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......

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Rapid Action Force personnel......

'I Won't Allow Kedarnath Temple Replica In Delhi'

'People want to do business in the name of the Kedarnath temple.' IMAGE: The Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand. Photograph: ANI Photo   Hindu priests at Kedarnath are upset with the Bharatiya......

'I Would Have Even Defeated Modi In Ayodhya'

'The 2024 general elections proved that UP is not Gujarat.' IMAGE: Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav with Awadhesh Prasad in Ayodhya. Photograph: ANI Photo If there is one defeat that the......

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

Jack Ma who had five years ago said he was inspired and excited by “Make in India” possibly understood the essence of the signature campaign better than some others and decided to stay......

How Jack Ma grew from 'shrimp' to whale

Often described as the Rockefeller of his age, the 51-year-old Jack Ma, who started life as an English teacher, is courted by business tycoons, political leaders and Hollywood stars. This is not......

A successful entrepreneur like 'Jack Ma' from India? Never

Image: Youngsters have found a new role model, Jack Ma. Photograph: Reuters Tax demands and regulatory hassles, coupled with low internet density and sundry other problems, would have kept Mr Ma......

Alibaba's grand IPO renews investors confidence in e-com

Many records have been set by the Chinese e-commerce giant, Alibaba, in the course of its initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Indian investors are suffering......

15 Songs that DEFINE Rekha

Grace, glamour, guts, you'll never run out of reasons to adore Rekha. Regaling fans since decades with her brand of charm and charisma, Bollywood's eternal diva has channelled lot of these......

Why Ila Arun Had The Last Laugh

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ila Arun/Instagram Want to watch a play from the comfort of your home? Peechha Karti Parchhaiyan, starring Ila Arun and K K Raina, is now a teleplay. Zee Theatre has......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting facts and figures from IPL 2022. IMAGE: Gujarat Titans celebrate winning the IPL 2022 title after beating the Rajasthan Royals in the final. Photograph:......

Rohit fined Rs 12 lakh for MI's slow over-rate

IMAGE: MI captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during the IPL game against Delhi Capitals in Chennai on......

'Dhoni is a great leader, knows how to lift team'

IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni as 'unreal'. Photograph: CSK/Twitter Veteran spinner Imran Tahir described Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni as 'unreal', saying even without talking......

Coronavirus impact: Man City v Arsenal postponed

IMAGE: Arsenal said the risk to their players was 'extremely low' but they would follow medical guidelines. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Manchester City’s Premier League home match against......

IPL 2020, Week 4: All the Hits & Misses

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the important numbers after the fourth week of IPL 2020. IMAGE: Delhi Capitals are top of the IPL 2020 standings. Photograph: BCCI/IPL Standings......