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......

Will rebels upset Mahayuti, MVA poll plans in Maha?

Major political parties in Maharashtra are facing rebellion in their ranks as party workers denied tickets have defied their leaderships and filed nominations for the assembly polls, posing a......

Upset BJP leaders to fight against ally Sena in Jalna

Three Bharatiya Janata Party leaders have threatened to contest as Independents from Jalna in the upcoming Maharashtra assembly polls after the seat went to Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena as part of......

The Messages From The Bahraich Riots

The way the Bahraich riot has played out should worry the BJP.The party has emboldened Hindu youngsters to such an extent that its MLAs feel the need to go to the police against their party......

India Inc feels the heat of West Asia conflict

Industry execs nervous about rising freight cost, longer delivery time Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Closely watched by the world for any escalation, the Iran-Israel conflict is already......

Medical inflation, high coverage drive up ticket sizes for retail health insurers

The average ticket size of retail health insurance in India has increased by nearly 48 per cent over 6 years due to elevated medical inflation and increased demand for higher coverage policies......

'Is it usual for a store to be empty at 6 pm?'

'Due to rural stress, volumes continue to remain an issue for the industry, and we are yet to see any revival in demand.' IMAGE: A shop owner arranges snacks inside his store. Kindly note the......

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the ‘the greatest upward potential’ according to research by Tufts University’s business school, the......

The Gorgeous Athiya Shetty

Shriya wins Best Actor...beautiful things are happening for Raashii... Dulquer is back! Photograph: Kind courtesy Athiya Shetty/Instagram Athiya Shetty looks ethereal in a heirloom sari by......

Swara's Daughter Turns One

Photograph: Kind courtesy Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad/Instagram Swara Bhasker and Fahad Ahmad's daughter Raabiyaa celebrated her first birthday on September 23, and the parents shared pictures......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

'Door Was Locked; I Was Helpless'

'I had sought help but did not receive any support. Nobody was there.' IMAGE: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan meets with Justice Hema, left, in Thiruvananthapuram as she submits a report on......

Shami set to join Team India in Australia?

IMAGE: Bengal pacer Mohammed Shami, playing his first competitive match after an injury lay-off of nearly a year, took 4 for 54 in 19 overs in the Ranji Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh.......

Will Delhi's Kohli, Pant play Ranji Trophy cricket?

IMAGE: Virat Kohli last played a Ranji Trophy game back in November 2012. Photograph: BCCI/X Star India batter Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's list of probables for the upcoming Ranji......

'I saw the spark in Gukesh at 7'

From extracurricular activity to chess World Champion: Gukesh's inspiring journey IMAGE: Dommaraju Gukesh won the individual gold medal on the top board. Photograph: FIDE/Michal Walusza It......

Manu's Dad Slams Neeraj 'Marriage' Talk

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker with her mother Sumedha. Photograph: Manu Bhaker/Instagram After a recent video of Manu Bhaker's mother Sumedha Bhaker meeting javelin star Neeraj Chopra went viral leading to......

What went wrong for Indian boxers in Paris?

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen is supported in her corner during her fight against Yu Wu of China. Photograph: Isabel Infantes / Reuters The Indian boxing contingent, that featured two reigning world......