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TCG acquires Basell's assets

TCG acquires Basell's assets

Rediff.com5 May 2005

TCG-led consortium will be required to pay more than $5.16 bn for Basell.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Call centres losing their voice

Call centres losing their voice

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Meet Charles Darwin's great grand daughter

Meet Charles Darwin's great grand daughter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

'That's why people want tiger skin and tiger clothes,' says Ruth Padel, Charles Darwin's great grand daughter.

Prince Charles and Camilla wed

Prince Charles and Camilla wed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Slice of history: Princess Diana's wedding cake sells for $1,375

Slice of history: Princess Diana's wedding cake sells for $1,375

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

A collector has bought a 33-year-old slice of British history - paying $1,375 (Rs 83,250) for a piece of cake from the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

IAF Sukhoi vs RAF Typhoon: Controversy in the skies

IAF Sukhoi vs RAF Typhoon: Controversy in the skies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Indian Air Force Commander claims Su30-MKIs beat the British Royal Air Force's Typhoon FGR4s 12-0 during Indradhanush 2015. The opponents dismisses it 'clouded recollection'. What really happened, we will never know and do we really need to?

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Another feather in Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane's cap

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane continued his rapid rise in international cricket as he was named in the ICC World XI squad to take on the West Indies in a charity T20 International on May 31.

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'It's a moot point if Kailaasa will ever evolve beyond being a haven for a fugitive from justice,' notes Devangshu Datta.

Dhoni heaps praises on Raina

Dhoni heaps praises on Raina

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaped praises on Suresh Raina for his match-winning hundred in the second One-dayer against England here today that helped the visitors take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.

Aide fired for trying to sell Queen's pudding

Aide fired for trying to sell Queen's pudding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Ben Church (25), who worked in the Buckingham Palace as a property administrator, had put the gift from the Queen for sale on eBay.

Indians sweep Commonwealth awards

Indians sweep Commonwealth awards

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

BAFTA 2016: Dakota Johnson, Cate Blanchett rock the red carpet

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Stars who impressed us with their sartorial sense!

'War is now just another arm of diplomacy'

'War is now just another arm of diplomacy'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

'The fear the USA must have is that the Iraqi armed forces could turn Saddam Hussein's eventual overthrow into the final act of a martyred hero for a future Arab revolution,' says security and terrorism expert Richard M Bennett.

Brexit woes: Indian IT firms must innovate to survive

Brexit woes: Indian IT firms must innovate to survive

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The challenge for Indian software is clear. A good part of its bread and butter business - writing code and maintaining software systems - is being automated, reducing revenue streams and work for lower level employees

PIX: Celina Jaitly's China holiday

PIX: Celina Jaitly's China holiday

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Let's tour China with Celina and her family.

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Infosys, IBM selected for over $400-million RBS contract

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The bank (Williams & Glyn's), which was dormant for about 30 years, is being revived by UK-based lender the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

India looks at Commonwealth boost for small businesses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

For many years now, India has given the Commonwealth short shrift so its support for the Commonwealth trade initiative signals a renewed interest in the body.

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Seeking to strengthen Indo-UK economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Britain on his first visit to the country during which he will have a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron.

Indian wins 'Green Oscar'

Indian wins 'Green Oscar'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Kate gets a haircut and we totally love it!

Kate gets a haircut and we totally love it!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her new hair at a recent event and we can't stop raving about it! Do you like her short new cut?

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Theresa May on Wednesday became Britain's second woman prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.

Rahman the conductor was a letdown!

Rahman the conductor was a letdown!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Why Bajaj continues to be super

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The Bajaj Super could not be called a pretty scooter, but it was sturdy and reliable, says Veenu Sandhu.

Indian pilots to train on Hawk next week

Indian pilots to train on Hawk next week

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Six pilots from the Indian Air Force will take part in the training to conducted at the Royal Air Force valley base in North Wales.

By George, what a concert!

By George, what a concert!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

Ex-News of the World editor admits to hacking

Ex-News of the World editor admits to hacking

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

A former features editor of the now defunct Rupert Murdoch-owned 'News of the World' tabloid in the United Kingdom on Friday pleaded guilty to conspiring to hack phones.

'Kohinoor, a symbol of British loot'

'Kohinoor, a symbol of British loot'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Though it would be wonderful for Indians to have the Kohinoor and Peacock Throne displayed in all its glory at the Red Fort, it seems unlikely that the British will part with the Kohinoor in a hurry.

The Magic of Khichdi

The Magic of Khichdi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.

'Yeh BBC Hai'. You won't hear these words from Feb 1

'Yeh BBC Hai'. You won't hear these words from Feb 1

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

For 80 years, news and views aired on BBC Hindi reached audiences in the remotest parts of the country. For millions of its followers, the signature line -'yeh BBC hai (this is BBC)' -- has been like a morning alarm, and the bulletins a vital link between India and the world. That link, which began when there was no mobile phone or internet, is about to break as the radio service will fall silent after January 31. And for many living in smaller towns and in rural areas, life won't be the same again, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

Sheikh says may make bid for Leeds

Sheikh says may make bid for Leeds

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

A member of Bahrain's royal family might bid for debt-ridden Leeds United, providing a possible rescue for the club.

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

The Thai charmer who made a fortune and won soccer's biggest league

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It was just outside the stadium that Vichai crashed in the helicopter he used to take off from the pitch and fly back to London after games.

Al Qaeda succeeding in primary aim

Al Qaeda succeeding in primary aim

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

Kate blows us away once again!

Kate blows us away once again!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

On Day Two of the India tour, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton chose outfits by two London designers.

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Kiel broke his leg last week and died in St Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, last afternoon, confirmed his agent Steven Stevens Sr.

Credit cards invite disaster

Credit cards invite disaster

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Modi to join Gandhi, Obamas at Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the other famous housemates at the museum.