News for '-stratford'

Indian student shot dead in Stratford

Indian student shot dead in Stratford

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Arun Kumar Narote, who hails from Hyderabad was gunned down on Monday at a grocery store at Bridgeport in Connecticut where he was working as a part-time employee. The incident happened around 9:30 pm (local time).

US 'trying hard' to convince NSG: Stratford

US 'trying hard' to convince NSG: Stratford

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

"What is required is to convince the NSG of the non-proliferation benefits of the deal," Stratford, director at the Office of Nuclear Energy Affairs in the US State Department, said.

US wants to seal N-deal by year-end: Stratford

US wants to seal N-deal by year-end: Stratford

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

A closed-door meeting of the NSG has been convened by the US on the sidelines of the 51st general conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

AstraZeneca reaffirms Covid vaccine safety amid rare TTS concerns

AstraZeneca reaffirms Covid vaccine safety amid rare TTS concerns

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Despite these rare occurrences, the pharmaceutical company maintains that extensive clinical trial data and real-world evidence consistently support the vaccine's safety and efficacy.

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

AstraZeneca has stressed that patient safety is its "highest priority" and pointed out that regulators around the world "consistently state that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks of extremely rare potential side effects".

Mithila's Having Fun In Frisco

Mithila's Having Fun In Frisco

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Bollywood stars are constantly on the go! And they are recording their travels with lovely pictures on social media.

Eyes on Games as London gears up for greatest spectacle

Eyes on Games as London gears up for greatest spectacle

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

On the eve of the greatest show on earth, here are a few snippets bringing you the flavour and goings-on around the London Games.

Royal family very much not racist, says UK's Prince William

Royal family very much not racist, says UK's Prince William

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

William, the Duke of Cambridge, also revealed that he had not spoken to his younger brother Harry since the interview was first broadcast over the weekend but plans to do so.

Want to meet Romeo and Juliet?

Want to meet Romeo and Juliet?

Rediff.com2 May 2016

It has been 400 years since William Shakespeare died but his legacy lives on.

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has announced that he will return to the London Anniversary Games next year in a bid to warm up for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

ArcelorMittal Orbit: An architectural wonder

ArcelorMittal Orbit: An architectural wonder

Rediff.com14 May 2012

An amazing architectural masterpiece, 'ArcelorMittal Orbit' is a 115 metres (377 ft) high observation tower in the Olympic Park in Stratford, London.

Five in UK charged with terrorism offences

Five in UK charged with terrorism offences

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

The Scotland Yard named the three who travelled to Pakistan for training in terrorism between July 25, 2010 and July 6, 2012 as Richard Dart, 29; Imran Mahmood, 21; and Jahangir Alom, 26.

PHOTOS: Man charged in bottle throwing incident

PHOTOS: Man charged in bottle throwing incident

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

A man accused of throwing a plastic bottle onto the Olympic track seconds before the start of the men's 100-meter final pleaded not guilty Monday to creating a public nuisance.

Suicidal NRI detained in UK mental hospital

Suicidal NRI detained in UK mental hospital

Rediff.com17 May 2012

An Indian-origin woman, who miraculously escaped after jumping in front of a train with her 5-year-old son last year, has been ordered to be detained indefinitely in a mental hospital in London.

Spurs can challenge stadium decision

Spurs can challenge stadium decision

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

English soccer club Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday won legal clearance to challenge a decision to hand the 2012 Olympic stadium to rivals West Ham United after the Games.

'7 blood clot deaths after 18.1 mn jabs, AstraZeneca vaccine safe'

'7 blood clot deaths after 18.1 mn jabs, AstraZeneca vaccine safe'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said in its latest Yellow Card monitoring of the coronavirus vaccine programme this week that of the 18.1 million people who had the Oxford vaccine in the UK, 30 people developed blood clots and seven had died as of March 24.

London looks to legacy with 200 days to go for Olympics

London looks to legacy with 200 days to go for Olympics

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The London Olympics countdown entered its final 200 days on Monday with government and organisers talking up the legacy Britain can look forward to long after the last medal has been won and the show is over.

Three arrested in US for killing Indian student

Three arrested in US for killing Indian student

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Arun Kumar Narote, 26, an MS student of the Stratford University was shot dead at a grocery store at Bridgeport on July 14 despite offering no resistance and fully cooperating with his assailants' demands. He worked there as a clerk.

Indo-US talks on N-fuel reprocessing to begin soon

Indo-US talks on N-fuel reprocessing to begin soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

In a step forward in the implementation of the India-United States civil nuclear agreement, officials from both the countries will be meeting in Vienna next week to discuss the 'arrangements and procedures' under which US spent nuclear fuel will be reprocessed in India. The negotiation, which under the 123 Agreement has to be completed within a year after it begins, is slated to be launched in Vienna next week, authoritative sources revealed.

'Jai Ho' competes against 'Octomom'

'Jai Ho' competes against 'Octomom'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

'Jai Ho' and 'Slumdog' will compete with 73 other entries from around the world, including 'Octomom' and 'Recessesionista', to become the millionth word of the English language. The English Language will cross the 1,000,000 word threshold on June 10, 2009 at 10:22 am Stratford-Upon-Avon time, the Global Language Monitor, an Austin, Texas-based firm said. The Indian entries include 'Cuddies', a word used to refer to ladies' underwear or panties.

Hair to mentor Australian umpires

Hair to mentor Australian umpires

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Controversial cricket umpire Darrell Hair has been appointed to a Cricket Australia (CA) mentoring panel for up and coming elite umpires.

UK: 'Indian was dragged to death under car'

UK: 'Indian was dragged to death under car'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

Matharu (54), who hailed from Punjab, was killed after confronting the duo when he saw one of them smash the window of his white Mercedes van, the Old Bailey court was told. The victim was working at his family building firm in Stratford in east London, when the incident occurred on January 12, 2006.

London launches 2012 Olympic bid

London launches 2012 Olympic bid

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

'Shakespeare would have been a rapper today'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'His plays were like Bollywood cinema.'

Unbeaten Vijender promises another knockout against Royer?

Unbeaten Vijender promises another knockout against Royer?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's unbeaten run will be put through a tough challenge when he squares off against experienced Frenchman Matiouze Royer in a super middleweight contest, in London, on Saturday.

PIX: Ibra's offside goal, questionable red card mark United's dramatic win

PIX: Ibra's offside goal, questionable red card mark United's dramatic win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Manchester United clinched a sixth consecutive Premier League win for the first time since April 2015 as Juan Mata and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored second-half goals in a controversial 2-0 victory at 10-man West Ham United on Monday.

Bardolatory: Top politicians who knew their Shakespeare

Bardolatory: Top politicians who knew their Shakespeare

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Rediff.com looks at some prominent leaders in our past who evinced an affection for the words of Shakespeare. An anniversary special.

India's Shakespearean love affair

India's Shakespearean love affair

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

When it comes to celebrating William Shakespeare, can India be far behind?

EPL PHOTOS: United frustrated by Hull, City thrash Hammers

EPL PHOTOS: United frustrated by Hull, City thrash Hammers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Photos from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday

India qualify for hockey World Cup

India qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Indian men's hockey team on Sunday officially qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup in The Hague (NED), according to the latest release issued by the FIH.

Kris Kolluri to oversee ops at New Jersey's top public universities

Kris Kolluri to oversee ops at New Jersey's top public universities

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Kris Kolluri, a former New Jersey senior government official, was recently appointed the new chief executive officer of the Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden board of governors.

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Modi to share dossier on UK-based Sikh radicals with Cameron

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to ask Britain to take strong action against Sikh groups trying to revive the demand for a separate Khalistan and their attempts to radicalise Sikh youth besides giving them training on how to make bombs.

Tim Pigott-Smith could never leave India behind

Tim Pigott-Smith could never leave India behind

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Tim Pigott-Smith hated the natives in The Jewel in the Crown, but went back a lover of India at the end of the four-month shoot. India not only gave him a career-defining role but touched him in many different ways. Documentary filmmaker Siddharth Kak -- who acted with the classy actor in the beloved television series -- shares his memories with Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Down Malgudi lane: A house of memories

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

After years of disrepair, R K Narayan's house is inching towards becoming a memorial.

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Master Diplomat, Malgudi Maestro, Mysore

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

R K Narayan's house has been preserved as a simple museum with his memorabilia, thanks to the imagination of a commissioner of Mysore, who stopped its sale by RKN's successors to a property developer and purchased it for the government.