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We've just 96 months to save the world: Prince Charles

We've just 96 months to save the world: Prince Charles

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Britain's Prince Charles on Wednesday blasted capitalism and consumerism for having 'brought the world to the brink of economic and environmental doom.

Former US Open champion Raducanu receives MBE

Former US Open champion Raducanu receives MBE

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Her first full year on Tour was marred by injury and disappointing finishes and she current sits ranked 75th in the world.

A US President Bids His Wife Farewell

A US President Bids His Wife Farewell

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Guests at the memorial service were startled to see former President Jimmy Carter, all of 99 and in hospice care, attend the ceremony for his beloved Rosa to whom he had been married to for 77 years.

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

India's greatest contemporary architects Charles Correa died on Tuesday night at the age of 84. He was best known for his "open-to-sky" designs, which were reflected in some of his famous projects. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular buildings that got the Correa touch.

PIX: India's hopes dwindle as WI steal another thriller

PIX: India's hopes dwindle as WI steal another thriller

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Images from the 2nd T20I played between West Indies and India in Providence, Guyana on Sunday.

Prince Charles earns more but pays less tax!

Prince Charles earns more but pays less tax!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

According to the annual review for Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, the king-in-waiting managed to slash his income tax bill by 5,000 pounds after some astute accounting, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Perez wins Baku sprint race for Red Bull

Perez wins Baku sprint race for Red Bull

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton was seventh for Mercedes and Lance Stroll collected the final point for Aston Martin.

Charles Dicken's letter calling dad 'jackass' to fetch 3k

Charles Dicken's letter calling dad 'jackass' to fetch 3k

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

English writer Charles Dickens branded his own father a "jackass" for his recklessness with money, according to a newly discovered letter.

Prince Charles begins nine-day visit Tue

Prince Charles begins nine-day visit Tue

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

The highlight of the Prince's tour will be a meeting with President A P J Abdul Kalam and Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.

Charles Sobhraj to remain in jail: Nepal court

Charles Sobhraj to remain in jail: Nepal court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Also known as 'Serpent' for his skills of deception and evasion, 63-year-old Sobhraj had filed an appeal in the apex court against the life sentence given to him by the Kathmandu District Court, for the murder of American backpacker Connie Bronzich. He is suspected to have killed at least 12 travellers in India, Thailand and Nepal in the 1970s.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

Canada PM Justin Trudeau, wife to split after 18 years of marriage

Canada PM Justin Trudeau, wife to split after 18 years of marriage

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

They have three children: Xavier (15), Ella-Grace (14), and Hadrien (9).

Sonam's Namaste At Coronation Concert

Sonam's Namaste At Coronation Concert

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'I'm honoured to mark the unforgettable occasion of the #Coronationconcert by wearing the collaborative vision of two of the most incredible designers from the two countries I'm lucky to call home.'

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to the UK in his second visit outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion nearly a year ago.

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Verstappen takes record 16th win of the season in Mexico

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen became the first Formula One driver to take 16 victories in a season

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Las Vegas GP: Verstappen races to record-extending win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sang "Viva Las Vegas" after racing to a record-extending 18th victory of the season and joining Sebastian Vettel in third place on Formula One's all-time winners' list.

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The film is being submitted for BAFTA members' consideration in all categories including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Film Not in the English Language.

Varuna-7: Charles De Gaulle to face Viraat

Varuna-7: Charles De Gaulle to face Viraat

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

During the exercises, the Navy's Sea Harriers would operate sorties from the French carrier.

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Why British Queen Camilla chooses crown without Kohinoor for May coronation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The palace said the Queen Mary Crown was removed from display at the Tower of London to be repurposed for the ceremony on May 6 with jewels paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Prince Charles, wife enjoy Garhwali feast; BJP leaders stay away

Prince Charles, wife enjoy Garhwali feast; BJP leaders stay away

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles, who are visiting Uttarakhand, relished the Garhwali dishes served to them at a banquet organised by Chief Minister Vijay Bahuguna on Thursday night.

Darwin's theory not removed from textbooks: Pradhan

Darwin's theory not removed from textbooks: Pradhan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

"A controversy is going on these days that Darwin's theory of evolution has been removed from science books by the NCERT and the periodic table has been left out, but I would like to state here publicly that nothing of this sort has happened," he said.

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Verstappen takes 50th win with Hamilton, Leclerc excluded

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen took the 50th win of his Formula One career, and record-equalling 15th of the season

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Japan as Red Bull seal constructors' title

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The victory at Suzuka was the Dutch driver's 13th in 16 races this season and left him on the brink of a third world title.

Indian billionaire couple to fund Prince Charles' b'day bash

Indian billionaire couple to fund Prince Charles' b'day bash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

An Indian billionaire couple in the United Kingdom are planning a mega birthday bash for Prince Charles when he turns 65 in November.

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Verstappen beats Piastri to Japanese GP pole

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualified fourth with Mexican Sergio Perez, Verstappen's closest title rival and team mate but a massive 151 points adrift after 15 of 22 rounds, fifth and 0.773 off his team mate's pace.

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Barbie, Oppenheimer Lead Golden Globe Nominations

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr Win Golden Globes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 81st Annual Golden Globe awards.

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Powell to lead WI, as Hope, Thomas return for India T20Is

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Verstappen struggled for grip through qualifying but it all came together in his last effort

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Queen Elizabeth II dies: What happens next?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The death of the Queen is known in official circles in the United Kingdom as Operation London Bridge, the protocol for which has been triggered when Buckingham Palace announced the death of the 96-year-old monarch on Thursday evening.

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

I thought it was a movie shoot: Bizman on Sobhraj's arrest from Goa in 1986

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Thirty six years down the line, the restaurant still continues to serve people and is famous as the place where Sobhraj was arrested.

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.

Verstappen seals third F1 title as Piastri wins sprint

Verstappen seals third F1 title as Piastri wins sprint

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Max Verstappen added his name to the list of triple Formula One World champions on Saturday after Red Bull team mate and sole title rival Sergio Perez crashed out of the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race.

F1: Leclerc faces 10 place grid penalty in Saudi Arabia

F1: Leclerc faces 10 place grid penalty in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Austria to stay on Formula One calendar until 2027.

Box Office: Main Aur Charles does fairly; Titli flops

Box Office: Main Aur Charles does fairly; Titli flops

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

A look at the hits and misses at the box office this week.

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Kohinoor to be displayed as 'symbol of conquest' in London

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The controversial colonial-era Kohinoor diamond claimed by India is to be cast as a symbol of conquest as part of a new display of Britain's Crown Jewels at the Tower of London set to open to the public in May.