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Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Queen likely to host Biden at Buckingham Palace: Report

Queen likely to host Biden at Buckingham Palace: Report

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is expected to host US President Joe Biden at Buckingham Palace ahead of the G7 summit scheduled between June 11 and 13.

British Queen's platinum jubilee has a Bollywood touch

British Queen's platinum jubilee has a Bollywood touch

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Wedding Party will be performed in an elaborate Bollywood style, by 250 performers of all ages, from London, Birmingham, Leicester, Manchester, Southampton and Newcastle.

UK Queen's granddaughter weds in secret ceremony

UK Queen's granddaughter weds in secret ceremony

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Beatrice, 31, and Mozzi, 37, had been due to marry at the Chapel Royal, at St James's Palace in London with 150 guests in May but postponed the plans amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Cameron hosted Modi for what has been described as an "intimate dinner" on Thursday evening after a power-packed day that included delegation-level talks, an address to MPs and a speech at the financial hub of London.

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told MPs that the bill had received Royal Assent, which involves Queen Elizabeth II's final approval required to make it an Act of Parliament.

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

British Indian MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday called for the world-famous 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond to be returned to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Britain's Prince Philip, 97, gives up driving licence after car crash

Britain's Prince Philip, 97, gives up driving licence after car crash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Prince Philip's decision to surrender his licence comes weeks after he caused a car crash near the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, in which his Land Rover Freelander landed on its side after a collision with a Kia.

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.

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

William admits coronavirus fears for Charles, Queen

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

William, the Duke of Cambridge who is second in line to the throne, also spoke of his worry for his grandparents -- Queen Elizabeth II, 93, and her husband Prince Philip, 98 -- who are both isolated away at Windsor Castle during the pandemic.

Prince Charles, Camilla to visit India in November

Prince Charles, Camilla to visit India in November

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker-Bowles will make a nine-day visit to India next month on their way to Sri Lanka for the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Bets are off, Queen isn't leaving the British throne

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The Buckingham Palace has been forced to deny rumours the Queen is abdicating Britain's throne in her annual Christmas Day broadcast, after a bookmaker said it was suspending bets following a flurry of "unusual" activity.

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

Is The Crown Fact or Fiction?

Is The Crown Fact or Fiction?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

For the current generation, enchanted by the monarchy but unaware of its past, The Crown may well perform the role of a history textbook, notes Dhruv Munjal.

Brexit bill crosses UK Parliament finish line

Brexit bill crosses UK Parliament finish line

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a statement on Thursday that the European Union Withdrawal Agreement Bill has cleared its parliamentary stages and is now awaiting Royal Assent by Queen Elizabeth II before it goes on for EU ratification.

Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Queen filmed saying Chinese officials were 'very rude'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Her comments, which were aired on Wednesday, were recorded by an official royal cameraman during a Buckingham Palace garden party.

PHOTOS: After Mumbai, Wills-Kate weave their magic in Delhi

PHOTOS: After Mumbai, Wills-Kate weave their magic in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

After wrapping up the Mumbai leg of the tour with a tech entrepreneurs showcase, the Royal couple headed to New Delhi where they first paid tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti. Here are the best moments from Monday.

When A President Disliked A PM

When A President Disliked A PM

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

How could a President, seen as a political time-server, have manoeuvred things to a stage where he could strike fear into the heart of a prime minister who, only two-and-a-half years before, had been elected with the largest majority in history?

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

What did Boris Johnson do in Gujarat?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

He is the first British prime minister to visit Gujarat.

Lindsay Lohan wore a hijab and the internet is really confused

Lindsay Lohan wore a hijab and the internet is really confused

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

People were both happy and angry about her appearance.

REVEALED: How India's future naval aircraft carrier will be

REVEALED: How India's future naval aircraft carrier will be

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

or the first time, the size and specifications of the Indian Navy's future aircraft carrier have been officially acknowledged.

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.

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.

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

William, Harry pay tribute to 'extraordinary' grandpa Prince Philip

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Both brothers, reportedly estranged in recent months since Harry stepped back as a frontline royal after his wedding to Meghan Markle, make references to the late Duke's sense of humour and describe him as a man of service.

Rishi Sunak next in line as UK PM deputy after foreign minister

Rishi Sunak next in line as UK PM deputy after foreign minister

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Sunak, who has been leading the UK government's economic response during the COVID-19 lockdown as the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will automatically step in as part of an established order of precedence in the UK -- which does not have a written Constitution.

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton for lunch to the accompaniment of classical music.

Modi tours Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover plant

Modi tours Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover plant

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited a Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover factory in the West Midlands region of England that is known as the flagship Indian investment in the UK.

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

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

More Indians will take vaccine if politicians do: Survey

More Indians will take vaccine if politicians do: Survey

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In India, Opposition parties along with healthcare professionals have urged the government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and top leaders, to take either of the Covishield or Covaxin doses, which could help in drastically reducing trust and fear issues amongst citizens., reports Sohini Das.

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Robertson received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to the local community.

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Zendaya wins. Sheryl Lee Ralph makes history. Micheal Keaton delivers a beautiful speech.

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in talks with the Buckingham Palace team handling their transition away from frontline royal duties, with some complications around the use of Sussex Royal as the phrase to be associated with their charitable work and other causes going forward.

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Spring is here and the flowers are in full bloom. Welcome to the Chelsea Flower Show, held from May 22 to May 26. This year the theme was 'Summer of Love', inspired by the Royal Wedding and the 1960's/70's cultural revolution. Here are colorful and cheery scenes from this year's grand garden party.

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some believe that, as prime minister, Sunak will be particularly friendly to India and that he would return the Kohinoor and do similar gestures to his motherland. Such wishful thinking is not likely to materialise as he will act in the best interests of the UK and will not even appear to favour India, argues Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton were bestowed with the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the day of their wedding in April 2011.

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The UK and Canadian governments are among those being consulted by royal aides to work out a solution after Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced their decision to step back as senior royals and assume more financially independent roles while dividing their time between Britain and North America.

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.