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What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Heeramandi Teaser Glitters And How!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

If Sanjay Leela Bhansali could make Mumbai's Kamathipura sparkle in Gangubai Kathiawadi, Heera Mandi is bound to be drowned in glitter, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Sikh student attacked in Canada in suspected hate crime

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

In an apparent case of hate crime, a 17-year-old Sikh high school student was assaulted at a bus stop after an altercation with another teenager in Canada's British Columbia province, according to a media report on Thursday.

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side to be owned by an overseas franchise.

What Are Akshata And Rishi Up To?

What Are Akshata And Rishi Up To?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty bought poppy pins from Royal British Legion volunteers outside their home at 10, Downing Street.

Canadian police probe firing at Indian-origin bizman's home

Canadian police probe firing at Indian-origin bizman's home

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

According to several media reports, gunshots were fired at the residence of the son of Satish Kumar, the president of Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, in Surrey on Wednesday.

Will perform jauhar if ..., Gujarat's Rajput women warn BJP

Will perform jauhar if ..., Gujarat's Rajput women warn BJP

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The police detained five women and Shree Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh Makrana before he could meet them in Ahmedabad.

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

President Murmu to join 500 world leaders at British Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Ahead of Monday's funeral service, the President is invited to a reception hosted by King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla at Buckingham Palace.

Motorcycle wars! Bajaj vs Royal Enfield

Motorcycle wars! Bajaj vs Royal Enfield

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Royal Enfield sees its scale and dominant market share as adequate buffers against Bajaj's recent challenges, says Ajay Modi.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle fix March end for royal exit

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle fix March end for royal exit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The deal, which now comes into effect from April 1, means the couple will no longer be representing the Queen in an official capacity.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

A life in pictures - Britain's Prince Philip

A life in pictures - Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

From his early years to the duties and pleasures of royal life, we take a look at the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.

Who will present the World Cup trophy to the winners?

Who will present the World Cup trophy to the winners?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Former great or British Royal likely to give away the trophy to the new champions

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'

'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

PICS: Centre Court can't get enough of Federer!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Federer received a standing ovation from the 15,000 capacity crowd that lasted several minutes.

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

British royal couple Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton on Thursday visited the Kaziranga National Park in a jeep safari.

Probe into Nijjar's killing underway: Canada police

Probe into Nijjar's killing underway: Canada police

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar remains an 'active and ongoing investigation', the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have said.

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, feels Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Amy Jackson-Ed Westwick Attend BAFTA

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 2024 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) were held at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, and saw its share of the good and the bad.

2 Indian trainee pilots among 3 killed in Canada plane crash

2 Indian trainee pilots among 3 killed in Canada plane crash

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Abhay Gadru and Yash Ramugade, both 25, from Mumbai, were in the small twin-engine light aircraft -- a piper PA-34 Seneca -- which crashed on Friday near the local airport in Chilliwack city, about 100 km east of Vancouver.

I remember thinking I was dying: Salman Rushdie on knife attack

I remember thinking I was dying: Salman Rushdie on knife attack

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'I actually thought he punched me very hard. I didn't realise it was a knife in his hand, and then I saw the blood, and I realised there was a weapon'

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Britain's Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father King Charles III next month, but his wife Meghan will remain in the United States with the couple's children, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

'Britain siphoned off $44 trillion from India'

'Britain siphoned off $44 trillion from India'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'A very large part of this would have come from opium.'

PICS: Royals Kate-Meghan, UK PM May at Wimbledon final

PICS: Royals Kate-Meghan, UK PM May at Wimbledon final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

So while Halep went about dominating Serena, here are some famous people who got a ringside view of the action

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Here's your opportunity to sample ilish dishes from the royal homes of Bengal, says Avishek Rakshit.

Iran releases British servicemen

Iran releases British servicemen

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

The six Royal Marines and two sailors have boarded a plane with British diplomats on their way to the Iranian capital Tehran.

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Sources in the Tata group said they could not attend as they were travelling.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage (believed to be 2.4 million), which will remain their United Kingdom family home," a statement from the Buckingham Palace read.

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

3 Indians accused of killing Nijjar appear in court

Rediff.com8 May 2024

All three agreed to have the proceedings heard in English and each of them nodded that they understood the charges of first-degree murder and conspiring to murder Nijjar, the report said.

I really want to win that World Cup, not thought of retirement: Rohit

I really want to win that World Cup, not thought of retirement: Rohit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Rohit also shared his memory of playing against the legendary Shane Warne in the IPL.

India now cooperating in Nijjar probe: Ex-Canadian NSA

India now cooperating in Nijjar probe: Ex-Canadian NSA

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Canada's former national security advisor Jody Thomas described the changing relationship between Ottawa and New Delhi as an "evolution" and said Canada has "made advancements in that relationship."

Mascarenhas helps Royals beat Middlesex

Mascarenhas helps Royals beat Middlesex

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Dimitri Mascarenhas' all-rounder exploits scripted Rajasthan Royals' thumping 46-run win over Middlesex Panthers in the one-off British Asian Cup Twenty20 match at Lord's.

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

'Arc de Triomphe reminded us of India Gate'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The ceremonial arch, inaugurated in July 1836, in a rather austere ceremony, stands proudly at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle with 12 grand avenues radiating outward from the commemorative landmark.

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

The Crown Review: Appropriate Finale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

After the debacle of the first episodes of Season 6, the latter half give an even-handed treatment to intriguing not-so-well-known events of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, observes Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

British Queen Elizabeth gets pay rise

British Queen Elizabeth gets pay rise

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 92-year-old monarch's accounts released on Thursday showed the public funds used by her for official expenditure and duties went up from 41.9 million (Rs 377 crore to 47.4 million (Rs 426 crore).

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Restoring India's Botanic Heritage

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

With over 3,000 species of plants, 26 interconnected lakes and the 250-year-old Great Banyan Tree -- the largest in the world -- the Indian Botanic Garden is a veritable treasure, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I definitely think it's the time to just switch off from any future thoughts or any plans, any schedule. I've got absolutely no clue. Right now, no care in the world, I'm just loving life.'

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Saudi Arabia has submitted a bid for British soccer club Manchester United PLC ahead of Friday's deadline, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.