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'Once you do TV, you won't get films'

'Once you do TV, you won't get films'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'You found me eligible and you think I am the perfect cast, then why don't you give me work?' 'That used to happen only because I have done TV.'

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," the Buckingham Palace tweeted.

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The death of the Queen is known in official circles in the United Kingdom as Operation London Bridge, the protocol for which has been triggered when Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old monarch on Thursday evening.

Queen returns to royal duties 4 days after husband's death

Queen returns to royal duties 4 days after husband's death

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

While the UK's national mourning after the passing of Prince Philip last Friday will run until the morning after his funeral at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday, the royal family is observing two weeks of mourning.

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The ceremony, which officially begins at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle with a national minute's silence at 1500 local time on Saturday, will be a religious one though without any sermons, as planned by the Duke, who passed away aged 99 last week on Friday.

Chin up, says Sushmita Sen

Chin up, says Sushmita Sen

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Film folk get gorgeous on Instagram.

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The UK's first state funeral in 57 years follows a strict protocol and will be steeped in military traditions, with rehearsals being undertaken for many days.

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

PICS: Tejaswin wins CWG bronze in men's high jump

PICS: Tejaswin wins CWG bronze in men's high jump

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Tejaswin Shankar opened Indian athletics team's medal account with a bronze in the men's high jump event in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Ten images that prove we live in a odd, odd world!

It's Christmas in Bollywood!

It's Christmas in Bollywood!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Film folk have been busy decorating their homes with Christmas trees and cheer, and we follow them inside to take a closer look.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Royal mourning to last for 7 days after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Royal mourning to last for 7 days after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

An official period of state mourning is underway in the United Kingdom on Friday, a day after Queen Elizabeth II died at her Balmoral Castle residence in Scotland, and there has been an outpouring of grief from members of the public who have been laying flowers at royal residences around the country.

Queen Elizabeth II admired richness, diversity of India

Queen Elizabeth II admired richness, diversity of India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, who died aged 96 on Thursday, was the first British monarch to accede to the throne after India's Independence from colonial rule in 1952 and admired the 'richness and diversity' of India where she made three State Visits over the course of her reign -- in 1961, 1983 and 1997.

India's warmth and hospitality touched Queen Elizabeth II

India's warmth and hospitality touched Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II made 3 State visits to India -- in 1961, 1983 and 1997.

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Looking for Harry Potter in his birthplace

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

A Harry Potter walking tour in Edinburgh takes Veenu Sandhu to places that may have inspired the characters.

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Both brothers, reportedly estranged in recent months since Harry stepped back as a frontline royal after his wedding to Meghan Markle, make references to the late Duke's sense of humour and describe him as a man of service.

Why is a prince making rotis?

Why is a prince making rotis?

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The Royal couple made perfect round rotis with a little assistance.

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The funeral incorporated hymns and readings chosen by the late royal himself and focussed on the "unwavering loyalty" of the longest-serving consort in British history to his wife, the monarch, and service to Britain and the Commonwealth.

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi expressed confidence on Friday of an "early date" for a mutually beneficial deal. "There are ongoing negotiations as we know on the FTA. There is interest on both sides to see if we can work towards a deal, an FTA, that is beneficial to both the countries at an early date," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told reporters in New Delhi. It came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his UK counterpart, James Cleverly, and referenced the Roadmap 2030 bilateral agreement signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former UK PM Boris Johnson in May last year, with no specific reference to the FTA.

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.

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Quoting Shakespeare, he noted: "As Shakespeare said of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was a pattern to all princes living."

T20 WC: Meet Scotland's 12-year-old jersey designer!

T20 WC: Meet Scotland's 12-year-old jersey designer!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Scotland cricket team captain Kyle Coetzer said the team was "really proud" of the design.

British Queen's platinum jubilee has a Bollywood touch

British Queen's platinum jubilee has a Bollywood touch

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Wedding Party will be performed in an elaborate Bollywood style, by 250 performers of all ages, from London, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Southampton and Newcastle.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines protect against Delta variant: Study

Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccines protect against Delta variant: Study

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Researchers at Public Health Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, UK, found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine offered better protection against the Delta variant compared to the Oxford-AstraZeneca preventive, known as Covishield in India.

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'

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

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Chinese navy's growing aggression in the Western Pacific is bringing together a range of allies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Malaika celebrates Christmas!

Malaika celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

Film folk have been celebrating Christmas with familiar fervour.