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Saudi King Abdullah dies; brother Salman takes over reins

Saudi King Abdullah dies; brother Salman takes over reins

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Saudi Arabia's Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz died on Friday and his half-brother Salman took over reigns of the world's top oil exporting nation in a smooth transition of power, calling for "unity and solidarity" among Muslims.

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Prince William's wife Kate Middleton was on Monday admitted to a hospital and is in the early stages of labour, a palace official said.

Promo Watch: Rajneeti trailer is very impressive

Promo Watch: Rajneeti trailer is very impressive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

It's a hard hitting trailer, with Katrina Kaif looking more obviously exciting than the rest of the cast.

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

The Royal Wedding: What we know so far

Rediff.com17 May 2018

All the details from the biggest wedding of the year.

Top Malayalam actors of 2009

Top Malayalam actors of 2009

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

A look at actors, who wowed the Malayalam film industry this year.

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Harry, Meghan 'step back' as senior UK royals

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are planning to work towards becoming 'financially independent'.

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is hunting a record-extending and almost unbelievable 12th Roland Garros title is remarkable in itself.

First Look: Prince Harry tosses ceremonial pitch

First Look: Prince Harry tosses ceremonial pitch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Prince Harry plays competitive polo and showed on Saturday he could also throw a useful baseball pitch.

Saudi royals rediscover India and more

Saudi royals rediscover India and more

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, governor of Riyadh and third in line to the throne, has over the last five days in Delhi, Agra and Mumbai reaffirmed the message that terrorism in the name of Islam is not Islamic and that the entire region must be united against jihad.

Prince William's night on freezing London streets

Prince William's night on freezing London streets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Prince William, the second-in- line to the British throne, has spent a night sleeping rough on the streets of London in freezing temperatures as part of his work supporting a charity for the homeless.

Moto GP preview: Champion Rossi remains the man to beat

Moto GP preview: Champion Rossi remains the man to beat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Valentino Rossi's rivals face a battle to keep up with the MotoGP world champion on the track and an impossible task to match him off it going into Sunday's season-opening race in Qatar. A look at the main contenders in the upcoming season.

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

We take a walk down memory lane and look back at fashion designer Manish Arora's fashion journey.

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

We take a walk down memory lane and look back at fashion designer Manish Arora's fashion journey.

Prince Harry 'set to return to Afghanistan'

Prince Harry 'set to return to Afghanistan'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

According to the Sunday Express, the 25-year-old third-in-line to the British throne, who has completed the first phase of his pilot's training course, has expressed his desire for another round of army duty in Afghanistan.

MUST SEE: Incredibly cute photos of UK's Prince George as he turns 3

MUST SEE: Incredibly cute photos of UK's Prince George as he turns 3

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

New photographs of Britain's Prince George have been released to mark the third birthday of the third in line to the throne.

M K Narayanan sworn in West Bengal Governor

M K Narayanan sworn in West Bengal Governor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Former national security advisor M K Narayanan was on Sunday sworn in as the West Bengal Governor by Calcutta High Court Chief Justice M S Shah at the 'Throne Room' of the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

Maharashtra's COVID-19 crisis: Why is Pawar missing in action?

Maharashtra's COVID-19 crisis: Why is Pawar missing in action?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The most experienced administrator in the country seems to have sat back and allowed bureaucrats and policemen to manage the lockdown, observes Jyoti Punwani.

When Ragini got cold feet and goosebumps

When Ragini got cold feet and goosebumps

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

'My director has put the ugliest face of a crime on screen.'

Golden Globes 2017: La La Land wins 7 awards

Golden Globes 2017: La La Land wins 7 awards

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Winners at a glance!

He's a little rascal, says Prince William on baby son

He's a little rascal, says Prince William on baby son

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Britain's Prince William has described his new-born son George as a "little rascal" in his first official interview since becoming a father.

Indian tour not to oust Maoists: Koirala

Indian tour not to oust Maoists: Koirala

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Nepalese opposition leader Girija Prasad Koirala has asked Prime Minister Prachanda to run the government with consensus of all the stakeholders, and said his talks with the Indian leaders revolved around this and dismissed reports that he sought New Delhi's help to oust the Maoists-led ministry.

No 'Terry Taliban' hunting for Prince Harry

No 'Terry Taliban' hunting for Prince Harry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

"He had hoped to become a top gun Apache pilot but he's been told that the instructors feel he is not suited to the Apache," a source was quoted as saying.

How actor Emilia Clarke survived a brain damage

How actor Emilia Clarke survived a brain damage

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

The Game Of Thrones' actor reveals that she went through two life-threatening brain surgeries.

A look at Nadal's 12 French Open final victories

A look at Nadal's 12 French Open final victories

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Factbox on Rafael Nadal's French Open final wins

Karunanidhi appoints Stalin as deputy CM of TN

Karunanidhi appoints Stalin as deputy CM of TN

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The elevation of Stalin, who was Chennai Mayor during Karunanidhi's earlier tenure between 1996 and 2001, has been on the cards for quite sometime as Karunanidhi had been having problems after his major surgery for back pain in February last. In his absence, Stalin was the main campaigner for the DMK in the Lok Sabha polls.

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Review: Aquaman makes a splash!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

This is the most fun Sukanya Verma has had since Wonder Woman.

Angry? Upset? Happy? Use these emojis!

Angry? Upset? Happy? Use these emojis!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

There's a filmi face for almost every occasion.

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

A rollercoaster ride for Jagan to the top post

Rediff.com23 May 2019

It has been virtually a ten-year wait that's coming to a happy end for the 47-year-old leader, who nurtured the ambition of becoming chief minister soon after his father's death in September 2009.

PIX: Sunny Leone dances to an Ash song!

PIX: Sunny Leone dances to an Ash song!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Check out the pictures.

UK:Prince William wants combat duty in Afghanistan

UK:Prince William wants combat duty in Afghanistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Prince William, the second-in-line for the British throne, has expressed his desire to fight for Britain on the front line in Afghanistan. The future king, who until now was believed to have been barred from going to war because of his position, said on Thursday that he was still hopeful to perform active duty before he leaves the military to take up his royal mantle.

The very best of Jay Leno

The very best of Jay Leno

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Here are snippets of Jay, the interviewer, at the peak of his game.

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Is Saudi-Pak relationship under threat?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Given all the turbulence created by Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi's unexpected tirade against Saudi Arabia, it is likely to be business as usual between the two countries, albeit with a bit of caution on the part of both, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

British Army probes Harry's 'racist' remarks

British Army probes Harry's 'racist' remarks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

It is understood that Harry, an Army Lieutenant in the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals division, is very much unlikely to face formal charges and could escape with a little more than a 'dressing down' from his current Commanding Officer, a British daily said.

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Why Rhea's case should send shivers down our spines

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

A promising young actor suffering from depression has had his life laid bare for the grubby public to paw through. An ordinary family has been pitched into the middle of a nightmare of an investigation and arrested for no reason discernible at present. And a young actress has had her reputation, and probably career, destroyed so that TRP ratings can soar, notes Sherna Gandhy.

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Neither Aamir's hard-at-work whimsicality nor Amitabh Bachchan's stoic presence can salvage a second of this bloated, blundering bore,' fumes Sukanya Verma.

'I don't believe in birthright politics'

'I don't believe in birthright politics'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Fatima says she has no political ambitions and is unlikely to overshadow Bilawal, her now famous cousin, anytime soon. "I am political through my writing. I have no interest in parliamentary politics for now. I'm too young. There's a lot to learn," she said.

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Prince Louis, the youngest child of United Kingdon's Prince William and Kate, was christened on Monday (July 9), at the Chapel Royal in London with family by his side.

Star hosts double reality show budgets

Star hosts double reality show budgets

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

With competition rising in the entertainment channel business due to the advent of new players, broadcasters are ready to cough up huge amounts to celebrities in the hope of wooing a more fragmented audience. As a result, anchor rates have doubled and tripled since Bachchan warmed the hot seat. Naturally, the programming cost has shot through the roof.

Read this before you watch Elizabeth

Read this before you watch Elizabeth

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

A look at Elizabeth -- both the lady and queen -- and the world in which she operates.