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......

NIA probes sabotage angle in recent train derailments

The National Investigation Agency has begun a preliminary enquiry to ascertain any sabotage angle in recent train derailments and accidents, officials said on Friday. They said at least four such......

Cyclone Dana: 1 Million Evacuated

IMAGE: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art to pray for the safety of people during Cyclone Dana at Puri beach on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Photo Glimpses of the preparations in Odisha......

Odisha, Bengal evacuate people as Cyclone Dana approaches

As Odisha and West Bengal are bracing for a severe cyclonic storm, governments of both states started evacuating people and while deciding to close educational institutions in vulnerable areas.......

What India Inc says about Budget 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget with a view to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic.......

Why Air Indias' privatisation sailed & BPCL's is dragging on

Changing tracks helps. But, not taking the beaten path isn't always helpful. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com This is the story of two of India's biggest privatisations - Air India and Bharat......

Jhulan's heartfelt tribute to Diana Edulji Revealed

IMAGE: Diana Edulji, who played 20 Tests and 34 ODIs. In a touching letter, Jhulan Goswami expresses deep gratitude to Diana Edulji, set to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Goswami......

AIFF to provide Rs 24 lakh financial aid to states

The All India Football Federation's (AIFF) executive committee, on Wednesday, approved the proposal of its development committee to provide a financial aid of Rs 24 lakh to each state association......