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......

Only 28.5% Youth Are Digitally Literate

Goa has the highest number of people who could 'search the Internet for information and can send or receive e-mails and can perform online banking transactions'. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has......

India Needs A National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global......

Civil services, armed forces must unite against cyberattacks: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said cyberattacks have emerged as a major threat to national security and the civil services and armed forces must join hands to create a secure nationwide......

Crude oil may slip to low $60s by 2025-end

Crude oil prices could dip to the low $60s by the end of 2025 after rising to $80 a barrel in the last quarter (October–December) of 2024 — up nearly 10 per cent from current levels,......

Crude imports from US rebound as Russia sanctions get tighter

Even as Russia and West Asia have been slugging it out for market share in India to sell their crude oil, the US is quietly making its moves on the sidelines. Photograph: Carlos Garcia......

Despite wars in Europe and West Asia, oil shock fears yet to materialise

The oil industry experienced three upheavals between 1973 and 1991, which seem to be etched in the memory of the industry’s decision makers. Photograph: Dado Ruvic/Reuters Naturally, at the......

Iran-Israel Flare-Up Tests India's Oil Reserves

'Any escalation that may hit the oil production of Iran or affect the oil transit through the Strait can result in a spike in oil prices.' IMAGE: The apparent remains of a ballistic missile in the......

Champions League: McTominay says Ten Hag has players' support

IMAGE: Manchester United players at a training session on Monday. Photograph: Manchester United/X/span> With Manchester United's slender survival hopes in the Champions League hinging on......

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

IMAGE: The opening ceremony celebrated traditional Maori culture including the famous Haka war dance. Photograph: David Rowland/Reuters New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock......

Alone and cornered... Kohli had no option but to quit

The Indian team has moved beyond Virat Kohli - The Leader, it will now only be about Virat Kohli- The Batter. IMAGE: His relations with the BCCI having reached its lowest ebb, it can be safely......

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimated Bryant's luxury passenger helicopter hit the ground at a speed of more than 2,000 feet (610 m) per minute. IMAGE: NBA......