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Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Greyhound Stokes good to go for India Tests: McCullum

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

England captain Ben Stokes underwent surgery in November for his long-standing left-knee problem.

Blair tried to bully BBC: Dyke

Blair tried to bully BBC: Dyke

Rediff.com29 Aug 2004

The former BBC director general has accused PM of trying to force the corporation to change its tone of coverage of the Iraq war and the issue of WMD.

BBC chief gets death threats after Jeremy Clarkson sacking

BBC chief gets death threats after Jeremy Clarkson sacking

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

The chief of the BBC has reportedly received death threats after his decision to sack the network's popular motoring-show host

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Mirabai Chanu becomes first athlete to win this award twice in a row

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu won the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year twice in a row.

27 BBC bosses earn more than Brit prime minister

27 BBC bosses earn more than Brit prime minister

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

BBC executives have claimed more than pound 350,000 in expenses in the last five years, it has been revealed. The claims include more than pound 2,000 to fly director general Mark Thompson's family home from their holiday in Italy in the wake of the Andrew Sachs row. He earns a salary of pound 647,000 per annum.

Brook wins top prize at Cricket Writers' Club Awards

Brook wins top prize at Cricket Writers' Club Awards

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Somerset wicket-keeper James Rew, 19, won the Young Cricketer of the Year having scored more than 1,000 runs in Division One of the County Championship.

BBC uncovers football's ugly secrets

BBC uncovers football's ugly secrets

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

A BBC investigation into alleged illegal payments in English football pointed the finger at Bolton Wanderers manager Sam Allardyce.

Anderson spills the beans on war of words with Gill

Anderson spills the beans on war of words with Gill

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Legendary England pacer James Anderson on Tuesday revealed what he said to star Indian batter Shubman Gill in their exchange of words during the fifth and final Test between both sides at Dharamsala.

EPL PIX: Palmer stars again as Chelsea beat Newcastle 3-2

EPL PIX: Palmer stars again as Chelsea beat Newcastle 3-2

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The win left Chelsea in 11th position, a point and one place behind Newcastle but with a game in hand.

BBC face lawsuit over Panorama

BBC face lawsuit over Panorama

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The BCC programme alleged corruption and rule-breaking in English football.

BBC journalist Alan Johnston freed in Gaza

BBC journalist Alan Johnston freed in Gaza

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Describing his abduction as an 'appalling experience,' Johnston, 45, said it was 'fantastic' to be free.

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Honours even as Klopp-Guardiola EPL rivalry ends on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

While Sunday's clash was the last time Klopp and Guardiola will face off for Premier League points, as far as this year's title race is concerned it merely made things even more interesting with Arsenal ahead of Liverpool on goal difference and City one point back. All three have 10 games left.

BBC apologises to Queen Elizabeth

BBC apologises to Queen Elizabeth

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

'In this trailer there is a sequence that implies that the queen left a sitting prematurely,' the BBC said in a statement. 'This was not the case, and the actual sequence of events was mis-represented.'

Will Archer recover in time for T20 World Cup?

Will Archer recover in time for T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Jofra Archer has been plagued by injuries for the last three years.

BBC editor compares extremist with Gandhi, Mandela

BBC editor compares extremist with Gandhi, Mandela

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The British Broadcasting Corporation has come under fire after one of its editors allegedly compared a British Muslim radical preacher to Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill.

BBC World ties up with 6 Indian mobile cos

BBC World ties up with 6 Indian mobile cos

Rediff.com6 May 2008

BBC World has tied up with six mobile service providers in India. The broadcaster would be looking to deliver video news clips on mobiles soon. BBC World News has a global weekly television audience of 78 million, an increase of 2 million over last year, while the website presently attracts 29 million people a month. The online version of the website presently attracts close to 1 million visitors every month. BBC has no plan to introduce an India-specific English web soon.

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

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

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

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

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

EPL PIX: Sarabia helps Wolves edge Sheffield United

Rediff.com25 Feb 2024

Wolves took the lead a minute later when Rayan Ait-Nouri's cross found Sarabia poorly marked in the middle of the box. The Spain international headed past Grbic to score his third goal in the campaign.

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Stokes's leadership puts England's young guns at ease

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

With Stokes and Brendon McCullum at the helm, Ahmed cuts a relaxed figure.

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.

'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.'

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.

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Indian releases 'UK's Daughter' video in response to BBC documentary

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

The claims made in his video reflect a widespread anger in India, especially among nationalists, who believe the BBC's India's Daughter unfairly maligned the country and made false generalisations about the attitudes of its men.

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.

Ultra-marathon runner disqualified for 'using vehicle'

Ultra-marathon runner disqualified for 'using vehicle'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The BBC quoted a running friend of Zakrzewski as saying she had felt sick and wanted to drop out after arriving from Australia the night before the race.

Interview with BBC's Hardtalk presenter

Interview with BBC's Hardtalk presenter

Rediff.com22 May 2006

'Even in the slums I do sense a sense of possibility that wasn't there before,' says the BBC's Stephen Sackur.

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.

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.

Revoke ban on BBC documentary: Editors Guild of India

Revoke ban on BBC documentary: Editors Guild of India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Editors Guild of India has appealed to the government to revoke the ban on the telecast of the BBC documentary, depicting the aftermath of the brutal gangrape and murder of Nirbhaya in 2012, saying the move was "wholly unwarranted".

BBC eyes 20% equity in Radio Midday

BBC eyes 20% equity in Radio Midday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Cavendish bags BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Cavendish bags BBC Sports Personality of the Year award

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Rider Mark Cavendish was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Thursday to cap a memorable 12 months in which the Briton won the road race world title and the Tour de France green jersey.

Heptullah slams UPA govt for allowing to make BBC documentary

Heptullah slams UPA govt for allowing to make BBC documentary

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Union Minister Najma Heptullah on Saturday slammed the previous UPA government

UK's Daughter: Youtube video-maker responds to BBC's Nirbhaya docu

UK's Daughter: Youtube video-maker responds to BBC's Nirbhaya docu

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

Youtube video-maker Harvinder Singh responds to India's Daughter with a film on UK's rape states.

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.

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

For BBC, they are not terrorists, just gunmen

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

A group of legislators of Labour Party has criticised the BBC for not referring to the Mumbai attackers as "terrorists" in its news bulletins but the UK-based news organisation has defended the practice.

Pakistan blocks BBC World News over documentary

Pakistan blocks BBC World News over documentary

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Some operators said the channel was blocked for airing the two-part documentary "Secret Pakistan", which highlighted links between the Inter-Services Intelligence agency and Taliban fighters.

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.

BBC World plans MBA courses for Indian students

BBC World plans MBA courses for Indian students

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

BBC Worldwide would offer two online MBA scholarships from a world-ranked business school in London to mark the launch of BBC Learning in India.

BBC makes new charges against FIFA ex-co members

BBC makes new charges against FIFA ex-co members

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

An investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) accused three FIFA executives of taking bribes in a programme to be aired on Monday, three days before the hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups are decided.