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......

Heavy rains disrupt normal life in TN, more downpour likely in next two days

Intermittent, widespread rains lashed Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, bringing residential neighbourhoods and roads under knee-deep water and leading to traffic congestion besides......

SEE: Rafale, Tejas, Sukhoi dazzle crowds at Marina beach

A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in......

Red alert as Mumbai battered with 10 cm rain in 5 hours, schools shut

After a long hiatus, heavy rains returned to lash Mumbai and suburbs on Wednesday, inundating low-lying areas, stopping local trains on tracks between Kurla and Thane stations and stranding......

E-com fireworks in rural India this festival season

India’s e-commerce giants, led by Flipkart, Amazon, and Meesho, are making a strategic push into Tier-II and —III cities and rural regions, where demand for online shopping is surging......

Rising orders, execution to help road infra companies

Road awards were muted in Q1FY25. Photograph: Kind courtesy National Highway Authority Of India/X But the pace will accelerate with a bidding pipeline of Rs 1.1 trillion (September 2024), mostly......

Why Petroleum Products Are Not Under GST

Adding petrol and diesel to GST was a challenging task due to their significant role as revenue generators for both the central and state governments. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters......

Stock market gives thumbs up to Siemens' strong performance in Q2

Siemens delivered a strong margin performance and also reported high other income to beat consensus in the January-March quarter (Q2) of FY24 (the company’s year-end is September 30).......

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

IMAGE: Flags in hand, fans heading towards the Narendra Modi Stadium for the ICC World Cup final between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Photograph: Kind courtesy Phil Long/X The buzz......

'The Marathon showcases Mumbai'

'It has been three years since the last Marathon so there is a tendency to go all out, but you got to ease back into it more gently.' IMAGE: The 18th Mumbai Marathon, which takes place after a......