'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

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 Messages From The Bahraich Riots

The way the Bahraich riot has played out should worry the BJP.The party has emboldened Hindu youngsters to such an extent that its MLAs feel the need to go to the police against their party......

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi with......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

The Men We Loved In 2024

2024 in Hindi cinema wasn't as much about superstardom or showboating as actors shining in astutely written roles or rising from the sidelines to leave a lasting impact. Good, bad, evil, we saw a......

'I'm Still Struggling'

'At 25, there are no work offers coming your way, so how do you move ahead in life?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Sunny Kaushal/Instagram As his elder brother Vicky Kaushal flies in top gear towards......

Ulajh Review: Diplomatic Doldrums

Ulajh strikes you as an attempt at statement-making gone horribly wrong, a punchline that doesn't land, a roar that never reaches the ear, observes Sreehari Nair. In Sudhanshu Saria's Ulajh,......

PIX: Errani-Vavassori win US Open mixed doubles crown

IMAGE: Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori celebrate after winning the US Open mixed doubles final against Taylor Townsend and Donald Young of the United States at Flushing Meadows, New York,......

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

IMAGE: Team India players celebrate after winning the Olympic Hockey Third Place Playoff against Spain. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis In Tokyo, they celebrated the resurgence of a dormant emotion......

Vinesh Disqualification: 'The whole of India is in shock'

IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat was disqualified on Wednesday from the Paris Olympics after being found overweight ahead of her women's 50kg final. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters India was in a state of......

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

IMAGE: France's Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in the men's surfing event at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Photograph: Ed Sloane/Reuters Tahitian Kauli......

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

IMAGE: Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi celebrates after winning the men's high jump final  at the Tokyo Olympics. Photograph: Manon Cruz / Reuters Three years ago Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim of......