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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......

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik meets Pak PM

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik Wednesday called on Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who praised his lectures and said they are "insightful and impactful". IMAGE: Controversial......

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia on Wednesday said it would support Pakistan's bid to join BRICS as the two countries decided to further strengthen their ties by promoting bilateral trade and cultural links. IMAGE: Prime......

A Salute To An IAF Legend

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into......

37 killed in 2 deadly attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan

Heavily-armed Baloch gunmen killed at least 37 people in separate attacks in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Monday, as the insurgent attacks spiked in the region bordering Afghanistan......

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors......

A Budget With An Eye On Elections

Nirmala Sitharaman's messaging was clear when she presented a well-balanced Budget with an eye on state elections in nine states followed by a general election next year, observes Ramesh Menon.......

Amartya Sen, Home in the World

Amartyada, says Omkar Goswami, thank you for being the humane, caring and socially concerned economist that you are. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Born in 1933, Amartya Sen......

Why Mohammad Rafi Will Always Be Missed

Mohammad Rafi had a powerful range that could accommodate anything from the sublime O duniya ke rakhwale for Bharat Bhushan in Baiju Bawra to the eccentric Badan pe sitare lapete huye for Shammi......

Tejas: Don't Get IAF Wrong!

'For god's sake, portray the armed forces in the correct manner,' asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe after watching Tejas. IMAGE: Kangana Ranaut as Tejas Gill in Tejas. A long......

Jubilee Review: Amazing Winner!

Jubilee's irresistible celebration of cinema and all its good, bad, ugly ways lives up to its title, applauds Sukanya Verma. Cinema's indelible quality can make memories made on screen memories of......

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy Review: Tensions Run High

Mukhbir: The Story Of A Spy makes up in elegance of language and production design what it lacks in flashy derring do that most actioners rely on to keep the audience hooked, observes Deepa......

Sita Ramam Review

Sita Ramam is a subtle reminder that, in a world where you can be anything, the best thing you can be is kind, observes Divya Nair. 'How far will you go for love?' is a theme often repeated in......

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.' IMAGE: Chandu Borde at the Chandu Borde Pavillion at the Poona Club. Photograph: Archana......

Khawaja expects players to be picked on class, not form

IMAGE: Australian opener Usman Khawaja. Photograph: BCCI Australian Test batter Usman Khawaja has urged the national selectors to look for class over form when they choose his next opening......

Davey's been an absolute champion: Maxwell reacts to Johnson's column

IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell hailed David Warner as a champion of Australian cricket. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has refused to get drawn into the......

Maxwell's ambition: Can the T20 ace shine in whites?

Glenn Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series IMAGE: Can Glenn Maxwell conquer the subcontinent challenge? Photograph: ICC/X Limited-overs specialist Glenn......

'Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind, they've paid their dues'

IMAGE: Usman Khawaja hailed David Warner as a hero. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has mounted a spirited defence of David Warner after former team-mate......

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