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Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men's professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

UK's carrier strike group to conduct wargame with Indian Navy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The UK said the deployment of the carrier strike group marks the start of "a new era of defence cooperation with allies in India and the Indo-Pacific."

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

PIX: Fetch! Adorable canines play 'ball dogs' at London tennis event

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Former British No 1 Tim Henman helped train the dogs for the December 6-9 tournament, which is held annually at London's Royal Albert Hall with plenty of the sport's veteran players taking to the court.

INS Viraat to be dismantled in Gujarat and sold as scrap

INS Viraat to be dismantled in Gujarat and sold as scrap

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

In 2014, INS Vikrant was dismantled in Mumbai.

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.

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.2 kg.

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial on Friday.

Hope to convert INS Viraat into museum fading

Hope to convert INS Viraat into museum fading

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

A private company, which showed interest in converting Viraat into a museum, is yet to get a NOC for the project from the MoD.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

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.

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Check out the winners!

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.

Princess Charlotte to mark birthday with virtual party with Queen

Princess Charlotte to mark birthday with virtual party with Queen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are isolating at their Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, eastern England, during the coronavirus lockdown have planned all the usual trimmings of birthday cake and some games as well as a surprise video call from her great grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

MUST SEE! Exploring Lucknow

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Noah Dominic, Maya Dominic, Durga Dominic and Dominic Xavier recall via sketches a spectacular vacation in Lucknow.

Bajaj Auto to launch bike from metal used in INS Vikrant

Bajaj Auto to launch bike from metal used in INS Vikrant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Pune-based two- and three-wheeler maker will roll out the 150-cc bike, christened 'V', on February 1

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Chemistry Nobel for harnessing evolution to develop medicines, biofuels

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The trio used the same principles of evolution -- genetic change and selection -- to develop proteins used in a range of fields.

INS Vishal, Vikrant's successor, will have serious US tech

INS Vishal, Vikrant's successor, will have serious US tech

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Beyond the British and Russian strands interwoven into the Indian Navy's equipment profile and the strong drive towards indigenisation evident today, its future in aircraft carriers appears increasingly linked with America.

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.

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

How Nick Kyrgios Reached Wimbledon Final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The maverick Australian is in his first Slam final after a roller-coaster career.

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 37, will visit the country shrugging off security fears to follow in the footsteps of William's grandparents, father and late mother, Princess Diana.

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

New Aligarh university to be named after freedom-fighter

New Aligarh university to be named after freedom-fighter

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Modi is scheduled to arrive in the city to lay the foundation of the Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh State University.

US Open golf postponed due to coronavirus

US Open golf postponed due to coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The US Open golf championship, which was set for June 18-21 at Winged Foot in New York, has been rescheduled due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, the US Golf Association said on Monday. The new dates for the year's third major are September 17-20 also at Winged Foot.

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.

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.

Focus on Smith as Rajasthan start campaign against Punjab

Focus on Smith as Rajasthan start campaign against Punjab

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Smith was handed a one-year ban along with his then deputy David Warner exactly a year ago for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Morgan confident of facing Australia despite finger fracture

Morgan confident of facing Australia despite finger fracture

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Morgan fractured the ring finger on his right hand while fielding against Somerset in a Royal London One-Day Cup match and will not play for the World XI in Thursday's charity Twenty20 game against the West Indies at Lord's.

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.

England's Buttler credits IPL for recent Test success

England's Buttler credits IPL for recent Test success

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

England wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler says his stint in this year's Indian Premier League helped his return to the Test arena by forcing him to concentrate on making runs rather than losing his wicket.

2000 match-fixing kingpin to be extradited to India soon

2000 match-fixing kingpin to be extradited to India soon

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

UK awaits final court orders to extradite Sanjeev Chawla to India

Now, Queen Elizabeth joins Facebook!

Now, Queen Elizabeth joins Facebook!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

The latest royal celebrity to join Facebook is British Queen Elizabeth.

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.

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

For Navy veterans who watched the huge vessel being towed away by a tug boat, it was an emotional moment as they stood near the Gateway of India, waving at the once 'floating town', aboard which they spent the best years of their career.

The best Will and Kate moments

The best Will and Kate moments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Royal fans from around the world are counting down the days until the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child, due in April. Soon, photographers and video crews will head to the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital in London for what has become known as the "Great Kate Wait." As we wait for the newest Cambridge arrival, Getty Images photographer Chris Jackson presents some of his most favourite moments with the little royals.

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.

'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.

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.

Match-fixing accused Chawla set to be extradited to India

Match-fixing accused Chawla set to be extradited to India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday rejected alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla's application for an interim measure on human rights grounds to block his extradition from the UK to face match-fixing charges in India. The legal paperwork process for his extradition will now go ahead through the UK Central Authority, for Scotland Yard officers to hand Chawla over to their counterparts from Delhi Police to be flown back to Indian within days.

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'.

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.