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Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Cameron hosted Modi for what has been described as an "intimate dinner" on Thursday evening after a power-packed day that included delegation-level talks, an address to MPs and a speech at the financial hub of London.

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Royal wedding guest Serena blushes at timing of 'Queen is back' ad

Rediff.com30 May 2018

'Nike came up with this idea right when I decided I was going to come back. And so it's kind of interesting how it all tied into the wedding and, you know, then I felt a little awkward!'

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

UK to begin 'historic' Covid vaccination drive this week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Frontline healthcare staff, people over the age of 80 and care home workers will be among the first to get the vaccine as part of Phase 1 of the programme from Tuesday, which was approved for rollout by the UK's independent regulator earlier this week.

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

British Indian MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday called for the world-famous 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond to be returned to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Known as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein, here are a few glimpses of Stephen Hawking's life.

When I met the Queen of England

When I met the Queen of England

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Dancer-Choreographer Astad Deboo met Queen Elizabeth, William and Kate at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the launch of India-UK year of Culture. He tells Archana Masih/Rediff.com that the Queen even did a cute little dance movement when he was presented to her.

Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Her comments, which were aired on Wednesday, were recorded by an official royal cameraman during a Buckingham Palace garden party.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

7 interesting facts about the Kohinoor

7 interesting facts about the Kohinoor

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

As the ownership of the rare diamond continues to exercise Indians, here are some interesting facts about it.

Real Kashmir FC gets a Royal invite

Real Kashmir FC gets a Royal invite

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Real Kashmir FC on Thursday attended as a special guest a Football for Peace (FFP) event under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco.

PHOTOS: After Mumbai, Wills-Kate weave their magic in Delhi

PHOTOS: After Mumbai, Wills-Kate weave their magic in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

After wrapping up the Mumbai leg of the tour with a tech entrepreneurs showcase, the Royal couple headed to New Delhi where they first paid tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti. Here are the best moments from Monday.

Is The Crown Fact or Fiction?

Is The Crown Fact or Fiction?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For the current generation, enchanted by the monarchy but unaware of its past, The Crown may well perform the role of a history textbook, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Spring is here and the flowers are in full bloom. Welcome to the Chelsea Flower Show, held from May 22 to May 26. This year the theme was 'Summer of Love', inspired by the Royal Wedding and the 1960's/70's cultural revolution. Here are colorful and cheery scenes from this year's grand garden party.

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'

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton were bestowed with the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the day of their wedding in April 2011.

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Buckingham Palace has been forced to deny rumours the Queen is abdicating Britain's throne in her annual Christmas Day broadcast, after a bookmaker said it was suspending bets following a flurry of "unusual" activity.

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Harry, 35, was said to be desperate to be reunited with Archie, whom he had not seen for two weeks, and his 38-year-old American actress wife in Canada that the young family plans to make their home.

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Parasite created history at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards as the South Korean class drama went on to become the first foreign language film to pick up the top prize of the Best Motion Picture cast award.

'Sue EU': Trump's 'brutal' advice to Theresa May over Brexit

'Sue EU': Trump's 'brutal' advice to Theresa May over Brexit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Trump said she probably found this advice "too tough".

Fear of Pandemic, Xi and Putin unite G7

Fear of Pandemic, Xi and Putin unite G7

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

As President Biden moves ahead with a new 'strategic concept' for China and Russia, the going is bound to get rough for the US and its G7 partners, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Prince Charles, Camilla to visit India in November

Prince Charles, Camilla to visit India in November

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles will make a nine-day visit to India next month on their way to Sri Lanka for the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

REVEALED: How India's future naval aircraft carrier will be

REVEALED: How India's future naval aircraft carrier will be

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

or the first time, the size and specifications of the Indian Navy's future aircraft carrier have been officially acknowledged.

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton for lunch to the accompaniment of classical music.

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.

Why the glum face, Posh?

Why the glum face, Posh?

Rediff.com2 May 2015

Victoria Beckham, as it turns out, isn't the most stylish Brit of all time, according to a poll. In fact, the fashion diva just barely made it to the top ten in the list. That surely must hurt.

Taliban leader writes to Malala, invokes 'Gandhiji'

Taliban leader writes to Malala, invokes 'Gandhiji'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

A former Pakistan Air Force member-turned Taliban commander has invoked Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus and Lord Buddha in a letter to teen activist Malala Yousufzai, asking her to return home and "use" her pen for Islam.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The cottage had been a royal gift to Abdul Karim by Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, in recognition of his service and as a sign of her affection towards her Indian aide and confidant.

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden is in full bloom

Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Garden is in full bloom

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

The Mughal Garden will be in full bloom with over 10,000 Tulip bulbs, 138 types of roses and 70 different kinds of about 5,000 seasonal flowers.

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.2 kg.

Modi tours Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover plant

Modi tours Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover plant

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited a Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover factory in the West Midlands region of England that is known as the flagship Indian investment in the UK.

UAE honours Modi with highest civilian award

UAE honours Modi with highest civilian award

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

The award has earlier been bestowed on several world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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.'

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List.

Britain's Prince Harry engaged to US actress Meghan Markle

Britain's Prince Harry engaged to US actress Meghan Markle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The two announced their engagement after dating for at least 15 months.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked

Plan for a Commonwealth centre in Delhi junked

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

According to sources the proposal has been scuppered by the British commerce ministry, which was not consulted, and which is the sectoral ministry for trade and investment.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

Death toll in London inferno hits 30, and is likely to climb to over 100

Death toll in London inferno hits 30, and is likely to climb to over 100

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

There are fears that bodies of those found in the Grenfell Tower won't be recognised ever.