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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.

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 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.'

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.

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.

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

PIX: Chelsea rally to beat Palace; Juventus lose

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Chelsea came from behind to beat Crystal Palace 3-1 thanks to added time goals from Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Soccer PIX: Liverpool salvage point against City; Spurs hammer Aston Villa

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur hammered 10-man Aston Villa 4-0 in the Premier League on Sunday thanks to four second-half goals, allowing them to close the gap with their Birmingham rivals to two points in the chase for Champions League football next season.

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.

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.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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.

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.

BBC eyes 20% equity in Radio Midday

BBC eyes 20% equity in Radio Midday

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

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.

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.

'We just can't seem to get anything going at the moment'

'We just can't seem to get anything going at the moment'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

England need a top-eight finish to make the cut for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan and 36-year-old Malan said they would try to produce their best form in their remaining group matches.

'I have crazy dreams': Salman Rushdie on knife attack

'I have crazy dreams': Salman Rushdie on knife attack

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Rushdie said he was in "two minds" about whether to face his alleged attacker, who has pleaded not guilty, in court.

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

'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.'

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.

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

'Scale at which this scam operates is shocking'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'There is an eminently fertile ground that perpetrators must be finding in our society.'

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

EPL PIX: Salah's brace powers Liverpool to victory

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Liverpool kicked off the new year three points clear atop the English Premier League standings with a 4-2 victory over Newcastle United.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.

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.

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.

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

British PM breaks silence on personal racism struggles

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Rishi Sunak speaks of 'sting' of racism growing up in UK

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.

PIX: Mo Farah signs off illustrious career with fourth-place finish

PIX: Mo Farah signs off illustrious career with fourth-place finish

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Britain's Mo Farah capped his illustrious competitive racing career with a fourth-place finish at the Great North Run half-marathon in Newcastle on Sunday.

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.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

EPL: Everton falls as City secures fourth place

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Manchester City climbed back into the Premier League's top four as second-half goals by Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez and Bernardo Silva sealed a comeback 3-1 victory at Everton on Wednesday.

12-year-old bags double hat-trick in one over!

12-year-old bags double hat-trick in one over!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

12-year-old junior player Oliver Whitehouse bagged a 'double hat-trick' in an astonishing over for his club.

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

How foreign media covered Chandrayaan-3 landing

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

From The New York Times to BBC and The Guardian to The Washington Post, the historic event in India's space programme on Wednesday made headlines across the globe.

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'I will always cherish the fact that I received the first big award of my life, actually two, in the company of legends for an incredible collaboration.'