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......

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker. IMAGE: Jeff Bezos, owner......

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata.Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the......

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Calling Canada's behaviour 'the pits', India's recalled high commissioner Sanjay Verma says India was backstabbed and treated in a most unprofessional manner by a country that is supposed to be a......

'In No Rush To Say Economy Is Slowing Down'

'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the evidence available.''The Indian economy and financial sector are now well-placed and very resilient in dealing with......

Equity NFO pipeline remains strong despite mkt weakness

The equity market’s recent downturn appears unlikely to slow the brisk pace of mutual fund (MF) scheme launches, at least in the coming weeks. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Last......

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Data collated for 47 BSE50 companies (as of H1FY25) shows employees and workers filed 8,468 complaints in FY24. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Employee grievances at India's top......

Cement Inc valuation hits new peaks despite weak earnings

There has been a sharp slowdown in revenue and profit growth in the cement sector in recent quarters but it is yet to show in the share prices of cement companies. Kindly note the image has been......

Mithya: The Darker Chapter Review: What a Slog!

Mithya The Darker Chapter has a constant been-there-seen-that feeling. Everything is dialled to 11, be it the emotional rundown of the characters or dramatic moments that form their dynamic, notes......

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot. The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh has been made for a Western audience, who would not......

Is Karan Johar Planning To Sell Dharma?

Much of the discussion is happening at a "family level, not a corporate level".That means it is an Ambani or a Goenka in direct talks with Johar. IMAGE: Karan Johar on the sets of Koffee with......

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare.Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads......

Why John Wright enjoyed success as India coach!

'He (John Wright) believed all seniors were leaders in some way, He gave them respect, and a free hand, which l feel Anil Kumble didn't do. Greg Chappell too.' IMAGE: John Wright with Sachin......

LaLiga: Barca, Atletico continue winning streak

IMAGE: Barcelona's Dani Olmo celebrates after scoring against Espanyol in the Catalan derby on Sunday. Photograph: Albert Gea / Reuters LaLiga leaders Barcelona beat Espanyol 3-1 in the Catalan......

Shami's absence a big loss for India: Aus coach McDonald

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami, who had played a significant role in India's successful 2018 tour of Australia, has not played since the ODI World Cup final last November due to an ankle injury.......

How Siraj can overcome struggles in home conditions

The 30-year-old Hyderabadi has so far taken 80 wickets in 30 Test matches but 61 of those scalps have come in 17 away Test matches in three of the SENA countries (South Africa, England, Australia).......

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

Lewandowski nets hat-trick as Barcelona beat Alaves 3-0 IMAGE: FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their second goal. Photograph: Vincent West/Reuters Robert Lewandowski's......