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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......

The Formidable Editor, Vimla Patil

 Vimla Patil always stressed the importance of proving wrong the perception that women were women's worst enemies. And it is a lesson I carried forward with me all through my career, learning......

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

 The United States is disappointed about the symbolism and timing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Russia visit when President Joe Biden hosted the NATO summit in Washington, DC, a senior State......

Uddhav's Sena Bhavan Comes Alive

 The road to Sena Bhavan is gridlocked.Every inch is a battle for space as party workers from different parts of the city, indeed the state, have descended upon this iconic building to celebrate......

Lok Sabha elections as good as rigged: Jean Dreze

 Development economist Jean Dreze said the Indian democracy is currently navigating a crisis that is not only limited to the 'recent wave of authoritarianism' but also suppression of opposition......

Combination of tech and talent is guarantee for bright future, Modi tells CEOs

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the combination of technology and talent will be a guarantee for a bright future for the world. Photograph: ANI on Twitter Modi made the remark at......

Rishi Sunak unveils plans to attract tech talent to UK

 British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday unveiled a new scheme for the world's 100 most talented young professionals in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) as part of his vision to make......

Travelling abroad? Now, the 'Mumbai T2 App' will assist you

 The app plays a complete navigation guide with user-friendly technology, helping passengers locate anything at the airport with a single click process. Image: The security check area, with......

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

 With nearly a million identified slums, UP urgently requires housing for the poor Residents of a free-housing colony are forced to buy water from a commercial tanker because of shoddy supply......

Why the Internet is always under scrutiny

 The Stop Online Piracy Act, or Sopa, has just been put on the back burner by the US government following an online howl. Sopa does need a rethink. However, the debate across the media, largely,......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

 Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

 Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

Golden Globes 2015: The Top 10 Moments

 Here's looking at some of the high points in the ceremony! There was something for everyone at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards this year, with surprises to please lovers of twist-endings, bold wins......

Review: Nebraska is a very special film

 Alexander Payne’s new film, Nebraska, is a stunning meditation on the ghostliness of America, raves Raja Sen. Uncle Albert likes to watch the road. He takes a weatherbeaten deckchair and......

Review: After Earth is boring and flawed

 Watching After Earth isn't exactly a memory you'd like to cherish, writes Sonil Dedhia.The tag line of director M Night Shyamalan’s latest venture After Earth reads: ‘Danger is......

Hamilton prouder of equality push than seventh F1 title

 IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton also called for more women in motorsport after the all-female W Series announced on Thursday it will be supporting Formula One at eight grands prix next season. Photograph:......

Bolt wants to fly the flag for drug-free athletics

 Usain Bolt rocked his huge frame back into his too-small chair, wrapped his arms behind his head and prepared to deliver his well-worn defence after another bombardment of doping-related questions......

Invisible flame is burning issue of London Games

 The Olympic flame is nowhere to be seen. The enduring image of the Summer and Winter Games, lit Friday night at the climax of the opening ceremony, is out of sight from the throngs of fans who......

Rooney shines amid Old Trafford gloom

 In a generally disappointing season for Manchester United, teenage striker Wayne Rooney has shone like a beacon of hope for the troubled club.The 19-year-old Rooney has scored 17 goals in 42 games......

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World Test Championship 2023

 India held the top position in the ICC Men's Test Team Rankings while Australia secured the...

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 Complete Coverage of Indian cricket team's encounter with Sri Lanka during 3rd Jan - 15th Jan 2023.

GUJARAT, HIMACHAL GO TO POLLS

 The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain...
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