A Day That Ustad Zakir Hussain Gifted Me

The eulogies will pour for Ustad Zakir Hussain.There will be those who recount his genius, his enterprise, his achievements, his grace, and his charm.I have no selfies or autographs to remember him......

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......

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.''But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a......

Why I Mourn Sitaram Yechury

There are few leaders in the Opposition line up who can claim a path to party leadership like Sitaram Yechury and certainly, very few who blended that ascent through student politics with awareness......

FPIs' love affair with Indian markets continues; pump Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023

In a dazzling resurgence, foreign investors have graced the Indian equity markets with an influx of nearly Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 2023, fuelled by optimism over the country's resilient economic......

Reliance-NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in India

US technology company NVIDIA and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Friday announced a partnership to build AI supercomputers in India. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories

Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.......

8 Times You Couldn't Look Away From Zeenat Aman

Zeenat Aman had scored more hit songs than any of her contemporaries.This can be attributed partly to happenstance and partly to the fact that her forte for high glamour could be showcased most......

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.   Ankur (1974)Where to watch? YouTube Many film buffs,......

Tiger 3 review: Some Fan Service, Some Fun!

Too bad the one time it is friendly to the environment, Tiger chooses to celebrate his Diwali with 'meetha' and not 'pathaaka', points out Sukanya Verma. You know the Tiger is on its knees when......

'The dynamics have changed but the skill set remains the same'

IMAGE: India won the hockey World Cup on March 15, 1975, in Kuala Lumpur, after defeating Pakistan. Photograph: Kind courtesy Joy Bhattacharya/X World Cup-winning striker Ashok Kumar, son of the......

PIX: Portugal, Spain, Germany, France in Nations League semis

A round-up of Sunday's Nations League quarter-final second leg matches. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring Portugal's second goal in the Nations League quarter-final second leg......

WPL PIX: Mooney's masterclass leads Giants to victory!

IMAGE: Gujarat Giants' opener Beth Mooney hits out during the WPL 202t match against UP Warriorz on Monday. Photograph: BCCI Beth Mooney smashed an unbeaten 96 as a dominant Gujarat Giants......

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye top spot; UP Warriorz first win

IMAGE: Delhi Capitals players celebrate the wicket of Dani Wyatt-Hodge of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League 2025 match at the BCA stadium, Vadodara, February 17, February......

WPL: Gujarat Giants eye redemption against UP Warriorz

IMAGE: Gujarat Giants will be aiming for an improved showing after suffering a six-wicket defeat against RCB on Friday. Photograph: BCCI Gujarat Giants will be looking to bounce back from their......