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Kalmadi fine with Queen skipping CWG

Kalmadi fine with Queen skipping CWG

Rediff.com30 May 2010

The Organising Committee of the Commonwealth Games is fine with Queen Elizabeth II skipping the event in October and is ready to welcome Prince Charles as a representative of the royal family, OC Chairman Suresh Kalmadi said on Sunday.

Duchess of Cornwall is proud owner of a Murray souvenir

Duchess of Cornwall is proud owner of a Murray souvenir

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Every fan visiting Wimbledon hopes to be lucky enough to walk out of the All England Club with more than just a memory of watching a tennis hero -- and Britain's royal family is no different.

Review: 3 Kings fails

Review: 3 Kings fails

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

The actors are in fine form but they do not have anything solid to work with.

Diana, Dodi were murdered: Mohammad al Fayed

Diana, Dodi were murdered: Mohammad al Fayed

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Al Fayed said he believed the murder was likely to have been carried out by photographer James Andanson, who has since died, on the orders of the security services. "There was one paparazzi member in the pay of the security services, this is likely to have been James Andanson, who exacted the murder in his own Fiat, pushed the car and a strobe light, which was used to blind Henri Paul."

Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Kerala govt calls Sabarimala verdict 'historic'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

But the 'tantri family' will accept it, Sabarimala head priest Kandararu Rajeevarau said.

'Yashasvi was crying'

'Yashasvi was crying'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

At the start of the year, not many would have imagined Yashasvi Jaiswal rising up the ranks so rapidly.

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

When Vini and Maxi Married Again...

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore took time out from their IPL 2022 training and playing schedule to celebrate Vini Raman and Glenn Maxwell's wedding with a grand party at the team hotel last week.

Kumble new KSCA President after sweeping elections

Kumble new KSCA President after sweeping elections

Rediff.com21 Nov 2010

In a historic day for the Indian cricket, former Test captain Anil Kumble was on Sunday elected as president of the Karnataka State Cricket Association and the group led by him won 23 out of the 24 posts that went to the polls in Bangalore on Sunday.

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Diksha wins record second Ladies European Tour Event title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The 22-year-old Indian was steady throughout Sunday just as she had been all week. Trichat finished with a total of 9-under and was sole second while Frenchwoman Celine Herbin (69-72-67) was third at 8-under.

Pandya lauds 'fantastic' team on maiden IPL final

Pandya lauds 'fantastic' team on maiden IPL final

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Under Pandya, Gujarat Titans, a first-time franchise, have reached the final in its inaugural yea

Hollywood's Best Royalty Movies

Hollywood's Best Royalty Movies

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Here's a list of films that deal with the British Monarchy best.

'Home Cooking Is Becoming A Lost Art'

'Home Cooking Is Becoming A Lost Art'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Reliance buys New York's premium luxury hotel Mandarin Oriental for $98.15 mn

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Mandarin Oriental New York, the premium luxury hotel a subsidiary of Reliance Industries is acquiring, is known for its much-in-demand ballroom, five-star spa and eating and drinking venues, including MO Lounge. Liam Neeson and Lucy Liu are among regular guests. Set up in 2003, 248-rooms-and-suites hotel towering over Central Park is an iconic luxury hotel located at 80 Columbus Circle, directly adjacent to the pristine Central Park and Columbus Circle.

Saudi intelligence chief to visit India

Saudi intelligence chief to visit India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Aziz Al-Saud was in Islamabad on Wednesday for talks with top political leadership for discussions on various issues, including the tension with India following the terror attacks.

First look: Mammootty's Pazhassi Raja

First look: Mammootty's Pazhassi Raja

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The actor has teamed up with M T Vasudevan Nair and director Hariharan again for the latest Malayalam film.

Raj Singh Dungarpur passes away

Raj Singh Dungarpur passes away

Rediff.com12 Sep 2009

Former BCCI president Raj Singh Dungarpur died in Mumbai on Saturday following protracted illness. Affectionately called as 'Rajbhai' in the cricket fraternity, the 73-year-old Dungarpur, who was president of the Cricket Board for three years in the late 1990s, was suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

He paid Rs 3.22 crore and brought back the Rolls-Royce

He paid Rs 3.22 crore and brought back the Rolls-Royce

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

The scion of a royal family in Rajkot paid a whopping sum of Rs 3.22 crore (Rs 32.2 million) to an auction house in Canada, to bring back the sold-off vintage Rolls Royce car, customised to order of his grandfather 76 years ago.

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

I hoped the big reveal would make Gaslight's skittish stroll to nowhere (even 112 minutes are too long) worthwhile, but the answers end up being embarrassingly obvious around a twist that's pure hokum, notes Sukanya Verma.

IPL 2023: Ajinkya Rahane is ready to play in any position

IPL 2023: Ajinkya Rahane is ready to play in any position

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Playing under Mahendra Singh Dhoni again is something that he is looking forward to.

Malaga sack coach Ferreira after poor start

Malaga sack coach Ferreira after poor start

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

La Liga strugglers Malaga sacked Portuguese coach Jesualdo Ferreira on Tuesday after only four months in the job.

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

When Warne visited Swapnil Asnodkar's Goa home

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

'I was not sure whether such a big player would come to my house but he was quite happy to visit my place... which was just unbelievable!'

Arjun Singh pledges loyalty to Gandhi family

Arjun Singh pledges loyalty to Gandhi family

Rediff.com11 May 2008

"I am pained at the needless and irrelevant controversies that are sought to be raised in the book published by Dr K L Nanadanji and presented to the Hon'ble President of India on May 9, 2008. I have no desire to join issue with any one on this matter and I respect the views of all my colleaguues, who have thought it proper to comment on it," Arjun said in his statement.

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

London mansion fit for Indian prince goes on sale for 15.5 million

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Prince Victor Albert Jay Duleep Singh's mansion is located in one of south-west Kensington's most sought after residential addresses.

Recession-hit Queen 'to go bankrupt in 2 yrs'

Recession-hit Queen 'to go bankrupt in 2 yrs'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

The Queen could be broke in two years courtesy the recession.

Essar takes 51% stake in Uganda, Congo telcos

Essar takes 51% stake in Uganda, Congo telcos

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Already with a presence in Kenya's telecom sector through a brand called 'Yu', Essar is looking to strengthening its foothold in the rapidly growing African market.

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

India, US Troops Play Kabaddi In Alaska

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

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Murali Vijay retires from all forms of international cricket

Murali Vijay retires from all forms of international cricket

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Murali Vijay last turned out for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League in 2020.

UK gives asylum to Saudi Princess

UK gives asylum to Saudi Princess

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

In an unpublicised case, a young Saudi Arabian princess has been granted asylum by the British government after she pleaded that she would face the death penalty if she returned home with her illegitimate child.The young woman, married to an elderly member of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia, won her claim for refugee status after telling a judge that her adulterous affair with her non- Muslim English boyfriend made her liable to death by stoning if she returned.

Top Performers: Rinku, Venkatesh Dazzle

Top Performers: Rinku, Venkatesh Dazzle

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders saw two star performers in Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer during their win over Gujarat Titans.

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

We'll like to get answers: Hoax call nurse's family

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

The distraught family of an Indian-origin nurse, who got caught up in a prank call made to a hospital treating Prince William's wife Kate, believe she died of shame after falling for the hoax. Jacintha Saldanha, 46, was found dead at the nurses' quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London on Friday.

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Anthology movies are a strange beast. They can be as monotonous and harmless as munching away a bumper bag of chips -- you eat one, you have to finish the rest. Or they can be like discovering a rare treasure marked by profound insight and offbeat experiences, observes Sukanya Verma.

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

COVID jab didn't hurt at all, says Britain's Queen

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

In a rare reference to private health matters, the 94-year-old monarch backed the National Health Service led vaccination programme in the UK during a video call earlier this week with health officials coordinating the rollout across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Tharoor campaign: Chai, auto ride & princesses

Tharoor campaign: Chai, auto ride & princesses

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

What is it like to be canvassing for votes, especially when you want to do it in style? As the general elections inch closer, Shashi Tharoor, the Congress parliamentarian from Thiruvananthapuram, shows us just what it takes to campaign. Here's a glimpse of the 'master of words' out seeking votes and we can't help but wonder if he's schooling his constituents on some new words from the famed 'Tharoor' dictionary.

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Engineer turned cricketer is now an RCB fan favourite

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Shahbaz, one of the pillars of the Bengal Ranji Trophy side, is also an integral part of Royal Challengers Bangalore

Renowned artist Yusuf Arakkal passes away

Renowned artist Yusuf Arakkal passes away

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Recently, he received the prestigious Lorenzo De Medici Gold Medal, at Florence Internazionale Biennale, in Florence, Italy, for his work Bacon's Man with the Child and Priest.

Nepal: Prince Paras suffers heart attack

Nepal: Prince Paras suffers heart attack

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Prince Paras, son of Gyanendra, suspended king of Nepal, was admitted at Norvic Hospital in Thapathali, Kathmandu, after he suffered a heart attack today, an official said.

Harry & Meghan: Extremely One-Sided

Harry & Meghan: Extremely One-Sided

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

There's so much left unsaid in the Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan.

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Scindia rewarded for delivering MP to BJP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

More than a year after playing a key role in installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party government in Madhya Pradesh, Jyotiraditya Scindia was rewarded with a berth in the Union Cabinet, a familiar terrain for the Rajya Sabha member who had served as a junior minister in the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government.

Saudi Prince for cutting expatriate work force

Saudi Prince for cutting expatriate work force

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Prince Turki, former chief of the Saudi Intelligence Service and former Ambassador to US, said it's not understandable that there should be unemployed people in Gulf or Arab countries, while these nations had millions of foreign workers.

Australia lose spin coach Sridharan Sriram to IPL

Australia lose spin coach Sridharan Sriram to IPL

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Sridharan Sriram, who played eight ODIs between 2000 and 2004, was part of the Australian coaching set up since 2015.