News for 'Elizabeth'

Kamal Haasan Met The Queen TWICE!

Kamal Haasan Met The Queen TWICE!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Kamal Haasan met the Queen in 1997, and then 20 years later.

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rolls-Royce Offers To Co-Create Fighter Engine

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

There is little appetite among combat aircraft engine makers to share the IP that results from a co-creation project. But Rolls-Royce is willing to walk the Aatmanirbhar talk.

Joe Biden to visit India next month for G20 summit

Joe Biden to visit India next month for G20 summit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

United States President Joe Biden will travel to India from September 7 to 10 to attend the G-20 Leaders' Summit during which he will discuss with other leaders a range of global challenges, including the Ukraine conflict, the White House announced on Tuesday.

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Quoting Shakespeare, he noted: "As Shakespeare said of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was a pattern to all princes living."

Charles commits to 'lifelong service' in 1st address as king

Charles commits to 'lifelong service' in 1st address as king

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Charles will be formally proclaimed as King at the Accession Council at 10am local time on Saturday in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace, Buckingham Palace has said. It will mark the first time in history that the ceremony will be televised.

Charles III to be crowned King today

Charles III to be crowned King today

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Charles will be crowned the King of the United Kingdom amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a solemn religious ceremony that dates back almost a thousand years.

Parul takes sensational 5000m gold; Annu emerges on top in javelin throw

Parul takes sensational 5000m gold; Annu emerges on top in javelin throw

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The stunning performance earned Parul her second medal in Hangzhou after claiming a silver in the women's 3000m Steeplechase on Monday.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Queen At Buckingham Palace One Last Time

Queen At Buckingham Palace One Last Time

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

On Tuesday night, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II stayed at Buckingham Palace in London, where she lived almost all her life, for one last time.

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

The Queen's Controversial India Visit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

At sunrise the following day, a hunt was organised for the queen to shoot a female tiger. But she decided a monarch should not make the kill and handed her gun to one of her staff to deliver the fatal shot.

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Queen Rests At Westminster Hall

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

King Charles III led the procession of the coffin from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament for her lying in state.

Modi speaks with new UK PM over phone call

Modi speaks with new UK PM over phone call

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

In their first phone call since Truss assumed office earlier this week, Modi conveyed his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of all Indians and paid tribute to the 96-year-old late monarch's "lifetime of service".

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rishi Sunak creates history at King Charles coronation

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The 42-year-old British Hindu leader read from the Epistle to the Colossians from the New Testament reflecting the theme of service to others, in keeping with the recent tradition of UK Prime Ministers giving readings at State occasions.

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May.

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

"God save the King" were the words with which those gathered reaffirmed the proclamation made by the clerk of the council.

Ladies In Red! Deepika, Elnaaz Sizzle

Ladies In Red! Deepika, Elnaaz Sizzle

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

The folks that smouldered at the GQ Men Of The Year 2022 party.

Fraud Ranbir, Fiery Dimple: On The OTT Menu This Week

Fraud Ranbir, Fiery Dimple: On The OTT Menu This Week

Rediff.com5 May 2023

There's tons more action to catch on OTT this week.

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Man arrested for running up towards Queen's coffin

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A man has been arrested after running towards the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, Lying-in-State at Westminster Hall in London as thousands of mourners file past to pay their respects.

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Mary Kom named Global Indian Icon at UK-India Awards

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

India's first-ever Olympic medallist in women's boxing Mary Kom has been honoured with the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the annual UK-India Awards in Windsor.

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

'Thank you for infectious smile': Prince Harry's tribute to 'granny' Queen

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace'

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

British Parliament Opens: Queen Missing!

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Buckingham Palace released a statement to explain her majesty's absence: 'The queen continues to experience episodic mobility problems' which is why she 'reluctantly decided' to absent herself in person from the formal opening of Great Britain's 2022-2023 legislative session.

Brathwaite expects batters to rise up to SA challenge

Brathwaite expects batters to rise up to SA challenge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Brathwaite, who opens the batting, concedes it will be a big step up from what they faced in Zimbabwe and it will be up to the batters to lay the platform for success against the home side's vaunted pace attack on helpful wickets.

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Here's what Modi discussed with Biden

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Kwatra briefed reporters on the outcomes of the second day of Modi's visit that began in Washington, DC with a grand ceremonial welcome on the South Lawn of the White House.

Queen's coffin lying-in-state after final journey from Buckingham Palace

Queen's coffin lying-in-state after final journey from Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Members of the public began filing past at 5pm local time and will have until 6.30am on the day of the funeral, by which time several thousands are expected to have queued for hours to pay their respects to the Queen.

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background.

How to JAZZ UP Your Style

How to JAZZ UP Your Style

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

See how your favourite stars are making festive fashion fun and easy to copy.

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

On early Monday, September 19, evening, Muick and Sandy stood on the porch at Windsor Castle watching their beloved mistress's cortege pass by.

What The Models Wore To The Met Gala

What The Models Wore To The Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2023

It was more wonderful than you could possibly imagine.

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign poorly, losing 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad, while Arsenal's new signing Marquinhos scored in a 2-1 win at FC Zurich on Thursday.

Biden mispronounces Sunak's name, triggers meme fest

Biden mispronounces Sunak's name, triggers meme fest

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Social media was abuzz with memes and reactions after septuagenarian United States President Joe Biden mis-pronounced the name of newly-appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a Diwali reception he hosted at the White House.

Your OTT Menu For February

Your OTT Menu For February

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the interesting titles coming up in February.

Cong veteran Antony breaks down while paying tribute to Chandy

Cong veteran Antony breaks down while paying tribute to Chandy

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Antony, along with his wife Elizabeth, reached Chandy's residence in Thiruvananthapuram to bid adieu to his trusted lieutenant during trying times of their decades-long political career.

Is UK Ready For Rishi Sunak?

Is UK Ready For Rishi Sunak?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Liz Truss, the British foreign secretary, who has a huge lead over her rival Rishi Sunak, seems a shoo-in to travel to Balmoral Castle in Scotland next week to meet Queen Elizabeth II, the first time ever the monarch will ask a politician to form a government away from Buckingham Palace, her home in London.

The Globes Look: At home, but very GLAM!

The Globes Look: At home, but very GLAM!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Meet the best dressed celebs on the Golden Globes virtual red carpet.

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

A man was arrested at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday evening as he threw suspected shotgun cartridges into the palace grounds, Scotland Yard said.

A life in pictures - Britain's Prince Philip

A life in pictures - Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

From his early years to the duties and pleasures of royal life, we take a look at the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

With Queen's death, Twitterati wants Kohinoor's return to India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Some Twitter users were serious in their demand for the return of the Kohinoor diamond, while others had a humorous take on the issue.

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Stunning PIX: World Aquatics Championships 2023

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Australia's Kyle Chalmers set a blistering pace towards the end to win gold in the blue riband men's 100 metres freestyle at the World Aquatics Championships.