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COVID-19: Prince Charles launches emergency fund for South Asia

COVID-19: Prince Charles launches emergency fund for South Asia

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The 71-year-old heir to the British throne, who himself recovered from the coronavirus at the end of last month, praised Britain's Asian community for the 'vital role' it has been playing during the pandemic as he called for the diaspora to donate generously to help the most vulnerable in their countries of origin.

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Abu Dhabi GP: McLaren on course for title after front row sweep

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Lando Norris led a McLaren front row sweep in qualifying for the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Saturday

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

What Makes Kalyani Saha So Fabulous

What Makes Kalyani Saha So Fabulous

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Shalini Passi isn't the only one ruffling up feathers on Fabulous Lives VS Bollywood Wives. Kalyani Saha Chawla is doing all that too!

McLaren's Piastri wins maiden F1 Grand Prix in Hungary

McLaren's Piastri wins maiden F1 Grand Prix in Hungary

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Australian driver Oscar Piastri, 23, emerged victorious in his first ever Formula One race at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Multan sign Windies duo Hetmyer, Charles for rest of PSL

Multan sign Windies duo Hetmyer, Charles for rest of PSL

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Afghan spinner Rashid Khan returned to Lahore Qalandars, having exited the tournament in February to honour international commitments.

Charles meets PM, commoners

Charles meets PM, commoners

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

He visited 'Anugriha', a shelter for homeless women, and watched a play by street children.

'Charles de Gaulle' is coming to India

'Charles de Gaulle' is coming to India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, with about 12 Rafale jets on board, will arrive in India this week to take part in the 10-day naval exercise 'Varuna'.

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

PIX: Record-breaking Pooran powers WI past Afghanistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Nicholas Pooran smashed a record-breaking 98 off 53 balls as the West Indies trounced Afghanistan by 104 runs.

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix.

Formula 1: McLaren's Lando Norris wins Dutch GP

Formula 1: McLaren's Lando Norris wins Dutch GP

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris took a commanding Dutch Grand Prix victory on Sunday.

2-time PGA tour winner American golfer Murray dies at 30

2-time PGA tour winner American golfer Murray dies at 30

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Grayson Murray died on Saturday, a day after withdrawing from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The 71-year-old heir to the British throne had been self-isolating on the Queen's Balmoral estate in Scotland after he had been tested by the National Health Service (NHS) in Aberdeenshire last week.

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

McLaren vs Ferrari: The ultimate showdown

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Lewis Hamilton will bring down the curtain on his Mercedes career in Abu Dhabi on Sunday as his past and future Formula One teams, McLaren and Ferrari, fight for a constructors' title to end years of waiting.

Former Wales striker Charles dies

Former Wales striker Charles dies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

John Charles enjoyed the rare distinction of playing an entire career without being booked or sent off.

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Russell on pole in Las Vegas; Verstappen 5th on grid

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Max Verstappen, who could seal his fourth successive championship on Saturday, will line up fifth on the starting grid

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Big boost for US cricket: Tendulkar joins NCL ownership

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Sachin Tendulkar has joined America's National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States.

F1: Piastri's epic win in Baku propels McLaren to top spot

F1: Piastri's epic win in Baku propels McLaren to top spot

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Oscar Piastri won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and sent McLaren top of the constructors' standings in a race that finished with a virtual safety car after a penultimate lap collision between Ferrari's Carlos Sainz and Red Bull's Sergio Perez.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points ahead of Ferrari, with Leclerc an obvious threat and team mate Carlos Sainz qualifying fifth and Mercedes' George Russell sixth.

Present from dabbawallahs for Prince Charles

Present from dabbawallahs for Prince Charles

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

"We have decided to send the bride, Camilla Parker Bowles, a Kolhapuri navvari (nine yards) sari and a blouse and a Maharashtrian turban for Prince Charles," Tiffin Box Suppliers' Association president Raghunath Medge said.

Prince Charles's dream shantytown in India

Prince Charles's dream shantytown in India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

The Prince of Wales is planning to build a shantytown for 15,000 poor people in India, inspired by the one he saw in the film Slumdog Millionaire.

Amazing OTT To Watch This Week!

Amazing OTT To Watch This Week!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Bring out the popcorn, Sukanya Verma promises that there's *tons* to catch up on OTT this week.

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Punjab have never won the IPL since the league's inception in 2008 and the four co-owners will be hoping Australia's World Cup-winning captain takes them all the way.

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

The Charles Sobhraj biopic face-off begins

The Charles Sobhraj biopic face-off begins

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Pooja Bhatt and Anurag Kashyap may soon start work on two different projects based on the infamous serial killer's life.

Priest objects to Charles' wedding

Priest objects to Charles' wedding

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

In his complaint, Rev Paul Williamson of the Church of England described the marriage as "gross and offensive".

Prince Charles and Camilla wed

Prince Charles and Camilla wed

Rediff.com9 Apr 2005

Charles, Bravo strike tons as Windies crush Zimbabwe

Charles, Bravo strike tons as Windies crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Johnson Charles and Darren Bravo struck stylish centuries as West Indies easily beat Zimbabwe by 156 runs in the opening game of their one day series in Grenada on Friday.

Bomb threat saga continues as more flights get threats

Bomb threat saga continues as more flights get threats

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

In the past few days, more than 40 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received bomb threats which later turned out to be hoaxes.

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Zakir Hussain was the maestro of tabla, percussionist, composer and even actor -- a legend who was India's very own and yet belonged to the world. Hussain died from 'idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis', a lung disease, in a San Francisco hospital early Monday. He was 73.

Chetan Bhagat, India's Charles Dickens

Chetan Bhagat, India's Charles Dickens

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Characters that populate his novels, preoccupations they have, ambitions they nurse and obstacles they encounter are all endearingly those of today's real-life India, says Ajit Balakrishnan

Leclerc ends Monaco jinx with dream home win

Leclerc ends Monaco jinx with dream home win

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc won the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday to become the first home winner

Britain's Prince Charles vows not to be a 'meddlesome' future king

Britain's Prince Charles vows not to be a 'meddlesome' future king

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The royal, who celebrates his 70th birthday on November 14, spoke at length about how he sees the role of the monarch compared to that of being heir to the throne during a special BBC documentary 'Prince, Son & Heir -- Charles at 70' to be aired in the United Kingdom on Thursday night.

Norris takes dominant win in Singapore GP

Norris takes dominant win in Singapore GP

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris dominated the Singapore Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday to take another chunk out of Max Verstappen's Formula One championship lead.

Prince Charles to visit Rajasthan

Prince Charles to visit Rajasthan

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

The heir to the British throne will spend three days in the state on a personal visit.

Review: Main Aur Charles music is different

Review: Main Aur Charles music is different

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The music of Main Aur Charles may not burn the charts, but it it should go well with the film's narrative, says Aelina Kapoor.

F1: Norris beats Verstappen to clinch US Grand Prix pole

F1: Norris beats Verstappen to clinch US Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

McLaren's Lando Norris hailed the best qualifying lap of his career after beating F1 leader Max Verstappen to pole position at the US Grand Prix.

Amala Paul Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Amala Paul Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Amala Paul and her husband Jagat Desai will soon welcome their first child.