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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......

Mahayuti govt conspired to shift C-295 facility to Gujarat: Cong

The Congress on Monday claimed that the Tata-Airbus C-295 aircraft facility inaugurated in Vadodara was earlier supposed to be set up in Nagpur and alleged that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's......

Why is SC library's 'Lady Justice' statue unique?

The Supreme Court of India has a new 'Lady Justice' -- a six-foot-tall sculpture in the judges' library holding scales in one hand and the Constitution in the other sans the sword. IMAGE: A view......

Nayab Singh Saini stakes claim to form govt in Haryana

Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday staked claim to form the next government in Haryana, hours after he was unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party in the......

'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.'......

Top 5 pvt equity players invested $9 bn in H1CY24

The funding environment in India for startups is improving this year if one were to go by Bain & Company estimates. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Five private equity (PE) investors that......

Is Wartime A Good Time to Invest?

'Even now, investors are not bothered about the war but are more concerned whether it will remain localised or not.''In case things are contained, markets can stage a bounce back in the next few......

Like Shalini's Style? VOTE!

One of the best things about Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives is its fashion. And really, it is Shalini Passi who never ceases to raise eyebrows throughout, whether it is her crazy fashion or the......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Must Watch: Stories From Around The World

The Toronto International Film Festival heralds the beginning of the Fall awards season as films from the earlier festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Venice and Telluride compete with new projects......

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.''Rekhaji is has always been my favourite, and......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty......

World Chess C'ships: Kasparov picks Gukesh as favourite for title

IMAGE: India's D Gukesh will go against China's Ding Liren in a battle for World title to be held in Singapore from November 25 to December 15. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Michal Walusza/FIDE......

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

IMAGE: Kolkata born Anish Sarkar's chess jouney commenced a year ago. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Ahmed via ChessBase India While most children his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig......

New Zealand's upset victory shakes up WTC standings

IMAGE: India crashed to their first-ever Tests series defeat at home in 12 years as New Zealand handed the hosts a humiliating 113-run loss in the second Test in Pune. Photograph: BCCI India......

Markram backs South Africa to qualify for WTC final

IMAGE: South Africa's players celebrate a wicket. Photograph: Proteas Men/X South Africa are confident they can chase down a spot in next year’s World Test Championship final, even if they......

BGT: Race to replace Cameron Green heats up

IMAGE: There is no consensus on who should come into the line-up and open with Usman Khawaja. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters The debate over the vacant slot at the top of the Australia batting......

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