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Prince Harry not to serve in Iraq

Prince Harry not to serve in Iraq

Rediff.com17 May 2007

General Sir Richard Dannatt said he had taken the decision in the light of a number of 'specific threats' to the Prince.

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

The cutest photos from UK's Prince Louis' christening

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Prince Louis, the youngest child of United Kingdon's Prince William and Kate, was christened on Monday (July 9), at the Chapel Royal in London with family by his side.

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Review: Beware of Thugs of Hindostan

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

'Neither Aamir's hard-at-work whimsicality nor Amitabh Bachchan's stoic presence can salvage a second of this bloated, blundering bore,' fumes Sukanya Verma.

Will Ajay-Kajol make a good Ram-Sita?

Will Ajay-Kajol make a good Ram-Sita?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Rajkumar Santoshi has cast the couple in his new film, Ramayana.

Prince Harry to fight in Iraq

Prince Harry to fight in Iraq

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

Second Lieutenant Harry, who insisted on going, is likely to be in charge of a troop of 12 soldiers in light armoured vehicles.

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

Love Tendulkar for what he was

Love Tendulkar for what he was

Rediff.com1 Feb 2007

Don't build a throne for him today, says Sriram Ranganathan, for what he achieved over 16 years.

Prince Harry vows to quit smoking

Prince Harry vows to quit smoking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

His decision comes as the Ministry of Defence prepares to ban smoking at all army barracks from March.

No rift in party or family, 'all is well', says Rabri and sons

No rift in party or family, 'all is well', says Rabri and sons

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

Tej Pratap created a flutter a few days back with a tweet that was seen by many as signalling a rift with his younger brother Tejashwi.

Maharashtra's COVID-19 crisis: Why is Pawar missing in action?

Maharashtra's COVID-19 crisis: Why is Pawar missing in action?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The most experienced administrator in the country seems to have sat back and allowed bureaucrats and policemen to manage the lockdown, observes Jyoti Punwani.

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Not Sydney, Lara picks the best-ever Test knock he's played

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

He also picked that knock over the monumental 375 and 400 not out against England, and he had his reasons.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

New Saudi succession law

New Saudi succession law

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

The new decree provides for the eventuality of the king and the crown prince becoming ill or dying at the same time. \n\nThis precautionary measure is due to the fact that all the sons of the founder of the Saudi state King Abdulaziz Al Saud are old.

Picture perfect: Priyanka meets Queen Rania

Picture perfect: Priyanka meets Queen Rania

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Two Queens making for one pretty frame!

God save the (very rich) Queen

God save the (very rich) Queen

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Prince William set to join army

Prince William set to join army

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

The 23-year-old will follow in the footsteps of his brother Prince Harry, who entered Sandhurst earlier this year.

ISC Topper: How I scored 99.5%

ISC Topper: How I scored 99.5%

Rediff.com16 May 2018

Abhijnan Chakraborty tells us how he topped the ISC Class 12 examination.

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Som's right: Foreigners built the Taj

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

How much do you know about Shah Jahan, Mumtaz Mahal and the Taj Mahal?

BlackBerry KEYone Review: All work and no play

BlackBerry KEYone Review: All work and no play

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Abhik Sen would gladly invest in the BlackBerry KEYone if he were to consider his phone as just a business or communication device.

Japan's emperor hints at abdication

Japan's emperor hints at abdication

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

If plans do go ahead, the 82-year-old will be the country's first monarch to abdicate in 200 years.

'Saudi relations with India not at Pak's expense'

'Saudi relations with India not at Pak's expense'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

"We were brothers yesterday, we are brothers today and we will be brothers forever," he said.

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.

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

SNEAK PEEK into Ivanka's dinner venue with Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Flowers from Bangkok in Thailand, Indonesia and Bengaluru, a nizami feast and a rose petal shower await United States President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump as she heads to Hyderabad on November 28 for the Global Entrepreneurship Summit. The US First Daughter will be accorded the royal treatment at Taj Falaknuma where she will be joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dinner on November 28.

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Prince Harry to begin training for Iraq.

Imran Khan wants Swiss model for Kashmir

Imran Khan wants Swiss model for Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

"For a solution to the Kashmir issue, we can look at Switzerland where people of different ethnicities live in an autonomous and proper democratic set-up. Kashmiris may like to have such a system," he said.

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

This excerpt, from her recently released Mouth Full Of Blood (February 19, 2019), reflects what is happening in many countries across the world today.

Who's Who in Baahubali: A Quick Guide

Who's Who in Baahubali: A Quick Guide

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Here's a spoiler-filled recap of the key players in the riveting saga!

Prince Charles loves India

Prince Charles loves India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, and his wife Camilla, are in India on a six-day private visit.

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

'The Kohinoor has wreaked havoc in its trail'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Two authors track a diamond with a bloody history.

Meet Prince Harry, the crocodile hunter!

Meet Prince Harry, the crocodile hunter!

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Photographs of Prince Harry wrestling a monster crocodile in the Northern Territory from the water have emerged

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

What our leaders need to learn from the epics

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Gods are deceitful too and villains can be upright upholders of the law.' 'Perhaps political leaders of all shades would benefit from these lessons instead of declaring themselves upholders of a dharma that means different things to different people,' points out Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Arjun Reddy is better than Kabir Singh

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

'The Telugu original with its brilliant rendering of the hero by Vijay Deverakonda works better than Kabir Singh.' 'It also has a sharper play of caste politics and raw authenticity of characters rooted in a local universe that gets lost in translation when it is remade for a pan-India audience,' argues Ritwik Sharma.

Bhutan king to step down in 2008

Bhutan king to step down in 2008

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Why does Destiny play favourites?

Why does Destiny play favourites?

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Two infants. Two very different destinies.

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Shah Jahan built the Taj in gratitude

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

'After it was finished, Shah Jahan visited the Taj only twice.' 'There is a letter from Aurangzeb to him after a visit, reporting that the dome was leaking and needed to be fixed.' 'Shah Jahan wasn't bothered: He had moved on to designing his next project, Shahjahanabad,' reveals Aakar Patel.

Ballet dancer new king of Cambodia

Ballet dancer new king of Cambodia

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

The second Cambodian king in over 60 years, Sihamoni, 51, is son of Sihanouk and Queen Monineath.

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

Prince Harry fails basic computer test: Report

Prince Harry fails basic computer test: Report

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Harry, who has been training at Sandhurst, has revealed that he wants to join the Household Cavalry apparently because of its tradition as polo-playing regiments, something he is very passionate about.

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

Rediff.com19 May 2016

English Premier League champions Leicester City paid a visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace on Thursday and signed a well-wishing book for the country's revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej.