The Home Netaji Left Never To Return

Subhas Chandra Bose was under house arrest, yet he pulled out a daring escape from his Elgin Road residence in Calcutta to Germany via Pakistan, Afghanistan, Russia... IMAGE: Netaji Subhas Chandra......

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister......

'Ladki Bahin Will Sink MVA Ship'

'MVA will not know what hit them.''The Ladki Bahin Yojana has brought in a huge wave for Shinde saheb and the Mahayuti alliance.' IMAGE: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Deputy......

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......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

IPOs: Record Rs 32,000 Crore Raised in 1st Half

This year's tally is the second best ever after 2022 when 16 firms raised Rs 40,311 crore, led by LIC's biggest-ever IPO. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   It is not just the......

Lack of domestic capital a hurdle for startups: Infosys co-founder Murthy

The availability of domestic capital to fund startups and an ability to attract talent in the early days are among the biggest challenges faced by entrepreneurs, Infosys co-founder N R Narayana......

86% CEOs bullish about India's economy in 2024

India reclaims 5th position among investment destinations in the world after slipping to 9th in 2023, finds PwC survey. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Most Indian chief executives are......

The Romantics: Of Yash Chopra and his biggest blockbuster: Adi!

Aditya Chopra may be a household name in India, but few have seen his face, recognise his voice or know the brain behind the business outside his tight inner circle.The Romantics makes sure it has......

Missing! Chess Gold, Silver Medals

'I have no idea about such a medal. Never got one,' says Surya Shekhar Ganguly, the national chess champion between 2003 and 2008. Kindly note the image has been published only for......