News for 'King George V'

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

Dhoni Smokes Hookah, Video Goes Viral

Dhoni Smokes Hookah, Video Goes Viral

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The CSK captain 'likes smoking a bit of the sheesha or the hookah. So, he quite often would set that up in his room, and it was very much open door policy. You would go in and quite often find a lot of younger players there.'

IPL 8 Squads: Kings XI Punjab

IPL 8 Squads: Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Kings XI Punjab squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Akhilesh renames 8 major districts carved out by Mayawati

Akhilesh renames 8 major districts carved out by Mayawati

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh on Monday renamed eight districts, which had been earlier named by Mayawati, leaving the Bahujan Samaj Party supremo fuming. The decision to change the names was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.

Australia's Bailey to lead Kings XI Punjab

Australia's Bailey to lead Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

'I am extremely honoured and excited to lead Kings XI Punjab this season. I would like to thank the franchisee for having faith in me and entrusting me this opportunity,' said Australia's T20 captain.

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings thrash Kings XI Punjab to reach final

CLT20: Chennai Super Kings thrash Kings XI Punjab to reach final

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Chennai Super Kings stormed into their second Champions League T20 final with a crushing 65-run victory over Kings XI Punjab in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Overcoming the stigma of a stammer

Overcoming the stigma of a stammer

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

It's difficult to understand why people begin to stammer, but everyone who's been through it can relate to the frustration, stigma, and anxiety that it creates.

Kate Moss is the new Twiggy

Kate Moss is the new Twiggy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

This and more news from the world of showbiz in this latest edition of our glamour round-up.

Engineering India: Rebooting innovation in cloud, mobility

Engineering India: Rebooting innovation in cloud, mobility

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

On Engineers' Day Vijay Mhaskar, vice president, Information Management Group, Symantec, shares his insights on how India can offer innovations in the sunrise sector of cloud computing

Historical and amazing photos of Delhi

Historical and amazing photos of Delhi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Delhi was once a provincial town and small commercial centre, but one decision changed its destiny forever.

Unnao rape survivor on ventilator but stable: Docs

Unnao rape survivor on ventilator but stable: Docs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Doctor said the that her advocate was removed from the ventilator for sometime on Tuesday during which his condition remained stable.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, reveals cancer diagnosis

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The update from the 42-year-old royal after a "tough couple of months" comes after weeks of speculation over her health and recovery.

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The state funeral on Monday will take the form of an elaborate ceremony that will see Her Majesty's coffin transported from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and finally to Windsor Castle.

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

HC holds hearing on Sunday as woman constable is attacked on train

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The chief justice, who received a WhatsApp message about the case, heard the matter at his residence at 8 pm on Sunday and gave directions to constitute a bench comprising himself and Justice Srivastava.

Do you know when Queen Elizabeth learnt driving?

Do you know when Queen Elizabeth learnt driving?

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is the international celebration throughout 2012 marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the thrones of seven countries upon the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952.

Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Nitish Kumar, The King Of Somersaults

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Wait for a while before he does another somersault... But one thing is reasonably certain -- the twice betrayed BJP may not embrace him again, predicts Virendra Kapoor.

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Big screens in parks, cinema chains across UK to show Queen's funeral

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The UK's first state funeral in 57 years follows a strict protocol and will be steeped in military traditions, with rehearsals being undertaken for many days.

Unusual monsoon pics: Bidding the rains farewell

Unusual monsoon pics: Bidding the rains farewell

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the last set of responses!

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Amputated girl athlete being flown to Delhi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

The decision followed detection of a serious infection for which she underwent a second round of surgery at the King George's Medical College under Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University in Lucknow on Sunday.

UP: Teen dies from attackers wounds

UP: Teen dies from attackers wounds

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Just as fiercely as she fought with her attackers, to thwart their advances, 16-year old Poonam battled with her wounds for 17 days before succumbing to the trauma and pain at the King George's Medical University in Lucknow on Thursday night.

Kings XI lose to Chevrolet Warriors

Kings XI lose to Chevrolet Warriors

Rediff.com15 Apr 2009

Kings XI Punjab failed to score a stiff 19 required off the last over and lost to Chevrolet Warriors by 10 runs in a warm-up Twenty20 match ahead of the Indian Premier League second season on Tuesday. Set a target of 152 to win, Kings XI lost wickets at regular intervals and could only muster 141 for 6 at the Sahara Oval, St George's Park.

No Indian university in world's top 300

No Indian university in world's top 300

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru is placed in the 301-350 group of the Times Higher Education Rankings 2020 released Wednesday.

Who divided India?

Who divided India?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

Historian Stanley Wolpert's book -- Shameful Flight -- revisits Partition, and lays the blame for one of the most horrific episodes of the 20th century squarely on the shoulders of a Briton, finds Arthur J Pais.

England's Salt shines in epic run chase vs West Indies

England's Salt shines in epic run chase vs West Indies

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Salt serves up century as England win to keep West Indies series alive

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

UP: 3 women cops suspended after taking selfies with acid attack victim

UP: 3 women cops suspended after taking selfies with acid attack victim

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The three constables, deployed there for her protection, took selfies with the victim in her bed which went viral.

'Everything you like about Kings XI Punjab, starts with Bangar'

'Everything you like about Kings XI Punjab, starts with Bangar'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

Kings XI Punjab skipper George Bailey was gracious in defeat and doled out a whole-hearted appreciation for a number of Indian players and coaching staff.

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.

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indian spin legend has been put in charge of "all cricket-related affairs" of the IPL team.

Kings XI skipper promises better show after their CLT20 opener

Kings XI skipper promises better show after their CLT20 opener

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Kings XI Punjab captain George Bailey heaped praise on Glenn Maxwell and Thisara Perera after the five-wicket win against Hobart Hurricanes in Mohali and promised his team will get better in the Champions League T20.

This doctor contracted coronavirus, but recovered

This doctor contracted coronavirus, but recovered

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'As a doctor, I always knew I would get it, but I was always sure I would get cured too.'

'There is still scope for improvement in this Kings XI side'

'There is still scope for improvement in this Kings XI side'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Kings XI Punjab may have shown their mettle, winning two games so far in the Oppo Champions League T20, but the team coach Sanjay Bangar said that there is still a scope for improvement.

Sehwag, Miller, Maxwell's batting failures hurting Kings XI Punjab

Sehwag, Miller, Maxwell's batting failures hurting Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

The likes of Virender Sehwag, David Miller and Glenn Maxwell have not managed to live up to expectations for Kings XI Punjab in IPL 8.

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Must Watch OTT Shows of 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sukanya Verma picks the best of OTT from 2023.

RCB start favourites against depleted Kings XI

RCB start favourites against depleted Kings XI

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Royals Challengers Bangalore will start as overwhelming favourites against bottom-placed Kings XI.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Gas leak from Vizag chemical plant kills 11, affects 1,000

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 1 crore each to the kin of those killed in the incident.

'War is not a pleasant experience'

'War is not a pleasant experience'

Rediff.com25 May 2005

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

UK Indian buys London's most prestigious hotel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2003

Jasminder Singh, one of Britain's richest Asian businessmen, has bought the prestigious Inter Continental May Fair London hotel at a cost of pound 115 million.