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Expect some surprises from Nepal, Netherlands: Gilchrist

Expect some surprises from Nepal, Netherlands: Gilchrist

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Legendary Australia wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist believes Nepal and the Netherlands could surprise teams like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

No licence fee on TV, radio: Govt

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Information and Broadcasting Minister P R Dasmunsi on Wednesday denied moves to impose any licence fee or cess on radio and TV sets.

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Why F1 radio rule needs to be reconsidered...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Formula One's clampdown on radio communications between engineers and drivers has made the sport more dangerous, triple world champion Lewis Hamilton said on Sunday.

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Hoax call case: Radio stn staffers get death threats

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Death threats have been made against the staff of an Australian radio station, whose DJs made a prank call to a United Kingdom hospital which was treating pregnant Princes Kate, prompting some of the employees to move to safe-houses.

Srinagar gets 1st pvt FM radio

Srinagar gets 1st pvt FM radio

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The first private FM radio started airing its programmes in Srinagar on Monday.

Handball or not? Inevitable controversy raises its head at Euro '24

Handball or not? Inevitable controversy raises its head at Euro '24

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Belgium will have no complaints about the first VAR decision to disallow a goal, but cancelling out a second strike from Romelu Lukaku, which denied them a late equaliser against Slovakia at Euro 2024 on Monday, is the tournament's first controversy.

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

SEE: Ayodhya Ram Mandir, with Donald Trump in New York

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

People in large numbers participated in the India Day Parade held in New York, United States.

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Hoax call tragedy: Australian court rules radio DJs broke law

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

An Australia court on Wednesday ruled that the two DJs broke the law in a hoax call to a UK hospital

Star to buy 20% in radio co MBPL

Star to buy 20% in radio co MBPL

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Bullish on the private FM radio business, Rupert Murdoch's Star group will pick up 20 per cent equity in radio company Music Broadcast Pvt Ltd.

Windies series live on All India Radio

Windies series live on All India Radio

Rediff.com10 May 2006

The state broadcaster has acquired the radio rights of the five ODIs and four Tests.

Heat wave comes under Modi's gaze, reviews steps

Heat wave comes under Modi's gaze, reviews steps

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

An official statement said Modi chaired a meeting where he was briefed about the likelihood of above-normal maximum temperatures over most parts of the country during April-June, with high probability of such conditions in central western peninsular India.

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi this time will be special as he will be joined by US President Barack Obama.

Nepal govt closes radio station, arrests scribes

Nepal govt closes radio station, arrests scribes

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The policemen left two separate letters from the Ministry of Information and Communications at the radio station, one asking the station to stop operation until further notice and the other asking to handover transmission equipment, the report said.

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Our top-three have been really strong: Bailey defends Fraser-McGurk's omission

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Australia's chairman of selectors George Bailey has defended the omission of explosive batter Jake Fraser-McGurk from their T20 World Cup squad, saying he is an exciting option going forward but their top-three, including David Warner, have been doing well.

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Why All India Radio couldn't announce Indira Gandhi's death till 6pm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

I Ramamohan Rao, former principal information officer of the Government of India, reminisces the day Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was shot dead by her bodyguards.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

'Pyaar Pyaar Hota Hai, Be It In 2003 Or 2024'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

'I am old school and want what my parents have. They have been together for 35 years and still go on dates.'

Now, get radio news on your phones

Now, get radio news on your phones

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Govt allows 20% FDI in FM radio

Govt allows 20% FDI in FM radio

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

The government on Thrusday allowed 20 per cent foreign direct investment in FM radio and recommended shifting to revenue sharing regime from the current licence fee structure.

Radio station to foot bill for Lehmann's outburst

Radio station to foot bill for Lehmann's outburst

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Australia's Triple M radio station will pay the fine imposed on national cricket coach Darren Lehmann for disparaging comments he made about England's Stuart Broad in an interview with the broadcaster.

FM radio to be Indian, by Indian

FM radio to be Indian, by Indian

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

FM radio, music industry out of tune on royalty

FM radio, music industry out of tune on royalty

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Matter to come before copyright board on January 28.

HT to launch FM radio

HT to launch FM radio

Rediff.com27 Jul 2005

HT Media Ltd, which will raise up to Rs 407.62 crore (Rs 4. 07 billion) from its forthcoming IPO said it will come out with its FM radio channel "right away" but ruled out foraying into a TV news channel business in the "forseeable future".

How R&D Powers India's Himalayan-Altitude Flight

How R&D Powers India's Himalayan-Altitude Flight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

HAL's sustained, long-term income will come from the design, development, manufacture, overhaul, and upgrade of a family of helicopters designed for deployment on India's 21,000-foot-high Himalayan frontier with Pakistan and China.

F1: Max Verstappen on pole in Saudi Arabia

F1: Max Verstappen on pole in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Verstappen took pole position for the Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday with Ferrari's Charles Leclerc qualifying alongside on the front row.

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

Arrested can exercise right to silence: Ex-SC judge

Arrested can exercise right to silence: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com31 May 2024

He said the Constitution provides for the right to silence, which means an individual can refuse to answer questions from the police in case of arrest or detention.

Trai issues paper on FM radio privatisation

Trai issues paper on FM radio privatisation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

Lifting restrictions on airing news and current affairs and permitting licensees to own multiple licences are among a host of issues Trai has put up in its first consultation paper on FM radio privatisation on Wednesday.

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The argument with Nehru happened when Bachchan translated the president's speech in English into Hindi, which in accordance with regular practice was to be delivered by the vice president.

S Africa fans laud both teams over T20 World Cup final

S Africa fans laud both teams over T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

South Africa might have faltered at the finishing line but their maiden final appearance in the T20 World Cup earned them accolades from local and expatriate fans

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Think Before You Make A Complaint!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

National Commission concluded that false and baseless allegations had been made in the complaint to claim a highly exaggerated and atrocious amount of compensation.

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Blanket ban on Indian TV and radio content in Pakistan from Friday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The ban extends to all Indian content on cable and radio being aired in Pakistan.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Radio Mid-Day to surrender FM license

Radio Mid-Day to surrender FM license

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Radio Mid-Day West India Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Mid-Day Multimedia Ltd, has sent a conditional notice to Information and Broadcasting Ministry to surrender its FM license in Mumbai, effective Sunday.

Worldspace radio gears up for a comeback

Worldspace radio gears up for a comeback

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

The satellite radio service, which had gained a small but dedicated audience with its wide-ranging, advertisement-free programming, will be back as early as September, says Seetal R Iyer, head of content and co-founder of Timbre Media.

Radio Jockey aims for record via air waves

Radio Jockey aims for record via air waves

Rediff.com19 Aug 2008

Dheena, the well-known RJ in the Chennai circuit, told media persons in Chennai on Tuesday that though the aim was to surpass the existing record of 135 hours set by Italian RJ Stefano Venneri of Radio BBSI Station in Italy last year, he however wanted to set a new benchmark.

WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

WorldSpace radio makes a comeback via Airtel Digital TV

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

As part of the partnership, Airtel Digital TV - the DTH arm of Bharti Airtel - will offer the radio service on its iMusicSpace application.