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Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

First Look: Meet Shilpa's new shark

First Look: Meet Shilpa's new shark

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Max Clifford is one of the greatest manipulators of tabloid media.

Watford the surprise package in the English Premier League

Watford the surprise package in the English Premier League

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Like Chelsea, the humble Hertfordshire club, whose only season in European football was 35 years ago, completed their third victory from three games on Sunday, when they beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to add to victories over Brighton and Burnley.

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Varun Dhawan on IIFA act: 'Extremely sorry if I have hurt anyone'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Varun Dhawan's statement comes in after he -- along with IIFA hosts Karan Johar and Saif Ali Khan -- were criticised on social media for the joke made at the expense of Kangana Ranaut.

Ranbir, Hrithik, Salman: 14 TRENDIEST men's hairstyles!

Ranbir, Hrithik, Salman: 14 TRENDIEST men's hairstyles!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Want a new hairstyle? Read this first.

Aus team culture criticism 'blown out of proportion': Ponting

Aus team culture criticism 'blown out of proportion': Ponting

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) has slapped 12-month bans on Steve Smith and David Warner, while suspending Cameron Bancroft, who was caught using a piece of sandpaper on the ball in the Cape Town Test, for nine months following the controversy which rocked cricket in Australia.

Serena felled, Sharapova survives

Serena felled, Sharapova survives

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The only former champion in the women's draw, Serena Williams, was ousted in the second round of the French Open.

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Ousmane Dembele struck early and Lionel Messi converted a late penalty as Barcelona won 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday after Alvaro Morata had three goals disallowed for offside for the Serie A side.

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

From visualisation to reality, Canada toasts 'Queen B'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The 19-year-old's triumph, which came in her US Open main draw debut and against the undisputed queen of the sport, was the latest step in a meteoric rise for Andreescu and it dominated front pages across the country.

PHOTOS: Captain Smith drags Australia back from brink

PHOTOS: Captain Smith drags Australia back from brink

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Captain Steve Smith frustrated England with a fighting half-century and pushed Australia to 165 for four at the close of a see-sawing day two, rescuing the hosts after a top order collapse in the series-opening Ashes Test in Brisbane on Friday.

Australia won't stay silent in England, says captain Paine

Australia won't stay silent in England, says captain Paine

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Australia will not stay silent during their one-day series in England, the first tour since the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket, captain Tim Paine said.

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

'In-form Anderson can make it hard for Kohli'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Glenn McGrath cautioned that an in-form Jimmy Anderson could make things tougher for the Indian captain this time too.

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Linkin Park lead singer Chester Bennington dies at 41

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Brian Elias, the chief of operations for the Los Angeles County coroner's office, confirmed the death and said it was being investigated as a possible suicide.

Beckhams settle libel case over marriage claim

Beckhams settle libel case over marriage claim

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

The British celebrity couple reached a settlement on Thursday in their libel case against a newspaper that said their marriage was on the rocks.

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi No 8 in UK

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi No 8 in UK

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Mujhse Shaadi Karogi was shown on just 32 screens throughout the UK but still reached the No 8 slot.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

Australia captain Paine hints at ODI retirement after England whitewash

Australia captain Paine hints at ODI retirement after England whitewash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Australia captain Tim Paine has cast doubt over his One-Day International future after his touring side were thumped 5-0 by England, who sealed the series whitewash with a one-wicket victory in Manchester on Sunday.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

Meet this new Spanish left-hander in French Open quarters...

Meet this new Spanish left-hander in French Open quarters...

Rediff.com29 May 2016

A Spanish left-hander moved into the quarter-finals of the French Open on Sunday. No surprise there, although his name was not Rafael Nadal but Albert Ramos-Vinolas.

Top 10: The greatest music festivals in the world

Top 10: The greatest music festivals in the world

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

From the UK to Poland, each of these festivals attract the best of crowds. Have you booked your tickets yet?

Arsenal rally to down Chelsea and make League Cup final

Arsenal rally to down Chelsea and make League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Arsenal fought back from a goal down against old foes Chelsea to reach the League Cup final as Granit Xhaka poked home to complete a 2-1 second-leg win on Wednesday that set up a Wembley showdown with Manchester City.

Jeev charges into tied second place

Jeev charges into tied second place

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

England's David Lynn clung on to his overnight one-stroke lead at the US$1.8 million Volvo China Open.

Hey beautiful!

Hey beautiful!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Photographer Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and his sharp eyes bring you some of the most stylish people who were not on the runway on Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week.

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

The general defending Ladakh against the Chinese

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, who commands the 'Fire and Fury' 14 Corps, has the experience and talent to face down the Chinese challenge. The general is a rare combination of thinker and tough-minded doer, observes David Devadas.

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Boeing bullish on India as Modi promises friendly environment

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Defence major Boeing on Monday proposed greater business engagement with India, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised the US companies to provide friendlier business environment in the country.

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Cricket Buzz: New shirt sponsor for Australia after ball tampering scandal

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cricket Australia have signed a four-year agreement with energy provider Alinta Energy, potentially laying to rest concerns over a financial fallout from the ball-tampering scandal in March.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Meet the Woh in Hindi Cinema

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Perfect occasion for Sukanya Verma to look into all the Woh woes in Hindi cinema.

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Andhadhun made a forgotten star famous again

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'The critics were writing so well about me, I was shocked!' 'My phone didn't stop ringing!' 'This is the biggest tribute for a senior actor.' 'Now, I can pack up.'

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Champions League PICS: Messi's Barca in semis; Ronaldo's Juve stunned

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League quarter-final 2nd leg matches played on Tuesday

Cricket Buzz: Australia's Warner, Smith dominant on club return

Cricket Buzz: Australia's Warner, Smith dominant on club return

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

The 29-year-old, who got married this week, received a warm welcome from an unusually large crowd at the Glenn McGrath Oval and looked his usual twitchy self at the crease as he rattled off a half century in 62 balls.

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Superb snaps from Siena International Photo Awards

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Gazing upon the prize-winning images of the Siena International Photo Awards 2019 is something of a roller coaster experience. The overall winner is a compelling picture of a boy trying to retrieve his ball behind an armed guard in Liberia, taken by British photographer Jonathan Banks. He was up against some extremely talented competition, as our selection shows.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia dominant as England stare at innings defeat

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia dominant as England stare at innings defeat

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Images from Day 4 of the 5th and final Ashes Test between Australia and England at the SCG in Sydney on Sunday

Amazon Echo Dot, Echo or Echo Plus: Which one should you choose?

Amazon Echo Dot, Echo or Echo Plus: Which one should you choose?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The Alexa-powered devices are here.

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

National Geographic was kind enough to let us display the winning images and honourable mentions from the four categories: Wildlife, Landscapes, Aerials, and Underwater.

Top places to travel in 2019

Top places to travel in 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Make sure that these places feature in your 2019 travel bucket list.

Pandya's absence could be telling for Team India: Chappell

Pandya's absence could be telling for Team India: Chappell

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The Test rivalry, which has risen in stature and intensity over the years, will be renewed with the latest assignment starting December 6 in Adelaide.

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

New skipper Paine on how Aussies should play the game...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Australian team do not need to make wholesale changes to their cricket culture as a few tweaks should once again endear them to home fans, according to Test captain Tim Paine.

Women's WT20 PIX: Clinical England crush India to enter final

Women's WT20 PIX: Clinical England crush India to enter final

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

England will meet Australia in the final after the Southern Stars demolished hosts and last edition's winners West Indies by 71 runs.