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......

Over 150 hurt in Kerala temple fireworks mishap; SIT to probe case

A fire accident during a Theyyam performance at a temple near Neeleswaram late last night left 154 people injured, eight of them seriously, when firecrackers stored in the vicinity exploded, the......

Midnight explosion at Kerala temple sends shockwaves

Hundreds of people were captivated by watching the auspicious Theyyam ritual at the Veerarkavu Temple in the Kasaragod district of Kerala when a thundering explosion and a ball of fire......

Census to begin next year, no decision on caste data

The much-delayed decadal census exercise and the work to update the National Population Register (NPR) are likely to begin early 2025 and the data will be declared by 2026, thus changing future......

Samsung Plant To Resume After 37 Day Strike

Employees were told to return to work from Monday onwards for a fresh start for improved production. IMAGE: Security guards stand outside the Samsung facility in Sriperumbudur. Photograph: Reuters......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

Samsung has accepted most demands of the workers, says TN govt

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday said Samsung India Electronics has accepted most of the demands of workers, who commenced strike on September 9, and reiterated its request that employees......

RBI changes policy stance to open window for a rate cut

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday but took the first step towards a rate cut as it eased its relatively hawkish policy stance to 'neutral'.......

Will Karan's Dharma Revive Now?

'What is Balaji without Ekta (Kapoor), what is Dharma without Karan (Johar?)' IMAGE: Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham......

Coming Up In Theatres This November

November brings Diwali with it, and the box office may finally get some good news with the release of the festival films, Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Joginder Tuteja shows us what else is......

Krystle-Wamiqa Party With Ektaa

When Ektaa R Kapoor throws a Diwali party, she makes sure to invite film stars as well as her friends from the television industry. What makes Krystle D'Souza so beautiful? Click here to read......

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.''You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are......

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row at Sao Paulo

IMAGE: Australian driver Oscar Piastri, out of contention for the championship, will be expected to follow team orders and help Norris secure a maximum score, but anti-clockwise Interlagos has a......

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Vinicius Junior reacts after missing a chance against FC Barcelona in the LaLiga. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters   For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear......

Will the Shooting League of India be a game-changer?

IMAGE: Picture used for representational purpose only. Photograph: NRAI/X The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Wednesday announced the sport's first ever......

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

Spain ease to victory over Serbia IMAGE: Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring Spain's second goal during the Nations League match against Serbia at Estadio Municipal Nuevo El Arcangel, Cordoba, on......

PIX: Messi magic leads Argentina to win; Brazil cruise

Messi hat-trick leads Argentina to big win IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina's first goal against Bolivia during the World Cup 2026 qualifying match at Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos......