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......

The protector of women from breast cancer

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland.' 'I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.' IMAGE: Dr Raghu Ram......

'I could not keep Jyoti Babu's last request'

It was impossible to get access to Indira Bhawan, Jyoti Basu'sresidence, without the help of his personal assistant Joykrishna Ghosh. Ghosh worked with the veteran leader for years and the two......

Exclusive interview with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

As the ancient Indian practice of yoga gains widespread acceptance the world over, some 27 patents have been granted to various branches of yoga. Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar believes......

'The human spirit prevails EVERY SINGLE TIME!'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sushmita Sen/Instagram Sushmita Sen: 'My heart goes out to people who are fighting for a single breath...mourning the loss of loved ones...struggling to make a......

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films.Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones. It has been the strangest year of our lives, but films have been important in keeping us sane. And......

20 ways to use a park, Bollywood style!

If there’s one thing you see unfailingly in practically every single Hindi movie, it’s the park. Only did you realise there’s more to it than taking a jog or reading the......

The BEST FOREIGN Films of 2017

Aseem Chhabra gives us the top films that enriched his year. There was a lot of love in different shades in the films of 2017 that I liked -- from a mute woman falling in love with an alien, to a......

'Indian cricket can benefit from Art of Living'

The Lahore attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team was yet another reminder of the growing threat of terrorism in today's world. You could call it 'Munich Olympics attack re-visited', though in......

Readers wishes for John Wright

Name:jagdish shah Message:Hi John Many many happy returns of the day Thanks for working indian cricket team Jagdish Name:Hitendra Message:Wish you a very happy birthday. I hope that you will guide......

Readers wishes for John Wright

Name:jagdish shah Message:Hi John Many many happy returns of the day Thanks for working indian cricket team Jagdish Name:Hitendra Message:Wish you a very happy birthday. I hope that you will guide......