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East India Company Shuts Down Again

East India Company Shuts Down Again

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The East India Company, revived by Indian businessman Sanjiv Mehta in 2010, has ceased operations and entered liquidation, marking the end of its modern incarnation.

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pathum Nissanka's journey from a tsunami-hit childhood in Kalutara to a match-winning T20 World Cup century is a story of sacrifice, faith and fearless batting against Australia.

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Why steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is leaving UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Indian-origin steel magnate Lakshmi N Mittal, until now based in Britain and a regular on the country's richest billionaires tally, has decided to quit the UK as the Labour Party-led government's feared tax shake-up for the super-rich nears, according to a UK media report on Sunday.

Will Cancer Soon Be Defeated?

Will Cancer Soon Be Defeated?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

There is a decisive shift in how cancer may soon be confronted and, hopefully, defeated.

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Gopichand P Hinduja, chairman of globe-spanning Hinduja Group, died in London at the age of 85, sources close to his family said. Fondly known as 'GP' in business circles, Gopichand P. Hinduja was unwell for past few weeks and died in a London hospital, they said.

Swraj Paul, an entrepreneur with a heart in the right place

Swraj Paul, an entrepreneur with a heart in the right place

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

From the bylanes of Jalandhar to a regular name in the annual 'Sunday Times Rich List', Lord Swraj Paul, who died on Thursday evening in London aged 94, was one of the most well known NRI entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Swraj Paul Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Lord Paul, founder of the UK-based Caparo Group of industries, had been taken ill and hospitalised recently, where he passed away surrounded by members of his family.

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Bashir hails Eng legend's role in Lord's Test win

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The delivery, which Siraj played down onto the pitch in front of the crease, spun back and rattled the base of his leg stump, sparking wild celebrations in England camp.

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

How Indira govt tried to control media during Emergency

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Skirmishes with officials in the Press Information Bureau were an everyday affair as the newspapers sought clearances from the media censors for publishing the next day's editions'

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

What Sudha And Akshata Murty Don't Want...

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

Sudha and Akshata Murthy's candid confessions about each other.

IAAF suppressed study of admitted dope cheats: Sunday Times

IAAF suppressed study of admitted dope cheats: Sunday Times

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

World athletics' governing body has suppressed a 2011 survey that reveals that up to a third of the world's top competitors admitted using banned performance-enhancing techniques, Britain's Sunday Times and German broadcaster ARD/WDR reported.

Sunday Times declares Mittal as Person of 2006

Sunday Times declares Mittal as Person of 2006

Rediff.com31 Dec 2006

The Sunday Times said Lakshmi Mittal embodied the rise of a new breed of Indian entrepreneur: confident and commanding on the world stage.

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Swiss court sentences Hindujas to jail, family files appeal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Britain's wealthiest family, the Hindujas, have said they were 'appalled' by a Swiss court's ruling of jail terms for some members and have filed an appeal in a higher court challenging the verdict finding them guilty of exploiting vulnerable domestic workers from India at their villa in Geneva.

Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times over dope reports

Armstrong reaches settlement with Sunday Times over dope reports

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has reached an agreement with the Sunday Times after it had sued the drugs-tainted American for around one million pounds ($1.56 million), the British paper announced on Sunday.

James Murdoch quits as director of Sun, Times, Sunday Times

James Murdoch quits as director of Sun, Times, Sunday Times

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

In a surprise move that comes in the midst of an inquiry into the phone hacking scandal, James Murdoch, the son of media baron Rupert Murdoch, resigned on Wednesday as director of the United Kingdom-based companies that run prestigious titles like The Sunday Times, The Sun and The Times.

Cook frets over England's lack of prep in India

Cook frets over England's lack of prep in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Alastair Cook worries over England's lack of preparation but backs Bazball for success in India

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Will Hasaranga recover in time for World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League last month and missed the Asia Cup

Why Raducanu wishes she had not won US Open

Why Raducanu wishes she had not won US Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Emma Raducanu surged out of nowhere to win the 2021 US Open but could not follow up on that success due to recurrent injuries.

BBC chairman resigns after row over loan deal for BoJo

BBC chairman resigns after row over loan deal for BoJo

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The 67-year-old former Goldman Sachs banker, who has been the chairman of the UK taxpayer-funded licence fee-backed British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), said the investigation found he had breached the governance code for public appointments.

Prince Charles' charity fund accepted Osama family donation: Report

Prince Charles' charity fund accepted Osama family donation: Report

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

According to The Sunday Times, Prince Charles met with the Al Qaeda founder's half-brother Bakr in London and allegedly agreed to accept GBP 1 million.

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

British writer and historian Patrick French has died in London after battling cancer for four years, his family announced on Thursday.

Rishi Sunak under pressure as minister resigns amid bullying row

Rishi Sunak under pressure as minister resigns amid bullying row

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Sunak said he accepted Williamson's resignation "with great sadness" and thanked him for his "personal support and loyalty".

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Focus on Kishan, Hooda in must-win 2nd T20 vs New Zealand

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

India were caught in a spin web on the Ranchi pitch as they lost the series opener by 21 runs on Friday.

Vote! Who Will Win The Third ODI?

Vote! Who Will Win The Third ODI?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The final One Day International between India and South Africa will be played at Cape Town this afternoon.

Boris Johnson's future as British PM hangs in balance over partygate

Boris Johnson's future as British PM hangs in balance over partygate

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A survey of voters in Wakefield, who go to the polls for a by-election on June 23 to elect a new MP, suggests the Tories could lose by as much as 20 points.

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

'Rock bottom': Former players tear into Manchester United

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

BBC pundit Chris Sutton said United had "hit rock bottom" while his former strike partner Alan Shearer put down the debacle to years of mismanagement at Old Trafford.

'Virat doesn't take a backward step'

'Virat doesn't take a backward step'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

'His team mirrors the way he plays his cricket.'

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

PIX: Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in women's 100m

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships on Sunday, Day 3, in Oregon.

I want to come back with a medal: Bajrang Punia

I want to come back with a medal: Bajrang Punia

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Punia is the second seed in men's 65kg category in Tokyo, the one on whose shoulders rest India's hopes of winning the country's first Olympic gold in wrestling.

Hamilton to launch programme to make F1 more diverse

Hamilton to launch programme to make F1 more diverse

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'The time for platitudes and token gestures is over'

Prince Harry and wife Meghan to quit social media: Report

Prince Harry and wife Meghan to quit social media: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

According to 'The Sunday Times', the couple who had announced their decision to step back from official royal duties to relocate with their one-year-old son Archie last year will no longer use platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

Global power couple Bill Gates, Melinda end 27-year marriage

Global power couple Bill Gates, Melinda end 27-year marriage

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates have announced the decision to end their marriage after 27 years, saying "we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in the next phase of our lives".

UK official caught COVID during India visit aimed at securing vaccine

UK official caught COVID during India visit aimed at securing vaccine

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

David Quarrey, 55, a 10 Downing Street aide, had tested negative in his pre-travel test but tested positive a week after his return when the National Health Service flagged that someone on his flight had been traced as COVID-positive, The Sunday Times reports.

Masks to become personal choice as UK lifts lockdown

Masks to become personal choice as UK lifts lockdown

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick said there will be a move towards greater "personal responsibility" as the UK prepares to end lockdown restrictions from July 19.

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rooney expects Di Maria to shine in Champions League final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

PSG can exploit Bayern's high defensive line, says Rooney

Queen likely to host Biden at Buckingham Palace: Report

Queen likely to host Biden at Buckingham Palace: Report

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is expected to host US President Joe Biden at Buckingham Palace ahead of the G7 summit scheduled between June 11 and 13.

British intel report says Covid may have leaked from Chinese lab

British intel report says Covid may have leaked from Chinese lab

Rediff.com31 May 2021

British intelligence agencies now believe it is 'feasible' that the COVID-19 pandemic began with a coronavirus leak from a Chinese bio laboratory, a media report said here on Sunday, prompting Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi to demand that the World Health Organisation (WHO) must fully investigate the origins of the deadly virus.

Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Nod for Covid vaccine in next few days: Serum Institute's Poonawalla

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Serum Institute of India has stockpiled 40 mn-50 mn doses and is adding more every week. Most of these will come to India.

Oxford vaccine should be effective against new variant: Report

Oxford vaccine should be effective against new variant: Report

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

The Oxford vaccine, which also has a tie-up with the Serum Institute of India, is expected to win approval in the UK before Thursday, speeding up the provision of the jab to the most vulnerable groups.