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......

Kashi, Mathura must also shine like Ayodhya: Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the transformation of Ayodhya is proof of "double-engine government delivering on its promise" and asserted that a similar......

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Resident doctors of government hospitals across the country went on an indefinite strike on Monday to protest the recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, paralysing elective services......

Hathras stampede: Preacher Bhole Baba equated himself to God

Tens of thousands of his dedicated followers would attend his 'satsang' in Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring states, but on Wednesday controversial preacher Bhole Baba who equated himself to God in......

Triptii-Vicky Have A Party Anthem For You

Manisha has a question...Sanya makes black look good...Krystle's motto... Photograph: Kind courtesy Vicky Kaushal/Instagram Vicky Kaushal and Triptii Dimri are ready to rock your next party with......

Maharaja Review: Chilling

Maharaja is an audacious attempt that breaks down the tropes of a crime film with a brilliant Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, notes Arjun Menon. Nithilan Swaminathan's sophomore directorial outing......

'Everybody rejected me'

'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor......

Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Action films of some substance are rare to come by these days. Most film-makers mistake gore and excessive blood for well-constructed action cinema that thrives on drama and interpersonal stakes.......

Chess Olympiad PIX: Gukesh, Arjun on fire as India rout Azerbaijan

IMAGE: Dommaraju Gukesh in action against Aydin Sulemanli during the fifth round of the Chess Olympiad in Budapest on Sunday. Photograph: FIDE/Michal_Walusza Backed by the two in-form stars in......

Injured or not, Dhoni 'just carries on and does his thing'

'I'm sure there's some niggles. He just has that ability to ignore what it is and do what needs to be done. We're more concerned about his injuries. When I say we, I mean the public (which) is more......

Praggnanandhaa's unbeaten streak ends; loses second round match

IMAGE: Praggnanandhaa’s 47-game unbeaten run in Classical Chess came to an end. Photograph: FIDE Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa committed a time-pressure blunder as he suffered defeat......

Why Brian McMillan has stayed away from cricket

IMAGE: Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game. Photograph: ICC/X As an active international cricketer, Brian......

ICC rejects Khawaja's appeal against armband sanction

IMAGE: Usman Khawaja was reprimanded by the ICC for wearing the black armband to mourn the children who have been the victim of the conflict between Israel and Palestine in Gaza. Photograph:......