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Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The Duchess of Sussex who is due to give birth to the couple's second child, a girl, in early summer will stay home in California on her doctor's advice

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Polls open: Scotland's historic vote for independence

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Should Scotland be an independent country? Voters face a straightforward question yes and no as they head to the polls to cast their ballot in the country's landmark referendum.

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

When Queen Elizabeth Visited NDA

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'I have never seen such a large parade being commanded with such precision just by a vocal word of command.' 'I would like to import this technology to England.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd), then a final year cadet at the National Defence Academy remembers Queen Elizabeth II's visit to NDA in November 1983.

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Sabarmati ashram gifts UK PM Gandhi's unpublished work, Mirabehn's autobiography

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who landed in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning on a two-day India visit, was accorded a grand welcome at the airport in Ahmedabad. Soon after, he visited Sabarmati Ashram in the company of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.

Modi's day out with Indian diaspora in Glasgow

Modi's day out with Indian diaspora in Glasgow

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with a cross-section of members of the Indian diaspora in Scotland who gathered here to felicitate him and also unveil his bust.

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

William, Harry won't walk next to each other at Prince Philip's funeral

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

William and Harry will both join family members in walking behind their grandfather's coffin, but their cousin, Peter Phillips (the son of Princess Anne), is set to walk between them.

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

UK, India COVID-19 study sets Guinness world record

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The co-lead author of the study, Indian-origin surgeon Aneel Bhangu from the University of Birmingham, said the study was aimed at improving our understanding of the deadly virus.

Malaika celebrates Christmas!

Malaika celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Film folk have been celebrating Christmas with familiar fervour.

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

PHOTOS: Welcoming 2019 in style

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Happy New Year! Stunning fireworks displays welcomed the New Year across the world. Take a look.

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Can depression be traced back to your genes?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A new research has pinpointed some genes that can trigger depression.

Scotland secure historic win over England

Scotland secure historic win over England

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Scotland's cricketers pulled off the greatest victory in their history to beat England for the first time amid scenes of disbelief and jubilation at Edinburgh's tiny Grange ground on Sunday.

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

PHOTOS: The weirdly, wonderful world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

These 10 images prove that it's an odd, odd world out there...

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.

Sputnik V vaccine 92% 'effective' against coronavirus, claims Russia

Sputnik V vaccine 92% 'effective' against coronavirus, claims Russia

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The efficacy of the vaccine, developed by the Gamalaya Centre, was demonstrated on the basis of a first interim analysis obtained 21 days after the first injection.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A collection of oddball, amazing moments from the world!

Britain's Prince Philip escapes unhurt in car accident

Britain's Prince Philip escapes unhurt in car accident

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

The British royal, 97, was "conscious but very shocked and shaken" but unhurt following the crash and was seen by a doctor as a precautionary measure.

UK Queen's granddaughter weds in secret ceremony

UK Queen's granddaughter weds in secret ceremony

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Beatrice, 31, and Mozzi, 37, had been due to marry at the Chapel Royal, at St James's Palace in London with 150 guests in May but postponed the plans amid the coronavirus lockdown.

God save the Pope! Row erupts as papal arrives in UK

God save the Pope! Row erupts as papal arrives in UK

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The German-born Pope Benedict XVI will make his first papal visit to Britain on September 16. However, hours before his arrival in London, his key aide, Cardinal Walter Kasper referred to the UK as a 'Third World' country, triggering a new row.

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Media reports have cited a lack of suitable facilities as the reason behind Birmingham's decision to axe shooting which has featured at every Games since 1966, with the exception of Edinburgh in 1970.

Indian assaulted in UK for trying to save woman

Indian assaulted in UK for trying to save woman

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Pankaj Rawat, who was working with a city clothes shop, was beaten up on Waverley Bridge by the thugs calling him an 'Indian b******', 'Edinburgh Evening News' reported.

Blow to India! Shooting not included in 2022 CWG

Blow to India! Shooting not included in 2022 CWG

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Last year, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) president Raninder Singh, wanted the Indian government to boycott the 2022 Commonwealth Games if shooting was dropped from the programme.

Farah bows out indoors with European record

Farah bows out indoors with European record

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Mo Farah ended his indoor career with a new European record, winning the 5,000 metres at the Birmingham Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday in a time of 13 minutes 09.16 seconds.

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

COVID-19: South Africa to trial unique limited overs tie

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

"It's a thrilling new format and a match that is working towards a greater good."

Scotland's lawmakers back new independence referendum

Scotland's lawmakers back new independence referendum

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Scottish lawmakers voted 69 to 59 to give the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, the authority to negotiate with the Westminster government on holding another vote between autumn 2018 and spring 2019.

Study hotel management in the UK!

Study hotel management in the UK!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

International Institute of Hotel Management opens admissions to BA courses that offer students the option of studying in the UK.

PHOTOS: How Scotland shocked World No 1 England

PHOTOS: How Scotland shocked World No 1 England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The World's top-ranked ODI team lost by six runs after just failing to pull off what would have been the second highest one-day international run chase.

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In the career spanning half a century, the actor featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.

Interested in hotel management?

Interested in hotel management?

Rediff.com3 May 2006

The Institute of Advanced Management invites applications for admission to its three-year integrated degree course in Hotel Management at Goa and Kolkata.

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Aditi, Diksha, Tvesa to play at Ladies Scottish Open.

Attacks on Sikhs: Sikh body writes to PM

Attacks on Sikhs: Sikh body writes to PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

The SGPC head regretted that despite being approached, the prime minister had not spared time to discuss such issues.

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds

Varalakshmi: I always wanted to become an actress

Varalakshmi: I always wanted to become an actress

Rediff.com6 May 2014

A graduate in microbiology with a Master's in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh, Varalakshmi talks about her debut in Kannada cinema

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

PIX: Shahid, Alia's SHANDAAR turn on TV

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

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

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh has been pictured back behind the wheel of a new Land Rover on Saturday afternoon on the Sandringham estate, the royal family's Norfolk retreat near to which the Thursday's accident took place, the Telegraph reported.

NRI accuses ex-boss of racism

NRI accuses ex-boss of racism

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Singh claims he was passed over for promotion and given second-rate laboratory equipment because of his race. He also accuses Wilmut of stealing his ideas.

'No Planet B': Millions join global climate strike

'No Planet B': Millions join global climate strike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Thousands and thousands of protesters, many of them students who skipped school, have gathered in cities across the world kicking off a day of worldwide protests calling for action against climate change ahead of a United Nations summit. From the Pacific Islands to Australia and India, protesters took to the streets on Friday, demanding their governments take urgent steps to tackle the climate crisis and prevent an environmental catastrophe. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swede who inspired the climate strike, tweeted her support. Check out photos from all over the world.

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.