Prof who quit Ashoka says varsity never censored him

Pulapre Balakrishnan, the Ashoka University professor who quit following a row over the resignation of economist Sabyasachi Das from the institution, has written a letter saying the University......

Faculty backs Ashoka Univ prof who quit over paper on BJP's 2019 win

Days after Sabyasachi Das, an assistant professor at Ashoka University, resigned following a controversy over his research paper, Pulapre Balakrishnan, another professor in the economics......

SC stays non-bailable warrant against Raj

The Supreme court on Wednesday stayed a non-bailable warrant issued by a Jharkhand court against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for his alleged statements and hate campaign against North Indians. A Bench......

SC flays Raj Thackeray for remarks

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed displeasure over the recent statements made by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray relating to the north Indians, resulting in violence in Mumbai......

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

'The deal pipeline across products is robust for 2024.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India witnessed robust activity in the equity capital market in 2023, and this momentum is......

Merrill Lynch tops Indian M&A league

Merrill Lynch, the global investment bank, has come on top of the mergers and acquisition league table in India for the first time since it was acquired by Bank of America about five years earlier.......

The T-Shirt Wars

Ajit Balakrishnan on the evolution of a cultural symbol. IMAGE: Mark Zuckerberg, Marlon Brando and Peter Thiel. Photographs: Getty Images   I stood gazing admiringly at the perfect green......

Private equity looks to pounce on cut-price India infrastructure

Private equity investment in Indian infrastructure is poised to pick up following a lengthy dry patch as debt-stressed operators of toll roads and other projects come under pressure from banks to......

'Savitri is stupidly stubborn'

'Acting makes me happy. I feel disappointed when I do not get the right kind of work. Right now, the going is good.' Nanditha Raj made her debut with Teja's Neeku Naaku Dash Dash. She was praised......

Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 arrives today

They first appeared in the cult comedy Ramji Rao Speaking, in 1989. In 1995, they returned with Mannar Mathai Speaking. Now, Mannar Mathai (Innocent), Gopalakrishnan (Mukesh) and Balakrishnan (Sai......

First Look: The return of Mannar Mathai Speaking

In 1989,Ramji Rao Speaking redefined the way Malayali viewers watched comedies. Soon the three leads from the film, Mannar Mathai (Innocent), Balakrishnan (Sai Kumar) and Gopalakrishnan......

Why I remember every frame of Mani Ratnam's films

Movies, I have always believed, are ephemeral in their appeal. A lot of movies heralded as classics by my parents were overdramatic, unrealistic poetry for me. If ever I have to choose a 'first......

Sports Shorts: Trap shooters Kynan, Prithviraj lead at WC

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday IMAGE: Kynan Chenai shot two perfect rounds of 25 to move atop the list at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup. Photograph: Kenan......

Tintu Luka breaks 18-year-old 800m National record

Asian Games silver medallist Tintu Luka ruled the track on the final day of competition at the 35th National Games, smashing an 18-year-old meet record to win the 800 metres gold before inspiring......

Tintu Luka breaks 18-year-old 800m National record

Asian Games silver medallist Tintu Luka ruled the track on the final day of competition at the 35th National Games, smashing an 18-year-old meet record to win the 800 metres gold before inspiring......

'On form pick Yuvi ahead of Sourav'

In the first of a series of weekly chats on cricket, Prem Panicker appeared on the rediff Chat at 1300 EDT/1000 PDT. Following is a transcript of the chat.Also see Prem's blog:......

Birthday wishes to Irfan

Dear Irfan Bhai,Tum jiyo Hazzaro saal,run banao pachass hazzar,wicket leo ak LAKH.Keep up the good work as always.Regards,Deepak Prasad-----------------------------hi irfan wish u happy bday "karka......