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Serial Podcast Helps Release Adnan Syed

Serial Podcast Helps Release Adnan Syed

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Adnan Syed, whose case was chronicled in the hit podcast Serial, smiles and waves as he exits the courthouse after a judge overturned Syed's 2000 murder conviction and ordered a new trial during a hearing at the Baltimore city circuit courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland, September 19, 2022.

It's Prince Louis: Wills-Kate name their third child

It's Prince Louis: Wills-Kate name their third child

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The newborn royal will be called His Royal Highness Prince Louis of Cambridge.

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign poorly, losing 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad, while Arsenal's new signing Marquinhos scored in a 2-1 win at FC Zurich on Thursday.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

2014 CWG: QBR goes to Qutub Minar, India leg ends

2014 CWG: QBR goes to Qutub Minar, India leg ends

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The Queen's Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was showcashed at the historic Qutub Minar as the QBR's India leg ended on the second day of its stop in New Delhi on Sunday.

Coe announces plans to run for IAAF presidency

Coe announces plans to run for IAAF presidency

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Sebastian Coe confirmed on Thursday he plans to run for the position of president of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

US won't pay for Prince Harry, Meghan's security: Trump

US won't pay for Prince Harry, Meghan's security: Trump

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Earlier this year, the couple had announced that they would step back from their royal family roles and earned the support of Queen Elizabeth II.

Kohinoor can't be brought back to Pak: Lahore HC told

Kohinoor can't be brought back to Pak: Lahore HC told

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The diamond it was handed over to the United Kingdom under the 'Treaty of Lahore' in 1849.

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

UK queen's granddaughter Princess Eugenie announces wedding

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The 27-year-old younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York -- the monarch's younger son -- and Sarah, Duchess of York, will marry her nightclub manager boyfriend later this year at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, the same venue as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding on May 19.

Meghan Markle crowned Woman of the Year 2017

Meghan Markle crowned Woman of the Year 2017

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Meghan Markle is HELLO! Magazine's Woman of the Year.

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Tussauds moves Harry, Meghan's figures away from family

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Reacting to the surprising news, the museum said that the couple's wax figures which previously stood alongside Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Charles and wife Camilla, Prince William and Kate Middleton, will no longer appear in the Royal Family set, CNN reported.

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

When Biden Met Rishi, Charles

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

On Monday, July 10, US President Joe Biden held meetings with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and King Charles III, in an overnight stopover in London.

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

The Crown Season 5 Review

The Crown Season 5 Review

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The new season of The Crown is a bit of a dreary watch, observes Deepa Gehlot.

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Queen's Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was taken at the historic India Gate by the country's top sportspersons in a low-key event on the first day of its India stop on Saturday.

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

President Pranab to attend Mandela's memorial service

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

President will lead a five-member delegation to the memorial service.

Harry, Meghan hold private christening for baby Archie

Harry, Meghan hold private christening for baby Archie

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

In a break from royal tradition, they have chosen not to disclose the names of Archie's godparents.

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The 71-year-old heir to the British throne had been self-isolating on the Queen's Balmoral estate in Scotland after he had been tested by the National Health Service (NHS) in Aberdeenshire last week.

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Boris Johnson takes charge as UK PM with 'no ifs or buts' Brexit promise

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Johnson becomes the 14th Prime Minister to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, the 55th to hold the post of British PM and the third in fairly quick succession since Britain voted to leave the EU in June 2016 - following on from David Cameron and Theresa May.

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

A procession down the Mall to Buckingham Palace in a golden carriage and a banquet for 150 people hosted by the monarch are among the highlights of any state visit.

The Indian guests at the Royal Wedding

The Indian guests at the Royal Wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

'It is a great honour and responsibility because I will be a representative of India at the wedding,' Suhani Jalota -- whose Myna Mahila Foundation was selected by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as one of the seven charities to benefit from donations from the Royal Wedding - tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Meghan and Harry welcome daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Meghan and Harry welcome daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Lili is the first of the Queen's great-grandchildren to be born outside the United Kingdom as Harry and Meghan relocated to California in the US last year after they stepped back as frontline royals.

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Mushroom pulao, dal tarka for Modi at Cameron's retreat

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Cameron hosted Modi for what has been described as an "intimate dinner" on Thursday evening after a power-packed day that included delegation-level talks, an address to MPs and a speech at the financial hub of London.

Queen signs Brexit trigger bill into law

Queen signs Brexit trigger bill into law

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The Royal Assent authorises Prime Minister Theresa May to invoke Article 50 to begin the country's exit negotiations from the EU.

Not terribly excited about Will-Kate's baby: Queen's cousin

Not terribly excited about Will-Kate's baby: Queen's cousin

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

CNN International's Amanpour speaks with Margaret Rhodes, first cousin and longtime friend to Queen Elizabeth II. They speak about the impending birth of the Royal baby, the harsh public reaction to the Queen following the death of Princess Diana, and her thoughts on the film, The King's Speech. The transcript of this interview is below:

COMING UP On OTT This November

COMING UP On OTT This November

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

November has some of the biggest movies and Web series coming up for release.

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

An Australia court on Wednesday ruled that the two DJs broke the law in a hoax call to a UK hospital

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled one of the United Kingdom's most diverse cabinets, with key frontline posts going to ethnic minority members of Parliament, including Indian-origin Suella Braverman as the home secretary.

William, Kate to make maiden India tour next year

William, Kate to make maiden India tour next year

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prince William and his wife Kate will undertake their maiden visit to India next year, Kensington Palace announced on Friday.

Harry, Meghan won't return to royal duties: Buckingham Palace

Harry, Meghan won't return to royal duties: Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The 94-year-old monarch wrote to them of the decision and also said that all their honorary military appointments and royal patronages will be redistributed among other working members of the royal family.

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Britain's Queen to meet Prince Harry over #Megxit

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, his brother William, the Duke of Cambridge, and their father Charles, the Prince of Wales, have all been invited to the emergency meeting at the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Meghan, who is in Canada with the couple's eight-month-old son Archie, is expected to join the discussion over phone.

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Eyeing China, India-UK begin tri-services exercise

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

The Chinese navy's growing aggression in the Western Pacific is bringing together a range of allies.

'Yes Minister' co-creator Sir Antony Jay passes away

'Yes Minister' co-creator Sir Antony Jay passes away

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The writer and producer died "peacefully" on Sunday evening surrounded by his wife and family, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

TN assembly session begins; EPS abstains, rival OPS attends on Day 1

TN assembly session begins; EPS abstains, rival OPS attends on Day 1

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Assembly Speaker M Appavu said leaders of the two AIADMK factions submitted him 6 letters, including 4 from Palaniswami, asking for separate seating arrangement in the Assembly for their respective members.

OTT: Spies. Suspense. Crime. Thrills.

OTT: Spies. Suspense. Crime. Thrills.

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

OTT flies high on excitement this week.

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'After greeting Prince Charles with a traditional bow, moving away from protocol, I also did a namaste, which HRH reciprocated twice -- once before the award presentation and the second time just before I left him.'

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The 47-year-old senior cabinet minister was widely expected to become the third female British Prime Minister after 170,000 online and postal votes cast by Tory members, ending Sunak's historic run as the first member of Parliament of Indian heritage to compete for the top job at 10 Downing Street.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.