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A royal sibling on the way for Britain's Prince George

A royal sibling on the way for Britain's Prince George

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting their second child, drawing congratulatory messages for the popular British Royal couple.

Advani says hard work, brother's tips paid off in 'special' title triumph

Advani says hard work, brother's tips paid off in 'special' title triumph

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

India's ace cueist Pankaj Advani clinched the World Billiards Championship (time format) title to bag a record 12th world crown on Wednesday and in so doing completed a rare 'Grand Double' post his third win in both the long and short formats in the same year.

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The pilgrimage of a true GoT fan.

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Spain and Italy were placed in the same qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as were the Netherlands and France, but holders Germany were handed a kinder campaign with the Czech Republic their chief rivals in the draw made on Saturday.

Indian billiards missed Pankaj Advani at World Championships

Indian billiards missed Pankaj Advani at World Championships

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

India's poster boy of cue sports, Pankaj Advani, an eight-time world champion, had to miss the event due to his qualification for the 'International Championship', one of the most prestigious major ranking snooker events.

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Sports Shorts: Shetty-Rankireddy pull out of BWF Worlds

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

End of an era: Navy bids farewell to the Sea Harrier

Rediff.com11 May 2016

After three decades of glorious service, the Sea Harrier jets of the Indian Air Force will fly into the sunset on Wednesday.

Euro qualifiers: Spain thrash Romania; Denmark through

Euro qualifiers: Spain thrash Romania; Denmark through

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Images from the Euro 2020 Qualifiers played on Monday

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The bilateral talks took place as the formal heads of government meeting got underway in London on Thursday, following a formal launch by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

Must See: UNSEEN PICTURES of Amitabh Bachchan's life

Must See: UNSEEN PICTURES of Amitabh Bachchan's life

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

On Amitabh Bachchan's 75th birthday, we bring you the unseen pictures of the legendary actor from his life.

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Remembering the incredible Tom Alter!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Saluting Tom Alter, who passed into the ages on September 29.

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Migrant ship capsizes off Libyan coast; death toll could rise to 950

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The death toll for the worst ever migrant disaster in the Mediterranean could be as high as 950 said reports even as Italy's coastguard coordinated the search for survivors and bodies.

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Don't the babus need a phoren summer break?

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Growing foreign travel is one sign of the radical change in rising India's vacation dynamic.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

"This is a momentous occasion," the secretary-general said after the deal was ratified by 72 countries accounting for more than 56 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Euro qualifiers: Spain beat Faroe Islands, Italy win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Sergio Ramos equalled Iker Casillas's record of 167 appearances for Spain on an emotional night at Sporting Gijon's El Molinon stadium, which paid tribute to the late Spain and Sporting forward Quini before kickoff.

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

Look who is matching steps with Michelle Obama!

Look who is matching steps with Michelle Obama!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Canadian PM's wife Sophie Grgoire-Trudeau seems to have overshadowed America's First Lady in the fashion department.

SC to reconsider its verdict criminalising gay sex

SC to reconsider its verdict criminalising gay sex

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The apex court referred to a larger bench a plea seeking decriminalisation of gay sex between two consenting adults.

Bears take a breather; Sensex rallies 216 points led by RIL

Bears take a breather; Sensex rallies 216 points led by RIL

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Nifty is likely to remain under selling pressure unless and until it breach the 7,700-7,720 levels on closing basis.

Get all the football transfer news right here!

Get all the football transfer news right here!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain became the second England international to leave Arsenal in two days when he joined Premier League rivals Liverpool for a reported 40 million pounds on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Bolt likely to sign with Aussie football club

Football Briefs: Bolt likely to sign with Aussie football club

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Sports Shorts: Three fresh faces in squash squad for Asian Games

Sports Shorts: Three fresh faces in squash squad for Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Why can't we have a better relationship with China?

Why can't we have a better relationship with China?

Rediff.com27 May 2017

'China's deep involvement in the stability and economic and political success of Pakistan actually produces some elements of congruence with India's core interest in a stable and productive relationship with Pakistan.' 'It is not far-fetched for us to pursue that congruence and with ingenuity work out with China a formula that also satisfies our formal position on PoK,' argues Ambassador Kishan S Rana.

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

The woman who brought Modi and Sharif together in a hug in Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Sushma Swaraj's suave moves helped Narendra Modi pull off a diplomatic coup, helping regain her standing.

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Amitji called me after he watched the film and spoke for half an hour.' 'He said, "According to me, this is your best performance till date".' '"I feel like seeing the film two-three times just to watch your important scenes".' 'I was really thrilled.'

Angelina Jolie to UN: 'We are failing to save lives in Syria'

Angelina Jolie to UN: 'We are failing to save lives in Syria'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Actress Angelina Jolie Pitt has strongly criticised the UN Security Council for its lack on unity and political will on resolving the Syrian crisis, stating that the powerful body has the power to address the dire situation but "those powers lie unused".

EPL PIX: Scintillating Spurs sink Stoke; Arsenal win; West Ham stunned

EPL PIX: Scintillating Spurs sink Stoke; Arsenal win; West Ham stunned

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Santi Cazorla scored a 94th-minute penalty as sub-par Arsenal beat Southampton on Saturday with Laurent Koscielny's overhead kick having earlier cancelled out Petr Cech's own goal.

Turkish cargo ship with 24 Indians hijacked off Gabon coast

Turkish cargo ship with 24 Indians hijacked off Gabon coast

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

A Turkish oil-chemical tanker with an all Indian crew of 24 has been hijacked by pirates off the coast of the West African nation Gabon.

Champions League PIX: Real crush APOEL; English clubs off to good start

Champions League PIX: Real crush APOEL; English clubs off to good start

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

A summary of all the Champions League matches played across Europe on Wednesday

Football Briefs: Conte wants more signings; Lallana injured

Football Briefs: Conte wants more signings; Lallana injured

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Euro qualifiers PHOTOS: Italy win in Buffon's 150th match; Iceland go through

Euro qualifiers PHOTOS: Italy win in Buffon's 150th match; Iceland go through

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Belgium make Wales wait after Hazard's strike, while Czechs beat Latvia to qualify

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.

Why did 24 Indians die off the Panama coast?

Why did 24 Indians die off the Panama coast?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Lack of opportunities coupled with a desire to get rich quick in the West is fueling Punjab's human trafficking problem.

After 19 months of instability, Maldives goes to poll on Sat

After 19 months of instability, Maldives goes to poll on Sat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

As the international community focuses its attention on the presidential elections, front runners Nasheed and Abdullah Yameen have warned of poll time violence, reports Shubha Singh

Ready for Hillary: She drives around in Scooby, has a belly laugh

Ready for Hillary: She drives around in Scooby, has a belly laugh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Rediff.com gathers digs deep, to bring you interesting facts about the Democrat and the former White House First Lady.

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Indians dominate on another good day at CWG

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India dominated the range and the ring as Shreyasi Singh's double trap gold shored up the medal tally while the entire men's Indian boxing contingent made the semi-finals to be assured of podium finishes in an unprecedented performance on Day 7 of the 21st Commonwealth Games, in Gold Coast on Wednesday.