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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......

Where Will BJP Stand After Modi?

The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be......

World Bank selects Jim Yong Kim as its next President

United States nominee Jim Yong Kim was on Monday chosen as the next president of the World Bank, an appointment that continues the longstanding tradition of an American leading the Washington-based......

Indian forces have transformed to meet diverse warfare challenges: IAF chief

The Indian armed forces have transformed with changing times to meet the challenges of the "entire spectrum of warfare," Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Sunday.......

'I didn't want to spend the rest of my life as Om Birla's slave'

'The people of Kota will show Om Birla his place.' IMAGE: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, right, at the Central Hall of Parliament. Photograph: ANI Photo Two-time ex-Bharatiya Janata Party MLA......

Mercedes to roll out 8 models in 2025

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India plans to roll out 8 new models, including battery electric vehicles, this year as it looks to sustain sales momentum having posted record sales in 2024. The......

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that the US is nominating Ajay Banga to lead the World Bank, saying the Indian-American business leader is uniquely equipped to lead the global institution......

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working......

High-level delegation of US pension funds to visit India next week

A delegation of high-level executives from US public pension funds (non-profit and government sectors) is visiting India next week to assess and familiarise themselves with the investment......

'RBI In No Hurry To Do Big Rate Cuts'

'If you look at where inflation (headline and core) is today in India and where the rates are, there's clearly room to cut rates.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The US Federal Reserve......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

Maharani 2 Review

The second season of Maharani 2 is bigger, better and far more brutal, observes Namrata Thakker. Huma Qureshi is back with the second season of her political drama,Maharani. After impressing us......

The Web Series Taapsee Liked

As 2021 comes to a close, it's time to look back at all the Web series and movies that made a difference. In an ongoing series, Bollywood's talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year,......

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem......

Once banned, ex TN cricketer's life comes full circle in SA

Rooted in Tamil Nadu, Mali's love story brought him to South Africa, where he started playing again, though his journey was short-lived. IMAGE: Kaizer Chiefs football club players with......

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

IMAGE: Boris Becker wore a tie in the purple and green colours of the Wimbledon tournament as he appeared at the Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday. Photograph: John Sibley/Reuters German......

IPL Auction: Will RCB pick Holder?

IMAGE: West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder. Photograph: Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images Former West Indies captain and one of world's premier all-rounders Jason Holder could well turn out to be one......

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

World Cup favourites spared tough groups in Russia IMAGE: FIFA World Cup trophy. Photograph: FIFA/Twitter The favourites to win next year's World Cup in Russia were given navigable paths to the......

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