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Duchess of Cambridge has third baby

Duchess of Cambridge has third baby

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The unnamed son will be fifth-in-line to the British throne, behind her grandfather Prince Charles, father Prince William, brother Prince George and big sister Princess Charlotte.

China desperate to dethrone India from top slot in diamond polish

China desperate to dethrone India from top slot in diamond polish

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

India's long-held position as the world's top diamond polisher is being challenged by soaring output from China.

'If God hates gays, then why are we so cute?'

'If God hates gays, then why are we so cute?'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

'As some of the marchers shouted, "Hum apna adhikar mangte, nahin kisi se bheekh mangte, (we are fighting for our rights; we are not beggars)," the message of the parade was clear.'

Bihar defeat to overshadow Modi UK visit, says British media

Bihar defeat to overshadow Modi UK visit, says British media

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Ahead of PM Modi's maiden visit to the UK, the British media today said "troubles at home" after the BJP's drubbing in the Bihar elections will overshadow his visit.

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Indian activist shares Nobel Peace Prize with Malala

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi and Pakistan's Malala Yousafzai have been awarded the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for 2014.

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Meats, spikes, sea shells: Lady Gaga's most BIZARRE outfits

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Before her fame monsters around the world, this iconic pop star is the mother of the freakiest fashion inventions you'd have ever laid eyes on!

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'The "Hollandisation" of British policy may not bring the expected gains as the future may show,' says Claude Arpi.

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Sword-wielding man attacks cops outside Buckingham Palace; 3 injured

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Scotland Yard has launched an investigation after a 26-year-old man stopped his car and then wielded a large knife.

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

CWG 2014: Queen's Baton showcased at India Gate

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

The Queen's Baton of the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games was taken at the historic India Gate by the country's top sportspersons in a low-key event on the first day of its India stop on Saturday.

What will Meghan Markle wear at her wedding?

What will Meghan Markle wear at her wedding?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Which designer will Meghan fancy on May 19?

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 14 images.

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Lalit Modi used British royals' names for travel papers: Report

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Tainted former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi invoked the names of British royalty, including Prince Charles and his brother Andrew, while seeking his travel papers from the United Kingdom home office, according to a media report on Sunday.

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Princess Eugenie marries in second UK royal wedding of the year

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Five months ago, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot. Now, his cousin, Princess Eugenie -- Queen Elizabeth's grand daughter -- is marrying Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel. Here are the highlights from the second royal wedding of the year.

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.

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Soccer Extras: US women's team feted in New York

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Such hullabaloo over INS Vishal!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The navy wants to spend Rs 40,000 crore on INS Vishal, a choice the army and air force oppose. This is as much about turf as about funding. explains Ajai Shukla.

Indian athletes won't get to run with 2014 CWG Baton in Delhi

Indian athletes won't get to run with 2014 CWG Baton in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Indian sportspersons will be deprived of a chance to hold the Queen's Baton of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and run in the relay on October 12-13 in a solemn ceremony as Indian Olympic Association on Thursday decided to make the ceremony a low-key affair due to lack of security arrangements.

Defence manufacturing to be 'focus' of Modi's UK visit

Defence manufacturing to be 'focus' of Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said bilateral cooperation in defence manufacturing would be the "prime focus" of his visit to the United Kingdom.

World's fastest man Bolt targets third sprint sweep to close Olympic chapter

World's fastest man Bolt targets third sprint sweep to close Olympic chapter

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Usain Bolt is determined to concrete his legacy by capping eight years of sprint dominance by defending his 100, 200 and 4x100 metres relay titles in Rio in what he has said will be his final Olympics.

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Hasina, others on CHOGM sidelines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The bilateral talks took place as the formal heads of government meeting got underway in London on Thursday, following a formal launch by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace.

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

How Harry popped the question to Meghan

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In their first interview as a couple, the royal and his blushing bride to-be reveal details about their romance, meeting of the families and that oh so important ring.

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Rocky showed up at The Golden Globes -- and she won! Raja Sen sums up the 74th Golden Globes perfectly.

Nehru's vision, Bhabha's mission

Nehru's vision, Bhabha's mission

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Nehru's faith in science and technology, his genuine respect for Bhabha, and their burning ambition worked synergistically to place India on the nuclear map of the world. Atomic energy developed and prospered because of Nehru's vision fulfilled by Bhabha's mission, recalls K S Parthasarathy, former secretary of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, on the occasion of India's first prime minister's 119th birthday today.

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Magna Carta inspired Gandhi for liberty of land, says UK PM Cameron

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Magna Carta inspired legends like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela for liberty to their lands and people, Prime Minister David Cameron said.

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

World leaders gather in Johannesburg for Mandela memorial

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee will be among over 90 heads of state and government who will attend an emotional memorial service in South Africa on Tuesday for anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela, making it one of the largest such gatherings in generations.

Don't turn Commonwealth into a judgmental body: Lanka

Don't turn Commonwealth into a judgmental body: Lanka

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

With some countries like Britain and Canada seeking to bring alleged human rights violations in the Sri Lankan civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam under the scanner during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting summit, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday asked member nations not to turn the Commonwealth into a "punitive and judgmental" body and desist from introducing bilateral agendas.

Armed and dangerous: India fifth in world's strongest armed forces

Armed and dangerous: India fifth in world's strongest armed forces

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Indian ranks fifth in the world according to a report that ranks the strength of 20 countries according to weaponry, including tanks, aircraft, helicopters and submarines.

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

UK police make 8 arrests in Manchester bombing case

Rediff.com25 May 2017

British PM Theresa May said the threat level in the country will remain at critical and that 1,000 army troops have been deployed to boost security.

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

PM Modi arrives in United Kingdom on maiden visit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Seeking to strengthen Indo-UK economic ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday arrived in Britain on his first visit to the country during which he will have a hectic schedule that will start with talks with his British counterpart David Cameron.

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Asian Games diary: Have you seen Indonesia president's bike stunt?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Vroom! Indonesia president a hit on social media after motorbike stunt

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

India to sign 'package of deliverables' with UK during Modi's visit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

India and the United Kingdom are set to sign a "package of deliverables" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit here that will also see discussions over cooperation in sectors like nuclear energy and defence.

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

London terror attacker identified, Islamic States claims responsibility

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

"We are not afraid. An act of terrorism tried to silence our democracy, but today we meet as normal," May said.

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

India, US discuss plans to develop next-gen aircraft carrier

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

India and the United States have started discussions to jointly develop a next-generation aircraft carrier to bolster the Indian Navy's blue-water capabilities, a top Pentagon official has said.

12 cricketers called to rest on the field

12 cricketers called to rest on the field

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Rajneesh Gupta lists the instances when cricketers died while playing a match.

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

10 things about Jeremy Corbyn that will surprise you

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Jeremy Corbyn is a most unusual politician in these times.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

'Bhansali has never been political'

'Bhansali has never been political'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

'Politics has risen around Padmavati, but the film has nothing political in it.'

UK: Leaders in last minute dash on eve of 'most unpredictable' polls

UK: Leaders in last minute dash on eve of 'most unpredictable' polls

Rediff.com6 May 2015

United Kingdom will go to the polls on Thursday. This election is being dubbed the most unpredictable of all time.

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

Myth of the tolerant, peaceful, Hindu

Myth of the tolerant, peaceful, Hindu

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The idea that Hindus are peace-loving and reticent is modern, says Aakar Patel.