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BBC docufilm salutes Indian Railways

BBC docufilm salutes Indian Railways

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

On a train through eastern India in the rainy season, the British Broadcasting Corporation has produced a documentary film that charts the everyday lives of those involved in running the Indian Railways.

Dom's Take: From Russia with Love?

Dom's Take: From Russia with Love?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Russia's covid vaccine which scientists are sceptical about.

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

As women, we have to believe in ourselves: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

India's champion shuttler P V Sindhu feels more women will win medals for the country in future and hard work is the key to success.

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Teams will revert to three substitutes in the 2020-21 campaign after a vote on Thursday

Rishi Sunak extends lead in UK PM race

Rishi Sunak extends lead in UK PM race

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Sunak, 42, has consistently topped the shortlist since voting began last week and on Monday he bagged 115 votes in the third round, which leaves only four candidates in the race.

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Dubai princess claims she is being held 'hostage'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum -- the daughter of United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum -- was last seen publicly in March 2018 aboard a yacht off the coast of India before a raid by Indian and Emirati forces took her back to Dubai, according to two people who had helped plan her escape.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

9th candidate enters fray to succeed Johnson, Rishi Sunak frontrunner

9th candidate enters fray to succeed Johnson, Rishi Sunak frontrunner

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

British Indian former Cabinet minister Rishi Sunak maintained his lead as the race to replace Boris Johnson as Conservative Party leader and next UK prime minister widened on Sunday with a total of nine candidates in the fray, with Trade Minister Penny Mordaunt emerging as an early second favourite.

Why China is not suited to host Olympic Games

Why China is not suited to host Olympic Games

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

British freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy has urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to allow countries that have "appalling human rights stances" to host the Games and questioned China's suitability to stage the 2022 Winter Olympics.

NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy to sell company stake to Adani

NDTV founders Prannoy and Radhika Roy to sell company stake to Adani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

NDTV founders Prannoy Roy and his wife Radhika Roy on Friday said they will sell all but 5 per cent of their remaining shareholding in the news broadcaster to Adani Group for up to Rs 647.6 crore. Roys, who founded New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) as India's first and largest private producer of news current affairs and entertainment television, lost their status of being the company's largest shareholder in recent weeks. This follows Adani Group becoming the majority shareholding of NDTV after first buying out a company backed by the founders and then acquiring more shares from the open market.

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Huge blow for UK PM as Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid quit as ministers

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

In a big blow to embattled British Prime Minister Johnson, two of his senior Cabinet colleagues, including Chancellor Rishi Sunak, resigned on Tuesday, as they expressed their loss of confidence in his leadership amidst a spate of scandals.

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Players will be tested twice per week for the virus and take a daily temperature check, while they will also be forbidden from congregating together or travelling to or from training with team mates

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

EPL PIX: Arsenal rally to beat West Ham; Spurs held

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A round-up of the action in the English Premier League on Monday.

England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

England's Morgan uncertain about playing ODI World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

'I am not sure about another two (tournaments). Obviously, results determine how well you do and how often you are kept on. But certainly, my hunger and determination are as strong as ever.'

Royal mourning to last for 7 days after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Royal mourning to last for 7 days after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

An official period of state mourning is underway in the United Kingdom on Friday, a day after Queen Elizabeth II died at her Balmoral Castle residence in Scotland, and there has been an outpouring of grief from members of the public who have been laying flowers at royal residences around the country.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-serving monarch, dies aged 96

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," Buckingham Palace announced in a statement on Thursday.

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

OTT: What You Can Watch On Long Weekend

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Stars. Substance. Style. Sukanya Verma lists them all on OTT this week.

It's final: Rishi Sunak will face off with Liz Truss for British PM post

It's final: Rishi Sunak will face off with Liz Truss for British PM post

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak on Wednesday clinched his place for the final leg of the race to succeed Boris Johnson and will go head-to-head with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss as one of two finalists to take charge as Conservative Party leader and British prime minister.

IS claims responsibility for deadly terror attack on Kabul gurdwara

IS claims responsibility for deadly terror attack on Kabul gurdwara

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

It was the latest targeted assault on a place of worship of the Sikh community in Afghanistan.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday.

Stokes or Broad: Who should lead England in Tests?

Stokes or Broad: Who should lead England in Tests?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Hussain said Stokes was "naturally gifted" but England would have to be sure he can cope with the demands of the role.

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

PICS: Mitchell makes a splash as New Zealand hit their stride

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Test played between England and New Zealand at Trent Bridge on Friday.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

FTA: UK, India not working towards Diwali deadline

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The free trade agreement (FTA) talks with India are no longer working towards a Diwali deadline though negotiations are progressing well, UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has said as New Delhi expressed confidence on Friday of an "early date" for a mutually beneficial deal. "There are ongoing negotiations as we know on the FTA. There is interest on both sides to see if we can work towards a deal, an FTA, that is beneficial to both the countries at an early date," external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi told reporters in New Delhi. It came as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his UK counterpart, James Cleverly, and referenced the Roadmap 2030 bilateral agreement signed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former UK PM Boris Johnson in May last year, with no specific reference to the FTA.

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Superheroes. Super cops. Super Fun

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Super heroes, super cops, super fun. Sukanya Verma tells us it's all there on OTT this week.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

China is Britain's largest threat, has targeted India: Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

China represents the "largest threat" to Britain and the world's security and prosperity this century and there is evidence to suggest it has targeted countries from the US to India, UK prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak said on Monday.

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Suella Braverman quits as UK Home Secy over 'mistake'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

"I have made a mistake; I accept responsibility; I resign," the 42-year-old barrister said.

Tokyo Oly: Should athletes get prioritise for vaccine?

Tokyo Oly: Should athletes get prioritise for vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Games could still go ahead with mass athlete participation, but only if they were vaccinated.

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I want them to stand up against abuse, inequality and create a safe, equal world where men and women respect and value each other beyond caste and gender.'

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The pictures, released by ITV News channel, reportedly show Johnson at a farewell drinks party on November 13, 2020, for which at least one person is believed to have been fined by Scotland Yard.

Tabu finds A Suitable Boy in Ishaan!

Tabu finds A Suitable Boy in Ishaan!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Ishaan Khatter and Tabu posted the first look of their new film A Suitable Boy on Instagram, which is BBC's adaptation of Vikram Seth's book of the same name.

Sport-Not athletes' job to fix racism

Sport-Not athletes' job to fix racism

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Professional sportpersons including Lewis Hamilton and Raheem Sterling have become leading voices in the anti-racism movement amid protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

F1 to make COVID vaccine mandatory for 2022 season

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Formula One will make it mandatory for all personnel working in its paddock to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, without exemption, starting this season.

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Manchester United's Greenwood arrested for rape, assault

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

He was later suspended by the club on Sunday.

Modi's silence on Prophet row very meaningful: Ex-VP Hamid Ansari

Modi's silence on Prophet row very meaningful: Ex-VP Hamid Ansari

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

"I am an Indian citizen and for me, the Constitution of India is my religious book," Ansari asserted.

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

PIX: Manchester City held, fall behind Arsenal in title race

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Saturday

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Boris Johnson agrees to step down as UK PM

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday finally agreed to step down as Conservative Party leader, triggering a leadership election for a new Tory leader who will go on to become the new premier, according to reports from Downing Street.