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COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

COVID-19 vaccination drive to start in India on Jan 16

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

After healthcare and frontline workers, priority will be given to those above 50 years of age and the under-50 population groups with co-morbidities numbering around 27 crore, it added.

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, born in New Zealand, played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory and he starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand.

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Jemimah to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Rodrigues, Kaur, Mandhana and Sharma were also a part of the now-defunct Kia Super League (KSL) in 2019, the ECB's domestic T20 tournament that made way for the Women's Hundred.

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Quad leaders are also planning to roll out vaccine deliverables and announce a series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure sector, officials in Washington, DC said.

Harry-Meghan interview: Buckingham Palace says race issues concerning

Harry-Meghan interview: Buckingham Palace says race issues concerning

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

On the couple's reference to unnamed royals raising concerns over their son Archie's mixed-race heritage, the palace said the concerning issues of race would be addressed privately as a family matter.

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Super League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The league, which was announced on Sunday with 12 founding members, has been championed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, the new competition's chairman. It is now left with three Italian clubs -- AC Milan, Juventus and Inter Milan -- plus Perez's Real Madrid along with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid from Spain.

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

Cameron plans his new one-party Cabinet

Cameron plans his new one-party Cabinet

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Newly re-elected British Prime Minister David Cameron is working out his first one-party Cabinet made up of Conservative party MPs without any Liberal Democrat coalition considerations of the past.

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Britain's Prince Philip laid to rest in royal ceremony

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

The funeral incorporated hymns and readings chosen by the late royal himself and focussed on the "unwavering loyalty" of the longest-serving consort in British history to his wife, the monarch, and service to Britain and the Commonwealth.

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The violence erupted after Trump supporters breached the Capitol and clashed with police on Wednesday, resulting in the death of four persons and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.

5 dead in Vienna shooting; 1 gunman shot dead

5 dead in Vienna shooting; 1 gunman shot dead

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Gunmen armed with rifles opened fire in six different locations in central Vienna on the city's final night before coronavirus lockdown on Monday.

Race row: 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games were on brink of cancellation

Race row: 1986 Edinburgh Commonwealth Games were on brink of cancellation

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Secret papers have revealed that senior officials in the Thatcher government were not worried about a boycott by African and Caribbean nations that made the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh appear as a white-only event.

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Britain's Theresa May wins confidence vote in leadership

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Under the party's rules, May's leadership of the party cannot be challenged for at least a year now.

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

2 dead in terror attack at London Bridge, suspect shot dead

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Scotland Yard said that they are in the early stages of dealing with an incident at the London Bridge.

Brexit: An unlikely divorce?

Brexit: An unlikely divorce?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The UK has had a complex relationship and checkered history with the EU.

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

World leaders congratulate Biden, 'look forward' to work with him

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

World leaders said they were looking forward to working with Joe Biden, as they welcomed the 46th President of the United States with praise and took parting shots at his predecessor Donald Trump.

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Coronavirus: 'Our world is coming to a complete standstill'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'The only good thing that has come out of our current situation is that it has brought communities closer.' NRIs describe the impact coronavirus is having on their lives.

Faulty hip implants: Centre to ask J&J to compensate victims

Faulty hip implants: Centre to ask J&J to compensate victims

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Once the patients are identified, the government will decide on the quantum of compensation in each case and then approach J&J for claim settlement.

London set to begin night Tube services

London set to begin night Tube services

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Night Tube services are expected to add 6.4 billion pounds to the London economy by 2030, creating 500,000 jobs

What the future holds for the economy

What the future holds for the economy

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Will people buy as many cars as before if more office-goers are working from home? How much existing office space in commercial buildings will become surplus, and what will that mean for the construction industry, asks T N Ninan.

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

'Independence Day': Britain parts ways with EU

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The United Kingdom has voted by 51.9 per cent to 48.1 per cent to leave the European Union after 43 years in an historic referendum.

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.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

London welcomes Hinduja-built pure electric buses

London welcomes Hinduja-built pure electric buses

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

London Mayor Boris Johnson officially welcomed the introduction of the buses.

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Olympic champ Lewis pleads with athletes to save the sport

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

"The future of athleticism depends on the athletes," Lewis told Reuters ahead of the inauguration of the NACAC athletics championships in Costa Rica. "At the end of the day, the sport is going to be as good as the athletes want.

When I met the Queen of England

When I met the Queen of England

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Dancer-Choreographer Astad Deboo met Queen Elizabeth, William and Kate at Buckingham Palace on Monday at the launch of India-UK year of Culture. He tells Archana Masih/Rediff.com that the Queen even did a cute little dance movement when he was presented to her.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'The government had a vaccine from January.' 'The government should have given the vaccine to all population above the age of 45, right from the start.' 'Each state has its own problems, but as far as vaccine coverage in India is concerned, there have been mistakes.'

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Shorts: Bindra to 'run' to raise funds for COVID-19 affected

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Shubhankar tied 110th after Rd 1 of English Championship

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

May formally resigns, to act as PM until new leader elected

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

May has been prime minister for nearly three years since she took over from David Cameron in the wake of the June 2016 Brexit referendum.

23 countries, 22,500 kilometre: This female pilot's solo journey around the world

23 countries, 22,500 kilometre: This female pilot's solo journey around the world

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

On a journey to recreate history, and to script a new one, British aviator Tracey Curtis Taylor, on a stopover in Delhi on her way to Australia to relive a flight made 85 years ago, said her mission is to inspire young girls to strive to achieve their dreams.

'Youthquake' is Oxford Dictionaries' Word of the Year

'Youthquake' is Oxford Dictionaries' Word of the Year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The word was actually coined in 1965!

Now, Swachh Bharat seeks global facelift

Now, Swachh Bharat seeks global facelift

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

The focus on Swachh Bharat has sharpened with Prime Minister Modi asking ministers to show the outcomes of schemes launched since the NDA government came to power

I am not a gatecrasher, retorts Mallya after book event row

I am not a gatecrasher, retorts Mallya after book event row

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

"Never gatecrashed in my life... I am not a gatecrasher and would never be one," Mallya tweeted on Sunday, responding to the claims that he was not among the invitees.

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Bradley Cooper splits from Suki Waterhouse

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Britain marks 10th anniversary of 7/7 London bombings

Britain marks 10th anniversary of 7/7 London bombings

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

The threat from terrorism continues to be as real as it was ten years ago, but Britian will never cowed by it, Prime Minister David Cameron said on Monday.

CAA is a self-inflicted problem

CAA is a self-inflicted problem

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The north east does not want the solution that the BJP has given and it has become clear that it has not been fully thought through,' says Aakar Patel.

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

COVID-19: You can SAVE your life!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'Try to get in 30 to 60 minutes of a brisk walk every day, like my grandparents would do in the village -- twice a day they would go for morning walks and they would go after dinner.'