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All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

PHOTOS: Britain turns into Waterworld

PHOTOS: Britain turns into Waterworld

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes as 'unprecedented' levels of flooding continue to hit the already blighted north of England.

Prince Andrew visits Chennai

Prince Andrew visits Chennai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Indians in US? Inventions on the way

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

According to a report prepared by a team of researchers from Harvard, Duke and New York Universities, the number of Indian nationals contributing to US international patent applications touched 5.5 per cent in 2006.

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The first seven picks of the draft entered as college freshman and 18-year-old Frenchman Frank Ntilikina was taken by the New York Knicks with the eighth choice.

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The 41- year old is currently the head of macro trading in Goldman's Securities Division.

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Can You Watch 384 Films In A Year?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2021.

Modi gifts for the Queen: Darjeeling tea, organic honey, Tanchoi stoles...

Modi gifts for the Queen: Darjeeling tea, organic honey, Tanchoi stoles...

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday presented Queen Elizabeth some photographs taken 54 years ago from her first visit to India in January-February 1961 when she was the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi.

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Five months ago, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot. Now, his cousin, Princess Eugenie -- Queen Elizabeth's grand daughter -- is marrying Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel. Here are the highlights from the second royal wedding of the year.

What's Kate going to wear for her tour of India

What's Kate going to wear for her tour of India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Fashion conscious Kate Middleton will reportedly be packing 12-15 outfits for her six-day visit to India and Bhutan after an advance team completed a recce of locations, including the iconic Taj Mahal.

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.

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Sports Shorts: Mary Kom to hit your TV screens soon

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Guess what Kate plans to give the Queen for Christmas

Guess what Kate plans to give the Queen for Christmas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Thinking of a perfect gift for in-laws could be brain wracking but Kate Middleton came up with an amazing answer to what should be her first Christmas present to the Queen.

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Trump had come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats for his muted response to the violence unleashed by white supremacists during a rally in Charlottesville.

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rewind: Top 10 images from the week that was

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Images from stories that shaped the week gone by.

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Is COVID-19 lethal for your heart?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The larger number of patients, who are being affected by COVID-19, are essentially people who have a history of heart disease to begin with, and then experience a more severe form of the infection with COVID-19, because of the existing risk factor.'

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com18 May 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Trump, Melania meet Queen as state visit begins

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Apart from meeting members of the Royal Family, US President Trump is expected to discuss climate change and Chinese technology firm Huawei during his talks with outgoing British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday.

Football Extras: Kane honoured at Buckingham Palace

Football Extras: Kane honoured at Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Parineeti's postcards from Australia!

Parineeti's postcards from Australia!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Should Queen Elizabeth II win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Should Queen Elizabeth II win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

'No one knows whether exposure to the Nobel process would be to her liking, or would benefit her symbolic position above the fray,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Tim Pigott-Smith could never leave India behind

Tim Pigott-Smith could never leave India behind

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Tim Pigott-Smith hated the natives in The Jewel in the Crown, but went back a lover of India at the end of the four-month shoot. India not only gave him a career-defining role but touched him in many different ways. Documentary filmmaker Siddharth Kak -- who acted with the classy actor in the beloved television series -- shares his memories with Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

If "innovation" were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie.

The unseen world of a soldier

The unseen world of a soldier

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

These stunning pictures show the reality of life for a serving soldier in the British Army. From displaying true grit on the frontline, to the impressive sight of an Apache soaring out of a raging fireball, to troops simply enjoying some downtime, they offer a glimpse into what troops face daily. The pictures in the annual Army Photographic Competition have been taken by amateur and professional soldier cameramen.

How can India rid itself of malaria?

How can India rid itself of malaria?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

India has the fourth highest number of malaria cases in the world.

When I met the Queen of England

When I met the Queen of England

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Dancer-Choreographer Astad Deboo met Queen Elizabeth, William and Kate at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the launch of India-UK year of Culture. He tells Archana Masih/Rediff.com that the Queen even did a cute little dance movement when he was presented to her.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

A 9/11 in Trump's America

A 9/11 in Trump's America

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Indian Americans speak up about the daunting challenges on the 16th anniversary of the tragedy.

AWESOME photographs of the month: June

AWESOME photographs of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...

'The new singers can't sing good'

'The new singers can't sing good'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'There were no singers like Lata, Kishore, Rafi or Mukesh. And until now, there is nobody. Nobody with that kind of voice, nobody with that kind of brain to learn. Not only to learn, but to improvise. We improvised music, we improvised the songs. Nowadays, they just listen and copy.'

Not terribly excited about Will-Kate's baby: Queen's cousin

Not terribly excited about Will-Kate's baby: Queen's cousin

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

CNN International's Amanpour speaks with Margaret Rhodes, first cousin and longtime friend to Queen Elizabeth II. They speak about the impending birth of the Royal baby, the harsh public reaction to the Queen following the death of Princess Diana, and her thoughts on the film, The King's Speech. The transcript of this interview is below:

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