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UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US

UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States, Al Jazeera reported.

HSBC downgrades Indian stock markets to 'neutral' from 'overweight' for 2025

HSBC downgrades Indian stock markets to 'neutral' from 'overweight' for 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

As India faces slowing economic growth, HSBC Global Research has downgraded the Indian stock market outlook from "overweight" to "neutral". In a report, the global financial services firm said profits at India Inc appeared to have softened while valuations are elevated. After annualized growth of 25 per cent in recent years, profits appear to have softened while valuations are elevated at 23x forward earnings.

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Trump knows by now that the western narrative of Biden's war is a load of bullshit peppered with falsehoods and outright lies, and that the war erupted only out of the diabolic western plot to poke the bear, which got provoked finally and hit out, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

The Royal Corgis Await The Queen

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

On early Monday, September 19, evening, Muick and Sandy stood on the porch at Windsor Castle watching their beloved mistress's cortege pass by.

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Sunak Welcomes Zelenskyy With A Hug

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a surprise visit to the UK in his second visit outside Ukraine since the Russian invasion nearly a year ago.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

Europe Mourns Alexei Navalny

Europe Mourns Alexei Navalny

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Tributes pour in for Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died mysteriously in a Russian prison on Friday.

Going, going gone: This auction is for movie buffs!

Going, going gone: This auction is for movie buffs!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Calling all film nerds. Rare and iconic memorabilia from some of history's most celebrated movies -- including the acceptance letter from Hogwarts in Harry Potter to the complete suit from Batman -- are going up for auction. Prop Store is putting 900 items -- valued at more than $7.5 million - up for sale over two days on September 30 and October 1 at London's BFI IMAX. Take a look at what's on sale.

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.

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Soccer PIX: Man City, Arsenal close on Liverpool, Fulham stun United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with contrasting victories on Saturday as Manchester United's bubble was burst by Fulham.

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.

New COVID variant Eris spreading fast in UK: Report

New COVID variant Eris spreading fast in UK: Report

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

The UK Health Security Agency said EG.5.1, which has been nicknamed Eris, makes up one in seven new COVID cases.

Welcome to Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow

Welcome to Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A look at the world's biggest military airshow at RAF Fairford in United Kingdom.

Potter named new Chelsea manager

Potter named new Chelsea manager

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Potter joins Chelsea a day after they sacked Tuchel, with the team sixth in the league on 10 points after six matches.

What Modiji Missed!

What Modiji Missed!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Glimpses of the riveting sideshows at the G-7 gabfest

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.

It's An Odd Odd World Out There!

It's An Odd Odd World Out There!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Don't believe us? Check these pix!

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

EPL PIX: Arsenal upset Liverpool; Man United win

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

A Bloody Cake And A Skull For Putin

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

Russia's invasion of Ukraine a year ago brought death to thousands of soldiers and civilians while millions of Ukrainians have been displaced. It has brought death, destruction and hardship to the country.

PHOTOS: Siberian blast blankets Europe in snow

PHOTOS: Siberian blast blankets Europe in snow

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A cold-weather front nicknamed the "beast from the east" has blasted snow and ice across Europe. The "beast" has swept snow storms and strong winds from Serbia across the continent, bringing "the coldest end of February and start of March in years for Europe.

Mystic meerkats predict England will win Euro final

Mystic meerkats predict England will win Euro final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

England will play Italy on Sunday at Wembley in the host nation's first major final since they won the World Cup in 1966.

Nokia reboot: 5 new phones launched at Mobile World Congress!

Nokia reboot: 5 new phones launched at Mobile World Congress!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

This MWC 2018 Nokia is going all guns blazing.

Why Is Rishi Sunak Laughing?

Why Is Rishi Sunak Laughing?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

One of the most forceful points Rishi raised during the debate was the rise of an inimical China, and how Britain must be prepared to deal with Xi Jinping's Beijing regime.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

SC asks Centre to file status report on Mallya extradition in 6 weeks

SC asks Centre to file status report on Mallya extradition in 6 weeks

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The Centre had on October 5 told the apex court that Mallya cannot be extradited to India until a separate "secret" legal process in the United Kingdom, which is "judicial and confidential in nature is resolved".

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

How UK became Global Money Laundromat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

A whirlwind trip of the dark underbelly of global finance, covering everything from tax law changes to aiding criminals to decamp with money from bank accounts.

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

Onboard the world's biggest cruise ship

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The world's largest cruise ship Harmony of the Seas, is all set for its maiden voyage.

Roadshow, Gandhi ashram, Akshardham... Boris Johnson has a packed day in Gujarat

Roadshow, Gandhi ashram, Akshardham... Boris Johnson has a packed day in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will arrive in Ahmedabad on Thursday morning as part of his two-day India visit, and will be accorded a grand welcome on a four-km route from the city airport to a hotel, officials said.

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

British PM says No to Transgenders in Women's Sports

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Charities and organisations are boycotting the event following a dispute over conversion therapy for transgender people

Our ODD ODD World

Our ODD ODD World

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

PIX: Manchester United end Arsenal's 100 per cent start

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

UK PM pays partygate fine, offers 'full apology'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson offered a 'full apology' on Tuesday evening after confirming that he had paid the fine imposed on him by Scotland Yard for breach of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, known as the 'partygate' scandal of rule-breaking parties at Downing Street.

It's an Odd, Odd World

It's an Odd, Odd World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

PIX: Superheroes take over London

PIX: Superheroes take over London

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Thousands of fans, dressed up as their favourite characters, descended on London for Comic Con.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

These 8 images that prove that we truely live in a wonderfully weird world even during COVID-19.

Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Tory rebels want Rishi Sunak to replace Liz Truss as UK PM

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The poll found that among those who voted for the Conservatives at the last election, 62 per cent said that party members had made the wrong choice when the race was shortlisted between Truss and Sunak.

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

PIX: Tsitsipas battles past Thiem for ATP Finals crown

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Stefanos Tsitsipas confirmed his meteoric rise into the highest echelon of men's tennis by battling back to beat Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-7(6) 6-2 7-6(4) in a compelling title duel at the ATP Finals on Sunday.

Photos! A delicious looking gingerbread city

Photos! A delicious looking gingerbread city

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Take a look at the architectural gingerbread houses on display at the V&A Museum in London.

Naughty, not nice: How to party like it's Christmas!

Naughty, not nice: How to party like it's Christmas!

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

It's the season to be jolly after all :)

NaMo's Namaste London!

NaMo's Namaste London!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

How Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first day in London unfolded.