The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom. These facts need to be......
What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......
'I get enormous pleasure from seeing the uplift of an underprivileged or poor person.''I feel elated when I walk on the street and see someone who pushes a handcart talking on a cell phone.'A......
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......
'If a poor voter sees Modi's picture on ration bags it is natural he will vote for Modi and the BJP.' IMAGE: Recipients of free rations in bags carrying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph.......
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......
Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India have moved into the slow lane, dropping 43 per cent in terms of deal value to touch $13.37 billion since January this year to date, compared to the same......
'As long as economic growth remains steady, creating jobs and generating stable incomes, the rise in home loans should not create problems.''If the growth trajectory changes course over the medium......
The $2 billion US-based electronics acoustics major, Bose Corporation plans to make India its second largest market outside the US. Japan is the second largest market of Bose. In a bid to encash......
Messaging platform WhatsApp on Wednesday said it has rolled out a pilot program across 500 villages across Karnataka and Maharashtra, aimed at empowering villagers with access to digital payments......
His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great......
'The world that we live in today has no space for nuance or conversation or debate.''So how does a small film that's not made for the sole reason of earning back your money and which is actually......
'At the end of the interview, as he walked with us to the elevator, he looked at me and said, "Do you think it was my karma that I should have made this film?"' Arthur J Pais/Rediff.com recalls his......
The new breed of Bollywood babes are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for stardom. Priyanka Jain brings you some of the hottest and spiciest new age actresses who don't shy away from......
'Ekta Kapoor candidly confessed that she is equated with scandal, sleaze and shocking content.''So it's gutsy on her part that she is not bothered if our Indian audience is ready for such a Web......
India's billion-strong population will be calling in sick to work, shutting shops early and even cancelling doctor's appointments to make sure they watch Wednesday's much-hyped World Cup semi-final......
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with the players of Atletico De Kolkata during a felicitation ceremony, in Kolkata on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI The members of the victorious inaugural......