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Auto firms hope to drive to Europe taking the FTA route

Auto firms hope to drive to Europe taking the FTA route

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

The India-EU free trade deal could help Indian-made cars enter Europe at lower costs and challenge Chinese dominance.

BMW urges faster, clearer rollout of FTA duty cuts

BMW urges faster, clearer rollout of FTA duty cuts

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

BMW India CEO says gradual five-year import duty cuts under new FTAs create buyer hesitation and urges government to announce year-wise rates instead.

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

When Indian Soldiers Went Through Hell

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Can Imperial Japan be forgiven for what it did to Indian soldiers it was supposed to protect as PoWs?

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.

UK ex-PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting ID

UK ex-PM Boris Johnson turned away from polling station for forgetting ID

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Polling station officials had to refuse Johnson's attempt to vote in South Oxfordshire on Thursday when he arrived without the necessary photo ID, CNN reported, citing PA media.

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Hrithik-Saba's Argentinian Holiday

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Nargis takes a break from work... Kareena's holiday finally comes to an end...Priya makes a splash in Thailand...

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

England's Archer to miss T20 World Cup, Ashes due to injury

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

England's Jofra Archer will miss this year's Twenty20 World Cup and the Ashes series against Australia after the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday the fast bowler suffered a recurrence of a stress fracture in his right elbow.

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Should we not be creating roles in India for the talented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

PIX: Fans pay tribute outside George Michael's home

PIX: Fans pay tribute outside George Michael's home

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Here's looking at pictures from his home, named Mill Cottage.

Professor death: Indian-origin academic gets bail

Professor death: Indian-origin academic gets bail

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Devinder Sivia, an Indian-origin Mathematics lecturer arrested in connection with the death of his colleague in Oxfordshire, was on Friday released on bail until April 18, the police said. The incident has shocked the academic community in Oxford. Sivia, 49, and victim Professor Steven Rawlings, 50, were described as close friends for decades who had even co-written a book. Rawling's body was found in Sivia's house in Southmoor, Oxfordshire.

George Michael's post-mortem report 'inconclusive': UK Police

George Michael's post-mortem report 'inconclusive': UK Police

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

A post-mortem examination into the cause of the sudden death of British popstar George Michael has proved "inconclusive", UK police said on Friday.

Jack Brooks apologises to Pujara for racist nickname

Jack Brooks apologises to Pujara for racist nickname

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Somerset seamer Jack Brooks apologised to Cheteshwar Pujara for his role in nicknaming the India Test specialist "Steve" during his time at Yorkshire.

UK ends 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan as troops fly back

UK ends 20-year military campaign in Afghanistan as troops fly back

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

A Royal Air Force plane left Kabul airport on Saturday night and arrived at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire, including with British ambassador to Afghanistan Sir Laurie Bristow who had been assisting the evacuation process.

Rowan Atkinson to become dad at 62

Rowan Atkinson to become dad at 62

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Whoever said that age can affect fertility, needs to think again!

British graduate bats record 26 hours for charity!

British graduate bats record 26 hours for charity!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A British graduate collapsed in a heap, on Tuesday, at The Oval cricket ground in London after batting for 26 hours in a bid to break the world record.

Rebekah Brooks, husband arrested over NOTW scandal

Rebekah Brooks, husband arrested over NOTW scandal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

Media baron Rupert Murdoch's aide and the former editor of the News of the World, Rebekah Brooks, and her husband Charlie were arrested on Tuesday along with four others in connection with the phone hacking scandal.

Tennis fan wins big for UK charity from beyond grave

Tennis fan wins big for UK charity from beyond grave

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

A bet placed nearly a decade ago by a tennis aficionado has won a British charity more than 100,000 pounds after tennis legend Roger Federer secured his seventh Wimbledon win.

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The wife of an Oxford University professor found dead in Indian-origin colleague Devinder Sivia's house in Oxfordshire defended him, saying the death was 'not murder' and it must have been a 'tragic accident'.

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Swraj Paul denies 'expense' charges; demands probe

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Taking on his critics, mostly from the media, the 78-year-old Labour peer requested the House for a probe into the allegations that he claimed 38,000 pounds between 2004 and 2006 for staying in a flat at Oxfordshire which is part of a hotel owned by him.

British-Asian doc convicted for sexually assault

British-Asian doc convicted for sexually assault

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

The Oxford Crown Court found Praminder Mankoo guilty of groping the private parts of women patients under the guise of treatment to relieve stress, after a two-week trial. The verdict is likely to be announced next month.During the trial, the court heard several victims recall their ordeal with the 47-year-old hair consultant at his Thame clinic in Oxfordshire.

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Taj Mahal, Orient among world's best hotels

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Tata's Taj Mahal Palace and Tower in Mumbai and Orient's Le Manoir Aux Quat'saisons at Oxfordshire, UK, are among the world's 17 best hotels for having food, according to the 2008 Gold List prepared by British magazine Conde Nast.

British peer held for 'racially' abusing Sikh

British peer held for 'racially' abusing Sikh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

The 51-year-old peer, the son of the 11th Duke of Marlborough, is out on bail pending further probe.

Former British PM David Cameron resigns from UK Parliament

Former British PM David Cameron resigns from UK Parliament

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The 49-year-old Conservative leader had initially said he would continue as an MP until the next general election.

'Trump baby' blimp flies above London as hundreds protest US president

'Trump baby' blimp flies above London as hundreds protest US president

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A controversial 'baby Trump' blimp is flying near British Parliament on Friday morning as hundreds descend on London to protest against the US president's controversial visit to the United Kingdom.

Mariah Carey hits the red carpet in lingerie!

Mariah Carey hits the red carpet in lingerie!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Tata JLR unveils stunning James Bond cars

Tata JLR unveils stunning James Bond cars

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

'Spectre' will feature the Jaguar C-X75 driving through the moonlit streets of Rome.

UK should 'try and be as close to the EU as we can be': Cameron

UK should 'try and be as close to the EU as we can be': Cameron

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Outgoing British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday said that post-Brexit the United Kingdom should "try and be as close to the European Union as we can be".

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

British pilots to fly around the world in a World War II plane

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

British pilots Steve Brooks and Matt Jones will circumnavigate the globe in a restored Spitfire.

Tories, Labour fight it out in UK's knife-edge polls

Tories, Labour fight it out in UK's knife-edge polls

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Millions voted in the United Kingdom on Thursday in the country's closest polls in decades as Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party and opposition Labour were locked in a dead heat electoral battle with migrant voters, including the Indian diaspora, expected to be the deciding factor.

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

Rediff.com8 May 2015

David Cameron, who became Britain's youngest prime minister since 1812 when he won elections in 2010, on Friday surprised everyone by securing a majority for the Conservatives against all odds to allow his party to govern alone for the first time in more than two decades.

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Trump to avoid spending time in London during UK visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

According to official details unveiled by Downing Street on Friday, Trump will arrive for the two-day "working visit" next Thursday afternoon straight from a NATO summit in Brussels, Belgium.

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

F1: Time for the rookies to shine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Formula One rookie George Russell's earliest motorsport memory is of pedalling a toy tractor around Britain's go-kart paddocks.

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Trump arrives in London on maiden visit to UK

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

The US president's four-day tour will feature talks with British PM Theresa May, tea with the Queen, and mass protests including a giant Trump baby blimp being flown over Westminster.

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

From the Raj to Azadi, how I saw India change

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Bharati Dutt witnessed life-changing events that shaped India on the threshold of freedom. Her memories are an account of how ordinary Indians saw India change.

Cameron appeals for UK to remain in EU in tight 'Brexit' race

Cameron appeals for UK to remain in EU in tight 'Brexit' race

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Opinion polls have suggested that while big business is broadly in favour of staying in the EU, small firms have been evenly split in what looks like a photo-finish.

How marriage could help young golfers like McIlroy...

How marriage could help young golfers like McIlroy...

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Tony Jacklin believes marriage would help Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth and Rickie Fowler to settle down off the golf course.

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Theresa May's luck may hold in Britain's election

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

The United Kingdom votes on June 8. A quick guide to the post terror election.

Meet the go-getters of Dharavi

Meet the go-getters of Dharavi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Even as plans to redevelop Dharavi continue to gather dust in government files, its young residents have chalked their own course and chosen to fly high. Hepzi Anthony recounts a few inspiring tales.

How World War II changed India

How World War II changed India

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'The origins of the model of planned economic development adopted by independent India was a direct consequence of the war.' 'The war provided an opportunity for groups at the margins of Indian society to find new avenues for mobility.' 'The war also led to the emergence of India as a major Asian power and set the stage for it to play a wider role in international politics.'