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Meet Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana's niece

Meet Kitty Spencer, Princess Diana's niece

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The model, who has the same features as the late princess is taking the modelling world by storm.

How Neymar reacted to PSG's Champions League loss

How Neymar reacted to PSG's Champions League loss

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

"How is a guy going to hold his hand behind his back," he wrote in Portuguese on Instagram, before finishing with an expletive commonly used in Brazil.

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir's players, closely followed by their opponents Paris St Germain, walked off the pitch during a Champions League soccer game on Tuesday after the Turkish club accused a match official of racism.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The theme of death seems to be a theme about which many of us, raised in Western societies, have almost completely removed from consciousness; it represents a theme that is suddenly and forcefully resurging now.' 'And for some, this is scary and destabilising.'

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Citigroup may get an Indian CEO

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Former US Treasury Secretary Robert E Rubin has been appointed as the chairman of the Citigroup after the resignation of its embattled CEO Charles Prince, prompted by major write-offs by the world's biggest bank following turmoil in subprime loan and credit markets. Vikram S. Pandit, an Indian, who took over Citigroup's investment banking operation in early October, just six months after joining the bank, is one contender for the top post.

The biggest CEO firings of 2008

The biggest CEO firings of 2008

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

They fell from some of the most powerful positions on earth.

Vikram Pandit is Citigroup CEO

Vikram Pandit is Citigroup CEO

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

In a media release, the financial services behemoth said that its board of directors has appointed Vikram Pandit as the company's new chief executive officer and member of the board of directors, effective immediately.

'You have to be willing to learn'

'You have to be willing to learn'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

'Nobody has a premium on solving the world's problems. Everybody has got new things to learn from somebody,' says CitiBanker Ajay Banga.

South Africa retain Pollock for Pakistan one-dayer

South Africa retain Pollock for Pakistan one-dayer

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The South African selectors announced four changes to the tour squad with Justin Kemp, Albie Morkel, Johan Botha and Charl Langeveldt replacing Paul Harris, Dale Steyn, Ashwell Prince and Hashim Amla.

Citigroup wants India to open finance services

Citigroup wants India to open finance services

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Citigroup Inc, the largest US bank, has asked India to liberalise its financial services sector, saying it would help the country maintain and improve over eight per cent GDP growth.

Steve Waugh's wife undergoes surgery

Steve Waugh's wife undergoes surgery

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Steve Waugh's wife underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot.

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.

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

When a gora produced a Bollywood movie

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'The first time we actually got to meet a Bollywood star, it was Salman Khan.' 'We met him at his farm house.' 'For Pia, an actor is just an actor. There is no such thing as a star in her world, and that may or may not go down well with some people.'

4 global honchos head for India

4 global honchos head for India

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Who will buy Citi's consumer business?

Rediff.com24 May 2021

The sale will be quicker if an Indian private bank buys it; it will take longer for regulatory clearances if a foreign bank or an NBFC buys it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Citi to slash jobs; India to gain

Citi to slash jobs; India to gain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Under pressure from shareholders, Citigroup is planning to shed thousands of jobs and focus outside North America for growth, according to a report on the website of New York Times.

Scotland Yard assessing new info on Diana's death

Scotland Yard assessing new info on Diana's death

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

Scotland Yard did not elaborate on the information, or its source, but Sky News reported that it had come from the former parents-in-law of a former British soldier and had been passed on by the Royal Military police.

Mandela's remains reach childhood village for funeral

Mandela's remains reach childhood village for funeral

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

Nelson Mandela's remains arrived in his childhood village in eastern South Africa on Saturday for a traditional burial on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on 10 days of national mourning and memorial events for the anti-apartheid icon.

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Coronavirus: Tomorrow always comes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'A very vast majority of us will catch it at some point, about 8 out of 10 won't feel much worse than a common cold's nuisance, if at all, but some will die.' 'A very, very vast majority, at least about 98 per cent of those infected, if not more, under any circumstances, will live through it,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

What do Amal Clooney, Obama and Mother Teresa have in common?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

She snagged up Hollywood's most handsome bachelor and she's got brains too! Amal Alamuddin Clooney, the leggy lawyer, who was once upon a time an advisor on Syria to UN Special Envoy Kofi Annan, has been named the Most Fascinating Person of 2014 by Barbara Walters.

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

India is a moral giant; no one can damage its image

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'India's reputation is not and cannot be dependent on the whimsical opinions of some obscure foreign advisory committee packed with Hindu-phobic acolytes,' declares Vivek Gumaste.

Why PSG is perplexed after Champions League failure

Why PSG is perplexed after Champions League failure

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The French champions blew a 2-0 advantage in their last-16 second leg match against Manchester United in Paris on Wednesday, crashing out on away goals after being beaten 3-1 at the Parc des Princes.

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Leaders from 70 countries, including United States President Barack Obama and Arab politicians, gathered in Jerusalem on Friday to bid farewell to one of the last leaders of Israel's founding generation and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres as his funeral began amid unprecedented security.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

'The government's priorities are all wrong'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The prime minister did not think that COVID-19 was a serious challenge as late as March 20.'

Like Queen Elizabeth, Sonia Gandhi should continue

Like Queen Elizabeth, Sonia Gandhi should continue

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'It seems to me that bringing Rahul in now would be like throwing petrol on the flames consuming Congress,' says Aakar Patel.

Soccer Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Granada top of La Liga

Soccer Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Granada top of La Liga

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Sports Shorts: Rooney decided on United future; Rossi recovering

Sports Shorts: Rooney decided on United future; Rossi recovering

Rediff.com26 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Satish Arora: A culinary legend

Satish Arora: A culinary legend

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Culinary legend Satish Arora hangs up his apron after almost 5 decades of service at the Taj group of hotels.

Stalin's Aug 30 Oppn meet will mark his national coming-out

Stalin's Aug 30 Oppn meet will mark his national coming-out

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Coming as it does only months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, the Chennai meet could provide the launch pad for a national alternative to the BJP-NDA, and MK Stalin may be given the credit for getting it going, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Has Dunlop left its best days behind?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

No tyres of any description have rolled out of its factories in Sahagunj (West Bengal) or Ambattur (Tamil Nadu) since 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Paris St Germain thrash AS Monaco to win Ligue 1 title

Paris St Germain thrash AS Monaco to win Ligue 1 title

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Playing at the Parc des Princes against the team who denied them the title last year was the perfect occasion for PSG, owned by big-spenders Qatar Sports Investments since 2011, to wrap up their fifth title in the Qatari era.

Buckingham Palace breached, 2 held

Buckingham Palace breached, 2 held

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

British authorities on Saturday said the shocking break-in incident took place on Monday night in which at least one man climbed a wall and kicked open a door to gain entry to the high-security palace.

Ricciardo takes tense Monaco win on Red Bull's 250th

Ricciardo takes tense Monaco win on Red Bull's 250th

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Daniel Ricciardo kept calm and carried on to win a tense Monaco Grand Prix for Red Bull on Sunday after power unit problems threatened to wreck his hopes of victory in Formula One's showcase race.

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Formula One rookie George Russell's earliest motorsport memory is of pedalling a toy tractor around Britain's go-kart paddocks.

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

Review: Grace of Monaco doesn't make much sense

Review: Grace of Monaco doesn't make much sense

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Grace of Monaco is a shoddily written film, says Paloma Sharma.

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?!