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......

'Lull Before A BIG STORM In Kashmir'

'There is no peace in the Kashmir Valley.' IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir Police commandos during a search operation in Narwal, Jammu district. June 13, 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo "People are not......

Time To Shut Down Coaching Classes?

The coaching-tuition-profiteering model built on the back of a broken education system is a scandal and an abomination, and must go, asserts Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Rapid Action Force personnel......

Oscar Winner Gene Hackman, Wife Found Dead With Dog

IMAGE: Gene Hackman as Lex Luthor in Superman 2. Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were found dead at their New Mexico home, authorities have confirmed. The......

'Parents At Home, Superstardom Stays Outside'

'More than the shooting dabbas which we take with us, it's about what's going in their school dabbas.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Jyotika/Instagram Jyotika, who has done a slew of well-received......

Bada Naam Karenge Review: Good Watch

A sweet, simple love story sprinkled with family drama and entertainment, something that has been missing from the OTT space for a while, discovers Namrata Thakker. Sooraj Barjatya makes an......

Will Hathiram Be Killed In Paatal Lok?

'I insisted only Jaideep could play Inspector Haathiram Chaudhary.''Yes, Jaideep is a really good actor but this was not just about the performance.''Even that tired walk of him reflects the mood......

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

'My journey back to competitive cricket was incredibly challenging.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant was fortunate not to lose a leg and suffered multiple critical injuries in December 2020 before beginning a......

Shreyas Shines With Statement Knock!

IMAGE: Playing his first game for India in more than six months, Shreyas Iyer stroked a quickfire 59 from 36 balls to put India on course for an easy victory. Photograph: BCCI   Shreyas Iyer......

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

IMAGE: Spain lifted a record fourth Euro Cup with a perfect 7 wins out of as many games following the final against England. Photograph:m Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Euro 2024 witnessed a thrilling......