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Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Why London keeps calling... And a recipe.

The Om Puri You Never Knew

The Om Puri You Never Knew

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'One is not allowed to smoke on the sets of a Hollywood film even during a break.' 'When I asked an assistant to suggest some place where I could light a cigarette, he recommended the bad boys' corner -- where Jack Nicholson smoked.' 'However, I hesitated.' 'But when I was heading back to my chair after the shot, Jack Nicholson asked me if I wanted to join him for a smoke. We had a long conversation over cups of cappuccino.'

Mayfair, Perez, Bryant qualify

Mayfair, Perez, Bryant qualify

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

The Americans secured places in next month's British Open following the Western Open on Sunday.

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Pak origin man convicted of murdering Indian restaurateur in UK

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Khalid was on Wednesday found guilty of murdering Pattabhiraman following a trial at Reading Crown Court that lasted 28 days.

Meet Hritiqa, The Newest Bombshell On The Block

Meet Hritiqa, The Newest Bombshell On The Block

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

She is her own kind of beautiful.

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Bengal's tea industry seeks a new flavour

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The alpona (artwork) on the steep, winding road leading to Makaibari bears testimony to the visit of G20 delegates for the second tourism working group meeting in April last year. The lush tea bushes, the delegates joining in for the moonlight plucking of Silver Tips Imperial first flush, a favourite of late Queen Elizabeth II, cut a picture of mystical magic. But it's not the Kurseong tea garden's only shining moment - the last few years have been busy for the estate and its bungalow.

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Vax king Poonawalla shells out Rs 1,400 crore to snap up London villa

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Serum Institute of India chief Adar Poonawalla will pay 138 million (about Rs 1,444 crore) for a Mayfair mansion in London in one of the city's most expensive home sales of the year

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Sooooo Many Mercedes-Benz Cars!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A classic Mercedes Benz rally in Mumbai

Jharkhand MLAs reach Raipur golf resort amid heavy security

Jharkhand MLAs reach Raipur golf resort amid heavy security

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

All 40-odd rooms at the resort have been booked for the guests from Jharkhand for the next two days, Congress sources said.

Katrina at 'Home Sweet Home'

Katrina at 'Home Sweet Home'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Kriti is in a London state of mind...Kartik gets a heart...

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Resort politics: 32 UPA MLAs from Jharkhand move to Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The MLAs of the ruling United Progressive Alliance coalition in Jharkhand on Tuesday arrived in Raipur by a chartered flight in a bid to thwart the Bharatiya Janata Party's possible attempt to poach them, and moved into a nearby luxurious resort.

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Sara's travelling... this time, with someone special!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

It's a small world and Bollywood knows that only too well. That's why they're always on the move!

4 J'khand ministers return to Ranchi; 1 more MLA shifted to Raipur resort

4 J'khand ministers return to Ranchi; 1 more MLA shifted to Raipur resort

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

One of the ministers said they are going back to Ranchi for a Cabinet meeting scheduled on Thursday.

Too noisy! Kate Moss' 40th birthday bash upsets fellow diners

Too noisy! Kate Moss' 40th birthday bash upsets fellow diners

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The supermodel and her friends seem to have ticked off the other clients at the posh Mayfair establishment in London. This and more news from the world of fashion and glamour!

India's first live casino in Gangtok

India's first live casino in Gangtok

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

A full-fledged on-shore casino, the first of its kind in India, is coming up at Mayfair-Gangtok -- a five-star deluxe property spread over 48 acres and owned by Orissa-based Mayfair Hotels

Indiabulls buys London asset for Rs 1,550 cr

Indiabulls buys London asset for Rs 1,550 cr

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

The firm bought the 87,444-sq ft feet property -- 22, Hanover Square -- from Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (part of Aberdeen Asset Management), which had put the building up for sale in April through consultancy firm H2SO.

Recipe: Harrods' Wild Mushroom Papparadelle

Recipe: Harrods' Wild Mushroom Papparadelle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Buttery papparadelle buried under a wild mushroom sauce and topped with shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese is a meal made in heaven.

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

What Milkha Singh taught Farhan Akhtar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Milkhaji taught me that you couldn't move on in life with the baggage of negativity and ill will.'

Mumbai caterers spreading wings

Mumbai caterers spreading wings

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Just who is Nirav Modi?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

No one knows where billionaire Nirav Modi emerged from. What is known is that when he came (back) to India, he cut his teeth in the diamond business under the tutelage of his jeweller uncle. Then he began to build a glittering international brand. Soon even Hollywood stars like Kate Winslet and Dakota Johnson were walking the red carpet showing off Nirav Modi jewels.

PIX: Bipasha's Beautiful British Break

PIX: Bipasha's Beautiful British Break

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Bips plays tourist with her dad, mum, sis and hubby.

Hone your corporate communication skills

Hone your corporate communication skills

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

An interactive workshop by Sabira Merchant.

Polish your business and fine dining etiquette

Polish your business and fine dining etiquette

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Workshop on international business etiquette and fine dining by Sabira Merchant.

East India Company to sell tea, coffee in London

East India Company to sell tea, coffee in London

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Items to be stocked include furniture, chocolates, leather goods, fruit pickles and sushi.

PIX: Guy Ritchie, Hugh Grant's Halloween looks will crack you up!

PIX: Guy Ritchie, Hugh Grant's Halloween looks will crack you up!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Just how innovative are these costumes!

PIX: Huma Qureshi takes Viceroy's House to London

PIX: Huma Qureshi takes Viceroy's House to London

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Huma is going places to promote her upcoming film!

Networking forum for rich aims to better their inv

Networking forum for rich aims to better their inv

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

A psychologist by training and an entrepreneur by trade, Claessens retired from corporate life more than a decade ago, after he sold Raadgevend Bureau Claessens, the human resources consulting group he started, to a private equity group.

Indian consortium to build Bahrain Bay project

Indian consortium to build Bahrain Bay project

Rediff.com21 Mar 2007

Bahrain Bay Development, a futuristic residential and commercial project, has signed a letter of intent with an Indian consortium to develop a $150 million project within the Bahrain Bay masterplan.

Dance your way to success

Dance your way to success

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

A look at dance as a career option.

Happiness is finding your inner receptionist

Happiness is finding your inner receptionist

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

It isn't altogether clear why we get cheerier as death draws closer

Musharraf's secrets found on road

Musharraf's secrets found on road

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Top secret documents on security arrangements for President Pervez Musharraf were found on a London street just hours before his arrival.

Nirav Modi stayed in flat above jewellery store in London

Nirav Modi stayed in flat above jewellery store in London

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

During his stay in London, he was reportedly living in the heart of the city above his jewellery boutique called "Nirav Modi" on Old Bond Street, which was reportedly closed last week, The Sunday Times reported.

Guess how much Tendulkar's farewell Test jersey was sold for?

Guess how much Tendulkar's farewell Test jersey was sold for?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A special jersey which batting great Sachin Tendulkar donned for his farewell 200th Test has fetched a whopping Rs 6 lakhs.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Milkha Singh on the Race of his Life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

'Somehow the Flying Sikh has endured in people's memory.'

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

The year of living dangerously in Karachi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

'Rawalpindi must downsize its quest for 'strategic depth' in Afghanistan and Kashmir,' suggests Matein Khalid.

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Ever thought vegetable jalfrezi & murg malai tikka would be available at the South Pole?!

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Here's a fresh collection of the truly weird, true and funny news from around the world.

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

JK Rowling unmasked as secret crime novelist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

The Cuckoo's Calling, about a war veteran turned private investigator called Cormoran Strike, was released in April under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith to great critical acclaim.

Sarita's Asiad incident brought bad name to the country: Milkha

Sarita's Asiad incident brought bad name to the country: Milkha

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Legendary sprinter Milkha Singh criticised boxer Sarita Devi for refusing to accept the bronze medal during the Incheon Asian Games victory ceremony last year, saying it was not proper to protest that way.