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......

Bangladesh on the boil over Prez remarks on Hasina's resignation

Several hundred protesters on Tuesday tried to storm the presidential palace, demanding President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation for his recent comment on deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.......

The World's First Suicide Bomber

On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation.Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly......

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal......

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt. IMAGE: Tram at Esplanade depot in Kolkata. All photographs: Hitesh......

Jio slams Airtel for 'maligning' its tariff policy

Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) has written to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) stating that a recent complaint against it by Bharti Airtel is a deliberate, malicious attempt at......

Your OTT Entertainment This February

February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT. Just a few coming up, and Joginder Tuteja lists them out.   Miss PerfectWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarRelease date:......

Kajal's Swiss Break

Richa-Ali go to Sundance...Sidharth feels at home in Delhi... Harshvardhan leads a van life... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kajal A Kitchlu/Instagram Kajal A Kitchlu enjoys a cuppa in......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

'Matthew brought so much joy to the world'

IMAGE: Matthew Perry arrives for the premiere of the comedy film Raising Helen in Hollywood in 2004. Photograph: Fred Prouser/Reuters Matthew Perry's family has expressed gratitude to fans and......

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs roar back to crush Villa

IMAGE: Moises Caicedo scores Chelsea's first goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday. Photograph:Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half......

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Manchester United sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday after the club failed to show any progress in the Dutchman's third season, leaving the hot seat vacant for a new coach to try their luck at......

'I didn't think I'd get Kohli out like that'

‘Shocking' to get Virat Kohli out off a full toss: New Zealand spinner Mitchell Santner IMAGE: New Zealand players celebrates the wicket of Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI Having spun the......

Doull slams India: Modern batters not as good against spin as Ganguly, Tendulkar

It is a misconception that modern Indian batters are better playing spin...: Simon Doull IMAGE: A shambolic batting performance during the first inning of the Pune Test might have just put the......

PIX: Haaland stuns with 'amazing' goal against Sparta

IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring a goal against Sparta Prague in the Champions League match at Etihad Stadium, Manchester, on Wednesday. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters......