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......
Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker. IMAGE: Jeff Bezos, owner......
'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.......
'We humans may not have not created natural disasters, but we have definitely amplified their impact.' IMAGE: Preparations to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel that......
Scientists are exploring whether the strong earthquake that struck Nepal and the surrounding region on Tuesday is responsible for the south Lhonak lake outburst, which triggered a flash flood in......
The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality.So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?We find out... IMAGE: Ajit Pai at a......
Firms that should borrow abroad do not do so enough, and those that should not borrow abroad do, says Ajay Shah. When firms borrow in foreign currency, they experience losses after a large rupee......
Over the past several months, new product launches have slowed as companies are growing increasingly anxious about regulatory oversight The list of food companies that are cutting back supply,......
Sulphur as a battery material is extremely abundant, relatively light and very cheap. A next generation cheaper, lighter and more powerful rechargeable battery for electric vehicles is one step......
After the World Bank (WB) pulled out of a $ 1.2 billion loan to Bangladesh for the construction of the Padma Bridge project, one of the largest bridges of South Asia, while alleging corruption......
'The Iranians are very resilient people. So even when they are throttled, they try their best to survive.' IMAGE: Sreemoyee Singh and Iranian Director Jafar Panahi. Photograph: Kind courtesy......
'I think people are ignorant because they assume automatically that if you have weight issues, it’s because you are lazy and eat a lot.''That’s ignorance.''Trust me, especially in case......
Anu Menon’s true triumph lies in how she doesn’t vilify a profession or its uncomfortable reality to gather empathy for her characters, says Sukanya Verma. In times of inconsolable......
Plastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds put focus on sustainability at Tokyo 2020. IMAGE: The gold, silver and bronze medals used at the Tokyo Olympics were forged from recycled metal......
Kei Nishikori of Japan changes his shirt during a change over at the US Open final on Monday. Photograph: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images Already ranked ninth in Forbes' list of top tennis earners,......