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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

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List.

Liz Truss cancels BBC interview, Sunak camp accuses her of evading scrutiny

Liz Truss cancels BBC interview, Sunak camp accuses her of evading scrutiny

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Cabinet minister pulled out of the interview hours before it was to air on Tuesday evening, with her team saying she could no longer spare the time.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's new home has an Indian connection

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

The cottage had been a royal gift to Abdul Karim by Queen Victoria, then Empress of India, in recognition of his service and as a sign of her affection towards her Indian aide and confidant.

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Prince Philip's funeral to mark his 'unwavering loyalty'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The ceremony, which officially begins at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle with a national minute's silence at 1500 local time on Saturday, will be a religious one though without any sermons, as planned by the Duke, who passed away aged 99 last week on Friday.

Britain's Prince Philip to step down from public life

Britain's Prince Philip to step down from public life

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The Duke of Edinburgh will no longer carry out public engagements from September.

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.

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Prince William, Kate to visit Pakistan in autumn

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, both 37, will visit the country shrugging off security fears to follow in the footsteps of William's grandparents, father and late mother, Princess Diana.

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Royal Ascot 2017: Ridiculous hats are the norm here!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

We bet you would have not seen such outrageous hats before.

'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.

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

It was their first conversation since Indian-origin Sunak took charge as British prime minister on Tuesday.

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

British MPs finally approve Brexit deal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The bill will now go to the House of Lords on Monday for voting before royal assent from Queen Elizabeth II to become law.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

A Cricket Legend Turns 70

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Glimpses from a glittering career...

Fraud Ranbir, Fiery Dimple: On The OTT Menu This Week

Fraud Ranbir, Fiery Dimple: On The OTT Menu This Week

Rediff.com5 May 2023

There's tons more action to catch on OTT this week.

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.

Modi's khaas dost Johnson set India-UK ties on comprehensive course

Modi's khaas dost Johnson set India-UK ties on comprehensive course

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

His visit to India followed a few cancelled plans since he took office in July 2019 due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis, with the two leaders holding several virtual talks and eventually meeting in person on the sidelines of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow last November.

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Inside the 2018 Chelsea Flower Show

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Spring is here and the flowers are in full bloom. Welcome to the Chelsea Flower Show, held from May 22 to May 26. This year the theme was 'Summer of Love', inspired by the Royal Wedding and the 1960's/70's cultural revolution. Here are colorful and cheery scenes from this year's grand garden party.

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Mountbatten's Indian valuables auctioned for Rs 56 crore

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

A diamond bracelet and jewelled decorative elephants from Jaipur are some of the Indian heirlooms that made up a collection of 350 personal items belonging to Patricia Mountbatten, Lord Louis Mountbatten's eldest daughter, which fetched over £5.6 million (Rs 56 crore) at an auction in London.

Gosh! How this Actor has CHANGED!

Gosh! How this Actor has CHANGED!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Actors can take up all sorts of roles and characters and look totally unrecognisable in them.

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Prince Harry, Meghan name their newborn son Archie

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'It's only been two and a half days, three days, but we're just so thrilled to have our own little bundle of joy'

After 68 years, last classic Land Rover Defender 4x4 rolls off production line

After 68 years, last classic Land Rover Defender 4x4 rolls off production line

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

It takes 56 hours to make the largely hand-built Defender at the firm's Solihull factory in central England

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Duchess Meghan Markle gives birth to baby boy

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was present at the birth of his boy, who weighs 3.2 kg.

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

"As citizens of the United Kingdom take stock of their relationship with the EU, you should be proud that the EU has helped spread British values and practices - democracy, the rule of law, open markets - across the continent and to its periphery," he wrote.

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Why did Modi skip the Jallianwala centenary event?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Modi's absence from an event to mark the centenary of a definitive moment in Indian history puzzles Utkarsh Mishra.

Britain's Prince Harry engaged to US actress Meghan Markle

Britain's Prince Harry engaged to US actress Meghan Markle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

The two announced their engagement after dating for at least 15 months.

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

EU Withdrawal Bill officially becomes law to make way for Brexit

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow told MPs that the bill had received Royal Assent, which involves Queen Elizabeth II's final approval required to make it an Act of Parliament.

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Thank Shashi Tharoor if Britain returns our Koh-i-Noor

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

British Indian MP Keith Vaz on Tuesday called for the world-famous 'Koh-i-Noor' diamond to be returned to India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit in November.

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Real Kashmir FC coach honoured with British Empire Medal

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Robertson received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for services to the local community.

Britain's Prince Philip, 97, gives up driving licence after car crash

Britain's Prince Philip, 97, gives up driving licence after car crash

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Prince Philip's decision to surrender his licence comes weeks after he caused a car crash near the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, in which his Land Rover Freelander landed on its side after a collision with a Kia.

When A President Disliked A PM

When A President Disliked A PM

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

How could a President, seen as a political time-server, have manoeuvred things to a stage where he could strike fear into the heart of a prime minister who, only two-and-a-half years before, had been elected with the largest majority in history?

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Royal reveal: Meghan Markle's father to walk her down the aisle

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Kensington Palace also revealed other details from the royal wedding.

Post-vax row settlement, Modi, Johnson talk trade, vaccine certification

Post-vax row settlement, Modi, Johnson talk trade, vaccine certification

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi spoke over phone on Monday during which they took stock of India-UK trade and defence talks, opening up of international travel between the two countries and climate action targets in the lead up to the COP26 summit, Downing Street said.

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

'I told Modi I'm an admirer of Indira Gandhi. He appreciated it'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Life has been full of rewards, full of sadness.'

India, Pak pooled together for HWL Semi-Final 2017

India, Pak pooled together for HWL Semi-Final 2017

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Asian champions India have been clubbed along side arch-rivals Pakistan in the same pool in the men's Hockey World League (HWL) Semi-Final 2017 to be held in London.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle set May 19 as wedding date

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle set May 19 as wedding date

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The announcement comes three weeks after the couple confirmed their engagement last month and said the ceremony would take place at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle.

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Harry, Meghan agree to drop 'royal' from branding

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were in talks with the Buckingham Palace team handling their transition away from frontline royal duties, with some complications around the use of Sussex Royal as the phrase to be associated with their charitable work and other causes going forward.