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Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

Britain's Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The 71-year-old heir to the British throne is self-isolating in Scotland with wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, who has tested negative for the deadly virus which has claimed 422 lives in the United Kingdom.

Indian-origin top cop feted in UK

Indian-origin top cop feted in UK

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Indian-origin top-cop Dal Babu, Borough Commander for Harrow in the UK, has been honoured by Queen Elizabeth II and made to an Order of the British Empire for his services to policing and the community.

PHOTOS: Britain's baby Prince is welcomed into Christian faith

PHOTOS: Britain's baby Prince is welcomed into Christian faith

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

A bonny and chubby Prince George, a future British monarch, was on Wednesday baptised into the Christian faith with holy water from the River Jordan, at a private ceremony in London.

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.

Anti-Taliban schoolgirl Malala discharged from hospital

Anti-Taliban schoolgirl Malala discharged from hospital

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, said 15-year-old Malala would continue her rehabilitation at her family's temporary English home before undergoing major reconstructive surgery in a few weeks.

Young Pak crusader Malala to undergo cranial surgery

Young Pak crusader Malala to undergo cranial surgery

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Yousafzai, 15, was shot in Pakistan in October and later transferred to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham (QEHB) for further specialist treatment, where she is recovering from her injuries.

Want to work in Buckingham Palace?

Want to work in Buckingham Palace?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Queen Elizabeth is posting job vacancies at Buckingham Palace through her revamped Web site.

Malala thanks people around world for their support

Malala thanks people around world for their support

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Malala Yousufzai, the teenage Pakistani activist shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls' education, has thanked people around the world for their inspiring and humbling support.

Pak raises its hands in prayer for young activist Malala

Pak raises its hands in prayer for young activist Malala

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was seriously injured in an assassination attempt by the Taliban last week, was on Monday sent to Britain on an air ambulance for specialist treatment, including the repair of damaged bones of her skull.

Pak girl shot by Taliban now in UK for special treatment

Pak girl shot by Taliban now in UK for special treatment

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was seriously injured in a barbaric assassination attempt by the Taliban last week, arrived in Britain on Monday by an air ambulance for specialist treatment, including the repair of damaged bones of her skull.

UK: Salman Rushdie gets knighthood

UK: Salman Rushdie gets knighthood

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Rushdie has been awarded for his services to Literature in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, which recognises the achievements of 19 other NRIs as well.

Royal Zara helps put Britain in medal contention

Royal Zara helps put Britain in medal contention

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Zara Phillips has pulled her royal weight, helping put Britain in medal contention heading into Tuesday's show jumping final of the three-discipline Olympic equestrian eventing competition.

Bolt to head cast at London's 'anniversary games'

Bolt to head cast at London's 'anniversary games'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Usain Bolt will return to London to compete in the IAAF Diamond League meeting at the Olympic Stadium in which he achieved a clean sweep of gold medals last year.

British award for Malkit Singh

British award for Malkit Singh

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Bhangra singer Malkit Singh became the first Punjabi singer to be honoured by Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace here with the award of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Naseem Hamed stripped of honour

Naseem Hamed stripped of honour

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Former world featherweight boxing champion "Prince" Naseem Hamed, who was convicted and jailed last year for dangerous driving, has been stripped of an honour bestowed on him by Britain's Queen Elizabeth in 1998.

Price Andrew visits war cemetery in Nagaland

Price Andrew visits war cemetery in Nagaland

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Prince Andrew, Duke of York, on Tuesday laid stress on strengthening the partnership between India and Britain in various fields for the benefit of the new generation. Speaking at a public reception accorded to him at Kohima, the Prince said the Commonwealth nations have great potential for growth through mutual cooperation and partnership and also insisted on strengthening partnership between India and Britain.

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The United Kingdom on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at the Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub in tracking movements of ships and other developments in the Indian Ocean, a region witnessing increasing Chinese naval presence.

Zardari visits Malala in Birmingham hospital

Zardari visits Malala in Birmingham hospital

Rediff.com9 Dec 2012

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has met Malala Yousufzai in a United Kingdom hospital, describing the 15-year-old rights activist shot by the Taliban as a 'remarkable girl'.

Film on Diana's death coming up

Film on Diana's death coming up

Rediff.com30 Aug 2004

Malala has a good chance of recovery: Doctors

Malala has a good chance of recovery: Doctors

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who is in a serious condition after being shot in the head by the Taliban, has a "good chance of recovery", British doctors said on Tuesday. Malala, 14, was secretly transferred to Britain from Pakistan in an air ambulance on Monday for specialist treatment, including the repair of damaged skull bones.

Malala Yousufzai flown to UK for specialised treatment

Malala Yousufzai flown to UK for specialised treatment

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head during an assassination attempt by the Taliban, was on Monday sent to Britain for treatment as she needs "prolonged medical care", the Pakistani military said. The 14-year-old, who has been in the intensive care unit of the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology since Thursday, was flown to Britain in an air ambulance provided by the United Arab Emirates, the statement said.

Prince Harry drops cheeky chirp at Finch

Prince Harry drops cheeky chirp at Finch

Rediff.com30 May 2019

On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Prince Harry stoked the rivalry between England and Australia with a cheeky sledge at Aaron Finch during a team captains' reception at Buckingham Palace.

In PHOTOS: British embassy in Iran stormed

In PHOTOS: British embassy in Iran stormed

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Iranian students stormed British diplomatic sites in Tehran on Tuesday, bringing down the Union Jack flag, burning an embassy vehicle and throwing documents from windows in scenes reminiscent of the seizing of the US compound in 1979.

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.

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.

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.

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Man held outside Buckingham Palace, cops say 'no terror angle'

Rediff.com3 May 2023

A man was arrested at the gates of Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday evening as he threw suspected shotgun cartridges into the palace grounds, Scotland Yard said.

Royal Zara Phillips set to make Olympic equestrian debut

Royal Zara Phillips set to make Olympic equestrian debut

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Zara Phillips is making her Olympic debut in equestrian eventing, and the gold-medal question is whether her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, will head out to Greenwich Park on Sunday to watch her compete in the dressage portion of the competition.

Charles to seek better trade ties with India

Charles to seek better trade ties with India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Prince Charles will represent Queen Elizabeth II, ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, at the Opening Ceremony of the Games on Sunday.

Britain to tighten immigration laws

Britain to tighten immigration laws

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The measures announced included an asylum and immigration bill with powers to fast-track asylum applications.

Prince Big Foot arrives in India

Prince Big Foot arrives in India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Prince Andrew was all business on his first visit to Mumbai.

Pak teen activist Malala discharged from UK hospital

Pak teen activist Malala discharged from UK hospital

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Almost four months since she was shot in the head, Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai has been released from a UK hospital where she was being treated after being attacked by the Taliban.

Britain's Prince Andrew to arrive in Delhi on Monday

Britain's Prince Andrew to arrive in Delhi on Monday

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

Britain's Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, will arrive here tomorrow on a week-long visit to further enhance ties with India in diverse areas including defence and trade.

Surgeons in UK to repair Malala's skull

Surgeons in UK to repair Malala's skull

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Doctors in the UK have revealed how they are going to repair a missing area of the skull of 15-year-old Pakistani education campaigner Malala Yousafzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating education for girls', in October last year.

Malala to undergo final surgery to repair skull

Malala to undergo final surgery to repair skull

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

Doctors treating Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousafzai Wednesday said the 15-year-old girl, who made a remarkable recovery after being shot in the head by Taliban, will soon undergo one final surgery to repair a missing area of her skull.

Malkit Singh, 13 others bag top British honours

Malkit Singh, 13 others bag top British honours

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

Thirteen Indians, including Bhangra artist Malkit Singh, have been awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Britian's Queen Elizabeth-II in her New Year honours.

UK's new govt to forge 'enhanced ties with India'

UK's new govt to forge 'enhanced ties with India'

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Britain's new Conservative- Liberal Democrat coalition government in its first policy pronouncement on Tuesday promised to "enhanced partnership" with India, but said that restrictions will be imposed on the entry of non-European Union immigrants.

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Spend Your Weekend With Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Celebrate the weekend with Shah Rukh Khan and more on OTT.

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!

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Why is he on a potty outside British PM's home?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Images from around the world to intrigue you this weekend.