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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......

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

Approving the licence for the first private firm to conduct tests for COVID-19, cancelling all non-emergency leaves of paramilitary and Army personnel, and promoting government primary school......

Hasan Minhaj to host White House Correspondents' Dinner

Popular Indian-American stand-up comedian Hasan Minhaj, who has been critical of both United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, would perform at the annual dinner of......

Vegas shooting rekindles debate on gun control laws in US

IMAGE: A man holds a sign with a VegasStrong hashtag during a prayer vigil, in honour of those affected by the shooting on the Las Vegas Strip. Photograph: Las Vegas Sun/Steve......

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Here's your weekly dose of all the news that will surely shock and make you laugh at the same time! Here comes the bride… all dressed in paper!A Ukrainian artist has created a series of......

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

IMAGE: Vijay Mallya. Photograph: PTI RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka thinks aloud about what Vijay Mallya could or should do to get out of the current mess. With every passing day, the Vijay......

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

The promoter of the defunct Kingfisher Airlines would have to show specific assets and money for repayment. Liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that he would pay Rs 4,000......

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Once the undisputed leader in the Indian alcoholic beverages market, Vijay Mallya has lost control of his companies, has been declared a wilful defaulter and faces several probes for alleged......

How he made a profitable biz from online ticketing

Ashish Hemrajani, the young entrepreneur behind India's biggest online ticketing site, Bookmyshow, convinces Priyanka Joshi that taking a risk does pay off sometimes. It is hard to imagine Ashish......

Cambridge honours Ratan Tata for Nano

Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, has been conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Law for his role in producing the world's cheapest car Nano. The degree was conferred by Prince Philip,......

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

S S Rajamouli's RRR failed to make it to the nominations of the 2023 BAFTA awards. The movie was in the long list for the Film Not in English Language category but could not find a spot in......

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Here's a quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards. IMAGE: Tony Kushner, Seth Rogen, Judd Hirsch, Gabriel LaBelle, Steven Spielberg, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano and Kristie......

Why Emmys 2022 Was Such A Fun Show

Will Smith was not invited to the Primetime Emmys at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, but what's an award show without mention of his now-famous slap? Host Kenan Thompson didn't make a direct......

The JINX Shabana Wants to BREAK!

'My entire house turn their backs on me when a cricket match is happening.''The minute I look at the TV screen, an Indian player gets out.''So if I do enter the room, I have to sit with my back to......

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

IMAGE: Ariana DeBose (winner, Actress in a Supporting Role, for West Side Story), Troy Kotsur (winner, Actor in a Supporting Role, for CODA) and Jessica Chastain (winner, Actress in a Leading......

Sinner inspires Italy to Davis Cup semis vs Australia

IMAGE: Italy's Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini celebrate winning their doubles match against Argentina's Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni in the Davis Cup quarter-final at Palacio de......

5 IPL franchises bidding for teams in England's The Hundred

IMAGE: Mumbai Indians are among five IPL franchises to have submitted bids to acquire teams in the England's The Hundred. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals,......

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

IMAGE: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the net against Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (8) during the fourth quarter of their NBA game at Chase Center in San......

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time scoring record in the NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The record is passed......

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

IMAGE: India had booked an automatic berth in the age-group showpiece as hosts. Photograph: AIFF Media/Twitter One of the least fancied sides in the tournament, India will begin as clear......

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