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......

'Yeh Patthar Nahin Todegi'

There was a memorable meeting with a 'tall, elegant, beautiful girl', who had recently finished her 12th in the strongly tribal Jhabua district, Madhya Pradesh. 'I was shocked. In this whole sea of......

The teacher from Dombautiya

Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study.Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the......

'NRC could be the 21st century Ram Janmabhoomi'

'Even if the government does not implement an all-India NRC before 2024, it will be part of the party's long-term project.' IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supremo and Prime Minister Narendra......

'Prakash Jaju has no credibility'

The latest Bollywood updates. Breaking her silence on former manager Prakash Jaju's claims on her alleged suicide attempts, Priyanka Chopra says he should not have been given attention......

Priyanka Chopra's noble cause

The Bollywood beauty from Jamshedpur, Priyanka Chopra has not forgotten her roots. Her active participation in championing the cause of child and adolescent rights has made her the national......

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

'Parents can now at least relax that there is future in hockey, we can involve our wards in hockey' IMAGE: The inaugural edition of the Women's Hockey India League will be held from January 12-26.......

'Our golden girl Avani Lekhara did it again'

IMAGE: India's Avani Lekhara and Mona Agarwal win Gold and Bronze in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 final at Paris Paralympics 2024. Photograph: ANI Photo/Olympic Khel- X Prime......

Olympic talk: 'India's attitude towards sport must change'

IMAGE: But as I said, our Olympic preparations should continue throughout the year, in four years, continuously, says gymnast Dipa Karmakar.  Photograph: Kind courtesy Dipa Karmakar/X......

Indian trio strike gold at Junior World Boxing C'ships

IMAGE: Indian junior boxers finished the IBA World Championships with 17 medals. Photograph: BFI/X Young pugilists Payal, Nisha and Akansha won a gold medal each after dominating performances as......

Asiad gold medallist Annu Rani's message to girls....

I was on the verge of saying goodbye to sport before Asian Games: Javelin thrower Annu Rani IMAGE: Annu Rani rose from a challenging season to etch her name in history as the first Indian woman to......