What Gave Ratan Tata Great Pleasure

'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.''I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.'A......

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

The Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool used by international humanitarian agencies to measure and track hunger levels with GHI scores based on under-nourishment and child mortality indicators across......

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......

RSS chief flags threats from 'Deep State', 'wokeism', 'cultural Marxist'

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said India has become stronger and more respected in the world with enhanced credibility in the last few years but sinister conspiracies......

IPO-bound Hyundai Motor India raises Rs 8,315 cr from anchor investors

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) raised Rs 8,315 crore from anchor investors on Monday, setting the stage for the country’s biggest-ever maiden share sale. IMAGE: Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai......

High Time India Resists Real Estate Mania

Once we break free of the idea that land is scarce, real estate is just a pile of bricks, steel, and glass. Any price surge will kick off a supply response, which kills off the possibility of......

MPC's Repo Rate Decision Not Unanimous

Dr Nagesh Kumar, one of the three new MPC members, wanted the MPC to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

Top 8 housing mkts see 5% dip in sales in Q2

Housing sales declined 5 per cent in the July-September quarter across the top eight cities due to a fall in new supply and sharp appreciation in prices, according to PropTiger. Illustration:......

Bollywood Says Goodbye To Ganpati

As India bids adieu to Lord Ganesha on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi, film folk rush to the pandals for one last visit. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushrratt Bharuccha/Instagram Nushrratt......

'Comparisons With Vicky Used To Irritate Me A Lot'

'That comparison, "Oh look at Vicky, do you also see yourself being that successful in life?"''Vicky has done a lot and he is where he is. I feel really happy about it.''But I have my own journey.'......

Nushrratt's Nazaarein In Paris

Jr NTR-Lakshmi Pranathi-Rishab Shetty-Pragathi at a temple...Priyanka attends another wedding... Manushi takes back a souvenir... Photograph: Kind courtesy Nushratt Bharuccha/Instagram Days after......

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.''If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.' IMAGE: Madhavan as Vanraj Kashyap, Ajay......

Serena undergoes surgery for 'grapefruit-sized' cyst removal

IMAGE: Serena Williams in action during the 2022 U.S. Open. Photograph: Robert Deutsch / Reuters Tennis great Serena Williams is recovering from surgery to remove a large cyst on her neck.......

Bishnoi breaks record: Youngest to take 50 T20I wkts

IMAGE: Ravi Bishnoi expressed his excitement about reaching the milestone of 50 T20I wickets. Photograph: BCCI Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi's three wickets helped India secure a 3-0 series victory......

'I know how to deal with failures because I have failed a lot'

IMAGE: Sanju Samson scored his maiden T20I ton in the 3rd match against Bangladesh in Hyderabad on Saturday Photograph: BCCI A man with immense talent who has flattered to deceive at......

ICC rankings: Bumrah back where he belongs

Jaiswal, Kohli see big jump in ratings IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah reclaimed top spot in the ICC Test rankings released on Wednesday. Photographs: Kind courtesy ICC/X There has been a reshuffle at the......

Why India's top star is so excited about 'IPL of Chess'

IMAGE:  The 21-year-old Arjun Erigaisi from Warangal, Telangana, who missed qualifying for the prestigious Candidates tournament last time, is eager to maintain his winning......