Aditi Khanna

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Will India gain if UK leaves European Union? Most unlikely

Will India gain if UK leaves European Union? Most unlikely

Rediff.com   19 May 2016

Minister of state in the Foreign and Commonwealth office in charge of India Hugo Swire said Brexit camp's claim that an exit from the EU would enable greater freedom of entry into the UK for Indians was based on imagination

Swipe left: British PM David Cameron joins dating app Tinder

Swipe left: British PM David Cameron joins dating app Tinder

Rediff.com   17 May 2016

British Prime Minister David Cameron has signed up to the popular dating app Tinder in an attempt to connect with young voters ahead of the next month's referendum on the country's membership of the European Union.

London mayor Sadiq Khan's Hindu temple visit a hit online

London mayor Sadiq Khan's Hindu temple visit a hit online

Rediff.com   15 May 2016

Pictures from the temple visit emerged on social media this week as Khan described the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in north London's Neasden as one of his favourites.

UK firm reverses high-heeled shoe policy after backlash

UK firm reverses high-heeled shoe policy after backlash

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

The company said the dress code issue involving Thorp at its central London office was "not a PwC policy".

Policy making easy, political acceptance tough: Rajan

Policy making easy, political acceptance tough: Rajan

Rediff.com   12 May 2016

'There are lots of low hanging fruits and often no real impediment to plucking them.'

Credibility low as bankers have cried wolf too often: Rajan

Credibility low as bankers have cried wolf too often: Rajan

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

India has been assigned the lowest investment grade rating with a high risk profile by various global agencies.

Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Rediff.com   11 May 2016

Her comments, which were aired on Wednesday, were recorded by an official royal cameraman during a Buckingham Palace garden party.

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Unconventional policy tool? Rajan has doubts

Rediff.com   10 May 2016

'Helicopter drop' was first proposed as an alternative to quantitative easing.

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Rediff.com   7 May 2016

The 45-year-old former human rights lawyer also becomes the first Muslim Mayor of London.

Amnesty calls for independent probe in Kerala Dalit rape case

Amnesty calls for independent probe in Kerala Dalit rape case

Rediff.com   7 May 2016

Amnesty International on Friday asked the Kerala authorities to ensure an independent investigation into allegations of police inaction in a case involving the rape and brutal murder of a 30-year-old Dalit woman in the state.

Two formal bids emerge for Tata Steel UK

Two formal bids emerge for Tata Steel UK

Rediff.com   4 May 2016

The UK government has promised to put in place measures worth hundreds of millions of pounds to support any rescue deal for the Indian group's UK business.

Australian entrepreneur identifies himself as Bitcoin founder

Australian entrepreneur identifies himself as Bitcoin founder

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

Craig Wright identified himself as Satoshi Nakamato, the pseudonym he says he created when launching the currency in 2009.

Indian-origin tycoon confirms bid for Tata Steel in UK

Indian-origin tycoon confirms bid for Tata Steel in UK

Rediff.com   2 May 2016

The Tata Group had acquired its UK steel operations as part of a 6.7 billion pounds acquisition from Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus in 2009.

PM Modi takes his place at Madame Tussauds

PM Modi takes his place at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2016

The Indian leader's new wax figure arrived at the Baker Street attraction fresh from Delhi, where Modi had a private viewing with his likeness last week.

Sounds of Silence: Big Ben to be silenced for months for repairs

Sounds of Silence: Big Ben to be silenced for months for repairs

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2016

One of London's most iconic clock towers, the Big Ben, will stop chiming as it shuts down for essential repairs which could cost up to 29 million, it was announced on Tuesday.

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

UK govt ready to acquire 25% stake in Tata Steel plants

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

Besides a minority stake, the UK and Welsh governments are considering additional grant funding

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Indian struck by train at London Underground station; dies

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2016

An Indian man, who was pursuing an MBA in the United Kingdom, died after being struck by a train at a London Underground station in the capital's southwest, authorities said on Monday.

UK was also on Brussels bombers' hit list

UK was also on Brussels bombers' hit list

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2016

he bomber referred to striking Britain, the La Dfense business district in Paris, and the ultra-conservative Catholic organisation, Civitas, in a folder titled Target, written in English, according to the source.