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Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Queen's coffin then lowered into the royal vault in preparation for her final resting place by the side of her late husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, in an enclave of the historic chapel on her south-east England estate of Windsor.

Petition for 2nd Brexit referendum now eligible for discussion in UK Parliament

Petition for 2nd Brexit referendum now eligible for discussion in UK Parliament

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

With signatures to the petition constantly rising, Labour MP David Lammy appealed to fellow MPs to ignore the result of the referendum on Friday which, he said, was only advisory.

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Am I Proud A British Indian Like Me Is PM?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.

Campbell in contract talks with Arsenal

Campbell in contract talks with Arsenal

Rediff.com22 Dec 2003

Arsenal's England defender Sol Campbell has begun talks about extending his contract at Highbury.

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

India 2022: Huge Economic Challenges

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Every patriot should learn from our history and recognise that celebrating size will neither negate nor obscure the huge economic challenges that India faces, asserts Rathin Roy.

Love in the air @Bombay Dreams

Love in the air @Bombay Dreams

Rediff.com18 Jun 2003

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

It was supposed to be a happy journey to London, one that the Imam family had been planning for the past two months. Everything was set - except the visa, which did not arrive in time for one of its members. "Visa was the villain...As a consequence, half of the family of four will be in London today and the other half at home in India and the US, respectively," Sanjar Imam, director of travel firm Panache World, wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

The Battle To Save Malabar Hill

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'If the authorities go about completing this project the way they have proposed, this is going to cause a HUGE environmental impact not only on Malabar Hill but also on the rest of the city.'

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

The Best Karan Johar Films On OTT

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks the top 10 Karan Johar films -- some that he directed and others that he produced or co-produced -- that you can watch on steaming platforms.

Look who is not surprised by Chelsea's wobbly title defence

Look who is not surprised by Chelsea's wobbly title defence

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Chelsea's struggle to retain the title is hardly surprising as the club returned to the Champions League and their league rivals strengthened their squads, former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has said.

'Bommai will struggle to lead BJP to victory in Karnataka'

'Bommai will struggle to lead BJP to victory in Karnataka'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

'Some of his ministers have performed abysmally, and Bommai has faced an unwanted campaign of religious polarisation imposed by national BJP leaders.'

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

David Bowie's superstar life, in pictures

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

A walk down the memory lane through pictures!

Test of democracy is will I be allowed to reply, says Rahul Gandhi

Test of democracy is will I be allowed to reply, says Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

If they will allow I will speak inside the parliament, the Wayanad MP said.

'We have to ensure vaccines work against new variants'

'We have to ensure vaccines work against new variants'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Adar Poonawalla says it took a five-minute chat with his father Cyrus before making the decision to manufacture Covishield. The bet paid off, and handsomely. Serum Institute now has the capacity to make 4 billion doses of Covishield annually.

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Hindujas's 1.2 Billion Project Makes Waves

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

'Our family philosophy is to build a bridge between India and Britain.'

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Shapoorji Pallonji may bag UK's largest theme park deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Pegged at $1.8 billion in construction deal size, The London Resort, which is located 17 minutes outside London, has attracted bids from three other construction majors from across the world.

UK-India flights resume; chaos at Delhi airport as govt modifies quarantine rule

UK-India flights resume; chaos at Delhi airport as govt modifies quarantine rule

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first flight to land at the Delhi airport from London on Friday was Air India's AI112 that had 256 passengers in it, said Gauri Agarwal, founder of the Genestrings Diagnostic Center.

China buckles under global pressure, hints at relaxing Covid curbs

China buckles under global pressure, hints at relaxing Covid curbs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Seeking to address international concerns, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China has been adjusting the zero-COVID policy based on the changing circumstances.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

One year since Tatas took over Air India, here's how the journey has been

One year since Tatas took over Air India, here's how the journey has been

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

When the Tatas re-boarded Air India on January 27 last year, the price of aviation turbine fuel was at over Rs 80,000 per kilolitre. Rupee was trading at around Rs 74 to a US dollar. The Omicron variant of Covid-19 was in prevalence - barely a week earlier, India had reported over 340,000 cases on a single day. Seven-day home quarantine of international travellers was the norm.

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Buzz: SA, England ODI series to go ahead

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

England expressed concern over the strength of the bio-secure environment after the positive result, while a South African team investigation has not yet shown how the unnamed player caught the virus.

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.'

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The 87-year-old has the distinction of being the very first South Asian origin Conservative party candidate to contest a general election back in 1979.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Shorts: F2 driver, India's Jehan finishes second in Baku

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anahat Singh seals berth for World Junior Squash C'ship after topping selection trials

Pagalpanti review

Pagalpanti review

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

You can imagine the standard of Pagalpanti's humour when characters are named Wifi, Bully and Tully, a hospital placard reads Dr Trump and bitter gourd is mistaken for poison to evoke laughs, warns Sukanya Verma.

'Brexit's barking', say UK dog owners in 'Wooferendum March'

'Brexit's barking', say UK dog owners in 'Wooferendum March'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Hundreds of dogs and their owners marched through central London in a mass "Wooferendum March" to call for a second vote on Brexit.

'Tiger was impatient to step out, all guns blazing'

'Tiger was impatient to step out, all guns blazing'

Rediff.com3 May 2022

'It would have been easy to make a small film with Tiger in a basti or an action film like Pushpa which was all mud, grunge and a repeat of what I had done before.'

History Repeats In Paytm Fiasco

History Repeats In Paytm Fiasco

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Even if the Paytm fiasco does not mark the end of the bull run, at least some sanity will return to the wild IPO market, observes Debashis Basu.

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba was offered a whopping $1 million by Atletico de Kolkata's co-owners to become the marquee player of the Indian Super League side though the high-profile player is yet to respond, according to a report in London.

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

EPL: Chelsea's new signings give Hazard creative freedom

EPL: Chelsea's new signings give Hazard creative freedom

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Eden Hazard expects to enjoy playing with greater freedom and less pressure on his shoulders this season as Premier League leaders Chelsea demonstrate their strength in depth by challenging for four trophies, including the Champions League.

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Globally, London's Tube and French railway networks are already using this technology in their corrosion-prone areas.

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

EPL: Allardyce gets praise for playing the 'West Ham way'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce deserves credit for re-introducing the 'West Ham way' after a positive start to the Premier League season, co-chairman David Sullivan said on Friday.

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

According to SOP, those testing positive will be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee and Samantha Akkineni are simply fabulous in the second season of The Family Man, raves Namrata Thakker.

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The agreement was reached in intensive negotiations between contact groups that Obama and Modi had set up in September.

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Yearend hope: UK 1st nation to okay Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the first country to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19, paving the way for mass vaccinations against the deadly novel coronavirus.