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The best Will and Kate moments

The best Will and Kate moments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Royal fans from around the world are counting down the days until the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child, due in April. Soon, photographers and video crews will head to the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital in London for what has become known as the "Great Kate Wait." As we wait for the newest Cambridge arrival, Getty Images photographer Chris Jackson presents some of his most favourite moments with the little royals.

Britain's unborn royal baby is a billionaire already

Britain's unborn royal baby is a billionaire already

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

Wealth-X found that the unborn child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge is already a billionaire, given the fortunes of the immediate members of the British royal family, including great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, great grandfather Princes Philip, grandfather Charles and father William.

India versus South Africa: How the numbers add up

India versus South Africa: How the numbers add up

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Rajneesh Gupta glances at the history of this fascinating 21st century cricketing rivalry.

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Cook's century powers South Africa to huge lead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Opener Stephen Cook scored a career-high century to help South Africa build a massive 432-run lead over Sri Lanka despite rain delays on the third day of the first Test at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Prince George turns 5: His most adorable moments

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

He's met the Obamas, calls Britain's Queen Elizabeth II granny and is delightful as one can be. Meet Prince George -- one of the world's most recognisable children. As he turned 5 on Sunday (July 22), we gathered a collection of his cutest moments.

Britain's Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Britain's Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The announcement came a day after royal bride-to-be Markle on Thursday confirmed that her ailing father will not attend her wedding with Prince Harry in Windsor Castle.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Buttler serves up thrilling ton in England win

Buttler serves up thrilling ton in England win

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Jos Buttler struck a rapid century as England beat South Africa by 39 runs via the Duckworth/Lewis method in a high-scoring first One-day International marred by rain on Wednesday.

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

UK PM back at work, says tide being turned on COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Boris Johnson urged the public to contain their impatience against the lockdown.

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Sri Lanka's batsmen keep hopes alive on Day 4

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

South Africa need five wickets on Friday to secure victory in the first Test after Sri Lanka provided dogged resistance and were 240 for five at stumps on the fourth day at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

Meghan shares secret blue touch to her wedding dress

Meghan shares secret blue touch to her wedding dress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The 37-year-old former actress revealed that her "something blue", worn by brides as a lucky charm on their wedding day, was a piece of a blue dress she wore on her first date with Prince Harry stitched discreetly inside her white wedding gown.

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The 87-year-old has the distinction of being the very first South Asian origin Conservative party candidate to contest a general election back in 1979.

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Best moments 2018: Bull runs, royal weddings, supermoons!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

As we near the end of another eventful year, 15 top moments from the world of arts and culture.

Dominant South Africa crush Sri Lanka in opener

Dominant South Africa crush Sri Lanka in opener

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

South Africa's bowlers needed a little more than an hour of the final day's play to dismiss Sri Lanka for 281 in their second innings and claim a 206-run victory in the first Test in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

How many Tests has India won in SA? Check out stats dossier!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

A look at the players' record and their individual performances ahead of the two-Test series.

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.

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Britain's Prince William and Kate expecting third child

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The child will be born fifth in line to the throne, bumping uncle Harry out of the top five and into sixth place.

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Will Meghan Markle's father attend the royal wedding?

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Thomas Markle, 73, was quoted by some US media as saying that he would not attend the royal wedding to avoid embarrassing his daughter and the royal family after paparazzi shots of him seemed to indicate he had been paid to pose for photographers.

Know your IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Know your IPL Team: Kolkata Knight Riders

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Kolkata Knight Riders and much more.

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Here's what Oly champ Mo Farah had to say on Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Sir Mo Farah took aim at United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

It's official! Harry and Meghan are husband and wife

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The royal couple chose a modern touch to their marriage ceremony.

2nd Test: Windies collapse after Brathwaite, Samuels tons

2nd Test: Windies collapse after Brathwaite, Samuels tons

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

A spectacular collapse has raised the prospect of a nervous finale for a brittle West Indies after they finished on 275 for nine on day four of the second Test against South Africa on Monday.

Aus need all-rounder, Watson could miss Test if he can't bowl, says Clarke

Aus need all-rounder, Watson could miss Test if he can't bowl, says Clarke

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Captain Michael Clarke has indicated that Shane Watson will not return to the Australia side as a specialist batsman for the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Thursday.

Amla and De Villiers lift South Africa

Amla and De Villiers lift South Africa

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Captain Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers led the chase as South Africa cut the deficit to 102 runs in their bid to haul in the West Indies total of 329 before rain ended the second day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday.

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Lace, diamond treat as Meghan's wedding gown goes on display

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

The exhibition, which will run from October 26 to January 6 next year, will also feature her exquisite veil and a diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent to her by The Queen, which will be on public display for the first time.

Beware the West Indies!

Beware the West Indies!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the West Indies team from the World Cups.

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Here come the grandparents and aunt Pippa: Royal baby gets first visitors

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Close family members on Sunday visited Kensington Palace to see Prince William and wife Kate Middleton's new baby daughter.

Cricket Buzz: 'Nothing wrong in being gay'

Cricket Buzz: 'Nothing wrong in being gay'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

'It's Test cricket and (Shannon) is an emotional guy trying to do everything he can to win a Test match. Sometimes people say things on the field that they might regret'

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.

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

PHOTOS: Jallianwala Bagh exhibition at a UK museum

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

The exhibition is conceived as a 'lived experience' creation, based on work with descendants and communities to collect stories related to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on April 13, 1919.

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

How much do you know about World Cup batting records?

Rediff.com29 May 2019

In a three part series, Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Roger Moore's life in pictures

Rediff.com25 May 2017

What a life he led!

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Brathwaite, Samuels lead West Indies fightback

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Half-centuries from Kraigg Brathwaite and Marlon Samuels steered a battling West Indies to 147 for two at the close on day three of the second Test against South Africa on Sunday.

Dale Steyn rips through Windies, Proteas post huge win

Dale Steyn rips through Windies, Proteas post huge win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Dale Steyn ripped through the West Indies top order to claim his 25th five-wicket haul in Test cricket and give South Africa an innings and 220-run victory on the fourth morning of the first Test on Saturday.

After De Villiers ton, South Africa leads against Windies

After De Villiers ton, South Africa leads against Windies

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

South Africa removed the West Indian openers in Sunday's last session at Newlands to build on AB de Villiers' superb century and take the initiative in the final Test.

Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US secretary of state

Former Exxon CEO Rex Tillerson sworn-in as US secretary of state

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Tillerson, 64, who was confirmed by the Senate in a 56-43 vote, was administered the oath of office by Vice President Mike Pence.

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Smith jumps to fifth in ICC Test rankings, Kohli 15th

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In the ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers, Australia's Ryan Harris has moved up two places to second following his six wickets against India in the fourth Test at MCG.

Steyn sets new mark after West Indian defiance

Steyn sets new mark after West Indian defiance

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Dale Steyn became South Africa's second highest wicket taker as West Indies reached 276 for six on the first day of the third Test on Friday.

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Robot crime fighters: Is the future already here?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

As the gunfire stopped at a parking garage in downtown Dallas, where five police officers were killed and seven others injured in "ambush style" firing during a protest against the fatal police shootings of black men this week, a new trend in crime-fighting crawled into spotlight.