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'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

'Sonia Gandhi is a fantastic person'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'And because she was very close to Indira Gandhi, she was close to me.' 'Sonia is a wonderful person'

Story behind viral image at Black Lives Matter protest

Story behind viral image at Black Lives Matter protest

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The photo has resonated with many as a moment of humanity that jarred with the broader narrative of violent scuffles between clashing demonstrators.

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Federer's retirement takes a chunk out of Nadal's life

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The pair faced each other 40 times over the last two decades in one of the sport's most enduring rivalries, with the Spaniard leading the head-to-head 24-16.

'Useless' Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif up for grabs

'Useless' Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif up for grabs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Pakistani premier (eBay item no 162037014813) currently stands at a 66,200 (Rs 62 lakh) bidding price. So far, 100 bids have been made.

Pujara to miss Sussex's first game due to visa issues

Pujara to miss Sussex's first game due to visa issues

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Out-of-favour India Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara's debut for Sussex has been delayed until next week due to visa issues and he will miss the side's first County Championship match of the season starting Thursday.

'India Is Ready For The World!'

'India Is Ready For The World!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'Never in the history of Indian cinema did we have a distribution system for 240 countries, but we have it now.' 'And if we still keep catering to the B and C-tiers of our country, and not the whole world, then we are really being losers.' 'The visionaries of the industry must pull up their socks and say that now we will create for the world.'

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

25 DAZZLING FRAMES In Karan Johar Movies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

On his 50th birthday on May 25, Sukanya Verma celebrates the man and his movies.

Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman's daughter ties the knot

Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman's daughter ties the knot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Isabella and Parker had exchanged vows in the presence of close pals on September 18.

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

G20 summit: Delhi civic body makes big plans to fight dengue

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Municipal authorities have envisioned a comprehensive and pro-active plan to combat dengue this year with focussed fumigation at monument sites and markets in Delhi, which will host the G20 summit in September.

Rohit has not asked for rest: MI coach

Rohit has not asked for rest: MI coach

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Boucher admitted that Mumbai Indians have gone back to the drawing board to discuss their death overs bowling, after conceding 96 runs in the last five overs against Punjab Kings followed by 70 runs off four overs against Gujarat Titans to end up on the losing side in both the games.

Ex-British model convicted for killing Indian doc

Ex-British model convicted for killing Indian doc

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

A former British child model is among two youths found guilty of murdering an Indian-origin doctor and taking away his money to pay for a prostitute, with both convicts facing life imprisonment.

Sienna Miller, Brad Pitt: A day out in Hollywood

Sienna Miller, Brad Pitt: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Attacker screaming 'this is for Syria' stabs 3 in London station

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

This is the first terrorist attack on British soil since the murder of fusilier Lee Rigby in May, 2013.

Woolworths to cut 450 jobs amid buyer hunt: Report

Woolworths to cut 450 jobs amid buyer hunt: Report

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

"About 450 head office and support staff are being made redundant by Woolworths as the turmoil surrounding the stricken retail chain's future continues," the Guardian website said. Deloitte, which has been appointed as the administrator for the collapsed retail chain said that the job cuts would be in Woolworths' Central London and Rochdale offices and not in the 815 stores of Entertainment UK, its DVD and CD distribution business, The Times said.

Just like old times as rain delays start of Wimbledon

Just like old times as rain delays start of Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Murky skies and drizzle could not dampen the enthusiasm of spectators arriving on Monday

Federer ready to get on a roll at Wimbledon

Federer ready to get on a roll at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Despite being the king of Wimbledon, Federer has found himself in the same strict bubble as every other player in the draw this year, rather than in his usual plush rented house with his family a stroll away from the grounds.

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday wished continued success for his country in its post-Brexit future as he left the Downing Street to meet Queen Elizabeth II to tender his resignation.

Here's why Nadal, Sock and Thiem were all up at 4am!

Here's why Nadal, Sock and Thiem were all up at 4am!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Rafael Nadal and the world's best men's tennis players found themselves having to endure a 4 a.m. meeting in the freezing cold after fire alarms forced them to evacuate their central London hotel on Tuesday.

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Nirav Modi denied bail for the third time

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Modi's defence team doubled the bail security to 2 million pounds and offered he would stay on 24-hour curfew at his London flat.

Margaret Thatcher hospitalised, but stable

Margaret Thatcher hospitalised, but stable

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

Lady Thatcher has suffered previous bouts of ill health in a series of strokes in 2005. She was then advised by doctors to refrain from making public speeches.

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Paris on Tuesday.

3-day survey found many tax-linked irregularities at BBC, says I-T dept

3-day survey found many tax-linked irregularities at BBC, says I-T dept

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The income and profits shown by various BBC group entities are "not commensurate" with the scale of their operations in India and tax has not been paid on certain remittances by its foreign entities, the income tax authorities said Friday, a day after they ended a three-day-long survey operation against the British media organisation.

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Man, child wave Islamic State flag outside UK Parliament

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A man marched past the British Parliament cloaked in an Islamic State in Iraq and Syria flag with a young girl on his shoulders brandishing the flag's smaller version.

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

Adorable alert! Prince George steals Queen's birthday show

Adorable alert! Prince George steals Queen's birthday show

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

An excited Prince George watched his first Trooping the Colour parade to mark his great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's birthday in London.

Spotted! Vijay Mallya at India vs Australia match

Spotted! Vijay Mallya at India vs Australia match

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The 63-year-old former Kingfisher Airlines boss, an avid cricket fan, is wanted in India on fraud and money laundering charges amounting to an alleged Rs 9,000 crores.

15-year-old girl arrested for terror offence in UK

15-year-old girl arrested for terror offence in UK

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Officers from the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command arrested the teenager on allegations of preparation of terrorism under Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006, the Met police said.

Brexit or not: Counting underway in UK's historic EU referendum

Brexit or not: Counting underway in UK's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Counting is under way in a referendum that will decide whether the UK remains a member of the European Union.

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

It sure looks a lot like Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

From lights to colourful markets, the world is all lit up to celebrate the holiday cheer! Here are images from around the world.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us!

Rediff.com24 May 2018

These images prove we live in a mad, mad world.

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Indian hotel hosts Tony Blair's party

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

Celebrities who swear by Red Fort include Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai, British Chancellor Gordon Brown and soccer star David Beckham.

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Nirav Modi to be produced before UK court in extradition case

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He is set to be produced from custody before Judge Emma Arbuthnot for the first management hearing in the case, during which a broad timeline is expected for his extradition trial.

Cristiano Ronaldo held on rape charge

Cristiano Ronaldo held on rape charge

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Police are investigating claims by a woman that she was seriously sexually assaulted in a penthouse suite at the Sanderson Hotel in central London.

CBI files 3 fresh FIRs against Mehul Choksi in Rs 6,700-cr PNB fraud case

CBI files 3 fresh FIRs against Mehul Choksi in Rs 6,700-cr PNB fraud case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The diamantaire's counsel said there is a vigilance manual circular that the consortium can lodge only one FIR. Each consortium member cannot lodge separate FIRs, he said.

Chelsea manager Mourinho arrested in dog row

Chelsea manager Mourinho arrested in dog row

Rediff.com16 May 2007

He was held late on Tuesday after an animal health official and two police officers went to his central London home to remove his dog.

No baby for this Spice!

No baby for this Spice!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

With love from govt: Synchronised tax surveys on BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices

With love from govt: Synchronised tax surveys on BBC's Delhi, Mumbai offices

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The surprise action comes weeks after the broadcaster aired a two-part documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and India.

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Known as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein, here are a few glimpses of Stephen Hawking's life.

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

NRI hotelier set to acquire Waldorf Hilton

NRI hotelier set to acquire Waldorf Hilton

Rediff.com1 Dec 2007

NRI hotelier Gulshan Bhatia is the front-runner to acquire Waldorf Hilton for 185 million. Bhatia, who along with her son Asif, has built a fortune of more than 70 million as a hotelier, is poised to acquire the 299-room Waldorf in Central London.