance befitting of champions to demolish Newcastle United 5-1.

Hate crime charges filed against attackers of Sikh man

Hate crime charges filed against attackers of Sikh man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Khalsa was driving home on the night of September 25 when a group of men in car threw a beer can at his vehicle.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea held by Liverpool, Arsenal stunned by Watford

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea held by Liverpool, Arsenal stunned by Watford

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played across England on Tuesday

Inspired Atletico ease past Chelsea to set up Madrid final

Inspired Atletico ease past Chelsea to set up Madrid final

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Atletico Madrid produced an inspired display of counter-attacking football to beat Chelsea 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg in London on Wednesday and set up an all-Spanish final against city rivals Real.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

These 10 images prove that the world is wonderfully weird.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea lord over Palace with 3-0 win

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea lord over Palace with 3-0 win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Chelsea put all their struggles away and looked like a renewed squad, stamping their class over Crystal Palace in their English Premier League match at the Selhurst Park on Sunday.

'Even if Hazard gets kicked we get a free-kick'

'Even if Hazard gets kicked we get a free-kick'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne has advised team mate Eden Hazard to remain calm as he expects the Chelsea winger to be targeted aggressively by the opposition at the World Cup.

EPL PHOTOS: Man United sink Spurs; Chelsea go top

EPL PHOTOS: Man United sink Spurs; Chelsea go top

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Diego Costa was on target again as Chelsea overcame a defensive West Bromwich Albion 1-0 to return to the top of the Premier League with their ninth victory in a row on Sunday. The Spaniard's second-half strike sent the Blues three points clear of Arsenal, who had taken the overall lead on goals scored on Saturday after seeing off Stoke City 3-1 at the Emirates.

World Cup PHOTOS: Switzerland strike late to sink Serbia

World Cup PHOTOS: Switzerland strike late to sink Serbia

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

A 90th-minute goal by Xherdan Shaqiri secured Switzerland a 2-1 victory over Serbia in a blistering-paced World Cup Group E match in Kaliningrad on Friday, putting them in a strong position to go through to the knockout round.

EPL: Chelsea in champion form at Bournemouth, win 3-1

EPL: Chelsea in champion form at Bournemouth, win 3-1

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Chelsea had the look of champions again as they maintained their comfortable seven-point advantage at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory at Bournemouth on Saturday -- but Tottenham Hotspur will not give up the chase.

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Extras: Del Bosque critical of Neymar's Barca return

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Best images from the week gone by!

Best images from the week gone by!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here are the top 10 images from the big news that shook the world in the previous week.

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

PIX: Mahrez double fires Man City into Champions League final

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City reached the Champions League final for the first time thanks to a 2-0 victory over Paris St Germain at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday that secured a 4-1 aggregate win.

WC Updates: FIFA rebukes Maradona over 'robbery' comments

WC Updates: FIFA rebukes Maradona over 'robbery' comments

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

FIFA says it 'strongly rebukes' Argentina great Diego Maradona's comments that England's win over Colombia was a robbery

What not to miss in the EPL this weekend

What not to miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Rediff.com brings you the previews of the main matches scheduled for this weekend in the English Premier League.

Chelsea stroll to victory over West Ham

Chelsea stroll to victory over West Ham

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Chelsea overpowered West Ham United and Manchester City outclassed West Bromwich Albion as the Premier League title rivals signalled their intent at the start of a hectic holiday programme on Friday.

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Chelsea may have restored some breathing space over Manchester City with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday but they have not regained the form that made them runaway title favourites earlier in the season.

Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly

Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar travelled back to his club Inter Milan on Sunday nursing a bruised thigh that has put him out of the upcoming friendly against Mexico, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said.

India's hiring outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

India's hiring outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

As per the survey, 7 per cent of employers anticipate an increase in payrolls, 3 per cent forecast a decrease and 54 per cent expect no change.

Brazil win but old questions of mental focus persist

Brazil win but old questions of mental focus persist

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

The focus is once again shifting to the South American side's old foe - emotional stability.

WC qualifiers: Mexico held, Altidore, Johnson put U.S. in control

WC qualifiers: Mexico held, Altidore, Johnson put U.S. in control

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Mexico were booed off the field by a boisterous crowd after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Costa Rica in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday, their third successive goalless draw at the Azteca Stadium.

Conte has done a fantastic job, Chelsea look unbeatable: Pardew

Conte has done a fantastic job, Chelsea look unbeatable: Pardew

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

There is a stark contrast between the two teams' form, with Chelsea having won 10 league games in succession to open up a six-point lead at the top while Palace have managed only one victory in their last 10 matches.

Argentina escape with draw against Colombia

Argentina escape with draw against Colombia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Argentina's hopes of making the quarter-finals of Copa America suffered a huge setback when they were held to a goalless draw, this time by Colombia, on Wednesday.

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Marta became the all-time leading scorer at the women's World Cup on Tuesday as Brazil vaulted to the top of Group E with a 2-0 win over South Korea, while Eugenie Le Sommer's superb long-range strike gave France victory over England.

EPL: Mourinho and Wenger clash as Chelsea beat Arsenal

EPL: Mourinho and Wenger clash as Chelsea beat Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Jose Mourinho maintained his hold over Arsene Wenger with leaders Chelsea enjoying a routine 2-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday after the two old adversaries became involved in an ugly touchline spat.

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

Global Covid cases could exceed 200 million by next week: WHO

Global Covid cases could exceed 200 million by next week: WHO

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The global number of new cases has been increasing for more than a month, with over 4 million cases reported in the past week - July 26 to August 1, the update said.

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

WC Qualifiers: Colombia hold Brazil; Argentina win

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

A round-up of Sunday's action in the South American World Cup qualifiers.