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Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans.

Mumbai's dabbawalas recall breakfast with Queen Elizabeth

Mumbai's dabbawalas recall breakfast with Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Mumbai's famed dabbawalas on Friday said they were grieving with the royal family and people all over the world after the demise of Queen Elizabeth.

'May Allah bless them': Indian rescuers win hearts in Myanmar

'May Allah bless them': Indian rescuers win hearts in Myanmar

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Indian rescue personnel are being lauded for their compassion and expertise in assisting with the recovery efforts in earthquake-stricken Mandalay, Myanmar. The story of a Muslim family resisting initial attempts to recover a deceased loved one from the rubble, ultimately accepting the help of Indian rescuers who preserved the dignity of the woman's final posture in prayer, highlights the sensitivity and skill of the Indian team. The NDRF has rescued around 30 bodies and is working tirelessly in different locations, including the historic U Hla Thein monastery and Ganga Ghat Hindu Temple, where many are still missing. The Indian Army has also set up a field hospital, treating over 200 patients, and providing food to earthquake victims.

IPL 2024: 'CSK is a team that values family culture'

IPL 2024: 'CSK is a team that values family culture'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'I am excited to join CSK again.'

UK Royals Williams, Kate get some cricketing action in New Zealand

UK Royals Williams, Kate get some cricketing action in New Zealand

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

The UK Royals marked the countdown to the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup at Latimer Square in Christchurch, New Zealand on Monday.

Kohli, RCB Family Visit Siraj's New Home

Kohli, RCB Family Visit Siraj's New Home

Rediff.com16 May 2023

In a heartwarming gesture, Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli and several RCB team-mates visited Mohammed Siraj's new home in Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad.

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

UP Election 2017: Royals jump in battlground

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A number of royals have thrown their hat in the ring in the high-voltage Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.

Dayal Denies Dhoni Again!

Dayal Denies Dhoni Again!

Rediff.com4 May 2025

The young left-arm pacer held his nerve in a tense finish to bowl RCB to a narrow two-run victory in a high-scoring game.

Karnataka not to interfere in Mysore royals' festivities

Karnataka not to interfere in Mysore royals' festivities

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah says it is exclusive privilege of Wadiyar family and the government would not like to interfere with it

Why The Royals Gathered in Dilli

Why The Royals Gathered in Dilli

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Some of India's best-known royals gathered in New Delhi to watch the final of the Sir Pratap Singh Polo Cup, which is named after Sir Pratap Singh, the man credited with the foundation of modern polo in India.

Man, who duped Delhi hotel posing as UAE official, sent to police custody

Man, who duped Delhi hotel posing as UAE official, sent to police custody

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Duty magistrate Shivangi Vyas sent Mahamed Sharif for custodial interrogation, noting that police had to recover certain articles from his residence in Delhi, which were allegedly stolen by him.

Filmi Family Tree: Know Aditi Rao Hydari's famous relative?

Filmi Family Tree: Know Aditi Rao Hydari's famous relative?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

Test your filmi gyaan here!

Ex-royals of Jaipur call for ban on Padmavati

Ex-royals of Jaipur call for ban on Padmavati

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Diya Kumari urged the Bollywood filmmaker to get its facts "verified" by a forum of historians and then release the film.

'Go for the Kill!' Sanju tells Royals

'Go for the Kill!' Sanju tells Royals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

'We die or we win, it's as simple as that.' 'No one is staying in the middle.' 'I want that commitment from each and everyone of you.'

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Sensational Siraj Rocks Hyderabad!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Mohammed Siraj lit up the Rajiv Gandhi international stadium, his domestic home ground, with a sensational spell of 4/17.

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In her sit-down interview with Oprah, Meghan said the palace decreed that Archie would not have any title, a move she says was "different from the protocol."

Family not power hungry, tweets Jyotiraditya's son

Family not power hungry, tweets Jyotiraditya's son

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

'History can speak for itself when I say my family has never been power hungry'

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The UK and Canadian governments are among those being consulted by royal aides to work out a solution after Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced their decision to step back as senior royals and assume more financially independent roles while dividing their time between Britain and North America.

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Queen Elizabeth II to be buried with husband Prince Philip

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Queen Elizabeth II will be buried with her late husband Prince Philip at the conclusion of a solemn state funeral service made up of an hour-long ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

The designer behind the gorgeous hats at the royal wedding

Rediff.com21 May 2018

From Kate Middleton to Oprah Winfrey and Priyanka Chopra, he designed the hats for many lovely ladies at the royal wedding.

One ideology or person can't make or break country: Bhagwat

One ideology or person can't make or break country: Bhagwat

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

"Good countries of the world have all kinds of thoughts. They also have all kinds of systems, and they are growing with this multitude of systems," he added.

How Prince Harry paid tribute to Princess Diana in royal wedding portrait

How Prince Harry paid tribute to Princess Diana in royal wedding portrait

Rediff.com22 May 2018

A closer look at the royal family portrait will reveal more details.

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

The King of Polo Rides Off Into The Ages

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Colonel Billie Sodhi's life and family heritage reflect an unwavering commitment to excellence in polo, equestrian sports, and a rare, enduring athletic legacy.

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Ryan Peake, a former member of an outlawed motorcycle gang who served five years in jail for assault, hit a five-under-par 66 to win the 104th edition of the New Zealand Open by a shot in Queenstown on Sunday.

Knights, Royals celebrate Holi

Knights, Royals celebrate Holi

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

With this year's Holi restricted indoors due to the terrifying surge of COVID-19 cases, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals celebrated the festival of colours on Monday.

Who is Alexi Lubomirski, the photographer who shot the royal wedding?

Who is Alexi Lubomirski, the photographer who shot the royal wedding?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

A fashion photographer, he is also the author of Princely Advice For A Happy Life.

Mysore royal scion Srikantadatta Wodeyar passes away

Mysore royal scion Srikantadatta Wodeyar passes away

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family and the last descendant of the Wodeyar dynasty, died of severe cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Bangalore on Tuesday.

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In her oeuvre, Han Kang confronts historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the fragility of human life.

Varun Aaron bids emotional farewell to cricket

Varun Aaron bids emotional farewell to cricket

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Despite a stellar start to his career, Varun Aaron's journey was marred by inconsistent form and frequent injuries, with his last appearance for India dating back to 2015.

Royal couple under scrutiny for torturing boy

Royal couple under scrutiny for torturing boy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2004

Their victims was 8-year-old Prasanta Nahak from Ganjam district in Orissa.

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Harry claims William hit him during spat over Meghan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Describing a confrontation at his London home in 2019, Harry says William called Meghan 'difficult', 'rude' and 'abrasive', which Harry calls a 'parrot (ing of) the press narrative' about his American wife, according to the Guardian, which says it has seen a copy of the duke's memoir Spare.

Kohli's U-19 team-mate Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

Kohli's U-19 team-mate Kaul announces retirement from Indian cricket

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Pacer Siddharth Kaul on Thursday announced his retirement from Indian cricket, saying he is open to playing in county cricket or in overseas leagues.

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Coming up: 2017's 1st big royal wedding

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

A modern day prince and princess are getting married in Bengaluru this weekend.

No plans to enter politics as of now: Jyotiraditya Scindia's son

No plans to enter politics as of now: Jyotiraditya Scindia's son

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

To a question that his father's supporters hope he will become the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh one day, Scindia said, "It is everyone's right to have expectations. But I would not like to discuss this topic right now. We are only focusing on our work at the moment."

Declining eyesight won't stop De Villiers from comeback

Declining eyesight won't stop De Villiers from comeback

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

But in a chat with Melinda Farrell on her YouTube channel, de Villiers let it slip that he wishes to play the game again.

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kensington Palace confirmed that formal invitations have been sent by the Prince of Wales, for the May 19 service at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

BJP's Mohan Majhi to be Odisha's first tribal CM

BJP's Mohan Majhi to be Odisha's first tribal CM

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida were made deputy chief ministers of the state, he said.

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Harry & Meghan Review: Unusual And Engaging

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

There is something very compelling about the story Harry and Meghan have been telling through the first three parts of this limited series, feels Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

What SC verdict on world's richest temple means

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

'When you have a committee, there will not be any autocracy.' 'It means one person cannot take any decision on the temple.'