News for 'BBC Radio'

Golf: Lyle reopens Montgomerie row

Golf: Lyle reopens Montgomerie row

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Twice major winner Sandy Lyle has reopened his row with Colin Montgomerie by calling Europe's Ryder Cup captain a "drama queen".

Coaching in England my passion: Mourinho

Coaching in England my passion: Mourinho

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho aims to return to the English Premier League when his stint in charge of La Liga club Real Madrid ends, the Portuguese coach said on Monday.

How to be a JAM star at college festivals

How to be a JAM star at college festivals

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

IITian and JAM master Sushant Arora gives you tips on how to become a star at your local college fest by saying funny things.

Olympic star tells parents not to travel to Delhi

Olympic star tells parents not to travel to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Welsh swimmer David Davies is so worried about the security in Delhi that the Olympic silver medallist has asked his parents not to travel to India to watch him compete in the Commonwealth Games later this year. Apprehensive about potential terror attacks during the October 3-14 Games, Davies said he himself would try to make his Indian sojourn as short as possible.

Hill says Schumacher faces severe test next year

Hill says Schumacher faces severe test next year

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Michael Schumacher could find it hard going when he makes a Formula One comeback with Mercedes next year at the age of 41, former rival Damon Hill warned on Thursday.

UK:Cash-strapped Indian students scrounge for food

UK:Cash-strapped Indian students scrounge for food

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

There has been a three-fold rise in the number of Indian students coming to the UK since the points-based immigration system was introduced in April this year.

No dividends for Button after Mercedes takeover

No dividends for Button after Mercedes takeover

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Formula One champion Jenson Button cannot expect to cash in from the Mercedes takeover of Brawn even though the team want him to stay, Brawn chief executive Nick Fry said on Monday.

Brawn confident of keeping Button

Brawn confident of keeping Button

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Formula One world champion Jenson Button is 99 per cent certain to stay with the Brawn team next season, team principal and owner Ross Brawn said on Sunday after reports linking the Briton with rivals McLaren.

SA board has approached me for coach job: Kirsten

SA board has approached me for coach job: Kirsten

Rediff.com3 Apr 2011

After guiding the Indian team to the coveted World Cup title after a gap of 28 years in his final assignment as coach, Gary Kirsten may be seen in the same avatar with his native South Africa.

SPL: Celtic beat Rangers

SPL: Celtic beat Rangers

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink headed a stoppage time winner for Celtic in a 2-1 win over Rangers, who had Carlos Cuellar sent off during the pulsating Scottish Premier League derby on Wednesday.

'2012 Olympics will make profit'

'2012 Olympics will make profit'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

London Mayor Ken Livingstone insisted that plans for the London Olympics remained on course despite a rash of headlines saying costs could eventually soar to 10 billion pounds ($19 billion).

'F1 anti-racism campaign not needed'

'F1 anti-racism campaign not needed'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone described abuse of Lewis Hamilton in Spain as an "isolated incident".

'No plans for Beckham retirement'

'No plans for Beckham retirement'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

No retirement plans for Beckham

No retirement plans for Beckham

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

David Beckham has no plans to retire from the game in two years' time, his spokesman said.

ICC hope Hair could stay

ICC hope Hair could stay

Rediff.com27 Aug 2006

ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said he wants the Australian to continue umpiring at the top level.

Landis says test was fatally flawed

Landis says test was fatally flawed

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis claims the test was not carried out correctly.

England should call off tour: ex-ECB chairman

England should call off tour: ex-ECB chairman

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Kevin Pietersen and his men should call off their tour of India because the situation there is far from safe, former England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Lord MacLaurin said on Tuesday. MacLaurin said it would be sad if the ECB, which is awaiting a report from its security adviser Reg Dickason, eventually gives its go-ahead for the two-match Test series.

Nottinghamshire gives Laxman Friday deadline

Nottinghamshire gives Laxman Friday deadline

Rediff.com23 Jul 2008

Nottinghamshire has given V V S Laxman time till Friday to make up his mind whether to join the county or not. Laxman was supposed to join the club as a replacement for Australian Adam Voges.

Open LoC on humanitarian grounds: Pakistan

Open LoC on humanitarian grounds: Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid M Kasuri told BBC Radio in an interview that Musharraf and the government of Pakistan have displayed courage with regard to the Kashmir issue and relations with India.

Pull back troops and we will, too: Pakistan

Pull back troops and we will, too: Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

Musharraf says he will nominate Vajpayee for his country's highest civilian honour, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, if the two neighbours moved forward towards solving the Kashmir dispute.

Pat Cash criticises Wimbledon

Pat Cash criticises Wimbledon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

He strongly criticised Wimbledon organisers after his fellow Australian Lleyton Hewitt was seeded three.

Strauss retains captaincy

Strauss retains captaincy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

Andrew Strauss will remain captain for the remainder of England's Test series against Pakistan as Andrew Flintoff prepares to undergo ankle surgery this week.

Ballack, Sheva to stay at Chelsea

Ballack, Sheva to stay at Chelsea

Rediff.com20 May 2007

We brought both these players in for three, four years, said the club chief executive.

Several views on Shoaib's injury

Several views on Shoaib's injury

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Chairman of PCB's medical commission Dr M A Wajid said he would submit the panel's report by next Friday.

F1 looks for qualifying change

F1 looks for qualifying change

Rediff.com13 Mar 2004

'British spooks spied on Kofi Annan'

'British spooks spied on Kofi Annan'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2004

Former cabinet minister in the Tony Blair government Clare Short alleged that British intelligence agencies spied on the UN secretary general in the run-up to the Iraq war.

Owen hopes to play before end of season

Owen hopes to play before end of season

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Owen suffered a crucial ligament injury during a World Cup match against Sweden in June and has since had two operations on his knee.

Beckham angry over being dumped

Beckham angry over being dumped

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

The 31-year-old says he has not given up hope of playing for England again.

Money can't buy Gerrard: Liverpool

Money can't buy Gerrard: Liverpool

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Steven Gerrard will not be sold against his will even if Liverpool are offered 50 million pounds ($93.51 million) for him, the Premier League club's chief executive Rick Parry said on Monday.

I will come back, promises Ganguly

I will come back, promises Ganguly

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

In England for a five-week stint at Northamptonshire, India's most successful captain told BBC Radio Northampton, 'I want to put runs on the board and get back into the national team.'

Hussain almost quit England captaincy: father

Hussain almost quit England captaincy: father

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Joe Hussain said his son Nasser was upset by criticism from former England captains Ian Botham and Bob Willis.

British Grand Prix faces the axe

British Grand Prix faces the axe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Arrows make F1 team staff redundant

Arrows make F1 team staff redundant

Rediff.com6 Dec 2002

Arrows missed the last five races of the 2001 season due to financial problems and also deliberately failed to qualify in France.\n\n

Harmison available for England tours

Harmison available for England tours

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

Fast bowler Steve Harmison made himself available on Thursday for England's coming tours of India and the West Indies after being recalled to the team against South Africa this month.

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Sunak under Tory fire over Suella Braverman's reappointment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday came under fresh pressure on the reappointment of Indian-origin Suella Braverman as home secretary after two Conservative MPs questioned his decision, days after she quit over data breaches.

Lalu wants pay cut for 'disruptive' MPs

Lalu wants pay cut for 'disruptive' MPs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2004

Even as the Opposition plans to boycott his Budget presentation over the issue of 'tainted' ministers, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad has suggested the enactment of a law to stop an MP's salary on the days he/she disrupts proceedings in Parliament

The end seems close for Best

The end seems close for Best

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

The gravely ill former Manchester United winger is not expected to last the day, his doctor said on Friday.