News for '-greater-london'

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for major makeover

Wimbledon's iconic Hill set for major makeover

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

The All England Club announced plans for redevelopment works to the grassy hillock outside Court One known among other nicknames as Henman Hill and Murray Mound.

Football shorts not a requirement for women: English FA

Football shorts not a requirement for women: English FA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

England's Football Association (FA) said women players across its competitions are allowed to wear clothing that follows their religious beliefs after former Somalia captain Iqra Ismail was prevented from playing a match for not wearing shorts.

New British Gujarati parliamentary group meets with diaspora resistance

New British Gujarati parliamentary group meets with diaspora resistance

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

A number of Indian diaspora organisations in the UK have issued letters objecting to the creation of a new cross-party parliamentary group for British Gujaratis, warning that the move could be "divisive".

London to move to highest alert as new Covid variant identified in UK

London to move to highest alert as new Covid variant identified in UK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The health minister said that experts had identified over 1,000 cases with the variant, predominantly in the south of England.

India-born Khalid enters House of Lords

India-born Khalid enters House of Lords

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Khalid has been appointed to Britain's Upper House as one of the six new non-party political peers.

Indians largest ethnic minority group in Greater L

Indians largest ethnic minority group in Greater L

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Indians are the largest ethnic minority group living in Greater London, according to the official figures.

PHOTOS: In and Around the Games Village

PHOTOS: In and Around the Games Village

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Rediff.com's Harish Kotian is at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, armed with a camera. Here are some pictures he's posted on Rediff ZaraBol! Post yours too!

Ola expands global footprint, gets London licence to take on Uber

Ola expands global footprint, gets London licence to take on Uber

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

In the UK, Ola is the only app that offers black cabs and private hire vehicles, giving both the driver-partners as well as the users, more choice.

UK: An island facing drought, ban on gardening

UK: An island facing drought, ban on gardening

Rediff.com8 Apr 2012

The United Kingdom is facing a drought that has forced some water companies in south-east England to impose a ban on using hosepipe to water gardens and a failure to obey the order can invite fines of up to 100 pounds.

New London mayor may shut Delhi, Mumbai offices

New London mayor may shut Delhi, Mumbai offices

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The offices called 'London India Offices', were launched in November 2007 during Livingstone's visit to India, were set up to promote trade relations between London and India.

NRIs felicitate Lord Hameed Rao

NRIs felicitate Lord Hameed Rao

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The Non-Residential Indian community in London felicitated Khalid Hameed, former High Sheriff of Greater London and erstwhile Chief Executive of Cromwell Hospital, on his elevation to the peerage.

Decongesting big cities tops Gadkari's priority list

Decongesting big cities tops Gadkari's priority list

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The ministry also wants to extend support to states through a special provision from the proposed Rs 25,000 crore fund for electric bus and personal rapid transport initiatives.

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Jeremy Corbyn is a most unusual politician in these times.

Bihar's liquor industry faces political fizz

Bihar's liquor industry faces political fizz

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Through the past decade, Bihar's revenue from liquor has quadrupled

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.com7 May 2016

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

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Lessons Asian cities need to learn from China's urbanisation

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

With a population of more than 60 million, the delta region accounts for nearly 30 per cent of China's exports.