News for 'Thrones'

'Facebook, Google are like East India Company'

'Facebook, Google are like East India Company'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Facebook and Google no longer need to have infantry regiments and cavalry like the East India Company because they are inside everyone's phones listening to our conversations.'

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Don't underestimate the average Indian

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'And don't underestimate the enabling power of bribery.' 'Hark back to demonetisation.' 'All of the cash did come back.' 'The same thing will happen with the alphabet soup of the NRC, NPR and CAA except that this exercise will deal in documents, not cash.' 'Bribes will be paid.' 'Documents will be magically generated,' points out Devangshu Datta.

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

Will Mayawati spring a surprise in UP polls?

Will Mayawati spring a surprise in UP polls?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

The BSP supremo is looking forward to the support of Dalits and Muslims to seize the throne in Lucknow, writes Amit Shankar.

Which hot model deserves this lingerie crown? Vote!

Which hot model deserves this lingerie crown? Vote!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

With Heidi Klum quitting as lingerie giant Victoria's Secret's head Angel this year, her throne is open to a bevy of beauties. Who do you think should take her place?

Prince William undertakes first rescue mission

Prince William undertakes first rescue mission

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Britain's Prince William, who is second in line to the throne, has successfully undertaken his first mission as a Royal Air Force search and rescue helicopter co-pilot, lifting an ill worker from an off-shore gas rig, his office said on Tuesday.

Many couples had sons after eating mangoes from my orchard: Bhide

Many couples had sons after eating mangoes from my orchard: Bhide

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Bhide gave various references from the Ramayana and Mahabharata and attacked the current political and social system.

No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

No one in royal family wants to be king or queen: Prince Harry

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Harry also spoke about walking behind his mother's coffin as a 12-year-old and said no child 'should be asked to do that under any circumstances'.

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The development has now removed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as next in line to the throne and replaced him with Mohammed bin Salman, who earlier held the position of the deputy crown prince.

Promo Watch: Rajneeti trailer is very impressive

Promo Watch: Rajneeti trailer is very impressive

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

It's a hard hitting trailer, with Katrina Kaif looking more obviously exciting than the rest of the cast.

Xi as ruler for life: Is China's golden age coming to an end?

Xi as ruler for life: Is China's golden age coming to an end?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Xi's assumption of absolute power is neither complete, nor irreversible.' 'Nor is it safe, for Xi, for his party, or for his country more generally.' 'And the government knows this,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Did someone say 'plunging neckline'?

Did someone say 'plunging neckline'?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Kate Hudson was among the most daring dressers at the recent Glamour Women of the Year awards. That and more from the red carpet!

Top Malayalam actors of 2009

Top Malayalam actors of 2009

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

A look at actors, who wowed the Malayalam film industry this year.

First Look: Prince Harry tosses ceremonial pitch

First Look: Prince Harry tosses ceremonial pitch

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

Prince Harry plays competitive polo and showed on Saturday he could also throw a useful baseball pitch.

MUST SEE: Images from Rajinikanth's Lingaa

MUST SEE: Images from Rajinikanth's Lingaa

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Is this the big blockbuster of the year?

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Countdown for royal baby begins: Kate Middleton in labour

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Prince William's wife Kate Middleton was on Monday admitted to a hospital and is in the early stages of labour, a palace official said.

Namaste is the new Hello!

Namaste is the new Hello!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Saudi King Abdullah dies; brother Salman takes over reins

Saudi King Abdullah dies; brother Salman takes over reins

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Saudi Arabia's Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz died on Friday and his half-brother Salman took over reigns of the world's top oil exporting nation in a smooth transition of power, calling for "unity and solidarity" among Muslims.

iPhone or porn: What will you choose?

iPhone or porn: What will you choose?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Believe it or not iPhone X launch reduced porn traffic!

Saudi royals rediscover India and more

Saudi royals rediscover India and more

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz al Saud, governor of Riyadh and third in line to the throne, has over the last five days in Delhi, Agra and Mumbai reaffirmed the message that terrorism in the name of Islam is not Islamic and that the entire region must be united against jihad.

Prince William's night on freezing London streets

Prince William's night on freezing London streets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Prince William, the second-in- line to the British throne, has spent a night sleeping rough on the streets of London in freezing temperatures as part of his work supporting a charity for the homeless.

The inspiring story of a royal who will step down for love

The inspiring story of a royal who will step down for love

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Princess Mako's love story will make you believe in the power of love.

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Temperamentally, they are quite alike.' 'Ahmed Patel avoided the limelight and was not a power seeker.' 'The Gandhis too are not power wielders, but trustees of power.'

Moto GP preview: Champion Rossi remains the man to beat

Moto GP preview: Champion Rossi remains the man to beat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Valentino Rossi's rivals face a battle to keep up with the MotoGP world champion on the track and an impossible task to match him off it going into Sunday's season-opening race in Qatar. A look at the main contenders in the upcoming season.

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

UK PM, health secretary test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

In a video message posted on social media, the British prime minister said that he will continue to lead the United Kingdom government's response to the deadly virus, which has claimed 578 lives.

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

Prince Harry 'set to return to Afghanistan'

Prince Harry 'set to return to Afghanistan'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2010

According to the Sunday Express, the 25-year-old third-in-line to the British throne, who has completed the first phase of his pilot's training course, has expressed his desire for another round of army duty in Afghanistan.

M K Narayanan sworn in West Bengal Governor

M K Narayanan sworn in West Bengal Governor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2010

Former national security advisor M K Narayanan was on Sunday sworn in as the West Bengal Governor by Calcutta High Court Chief Justice M S Shah at the 'Throne Room' of the Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

'What planet did you come from?': Media and sporting greats hail Ronaldo

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo was described as a different species and even earned praises

Indian tour not to oust Maoists: Koirala

Indian tour not to oust Maoists: Koirala

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Nepalese opposition leader Girija Prasad Koirala has asked Prime Minister Prachanda to run the government with consensus of all the stakeholders, and said his talks with the Indian leaders revolved around this and dismissed reports that he sought New Delhi's help to oust the Maoists-led ministry.

He's a little rascal, says Prince William on baby son

He's a little rascal, says Prince William on baby son

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Britain's Prince William has described his new-born son George as a "little rascal" in his first official interview since becoming a father.

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Britain's Prince Harry to marry Meghan in Windsor Castle next May

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

The Royal Family will pay for the wedding, including the service, music, flowers and the reception.

No 'Terry Taliban' hunting for Prince Harry

No 'Terry Taliban' hunting for Prince Harry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

"He had hoped to become a top gun Apache pilot but he's been told that the instructors feel he is not suited to the Apache," a source was quoted as saying.

Meet Shah's minders tasked with ensuring BJP's victory

Meet Shah's minders tasked with ensuring BJP's victory

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

After the BJP lost the recent assembly polls, one of Shah's first acts was to appoint new prabharis before the Lok Sabha election. Radhika Ramaseshan reports on the significance of this post that doesn't exist in the BJP's constitution.

Karunanidhi appoints Stalin as deputy CM of TN

Karunanidhi appoints Stalin as deputy CM of TN

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The elevation of Stalin, who was Chennai Mayor during Karunanidhi's earlier tenure between 1996 and 2001, has been on the cards for quite sometime as Karunanidhi had been having problems after his major surgery for back pain in February last. In his absence, Stalin was the main campaigner for the DMK in the Lok Sabha polls.

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.

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

We take a walk down memory lane and look back at fashion designer Manish Arora's fashion journey.

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

10 reasons why we love Manish Arora

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

We take a walk down memory lane and look back at fashion designer Manish Arora's fashion journey.

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Prince Harry, Meghan become Duke and Duchess of Sussex

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton were bestowed with the titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the day of their wedding in April 2011.

UK:Prince William wants combat duty in Afghanistan

UK:Prince William wants combat duty in Afghanistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Prince William, the second-in-line for the British throne, has expressed his desire to fight for Britain on the front line in Afghanistan. The future king, who until now was believed to have been barred from going to war because of his position, said on Thursday that he was still hopeful to perform active duty before he leaves the military to take up his royal mantle.