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How to protect your skin this summer

How to protect your skin this summer

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Here are tips on how to manage your skin this summer.

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Australian Open PHOTOS: Djokovic, Wawrinka, Serena march forth

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Serena Williams weathered an early challenge from Russian Vera Zvonareva before the former World No 2 crumbled to lose 7-5, 6-0 in the second round of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Atletico Madrid crowned Spanish La Liga champions

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Atletico Madrid won the La Liga title for the first time since 2014

Format change restores drama to Spanish Cup

Format change restores drama to Spanish Cup

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The old format was skewed in favour of the bigger clubs, who could rest players for a first leg and swallow defeat before calling on their stars to turn the tie around in the return game.

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Davis Cup PIX: Nadal sparks Spanish comeback

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Canada beat USA to enter quarters, Argentina overpower Chile in opening tie

Russia lose London Games 4x400m women's relay medal over doping

Russia lose London Games 4x400m women's relay medal over doping

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Russia was stripped of their women's 4 x 400m relay silver medal from the London 2012 Olympics after Antonina Krivoshapka tested positive for drugs in the re-testing of her sample, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.

PIX: Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Christina Hendricks at Emmys 2013

PIX: Sofia Vergara, Heidi Klum, Christina Hendricks at Emmys 2013

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Amrican television's biggest night was attended by several A-list stars.

2022 World Cup in Qatar faces fresh bribe allegations

2022 World Cup in Qatar faces fresh bribe allegations

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the only major scheduled football event left unchanged after this year's calendar was wrecked by the coronavirus, has become the focus of fresh FIFA corruption allegations after the release of a new US Department of Justice indictment. According to the prosecutors, representatives working for Russia and Qatar bribed FIFA executive committee officials to swing votes in the crucial decision of world football's governing body.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

The streak continues! Mirza-Hingis win 40th match to lift St Petersburg title

The streak continues! Mirza-Hingis win 40th match to lift St Petersburg title

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis extended their winning streak to 40 after clinching the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Sunday.

Benzema files complaint over French sex tape probe

Benzema files complaint over French sex tape probe

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema will lodge a complaint for violation of judicial confidentiality after French radio Europe 1 published extracts of phone taps that could incriminate the France international, his lawyer said on Tuesday.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Davis Cup Finals: Murray gives Britain lead, Serbia win

Davis Cup Finals: Murray gives Britain lead, Serbia win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Murray, playing in his first Davis Cup tie since 2016 and only five months after returning to the sport following career-saving hip surgery, clawed out a 6-7(7), 6-4, 7-6(5) victory

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

REWIND: Best of the month -- April

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Here's a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

King's Cup: Asensio lifts stuttering Real Madrid at Leganes

King's Cup: Asensio lifts stuttering Real Madrid at Leganes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Real coach Zinedine Zidane left out Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in a largely second-string side but not even the injection of youth could breathe life into his team until Asensio's late goal ended a run of three games without a win.

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forwards Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema struck to give their side a 2-0 win at home to Eibar in La Liga

PIX: Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall at Toronto Film Fest

PIX: Robert Downey Jr, Robert Duvall at Toronto Film Fest

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Hollywood stars descend on the TIFF red carpet.

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'I had not imagined there would come a day when food shopping become a real danger.' 'Or the daily statistics in the news could have such chilling effect.'

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I cure back pain?

ASK ROOPASHREE: How do I cure back pain?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Protests across the world as women press for progress

Protests across the world as women press for progress

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

On the occasion of International Women's Day, women from all over the world are taking out marches to call for change. Interestingly, this year the theme is #pressforprogress. Here are images from across the globe.

Errani and Vinci win Australian Open doubles for Italy

Errani and Vinci win Australian Open doubles for Italy

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci wore down local hopes Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 to become the first Italian pair to win the women's doubles at the Australian Open on Friday.

AstroSpeak: Is the Chinese Year of Rooster good for you?

AstroSpeak: Is the Chinese Year of Rooster good for you?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Find out what 2017 has in store for you.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There was eye-catching sports action the world over and we summarise it all in this breathtaking photo feature...

Davis Cup: Lopez praise for superhero Nadal after win

Davis Cup: Lopez praise for superhero Nadal after win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

"I think especially Rafa playing singles and doubles almost every day, he's been our MVP this week," Lopez said.

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Summer beauty hacks: How to keep tan at bay

Summer beauty hacks: How to keep tan at bay

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Have fun in the sun with these cool tips.

Davis Cup Finals: Tears and torment for Serbia after loss to Russia

Davis Cup Finals: Tears and torment for Serbia after loss to Russia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

There was just gut-wrenching despair as Serbia's hopes slipped away in the cruellest fashion imaginable.

How bats offer clues to combat COVID-19

How bats offer clues to combat COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

While bats are the ancestral hosts to many deadly viruses affecting humans such as Ebola, rabies, and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the flying mammals themselves tolerate these pathogens without ill effects

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

PIX: Spain steps gingerly towards normality, but Madrid and Barcelona may lag

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is anxious to get the country up and running again without igniting a second wave of infections as the economy reels and Spaniards gradually emerge from nearly eight weeks under lockdown.

French Open: Injured Zvonareva pulls out

French Open: Injured Zvonareva pulls out

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Eleventh seed Vera Zvonareva of Russia pulled out of the French Open with a right shoulder injury before her first-round match on Monday.

Real suffer shock home defeat, derailing title bid

Real suffer shock home defeat, derailing title bid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Real Madrid's resurgent La Liga run skidded to a halt as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at home by struggling Girona on Sunday in which captain Sergio Ramos was sent off in added time, leaving them nine points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

Wozniacki to play Rodionova in Aus Open first round

Wozniacki to play Rodionova in Aus Open first round

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Top seed Caroline Wozniacki will play 107th-ranked local Anastasia Rodionova in the first round of the Australian Open when she begins her bid for a maiden Grand Slam title.

Soccer PIX: Real win again; Milan draw with Sassuolo

Soccer PIX: Real win again; Milan draw with Sassuolo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

Dream to stay at Real Madrid for years to come: Ronaldo

Dream to stay at Real Madrid for years to come: Ronaldo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Describing it as his 'dream' to stay at Real Madrid for many years to come, star striker Cristiano Ranoldo has reiterated his desire to continue with the Spanish giants following a stellar year for the Portugal forward. "It's my dream to keep playing for Real Madrid and I really want to stay here for many years because the club holds a special place in my heart," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by goal.com.

Sania knocked out of Indian Wells event

Sania knocked out of Indian Wells event

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Sania Mirza was ousted from the Indian Wells WTA Premier tournament after suffering a straight set defeat against World No 26 Anabel Medina Garrigues, at Indian Wells on Sunday.

Sania-Elena bow out of Qatar Open

Sania-Elena bow out of Qatar Open

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina crashed out of the Qatar Open, losing in 4-6, 4-6 to Vera Dushevina and Shahar Peer.

Injured Zvonareva pulls out of Fed Cup final

Injured Zvonareva pulls out of Fed Cup final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Russia have been dealt a huge blow ahead of this weekend's Fed Cup final against the Czech Republic after their number one player Vera Zvonareva was ruled out because of a shoulder injury.

Nadal ends Djokovic hoodoo to reach another Madrid final

Nadal ends Djokovic hoodoo to reach another Madrid final

Rediff.com14 May 2017

A red hot Rafael Nadal ended a seven-match losing streak against Novak Djokovic in emphatic fashion by thrashing the world number two 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the Madrid Open and move within a step of a third consecutive clay-court title.

Aus Open: Kuznetsova, Zvonareva win women's doubles

Aus Open: Kuznetsova, Zvonareva win women's doubles

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Russians Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva ground down the Italian pairing of Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to win the Australian Open women's doubles title on Friday.