How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion'......

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......

ECI Factor Gives BJP Poll Advantage!

'Unlike in the sporting arena, where sports federations moved from partisan to impartial referees, in Indian democracy's biggest festival, it appears we are moving backward from unbiased and......

Be number one or ....: 100-yr-old ex-aide on Ratan Tata's mantra

A Journey with Ratan Tata was a tale of humility and friendship, says former Coal India chairman RN Sharma who served major Tata Group companies in key posts.' IMAGE: A hearse van carrying the......

What Does RBI Want To Discuss With Private Banks?

Senior bankers anticipate discussions on issues related to technology, cyber security, and customer protection. IMAGE: Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das. Photograph: Francis......

Google Cloud's ambitious India plans

India is among the fastest-growing markets for Google in the cloud services segment, a senior executive has said, adding that the tech giant is looking to partner companies in their business......

Bourses up vigil on SME IPOs: Mandate comprehensive financial disclosures

Stock exchanges have intensified vigil on Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) listings by mandating more comprehensive financial disclosures and enhanced monitoring of utilisation of issue proceeds......

'We want to build best housing finance company of future'

'Opportunity is there in each segment of the market. There is opportunity in affordable and specifically governed by government initiatives as well as for housing for all.' Photograph: Kind......

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'...without looking into yourself.''What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.' IMAGE: Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in Paradise. A film-maker, who chooses to make a......

Aavesham: The Psycho As Self-Designated Guardian

Watching Aavesham is like sprinting through the whole history of our mass-masala movies and seeing it in a new light, notes Sreehari Nair.And this, incidentally, is the story of Fahadh Faasil's......

Is He India's Finest Director Of Romcoms?

Girish AD doesn't make romantic comedies so much as he elevates the genre, observes Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Mamitha Baiju and Naslen in Premalu. I consider Thanneer Mathan Dinangal and Super......

'Rahul performed in SA; he can in Aus too': Gavaskar

'Like all batters he will need some luck at the start, and if he gets that he can get the team off to a solid opening,' says the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. IMAGE: India's K L Rahul celebrates his......

'I'm Excited To Play In Australia'

'The ball is different, the wicket is different. But I think we know that. I think we are ready mentally.'   IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal is eager to make his mark in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy......

When It Was Bradman Versus India

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in......

ATP Finals: Fritz fizzles out, Sinner cruises to victory

IMAGE: Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during his singles group stage match against Taylor Fritz of the US. Photograph: Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters World number one Jannik Sinner made it two wins......

No confirmation yet on Rohit's availability for Perth Test: Gambhir

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma is likely to miss the first Test in Perth due to personal reasons. Photograph: BCCI K L Rahul or Abhimanyu Easwaran will open the batting for India if captain Rohit Sharma is......