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Rare Apple computer sold from Jobs' garage to be auctioned

Rare Apple computer sold from Jobs' garage to be auctioned

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Fewer than 50 original Apple 1s are believed to survive, with only six known to be in working condition.

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Extinction Rebellion: Climate protests rock the world

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

In the face of climate disaster, a new environmental movement by the name of Extinction Rebellion has risen up, and they will make sure you hear their plea -- 'To governments of the world: we declared a climate and ecological emergency. You did not do enough. To everybody else: rebel' The environmental group, which was founded in the United Kingdom, has planned a large coordinated movement -- called International Rebellion -- in more than 60 global cities. Demonstrators blocked roads and bridges leading to the Palace of Westminster in central London. They staged a "die-in" in Wellington, New Zealand. They obstructed a major roundabout in Berlin and splattered fake blood on Wall Street's "Charging Bull" sculpture. Here are some of the most powerful images from the movement.

Nirav Modi's remand extended till June 27

Nirav Modi's remand extended till June 27

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The judge also asked the Indian government to provide within 14 days the information on which prison he will be held at.

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Arthur, Bradburn and Puttick resign from PCB

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Meanwhile, the sports ministry has asked the PCB not to offer a long-term contract to its incumbent director of cricket Mohammad Hafeez yet, who came into the role after the 50-overs World Cup last year.

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Robert Vadra questioned by ED for 5.5 hours, denies owning London house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Vadra was directed by a Delhi court to cooperate with the investigation being carried out by the central probe agency after he knocked on its door seeking anticipatory bail in this case.

Beaten Tsitsipas weary of COVID-19 bubble life

Beaten Tsitsipas weary of COVID-19 bubble life

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'The bubble makes it really tiring week by week'

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Houthi Attacks Won't Affect India's Fuel Supplies

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Most of India's oil supplies are expected to stay safe because of the country's good relations with both Russia and Iran. That would take care of over a third of India's supplies.

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Pakistani bus driver's son Sadiq Khan is new mayor of London

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The 45-year-old former human rights lawyer also becomes the first Muslim Mayor of London.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Will India That Is Bharat Become Ram Rajya Now?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Will BJP campaigners start using the term 'Ram Rajya' to refer to the nation under Modi's rule, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Wimbledon defends ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

AELTC took the decision in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Queen likely to host Biden at Buckingham Palace: Report

Queen likely to host Biden at Buckingham Palace: Report

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is expected to host US President Joe Biden at Buckingham Palace ahead of the G7 summit scheduled between June 11 and 13.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Leicester Square

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly at Leicester Square

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Reader Sridhar R Gondesi sent us a picture of Sourav Ganguly from London.

UK: Five held for plot to harm Pope

UK: Five held for plot to harm Pope

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

Five people, suspected to be Arabs, were arrested in London on Friday over an alleged plot to harm Pope Benedict XVI, now on a state visit to the UK. The five men, in the age group of 26-50, were picked up by Scotland Yard on Friday morning in central London and were being questioned by counter-terror detectives.

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

20-month ban for France's World Cup winning captain

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

France's World Cup-winning captain Hugo Lloris has been banned from driving for 20 months and fined after pleading guilty to a charge of drink driving, British media reported on Wednesday.

When two of the most powerful men met

When two of the most powerful men met

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Ambani played the role of a quintessential and successful Indian businessmen - confident, yet very meek.

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Fundraising via initial public offers (IPOs) dropped 52.2 per cent to $147.2 billion in the first eight months of calendar year 2023 (CY23), suggests a recent report by GlobalData, a London-based analytics and consulting company. At the country level, the report suggests, India topped the charts with 152 transactions worth $3.8 billion during this period, primarily due to a higher number of SME IPOs, followed by the US with 99 deals totaling $16 billion, while China ranked third with 88 transactions worth $32.3 billion. "An analysis of GlobalData's Deals Database reveals that there were 750 IPO listings registered with an aggregate deal value of $147.2 billion in the first eight months of 2023 on the stock exchanges worldwide.

London highrise residents had warned officials of 'firetrap'

London highrise residents had warned officials of 'firetrap'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Police expect that toll to rise significantly as the building is searched.

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Mumbai cheapest, London most expensive city to live and work

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

London has become the world's most expensive city to live and work, overtaking Asian hotspot Hong Kong, according to study by real estate adviser, Savills.

Nurse's death 'tragic', 'unforeseeable': Radio station

Nurse's death 'tragic', 'unforeseeable': Radio station

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

The owners of the Australian radio station that carried out the prank call which apparently led to an Indian-origin nurse's suicide said today that the tragedy was 'unforeseeable', promising immediate action and review of broadcasting processes.

Top PHOTOS: The world in the week gone by

Top PHOTOS: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com14 Nov 2010

We bring you a collection of the best Reuters photos taken around the world last week.

Cost of hosting G20 meet pegged at pound 50 mn

Cost of hosting G20 meet pegged at pound 50 mn

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

The total cost of hosting the crucial G20 summit in London's Docklands on April 2, at which global recession will be the main topic, may be about pound 50 million, including pound 10 million for security.

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

'Aster DM's plan is to be among top three in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

'Now that we are a pure-play India business, many investors are open to investing.'

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi remanded in custody till April 15

PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi remanded in custody till April 15

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Most of the legal cases in the UK are switching to videolink and telephonic options where possible, with all new jury trials suspended amid the social distancing rules in place to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

At this poignant historic moment one can only wish that institutions are not built by bricks and mortars, but also by the rich Parliamentary traditions which have stood the test of time which needs to be strengthened by all stakeholders, notes Rup Narayan Das, a former joint secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Lodha group's amazing success story amid the gloom

Lodha group's amazing success story amid the gloom

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

The real estate developer may have deferred its IPO and realty may be in the dumps, but that hasn't stopped it from making acquisitions worth Rs 12,000 crore.

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

He helps Indian banks raise money in London

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story

I'm proud of my life: Agassi

I'm proud of my life: Agassi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Tennis great Andre Agassi was in his element while revealing his innermost thoughts on life on and off the court on Wednesday and said he was proud of his life.

Prince William, Kate to name baby after Diana?

Prince William, Kate to name baby after Diana?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Termed as the most anticipated pregnancy since the Princess Diana's, British Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their first child after 19 months of marriage.

Thatcher body removed from Ritz, funeral on April 17

Thatcher body removed from Ritz, funeral on April 17

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The funeral of former British Premier Margaret Thatcher will be held on April 17, the UK government announced on Tuesday, while undertakers removed the body of the 'Iron Lady' from the Ritz Hotel, where she died of a stroke at the age of 87.

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

WikiLeaks founder Assange arrested in UK

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

The 47-year-old faces allegations that he publicly released secret documents relating to the United States.

Lady Gaga meets Wikileaks' Julian Assange

Lady Gaga meets Wikileaks' Julian Assange

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The singer made a quick stop during her visit to London.

UK coronavirus deaths rise by 563 to 2,352

UK coronavirus deaths rise by 563 to 2,352

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The department of health said 29,474 people have tested positive for the virus, an increase of 4,324 cases since Tuesday, as the country remains under lockdown with the government's advice for people to stay at home and observe strict social distancing when outside for exercising or buying essentials.

To retrieve PoK very much on govt agenda: Union minister

To retrieve PoK very much on govt agenda: Union minister

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'If only the then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had allowed the then home minister Sardar Patel to handle Jammu and Kashmir in the same manner he was handling other princely states of India, today the part of Jammu and Kashmir that is illegally occupied by Pakistan would have been a part of India and the issue of PoJK would have never have risen'

Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Nurse death: No charges for DJs involved in hoax call

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

No charges will be brought against two Australian DJs over a hoax call to a British hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate that led to the suicide of a Indian-origin nurse, the Crown Prosecution Service said on Friday.

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The federal probe agency has also called for documents and the recording of statements of some company executives under provisions of the FEMA, they said.

In PHOTOS: The world's most SHOCKING moments of 2012

In PHOTOS: The world's most SHOCKING moments of 2012

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

From shootout at an elementary school to a nurse's suicide over a hoax call, from a scandal involving the CIA chief cheating on his wife to romps of Britain's prince in Las Vegas, 2012 continued to send shockwaves across the globe. Here are some of the moments that stopped us in our tracks.

Beckham wins Sport Industry award

Beckham wins Sport Industry award

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Former England captain David Beckham won the Outstanding Contribution to British Sport accolade at the 2007 Sport Industry Awards on Thursday.