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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," the Buckingham Palace tweeted.

Subjecting child to corporal punishment not part of education: HC

Subjecting child to corporal punishment not part of education: HC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Being small does not make a child a less human being than a grown up, the court observed.

African lions make longest swim in search of female

African lions make longest swim in search of female

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Possibly in search of lionesses, two lion brothers swam 1.3 kilometres across an African river known to be infested with hippos and crocodiles, making it the longest documented swim for African lions with visual evidence.

Elizabeth Taylor passes away

Elizabeth Taylor passes away

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

The actress passed away today.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

PHOTOS: The life and times of Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Rediff.com has chosen the highlights of Queen Elizabeth reign so far -- from her Coronation right up to the present day.

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled and fumbled during the televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump on Thursday night in Atlanta, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether he can stay atop the gruelling months ahead of the elections on November 5.

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'She's been a terrific advocate for women's rights in recent months and her prosecutor's background will really help her challenge Trump in a forceful way that Biden could not,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The 70-year-old leader had a disappointing Super Tuesday that included a third-place finish in her home state of Massachusetts.

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

She Came, She Saw, She Conquered!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'The consensus was that the debate was between looking backward and looking forward.' 'Trump, with his great enamourment of his own 'achievements,' was obviously looking backward, while Harris, nearly 20 years his junior, was focussing on the future, with hope,' notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Biden, 81, is increasingly receiving calls from Democratic Party leaders and editorial boards of mainstream American media to step down from the presidential race and let others from the party lead them in the November 5 elections. So far, he has resisted these calls.

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

The Crown Has Lost Its Way

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Was descending into the telling of only Diana's tale in four long, slightly-draggy soap-opera-ish episodes of the last season the original premise of The Crown? asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

All About Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

Unlike for previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not take place in a stadium.

FIH Olympic Qualifier: USA edge past NZ to enter semis

FIH Olympic Qualifier: USA edge past NZ to enter semis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

New Zealand got plenty of opportunities to draw level in the form of five more penalty corners in the final three minutes but their execution was not up to the mark.

Of Elizabeth, Gandhi and Kapur

Of Elizabeth, Gandhi and Kapur

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

The director drew parallels for Elizabeth, his first film on the British monarch, with former prime minister Indira Gandhi, and for Golden Age with Princess Diana.

Pics: Queen Elizabeth II makes London Fashion Week debut visit!

Pics: Queen Elizabeth II makes London Fashion Week debut visit!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The 91-year-old British monarch sat in the front row with fashion royalty.

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

What new UK PM Keir Starmer's win means for India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'What my Labour government will seek with India is a relationship based on our shared values of democracy and aspiration. That will seek a free trade agreement (FTA), we share that ambition, but also a new strategic partnership for global security, climate security, economic security'

After Gandhi, Queen Elizabeth on Montblanc pens

After Gandhi, Queen Elizabeth on Montblanc pens

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

After launching the Mahatma Gandhi limited special theme edition pens, Montblanc has launched Elizabeth I Limited Edition 4810 and 888.

Video of Antony's wife justifying son joining BJP goes viral

Video of Antony's wife justifying son joining BJP goes viral

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

A purported video in which veteran Congress leader A K Antony's wife Elizabeth was seen justifying their elder son's recent entry into the Bharatiya Janata Party has gone viral on social media platforms, putting the Congress party in a fix in Kerala.

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Ready For Some Dark Love On OTT?

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Holidays turn into horror, Bhansali brand of razzmatazz and tons more on OTT this week.

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

How many Tests have India won inside 2 days?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

This was the third time India were involved in a two-day Test.

Warne and Elizabeth Hurley call it quits?

Warne and Elizabeth Hurley call it quits?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne and his British actress Elizabeth Hurley have finally ended their relationship, it has been revealed.

William and Kate name baby princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

William and Kate name baby princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The newborn Princess of Cambridge was on Monday named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana by Prince William and his wife Kate.

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Ngidi sidelined; South Africa's bowling woes continue

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

South Africa's Lungi Ngidi ruled out of India T20 series

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.

US wants competition with China, but not...: Biden

US wants competition with China, but not...: Biden

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Biden said America is in a stronger position to win the competition for the 21st Century against China.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Mr Zelenskyy Goes To Washington

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a second trip to Washington, DC since Russia invaded his country on February 24, 2022.

PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's day out at Lord's

PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's day out at Lord's

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Queen Elizabeth II was the special attraction on day one of the second Test match between England and Australia at Lord's in London, on Thursday.

Should Queen Elizabeth II win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Should Queen Elizabeth II win the Nobel Peace Prize?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

'No one knows whether exposure to the Nobel process would be to her liking, or would benefit her symbolic position above the fray,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Do you know when Queen Elizabeth learnt driving?

Do you know when Queen Elizabeth learnt driving?

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is the international celebration throughout 2012 marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the thrones of seven countries upon the death of her father, King George VI, on February 6, 1952.

PHOTOS: Flawless India outwit USA

PHOTOS: Flawless India outwit USA

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Indian women produced a flawless effort to outwit United States 3-1 and end this leg of the Hockey Pro League on a winning note in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

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.

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

At 53, Elizabeth Hurley's bikini pic is giving us life goals

At 53, Elizabeth Hurley's bikini pic is giving us life goals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

The model turned actor showed off her perfect bod in a blue bikini.

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

In PHOTOS: Queen Elizabeth's 60 years on throne

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

On Monday, Queen Elizabeth II marks 60 years as monarch with a deliberately low-key programme of visits to eastern England, kicking off five months of diamond jubilee celebrations.

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.

Ramaswamy Courts Trump For A WH Job

Ramaswamy Courts Trump For A WH Job

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Vivek Ramaswamy, who dropped out of the race to win the Republican nomination for this November's US presidential election after polling a pathetic 8% in the Iowa caucus, has already begun schmoozing the famously amenable to flattery Donald J Trump.

After Sanders, Elizabeth Warren voices concerns over Kashmir

After Sanders, Elizabeth Warren voices concerns over Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Warren urged India to respect the rights of the people of Kashmir.