Smriti Irani's Modi Mistake

It sent shock waves in the party -- a political greenhorn had taken on Modi in his home turf of Gujarat.Smriti had clearly tried to choose sides, in this case Vajpayee's camp.Many felt that this......

Afternoon rain multiplies Delhi's woes amid flood, main roads still inundated

Parts of the national capital received light rainfall on Friday afternoon, adding to the woes of the people as the city grapples with a flood-like situation following the overflowing of the Yamuna......

Gasping for Time: Do Not Run Out On Us

The pandemic is taking a deep, emotional, scarring toll.Will we survive, asks Shruti Vyas.If we do, will we be the same? Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com This time, there is no panic buying.......

Valuations, access to capital spur fintechs' homecoming

Why are financial-technology (fintech) players moving back to India, or doing the reverse-flipping? Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The reasons are financial regulation, better access to......

Nilekani-backed people+ai rolls out AI strategy...

An initiative of Nandan Nilekani’s EkStep Foundation, people+ai on Tuesday unveiled its vision for the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India, dubbed ‘Adbhut India’......

PE investments plummet to 6-year low in FY24

Private equity (PE) investments in India have fallen to a 6-year low at $24.2 billion in the financial year ending March 2024. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Investments via PE deals are......

Revealed: Swiggy, Ola, Flipkart's IPO Plans

'Key indicators for a startup's IPO success include robust financial performance, a well-defined business model, a clear growth strategy, a competitive market position, and a compelling value......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

'I Like Being On The Brink Every Day'

'I want to make it on my own. But could you tell me where to start?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vikas Sethi/Instagram Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actor Vikas Sethi's sudden death shocked friends......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

Ullozhukku Review: Must Watch!

What makes Ullozhukku worth recommending is its ability to surrender to the surprises and yet grow with its characters, observes Divya Nair. When you think of the rains, one of the most common......

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have......