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......
There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of......
K Natwar Singh wore many hats as he straddled the worlds of diplomacy, politics and writing but what remained consistent across decades was his sharp-wit and plainspeaking. IMAGE: Former External......
'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.' IMAGE: Search and rescue operations underway in Wayanad.......
'If the government can conduct elections during such a time, I am sure they can find ways to bring peace and address the concerns of people. Everything that we had built over the years got burnt......
Indian family-run business houses have in recent years seen ugly public spats between owners over control. Image: Shashi Ruia (left) and Ravi Ruia. Photograph: PTI Photo from the Rediff Archives......
'The prime minister's comment on 'revdi culture' was welcome. But I am disappointed he did not follow up on that.' 'All political parties, including the BJP, have been guilty of this.' 'Now, Modi's......
'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.''The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.' On the passing of Subrata......
'Very few small investors stay invested for those three or four or five years.''If there's like a six month, one-year period when the market is not doing well, you exit.''After the market has run......
'For our traditional membership base, it would be an access to disruptive ideas,' FICCI President Subhrakant Panda tells Asit Mishra/Business Standard. FICCI President Subhrakant Panda.......
'I've been a villain, I've been a champ, I've been a superhero, I've been a zero, I've been a rejected fan, and I've been a very, very resilient lover.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan at the Locarno Film......
'Being disciplined is also very important.' IMAGE: Payal Kapadia receives her Grand Prix award from actor Viola Davis at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, May 25, 2024. Photograph: Reuters Payal......
Guruvayoorambala Nadayil is a no-holds-barred, silly comedy that will keep you glued to the screen even when the going gets tough towards the end but the smile on your face will not leave, observes......
Plenty happens over the show -- riots, nefarious schemes, betrayal and multiple murders -- which should have made for a riveting watch but everything evokes déjà vu and worse, sighs......
'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.''Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.' IMAGE: Director Jude Anthany Joseph and Tovino Thomas, left, on the......
'Ben Stokes has made some incredible decisions in his career that have paid off for him.' IMAGE: Ben Stokes top-scored with 52 not out to steer England to victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup final......
IMAGE: Disillusioned with the 'politics' in South African cricket administration, Brian McMillan decided to stay away from the game. Photograph: ICC/X As an active international cricketer, Brian......
'I idolise Sachin Tendulkar, I think a lot of people do. I think the way he batted, his technique was beautiful to watch.' IMAGE: Born to Indian parents in Wellington, New Zealand's batting star......
IMAGE: Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma hits out during the IPL 2022 match against Rajasthan Royals at the DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Suresh Raina most certainly......