News for 'Trafalgar Square'

Cash-strapped Man United plan to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Cash-strapped Man United plan to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The stadium will be part of a wider regeneration of the Old Trafford area, with British finance minister Rachel Reeves recently giving government backing for the plans.

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Is That Amish Doing Yoga?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Indian High Commissioner to the UK Vikram Doraiswami and best selling novelist Amish -- who is also director of the Nehru Centre -- leads International Day of Yoga celebrations at Trafalgar Square in London.

Is that a giant ice cream in the middle of London?

Is that a giant ice cream in the middle of London?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The bold and graphic installation, called "The End,", which features a giant swirl of whipped cream topped with a cherry, a fly and a drone, is the work of British artist Heather Phillipson, and will stand on Trafalgar Square's Fourth plinth until spring 2022.

Paris attacks: London pays tribute, lights up in French tricolour

Paris attacks: London pays tribute, lights up in French tricolour

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

London's famous landmarks were on Sunday night lit up in the colours of the French national flag in tribute to the 17 people killed in the Paris terror attacks.

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Buttler wants to win to inspire England's football team

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

"Sport is such a huge part of English culture, and getting behind teams in World Cups is certainly something I know happens a lot in England. Even though we're on the other side of the world, you can certainly feel that support," Buttler said on the eve of the final against Pakistan.

'We are not afraid': Thousands at vigil for victims of London attack

'We are not afraid': Thousands at vigil for victims of London attack

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

A day after Londoners were confronted with a 'sick and depraved' attack, crowds gathered in the heart of the city to pay tribute to the victims. Candles flickered on downturned faces as people paid tribute to those who had been killed and injured. The words "solidarity" and "unity" could be heard being exchanged in conversation after conversation.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

'Devout Hindu' Rishi Sunak shares Diwali greetings

'Devout Hindu' Rishi Sunak shares Diwali greetings

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a 'devout Hindu', issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow.

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

PIX: Fans in tears as England fall short at final hurdle

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The tears of England's losing players at Wembley were replicated across the nation on Sunday night, mixed in with disappointment and alcohol, after Italy beat Gareth Southgate's young side in a penalty shootout to win Euro 2020.

In PHOTOS: World weeps for its darling Madiba

In PHOTOS: World weeps for its darling Madiba

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Rediff.com brings you some moving images of Nelson Mandela's supporters from Johannesburg to New York.

Thousands participate in London Rath-yatra

Thousands participate in London Rath-yatra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The devotees pulled three 40-foot high colourful chariots carrying the sacred deities of Lord Jagannatha, Lady Subhadra and Lord Balarama from Hyde Park to Trafalgar Square. The giant chariots were accompanied by a procession of singers, musicians and dancers. At Trafalgar Square, where the procession concluded, thousands of people had gathered to witness cultural and educational displays and exhibitions linked to the Rath-yatra.

Hatwalk: London's famous statues don designer hats!

Hatwalk: London's famous statues don designer hats!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The city has added an amusing touch to some of its tourist attractions while the Olympics are underway, and it's all for a good cause.

PIX: The Last Harry Potter Premiere

PIX: The Last Harry Potter Premiere

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Here's who attended the high profile event.

A curry crisis in United Kingdom

A curry crisis in United Kingdom

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The protests were aimed at drawing the government's attention to the problems they faced as a result of current immigration policies. The protestors urged the government to ease new restrictions on migrant workers for the ethnic restaurant market.

Chunky, bold medals unveiled for 2012 London Olympics

Chunky, bold medals unveiled for 2012 London Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

The thousands of athletes striving to compete at London 2012 now know what treasure awaits at the end of their long and tortuous journeys after the medals for next year's Olympics were revealed in Trafalgar Square on Wednesday, one year before the start of the Games.

Chunky, bold medals unveiled for 2012 London Olympics

Chunky, bold medals unveiled for 2012 London Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

The thousands of athletes striving to compete at London 2012 now know what treasure awaits at the end of their long and tortuous journeys after the medals for next year's Olympics were revealed in Trafalgar Square on Wednesday, one year before the start of the Games.

London Olympics countdown clock makes false start

London Olympics countdown clock makes false start

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

London Olympic organisers were left red-faced on Tuesday when a huge clock in Trafalgar Square marking the countdown to the 2012 Games stopped just hours after being unveiled at a glitzy ceremony.

Sale of 2012 Olympics tickets go live

Sale of 2012 Olympics tickets go live

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

As Sebastian Coe walked briskly into a glass-fronted office at the headquarters of London's 2012 Olympic Committee on Monday he passed a grainy black and white picture of the standing high jump at the 1908 Games.

History behind the design of Olympic Games medals

History behind the design of Olympic Games medals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Historic details of the design of the Olympic Games medals.

HDFC debuts in United Kingdom

HDFC debuts in United Kingdom

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

When London celebrated Diwali

When London celebrated Diwali

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Prayers were followed by music and dance and a spectacular display of lights, firecrackers and floating lanterns. Diwali is celebrated in a number of British cities.

Who cares for the Pandits?

Who cares for the Pandits?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Blair hails Delhi's successful CWG bid

Blair hails Delhi's successful CWG bid

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

India's Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar participated in the anniversary celebrations of London winning its bid to host 2012 Olympics

India shining: From Big Apple to Big Ben

India shining: From Big Apple to Big Ben

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Next up -- the Trafalgar Square dance festival to mark the occasion of Diwali.

Sehwag on Shravan's 25th birthday

Sehwag on Shravan's 25th birthday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

We recently launched a new feature where we post images of world sportsmen contributed by you Dear Readers.

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Car crashes into gates of British PM's residence, 1 arrested

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'At around 16:20hrs [local time] a car collided with the gates of Downing Street on Whitehall,' the Met Police said in a statement.

Why Stars Walked Out Of Oppenheimer Premiere

Why Stars Walked Out Of Oppenheimer Premiere

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The A-list cast of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer left the film's London screening midway in solidarity with the strike called by the Hollywood actors union.

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.

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Britain fell silent on Thursday as a minute's silence was held across the country to remember the 22 victims of Monday's concert bombing. The silence, which fell at 11 am, also marked the nation's solidarity with the 119 who were injured in the blast at the Manchester Arena following a concert, as well as others affected by the atrocity. Crowds gathered at well-known sites in the UK, including London's Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Here are some touching glimpses...

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.

PHOTOS: Siberian blast blankets Europe in snow

PHOTOS: Siberian blast blankets Europe in snow

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A cold-weather front nicknamed the "beast from the east" has blasted snow and ice across Europe. The "beast" has swept snow storms and strong winds from Serbia across the continent, bringing "the coldest end of February and start of March in years for Europe.

European Union calls for minute's silence for Paris attack victims

European Union calls for minute's silence for Paris attack victims

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The European Union on Sunday called for a minute's silence to be held on Monday for the victims of a series of attacks in Paris in which at least 129 people were killed.

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

The man who transformed Europe with paper cut-outs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Going by the name paperboyo, Rich McCor has developed a unique style of photography that involves using intricate paper cutouts to transform landmarks into amusing vignettes.

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Morgan's England in a special class, says Steve Waugh

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Steve Waugh, who captained England to the World Cup triumph in 1999, says Eoin Morgan's side is one of the best one-day teams he's seen and would compete against anyone of the previous eras.

The DDLJ Quiz

The DDLJ Quiz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Sukanya Verma presents a DDLJ special quiz to test your knowledge about one of Hindi cinema's most successful films of all time.

Naughty, not nice: How to party like it's Christmas!

Naughty, not nice: How to party like it's Christmas!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

It's the season to be jolly after all :)

Charles III to be crowned King today

Charles III to be crowned King today

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Charles will be crowned the King of the United Kingdom amid spectacular pomp and pageantry at Westminster Abbey in London on Saturday in a solemn religious ceremony that dates back almost a thousand years.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Ten images from the world that show we live in an incredibly odd, odd world.

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Euro zone leaders clinched a deal with Greece on Monday.