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BBC suspends Sri Lanka broadcasts after 'interference'

BBC World Service has suspended all its broadcasts in Sri Lanka due to "continued interruption and interference" in its Tamil programming. “We regret the disruption in service to our loyal......

The strange case of Twitter celeb Nilim Dutta

Did leading media outlets like BBC, Australian TV, NDTV, Indian Express and Tehelka fall for a fraudster variously posing as political analyst and strategic expert on Assam? Saturday's arrest in......

BBC director-general quits over false child abuse report

The director-general of the BBC George Entwistle has resigned a day after it emerged that it's flagship current affairs programme wrongly accused a former Conservative politician of child sex......

UK: An island facing drought, ban on gardening

The United Kingdom is facing a drought that has forced some water companies in south-east England to impose a ban on using hosepipe to water gardens and a failure to obey the order can invite fines......

Myanmar will hold democratic elections in my lifetime: Suu Kyi

Buoyed by recent developments in Myanmar, democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi believes the country ill hold democratic elections "in my lifetime". In an interview with the BBC, the opposition leader on......

Lonely Planet is betting big on India

Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel information provider, is betting big on India, which it sees as its fastest growing market, besides China.On the day the company announced the launch of 10......

BBC to shut down Asian Network

The British Broadcasting Corporation confirmed on Monday that it would close down the Asian Network radio station, which is targeted at people with origins in the Indian sub-continent, by the end......

BBC Asian Network closure was inevitable: Scribes

Senior Britain-based Indian journalists who worked for the BBC believe that given the multi-choice media environment, diversity of languages within the Asian community and stiff competition from......

Al Gore's amazing $100 million makeover!

Al Gore is a funny guy. And, for his $175,000 speaking fee, he tells this story: after leaving the White House and heading back to Tennessee sans motorcade -- "in a rented Ford Taurus," he sniffs......

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

In a rare distinction, Dr Chitra Bharucha, an Indian-born haematologist, on Monday took charge as the acting chairperson of the British Broadcasting Corporation, becoming the first woman and first......

'Devsaab's last words: I'm going to London but will return soon'

Three years after his parents died, Sam Dhaliwal left Delhi and settled down in Mumbai. An ardent fan of Dev Anand, the 47-year-old walked into the legend's office and became close friends with his......

Oprah Winfrey's grand TV exit plan

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Oprah Winfrey has expressed her desire to host the final episode of her TV show in a huge open-air football stadium......

Looking at the Top Actors of the Year so far

We saw Katrina Kaif topping the list of actresses, thanks to her success at the box office in the year so far. Trade analyst Vinod Mirani takes us through the list of actors who made it to the......

Meet the creator of Aval Peyar Tamilarasi

Meera Kathiravan's first film Aval Peyar Tamilarasi -- produced by Moserbaer -- made headlines when it was appreciated at the Dubai Film Festival. Before the Tamil film releases in theatres......

Pix: Mahie Gill's 'red-hot' shoot

Dev D girl Mahie Gill looked stunning as she shot for a title track of the film Mirch at Dreams Zone Studio, Jogeshwari (a western suburb in Mumbai) on Wednesday. Mahie, who plays a sutradhar......

Ferguson asks Manchester Utd fans to avoid personal hatred

Manager Alex Ferguson has written to Manchester United fans attending Sunday's match against Liverpool, urging them not to let the rivalry between the clubs turn into "personal hatred". The Premier......

'Sachin scoring 200 not out the highlight of the year'

There are many ways to describe Abraham Benjamin de Villiers. Batsman extraordinaire, excellent fielder, occasional wicketkeeper... and even musician. These are some facets of this......

'No plans for Beckham retirement'

David Beckham has no plans to retire from the game in two years' time, a spokesman for the Real Madrid midfielder said, dismissing a report on Wednesday. The report was based on seemingly......

No retirement plans for Beckham

David Beckham has no plans to retire from the game in two years' time, a spokesman for the Real Madrid midfielder said, dismissing a report on Wednesday.The report was based on seemingly......

'Can Schumacher come back?'

Formula One is in shock.Michael Schumacher's retirement decision has resulted in heartbreak across the globe, and rediff readers too felt let down by the legend's decision. Tributes to the great......

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Q. WHO IS CONSIDERED AS The 'first true scientist ?
Khabardar: A. more

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Q. On which TV NEWS channel\'s Reports you Trust more than others ?
Khabardar: A. BBC World CNBC-TV-18NDTV more

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Q. Do you trust online news more than newspapers?
Aman : A. yes,, when its is from BBC / CNN or REUTERS :D more

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Q. There was time people believe the authencity of news only after it has been broadcasted by BBc. Does BBC holds the same credibility now
Prasoon Sinha: A. You can still trust BBC for authentic news except the political one. After all, it is there to carry on the propaganda for "Her Majesty" in a very sophisticated manner. more

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Q. which news channel do u trust?
Thyagarajan Mahadevan: A. BBC, Star News and Fox ... never Aaj tak, Kal Tak etc. but all the reports on channels are not fake..its only that n order to earn TRP they make themselves a joker in front of audience. more

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Russian officials downplay Fogle incident

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Mainland media backs Taipei's ultimatum to Manila

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