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

India's Shaheen Bagh dadi, Bilkis Bano, known for leading a peaceful protest against the new citizenship law is among the four Indian women to be included in the 'BBC 100 Women 2020' list released......

'There was blood everywhere': Eyewitnesses share horrific tales of London attack

Horrified witnesses of the terror attacks at two central London landmarks on Sunday narrated tales of the gruesome events that unfolded when three knife-wielding men mowed down people and launched......

The Nobel Laureate who likes cricket

We have a rarity -- a Nobel Laureate we can relate to! For those in the dark, a few answers....Who is Harold Pinter?He is a playwright, commentator, director, actor, cricket enthusiast, and winner......

Rajasthan needs to act fast to save the tiger

Two years ago there was a furore when the Rajasthan government suspended eight forest officials for failing to protect tigers in Sariska National Park. These officials were found to be......

Memories of Bhopal 1984: 'Sadness. Dismay. Guilt. Shame'

'Children were most vulnerable to the gas exposure' 'Either the child's family does not want to be identified. Or they are dead' 'They don’t know what to do with all the chemicals......

Nimbus spots buyer for TV rights for England serie

Five days after it bagged the $612 million global media rights for Indian cricket for four years, Nimbus Communications today identified a buyer for satellite rights for the upcoming England's test......

Media firms hiring, but not like pre-boom days

If the early signs are right, then Network 18's letting go of 200 people may just be an aberration. Across the Rs 80,000-crore (Rs 800-billion) Indian media and entertainment industry, hiring is......

'I travel the world with a piece of bamboo'

'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.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rakesh Chaurasia......

Why Bond is better than breakfast

Men who make lists scarcely take other ones seriously, and so it is with me and this latest poll coming our way via the BBC's Radio Times. The publication asked over 2000 men and women about their......

'The trick is to look forward with excitement, then you're alive all the time'

Varsha Bhosle salutes that effervescent icon of Indian cinema, Dev Anand, who would have turned 99 today, September 26. IMAGE: Dev Anand. This feature was first posted on Rediff.com on April 4,......

Emma Watson, Beyonce, J-Law: UK's TOP 10 feminist icons

Has your favourite star made the cut?A nationwide poll conducted by British fashion house Rose & Willard drew up a list of the country's top 10 feminist icons. Founder Heidy Rehman said......

Cat purrs to the top

The kid friendly Dr Seuss' The Cat In The Hatopened with a roaring $40 million in three days despite a barrage of negative criticism. Few big budget films received such scornful reviews this year......

Champion Tsitsipas in Nadal's group at ATP Finals

IMAGE: Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Austria's Dominic Thiem to win the 2019 ATP Finals. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas was placed in the same round-robin......

Leander to turn radio commentator

Multiple Grand Slam champion Leander Paes will be seen in a new avatar at the Wimbledon next week when he holds the microphone for BBC Radio.The Indian Davis Cup will be joined by tennis legends......

Here's why top Windies players won't be in action against India

IMAGE: West Indies players. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters. Leading West Indian cricketers will prefer to play in lucrative Twenty20 tournaments around the world instead of representing......

We face long road to redemption, says IAAF chief Coe

IMAGE: President of International Association of Athletics Federations Sebastian Coe. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters World athletics president Sebastian Coe said he reacted with "shock, anger and......

So, is Mourinho getting sacked in the morning?

'It's not just the defeat but the manner of it. They were absolutely outplayed' IMAGE: Jose Mourinho, manager of Chelsea, reacts during the Premier League match against Liverpool at Stamford......

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