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Prince Andrew gives up royal titles over Epstein controversy

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles over Epstein controversy

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Britain's Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has relinquished the title of Duke of York and all other royal honours after a 'discussion' with the monarch, amid 'continued accusations' around his association with American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Receiver appointed amid Udaipur Palace entry dispute

Receiver appointed amid Udaipur Palace entry dispute

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The district administration has appointed a receiver to oversee a controversial portion of City Palace in Udaipur following tension over Vishvaraj Singh, the new ceremonial head of the erstwhile royal family, being denied entry.

Musharraf gave control of Pak's nukes to US: Ex-CIA officer

Musharraf gave control of Pak's nukes to US: Ex-CIA officer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

'The United States loves working with dictators' 'Because then you don't have to worry about public opinion and you don't have to worry about the media anymore'

Clashes at Udaipur Palace over royal family feud

Clashes at Udaipur Palace over royal family feud

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The situation outside the palace was tense with a heavy deployment of police to prevent any untoward incident. Stones were reportedly pelted from inside the palace.

Under-fire Amorim faces stern Anfield test as EPL resumes

Under-fire Amorim faces stern Anfield test as EPL resumes

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim would have enjoyed some relative calm during the international break after backing from club co-owner Jim Ratcliffe but will find himself in the Premier League maelstrom once again at Liverpool on Sunday.

Bareilly cleric's aides get Rs 1.25 cr power theft notices

Bareilly cleric's aides get Rs 1.25 cr power theft notices

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Five associates of controversial cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza have been issued recovery notices of over Rs 1.25 crore for alleged power theft at e-charging stations in Bareilly. Authorities are cracking down on illegal activities linked to the cleric and his associates.

World's Best Hotel: Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

World's Best Hotel: Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

Rediff.com27 May 2025

TripAdvisor announced their 2025 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Hotel Awards based on both the calibre and number of reviews and Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur took the No 1 spot among One-Of-A-Kind hotels.

EPL: Liverpool stunned; Man United, Chelsea go down

EPL: Liverpool stunned; Man United, Chelsea go down

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Crystal Palace scored a stoppage-time winner to edge Liverpool 2-1 while Manchester United and Chelsea lost by an identical 3-1 margin in the English Premier League on Saturday.

EPL: Chelsea hand Liverpool third straight defeat; Arsenal top

EPL: Chelsea hand Liverpool third straight defeat; Arsenal top

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Arsenal marked Mikel Arteta's 300th game in charge with a convincing 2-0 home victory over West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss issues of 'current concern'

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss issues of 'current concern'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio for bilateral discussions, as the high-level 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) kicks in.

Why Farah Thought Riddhima's Home Was A 7-Star Hotel

Why Farah Thought Riddhima's Home Was A 7-Star Hotel

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Riddhima Kapoor Sahni's Delhi home is Grand. Luxurious. Opulent. And Green.

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A stabbing and car attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur has been declared a terrorist incident. Two people are dead, and several others are injured. Police shot the suspect dead.

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

India's Most Unusual Dussehra Celebrations

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

These traditions have survived centuries, even as India has changed dramatically around them.

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.

'Kaafi Late Nahi Ho Gaya?' Asks Akshay

'Kaafi Late Nahi Ho Gaya?' Asks Akshay

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

And why did the star ask Dilliwalas this?

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Arsenal's Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United; Crystal Palace hold Chelsea to 0-0 draw.

EPL: Arsenal trounce Forest; Brentford hold Chelsea

EPL: Arsenal trounce Forest; Brentford hold Chelsea

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

9 Most Majestic Indian Palaces

9 Most Majestic Indian Palaces

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

India is home for most amazing palaces and castles, encompassing architectural beauty and royal history. Mayur Sanap/Rediff.com shows you his favourites.

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.'

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dinesh Raheja celebrates Lata's 96th birth anniversary on September 28 by picking some choice examples of her non-typical songs that are tinged with a rare eroticism.

PICS: Man United held to a stalemate at Palace

PICS: Man United held to a stalemate at Palace

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Selhurst Park continues to prove a bafflingly tough place to play for United, who have not won there in their past five games and have just one goal to show for that stretch.

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Discontent is deepest among young people.' 'They are weary of inequality, exclusion, and empty promises.'

Pix: Ivanka, Oprah, Kim Arrive For Jeff Bezos' Wedding

Pix: Ivanka, Oprah, Kim Arrive For Jeff Bezos' Wedding

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

When Amazon's Billionaire Boss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez say 'I do,' the world's glamorous power circle RSVPs yes.

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

PIX: Man City shocked by Villa, Arsenal thrash Palace

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Spurs ground Man City; Villa fall at Brentford

PIX: Spurs ground Man City; Villa fall at Brentford

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

It took 10 Premier League games for the first cracks to appear in Manchester City's facade last season, but Pep Guardiola got a much earlier reminder of his side's fall from grace on Saturday in another defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

SC judge recuses from Elgar accused Gadling's bail plea

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice M M Sundresh recused himself from hearing the bail plea of advocate Surendra Gadling, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case. The case has been adjourned multiple times.

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

New jetty at Mumbai's Gateway of India gets SC nod

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed a plea against the construction of a new passenger jetty and terminal at the Gateway of India in Mumbai, upholding a Bombay High Court verdict that allowed the project to proceed. The project aims to improve passenger travel between South Mumbai and other locations.

Bangladesh: What Next?

Bangladesh: What Next?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

One year after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in Bangladesh, hopes for real democracy are fading.

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.'

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions

Shantnu & Nikhil's Ramp Rebellion

Shantnu & Nikhil's Ramp Rebellion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The designers reimagined Indian menswear through sharp military tailoring softened by drapes, embellished pinstripes, structured overcoat-sherwanis and jewelled accents.

When Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Took Their Vows...

When Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Took Their Vows...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Venice became a luxe witness as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot; their starry guestlist included A-listers, royalty and designers.

Car crash kills four Indian-origin seniors in West Virginia

Car crash kills four Indian-origin seniors in West Virginia

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Four senior Indian-origin persons were killed in a car crash in West Virginia. The victims were reported missing from Buffalo, New York, and their vehicle was found off a steep embankment.

Wadiyars, Shivakumar in war of words over Chamundi Hill ownership

Wadiyars, Shivakumar in war of words over Chamundi Hill ownership

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

A controversy has erupted in Mysuru over the ownership of Chamundi Hill, home to the Chamundeshwari Temple, ahead of the Dasara festival. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family criticized Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar's statement that the hill is not the property of Hindus alone, leading to a heated exchange and raising questions about the nature of the upcoming Dasara celebrations.

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The commanding scoreline in the cross-town London derby came despite Chelsea's midfield talisman Cole Palmer being ruled out after he felt discomfort on the pitch during the pre-match warmup.

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal.

Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten Common Central Secretariat buildings, aiming to consolidate ministries for improved efficiency. The building will house several key ministries, relocating them from older, outdated structures.

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Why I Will Be Going Back To Vietnam

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Vietnam was wonderful and the people warm and hospitable, Radhika Mittal discovered over a 11-day stay.

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland declined to take a penalty for his side in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace with the kick subsequently being missed by Omar Marmoush.