'EC Can Shut Mouths Once And For All'

'If machines (EVMs) are so reliable, if our electoral system is so reliable, then why has the Election Commission so far not even responded to an ADR plea to share data of 79 (Lok Sabha)......

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......

'Unacceptable': Chinese envoy on security lapses in Pakistan

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong urged that the government should launch a crackdown against all anti-China terrorist groups after two deadly attacks took place in Pakistan within only......

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of......

Blinkit vs Instamart: Chasing a moving target in quick commerce race

Competition in the fast-growing quick commerce sector is heating up as Swiggy Instamart faces a tough challenge in narrowing the gap with Blinkit, which currently dominates the market.......

Bitcoin at $100,000: Milestone likely to boost Indian investors' rush

The recent Bitcoin rally, which saw the cryptocurrency surge past the $100,000 mark on Thursday, is drawing Indian investors in droves. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Cryptocurrency platforms in......

As markets gather steam, small, midcaps pip bluechips

Small and midcaps are leading the charge in the latest market rebound. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Since November 21, when the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex and the National Stock Exchange......

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in......

Ananya's CTRL Must Be On Your Watchlist

While several international films and Web series on the OTT have explored the dangers of AI, it's interesting to see a desi take on it, believes Divya Nair. Love her, hate her, Ananya Pandey seems......

Box Office: Stree 2 Gets Ready To Beat Jawan

IMAGE: Varun Dhawan makes a special appearance in a song in Stree 2, starring Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor. Currently in its fourth weekend, Stree 2 added around Rs 23 crore (Rs 230 million),......

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.' IMAGE: Jyotika and Mammootty in Kaathal: The Core. At 72, Mammootty is in no mood to slow down. The Malayalam......

U19 Asia Cup: Sonam powers India to win over Pakistan

  IMAGE: Ledt-arm spinner Sonam Yadav picked 4 for 6 to help India restrict Pakistan to a paltry 67 for 7 in their Under 19 Asia Cup Group A match in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Photograph: Kind......

Agassi hopes to make a generational change in India...

'What I hope to do is provide a vehicle for that scale and growth in literacy and English as a second language here.' IMAGE: Tennis taught me how to navigate a very intense environment and......

Time Running Out For Rohit, Kohli...

IMAGE: While the whole batting unit faltered, the spotlight fell firmly on seniors Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli whose lean patches in recent times have become a matter of concern. Photograph: BCCI......

Five-star Rana leads Bangladesh's superb comeback!

IMAGE: Bangladesh pacer Nahid Rana celebrates his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Photograph: Bangladesh Cricket Board/X Fast bowler Nahid Rana claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as......

Rohit may quit tests if India fail in Australia, says Srikkanth

'If Rohit Sharma doesn't do well, I think he himself will retire from Test cricket, for all you know' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has struggled for form and admitted to his leadership lapses in the recent......