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1st Hindu Congresswoman named US intelligence head

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democrat and the first-ever Hindu elected to the US Congress, would serve as Director of National......

Kamala Harris speaks: 'Concede polls but not the fight'

Shortly after conceding the presidential race to Donald Trump, Vice President Kamala Harris urged supporters to accept the election results and pledged to ensure a peaceful transfer of power to the......

God spared my life for a reason: Trump in victory speech

Donald Trump on Wednesday promised to bring a “golden age” for America, as he appeared poised to win the presidential election with a mandate he called “unprecedented and......

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......

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

United States President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and......

America mourns: 'Ratan Tata drove India to prosperity'

The US on Wednesday mourned the death of veteran industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Naval Tata, remembering him as someone who drove India to greater prosperity and development. Photograph:......

Foreign Brands Are Eyeing India Again

Whether it's Carrefour, Ford, or other foreign majors, they are ready to adjust their strategies and design their plans in a way that would address the Indian consumption story. IMAGE: A......

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market... IMAGE: Mahindra and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra at the launch of the BSA Gold Star 650 at......

Modi discusses India's growth story with top American thought leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met leading American economist Paul Romer, investor and co-founder of hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio, and other eminent thought leaders and exchanged......

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot. The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh has been made for a Western audience, who would not......

Love, Sitara Review: Confused Drama

Love, Sitara doesn't flesh out the people or their problems enough to give us a glimpse into their minds, observes Sukanya Verma. Love, Sitara starts off by quoting Leo Tolstoy's opening line from......

Jigra Teaser: Can't Wait For The Film!

This is no straight-forward sob story, observes Mayur Sanap. It's always exciting to see a talented film-maker making a leap into the world of big budget, mainstream cinema and put their......

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory. As the 2024 Paris Games......

What Kartik Has In Common With Aishwarya

Christian Bale is a case in extremes. From dangerously starving himself to lose weight for his insomniac character in The Machinist to stuffing his mouth in junk food to gain weight in American......

Swiatek leads Poland to historic win over Czech Republic

IMAGE: Poland's Iga Swiatek and Katarzyna Kawa in action during the Billie Jean King Cup Finals doubles match against the Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova and Katerina Siniakova, at Palacio de......

Zheng storms into Pan Pacific Open Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng downs Shnaider to book Kenin clash in Tokyo final IMAGE: Zheng Qinwen sealed a spot in the final in Tokyo for a second time in her career. Photograph: Florence Lo/Reuters Zheng Qinwen......

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

IMAGE: As a child Carlos Alcaraz had watched Rafael Nadal and was grateful for the ‘immense gift’ of playing alongside him at the Paris Olympics earlier this year which was held at......

Chess Champs stress team spirit: 'We did it together'

IMAGE: Chess legend Viswanathan Anand with the Indian men's and women's teams as they celebrate on the podium. Photograph: FIDE/Michal Walusza A dream come true, a nice feeling. The......

Chess Olympiad: India men inch closer to gold after Gukesh's win

The Indian women also had a good outing on Saturday and with Georgia likely to post a victory against Kazakhstan, it seemed that the Indian eves were likely to regain the top position and become......

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