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British Sikh soldier in row over his turban

British Sikh soldier in row over his turban

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

The British army's first Sikh soldier allowed to wear a turban rather than a bearskin on ceremonial duties has suffered abuse from his colleagues over his headgear and his refusal to cut hair and his beard, a media report said on Sunday.

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Celebrating 50 years of the first Cricket World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The Women's World Cup that was staged in England from June 20, 1973, was the first-ever World Cup to staged in cricket.

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

British Queen's husband undergoes heart surgery

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Prince Philip, 90-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has undergone a successful heart surgery for a blocked coronary artery after being rushed to hospital with chest pain.

Queen Elizabeth II hospitalised for gastroenteritis

Queen Elizabeth II hospitalised for gastroenteritis

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Queen Elizabeth II was on Sunday admitted to a hospital in London after experiencing symptoms of gastroenteritis, said Buckingham Palace officials.

Meera Syal receives a CBE from Prince Charles

Meera Syal receives a CBE from Prince Charles

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The actress-writer was elated to win the prestigious title.

Kazakh cyclist Vinokourov wins men's road race

Kazakh cyclist Vinokourov wins men's road race

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov sprinted to victory in the men's cycling road race on Saturday, crushing British hopes of gold on the first full day of competition at the London Olympic Games.

Kate Winslet and Gary Barlow receive Britain's highest award

Kate Winslet and Gary Barlow receive Britain's highest award

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood right here!

Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Photos! What went into making the royal wedding cake

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The baker remembers it as 'the dreamiest experience' of her life.

Queen plays surreal cameo with 007 at opening ceremony

Queen plays surreal cameo with 007 at opening ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The Queen arrived at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in spectacular style on Friday, greeted by a huge roar from the crowd as she appeared in the stadium to help officially open the London Games.

Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee bash: Fireworks & rock 'n roll

Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee bash: Fireworks & rock 'n roll

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The celebration of the 60-year reign of Queen Elizabeth II rocked Britain, quite literally. Here's a look

Queen Elizabeth to open London Olympics

Queen Elizabeth to open London Olympics

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Queen Elizabeth, who celebrates 60 years on the throne this year, will open both the London Olympics and Paralympics, Buckingham Palace and organisers said on Wednesday.

England clueless about opponent for warm-up ODI!

England clueless about opponent for warm-up ODI!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

England's ODI side arrived in India on Tuesday and plays its first warm-up game on Saturday, but it still does not know against whom. At the moment, just three days before the game, nobody knows who England will play or even what the team is called.

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Harry, 35, was said to be desperate to be reunited with Archie, whom he had not seen for two weeks, and his 38-year-old American actress wife in Canada that the young family plans to make their home.

CWG 2010: Queen's Baton Relay arrives in India

CWG 2010: Queen's Baton Relay arrives in India

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Starting the 100-day countdown to this year's Commonwealth Games, the Queen's Baton Relay arrived in India from Pakistan through the historic Wagah Border in Amristar, on Friday. Chairman of the CWG Organising Committee Suresh Kalmadi, received the baton from Pakistan Olympic Association president Lt Gen Syed Arif Hassan at the international border, where the Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell was also present.

PHOTOS: Millions tune in to royal wedding

PHOTOS: Millions tune in to royal wedding

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

The world's major television channels were tuned into the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday, as crowds thronged the route to Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace in scenes that drew comparisons with the fairytale marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana in 1981.

After Obamas, Malala meets Queen Elizabeth

After Obamas, Malala meets Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban, met Queen Elizabeth II on Friday and spoke about the importance of education.

British Queen hosts extravagant dinner for Xi

British Queen hosts extravagant dinner for Xi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Over expensive wine, an exquisite menu and royal ensemble, the Queen hailed the "milestone" visit of the Chinese president to Britain and declared Anglo-Chinese ties are being taken to "ambitious" new heights.

Meet Sir Patrick Stewart

Meet Sir Patrick Stewart

Rediff.com3 Jun 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of entertainment, right here!

Kalmadi fine with Queen skipping CWG

Kalmadi fine with Queen skipping CWG

Rediff.com30 May 2010

The Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games is fine with Queen Elizabeth II skipping the event in October and is ready to welcome Prince Charles as a representative of the royal family, OC Chairman Suresh Kalmadi said on Sunday.

Queen calls in Bollywood dancers to perform

Queen calls in Bollywood dancers to perform

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Nutkhut company dancers will swirl in the Ballroom with Bollywood Steps, involving seven costume changes during the fifteen-minute long routine.

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Britain's Prince Charles recovers from COVID-19, out of isolation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The 71-year-old heir to the British throne had been self-isolating on the Queen's Balmoral estate in Scotland after he had been tested by the National Health Service (NHS) in Aberdeenshire last week.

Now, Queen Elizabeth joins Facebook!

Now, Queen Elizabeth joins Facebook!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

The latest royal celebrity to join Facebook is British Queen Elizabeth.

UK royal wedding: 6,765 tonnes of carbon

UK royal wedding: 6,765 tonnes of carbon

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The wedding of Prince William and his girlfriend Kate Middleton is likely to generate more than 10 times as much greenhouse gases the Buckingham Palace emits in a whole year, a carbon footprint analysis has predicted.

British Queen seeks a pay rise!

British Queen seeks a pay rise!

Rediff.com31 May 2010

The British Queen is seeking a multi-million-pound "pay rise" for the first time in 20 years to carry out her public role.

Queen Elizabeth to skip Delhi Commonwealth Games

Queen Elizabeth to skip Delhi Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com30 May 2010

For the first time in 44 years, Queen Elizabeth II will miss the Commonwealth Games owing to 'heavy workload', leaving it to Prince Charles to represent the British Royal family in Delhi this October.

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The Queen's Baton Relay for 2010 Commonwealth Games would pass through Kurukshetra, Rohtak and Hisar in Haryana between September 26 and September 30 before reaching its final destination Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

PHOTOS: Prince Philip retires after final solo engagement

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

While his official diary of engagements come to an end on Wednesday, the Palace has said the Duke may still decide to attend some events alongside the Queen.

World C'ships: Race walker Diniz becomes oldest world champion at 39

World C'ships: Race walker Diniz becomes oldest world champion at 39

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

A round-up of all the results from the 16th World Athletic Championships in London

President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony

President Patil to attend QBR kick-off ceremony

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

India's Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra will receive the Commonwealth Games baton from Queen Elizabeth II with President Pratibha Devisingh Patil in attendance at Buckingham Palace on October 29.

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Brit Queen to cut costs with 'Green Tomato Cars'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Queen Elizabeth II's staff at Buckingham Palace has signed up with Toyota's 'Green Tomato Cars' to cut costs, after they found out about the car from Prince Charles's London office, which switched to its cheaper carbon-efficient Toyota Prius fleet. "They were very conscious of the savings they'd be making both in financial and carbon terms. Cost was certainly a major factor, so much so in fact that Clarence House negotiated a discount," said Tom Pakenham, director, Toyota.

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.

Recession-hit Queen 'to go bankrupt in 2 yrs'

Recession-hit Queen 'to go bankrupt in 2 yrs'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

The Queen could be broke in two years courtesy the recession.

Michelle Obama's royal blunder

Michelle Obama's royal blunder

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

America's first lady Michelle Obama broke a royal protocol when she placed her arm around Queen Elizabeth II during a formal reception at the Buckingham Palace. But much to the surprise of onlookers the Queen returned the gesture by putting her arm round first lady's waist.

Queen is to cut spending

Queen is to cut spending

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

According to the Daily Express, a recruitment freeze is also under consideration at the Buckingham Palace where the total staff numbers have risen by 15 to 300 in a decade. Staff leaving are unlikely to be replaced.

India handed 2010 Commonwealth Games baton

India handed 2010 Commonwealth Games baton

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Images from the XIX Commonwealth Games baton handing over ceremony outside Buckingham Palace in London on Thursday.

Rushdie receives knighthood from British Queen

Rushdie receives knighthood from British Queen

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Controversial India-born British author Salman Rushdie was knighted by the Queen Elizabeth on Wednesday for his "services to literature." Muslims around the world had condemned the award when it was announced last year in the Monarch's Birthday Honours list.

'Commander of British Empire' award for Raj Loomba

'Commander of British Empire' award for Raj Loomba

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Raj Loomba is a tireless campaigner for improving the plight of widows and their children in India, Uganda, Kenya, Syria, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Columbia. In India 4,000 children of widows are being educated by the Trust, which raises funds through charity.

Two Sikh soldiers to guard Queen Elizabeth

Two Sikh soldiers to guard Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Two Sikh British soldiers have for the first time earned the honour of guarding Queen Elizabeth II. 26-year-old Signaler Simranjit Singh and Lance Corporal Sarvjit Singh, 28, have become the first two Sikhs to join the fleet of royal guards at the Buckingham Palace.

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Queen@91: 15 facts about her that might surprise you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The Queen, 89, will take over the title from her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria who, according to Buckingham Palace, reigned for exactly 23,226 days, 16 hours and 23 minutes. To celebrate her 63-year-long reign, here are some interesting facts about her.

CWG: Panesar to participate in Queen's Baton relay

CWG: Panesar to participate in Queen's Baton relay

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

England left-arm spinner Monty Panesar's Indian roots have earned him the honour of being a part of the October 29 Queen's Baton Relay to launch next year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi.