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How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion'......

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......

Biden celebrates Diwali at Whited House, Desis in attendance

United States President Joe Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House that was attended by more than 600 eminent Indian Americans, including Congressmen, officials, and......

'He Was Always The Same Old Ratan'

'Ratan had the quality that JRD and Russi Mody had -- they could walk with kings and never lose the common touch.' IMAGE: Then Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata speaks at Tata Steel's 100th annual......

How Lawrence Bishnoi manages to run a 700-member gang from prison

Incarcerated gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, 31, alias Balkaran Barar was all of five when the infamous blackbuck poaching case involving Bollywood star Salman Khan took place in 1998 during the filming......

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, food and grocery delivery major Swiggy believes quick commerce to be its future growth engine and anticipates......

'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......

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......

'IPOs Are In A Sweet Spot'

'IPOs have performed exceptionally well, with a notable increase in average ticket size from Rs 800 crore in the last financial year to around Rs 1,300 crore in this financial year.' Illustration:......

After monsoon lull, price pressure, are cement stocks worth buying?

The Indian cement industry is hopeful of greener pastures after a long period of stress led by pricing pressures and other factors. Photograph: Anindito Mukherjee/Reuters The second half of FY25......

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie. IMAGE: Shakti Kapoor, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan in......

What To Expect In A Rohit Shetty Film

Rohit Shetty doesn't have a single simple bone in his body. His films are extravagant explosions that aspire for little sense and big business. Sparing no expense or effort to entertain his......

'If You're An Outsider You Have To Be Patient'

'Out of sight, out of mind happens.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Pragya Jaiswal Born into a middle class family in Jabalpur, acting was a distant dream for Pragya Jaiswal. That changed when she......

Just Another Rainy Day in Bollywood

Sex, violence, song or dance -- the monsoon serves multiple purposes in Hindi movies. With the onset of the rains, it's the perfect occasion to highlight all the cool, crazy reasons Bollywood uses......

The Real Reason Why Movies Are Flopping

The consistently heavy downpour of films, shows, events, videos and whatnot is causing economic disruption. IMAGE: Alaya F and Tiger Shroff's Bade Miya Chote Miyan is among the year's biggest......

Champions League PIX: Inter down Arsenal; Barca win

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday. IMAGE: Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes heads at goal during the match against InterMilan, in San Siro, Milan, Italy. Photograph:......

PIX: New Zealand crumble but match evenly poised

Images from Day 2 of the 3rd Test played between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Matt Henry is bowled by Ravindra Jadeja. Photograph: BCCI Exploiting the......

Ranji Roundup: Drama in Agartala as Mumbai escape with a draw

A round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane was unbeaten on 48 runs from 90 balls. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ajinkya Rahane/Instagram In Agartala, the......

PHOTOS: NZ's historic win looms as India stumble again

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Tom Latham's classy half-century laid the......

New Zealand's Historic Weekend: 5 Titles in 5 Days!

IMAGE: The White Ferns clinched the Women's T20 World Cup title, while the Black Caps secured a historic Test win in India. Photograph: ICC/X Bleary-eyed New Zealanders celebrated a weekend of......

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