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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.

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described the outcome of India's general elections.

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.'

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The tech community, which was getting ready to use the ChatGPT fever and raise unlimited capital for their businesses, is going to face tougher obstacles now, predicts Ajit Balakrishnan.

Aware of BBC raid, cannot offer any judgement: US

Aware of BBC raid, cannot offer any judgement: US

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'We support the importance of free press around the world. We continue to highlight the importance of freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief as human rights that contribute to strengthening democracies around the world. It has strengthened this democracy here in this country. It has strengthened India's democracy'

Imposter posing as ex-Pakistan cricketer appears on BBC

Imposter posing as ex-Pakistan cricketer appears on BBC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

An imposter posing as a former Pakistani cricketer has duped the BBC.

Meet The New Influencers

Meet The New Influencers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the Internet, through mainstream media.

BBC to go local with ad campaign in India

BBC to go local with ad campaign in India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Smitten by India, world's leading news broadcaster BBC has decided to go local with its communication strategy by developing a campaign that has been developed for the first time outside London in its history.

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Archer's return: Major boost for England's ODI hopes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

England fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first One-day International for 18 months in Thursday's clash with Australia at Trent Bridge, stand-in captain Harry Brook said on Wednesday.

Indians see no China threat, says BBC poll

Indians see no China threat, says BBC poll

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

A BBC survey shows China is viewed as having a mainly positive influence in the world by a majority or plurality of citizens in 14 of the 22 countries where the study was undertaken. \n\n

Why Anderson, 42, registered for IPL mega auction

Why Anderson, 42, registered for IPL mega auction

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

England's pace great James Anderson says he has listed himself for the upcoming IPL mega auction to enhance his knowledge about the game.

England Lions get new coach

England Lions get new coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Flintoff will take charge in October, overseeing their tour of South Africa, followed by a red-ball series in Australia in January and a summer series against India A and Zimbabwe on home soil.

Rani, Humpy in race for BBC honour

Rani, Humpy in race for BBC honour

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Vinesh, Dutee, Bhaker also among nominees for 'BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year'.

CWG 2026 finds new host...

CWG 2026 finds new host...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Scottish capital of Glasgow is set to be announced as the host city of a "scaled down" Commonwealth Games in 2026, a year after Australian state Victoria pulled out due to ballooning costs, according to reports.

BBC eyes JVs Hindi, Urdu channels in India

BBC eyes JVs Hindi, Urdu channels in India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

"We are launching a 24-hour news channel in Arabic next year and we are looking at TV services in Hindi and Urdu. They will be joint ventures," BBC World Service's Business Development Manager Michel Lobelle said.

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.

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

'Coldplay Can't Be Number One Every Week'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

'For 90% of the summer we have. We have shown what a good team we can be.'

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Italy's Petrillo to be first transgender athlete at Paralympic Games

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Prior to transitioning, Petrillo won 11 national titles in the men's category.

Six-time Olympic champion Hoy reveals he has terminal cancer

Six-time Olympic champion Hoy reveals he has terminal cancer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Britain's six-time Olympic track cycling champion Chris Hoy revealed he has "two to four years" to live after he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

When Tyrants Hang Out...

When Tyrants Hang Out...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Vladimir Putin -- who only travels to countries (like China, North Korea) where he cannot be arrested and extradited to The Hague to face the International Court of Justice -- embraces Kim Jong Un on his arrival in Pyongyang early on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Diwali Recipe: Jayanti's 20-Minute Sukhdi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

UK auction house withdraws sale of 'Naga Human Skull'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

A United Kingdom auction house has withdrawn a 'Naga Human Skull' from its lots for a live online sale on Wednesday following outcry in India over the issue.

'Cultural gap': Jaishankar defends Modi-Putin hug

'Cultural gap': Jaishankar defends Modi-Putin hug

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hugging of Russian President Vladimir Putin, a gesture that had drawn much criticism from the West.

County match ends in a tie after 1,578 runs!

County match ends in a tie after 1,578 runs!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Gloucestershire and Glamorgan batted themselves to a standstill in a staggering 1,578-run County Championship Division Two match on Wednesday, with the game ending in the most improbable way of all - a tie - after Glamorgan nearly completed a world-record setting run chase.

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

PICS: Marchand sets Olympic record; Martinenghi ends Peaty's 'three-peat' dream

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

The 22-year-old, nicknamed the "French Michael Phelps", carried the expectations of a nation into his first event but he simply crushed his rivals in a swim of four minutes and 2.95 seconds that broke the Olympic record and flirted with his own World record mark.

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Shaheen Bagh's 'Dadi' on BBC's 100 Women Of 2020 list

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Para-athlete and current para-badminton world champion Manasi Joshi, climate activist Ridhima Pandey and Isaivani for breaking male domination in the field of Tamil Nadu's Gaana singing also made the list.

World Cup: Champs Australia underline big-match credentials with stunning India takedown

World Cup: Champs Australia underline big-match credentials with stunning India takedown

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

India dominate the business side of global cricket by virtually every metric but Australia showed commercial clout counts for little when teams battle on the game's biggest stage.

Meet 'World's fastest accountant' Amo-Dadzie

Meet 'World's fastest accountant' Amo-Dadzie

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Eugene Amo-Dadzie, who is a full-time accountant and started running seriously four years ago, is the quickest 100m runner in Europe this year.

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

PICS: Murray's farewell begins with emotional doubles defeat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

It may not quite be the end for British great Andy Murray at Wimbledon but it felt like it as the 37-year-old received an emotional farewell after he and brother Jamie were beaten in the first round of the men's doubles on Thursday.

Unemployment is the world's fastest-rising fear

Unemployment is the world's fastest-rising fear

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

The most frequently discussed issue in India while unemployment is the world's fastest-rising fear, according to a survey by the BBC covering 11,000 people in 23 countries.

Koneru Humpy bags 2nd BBC Indian Sports Woman Of The Year award

Koneru Humpy bags 2nd BBC Indian Sports Woman Of The Year award

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Humpy bagged the award after receiving the highest number of votes from the fans.

Head coach hopeful Langer bows out: Rahul's 'pressure bomb' deters him

Head coach hopeful Langer bows out: Rahul's 'pressure bomb' deters him

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Justin Langer has taken himself out of contention for the head coach position of the Indian cricket team.

Djokovic to play Wimbledon only if...

Djokovic to play Wimbledon only if...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic injured his right knee during his fourth-round win at the French Open and pulled out of the quarter-finals before having surgery on June 6.

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Retired Indian colonel working for UN killed in Rafah

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A retired Indian colonel working with the United Nations was killed in Gaza when the vehicle he was travelling in came under attack in strife-torn Rafah, the 'first international' casualty for the world body since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Rashford joint-favourite for BBC award

Rashford joint-favourite for BBC award

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Other contenders for the award, voted for by the public in December, include Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson who are both at 12/1.

S Africa give Kapp leave after wife's World Cup snub

S Africa give Kapp leave after wife's World Cup snub

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

South Africa's Kapp on compassionate leave after wife van Niekerk dropped from WC squad

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Mott downplays Hazlewood's 'knock out England' talk

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England coach hopes Josh Hazlewood's comments were tongue in cheek

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

'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.'