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'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

'Angry Trump Baby' will soar high during US president's UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

The balloon will welcome Trump after the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan granted permission for the 6 metre inflatable, dubbed 'Trump Baby', to rise above Parliament Square Gardens for two hours on the morning of Friday July 13.

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

It was their first conversation since Indian-origin Sunak took charge as British prime minister on Tuesday.

Hot pics: The unrivalled queens of maternity dressing

Hot pics: The unrivalled queens of maternity dressing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Want to know how to style your baby bump? Look no further!

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Don't Expect Favours From Rishi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Some believe that, as prime minister, Sunak will be particularly friendly to India and that he would return the Kohinoor and do similar gestures to his motherland. Such wishful thinking is not likely to materialise as he will act in the best interests of the UK and will not even appear to favour India, argues Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Lots 'n' Lots To Watch On OTT This Week

Lots 'n' Lots To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Sports drama, spy thriller, haunted houses and many more films and shows you can catch on OTT this week.

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Mallya loses $1.55 billion assets case in UK court

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Judge Andrew Henshaw refused to overturn a worldwide order freezing Mallya's assets and upheld an Indian court's ruling that a consortium of 13 Indian banks were entitled to recover funds amounting to nearly $1.55 billion.

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Johnson, the former foreign secretary, secured 92,153 votes against 46,656 of his rival Jeremy Hunt in the battle for 10 Downing Street.

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.

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Obama pleads with UK to 'stick together' with rest of EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

"As citizens of the United Kingdom take stock of their relationship with the EU, you should be proud that the EU has helped spread British values and practices - democracy, the rule of law, open markets - across the continent and to its periphery," he wrote.

Fabulous Gaga!

Fabulous Gaga!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The singer hit the red carpet in a jaw-dropping purple silhouette.

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Britain posts liaison officer at Indian Navy's IFC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

The United Kingdom on Tuesday posted a liaison officer at the Indian Navy's Information Fusion Centre (IFC) that has emerged as a key hub in tracking movements of ships and other developments in the Indian Ocean, a region witnessing increasing Chinese naval presence.

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Scotland Yard ups security to tackle protestors during Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The Scotland Yard has said an "appropriate" policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes.

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Harry but no Meghan at funeral for Britain's Prince Philip

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The Duchess of Sussex who is due to give birth to the couple's second child, a girl, in early summer will stay home in California on her doctor's advice

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background.

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Surprise That Charles Became Charles III

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The unfortunate associations with the name Charles for an English king -- one who was executed; the other with a very unsavoury reputation -- led royal observers to assume that Charles would not take his Christian name when he became king.

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rishi Sunak's Indian, and Pakistani, connections

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Sunak's grandparents originated from British India but their birthplace Gujranwala lies in modern day Pakistan's Punjab province.

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.

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Indian athletes to stay at five different 'Villages' during CWG

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

In an official communication to concerned national sports federations, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has informed them about about the staying arrangements and the need to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 72 hours prior to their arrival in the UK.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

PM Modi joins world leaders for CHOGM retreat in UK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Prime Minister Modi addressed the second plenary of the executive session, during which he reiterated India's focus on small island developing nations of the organisation and delivering 'demand-driven, rather than donor-driven' assistance to the organisation's smaller member states.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

The BEST of CWG Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Birmingham Games will break new ground with more medals awarded to women (136) than men (134), a first for a multi-sport event.

UK advises India against pursuing Shankaran extradition

UK advises India against pursuing Shankaran extradition

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

India has been advised by British prosecutors not to appeal further for the extradition of Ravi Shankaran, the key accused in the Naval War Room leaks case.

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Sunak allies find no space in Liz Truss cabinet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled one of the United Kingdom's most diverse cabinets, with key frontline posts going to ethnic minority members of Parliament, including Indian-origin Suella Braverman as the home secretary.

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

When I Received My OBE From Prince Charles

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'After greeting Prince Charles with a traditional bow, moving away from protocol, I also did a namaste, which HRH reciprocated twice -- once before the award presentation and the second time just before I left him.'

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Five months ago, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot. Now, his cousin, Princess Eugenie -- Queen Elizabeth's grand daughter -- is marrying Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel. Here are the highlights from the second royal wedding of the year.

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'

UK's Prince Philip recovering after surgery

UK's Prince Philip recovering after surgery

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

British monarch Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip underwent an exploratory operation on his abdomen on Friday and was "progressing satisfactorily" after the surgery.

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a "package of deliverables" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit here that will also see discussions over cooperation in sectors like nuclear energy and defence.

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

Rediff.com25 May 2017

British PM Theresa May said the threat level in the country will remain at critical and that 1,000 army troops have been deployed to boost security.

Extreme Heat Wave In Britain, Spain

Extreme Heat Wave In Britain, Spain

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The British authorities declared a national emergency and for the first time issued a 'red extreme' heat warning for large parts of England.

Prince Philip helped design Land Rover that will carry his coffin

Prince Philip helped design Land Rover that will carry his coffin

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

The coffin of the senior royal will be loaded into the Land Rover for an eight-minute procession to the gates of St George's Chapel, where the funeral is to begin with a national minute's silence at 1500 local time on April 17.

Post-vax row settlement, Modi, Johnson talk trade, vaccine certification

Post-vax row settlement, Modi, Johnson talk trade, vaccine certification

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi spoke over phone on Monday during which they took stock of India-UK trade and defence talks, opening up of international travel between the two countries and climate action targets in the lead up to the COP26 summit, Downing Street said.

Harry & Meghan: Extremely One-Sided

Harry & Meghan: Extremely One-Sided

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

There's so much left unsaid in the Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.

200 authors to UK PM: Talk on intolerance in India with Modi

200 authors to UK PM: Talk on intolerance in India with Modi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Over 200 noted authors, including Salman Rushdie and Neel Mukherjee, have asked British Prime Minister David Cameron to raise the issue of "rising climate of fear" and "growing intolerance" in India during his talks with his counterpart Narendra Modi.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage (believed to be 2.4 million), which will remain their United Kingdom family home," a statement from the Buckingham Palace read.

Charithra Chandran, Bridgerton's Indian Star

Charithra Chandran, Bridgerton's Indian Star

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

The Oxford graduate is the daughter of medical professionals from Tamil Nadu.

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

58 missing in London blaze, presumed dead: UK police

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Metropolitan Police Commander Stuart Cundy said that number 'may increase' further and that the 'significant' recovery operation is likely to take weeks.