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Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Saluting General Raina's Vision and Courage

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

General T N Raina was an iconic Indian military leader whose contributions to the nation should be more widely known, notes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

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.

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

PHOTOS: At historic Paris march, world leaders show the way

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Leaders from across the world joined Paris as it mourned the victims of last week's terror attacks -- at the offices of Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish Kosher market.

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the US.

When Melania Trump meets world leaders

When Melania Trump meets world leaders

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The fashion police fell in love with the yellow Emilio Pucci gown the US First Lady wore for Modi's White House visit. But then the former Slovenian model rarely gets it wrong.

PM Modi No. 2 on Twitter among world leaders

PM Modi No. 2 on Twitter among world leaders

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a stunning entry into the top 10 list of Twitter users with a vast following, rocketing to the #2 spot.

When world leaders got INSTA-FAME!

When world leaders got INSTA-FAME!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

On Wednesday, the ever so tech savvy Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Instagram. His first ever post was from Myanmar where he is for the ASEAN summit. As the Instagram community continues to grow internationally, political leaders across the globe have increasingly adopted Instagram as a way to share and connect with the people they represent. If you're curious about what life is like as the leader of a far away country, explore these Instagram accounts:

10 things you should know about Nobel winner Satyarthi

10 things you should know about Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Here are some little-known facts about Indian child activist Kailash Satyarthi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzay

As pilot's family mourns loss, Jordan jets strike Islamic State

As pilot's family mourns loss, Jordan jets strike Islamic State

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

Jordan's King Abdullah offers his condolences to the pilot's family

PHOTOS: Meet the world's other popular royal families

PHOTOS: Meet the world's other popular royal families

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Here's a list of the most famous royals families from around the world.

Why the Arabs are bitter after FIFA presidency elections

Why the Arabs are bitter after FIFA presidency elections

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The Arab region squandered the chance to help elect their first FIFA president because their two candidates failed to cooperate, leaving the door open for Swiss Gianni Infantino to triumph on Friday, Arab soccer chiefs and pundits said.

Crude will not reach $100/barrel again, assures OPEC

Crude will not reach $100/barrel again, assures OPEC

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

OPEC agrees to keep pumping as oil glut fears persist.

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the world player of the year on Monday from his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo who had walked off with the award for the previous two years.

India, Jordan agree to enhance cooperation against terrorism

India, Jordan agree to enhance cooperation against terrorism

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

Mukherjee conferred with the Jordanian monarch on a wide variety of subjects, including terrorism, UN Security Council reforms, enhancement of bilateral trade.

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Border villages in Punjab evacuated; Rajasthan, Gujarat on high alert

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Residents near the border have been asked to switch off lights at night. Farmers whose agriculture land is beyond the fencing wire were ordered not to visit their fields.

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

125-member Indian delegation heads for Davos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

The annual talk-fest of rich and powerful from across the world in snow-laden Alpine resort town of Davos will be attended by nearly 40 heads of government among more than 2,500 global leaders from over 100 countries.

Top 20 moments from the week that went by

Top 20 moments from the week that went by

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Some stunning moments of the week that was

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Those scheduled to attend the five-day WEF Annual meeting, beginning January 21, include more than 40 heads of state or government, including those from the UK, Australia, Japan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, WEF announced on Wednesday at a press conference in Geneva.

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Haryana goes to polls in high stakes multi-cornered fight

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The fate of 1,351 candidates will be sealed by 1.63 crore voters in high-stakes multi-cornered contest in Haryana which goes to polls on Wednesday with top guns including the kin of the three famous 'Lals' battling it out in the state.

New Harry Potter film is about old secrets, young love

New Harry Potter film is about old secrets, young love

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Here's to expect from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

'He wants me to stop working after marriage'

'He wants me to stop working after marriage'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Is your love life under pressure? Are you troubled by your relationship? Get Ahead's Love Guru hosted a chat with readers on August 13 to help them deal with love problems. For those of you who missed it, here's the transcript.

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