'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.' IMAGE: Republican presidential nominee Donald J Trump during his campaign rally at the Van Andel......

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......

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi with......

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......

Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory

'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.' IMAGE: Ratan Tata, then chairman of the Tata Group, at the Tata Steel annual general meeting in......

Pernod Ricard raises India bar on premium play

French wine and spirits maker Pernod Ricard expects to report low double-digit growth in India in the medium-term on the back of a strong premiumisation trend emerging in the country. Photograph:......

Kirana vs Q-com on table

The government is set to examine concerns over quick commerce companies potentially undermining businesses of local kirana stores, particularly in the context of the draft Digital Competition Bill,......

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

The deal with Nokia will be signed in San Francisco on Friday morning in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is on a 17-day trip to the US to attract fresh investments.......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

'Most Hectic Yet Magical Days Of My Life'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Pranitha Subhash/Instagram Pranitha Subhash and her businessman husband Nitin Raju welcomed their second child, a baby boy, a few days ago. The Bhuj: The Pride Of India......

The E-Rickshaw Driver Who Won Big On KBC

'Since I got married, I've seen him watch KBC all the time.''We never have songs or movies playing on our TV; it's always general knowledge and current affairs.' IMAGE: Paras Mani Singh with......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

Why India withdrew from Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan

IMAGE: CABI pulls out of T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan. Photograph: CABI/X The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has made the decision to withdraw from the upcoming......

'Hanging up my racquet. Thank you'

IMAGE: Prajnesh Gunneswaran won singles bronze in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Prajnesh Gunneswaran/Instagram Asian Games bronze medal winner Prajnesh Gunneswaran......

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.' IMAGE: Washington Sundar is handy with the bat lower down the order. Photograph: BCCI......

Boxer Jangra creates history with WBF World title!

IMAGE: Mandeep Jangra celebrates after winning the World Boxing Federation's Super Featherweight World title. Photograph: Mandeep Jangra/Instagram India's professional boxer Mandeep Jangra won the......

'Hopefully, we can just keep chipping away like Kiwis do'

IMAGE: Daryl Mitchell celebrates his half-century on Day 1 of the 3rd Test in Mumbai, on Friday. Photograph: BCCI New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell on Friday said the third Test against India was......