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Liberty, Discovery seek 49 per cent stake in Formula One?

Liberty, Discovery seek 49 per cent stake in Formula One?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Liberty Global and Discovery Communications have made a joint approach to CVC Capital about buying a 49 percent stake in Formula One, the Telegraph reported, without citing sources.

Key players fight their corner

Key players fight their corner

Rediff.com9 Oct 2003

Mihir Bose, William Johnson and Sam Wallace assess the role of three key players in the chaos that placed England in turmoil.

Stokes is now a world box-office attraction: Botham

Stokes is now a world box-office attraction: Botham

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

England's Ben Stokes has become a "world box-office attraction" with his Ashes heroics in the third Test against Australia and his life will never be the same again, former all-rounder Ian Botham said.

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rahul's offer to resign suicidal: Lalu Prasad

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The former Bihar chief minister, who is serving a jail term after conviction in the multi-crore fodder scam cases, said Rahul's resignation will "amount to falling into the Bharatiya Janata Party's trap."

'BJP in Bengal is nothing but TMC 2.0'

'BJP in Bengal is nothing but TMC 2.0'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

'Tell me, one BJP policy that Mamata has opposed and is fighting tooth and nail?' Be it Article 370, instant triple talaq, be it CAA/NRC/NPR, be it notebandi, FDI, she has aligned with the BJP.'

World Cup Diary: ECB redesigns fans' scorecard

World Cup Diary: ECB redesigns fans' scorecard

Rediff.com16 May 2019

One of the old world charms at any English ground is the printed scorecards that a spectator can buy at the end of day's play or match by paying a pound or two. It is considered to be a souvenir for the fans.

Best of 2013: 10 top performing stock markets of the year

Best of 2013: 10 top performing stock markets of the year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at 10 best performing stock markets in the world.

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Why Great Men Worship Light of Asia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Count among The Light of Asia's many, many admirers over 132 years: Gandhi, Tagore, Vivekananda, Nehru and Ambedkar, Tolstoy and Kipling, Yeats and Eliot, Alfred Nobel, Dmitri Mendeleev and C V Raman. Jairam Ramesh reveals why he decided to write a book on Edwin Arnold, who wrote The Light of Asia.

England's batsmen one-dimensional, not versatile: Boycott

England's batsmen one-dimensional, not versatile: Boycott

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

England's "one-dimensional" batsmen are flat-track bullies who do not have an alternative plan if they are required to graft an innings in bowler-friendly surfaces, former batsman Geoffrey Boycott said.

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh has been pictured back behind the wheel of a new Land Rover on Saturday afternoon on the Sandringham estate, the royal family's Norfolk retreat near to which the Thursday's accident took place, the Telegraph reported.

What led the British to Leave India?

What led the British to Leave India?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Attlee said Great Britain had concluded that the Indian element of the army was no longer reliable and that Netaji's Indian National Army had demonstrated that. That had shaken the foundation on which Britain's Indian empire rested, argues Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd).

Is it the end of goris in Bollywood?

Is it the end of goris in Bollywood?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Foreign actresses who appear in Bollywood films are being targeted in a hate campaign by the MNS in Mumbai.

'India has limited military options'

'India has limited military options'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'How and if India retaliates will go a long way toward determining the trajectory of this crisis.'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

'I have never believed in Gandhiji's doctrine of Non-Violence'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'Absolute non-violence is not only sinful, but immoral.' 'This doctrine of non-violence benumbed the revolutionary fervor, softened the limbs and hearts of the Hindus, and stiffened the bones of enemies.' A revealing excerpt from Vikram Sampath's Savarkar (Part 2): A Contested Legacy, 1924-1966.

Tuesday's Rumours

Tuesday's Rumours

Rediff.com6 Jul 2004

It appears Germany are so keen on Arsene Wenger taking over their hapless national team, they'll make him the highest paid manager in international football!!

Stop! Tales of a village telegraphist

Stop! Tales of a village telegraphist

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

P Murugesan has been sending telegrams for 33 years in rural Tamil Nadu. He remembers hectic marriage seasons, many moons ago, when everyone sent telegrams. And days when even 15 Morse machines could not handle the load...

Newcastle's R66m bid for Smith

Newcastle's R66m bid for Smith

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Newcastle United are set to make a £5-million (about R66-million) bid for Alan Smith but allow the England striker to stay at crisis club leeds United to the end of the season.

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Warner set to be banned for fourth Test?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

According to Daily Telegraph David Warner is also set be banned by Cricket Australia for the fourth Test

Rio verdict tonight

Rio verdict tonight

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The hearing into Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's missed drugs test was adjourned today after the opening day of evidence.

PNB scam: ED files fresh chargesheet against Nirav Modi, others

PNB scam: ED files fresh chargesheet against Nirav Modi, others

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

ED said the United Kingdom's home secretary recently referred India's request for extraditing the tainted businessman to a court for initiating legal proceedings against him.

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

How BJP's Chanakya met his waterloo in Bengal

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The BJP could win only 16 out of 57 seats where Shah campaigned.

Becks accused of obscene gesture

Becks accused of obscene gesture

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

Deportivo's Argentine winger Lionel Scaloni accused David Beckham of making an obscene gesture at him towards the end of Real Madrid's 2-1 win over the visitors.

Race Facts and Incidents

Race Facts and Incidents

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

Lap 18: Alonso suffers an engine failure and pulls off on the straight. This puts Coulthard up to second with Raikkonen third.

Police to investigate 'poisoning' at Wimbledon

Police to investigate 'poisoning' at Wimbledon

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Police are investigating an allegation that teenage British tennis player Gabriella Taylor was poisoned at Wimbledon last month, with her mother telling local media the 18-year-old had been "close to death".

Big names feature in Challenger Trophy

Big names feature in Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The country's top 37 players will vie for the Challenger Trophy, which will also serve as a selection trial for the Rest of India team for the Irani Trophy.

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The ban will be in place for a month or till further orders, whichever is earlier, said an order issued by Principal Secretary Home R K Goyal.

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

UN body writes to India on Dubai princesses' abduction

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

Princess Sheikha Latifa is the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and the prime minister of the UAE.

WC: Why Rashford will be a better pick than Sterling for Panama game

WC: Why Rashford will be a better pick than Sterling for Panama game

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

'England's system does not suit Sterling -- or certainly not in the position he is currently occupying'

PHOTOS: A day after the Telegram died

PHOTOS: A day after the Telegram died

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

A day after telegram service was shut down, employees are left wondering what to do next.

How newspapers bid aideu to Mandela

How newspapers bid aideu to Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

How newspapers around the world reported Mandela's demise

England aim to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

England aim to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'So, clearly, getting out of the group and winning a knockout game would be a real sign of progress. And if you win one, you win more'

Cost of financial crisis at $11.9 trillion: IMF

Cost of financial crisis at $11.9 trillion: IMF

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The world has spent a staggering $11.9 trillion to wriggle out of the financial crisis, a sum which is enough to finance a Pound 1,779 handout for every person living on the planet, The Telegraph said quoting the International Monetary Fund.

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Big Brother's watching: Centre authorises 10 agencies to snoop on any computer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The BJP said it is legal with adequate safeguards and in the interest of national security..

'Not a stroke would have looked out of place in a Test match'

'Not a stroke would have looked out of place in a Test match'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Steve Smith called it the 'Virat show' and he was right

The world's scariest train rides

The world's scariest train rides

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Rock your way through steep bridges, dark tunnels and spiralling mountains.

MCC changes stance on Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler

MCC changes stance on Ashwin 'Mankading' Buttler

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'We believe the pause was too long between the time Ashwin reached the crease and the moment it was reasonable to expect the ball would be delivered'

William, Kate and Harry set up firms to protect 'brand'

William, Kate and Harry set up firms to protect 'brand'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

The firms were set up in 2012 on the advice of lawyers, but have been dormant ever since and are not intended to be used for trading, the report said.

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Modi slays it at QUAD with few words

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Interestingly, in his entire remarks, Modi never once mentioned regional security, Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar points out.

A glimpse of Nicole Kidman's daughter

A glimpse of Nicole Kidman's daughter

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

Nicole Kidman gave the world the very first real glimpse of her and hubby Keith Urban's daughter Sunday Rose, when the actress was photographed holding the tot while she was boarding a plane to London.

Probe on after England's Bairstow involved in bar brawl with Aussie Bancroft

Probe on after England's Bairstow involved in bar brawl with Aussie Bancroft

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Australia's Fox Sports reported that Bairstow was involved in a clash, in a hotel bar, with Australian player Cameron Bancroft in Perth during England's warm-up for the series.