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PHOTO: William and Kate's first public kiss!

PHOTO: William and Kate's first public kiss!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Kate and William, now the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge pose in the balcony of the Buckingham Palace

Why FDI in oil & gas is in a mess

Why FDI in oil & gas is in a mess

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

The retrospective tax controversy was highlighted by Vodafone, but Cairn Plc's continuing problems point to the impact this law has had on FDI in India's oil and gas sector.

Heavy snowfall disrupts flights in Europe

Heavy snowfall disrupts flights in Europe

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Travel plans of millions of people in Europe are disrupted.

Malinga claims five as Lankans rout Scots

Malinga claims five as Lankans rout Scots

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Lasith Malinga claimed five wickets as Sri Lanka beat Scotland by 183 runs in the one-day international tri-series, also featuring Ireland, at the Grange Cricket Club ground in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

3 robots and a soccer team

3 robots and a soccer team

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

'Android FC,' is a three-robot team, consisting of a two-foot-high striker, defender and goalkeeper.

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Kensington Palace also revealed other details from the royal wedding.

'Cairn India should accept govt terms'

'Cairn India should accept govt terms'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Cairn Energy, which owns a 52.11 per cent stake in Cairn India, "has voted to accept (government) conditions", the company said.

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

Indian grocer bids to be chancellor of Cambridge

Indian grocer bids to be chancellor of Cambridge

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

In a historic first, Abdul Arain, an Indian-origin local grocer whose customers include Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, is among four individuals nominated to contest the election to become the 108th chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

Cairn extends Vedanta sale deadline

Cairn extends Vedanta sale deadline

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

A day after the government referred its $9.6 billion deal to a panel of ministers; UK's Cairn Energy Plc on Thursday said it has extended the deadline for completion of the sale of a majority stake in its Indian unit to Vedanta Resources by over a month to May 20.

'Cairn-Vedanta deal: ONGC's consent needed'

'Cairn-Vedanta deal: ONGC's consent needed'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

More than three months after announcing the sale of its up to 51 per cent stake in the Indian unit to Vedanta, Cairn Energy Plc on November 23 last year had made a conditional application to seek government's nod but refused to accept partner ONGC's rights.

Cricket Buzz: Former England captain Vaughan steps up attack on Broad

Cricket Buzz: Former England captain Vaughan steps up attack on Broad

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Broad, who has taken 414 Test wickets at an average of 29 since making his debut in 2007, responded by saying the criticism "lacked logic" and claimed that Vaughan had not "got much insight into the changing room".

Vedanta deal: Cairn may apply for approval

Vedanta deal: Cairn may apply for approval

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

The Edinburgh-based firm's current application seeking the nod for sale of 40 to 51 per cent in Cairn India, for up to $8.48 billion, has left out three producing properties, including the giant Rajasthan oilfields.

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

After YouTube, Twitter, Queen embraces Flickr

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The photo-sharing account, launched on Monday, contained some of rarely published images of the 84-year-old Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince William, Prince Harry and other members of the Royal family dating back to centuries.

How Prince Harry paid tribute to Princess Diana in royal wedding portrait

How Prince Harry paid tribute to Princess Diana in royal wedding portrait

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A closer look at the royal family portrait will reveal more details.

Coveted cover girl, Sonam Kapoor

Coveted cover girl, Sonam Kapoor

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Govt writes to SEBI on Cairn-Vedanta deal

Govt writes to SEBI on Cairn-Vedanta deal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

The government has written to market regulator SEBI saying Cairn Energy Plc's deal to sell majority stake in its Indian arm to Vedanta Resources does not yet have its approval, a condition contingent for the $8.48 billion deal to consummate.

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

'Imran Khan to take oath as Pakistan PM on August 18'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Senior Indian cricketers Kapil Dev, Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sunil Gavaskar have been invited for the ceremony said a PTI leader.

ONGC opposes Cairn stake sale to Vedanta

ONGC opposes Cairn stake sale to Vedanta

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corp on Monday said UK's Cairn Energy Plc cannot sell a majority stake in Cairn India to Vedanta Resources without its consent.

Surprise! This ex-gymnast won gold in diving!

Surprise! This ex-gymnast won gold in diving!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Dutchwoman Celine van Duijn was the surprise winner of the 10m platform title at the European Championships on Wednesday, holding her nerve while the favourites disappointed.

Cairn to meet contractual obligations

Cairn to meet contractual obligations

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

UK's Cairn Energy has informed Oil Ministry that it will comply with all contractual obligations in selling majority stake in its Indian arm and that London-listed Vedanta Resources was a fit candidate to take over operations.

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers across care homes and public transport at 11 am local time. So far 82 NHS staff are known to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, including many with their roots in India.

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

New year celebrations ring in 2017 around the world

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

As 2016 came to an end, countries across the globe rung in the new year. Hello, 2017 -- here we come!

Adorable alert! Prince George steals Queen's birthday show

Adorable alert! Prince George steals Queen's birthday show

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

An excited Prince George watched his first Trooping the Colour parade to mark his great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's birthday in London.

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, has been conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Law for his role in producing the world's cheapest car Nano.

Cairn Energy finds oil off Greenland coast

Cairn Energy finds oil off Greenland coast

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Edinburgh-based Cairn said its Alpha-1S1 well in the sea between Greenland and Canada found oil over a 400 meter section and encountered gas reserves, the company said.

Stake sale: Cairn to seek shareholder nod on Oct 7

Stake sale: Cairn to seek shareholder nod on Oct 7

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

UK's Cairn Energy Plc on Tuesday said it will seek shareholder nod for sale of majority stake in its Indian arm, Cairn India, to London-listed Vedanta Resources Plc for up to $8.48 billion on October 7.

Talukdar wins Archery World Cup bronze

Talukdar wins Archery World Cup bronze

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Jayanta Talukdar won a bronze medal in the men's recurve section of Archery World Cup final at Edinburgh on Sunday.

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Neha Dhupia's day out!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Vedanta deal: Cairn Energy may pay $1 bn tax

Vedanta deal: Cairn Energy may pay $1 bn tax

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The Finance Ministry on Monday said Cairn Energy Plc is likely to pay close to $1 billion as capital gains tax on the $8.48 billion it expects to get from selling majority stake in its India arm to Vedanta Resources.

Vedanta to buy up to 60% stake in Cairn for $9.6 b

Vedanta to buy up to 60% stake in Cairn for $9.6 b

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The UK-based Cairn Energy on Monday said it will sell 51 per cent stake in its Indian unit to mining firm Vedanta Resources Plc for $8.48 billion.

Enough food buffer, also ready to import: Pranab

Enough food buffer, also ready to import: Pranab

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Agriculture output has been reduced due to adverse impact of shortfall in rain or floods in some parts of the country.

Bride reunited with her 150-year-old lost wedding dress

Bride reunited with her 150-year-old lost wedding dress

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

The dress was a family heirloom from the 1870s, which had belonged to the great-great grandmother of Tess Newall from the town of Morham in the East Lothian region of Scotland.

Strauss, Kieswetter take England past Scots

Strauss, Kieswetter take England past Scots

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

Captain Andrew Strauss hit 61 from 43 balls as England warmed up for next week's limited-overs series against Australia with a seven-wicket win over Scotland in a one-day international in Edinburgh on Saturday.

Stanchart, RBS talks collapse on valuation

Stanchart, RBS talks collapse on valuation

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Standard Chartered pulled out of the negotiations over valuation issues, according to sources. They say it was willing to pay up to $250 million, a figure that apparently fell far short of RBS' s expectations.

Quit it! Smoking makes you less intelligent

Quit it! Smoking makes you less intelligent

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A new study has revealed that smoking can impair thinking skills such as planning, decision-making and problem-solving.

India woos Scottish firms

India woos Scottish firms

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Shiv Shankar Mukherjee has inaugurated an Indian visa application centre in Glasgow, making it the seventh such centre in the United Kingdom.

No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Harry also spoke about walking behind his mother's coffin as a 12-year-old and said no child 'should be asked to do that under any circumstances'.

IIHM's entrance test

IIHM's entrance test

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

International Institute of Hotel Management announces all-India entrance test on May 22, 2009