What Congress Must Do To Win Maharashtra

Convert the Haryana result into a blessing in disguise; make the calamity into an opportunity.Maharashtra was always the big ticket game in town; MVA must win it.The Congress should shift......

Cops probe if Baba Siddique was threatened over slum rehab project

The Mumbai police have launched a probe into the killing of former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique from different angles, including a possible contract killing, business rivalry or threat over a......

At Dussehra rallies, Uddhav, Shinde spar over Hindutva

The respective Dussehra rallies of Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray chief Uddhav Thackeray were once again about whose version of Hindutva is......

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......

Monetary Policy's Strong Message To NBFCs

The RBI is fully aware that the high-cost loans and high indebtedness of the borrowers could pose financial stability risks, if not addressed by these NBFCs. Governor Shaktikanta Das has issued a......

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Yet,......

Tata leaves behind an unfulfilled dream: A Nano EV

From Tetley Tea to Jaguar Land Rover and Air India, Ratan Tata has ticked off almost every item on his bucket list. Image used for representation purpose only. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters......

India Breaks $1 Trillion FPI Mark

The Indian markets have delivered high long-term returns, second only to the US. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

'We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.' IMAGE: Sohum Shah and Mohammed Samad in Tumbbad. Earlier this month, actor-producer......

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......

'Salman Has A Really Soft Corner For His Dad'

'Salman wanted to do the interview properly. That's why he was nervous, you know, that dad should be happy.' IMAGE: Salman Khan with his father Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar at the launch of Angry......

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.''We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.' IMAGE: Paras Mani Singh with......

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

IMAGE: Vantika Agrawal helped India achieve its biggest glory in team chess by winning the first-ever Olympiad gold in Budapest recently. Photographs: FIDE/Michal Walusza Chess Olympiad......

Team India's master plan to conquer Australia

IMAGE: India likely to play intra-squad practice game against India A. Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian team is expected to leave for Australia at least two weeks prior to the first Test starting......

PT Usha blasts IOA EC for ignoring Olympic medalists

IMAGE: India secured six medals, including two historic bronze by young shooter Manu Bhaker, but PT Usha said the "EC does not want to celebrate their success" and it makes her "very sad."......

Vishy Anand's Academy: Where Chess Champions Are Made

The Anand effect that's shaping a 'golden generation' Photograph: Kind Courtesy WACA/X  "If you had to roll the dice, these are pretty good teams to roll them with." Viswanathan Anand......

How India Conquered The Chess Olympiad

'The Indian Open team was extremely well prepared and motivated to win the gold medal.''With two players in the world top 10 club, and four players with over 2,700 ELO points (GMs Arjun Erigaisi, D......