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Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Pak foreign minister heckled in London over media freedom

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The move came as the Pakistan government decided to curtail the space given by the press to jailed politicians like Pakistan's former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and Zardari.

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Why Are Airport Roofs Collapsing?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Are faulty design, hurried construction and private ownership to be blamed for the incidents of airport roofs crashing?

The Greatest Olympians!

The Greatest Olympians!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Let's celebrate the Olympian legends!

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Tina Turner: The Legend In Pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Russians Devise Ways To Outwit US, Help India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Russian oil supplies to India will continue to flow unhindered and suppliers will come up with ways to sidestep secondary sanctions, a Russian official told Business Standard.

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

How Well Has Akshay Remade South Movies?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

From the 'khiladi' brand of movies rocking his boat to a love for starring in biopics and scripts inspired by true stories to headlining endless remakes of South Indian hits, there's a pattern to the man and his methods.

What's to blame for champions Chelsea's poor start to the season

What's to blame for champions Chelsea's poor start to the season

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic believes the earlier-than-usual start to the English Premier League season has hurt the team's performance.

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.

The double standards over conversions

The double standards over conversions

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The million dollar question that begs for an answer is: Why is it that an amateurish attempt to convert a handful of Muslims by fringe Hindu elements garners so much attention while large scale systematic attempts to subvert Hinduism go unnoticed or are deliberately overlooked? If this is not double standards then what is, asks Vivek Gumaste.

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

'Chaplus Must Be Thrown Out'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

'We used to give these boxers a hammering in the ring and now they are teaching youngsters how to defend. Come on man!' 'People like Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar were among the top boxers in the world, but instead of choosing them to train young boxers they are picking people who are yes men.'

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid jab faces legal threat in UK over side effects: Report

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

AstraZeneca has stressed that patient safety is its "highest priority" and pointed out that regulators around the world "consistently state that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks of extremely rare potential side effects".

Rediff poll: Can Mamata still transform Kolkata into London?

Rediff poll: Can Mamata still transform Kolkata into London?

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Rediff poll: Can Mamata transform Kolkata into London?

'I was the highest paid actress'

'I was the highest paid actress'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'I never had any nakhras, never threw tantrums, so I got along with all my heroes.'

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

'Ambani, Adani, Tata will move to Dubai if India imposes inheritance tax'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'Sweden removed the inheritance tax because many of the rich were fleeing. For example, the owner of IKEA had migrated out of Sweden'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

'If A Heatstroke Patient Doesn't Get Treatment, There's 80% Chance Of Dying'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'We can save 70 patients out of 100, if they reach a hospital well within time.' 'The most crucial aspect is time.'

Investing In Silver ETFs? An FAQ

Investing In Silver ETFs? An FAQ

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Anamika Pareek answers five most frequently asked questions about investing in silver ETFs

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A ceremonial procession is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon that will see the coffin travel in a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament building.

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

An estimated over 250,000 people saw British Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in London when her coffin was displayed for public viewing for a little over four days before the funeral, according to a report on Tuesday.

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.

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

London inferno: Death toll at 17, 'miracle' if anymore survivors

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

London Fire Brigade fire fighters worked through the night to try and account for whole families that are still missing in the huge fire at the Grenfell Tower on the Lancaster West Estate in Latimer Road.

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from sixth last year.

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Bollywood Memories: Mumbai's Double-Deckers Ride Into The Sunset

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Thousands of movie buffs remember the double deckers of Mumbai, associating them with stars and blockbuster songs of yesteryear, recalls Debarghya Sanyal.

Champions League: Galatasaray boss Mancini not optimistic about beating Chelsea

Champions League: Galatasaray boss Mancini not optimistic about beating Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Mancini, who comes up against the Premier League leaders in the Round of 16 first-leg at the Turk Telekom Arena in Istanbul on Wednesday, does not fancy his side's prospects.

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

'We Need Thousands Of Gandhis Now'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'

Down with COVID-19, UK PM spends second night in ICU

Down with COVID-19, UK PM spends second night in ICU

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Boris Johnson was moved to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital in London on Monday night following a worsening of symptoms. He has received oxygen treatment but has not required a ventilator so far.

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.

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'

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.

India is one of our fastest growing market: Twitter

India is one of our fastest growing market: Twitter

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

She added that 78 per cent of the traffic on Twitter now comes from outside the US, signifying the growing importance of emerging markets.

BSP Beyond Behenji

BSP Beyond Behenji

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'It is an existential crisis. We cannot recover lost ground through social media. We need to forge alliances and reshape our ideological contours.'

Air India official sues UK daily

Air India official sues UK daily

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

In a libel case filed in the high court in London, Captain Ashvini Kumar Sharma said the 'grossly defamatory and fundamentally false' front-page article in the Evening Standard headlined Sex shame of Airline Chief 'damaged both his reputation and health'.

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Remembering The Great Showman of Rock music.

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Separated in age by 25 years, their careers overlapped only briefly and Martina Navratilova, who herself won 18 Grand Slam singles crowns, never faced Serena Williams on a singles court.

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Two Pakistani boxers missing in Birmingham after CWG

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

He said the team management has informed the Pakistan High Commission in the UK and the relevant authorities in London about the disappearance of Suleman and Nazeerullah.

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

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.

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

CBI files corruption case against Rolls-Royce in Hawk jet trainer deal

Rediff.com29 May 2023

The CBI had registered a preliminary enquiry in 2016 which was later converted into a regular case, they added.