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After meeting Modi, Sunak approves new visa scheme for Indian youth

After meeting Modi, Sunak approves new visa scheme for Indian youth

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday green lit a new youth mobility partnership scheme that will offer 3,000 visas to 18-30-year-old degree-educated Indians every year to live and work in the United Kingdom for up to two years.

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Serena's championship odds cut amid US Open run

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The American great came into what is expected to be her final tournament as a 50-1 long-shot to win the title but after upsetting world number two Anett Kontaveit on Wednesday she is now 14-1

IPL 2022: Debutants impressed, powerhouses struggled

IPL 2022: Debutants impressed, powerhouses struggled

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Delhi Capitals still reported COVID-19 cases in their camp but the tournament chugged along.

Kiara Gets Her Hands DIRTY Doing This!

Kiara Gets Her Hands DIRTY Doing This!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Sonakshi goes Double XL... Manisha's 30th anniversary... And Madhuri's 23rd...

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Fans carried rainbow flags to show their support for LGBTQ rights.

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

5 Strikers Who Stunned The World

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Five strikers who surprised us in World Cup 2022.

Celebrating 1 Bn COVID-19 Vaccination In Colour

Celebrating 1 Bn COVID-19 Vaccination In Colour

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

As India crossed the 1 billion COVID-19 vaccination milestone, heritage sites and monuments across the country were lit up in tricolour lights on October, 21, 2021.

Here Comes the Sun...

Here Comes the Sun...

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Finally the winter sun was streaming through the airplane's window, shining gloriously above the thick, frothy blanket of fog.

Mulayam cremated with full state honours, top leaders pay respects

Mulayam cremated with full state honours, top leaders pay respects

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

His son and party chief Akhilesh Yadav lit the funeral pyre. The former Uttar Pradesh CM had died aged 82 at a private hospital in Haryana's Gurugram on Monday.

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Pro-Russia Groups in Ukraine Celebrate

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Vladimir Putin signs documents, including a decree recognising two Russian-backed breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities, during a ceremony in Moscow, Russia, February 21, 2022.

Crime writers' forum is born @ Jaipur Lit Fest

Crime writers' forum is born @ Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Encouraged by the success of the ongoing crime and punishment series at the Jaipur Literature Festival, the Crime Writers Association for South Asia has been co-founded by Namita Gokahle and author Kishwar Desai.

'Rajputs' target Ekta Kapoor at Jaipur Lit Fest

'Rajputs' target Ekta Kapoor at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Balaji Telefilms owner Ekta Kapoor becomes the target of a mob claiming to be members of the Rajput community for depiction of the historical figure of Jodha in her on-air serial titled Jodha Akbar. Sanchari Bhattacharya reports

DC-RR: Turning Points: Ashwin's Wicket; Warner's 3 Lives

DC-RR: Turning Points: Ashwin's Wicket; Warner's 3 Lives

Rediff.com12 May 2022

His third life came astonishingly when the ball hit the stumps, the bail lit up and fell back into place!

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

PHOTOS: India crush New Zealand in high-scorer to sweep series

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI played between India and New Zealand in Indore on Tuesday.

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Padmaavat row: Prasoon Joshi won't attend Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Joshi said he does not want the 'dignity' of the prestigious event to be compromised by the Padmaavat controversy.

Punjab bids tearful farewell to soldiers killed in J-K encounter

Punjab bids tearful farewell to soldiers killed in J-K encounter

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Slogans of 'Shaheed Amar Rahe' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' rent the air as military vehicles carrying the mortal remains of the three soldiers reached their respective villages. Anti-Pakistan slogans were also raised.

Shoorveer Review

Shoorveer Review

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Shoorveer revolves around the done-to-death India-Pakistan rivalry, which is no longer engaging, observes Namrata Thakker.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: Sublime Brazil crush Korea to enter quarters

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Brazil and South Korea on Monday.

Nobody ROCKS BLACK like Shruti Haasan

Nobody ROCKS BLACK like Shruti Haasan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

As the talented actress-singer celebrates her 36th birthday on January 28, Namrata Thakker looks at some of her best fashionable outings in black.

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Indians light lamps to unite in fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Modi had on Friday urged people to turn off lights at their homes for nine minutes at 9pm to display the country's collective resolve and solidarity to defeat the virus.

NEET-PG counselling: Protesting doctors intensify stir, return lab coats

NEET-PG counselling: Protesting doctors intensify stir, return lab coats

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Intensifying their stir over the delay in NEET-PG 2021 counselling, scores of resident doctors in Delhi on Monday symbolically 'returned their lab coats,' and took out a march in the streets.

The teenage desi chick lit writer

The teenage desi chick lit writer

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Nineteen-year-old Kaavya Viswanathan chick lit writer makes headlines

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Religious Bonhomie At Ram Navami Yatra

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Sunday's yatra proved that it needs both the maturity of locals as well as the police doing their duty, to ensure that a religious procession doesn't turn ugly.

The colourful, manic world of Jaipur Lit Fest

The colourful, manic world of Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports on the twists and turns of the high speed, crazy literature festival

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony

Olympic flame arrives in Tokyo ahead of opening ceremony

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The flame was carried to the podium by three-time Paralympic shooter Taguchi Aki. It was a special moment for Taguchi, as it came 106-days after she lit the celebration cauldron when the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Torch Relay was re-started in Fukushima on March 25, this year.

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Lit fest: Playwright Karnad slams 'anti-Muslim' Naipaul

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

V S Naipaul has come in for stinging criticism from noted playwright Girish Karnad for his views on Muslims in India, with the latter saying the Nobel laureate has no idea of the community's contribution to the country's history.

Ivanka Trump believed her father lost 2020 US poll

Ivanka Trump believed her father lost 2020 US poll

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The former Attorney General was also seen noting that Trump's claims of a stolen election were "bullsh**."

No IPL commentary while coaching is 'stupid clause': Shastri

No IPL commentary while coaching is 'stupid clause': Shastri

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'You call Raina Mr. IPL, I could not disagree. He lit up the IPL, to play consecutive seasons for a team without missing a match is a real big compliment in itself. He is one of the highest-scorers in the history of the competition.'

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

'Sir, I can dance and I am a super actress'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

'After pack-up, Sridevi took a shower in the studio itself, changed, and returned to the set with a wad of notes.' 'She distributed it amongst every technician who had worked on the song Na Jaane Kahan Se Aaye Hai.'

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Vancouver 2010 Games torch lit in Olympia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

The torch relay for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics got underway on Thursday, with the sun's rays igniting the silver torch during a brief break in the clouds at the ancient Olympic stadium.

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Covid lockdown protests spread across China; people shout 'Step down Xi'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Several videos have emerged on social media which showcased people chanting slogans against restrictions imposed by the Chinese government to curb the spread of Covid.

Uma Bharti throws cow dung at liquor shop in MP town; not stone, she says

Uma Bharti throws cow dung at liquor shop in MP town; not stone, she says

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Uma Bharti threw cow dung at a liquor shop in Orchha town of Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district, amid her demand for total prohibition in the party-ruled state.

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Mahashivratri Celebrations In India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Glimpses of Lord Shiva being worshipped on Mahashivratri.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

Sania Mirza gears up for sister's wedding

Sania Mirza gears up for sister's wedding

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Anam is all set to tie the knot with former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son, Asaduddin.

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

Glimpses from day 1 at Jaipur Lit Fest

Glimpses from day 1 at Jaipur Lit Fest

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

It has been a helluva Day One at the Jaipur Literature Festival. In perhaps what has been one of the most stellar line-up of the festival, rediff.com saw some of the greatest names in literature and journalism walk the grounds of Diggi Palace, the venue of the festival. Abhishek Mande reports.

Not concerned about 'world-class' Smith's form: Finch

Not concerned about 'world-class' Smith's form: Finch

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

The Australian skipper further said that he is really excited to play against New Zealand in the summit clash and even called them a 'great team'.

Ferrari's Leclerc takes first pole of the F1 season

Ferrari's Leclerc takes first pole of the F1 season

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Charles Leclerc put Ferrari on pole position for Formula One's season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix