BEST bus crash: Initial probe highlights training gaps

The Mumbai Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials have said they suspect 'human error' and 'lack of proper training' led to the horrific accident in Kurla where a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply......

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a......

'Ratan Tata Is No More, But Tata Name Will Live Forever'

'The people of India have shown immense faith in the Tata group as they have never broken the trust of Indians.' IMAGE: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran speaks to mourners who have come to pay......

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......

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in......

IPO boom: Record Rs 1.6 lakh cr raised in 2024

Fundraising momentum is expected to accelerate further in the New Year, potentially surpassing 2024's record figures. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Fundraising via IPOs in India hit......

At Rs 1.2 trn, IPO mopup set to hit new high in 2024

The calendar year 2024 is set to go down as the best year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in terms of funds raised. Photograph: Kind courtesy Geralt/Pixabay Following the IPOs of food......

Ratan Tata, As I Knew Him

Ratan was extremely ethical in his dealings, which he brought to bear on the business house which he helmed, remembers Sailesh Kottary. IMAGE: Ratan Tata, chairman emeritus, Tata Sons, at the......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty......

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained......

Bollywood's Forever Dancing Queen

It wouldn't be wrong to say Katrina Kaif danced her way to the top. One of the best in the business today, the super-toned stunner's career is brimming in chartbuster imagery. No soon the music......

Top 10 Moments From Oscars 2024

IMAGE: Emma Stone celebrates her Best Actress win with presenters, Jennifer Lawrence, Michelle Yeoh, Charlize Theron and Jessica Lange. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Love them,......

Juned's Journey: From Driving Autos To Winning Irani Cup

'I was irregular for practice because I had to drive the autorickshaw to sustain my daily expenses in Mumbai and also to send money to my mother back in Kannauj, so I could not miss even a day of......

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

IMAGE: David Beckham with Sachin Tendulkar at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Photograph: ICC/X He came, he saw and he left, mesmerised by the electric atmosphere at Mumbai's Wankhede......

Paralympics: Silver for Devendra; Sundar wins bronze in javelin

IMAGE: India's Devendra Jhajharia celebrates winning silver in the men's javelin throw - F46 event on day 6 of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo, on Monday. Photograph: Carmen Mandato/Getty......

US Masters: Woods swears he's back in contention

The fist pumps were back and so were the profanities he had sworn off as Tiger Woods showed both sides of his game and personality in a combative third round at the US Masters on Saturday. Fans......