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......

'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......

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Kamala Harris, daughter of immigrants, scripted history as she broke the glass ceiling in the world's oldest democracy to be elected America's first Black and South Asian-descent woman Vice......

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Sukanya Verma gives us 26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan! In actor Benedict Cumberbatch's words, 'The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone......

'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......

The Top 10 Films at Cannes 2015

Gerson da Cunha lists his favourite films from the recently concluded Cannes International Film Festival. If there’s one point the 68th Cannes International Film Festival has underlined,......

Birthday Special: The A to Z of Aamir Khan

Sukanya Verma gives us 26 reasons why we love Aamir Khan! In actor Benedict Cumberbatch's words, 'The further you get away from yourself, the more challenging it is. Not to be in your comfort zone......

'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......

'Women boxers will return with 3-4 gold medals from Asian Games'

'The experience and dedication of our boxers make me confident in their abilities to excel at the Asian Games.' IMAGE: Coach Amanpreet Kaur. Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy Amanpreet......