News for '-discovery-channel'

Check Out Sara Gurpal's Wanderlust Styles

Check Out Sara Gurpal's Wanderlust Styles

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From traditional suits to bomber jackets and solid coloured bralettes, Sara Gurpal's candid and well-curated looks have an instant youth appeal.

Gunman storms Discovery channel building

Gunman storms Discovery channel building

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

A gunman took at least one hostage at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, police said.

11, 13, 15. Number Of Days India Took To Act Against Pakistan

11, 13, 15. Number Of Days India Took To Act Against Pakistan

Rediff.com7 May 2025

11, 13, 15 are not some random odd numbers but the number of days that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to act against Pakistani terror strikes on Indian soil.

Discovery channel HQ siege ends, gunman dead

Discovery channel HQ siege ends, gunman dead

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Police shot dead a gunman to safely free three persons ending hours of standoff after he had taken them as hostages at the Discovery Channel headquarters in the suburb of Silver Spring, US.

'Shiva Is An Inclusive God Who Accepts Everyone As They Are'

'Shiva Is An Inclusive God Who Accepts Everyone As They Are'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'He is the God of Gods, the originator of yoga and the Vedas, the most powerful masculine figure who respects the feminine.'

'Illegal Gambling Sites Are National Security Threat'

'Illegal Gambling Sites Are National Security Threat'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Illegal gambling operators are systematically exploiting India's advertising and payment infrastructure, siphoning off crores of rupees from outside the country.'

Kutch: Where Wondrous Craft Tells A Story

Kutch: Where Wondrous Craft Tells A Story

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

While the craft of Kutch can be found in many cities, there is nothing quite like wandering into the very homes where it originates and watch it all being created in real time.

'I Am A Heavy, Luxury Car'

'I Am A Heavy, Luxury Car'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'There are very few chances that I can give good mileage.' 'A smaller, lighter car will give more mileage and this was a big reason to be nervous.'

The 10 years of Discovery Channel

The 10 years of Discovery Channel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Corbett Tiger Reserve to have a 'Modi circuit' soon

Corbett Tiger Reserve to have a 'Modi circuit' soon

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Uttarakhand tourism department is working on a plan to develop a 'Modi circuit' at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, covering the places visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while shooting for a television programme in 2019.

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

How Did Emma Chamberlain Get Patiala Maharaja's Choker?

Rediff.com11 May 2022

While social media has been agog about Emma's necklace, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh's grandson Captain Amarinder Singh (retd), the former Punjab chief minister, hasn't said anything yet.

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

#metoo in Indian cricket: BCCI CEO Johri pulls out of ICC meeting

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

The allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri have been made by an unnamed person, who claimed to be his colleague during his stint at Discovery Channel.

#MeToo: Rahul Johri presents his version to probe panel

#MeToo: Rahul Johri presents his version to probe panel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

It has also been learnt that two of the alleged victims have also deposed before the panel even though the dates of their appearance could not be confirmed.

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

#MeToo: COA seeks BCCI CEO's response on anonymous post

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The allegations by an unnamed person, who claimed to be an ex-colleague of Johri at the Discovery Channel, were posted on Twitter by an author, Harnidh Kaur, who later stated that she did not want the charges published nor her name used in the context.

An American foodie's quest for Kerala cuisine

An American foodie's quest for Kerala cuisine

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Anthony Bourdain, the American author, chef and host of Discovery Channel's culinary and cultural adventure program No Reservations was in Kerala recently, checking out the state's unique cuisine and Keralite tastebuds.

Discovering a new lifestyle

Discovering a new lifestyle

Rediff.com21 Aug 2004

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Hrithik to present Saji Thomas's incredible saga on Discovery

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Discovery Channel will soon telecast an inspiring program on people who have overcome physical handicaps.

Photos: Gul Panag drives to Ladakh

Photos: Gul Panag drives to Ladakh

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

Simply amazing pictures, aren't these!

Aliens exist, but we must avoid contact: Hawking

Aliens exist, but we must avoid contact: Hawking

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Alien life, he will suggest, is almost certain to exist in many other parts of the universe -- not just in planets, but perhaps in the centre of stars or even floating in interplanetary space, The Sunday Times reported.

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

BCCI CEO Johri accused of sexual harassment

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The Committee of Administrator on Saturday sought an explanation from Board of Control for Cricket in India's CEO Rahul Johri after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment by him was shared on social media as part of the ongoing #metoo movement.

Now charge mobile, laptop while you walk

Now charge mobile, laptop while you walk

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

By cramming 20,000 nanowires into three square centimetres, the scientists have created the world's first device powered solely by piezoelectric materials.

DON'T MISS: Stunning photos of animals light up Empire State Building

DON'T MISS: Stunning photos of animals light up Empire State Building

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Images of Cecil the lion and a number of the world's most endangered animals were projected on to the side of the Empire State Building.

Discovery to bring in 4th channel for DTH platform

Discovery to bring in 4th channel for DTH platform

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Discovery Networks India Executive Vice-President and MD Deepak Shourie said that the DTH platform has been able to quickly penetrate cable homes by reaching out to 5 million subscribers within a couple of years. Discovery Communications globally offers channels such as Discovery Health, Military Channel, TLC, Science Channel, Investigation Discovery among others. The group might bring in one of these channels for the DTH platform, sources indicated.

Three Indian-Americans win honours

Three Indian-Americans win honours

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Three Indian-Americans won high honours in Discovery channel's `Young Scientist Challenge 2007', the national contest held in Washington, DC, aimed at unearthing the best and brightest young scientists in America.

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is learnt that Johri has submitted his explanation to the showcause notice served by the COA after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment came up against him on social media. The accuser, who is yet to reveal her identity, claims to be an ex-colleague of Johri during his stint with the Discovery channel.

Lakshmi, the miracle girl, features on TV now

Lakshmi, the miracle girl, features on TV now

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Lakshmi Tatma, born exactly a year ago as a medical anomaly with four hands and feet in a remote town of Bihar, now stands, talks, runs and giggles like any other toddler her age.

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Soon, Crocodile Hunter's last adventure on TV

Rediff.com2 Dec 2006

Irwin was filming off the coast of Queensland in September when he was struck through the heart by a stingray's barb; since then he has been mourned around the globe.

Brace yourself! Dragons are coming to India

Brace yourself! Dragons are coming to India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

The graphics company that worked on Discovery Channel's Walking with Dinosaurs, Walking with Prehistoric Beasts and the Harry Potter movies, has done the special effects.

What caused the tsunami

What caused the tsunami

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Sea-floor uplift due to Great Sumatra earthquake caused the last year deadly tsunami and not a giant underwater landslide as previously thought, reveals a finding by a Discovery Channel-funded expedition of scientists.

World Cup countdown on television

World Cup countdown on television

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Discovery channel will show a six-part series chronicling the emergence of great teams and players.

Zooming in on glamour

Zooming in on glamour

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

10 times Ajay Devgn let his hair down

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Happy birthday, Mr Devgn!

Popovych wins Tour's 12th stage

Popovych wins Tour's 12th stage

Rediff.com15 Jul 2006

The Ukrainian restored some pride for the Discovery Channel team when he won the 12th stage of the Tour de France.

Savoldelli wins 17th stage

Savoldelli wins 17th stage

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

The Italian completed a near-perfect Tour de France for Lance Armstrong's Discovery Channel team when he won the longest stage in Revel.

Coming out of Armstrong's shadow

Coming out of Armstrong's shadow

Rediff.com19 Jul 2005

Armstrong loses Tour lead

Armstrong loses Tour lead

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The American lost his Tour de France leader's yellow jersey to Germany's Jens Voigt as the race reached its first halt at the end of the ninth stage.\n

Armstrong takes Tour lead

Armstrong takes Tour lead

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

All's love at work

All's love at work

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

American cyclist Danielson fails doping test

American cyclist Danielson fails doping test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

American Tom Danielson has revealed he failed a doping test for synthetic testosterone but the Cannondale-Garmin rider denies taking a banned substance.