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17 outfits in 7 days; pick your best!

17 outfits in 7 days; pick your best!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Tell us which of these outfits you liked the best!

This cricketer is counting down days to leave bio-bubble

This cricketer is counting down days to leave bio-bubble

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Jofra Archer is in a bubble in Dubai playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Rajasthan Royals franchise.

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India has received the fourth set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and organisations as part of an annual automatic information exchange under which Switzerland has shared particulars of nearly 34 lakh financial accounts with 101 countries.

The life and times of a modern princess

The life and times of a modern princess

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Princess Shivranjani of Jodhpur is breathing new life into dead forts and quietly changing the house of Marwar.

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

A diamond bracelet and jewelled decorative elephants from Jaipur are some of the Indian heirlooms that made up a collection of 350 personal items belonging to Patricia Mountbatten, Lord Louis Mountbatten's eldest daughter, which fetched over £5.6 million (Rs 56 crore) at an auction in London.

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Khan, who faced his toughest political test since assuming office in 2018 due to defections in his party and cracks in the ruling coalition, in a surprise announcement during an address to the nation on Sunday said he had advised the president to 'dissolve assemblies'.

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

With Bajaj in sidecar, Triumph to jointly roll out bikes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

It's the first time in its 178-year-old history that the iconic British motorcycle firm owned by the Bloor family has got into an alliance. Three years after announcement, the two companies formally signed on the dotted lines on Friday for a long-term partnership, which aims to achieve global scale in a segment in which Royal Enfield has head-start.

Queen did not make racist comments, confirms Oprah

Queen did not make racist comments, confirms Oprah

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

As the woman who conducted the explosive CBS interview, Winfrey stressed that Harry was categorical that it was neither his grandmother, the Queen, nor his grandfather, who were behind comments about Archie's mixed-race heritage from his mother's side, which are being perceived as racist.

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

While in power, Khan repeatedly talked about making Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. However, he failed to fix the economy and the basic problem of keeping the prices of commodities in control.

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.

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Both brothers, reportedly estranged in recent months since Harry stepped back as a frontline royal after his wedding to Meghan Markle, make references to the late Duke's sense of humour and describe him as a man of service.

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Remembering The Yatris Before Rahul

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

The ultimate consequences of Rahul Gandhi's yatra may be known only in 2024, points out Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Superb September in images

Superb September in images

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

From Hurricane Dorian to Hong Kong protests to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mega event in Houston, Texas, United States -- these are the big moments that shaped the month of September.

Meghan Markle wins privacy claim against UK newspaper

Meghan Markle wins privacy claim against UK newspaper

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Meghan had sued a newspaper publisher Associated Newspapers Limited after the group's tabloid The Mail had printed portions of a handwritten letter that she had sent to her father in 2018, reported CNN.

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

90-year-old Maggie world's first to get anti-COVID jab

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Maggie is among the first set of people contacted in advance by the NHS for the jab based on a pre-determined health risk criteria and will include 87-year-old British Indian grandfather of nine Hari Shukla, who will get his first dose at a hospital in Newcastle.

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Michelle expresses her disappointment at not being able to visit the Taj

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'It's a moot point if Kailaasa will ever evolve beyond being a haven for a fugitive from justice,' notes Devangshu Datta.

Cricket's DLS method inventor Lewis passes away

Cricket's DLS method inventor Lewis passes away

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Tony Lewis, the former university lecturer better known for one of the most complex rules of cricket -- the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method which is used in rain-affected matches, died at the age of 78.

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.

Long live the Queen: 63 years of the longest-reigning monarch

Long live the Queen: 63 years of the longest-reigning monarch

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Here's a look at some candid photographs of Her Majesty during her record-breaking 63 years on the throne.

Prince William's COVID kept secret in first wave of UK pandemic: Report

Prince William's COVID kept secret in first wave of UK pandemic: Report

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Duke of Cambridge, 38, didn't want to alarm the public so kept his illness private.

PHOTOS: Britain's baby Prince is welcomed into Christian faith

PHOTOS: Britain's baby Prince is welcomed into Christian faith

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A bonny and chubby Prince George, a future British monarch, was on Wednesday baptised into the Christian faith with holy water from the River Jordan, at a private ceremony in London.

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

William, the Duke of Cambridge who is second in line to the throne, also spoke of his worry for his grandparents -- Queen Elizabeth II, 93, and her husband Prince Philip, 98 -- who are both isolated away at Windsor Castle during the pandemic.

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Theresa May becomes second woman PM of Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Theresa May on Wednesday became Britain's second woman prime minister after Margaret Thatcher.

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

PHOTOS: Protestors, delays and rain backdrop as CWG opened

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Aborigines inhabited Australia more than 50,000 years before the First Fleet sailed into Botany Bay near Sydney in 1788 after the country had been declared 'terra nullius', or unoccupied.

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Crossing The World's Most Dramatic Border

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Today, the two countries, ruthlessly divided by the Radcliffe line that pierced their very heart, grapple with the political challenges of the present. Yet, when friendships develop there are no borders, observes Payal Singh Mohanka.

IPL bowling sensation could play for England in World Cup

IPL bowling sensation could play for England in World Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said overseas players would, from January 1 2019, become eligible to play for England after living in the country for three years rather than a previous seven.

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Rediff.com has chosen the highlights of Queen Elizabeth reign so far -- from her Coronation right up to the present day.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release adorable engagement photos

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release adorable engagement photos

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The pictures follow Markle's official meet-up with Harry's extended family at the annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace hosted by his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

Jassi Sidhu honor killing: Mother, uncle held after 11 years

Jassi Sidhu honor killing: Mother, uncle held after 11 years

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu's mother Malkit Kaur Sidhu and uncle Surjit Singh Badesha were arrested on January 6 and charged with plotting her murder, over 11 years ago in Punjab, India.

Mysore flour mill owner gets possession of Madikeri palace, fort

Mysore flour mill owner gets possession of Madikeri palace, fort

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Nagaraju's dogged fight over a period of 18 years for his ancestral property began from scratch

What Iulia LOVES About Salman

What Iulia LOVES About Salman

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'Salman has supported me, but at the same time, let me have my own journey.'

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In their first interview as a couple, the royal and his blushing bride to-be reveal details about their romance, meeting of the families and that oh so important ring.

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

In grief mom to sue Blair government

In grief mom to sue Blair government

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

The mother of nineteen-year-old Gordon Gentle who died in a bomb blast in Basra claims his life could have been saved if the government had invested money in signal jamming equipment.

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Arise Sir Tom! Queen knights 100-yr-old fundraising Captain

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

The World War II veteran earned himself a knighthood after raising some 33 million for health service charities.

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Correa played a defining role in developing architecture of post-Independence India and has designed some of the most outstanding structures.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.