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ISI behind 26/11 and Indian embassy bombing in Kabul: BBC

ISI behind 26/11 and Indian embassy bombing in Kabul: BBC

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was behind the 26/11 attacks as well as the July 2008 bombing of the Indian embassy in Kabul, the BBC said in a damning report on the military-run spy agency that does not function "without the authority" of the Pakistan army chief.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

'Kohli started the fight'

'Kohli started the fight'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'When you look at the fines, you will understand, who started the fight.'

Ambani, Nilekani to feature in BBC's 7-part series

Ambani, Nilekani to feature in BBC's 7-part series

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, Infosys Chief Executive Officer Nandan Nilekani, and Apollo Hospitals' Chairman Pratap Reddy are among the top managers BBC will feature in a seven-part series.

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.

BBC's Richard Watson on his 26/11 investigation

BBC's Richard Watson on his 26/11 investigation

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

'The key fact is multiple targets -- and simultaneous attacks.' The BBC's Richard Watson on his controversial 26/11 report.

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.

Cook out, Morgan in as England ODI captain: BBC

Cook out, Morgan in as England ODI captain: BBC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Alastair Cook has been dropped as England captain for next year's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the BBC and Sky Sports reported on Friday.

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Newcastle, Spurs grab late wins; Chelsea held

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United both sealed comeback victories to boost their European qualification hopes.

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.

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.'

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Murray named BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Wimbledon champion Andy Murray, the first British winner of the men's title for 77 years, was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday.

London security alert: BBC office evacuated amid bomb scare hoax

London security alert: BBC office evacuated amid bomb scare hoax

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Two incidents of bomb scares led to evacuations across different parts of London on Tuesday though they later turned out to be hoaxes.

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.

F1 racer Hamilton is BBC Sports Personality of the Year

F1 racer Hamilton is BBC Sports Personality of the Year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo took the overseas personality of the year prize.

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

FA Cup: Newcastle, Luton win; Maidstone stun Ipswich

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Vitaliy Mykolenko's 39th-minute own goal had put Luton ahead before Jack Harrison cheered the Everton faithful with an equaliser in the 55th minute, hammering in a low shot that Luton keeper Tim Krul allowed to let slip through his hands.

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

EPL PIX: Arsenal hold City; open up title race for Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Salah's sublime second-half strike leaves Liverpool on 67 points, three ahead of second-placed Arsenal and four ahead of City on a pivotal day in the title race.

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes Aakar Patel.

'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.'

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

After resigning, Bose moved to Oxford University's Department of Politics and International Relations as a Senior Research Fellow in the Politics of South Asia. Levy has been responsible for the BBCs Public Policy, Public Affairs and European policy teams, and for developing the policy for the BBCs Charter Review in 2006.

'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.

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

EPL PIX: Manchester City thump Wolves; Arsenal down Bouremouth

Rediff.com5 May 2024

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday.

DMK's Raja sparks major row with remarks on India, Ram

DMK's Raja sparks major row with remarks on India, Ram

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

A controversy erupted on Tuesday after the opposition parties tagged a video of DMK leader A Raja purportedly showing him making remarks that India has never been a nation, but a subcontinent with diverse practices and cultures, prompting strong response from the BJP which described the comments as a call for 'balkanisation' of the the country and demanded for his arrest.