Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Pakistan on Monday blamed winds from India for worsening smog in Lahore, urging the Indian authorities to take up the matter seriously, after the air quality index in the capital city of Pakistan's......

Top Pak LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed in J-K

A top Pakistani commander of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) who was active in the Valley for several years was killed and four security personnel were injured in an encounter in the......

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......

A promise kept: How Ratan Tata helped an Army officer's son

"Hi Captain". The cheery greeting would ring out from a distance at Mumbai's United Services Club and Vinayak Supekar would fall in step with Ratan Tata, the young Army captain and the......

Bourses up vigil on SME IPOs: Mandate comprehensive financial disclosures

Stock exchanges have intensified vigil on Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) listings by mandating more comprehensive financial disclosures and enhanced monitoring of utilisation of issue proceeds......

Bids Between Rs 2 Tn-Rs 3 Tn For This Week's 4 IPOs

'There is no irrational exuberance when it comes to mainboard IPOs.''Most issues are by good quality businesses.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   All the three initial public......

Street Signs: F&O seismic shift, IPO fervour going strong, and more

With new eligibility criteria for futures and options (F&O) coming into effect, Jio Financial Services and Zomato are strong contenders for inclusion in the derivatives segment, according to an......

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

The Thar ROXX is much larger and taller than the 3-door brute off-roader, The Mahindra Thar which was launched four years back on August 15. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com simply cannot stop raving......

Step Inside Kartik Aaryan's Home

Kartik Aaryan, who is basking in the success of his latest release Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, has been living in Versova, north west Mumbai, for a long time now. While he recently bought a plush property......

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay.He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer.Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

'Kareena Is Epitome Of Effortlessness'

'Her love for the story -- be it understanding the story quickly or reading the script, then composing yourself in almost no time for the shot.''All of it is just so natural to her.' In the......

Mumbai Test: Pant's Controversial Dismissal Sparks Debate

'Controversy! Little grey area once again. Did Pant get bat on that or not?' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant looks dejected after his dismisssal during Day 3 of the Mumbai Test. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh......

Bengaluru Test: Rohit's decision backfires, takes the blame

I am hurting a little bit because I made that call. As a captain, it definitely hurts to see that number: Rohit Sharma IMAGE: Rohit Sharma takes responsibility for India's batting collapse.......

PIX: New Zealand in control after India are skittled out for 46

IMAGES from Day 2 of the 1st Test played between India and New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Thursday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Rachin Ravindra made 22 before bad light forced stumps on Day 2. Photograph:......

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have......

Manu Bhaker Practices Bharata Natyam

Photograph and Video: Kind courtesy Manu Bhaker/Instagram India's champion shooter Manu Bhaker has resumed her Bharata Natyam practice!Manu, who became the first Indian athlete to win two medals......