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Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.' IMAGE: Ratan Tata, then chairman emeritus of......

Bangladesh on the boil over Prez remarks on Hasina's resignation

Several hundred protesters on Tuesday tried to storm the presidential palace, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation for his recent comment on deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.......

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

'Hybrid vehicles are an intermediate solution'

'In terms of incentives, if you think about it, hybrids are a 20-year-old technology.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay As several major carmakers struggle with a slowdown in India, Mahindra and......

The Legend Returns: Jawa 42 FJ Launch

The Jawa 42 FJ 350 cc was launched at a surprising price of 199,142 ex-showroom Delhi, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.All Photographs: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com IMAGE: The Aurora Green......

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com ......

'Aionos will bridge silos within aviation, hospitality using AI'

Industries such as aviation and hospitality have many silos within them and Aionos, the joint venture between Interglobe Enterprises (IGE) and Assago Group, is an attempt to bridge them and boost......

'How Can I Not Be Present To Bless Her?'

'Usski khushi meri khushi.' IMAGE: Sonakshi Sinha with her father Shatrughan Sinha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonakshi Sinha/Instagram While earlier this month Shatrughan Sinha was uncertain about......

Blackout Review: Dumb Charade

Vikrant Massey is a man of undeniable talent. But he too can't rise above Blackout's derailed script that reduces the likes of Jisshu Sengupta, Chhaya Kadam and Mouni Roy to chumps, observes......

'People Want To Marry Me'

'People are saying, 'Wah Ustad!'' IMAGE: Indresh Malik as Ustadji in Heeramandi. Photograph: Kind courtesy Indresh Malik/Instagram It is not easy to be noticed in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali period......

'When He Spoke, The Whole Nation Listened'

'Ameen Sayani was copied by generations. Now everyone is trying to become smaller Ameen Sayanis in their own way.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In 1960, when the film Dil Apna Aur......

'The biggest risk I took was...'

'Life had its own plans and now I have learnt to go with the flow.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Manushi Chhillar/Instagram In 2017, Manushi Chhillar surprised everyone by winning not only the Miss......

'I didn't think I'd get Kohli out like that'

‘Shocking' to get Virat Kohli out off a full toss: New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner IMAGE: New Zealand players celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI Having spun the......

PIX: Haaland stuns with 'amazing' goal against Sparta

IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring a goal against Sparta Prague in the Champions League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on Wednesday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters......

When Manu, Aman Sat In KBC's Hot Seat

IMAGE: Olympic double bronze medallist shooter Manu Bhaker and Olympic bronze medallist wrestler Aman Sehrawat with Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Shooting star Manu Bhaker trades pistol for horse riding, dance

Photographs: Kind Courtesy Manu Bhaker/Instagram Her shooting hand bruised by repeated pistol recoils during unrelenting training, Manu Bhaker will take a well deserved three month break. But it......

'Paris Olympics will be launch-pad for rise of Indian sports'

IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi poses for a group picture with Olympic medalists shooters Manu Bhaker, Sarabjot Singh, Swapnil Kusale, Wrestler Aman Sehrawat, Hockey captain Harmanpreet......

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