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......

The Menace Of Illegal Constructions

As we brace for unprecedented rates of urbanisation, it is crucial to ensure that illegal constructions and unauthorised land use are curbed, asserts Amit Kapoor. IMAGE: National Disaster Response......

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.' IMAGE: Then Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata speaks at Tata Steel's 100th annual......

Genetic Destiny Or Hard Work?

Just as the atom and the byte needed careful societal control to prevent damage to society, perhaps, so does the gene, particularly in debates like 'genes vs merit', explains Ajit Balakrishnan.......

Strong India biz growth to drive gains for Godrej Consumer

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a 2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 3,670 crore. Organic revenue growth in constant currency was up 14 per cent......

'Growth Of Cheese Market In India Is Exponential'

'Only 20 per cent of families in India buy cheese twice a year.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes.. Photograph: Francois Lenoir/Reuters Two years after......

Automakers On Luxury Top Gear To Woo Buyers

Armed with swanky showrooms, decked with plush fixtures, and offering indulgences such as high-end perfumes and customisable accessories, BMW, Mercedes, Audi are rolling out the red carpet for the......

Havells, Polycab flip the switch on high-voltage growth potential

The July-September quarter (Q2) results for 2024-25 (FY25) from the largest listed consumer electrical solutions companies, Havells India and Polycab India, followed similar trends, demonstrating......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Taapsee-Kanika Return With Gandhari

Aditi-Siddharth at Apple event in California... Varun prays to Lalbaughcha Raja...What are Akshay and son looking at? Photograph: Kind courtesy Netflix India/Instagram After Haseen Dillruba and......

One loss won't stop India from playing fearless cricket: Rohit

IMAGE: Indian captain Rohit Sharma discusses with vice captain Jasprit Bumrah on Day 5 of the 1st Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru, on Sunday. Photograph: BCCI Skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday......

Can India avoid defeat in Bengaluru Test?

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan celebrates alongside Rishabh Pant. Photograph: BCCI India were in danger of suffering their first home Test loss to New Zealand since 1988, despite Sarfaraz Khan's 150 and......

Pant's dismissal leaves Indian dressing room devastated

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant dismissed for 99. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant once again fell victim to the ‘nervous nineties,’ being dismissed for 99 in India's first innings against New......

Indian cricket legend Neetu David joins ICC Hall of Fame

IMAGE: The 47-year-old Neetu David is the second-highest wicket-taker for India in ODIs cricket with 141 scalps and was also the first female player from the country to claim 100 wickets in the......

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

IMAGE: The BCCI's Centre of Excellence features a total of three grounds and 86 pitches, including both indoor and outdoor areas. Photograph: ANI/X The Board of Control for Cricket in India on......