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......

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

SEBI chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch skipped a Parliament's Public Accounts Committee meeting on Thursday, prompting panel head K C Venugopal to postpone the sitting, with NDA members accusing him of......

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.''This is not a job that one can take lightly.'......

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation......

Skilling plan laudable, but needs clarity: Biz leaders

While praising the internship scheme announced in the Budget, India Inc wants clarity on how it will be implemented. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The scheme is expected to help......

'Banks will continue infrastructure projects financing'

'Banks make money because they take the right credit calls. So they need to focus on risk mitigation rather than risk avoidance.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational......

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani’s EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed ‘Adbhut India’......

Why Did IC-814 Series Mute ISI Role?

Captain Devi Sharan and Flight Engineer Anil Jaggia both confirm that the hijackers seemed to know a lot about flying an aircraft.Without help from the ISI or the Pakistan army, it was impossible,......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

Rekha Steals The IIFA Show!

Among the many performances at the IIFA (International Indian Film Academy) Awards, Rekha's was certainly among the highlights. Photograph: Kind courtesy IIFA Awards/Instagram Rekha, who will turn......

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks at his glorious filmography. IMAGE: Vijay in his debut film Naalaiya Theerpu. Two muscular hands lifting dumbbells come into......

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 48 runs from 90 balls. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ajinkya Rahane/Instagram In Agartala, the......

11 Best Spells of IPL 2024

The league stage of IPL 2024 was dominated by the batters.The 200 run mark was breached 41 times this season in the league stages -- the most in a single IPL season. Sunrisers Hyderabad broke the......

Gujarat Titans in must-win battle vs in-form KKR

IMAGE: Gujarat Titans need Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan to emulate their showing with the bat against Chennai Super Kings when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on......

RCB, GT face off in must win clash

IMAGE: RCB will host GT at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI From a maths perspective, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans can still reach the IPL......

Pant's captaincy under lens as struggling DC take on inconsistent GT

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back when they host Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI Rishabh Pant's leadership skills will be under scrutiny as a struggling Delhi Capitals......