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QE2 sold as $100m floating Dubai hotel

QE2 sold as $100m floating Dubai hotel

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

The Dubai World Company has bought the 70,000-tonne ship for $100 million through its investment subsidiary, Istithmar PJSC, from Cunard Line. Dubai World Company is also the owner of shipping major P&O.

Prince Charles arrives in India for CWG opening

Prince Charles arrives in India for CWG opening

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall arrived in New Delhi on Saturday on a three-day visit to India to attend the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2010.

William-Kate wedding: The frenzy in PHOTOS

William-Kate wedding: The frenzy in PHOTOS

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will be the biggest royal occasion in 30 years in Britain.

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

While his official diary of engagements come to an end on Wednesday, the Palace has said the Duke may still decide to attend some events alongside the Queen.

Can Anil Ambani pull his firms back from the brink?

Can Anil Ambani pull his firms back from the brink?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Litigation, business setbacks, corporate governance issues and a massive funding shortage have left Anil Ambani's companies reeling.

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Roger Bannister returned to the Iffley Road Stadium where he ran the first sub four-minute mile in 1954 on Tuesday to begin the 53rd leg of the London Olympic torch relay.

C'wealth Games open with colourful, vibrant show

C'wealth Games open with colourful, vibrant show

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

The ceremony was heralded in a traditional Indian way by the blowing of a conch or 'shankh', considered auspicious for the start of any event.

Prince Charles, President to open Games together

Prince Charles, President to open Games together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

In a reported compromise over the contentious issue of the inauguration ceremony of the Commonwealth Games on Sunday, Prince Charles will declare the Games open while President will say 'let the Games begin'.

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.

'God is not interested in our religious labels'

'God is not interested in our religious labels'

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Sir Mota Singh, who grew up in Kenya playing cricket and studying the way legislation worked there during British rule, is one of the most outspoken champions of Sikh rights in the United Kingdom.

Images from day four at Wimbledon

Images from day four at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Images from day four of the 2010 Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, on Thursday.

David Cameron new British PM; Clegg his deputy

David Cameron new British PM; Clegg his deputy

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Conservative leader David Cameron took over as Britain's new Prime Minister on Tuesday after Queen Elizabeth II invited him to form the new government following the resignation of incumbent Gordon Brown.

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.

New Year Honours for McIlroy, Clarke

New Year Honours for McIlroy, Clarke

Rediff.com31 Dec 2011

British golfers Rory McIlroy and Darren Clarke capped an outstanding year when they were recognised in Queen Elizabeth's New Year Honours List on Saturday.

OTT: Spies. Suspense. Crime. Thrills.

OTT: Spies. Suspense. Crime. Thrills.

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

OTT flies high on excitement this week.

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Tony Blair quits as lawmaker

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

He has been named as special envoy of the diplomatic quartet pushing for peace in Middle East.

Sir Gulam Noon and knighthood

Sir Gulam Noon and knighthood

Rediff.com16 Mar 2004

God save the Pope! Row erupts as papal arrives in UK

God save the Pope! Row erupts as papal arrives in UK

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

The German-born Pope Benedict XVI will make his first papal visit to Britain on September 16. However, hours before his arrival in London, his key aide, Cardinal Walter Kasper referred to the UK as a 'Third World' country, triggering a new row.

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Bolt to warm up for Rio Olympics at London Anniversary Games

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has announced that he will return to the London Anniversary Games next year in a bid to warm up for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow

First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Andy Murray is not sure whether to bow or not but Serena Williams is taking no chances -- she is busy practicing her curtsy.

Queen shifted out of Buckingham Palace due to COVID-19 crisis

Queen shifted out of Buckingham Palace due to COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The 93-year-old monarch and her 98-year-old husband, Prince Philip, are likely to be placed in quarantine at the royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the coming weeks as tougher measures are put in place to fight the coronavirus outbreak in the UK affecting over 1,140 people.

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.

Shilpa meets the Queen

Shilpa meets the Queen

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

The actress delivered a speech on -- you guessed it -- racism.

Ladies, are you wearing the right bra?

Ladies, are you wearing the right bra?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Slipping cups, breaking straps and dreaded 'back fat' -- are all the horrors of not wearing the right bra for you.

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Will India get 3rd aircraft carrier?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Costing Rs 500 billion, the INS Vishal will be the Indian military's single most expensive defence platform.

Saina wins Hong Kong Open super series

Saina wins Hong Kong Open super series

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal rallied to register a scintilliating three-game victory over Shixian Wang of China to clinch her third Super Series title of the year at the Hong Kong Open in Wanchai on Sunday.

Saina advances to Hong Kong Open semis

Saina advances to Hong Kong Open semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Saina Nehwal on Friday stormed into the semi-finals of the Hong Kong Super Series by exacting revenge on Pui Yin Yip for her heart-breaking quarter-final loss in the Asian Games, with a straight games thrashing of the local shuttler.

Prince Harry heads home from 'Delhi' base

Prince Harry heads home from 'Delhi' base

Rediff.com1 Mar 2008

The 23-year-old prince, who is third in line to the British throne and has earned fullsome prise from many, including grandmother Queen Elizabeth II for his effort, was put on a troop transport plane with about 170 personnel. Prince Harry was posted on a front line base called 'Delhi'. Harry fought the Taliban alongside Gurkhas recruited into the British army from Nepal. Many of them had their education in Kathmandu or India.

Cariah guides Windies to third place in U-19 WC

Cariah guides Windies to third place in U-19 WC

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Yannic Cariah scored a magnificent unbeaten century to guide the West Indies to a thrilling four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third-fourth place play-off match in the ICC Under-19 World Cup. The 17-year-old left-hander deservedly took the man-of-the-match award for his match-winning knock of 110 that came off 127 balls, as the West Indies achieved victory target of 292 runs for the loss of six wickets with nine balls to spare.

PIX: Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah receives knighthood

PIX: Four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah receives knighthood

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The four-time Olympic champion, who was honoured for his services to athletics by the Queen on Tuesday, described the moment as "incredible".

What was this Indian model doing at Buckingham Palace?

What was this Indian model doing at Buckingham Palace?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

She was clicked with BBC journalist and broadcaster Tina Daheley.

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.

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Describing a confrontation at his London home in 2019, Harry says William called Meghan 'difficult', 'rude' and 'abrasive', which Harry calls a 'parrot (ing of) the press narrative' about his American wife, according to the Guardian, which says it has seen a copy of the duke's memoir Spare.

Incredible images from the week gone by

Incredible images from the week gone by

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Here's a recap of all the events that shaped the world from the previous week.

Blair announces polls in May

Blair announces polls in May

Rediff.com5 Apr 2005

Bolstered by a strong economy, Blair's Labour was widely expected to win a third term despite anger over his judgement to join the Iraq war.

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Shekhar Kapur at FRAMES 2003

Rediff.com17 Mar 2003

Aus cricketer Mel Jones gets Order of Australia honour

Aus cricketer Mel Jones gets Order of Australia honour

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

The two time World Cup winner shared the news on her Twitter account

Wish Rishi Sunak every success for good of UK: Liz Truss on exit as PM

Wish Rishi Sunak every success for good of UK: Liz Truss on exit as PM

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Accompanied by her husband Hugh O'Leary and two daughters, Britain's shortest-serving Prime Minister ended her tenure by trying to strike an optimistic tone as she said that brighter days lie ahead.

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.