Abandoned newborn survives 50 wounds, animal bites

In a tale of miraculous survival, an abandoned newborn found clinging to his life from the branches of a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur in August has fought back from the jaws of death after......

RG Kar rape-murder case: Trial to begin on November 11

Eighty-seven days after the body of a woman medic was found at state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a Kolkata court on Monday framed charges against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy. IMAGE:......

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......

40 Years Later, Can The Wounds Ever Heal?

As a consequence of prominence given to the brutality during those few days, a very important aspect of that episode got almost glossed over. This was the intervention by a very significant section......

Taxmen allowed to waive or reduce interest due from assessee with riders

The income tax department has allowed tax officials to either waive or reduce interest payable by a taxpayer, subject to specified conditions. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Under the......

Q2 results: Slow growth bottoming out in the top five IT companies

The second-quarter performance of the top five information-technology services firms gives the hint that slow growth has bottomed out on the back of discretionary spending kicking in for the......

FPIs take out Rs 58,711 cr from equities so far in Oct

Foreign investors turned net sellers in October, withdrawing shares worth Rs 58,711 crore in the month so far owing to escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, a sharp rise in crude oil prices,......

'Noel Tata Should Be Inducted Into Tata Sons Soon'

'The quality of a leader should be such that even if the leader is not there, the institution carries on.' IMAGE: Noel Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy CII/X   It will be business as usual for......

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Joginder Tuteja reveals some surprises coming up on OTT.   Amar Prem Ki Prem KahaniRelease Date: October 4Where to watch: JIO Cinema Six years ago, Ayushmann Khurrana and Jitendra......

A Film From Manipur That You Must See

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.''I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.' IMAGE: Gugun Kipgen in......

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......

Rhodes names India's 'complete all-round fielder'...

IMAGE: Ravindra Jadeja dives to his left in an attempt to stop the ball during an ODI against Australia in Rajkot, on January 17, 2020. Photograph: BCCI South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes......