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......

'I apologise': Modi on Shivaji statue collapse, mentions Savarkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and those hurt by the collapse of the warrior king's statue in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, an act coming in......

Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother arrested in drugs case

Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother, Aman Preet Singh, was arrested in a major drug bust in Hyderabad on Monday, as authorities seized 199 grams of cocaine worth Rs 35 lakh, Cyberabad police said.......

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

Two internal candidates in race to replace Uday Kotak

Two whole-time directors KVS Manian and Shanti Ekambaram of Kotak Mahindra Bank are in the race for the post of managing director and CEO, the position vacated by Uday Kotak last week. Photograph:......

Uday Kotak resigns as Kotak Mahindra CEO 3 months ahead of RBI deadline

Uday Kotak, the founder and promoter of Kotak Mahindra Bank, has resigned as managing director and CEO of the private sector lender three months ahead of Reserve Bank's deadline.   IMAGE:......

Facebook building massive wind-powered data centre in Texas

Social networking giant Facebook is building a massive $500 million wind-powered data centre in Fort Worth, Texas to support its 1.5 billion users. Facebook announced recently that "construction is......

Govt may approve Boeing compensation package

Expecting Air India to induct the first three Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft this month, government is likely to approve next week a compensation package from the US aircraft manufacturer for an......

Konstas, Bumrah Share Honours On Day 1

IMAGE: Sam Konstas celebrates his fifty on Day 1 of the fourth Test at MCG on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Photograph: Cricket.com.au/X   The four wickets that India prised out in the third......

PGA Tour golfer Murray died by suicide, says family

IMAGE: American Grayson Murray's death came a day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. Photograph: Brian Snyder/Reuters Twice PGA Tour winner Grayson......

2-time PGA tour winner American golfer Murray dies at 30

IMAGE: American Grayson Murray, who was 30, won his most recent title at this year's Sony Open. Photograph: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died on......

Biles in control once again at US Gymnastics C'ship

IMAGE: Simone Biles warms up on the beam. Photograph: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images Four-time Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles stayed on course for a seventh national title with a superb......

Golf makes subdued return with moment of silence

IMAGE: Phil Mickelson and Kevin Na stand on the 13th tee box in a moment of silence for George Floyd during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge golf tournament at Colonial Country......