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PIX: These fab celeb bods are the result of yoga!

PIX: These fab celeb bods are the result of yoga!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Celebrities across the world have been turning to yoga to keep themselves in shape. Here are some of the hottest stars who swear by the ancient Indian practice.

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.

Spewing volcano disrupts European flights

Spewing volcano disrupts European flights

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

More than 250 flights from London's Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, including to and from India, were grounded on Thursday due to ash from Iceland's spewing volcano.

Humiliated England dodge media, fans on arrival

Humiliated England dodge media, fans on arrival

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

England's beaten and beleaguered World Cup players made a sullen and silent dawn return to London on Tuesday, dodging waiting fans as the storm of criticism at their early exit continued.

This family of 12, with grandparents and 3 children, joins Islamic State

This family of 12, with grandparents and 3 children, joins Islamic State

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

A Bangladeshi family of 12 from England, who went missing on the way back from a holiday in Dhaka, have confirmed in a statement issued by terrorists that they are in the "Islamic State".

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

A journey from paddy fields to London dreams

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

This daily wage earner's son from Kerala now works as MRI senior radiographer in the UK. A tale of struggle and success.

Unadkat could get a look in for Australia series

Unadkat could get a look in for Australia series

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

While the two T20 matches will be a precursor to the ODI series, vice-captain Rohit Sharma is likely to be given a short break to rejuvenate and come back fresh for the ODIs.

How the Royal Wedding gave a Mumbaikar her first plane ride

How the Royal Wedding gave a Mumbaikar her first plane ride

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'What is the purpose of your visit?' the immigration officer at London Heathrow asked Deborah Das.

Spotted: Bipasha, Abhishek in UK

Spotted: Bipasha, Abhishek in UK

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Reader Sonia Tomar sends us photographs.

Drunk socialite 'strips' on Kingfisher flight

Drunk socialite 'strips' on Kingfisher flight

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

A drunk British socialite reportedly stripped to her knickers and cavorted with a male passenger in full view of fellow travellers on a Kingfisher Airlines flight from Bangalore to Heathrow.

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Jet gets another EoI; deadline for resolution plan extended

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.

Winona's scary ride

Winona's scary ride

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Winona Ryder, of Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands fame, reportedly passed out, unconscious, during a flight from Los Angeles to London on Wednesday. Staff and fellow passengers allegedly noticed Winona slump forward in her first class seat, reports said, but after airline crew were unable to successfully revive her, the pilot of the British Airways jumbo managed to successfully request Heathrow airport for a priority landing.

Spotted! Irrfan Khan in London

Spotted! Irrfan Khan in London

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Reader Ratnabali Pal sends us a photograph.

Delhi's third runaway becomes operational

Delhi's third runaway becomes operational

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

The Civil aviation ministry in a meeting chaired by Joint Secretary K N Srivastava, had decided on Wednesday to make the new runway (29-11) commercially operational from 6 on Thursday morning. The runway, 4,430-metres long and 75-metres wide, can handle wide-bodied aircraft like Airbus 380 or Antonov 226 and will also ensure that there is less air congestion.

Kingfisher launches 8 international flights

Kingfisher launches 8 international flights

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

At a time when airline across the world is hit due to slowdown and Air India is facing its worst-ever crisis, Kingfisher Airlines announced the launch of flights on eight international routes before the year-end.

Why is Vistara making such huge losses?

Why is Vistara making such huge losses?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Market estimates suggest the airline has already totted up Rs 1,800 crore of losses in FY20, and FY21 is expected to see losses in the region of Rs 2,500 crore to Rs 3,000 crore Many in the sector say that Vistara lacks the light-footedness of the airlines with which it competes, reports Anjuli Bhargava.

British Airways to start India-Las Vegas flights

British Airways to start India-Las Vegas flights

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

The launch is timed around the festive and holiday season in India and Indian travelers will have convenient flight options from five cities in India to Las Vegas, a press release said. Indian travellers will not only have convenient flight options from five cities but also 45 flights per week to Las Vegas.

Kingfisher gets govt nod to fly abroad

Kingfisher gets govt nod to fly abroad

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

The civil aviation ministry granted the traffic rights to Deccan Aviation, in which Kingfisher Airlines merged in 2007, to operate services to London and other global destinations. The airline, which has already firmed up plans to launch its Bangalore-London (Heathrow) flight from the first week of September, would be starting its international services on the rights granted to Deccan Aviation on the India-UK sector.

All is not lost for England, just look at '81

All is not lost for England, just look at '81

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

England should instead celebrate the fact that, among all speculation, intimation and finally confirmation, Kevin Pietersen made it absolutely clear that he wants to carry on as a player.

PCA concerned about players' safety

PCA concerned about players' safety

Rediff.com29 Nov 2008

Professional Cricketers Association chief executive Sean Morris will meet England captain Kevin Pietersen and the rest of the team when they come to Heathrow on Saturday evening with the message that 'cricket is no longer at the top of the agenda'. 'We will sit down with the players and discuss the situation. We can't make any decisions at this stage,' Morris said.

CBI says no news of Rahil Sheikh's arrest

CBI says no news of Rahil Sheikh's arrest

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

A CBI spokesperson said Interpol India had received information from Interpol London to this effect in which Scotland Yard had denied reports suggesting Sheikh's detention at Heathrow airport

Smuggled Indian idols to be returned from UK

Smuggled Indian idols to be returned from UK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Six ancient idols of Hindu and Buddhist deities smuggled into the UK will be returned to India.

Spotted: Shane Warne in London

Spotted: Shane Warne in London

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Reader Ashok Chittiala sent us this picture from London.

Big B walks duty free, lands in trouble

Big B walks duty free, lands in trouble

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been slapped with a showcause notice by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for allegedly not declaring dutiable goods at the Mumbai airport while returning from London last year.

Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK

Shoaib Akhtar refused entry to UK

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Surrey-bound Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar was on Thursday sent back home by British immigration officials after he landed at Heathrow airport without a valid working visa.

Taslima leaves India; destination unknown

Taslima leaves India; destination unknown

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

Controversial Bangladesh author Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday left India to an unknown destination and has reached London, as she voiced her bitterness against the Indian government accusing it of being no better than "religious fundamentalists". Talking to PTI from the Heathrow Airport before taking a connecting flight after she left New Delhi on Wednesday morning on a British Airways flight, the 46-year-old author refused to disclose where she was heading, saying she did

First Bollywood acting school to be launched in Br

First Bollywood acting school to be launched in Br

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Starting this September, Boman Irani, Tabu, Anupam Kher, and Urmila Matondkar will teach at the first Bollywood acting school in Britain. The school will be based in the Ealing Institute of Media in the west London borough of Ealing.

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in UK

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in UK

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Reader Deepak Pais sends us a photograph.

Ferrari take legal action against F1 body

Ferrari take legal action against F1 body

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Formula One's governing body is proceeding as planned with a budget cap for 2010 and Ferrari are taking legal action in France to try to stop them, FIA president Max Mosley said on Friday. Despite an apparent impasse after talks between the teams and governing body at London's Heathrow airport, Mosley doubted the champions would carry out their threat to walk away at the end of the season.

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in London

Spotted: Fardeen Khan in London

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

Deepak Pais sends us a photograph.

England waiting for security report on India tour

England waiting for security report on India tour

Rediff.com30 Nov 2008

England's cricket team could decide by Monday if they will return to India for two scheduled Test matches following this week's attacks in Mumbai that killed nearly 200 people. Morris said a security report would be compiled within the next 48 hours and that fringe players are ready if required to replace any team members not wishing to return to India.

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Stiff riders for buyers of Air India, BPCL

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The government is selling its entire 100 per cent stake in Air India but wants effective control to stay with Indian nationals.

Brown leaves for tour of China, India after delay

Brown leaves for tour of China, India after delay

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Thursday left for a key mission to China and India, his first since assuming office, aiming at improving economic and cultural ties with the two Asian giants. The departure of the British leader was slightly delayed owing to the crash landing of an international passenger plane, short of the runway, at Heathrow Airport. Three people sustained minor injuries in the incident.

70-year-old woman on wheelchair not allowed to board AI flight

70-year-old woman on wheelchair not allowed to board AI flight

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Air India attributed the denial of boarding to the woman passengers on its flight AI 101 (Mumbai-Delhi-New York) due to the cancellation of its same flight on Thursday.

UK: 'Plot to blow up 7 flights was ready'

UK: 'Plot to blow up 7 flights was ready'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Eight British men are accused of planning co-ordinated mid-air attacks on flights out of London's Heathrow airport to the US and Canada. Prosecutor Peter Wright, QC, told the Woolwich Crown Court on Thursday that the atrocity would have had 'a truly global impact'. He added that they had planned it 'all in the name of Islam'.

Now, Naomi spits on cop!

Now, Naomi spits on cop!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

British supermodel Naomi Campbell was released on bail after she was arrested for allegedly spitting at a police officer.

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Stokes set to play cricket in New Zealand with an eye on Ashes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni, Munaf and Zaheer

Spotted: Sachin, Dhoni, Munaf and Zaheer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Reader Farrukh Firoz sent us these pictures from London.

Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan

Spotted: Narain Karthikeyan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Reader Kedar Hardikar sent us these pictures from London.

Kohli charged with Hannah Foster's murder

Kohli charged with Hannah Foster's murder

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Kohli was also charged with manslaughter, false imprisonment and perverting the course of justice.