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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......

Why Chirag Paswan thinks Kangana won't do a film with him

Union minister Chirag Paswan, who joined politics after a failed Bollywood debut, has no plans to make a comeback in films and also jokes that he is such a 'bad actor' that even his Lok Sabha......

'Not letting you off the hook': SC asks Ramdev to issue public apology

The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned yoga guru Ramdev and his aide Balkrishna against any attempt to "degrade allopathy" and permitted them to tender a "public apology and show contrition" within a......

Why Trudeau Cannot Ignore Canadian Sikhs

Sikhs have more in the way of domestic clout and electoral representation in Canada than they do in India.No politician in Ottawa can ignore a community with this level of representation, notes......

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Rahul Gandhi could be where Modi has not been.Modi aspired to be with the pantheon of gods on the walls, while Rahul could sit with the family because there is a family member in the picture. A......

Shareholder bonhomie at Naik's last AGM as an era draws to a close

At the annual general meeting (AGM) of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Wednesday, shareholders made the usual request to the top management for bonus shares. But this time, the setting was different.......

ICICI case: Videocon's Dhoot says his arrest was unnecessary; CBI says he was evading probe

The lawyer of Videocon Group promoter Venugopal Dhoot on Friday argued before the Bombay high court that the industrialist's arrest in the ICICI Bank loan fraud case was unwarranted as he was......

Loveyapa Review: Love Yeah, Leads Pah!

Khushi fares better in emotional scenes but her chemistry with Junaid has the passion of a toothpaste campaign, observes Sukanya Verma. Back in 1995, pop singer Anaida crooned, Love today hain ahi......

Why Satya Continues To Sting And Sing

While Satya's pleasures are palpable -- among them the poetry of the coarse language, the mercifully rough-hewn texture, the oh-so-familiar underdog story -- these pleasures hit you at a completely......

All We Imagine As Poetry

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair. IMAGE: Kani Kusruti and......

My Top Films Of 2024

When I look back at 2024 at the movies, it feels like it lacked that extra something. Most films felt like recycled formulas wanting to reclaim the box office by hook or crook. And the ones that......

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon. Pushpa: The Rule, the much anticipated sequel......

'Rohit Plays With Zero Conviction'

IMAGE: In his last 16 innings across all three formats, Rohit has scored 166 runs at an average of 10.37. Photograph: BCCI Rohit Sharma's form or lack thereof is for all to see. And his......

Virat and Anushka's Cozy Dosa Date

IMAGE: Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's unexpected visit turned into a fan's dream. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Benne Bombay/Instagram Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, the power couple of......

Why Sanju Will Cherish Rohit Forever

Sanju Samson was to play the T20 World Cup final.Then, Skipper Rohit Sharma changed his mind.In typical Rohit style, he then spent 10 minutes explaining to Sanju why he was being excluded from the......

Musheer steals the show in Duleep Trophy debut

IMAGE: Musheer Khan’s unbeaten century helped India B recover from a difficult start and post a respectable total. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Rishabh Pant's much-awaited return to......

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

IMAGE: Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, who won the silver in the mixed team 10-meter air pistol event in Paris 2024 Olympics combined with Sevval Ilayda Tarhan, is pictured during a training in......

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