India complains to BBC about 'cheap, tasteless' Top Gear show

The Indian High Commission in London has shot off a letter to BBC, complaining that the channel's star presenter Jeremy Clarkson had mocked Indian culture in a Top Gear Christmas Special.  ......

Apologise to India, Keith Vaz tells BBC's Clarkson

Furious over controversial BBC presenter Jeremy Clarkson mocking Indian culture during a Christmas special programme while driving in India, senior Labour MP Keith Vaz today demanded an apology.......

Is BBC's Jeremy Clarkson racist?

Controversial TV personality Jeremy Clarkson has once again been accused of racism after mocking Indian culture in a 'Top Gear' Christmas Special on BBC. Viewers were furious after Clarkson staged......

The Murdoch crisis and lessons for India's media

Much of India's big corporate media has acquired a conservative and retrograde character. It faces a serious crisis of credibility. If it does not reform itself, it will find its greatest asset......

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

When Shibchandra Singh, a worker at Hindustan Motors' plant at Uttarpara, close to Kolkata, left the factory last Friday, he was briefed by his supervisor about the work to perform on Sunday. After......

10 best SUVs in India

Indian auto market is one of the most flourishing and thriving car bazaars in the entire world. The manufacturers are not only keen to introduce small cars in India but also luxurious sedans and......

Times, BBC form JV to publish magazines

India's Times group and British Broadcasting Corporation Worldwide have signed an agreement for setting up a 50:50 joint venture to publish magazines in India."The JV will produce and market......

Ranbir begins promoting Sanju

A day in an actor's life. Tuesday was eventful in Bollywood.   Photograph: Pradeep Bandekar Ranbir Kapoor takes Sanju on Radio Mirchi.   Kartik Aaryan takes off for Bangkok where he......

For the great love of British TV shows

Love Sherlock, Dr Who, and Downton Abbey?  Vanita Kohli-Khandekar finds out how the UK became one the world's largest creators of television content. The Pakistan that India loves! IMAGE:......

Why we owe Top Gear an apology

Raja Sen, a Top Gear fan, points out that the problem with the show's Indian edition wasn't the host's political incorrectness, but the fact that it lacked its characteristic bite.Let me first......

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

IMAGE: Bishan Singh Bedi with Ravichandran Ashwin and Erapalli Prasanna during the BCCI Annual Awards in Bengaluru on March 8, 2017. Photograph: BCCI He could mess with a batter's mind with his......

Sania, Saina super show dominates 2015

2016 promises to be infinitely more exciting for the country's sportspersons IMAGE: Saina Nehwal in action. Photograph: Christopher Lee/Getty Images A phase of transition gripped India's......

'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......

Ganguly a very lucky man: Lahore doc

April 1, 2004 | 17:20 IST India's tour of Pakistan Ganguly a very lucky man, says Lahore doc [ newindpress.com] Moin fined for code violation [ timesofindia.indiatimes.com] It was a heinous......

Sachin has 'record' 55-minute net stint

December 24, 2003 | 11:20 IST India's tour to Australia Sachin has 'record' 55-minute net stint [telegraphindia.com] Laxman lets out the secret of success with Dravid [htcricket.com] Not yet......