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Port Elizabeth ODI: SA win to level series

Port Elizabeth ODI: SA win to level series

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

South Africa beat India by 48 runs (Duckworth/Lewis method) in a rain-affected fourth One-Day International at St George's Park, Port Elizabeth on Friday to level the five-match series 2-2. Chasing a formidable target (266), the visitors had made 142 for six after 32.5 overs when play was called off following a second rain interruption.

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

UK to deploy warships, aircraft carrier in Indian Ocean

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The deployment of the UK's "most advanced naval capabilities" has been flagged by the UK ministry of defence as a "decisive step" in bolstering UK-India security ties.

Britain And The World Mourn The Queen

Britain And The World Mourn The Queen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The first inclination we had that Queen Elizabeth II had passed into the ages was a glimpse of the Union Jack flying at half mast over Buckingham Palace during the BBC's sterling non-stop coverage after her doctors stated their concerns on the British monarch's health on Thursday.

When China Mourned The Queen

When China Mourned The Queen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Hong Kong whose citizens mourned Britain's Queen Elizabeth II outside the British consulate general.

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

What Rajnath's UK Visit Means For India's Defence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy, which was earlier looking towards the US for design expertise, technical know-how and operational practices, is now considering the advantages of working with the Royal Navy.

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

South Africa rest Bavuma for India limited-overs series; Markram to lead

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

South Africa have rested batter Temba Bavuma for their home white-ball series against India this month after a poor Cricket World Cup, but he will captain the team in the two-Test series which starts on Dec. 26.

UK: Queen Elizabeth II may retire soon

UK: Queen Elizabeth II may retire soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2006

Paul Whybrew, the 49-year-old son of a bank manager, left his apartment in Kensington Palace ten days ago. He is known to the Queen as 'Big Paul.'

India's Fixtures Unveiled: Boxing Day, New Year Tests in SA

India's Fixtures Unveiled: Boxing Day, New Year Tests in SA

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

India to play all three formats on South Africa tour

A 'historic low': Queen Elizabeth down to her LAST million

A 'historic low': Queen Elizabeth down to her LAST million

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Queen Elizabeth II's household finances are at a "historic low" with just 1 million pounds left in reserve, even as the royal palaces were "crumbling" and in urgent need of repair.

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and corporate leader Indira Nooyi were among the guests. CEOs of Google, Microsoft and Adobe -- Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen -- also attended the event.

SA vs Ind: Rain plays spoilsport as 1st T20I called off

SA vs Ind: Rain plays spoilsport as 1st T20I called off

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Now, the 'Men in Blue' are left with just five T20Is -- two more against the Proteas and three games against Afghanistan at home in January -- ahead of next year's T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra wig sold for 16k dollars

Elizabeth Taylor's Cleopatra wig sold for 16k dollars

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

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

When Queen Elizabeth tried dance mudras

When Queen Elizabeth tried dance mudras

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Queen Elizabeth II had an impromptu lesson in Indian dance mudras, or ritual hand gestures, when the 90-year-old monarch met celebrated dancer and choreographer Arunima Kumar at the Buckingham Palace.

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

November Releases, Coming Up On OTT

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Theatres may be high on Diwali celebrations, but OTT is having its private party too!

Images: India vs SA, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Images: India vs SA, 4th ODI, Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Images from the 4th ODI between India and South Africa played in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

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.

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

11th anniversary of Nirbhaya: 'Nothing has changed'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who came to be known as "Nirbhaya (the fearless one)", was raped and assaulted by six men inside a bus in south Delhi on December 16, 2012, before being thrown out of the moving vehicle.

'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.'

He Threw Eggs At A King!

He Threw Eggs At A King!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

'This country was built on the blood of slaves!' Patrick Thelwell yelled as he hurled eggs at Britain's King Charles III and Camilla, the queen consort, during a walkabout in York.

'Greatest sadness': UK's new King Charles III on Queen's death

'Greatest sadness': UK's new King Charles III on Queen's death

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world," the new king said in a statement.

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Port Elizabeth ODI: Pakistan seal first series win in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Pakistan won a bilateral one-day international series against South Africa for the first time when they claimed a one-run victory in a thrilling finale in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Australia-SA first Twenty20 washed out in Port Elizabeth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Torrential rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 match between South Africa and Australia without a ball being bowled at St George's Park in Port Elizabeth.

When Suresh Gopi Met The Queen

When Suresh Gopi Met The Queen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'I had the great honor of meeting her back in 2017 at Buckingham Palace. Rest in peace Your Majesty.'

Modi-Biden bilateral meet on Sept 8 ahead of G20 summit

Modi-Biden bilateral meet on Sept 8 ahead of G20 summit

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

India, President of the G20, will host global leaders for the Summit scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi.

Trump Is A Traitor, Say These Americans

Trump Is A Traitor, Say These Americans

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Donald J Trump's opponents and supporters gathered near the US district court in Washington, DC as the former American president, who is facing federal charges related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election defeat, appeared before the judge on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

President Pays Homage To The Queen

President Pays Homage To The Queen

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

President Murmu pays her respects at Westminster Hall where Queen Elizabeth II was lying-in-state on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Queen was the rock on which modern Britain was built: Truss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"Her devotion to duty is an example to us all," Truss, who had an audience with the Queen on Tuesday, said in a statement outside 10 Downing Street.

'The Best Queen Ever'

'The Best Queen Ever'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Some of the handwritten and drawn tribute messages for Britain's Queen Elizabeth at Green Park in London.

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Harry to attend King Charles's coronation without Meghan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Britain's Prince Harry will attend the coronation of his father King Charles III next month, but his wife Meghan will remain in the United States with the couple's children, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Will continue to explore ways to bring back Kohinoor from UK: Govt

Will continue to explore ways to bring back Kohinoor from UK: Govt

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, reignited the demand in India to bring back the Kohinoor.

Arsenal-PSV Europa match postponed

Arsenal-PSV Europa match postponed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

However, the EFL, which manages the three divisions below the Premier League, said that matches will return as scheduled from Tuesday while the Premier League resumes this weekend.

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

King Charles III crowned UK's new monarch

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The king and his wife, Camilla, the queen consort, travelled from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey -- a distance of 2.2-km -- at a stately pace in the Diamond Jubilee State Coach bearing a gilded crown, which was commissioned for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Maggie. May. Truss...UK Gets 3rd Lady PM

Maggie. May. Truss...UK Gets 3rd Lady PM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On Tuesday, Queen Elizabeth II will invite Truss to become Britain's third lady prime minister, after Margaret Thatcher and Theresa May.

Vivek Ramaswamy 'will pardon peaceful Jan 6 protesters'

Vivek Ramaswamy 'will pardon peaceful Jan 6 protesters'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has vowed that he will pardon all peaceful January 6 protesters if he gets elected as the next United States president in 2024.

Biden tests Covid negative; to travel to India for G20 Summit: White House

Biden tests Covid negative; to travel to India for G20 Summit: White House

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The US President will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit, national security advisor Jake Sullivan told a press conference at the White House.

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

Rediff.com6 May 2023

He last visited India in November 2019 and also celebrated his 71st birthday with schoolchildren in Mumbai and earlier this week he told British Indian peer Lord Karan Bilimoria at a pre-Coronation reception that he looks forward to making a State Visit to India soon.

When Modi wished he could sing like Yoon Suk Yeol

When Modi wished he could sing like Yoon Suk Yeol

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the stellar achievements of Indian Americans in his remarks at the state dinner in which he had his high-profile guests often in laughter.