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There was no plot to kill Diana: Scotland Yard

There was no plot to kill Diana: Scotland Yard

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Scotland Yard on Tuesday said that it has found "no credible evidence" to support a claim that the British special forces were involved in the tragic death of Princess Diana in a 1997 Paris car crash.

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin arrives in Edinburgh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Thousands lined the route to catch a glimpse as Queen Elizabeth II's coffin, seen in public for the first time, made its journey on Sunday from Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire to arrive at the late monarch's official Scottish residence of Holyroodhouse Palace in the capital city of Edinburgh.

Kohli & Co keep Cricket's Spirit Alive

Kohli & Co keep Cricket's Spirit Alive

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Captain Virat Kohli, Vice-Captain Rohit Sharma, senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and other Indian cricketers interacted with the Scotland players after the T20 World Cup game at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Friday, November 5, 2021.

We knew it would be hostile: Maguire

We knew it would be hostile: Maguire

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Harry Maguire said he can deal with hostile treatment from opposition supporters and that it takes the pressure off his England teammates.

Lara Helps Windies Prepare For India

Lara Helps Windies Prepare For India

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Brian Lara has been appointed as the 'Performance Mentor' for the West Indies.

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Andorra among 34 nations to legalise same sex marriage

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Even as the Supreme Court's five-judge Constitution bench on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages, there are 34 countries where marriage between same-sex couples is legally performed and recognised with the most recent country being Andorra.

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

T20 WC: Joseph, Holder star in Windies' thumping win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Alzarri Joseph led West Indies' inspired fast bowling display with a four-wicket haul to help them beat Zimbabwe

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Youth Games: Swimmer Shoan, shotputter Anupriya win medals

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Ganguly surpassed Aryan Nehra's timing of 4:27:62 which he had set at the Nationals last month.

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Gill narrows gap with Babar in race for No 1 ODI batter

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Star batter Virat Kohli, who is the second leading run-getter in the World Cup with 354 runs after five matches, has improved three spots to be on joint fifth spot with Aussie left-handed opener David Warner (up two spots).

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Mithila's Bikini Moment

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Shriya gets magical in Rome... Arjun looks back at July... Tara meets the Queen...

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Injured Prannoy withdraws from Denmark and French Open

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy has pulled out of the Denmark Open Super 750 tournament due to a back injury that troubled him during his maiden bronze medal-winning run at the recently-concluded Asian Games.

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India's long-distance swimmers Elvis Ali Hazarika of Assam and West Bengal's Rimo Saha created history by becoming the first relay team from the country as well as Asia to cross the North Channel in Europe.

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Just What Is Vidya's Neeyat?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Vidya Balan showed off her new film, Neeyat, to members of the film industry at a special star-studded screening in Mumbai.

Dravid on 'time-out' drama: You can't blame somebody for following rules

Dravid on 'time-out' drama: You can't blame somebody for following rules

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Angelo Mathews' first-of-its-kind timed out dismissal against Bangladesh in a World Cup match has again stirred the debate about 'Spirit of Cricket' and India head coach Rahul Dravid on Saturday said a player should be allowed to follow the rules of the game to the letter, if he wishes so.

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately following the death of Elizabeth II on Thursday, and described losing his mother as "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family".

The T20 World Cup 2022 Schedule

The T20 World Cup 2022 Schedule

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The complete match schedule of the T20 World Cup 2022.

Satwik and Chirag reach Hylo Open second round

Satwik and Chirag reach Hylo Open second round

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

London Olympics bronze medallist Saina Nehwal made another first-round exit, losing 15-21, 8-21 to Thailand's fourth seed Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the women's singles event.

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Is Kiara Honeymooning In Kashmir?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tiger dances in London... Vidya visits Vatican City...Vivek tries Dubai cuisine...

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Pak billionaire's son didn't want to go on Titanic sub

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Suleman Dawood, 19, was on board the vessel with Shahzada Dawood as a Father's Day bonding trip when their small submarine is believed to have imploded, killing all five on board, including British billionaire-explorer Hamish Hamilton.

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Former captain exposes West Indies' decline

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

West Indies' decline a long time coming, says Brathwaite

World Cup: 'Sometimes you've got to reach rock bottom to come back'

World Cup: 'Sometimes you've got to reach rock bottom to come back'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

West Indies Coach Daren Sammy remains positive that they will perform better in the upcoming Super Six stage matches to qualify for the ICC Men's World Cup.

Calls to boycott rape-accused cricketer rise in Nepal

Calls to boycott rape-accused cricketer rise in Nepal

Rediff.com5 Feb 2023

Users have taken social media by storm against the cricket regulatory body using #BoycottCAN which has gone viral in the Himalayan nation.

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Desi Taking Dutch Cricket By Storm

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

Meet Vikramjit Singh, one of the youngest participants in World Cup 2023.

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Grant Bradburn named Pakistan Head Coach

Rediff.com13 May 2023

Kiwi Bradburn served as the Head Coach of the side during the recently-concluded home series against New Zealand on consultancy basis. He is well-versed about the strengths and challenges of the national side having previously served as the fielding coach from 2018 till 2020 before he moved to the National Cricket Academy to work on development of coaches.

Unveiling the secret behind Netherlands' stunning win

Unveiling the secret behind Netherlands' stunning win

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'We go into every game with our plans and our ways that we're going to try and win the game'

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati.

Is UK Ready For Rishi Sunak?

Is UK Ready For Rishi Sunak?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Liz Truss, the British foreign secretary, who has a huge lead over her rival Rishi Sunak, seems a shoo-in to travel to Balmoral Castle in Scotland next week to meet Queen Elizabeth II, the first time ever the monarch will ask a politician to form a government away from Buckingham Palace, her home in London.

Liz Truss becomes 15th PM to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II

Liz Truss becomes 15th PM to be appointed by Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Conservative Party leader Liz Truss was on Tuesday formally appointed as Britain's new Prime Minister by Queen Elizabeth II, becoming the third female premier of the country.

U-19 World Cup: Australia, SL start with easy wins

U-19 World Cup: Australia, SL start with easy wins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2022

While Australia scored a six-wicket win over the West Indies, Sri Lanka beat Scotland by 40 runs in two Group D matches.

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral to be held on Sep 19 in London

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Prior to the state funeral, the late British monarch will lie-in-state at Westminster Hall nearby for four days to allow the public to pay their respects.

ODI World Cup: Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host semis

ODI World Cup: Wankhede Stadium, Eden Gardens likely to host semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata --- both iconic venues -- have emerged as the frontrunners to host the two semifinals of the 2023 World Cup.

Ultra-marathon runner disqualified for 'using vehicle'

Ultra-marathon runner disqualified for 'using vehicle'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The BBC quoted a running friend of Zakrzewski as saying she had felt sick and wanted to drop out after arriving from Australia the night before the race.

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Shivaji's 'Tiger Claws' set for journey to India from UK for exhibition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The MoU, expected to be signed on Tuesday, coincides with Maharashtra's 350th anniversary celebrations of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji. It is then expected to be dispatched to India later this year for an agreed period.

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Euro 2028 will be the largest major sporting event the UK and Ireland have jointly staged. It will be held in 10 stadia, including Wembley in London, the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

U-19 WC: India to face Bangladesh in opener

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Featuring a total of 16 teams, the U-19 World Cup will be held from January 13 to February 4 in Sri Lanka, with the hosts taking on Zimbabwe in the tournament-opener in Colombo.