'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

The Congress on Friday launched a multi-pronged attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his jibe at the former for its poll guarantees, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying before......

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......

Experts explain why Delhi cracker ban went up in smoke

Gaps in enforcement, limited monitoring, and easy access to firecrackers from the NCR region where restrictions were slack were largely responsible for the widespread flouting of the cracker ban in......

Delhi's air quality worsens as people defy Diwali firecracker ban

Relentless bursting of firecrackers blanketed Delhi in dense smoke on Thursday, causing severe noise pollution and reducing visibility, as people defied a ban on firecrackers to celebrate Diwali.......

Lower production cost may support HZL margins

During the September quarter (Q2FY25), Hindustan Zinc’s (HZL’s) revenue was reported at Rs 8,300 crore (up 22 per cent year-on-year or Y-o-Y, and 2 per cent quarter-on-quarter or......

'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......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Why 30-Day Samsung Strike Continues

Although the company has shown willingness to talk to its workers and accept their key demands, it is CITU that is causing a roadblock to a solution. IMAGE: Communist Party of India-Marxist......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

Kareena's Most Important Role

Bollywood stars had quite a busy weekend. Here's looking at what they did. Kareena Kapoor leaves for Delhi, where she was appointed UNICEF India's National Ambassador. "I'm very honoured and......

Shooter Avani wins historic 2nd Paralympic gold medal

IMAGE: Shooter Avani Lekhara is the first Indian to claim successive Paralympic gold medals. Photograph: World Shooting Para Sport/Instagram The incredible Avani Lekhara became the first Indian to......

Olympics: Israeli athletes say they feel safe in Paris

'Palestinians, Israelis, Arabs, Muslims, Jewish, it doesn’t matter. We are all here to do sports, that’s what’s special about the Games.' IMAGE: The Israelis are being protected......

Paris mayor proves Seine is clean ahead of the Games

'The water is very, very good, a little bit cool.'  According to the most recent July 12 Seine water quality bulletin, based on the Eau de Paris water analysis, the water quality......

Moudgil shoots down mental barriers en route to Paris Games

'The competition is very high in India and the pressure situations we face during trials will definitely help in Olympics. I just wanted to be my best in trials, the fire to perform in trials and......

Stimac's warm farewell to Blue Tigers and football fans...

IMAGE: Igor Stimac with Sunil Chhetri. Photograph: Kind courtesy AIFF Media In a warm farewell note, former India football coach Igor Stimac, on Wednesday, said he never expected to be "so......