Union minister Suresh Gopi booked for 'misusing' ambulance in Kerala

A case was registered against Union Minister Suresh Gopi and two others for "misusing" an ambulance during the Thrissur Pooram festivities in April this year, the police said on Sunday. IMAGE:......

Is Priyanka A Political Tourist In Wayanad?

When it comes to the Congress and Wayanad, the only way the scepticism in the minds of some in Kerala may be addressed is by the Gandhi family proving that they are more than a passing caravan in......

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......

India To Go For Small Modular Reactors

The Indian government has come out with a nice name for its tried and tested 220MW pressurised heavy water reactor -- Bharat Small Reactor.   With the global nuclear power industry moving......

'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......

America mourns: 'Ratan Tata drove India to prosperity'

The US on Wednesday mourned the death of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata, remembering him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development. Photograph:......

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Tata Group's chairman emeritus and veteran industrialist Ratan Tata died at a Mumbai hospital late on Wednesday night. Tata, who led the salt-to-software conglomerate to new heights, was 86.......

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments. Illustration: Ruvic/Reuters   The government's vast work has got modern help:......

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.''If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.''I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.' Photograph: Kind......

'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......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas, detectives, darlings, you'll find them all on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.   DarlingWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarLanguage: Telugu (with......

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

IMAGE: Ratan Tata with former Jamshedpur FC coach Steve Coppell during launch of the football club in 2017. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Fans/Instagram From the time Sir Dorabji Tata sponsored a......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......