'Modi Bought A Reprieve, Not A Resolution'

'Modi's intention was to create goodwill that will allow India to be seen by Trump as more than just a bad tariff problem.''He succeeded brilliantly on that count but none of these wins are......

Nirmalaji Releases The Nuclear Genie

'If the BJP detoxifies the nuclear liability law, it will bring economic, environmental and, most of all, strategic benefits.''Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that this Budget promise is......

When Zakir Hussain beat BigB to be voted 'sexiest man'

His fingers flew, fluttered and floated in quicksilver changes of raga and rhythm, drumming up music and magic. IMAGE: Tabla Maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Photograph: ANI Photo Zakir Hussain was......

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......

How Dr Singh Changed Stockmarkets

'He will be remembered more for what he did as finance minister -- as someone who functioned well when the political fallout was taken care of.' IMAGE: Then prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh in......

CRED's Kunal Shah Is Top Startup Founder-Investor

Kunal Shah has funded over 266 startups including Razorpay, Snapdeal, Zetwork, BlueSmart, Unacademy, Bliss Club, and Spinny, amongst others. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Kunal Shah, the......

6 Historicals To Look Forward To

The blazing success of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava has laid out a path for more eventful year at the movies as an exciting line-up of historical biopics queue up for the big screen. Here are six......

The Reason Why She's Trending...

It's a big month for Mawra Hocane. The Pakistani actor, who got married on February 5, would have probably faded into oblivion in India but the re-release of her 2016 film, Sanam Teri Kasam,......

'I Don't Like My Parents To See Me Cry'

'I used to plan my life earlier, but life does not go according to a plan.''So now, I just go with the flow and see where life takes me.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Kaveri Kapur/Instagram Suchitra......

'Shah Rukh Is Ready To Direct A Film'

'His understanding of human nature and emotions can never be matched by me.' IMAGE: Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan promote My Name Is Khan with Director Karan Johar at the Berlinale International Film......

Will SRH's Big Hitters Dominate IPL 2025?

IMAGE: Can the lethal trio of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen weave their magic with the bat once again for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025? Photograph: BCCI Sunrisers Hyderabad......

KKR Vs MI: Who Took Best Catch? VOTE!

Chasing a meagre 117 for victory, Ryan Rickelton scored his maiden IPL 50 and Suryakumar Yadav put the finishing touches with a 9-ball 27 as Mumbai Indians raced to victory against the Kolkata......

Sai Kishore's genius tactics destroy RCB

R Sai Kishore bowled just three balls to Krunal Pandya but that small passage spread across 13th and 15th over of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's innings revealed the big strides the Gujarat Titans......

CSK Vs MI: Who Fielded Best? Vote!

Chennai Super Kings' opener against Mumbai Indians didn't exactly have fireworks but the crowds got at least one thing they came for. The crowds at Chepauk expected abracadabra from their beloved......

CSK Vs RR: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rajasthan Royals opened their account in IPL 2025 with a hard fought win over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday, March 30, 2025. After two back-to-back defeats, RR put up an all-round show to subdue......