The fundamental responsibility for preventing such crimes and for bringing the criminals to justice rests with the State, and it cannot abdicate that function. Illustration: Dominic......
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......
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 Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will lay down pan-India guidelines on demolition of properties and any religious structure in the middle of a road, be it a 'dargah' or a temple, "has to go"......
'...We should first look at and acknowledge what we have done to ourselves.' 'To not do so opens us to the accusation of rank hypocrisy and also reduces the stature of our globetrotting peaceniks,'......
Framing the next chapter in Swiggy’s journey as a responsible corporate citizen, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Sriharsha Majety unveiled the company’s eagerly awaited......
'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Devina Mehra,......
Starting November 12, Vistara aircraft will be operated under the Air India banner, to be identified by a special four-digit flight code beginning with '2'. IMAGE: A Vistara aircraft at Mumbai......
'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the evidence available.''The Indian economy and financial sector are now well-placed and very resilient in dealing with......
With crude palm oil prices on the rise, companies have started to jack up rates of soaps and edible oils in order to pass on the hike to consumers. A migrant worker pushes a cart as he collects......
Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level".That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar. IMAGE: Karan Johar on the sets of Koffee with......
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 fails to invoke any excitement, despite having two immensely watchable stars Madhuri Dixit and Vidya Balan at its centre, observes Mayur Sanap. After the painfully bland Singham......
'We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.' IMAGE: Sohum Shah and Mohammed Samad in Tumbbad. Earlier this month, actor-producer......
'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.' IMAGE: Jyotika and Mammootty in Kaathal: The Core. At 72, Mammootty is in no mood to slow down. The Malayalam......
IMAGE: Zarin Shihab in Aattam: The Play. Malayalam film Aattam: The Play has won the award for Best Feature Film. Sooraj R Barjatya was judged Best Director for the Hindi movie Uunchai at the......
'If Rohit Sharma doesn't do well, I think he himself will retire from Test cricket, for all you know' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma has struggled for form and admitted to his leadership lapses in the recent......
It was a nightmare India will want to forget soon.In a stunning turn of events, New Zealand pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket as they whitewashed India 3-0 at home. This was the......
Gaikwad leads strong Maharashtra response after Iyer's ton lifts Mumbai IMAGE: RUturaj Gaikwad celebrate with team-mates. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ruturaj Gaikwad hit an unbeaten 80 to lead a......
IMAGE: The Mumbai Indians cheerleaders show off their moves. Photograph: BCCI India's antitrust body has reached an initial assessment that the $8.5 billion India merger of Reliance and Walt......
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......