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......

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' IMAGE: The Vayu Veer Vijeta rally team enter Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. All Photographs and Video: Kind......

Kerala bypolls: Why UDF concerned over namesakes in Palakkad, Chelakkara

The namesakes of prominent candidates contesting as independents have impacted election outcomes in the past and the strategy appears to be making a comeback in the assembly bypolls in Palakkad and......

Deepotsav 8.0: Ayodhya sets two world records

Two Guinness World Records -- most people performing 'aarti' simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps -- were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya on Wednesday. IMAGE:......

Hyatt Hotels launches new luxury venue in Mumbai to boost banquet revenue

Social gatherings and events held at hotels have seen an exponential rise since the pandemic and to cater to that segment, Hyatt Hotels has launched a luxury venue in Mumbai. Photograph: Fabrizio......

Maruti, Tatas' Plans To Boost Car Sales

'The customer is fast changing, and she demands newer experiences that wealth can buy.' IMAGE: THE Jimny and Fronx at the Auto Expo. Photograph: Amit Sharma/ANI Photo Maruti Suzuki India, the......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

Foxconn arm to infuse Rs 13K cr to set up TN factory

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday cleared the Rs 13,180 crore project by Yuzhan Technology, part of Taiwan’s Foxconn Group, at Kancheepuram. The unit is reportedly expected to assemble......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

Nushrratt Parties With Ayushmann-Tahira

Ayushmann Khurrana and Tahira Kashyap hosted a grand Diwali party for friends at their home in Mumbai. Nushrratt Bharuccha glitters in a golden lehenga.   Tahira Kashyap, seen here with......

Sanya-Fatima Party Together

Stars don't wait for the weekend to party. So Manish Malhotra's grand Diwali party was held midweek, on a Wednesday, and everybody -- Ananya Panday to Alia Bhatt to Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra......

Glamorous Sharvari, Triptii, Kriti, Alia...

The best part about a Manish Malhotra party is the jaw-dropping fashion the stars bring with them. The designer kickstarted the Diwali parties with a grand do at his residence, and all the ladies......

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

IMAGE: Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Charles Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the governing FIA's media delegate and after reviewing a written transcript. Photograph: Carla......

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

IMAGE: Australian driver Oscar Piastri, out of contention for the championship, will be expected to follow team orders and help Norris secure a maximum score, but anti-clockwise Interlagos has a......

Perez vs Lawson: A new F1 rivalry ignites!

IMAGE: RB's Liam Lawson during qualifying. Photograph: Carlos Perez Gallardo/Reuters RB driver Liam Lawson apologised to Sergio Perez after the pair clashed at the Mexican Grand Prix but the New......

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his round of 16 match against France's Ugo Humbert. Photograph: Stephanie Lecocq/Reuters French Open and Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz failed to......

F1 PIX: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

IMAGE: Ferrari's Carlos Sainz celebrates on the podium after winning the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday. Photograph: Henry Romero/Reuters Ferrari's Carlos Sainz took an emotional win in the......