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The race of the superbikes: KTM vs Yamaha vs Honda

The race of the superbikes: KTM vs Yamaha vs Honda

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Here are three superbikes that will be jostling for your attention in the times ahead.

Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Greatness awaits unheralded New Zealand in WTC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'Rather than worrying too much about results, it's about trying to stick to a brand of cricket that we want to be proud of playing. I guess that's something that came out in the 2015 World Cup and it's flowed on from there.'

Thallumaala Won't Let You Breathe Or Blink

Thallumaala Won't Let You Breathe Or Blink

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Friendships are not merely severed, but built over scuffles. And just about anything can stir things up -- a long-standing feud, a pointless stare, a disrupted moral stance, a fist that ricochets off a face and smacks another face in the near vicinity, observes Sreehari Nair.

Ashwin and Jadeja should both play in WTC final, says Prasad

Ashwin and Jadeja should both play in WTC final, says Prasad

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Former pacer Venkatesh Prasad feels that a high-on-resources India has got all bases covered to get past a high-on-confidence New Zealand in the ICC World Test Championship final, starting in Southampton from June 18.

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: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

PHOTOS: Royals in the jungle: Will and Kate@Kaziranga

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

British royal couple Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton on Thursday visited the Kaziranga National Park in a jeep safari.

No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Harry also spoke about walking behind his mother's coffin as a 12-year-old and said no child 'should be asked to do that under any circumstances'.

Britain's Queen tells Harry he's always welcome back

Britain's Queen tells Harry he's always welcome back

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

During a four-hour-long heart to heart over lunch at Windsor Castle on Sunday, the 93-year-old monarch told the 35 -year-old Duke of Sussex that he was a "much loved" member of her family and that he will be welcome back with open arms if he changes his mind in future.

PHOTO: William and Kate's first public kiss!

PHOTO: William and Kate's first public kiss!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Kate and William, now the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge pose in the balcony of the Buckingham Palace

Dress for diplomacy: Kate Middleton wears desi designer

Dress for diplomacy: Kate Middleton wears desi designer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Right ahead of her first India tour, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton showed us how to dress diplomatically!

Wal-Mart deputy chief gets feel of Indian retail

Wal-Mart deputy chief gets feel of Indian retail

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

With his Mumbai sojourn,Wal-Mart Vice-Chairman Michael Duke gave enough signals that Wal-Mart is testing waters before it actually enters the organised retail in India.

UK lockdown hero Captain Tom dies of COVID at 100

UK lockdown hero Captain Tom dies of COVID at 100

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

When the war veteran set out to walk 100 laps of his garden in Marston Moretaine in Bedfordshire before his 100th birthday, he was aiming to raise a humble 1,000. But his determination to complete the challenge while using a walking frame captured the public's imagination during the pandemic and within days he had raised tens of millions of pounds, with the figure continuing to grow even after he had completed the 100th lap.

Murray honoured with OBE

Murray honoured with OBE

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Briton's Andy Murray was awarded an OBE by the Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Thursday.

Princess Charlotte to mark birthday with virtual party with Queen

Princess Charlotte to mark birthday with virtual party with Queen

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are isolating at their Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, eastern England, during the coronavirus lockdown have planned all the usual trimmings of birthday cake and some games as well as a surprise video call from her great grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial on Friday.

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The exhibition, which will run from October 26 to January 6 next year, will also feature her exquisite veil and a diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent to her by The Queen, which will be on public display for the first time.

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Prince George became the star of the Kensington Palace party after greeting Michelle and Barack Obama in his dressing gown and slippers.

Prince William takes a stand. Are you with him?

Prince William takes a stand. Are you with him?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

No one should be bullied for their sexuality, William said.

Panesar on why Moeen should play against India...

Panesar on why Moeen should play against India...

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Monty Panesar feels England would be making a mistake if they don't play the experienced Moeen Ali alongside left-arm spinner Jack Leach in the first Test against India, beginning in Chennai on Friday.

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The royal couple received a warm welcome at the national park, which is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, as young men and women danced to foot-tapping music.

PIX: Stokes, Buttler honoured at Buckingham Palace

PIX: Stokes, Buttler honoured at Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

English all-rounder Ben Stokes was given a royal honour at the Buckingham Palace after he guided his side to the ICC World Cup triumph last year. Along with Stokes, Jos Buttler, Eoin Morgan, coach Trevor Bayliss, and Joe Root also received the honours as part of the New Year's Honours List.

William, Kate to make maiden India tour next year

William, Kate to make maiden India tour next year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prince William and his wife Kate will undertake their maiden visit to India next year, Kensington Palace announced on Friday.

What's HOT on the OTT menu

What's HOT on the OTT menu

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Variety is the spice of life and the greatest USP of OTT platforms. Sukanya Verma points out all the wonderful stuff to choose from this week's mix.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The cottage had been a royal gift to Abdul Karim by Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, in recognition of his service and as a sign of her affection towards her Indian aide and confidant.

Prince William pushes for FA reform to stay relevant

Prince William pushes for FA reform to stay relevant

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Britain's Prince William has urged the Football Association to reform its governance structure to avoid falling short of modern standards.

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

PHOTOS: William, Kate in India for royal tour

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived in Mumbai on Sunday as part of their seven-day tour of India and Bhutan, aimed at building up strong bonds with the two countries.

Hussain on what ails England on India tour

Hussain on what ails England on India tour

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

'... this was a chastening defeat... but that's what the challenge is playing away from home, the same way as it is when you go to Australia and we used to have to cope with the bounce at Perth.'

How can I stop biting my nails?

How can I stop biting my nails?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Close family members on Sunday visited Kensington Palace to see Prince William and wife Kate Middleton's new baby daughter.

India A batters struggle against Windies pace, all out for 133

India A batters struggle against Windies pace, all out for 133

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The young turks are playing in the challenging English conditions with red duke ball for the first time in their career.

Kuldeep Yadav: From wicket-less at Lord's to five-wickets at Rajkot

Kuldeep Yadav: From wicket-less at Lord's to five-wickets at Rajkot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Kuldeep Yadav says his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket was a result of going back to the drawing board in his bid to improve as a red-ball bowler after being dropped from the Indian team during the England series.

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Queen Elizabeth II used her banquet speech to subtly remind the visiting US President that the international institutions set up after the World War II were designed to ensure the horrors of conflict were not repeated.

Indian American turns mobiles into virtual lens

Indian American turns mobiles into virtual lens

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

A new software system, which enables mobile phone users to obtain location-specific, real-time information, either actively or passively, from other users across the world has been developed by a team led by an Indian-American professor at Duke University.

How pacers can be more effective with pink ball

How pacers can be more effective with pink ball

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

India and Bangladesh will play their first-ever Day/Night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata beginning on Friday.

These photos from UK's Princess Charlotte's christening are too cute!

These photos from UK's Princess Charlotte's christening are too cute!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The first official photographs from the christening of Princess Charlotte were released on Thursday.

My, how you've grown! Britain's Princess Charlotte turns 1

My, how you've grown! Britain's Princess Charlotte turns 1

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Kensington Palace has released four new pictures of the youngest member of the royal family.

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Hold Still: UK lockdown caught on camera

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

After months of anticipation (and 31,000 submissions from the British public), the Britain's Duchess of Cambridge's final selection of images for Hold Still is available to view on the National Portrait Gallery's website. Designed to "capture and document the spirit, the mood, the hopes, the fears and the feelings of the nation" during lockdown, the project brings together 100 moving amateur shots of everything from at-home haircuts to make-shift classrooms; exhausted NHS staffers on duty to dedicated postmen in superhero costumes; pensioners FaceTiming with their grandchildren to mothers cradling their newborn babies. Below, see 22 remarkable images from Hold Still - then head to the The National Portrait Gallery website for the full exhibition.

PHOTOS: Ducati's 'most beautiful bike'

PHOTOS: Ducati's 'most beautiful bike'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Ducati has unveiled the Monster 1200 at the EICMA show and the bike has been voted as the most beautiful bike at the motorcycle event.

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Kensington Palace also revealed other details from the royal wedding.

Why Pakistan may play two spinners in England...

Why Pakistan may play two spinners in England...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Younis said the ongoing England-West Indies series has shown that the pitches at Southampton and Manchester are now slow and sluggish.