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......

IAF's air show in Chennai turns tragic, 5 spectators die

A spectacular aerial display of the Indian Air Force aircraft over the skies of Marina Beach was a big draw in Chennai on Sunday, but at least five persons, who were among thousands of spectators,......

Rape cases: Actor Mukesh arrested, Sidhique on the run

Legal actions intensified on Tuesday against two prominent Malayalam actors, Sidhique and Mukesh, as the Kerala high court denied Sidhique's bail plea in a 2016 rape case involving a young actress,......

Parl security breach accused wanted to discredit Indian democracy

The December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach accused wanted to discredit India's democracy, gain instant global fame, usurp power and achieve "richness and glory" by targeting the "very symbol......

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.' IMAGE: Ratan Tata, then chairman of the Tata Group, at the Tata Steel annual general meeting in......

Hyundai Gears Up For Rs 27,856 Crore IPO

India's second-largest passenger vehicles firm will be valued at Rs 1.59 trillion at the top-end of the price band of Rs 1,865-Rs 1,960. IMAGE: Hyundai Motor India Managing Director Unsoo Kim,......

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......

Over 93% retail traders lost money in F&O in three years, says Sebi

An analysis by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revealed that retail traders remain at the wrong end of the stick when it comes to equity derivatives trading. Illustration:......

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.''Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.' IMAGE: Nagarjuna with his legendary......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Emergency Trailer: On Expected Lines

As with biopics these days, Kangana Ranaut's films may be less about telling the story of a dark chapter of Indian history and more about giving fodder to those who seek to defend or justify......

Will BO History Occur This I-Day Weekend?

'We believe these five days should get roughly about 5 to 5.5 million people or more into the cinemas.' IMAGE: Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor in Stree 2. It has been a lacklustre year for......

Kohli, Jadeja Set For Test Landmarks!

IMAGE: Virat Kohli could become the fourth Indian to go past the landmark of 9,000 runs in Tests. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli returns to Test cricket after a long gap in the coming Test series......

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

'We have won 21 medals at the Asian Para Games, around 14-15 medals at the World Championships, and 5 medals at the Paralympics, but we don't receive basic appreciation from BAI' IMAGE: Kumar......

Neeraj Chopra's advice that helped Sumit Antil win gold....

Neeraj Chopra's 'don't try anything new' message worked wonders for Paralympics star Sumit Antil Photograph: Kind courtesy Sumit Antil/Instagram A message from Neeraj Chopra not to try anything......

Arya hits 6 sixes in an over; Badoni breaks world record

IMAGE: Priyansh Arya is only the third Indian to smash six sixes in an over after Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri. Photograph: Delhi Premier League T20 Delhi's young batter Priyansh Arya smashed his......

Paralympics: Nitesh, Sukant in badminton singles semis

IMAGE: Nitesh Kumar beat Mongkhon Bunsun of Thailand in straight games for his third successive win at the Paralympics. Photograph: ANI India's shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Sukant Kadam qualified......