King Charles III spent 70 long years as the heir to the British throne. In those years as a prince -- a record number among royal families -- he led a colourful and unusual life, indulging so many......
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'There has to be an 18-month transition.''But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to......
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Amitabh Bachchan turns 75 on October 11. Rediff.com celebrates the superstar with this special series, looking back at the very things that made him the BIG B. We first published this special in......
The latest Hollywood updates. IMAGE: Mark Davis/Getty Images Singer Beyonce and Adele will go head-to-head at the MTV Video Music Awards 2016. Beyonce, 35, leads the pack with 11......
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Legendary Australian cricketer Shane Warne and his British actress Elizabeth Hurley have finally ended their relationship, it has been revealed. According to Hello! Magazine, they tried to make it......