'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.''This is not a job that one can take lightly.'......

'India-Canada ties reminiscent of India-Pak relations'

Michael Kugelman, a US-based foreign policy expert and the Director of the South Asia Institute at the Wilson Center, on Monday drawn a bleak comparison between India's deteriorating ties with......

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......

Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC

Criminal cases should not be slapped against journalists merely because their writings are perceived as criticism of the government, the Supreme Court said on Friday. IMAGE: A view of the Supreme......

RIL's Q2 net falls 5% on weak O2C business

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, on Monday reported a 5 per cent fall in the July-September quarter net profit as weak oil refining and petrochemical business hurt......

Monetary Policy's Strong Message To NBFCs

The RBI is fully aware that the high-cost loans and high indebtedness of the borrowers could pose financial stability risks, if not addressed by these NBFCs. Governor Shaktikanta Das has issued a......

RBI unlikely to cut interest rate in October

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to cut the benchmark interest rate in its forthcoming bi-monthly monetary policy review later in the week as retail inflation is still a cause of concern, and there is......

LIC eyes less than 50% stake in standalone health insurance company

State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is not keen on a composite license but it is looking to buy less than 50 per cent stake in a standalone health insurance company to enter the health......

Do Patti Trailer: Kajol Caught In Kriti's Lies

Do Patti is a film about interrogation and differing accounts, with an added layer of psychological drama. That's a fine recipe for an engrossing thriller, vouches Mayur Sanap. It is Kajol against......

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, showcasing Alia in a savage new light, wins Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra. Vasan Bala creates......

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo. IMAGE: Meet The Tribe. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alanna Panday/Instagram Making it big in today's social......

Radhikka, Sharvari, Ananya Win Big

The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards saw many winners, and the stars celebrate their wins on social media. Among the winners in the Original Films section were Best......

Cameron Green's injury a major blow for Australia

Cameron Green's absence will change Australia's bowling dynamics, says Mitchell Starc IMAGE: Cameron Green will undergo surgery to address his back-related troubles which will keep him out of......

India set to embrace 'high risk, high reward' cricket

Gautam Gambhir says won't hold back players from pushing limits IMAGE: Gautam Gambhir backs India’s aggressive Test cricket strategy. Photograph: BCCI/X India head coach Gautam Gambhir......

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

IMAGE: Ibrahima Konate in action for Liverpool. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge / Reuters France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the......

Hussain backs 'seniors' to lead England in Champions Trophy

IMAGE: England's young squad in the recently concluded ODI matches against Australia ended up losing the series by 3-2. Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Former England captain Nasser......

Jaiswal outdoes Sehwag, creates Test history

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a blistering half-century. Photograph: BCCI India's aggressive batting approach, reminiscent of England's ‘Bazball’ strategy, continued......