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......

Bharat Bandh hits life in Bihar, J'hand, tribal belts

The daylong nationwide strike called by some Dalit and Adivasi groups against the Supreme Court's verdict on the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes affected normal life in Bihar and Jharkhand......

Doctor's murder: Protest enters Day 3, hospital services remain affected

The protest over the alleged rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata entered its third day on Wednesday disrupting healthcare services in several states across the country, even as a......

Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Jean Dreze

Development economist Jean Dreze said the Indian democracy is currently navigating a crisis that is not only limited to the 'recent wave of authoritarianism' but also suppression of opposition......

Nitish Kumar's biggest challenge at the moment

Around 275,000 migrant labourers and their family members have returned to the state. According to the state government, this number could exceed 1 million by the end of this month. As the NDA......

After Amazon, Mastercard says it will invest $1 bn in India

The proposed investment will be made over a period of five years in our India operations, which includes an R&D facility at Pune and another centre at Vadodara. Global payments company Mastercard......

Jharkhand has ambitious plans to woo investors

Many of India’s states are in action mode to improve their profile and create a conducive policy environment for investments. Some have, of course, failed to move with the changing......

Test career ends, but 'Brand Dhoni' all set for new innings

Mahendra Singh Dhoni dropped a bombshell on Tuesday by announcing his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect, but Brand Dhoni will continue to play a long innings. For one, he will......

'I don't want to treat my audience like idiots'

'When the audience leaves the theatres (after watching Dear Dad), they will have a smile on their faces. They will not be disappointed. That's a 100 per cent guarantee.' Dear Dad director......

The real hero of Aligarh

Dr Ramchandra Siras, whose life has inspired the film Aligarh, was a man determined to be a freak in the show called Life, says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel. IMAGE: Manoj Bajpayee, right, plays Dr......

Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates university scholarship in Melbourne on his name

The scholarship will be presented every four years by Amitabh Bachchan to an Indian citizen to develop a thesis related to media, digital technology and communication. Amitabh Bachchan awarded a......

Head constable's daughter who became a shot putter by accident!

IMAGE: Kiran Baliyan ended a 72-year wait. Photograph: Anurag Thakur/X The daughter of a traffic police head constable in Meerut, Kiran Baliyan was an accidental shot putter as her name was......

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

IMAGE: Samarth Vyas hit a blazing 200 off 130 balls. Photograph: IDCF Twitter Saurashtra opener Samarth Vyas recorded a magnificent double century while Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged an incredible......

Hope to play my last T20 in Chennai: Dhoni

IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin receives an autographed Chennai Super Kings jersey from Mahendra Singh Dhoni during a Champions Call felicitation ceremony, held for IPL 2021 champions......

39 facts you must know about Dhoni

So we won't be seeing Mahi wield his willow in an international game again. There is sadness reading about Dhoni's departure from the cricketing world stage, but also wonderment at haveing seen him......

Ranji roundup: Ashwin made to work hard on Day 1

A roundup of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Thursday. IMAGE: The India Test spinner had one wicket to show in 21 overs during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy Group B match against Madhya Pradesh.......