Many Congressmen...: Kharge counters 'batenge...' slogan

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asserted that several leaders from his party have laid down their lives to unite the country, countering Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's......

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......

The Garbage Collector Whose Book Is Taught At Uni

'Not even in my wildest dreams did I think I would write a book one day.' IMAGE: S Dhanuja Kumari while collecting garbage. All photographs: Kind courtesy Dhanuja Kumari   S Dhanuja Kumari's......

'He Will Always Be Gafoormama, The Indulgent Uncle'

'The intellectual A G Noorani and A G Noorani the family man sound like a contradiction in terms, but both aspects were integral parts of the individual.' All Illustrations: Dominic......

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'A few years back two big politicians -- both good friends of mine -- came to me and offered (to keep with) me big money. They said they had full faith in me and they wanted to keep Rs 10,000......

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

India allegedly switches semi-final pitch without ICC approval. IMAGE: Head Coach Rahul Dravid with Captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI   World Cup 2023 is facing a major dispute with......

'Phenomenon' Kane basks in praise after record goal run

IMAGE: Following his move to Bayern, Harry Kane has enjoyed a sensational goal-scoring run. Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane arrived in Germany on a......

Anderson gutted for injured Archer; Bairstow sympathises with dropped Foakes

IMAGE: Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is the highest run-getter so far in IPL 2023 with 575 runs. Photograph: Reuters/Files England's veteran pacer James Anderson expressed sympathy for......

'India most under-performing white-ball team in history'

'Every player in the world who goes to the Indian Premier League says how it improves their game but what have India ever delivered?' IMAGE: The Indian team were labelled "clueless" and "out of......

IOC mulling return of anti-war Russian athletes

IMAGE: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach stressed that the current guidance on Russian athletes was still standing but added that the IOC also needed to think about the future.......