News for '-bbc'

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Pak woman Seema Haider's first husband moves court for kids' custody

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ansar Burney, a top Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist, said that Ghulam Haider, Seema's Pakistani husband, had approached him for help in getting custody of his four children.

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

Indian-born doctor takes over as BBC acting chief

Rediff.com1 Jan 2007

Incidentally, the BBC Trust, of which Bharucha is the acting chairperson, took over the responsibility of running the organisation from the BBC Board of Governors from Monday.

I was getting fed up with my lack of form: Buttler

I was getting fed up with my lack of form: Buttler

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Ahead of the second ODI Buttler had been dismissed for five single digit scores in eight outings.

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Will he, won't he? Stokes' bowling return sparks speculation

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Stokes, who is still recovering from a knee surgery, hasn't bowled since the second Ashes Test in June last year.

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Princess Kate admits to editing family photo; apologises

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton on Monday apologised for 'any confusion' caused by a royal family portrait released by Kensington Palace of her posing with her three children, the first photograph made public since her abdominal surgery in January.

'India Is The No.1 Country Outside The US...'

'India Is The No.1 Country Outside The US...'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'India has the largest slate of local original content outside the US.'

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

PIX: Arsenal back on top; De Bruyne double for City

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Kevin de Bruyne struck twice to inspire Manchester City to a dominant 4-2 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday and move the champions level on points with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table.

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

England to persist with Bazball despite Rajkot thrashing

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Coach Brendon McCullum said England will continue with their attacking Bazball approach in the last two Tests.

Indian producer ties up with BBC to make film on Eichmann trials

Indian producer ties up with BBC to make film on Eichmann trials

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Sheetal Talwar has produced films like Mausam, Rakhta Charitra and Rann.

Why the govt is right in banning the BBC film

Why the govt is right in banning the BBC film

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

There would have been no controversy if the convicted rapists were by now punished according to law and sent to meet their maker, in short hanged! But our criminal justice system remains dysfunctional. Ultimately besides the genuine social reform and gender equality it is the lack of effective laws that are at the root of women's insecurity, says Colonel (Dr) Anil Athale (retd).

BBC, Jhunjhunwala to buy Radio Mid-day pie

BBC, Jhunjhunwala to buy Radio Mid-day pie

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Mid-day Multimedia Ltd on Tuesday said the Netherlands-based BBC Worldwide Holdings BV will invest Rs 31.85 crore (Rs 318.5 million) to acquire stake in Radio Mid-day West (India) Pvt Ltd.

World wants Obama re-elected AGAIN: BBC survey

World wants Obama re-elected AGAIN: BBC survey

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The United States president might be locked in a neck and neck battle at home with his challenger Mitt Romney, but across the world, including in India, people still overwhelmingly want to see Barack Obama re-elected.

Wiggins named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Wiggins named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

Cyclist Bradley Wiggins was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday to cap a remarkable 12 months when he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France and followed it up with Olympic gold.

Murray bags BBC award for record third time

Murray bags BBC award for record third time

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

World No. 1 Andy Murray capped off his glorious year by winning the coveted BBC Sports Personality of the Year award for a record third time.

Sikh fury hits BBC anchor Sonia Deol

Sikh fury hits BBC anchor Sonia Deol

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

A BBC news anchor of Indian origin has been subjected to a deluge of personal abuse for presenting a documentary about 'Operation Blue Star', when the Indian Army barged into the Golden Temple in Amritsar in 1984.

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Ben Stokes is BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2019

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ben Stokes, who played a few memorable knocks this year, especially at the ICC World Cup final and then powering England to victory at Headingley in the Ashes, beat Lewis Hamilton, Raheem Sterling among others to win the coveted crown.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Top BBC earners may face salary cut

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Figures released by the corporation disclosed the top 100 are paid an average of 199,316 pounds, comfortably exceeding the Prime Minister's 194,250 pound salary.

Indians see no China threat, says BBC poll

Indians see no China threat, says BBC poll

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

A BBC survey shows China is viewed as having a mainly positive influence in the world by a majority or plurality of citizens in 14 of the 22 countries where the study was undertaken. \n\n

'Kohli started the fight'

'Kohli started the fight'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'When you look at the fines, you will understand, who started the fight.'

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United both sealed comeback victories to boost their European qualification hopes.

BBC's Greg Dyke may also quit

BBC's Greg Dyke may also quit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2004

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'

Lanka peace talks called off: BBC

Lanka peace talks called off: BBC

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

President Chandrika Kumaratunga has said the truce her prime minister signed with Tamil rebels is illegal, reports the BBC

BBC staff plan 48-hr strike

BBC staff plan 48-hr strike

Rediff.com24 May 2005

British Broadcasting Corporation looked all set to go on a 48-hour stoppage of its programmes next week even as its top official insisted that the chaos caused by the first 24-hour strike was "a price worth paying" to push through his reforms.

From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

David Beckham has reportedly signed a deal with BBC One to launch his TV presenting career.

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Why Is It An Attack On India?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

India's Right-wing has sought to own our democracy by making itself appear the stuff of majority, and sometimes, a national ethos older than the Constitution on which our democracy is based, argues Shyam G Menon.

BBC to go local with ad campaign in India

BBC to go local with ad campaign in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Smitten by India, world's leading news broadcaster BBC has decided to go local with its communication strategy by developing a campaign that has been developed for the first time outside London in its history.

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Salah's sublime second-half strike leaves Liverpool on 67 points, three ahead of second-placed Arsenal and four ahead of City on a pivotal day in the title race.

Former England all-rounder Flintoff injured in car cash

Former England all-rounder Flintoff injured in car cash

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff was taken to a hospital after a car crash during the filming of an episode of the BBC's "Top Gear" show.

ISI behind 26/11 and Indian embassy bombing in Kabul: BBC

ISI behind 26/11 and Indian embassy bombing in Kabul: BBC

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was behind the 26/11 attacks as well as the July 2008 bombing of the Indian embassy in Kabul, the BBC said in a damning report on the military-run spy agency that does not function "without the authority" of the Pakistan army chief.

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Vitaliy Mykolenko's 39th-minute own goal had put Luton ahead before Jack Harrison cheered the Everton faithful with an equaliser in the 55th minute, hammering in a low shot that Luton keeper Tim Krul allowed to let slip through his hands.

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes Aakar Patel.

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Women's WC: Record TV figures in Spain, England

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

* The BBC announced a peak audience of 12 million viewers on BBC One, higher than the men's Wimbledon final in July which peaked at 11.3 million.

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

DMK's Raja sparks major row with remarks on India, Ram

DMK's Raja sparks major row with remarks on India, Ram

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

A controversy erupted on Tuesday after the opposition parties tagged a video of DMK leader A Raja purportedly showing him making remarks that India has never been a nation, but a subcontinent with diverse practices and cultures, prompting strong response from the BJP which described the comments as a call for 'balkanisation' of the the country and demanded for his arrest.

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Human labour triumphed over machinery: Global media hail tunnel rescue

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

As rescuers in India on Tuesday successfully pulled out all 41 construction workers trapped in a collapsed mountain tunnel in Uttarakhand after 16 days, the global media hailed the rescue operation and provided live coverage of the dramatic development.

Manipur violence: Won't share stage with Modi in Mizoram, says CM Zoramthanga

Manipur violence: Won't share stage with Modi in Mizoram, says CM Zoramthanga

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Zoramthanga's MNF is a part of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance and an ally of the NDA at the Centre.

'Modern-day Bradman', record-breaking Smith pips Tendulkar

'Modern-day Bradman', record-breaking Smith pips Tendulkar

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I love playing here at Lord's. It's a nice place to play if you get in, you get good value for your shots and yeah, nice to get myself back up on the honours board again.'