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......

Just who was Sadiq Batcha?

Sadiq Batcha, a key aide of former telecom minister Andimuthu Raja who committed suicide on Wednesday, was the Managing Director of Green House Promoters Private Limited.The MBA graduate and young......

Rs 200 crore travelled to Kalaignar TV: CBI

The Central Bureau of India on Saturday told a special court in New Delhi that Rs 200 crore connected with 2G spectrum allocation scam has travelled from a partnership firm of Shahid Usman Balwa to......

A Raja's key aide Sadiq Batcha commits suicide

Former Telecom Minister A Raja's aide Sadiq Batcha was found hanging at his Chennai residence on Wednesday. Hi family claimed he committed suicide. Police is yet to verify anything. "We are......

IPO pipeline: 10 companies aim to raise Rs 20,000 cr in Dec

The primary market is expected to remain vibrant, with at least 10 companies, including supermart major Vishal Mega Mart and Blackstone-owned diamond grading firm International Gemmological......

'Private Sector Must Create Jobs'

'The private sector believes that some enablers in labour-intensive sectors like apparel, toys, tourism and media retail can unlock a lot of jobs.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman......

The Lives PSU Bankers Lead

A peek into the life of a public-sector banker who did well professionally, but paid a price for it, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   A column on what......

Adani, Tata eye bigger pie in Mumbai power distribution

As Mumbai’s real estate and electric vehicle penetration grows, two of the city’s private power distribution companies, Adani Electricity and Tata Power, are eyeing a bigger business......

Goodbye Maggie!

IMAGE: Maggie Smith poses for the media at a hotel in central London, August 13, 2015, for a media interaction to promote Downton Abbey's final season. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters The......

Like Bipasha's Maternity Fashion?

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted over the weekend. Mom-to-be Bipasha Basu looks pretty in a flowy kaftan.   Akshay Kumar has a relaxing......

'So Many Landmark Indian Films Are Crying Out To Be Restored'

'...and showcased in their original beauty.' IMAGE: G Aravindan's classic Thamp. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film Heritage Foundation Shivendra Singh Dungarpur promotes the cause of film restoration......

When Jugal Hansraj Was Paid More Than Priyanka Chopra

'I wasn't getting the roles I wanted to play and the respect I thought I deserved as a senior actor, so I cut myself off from the industry for a while and moved to the US.' Photograph: Kind......

Healthy in-house rivalry good for the team: Mallya

The presence of two young drivers in the side and their "healthy rivalry" will help Sahara Force India do better in the 2012 Formula One season, the team said on Tuesday. Force India promoted young......

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

‘Now is the time for golf to get hip’ IMAGE: Snoop Dogg at Augusta Masters. Photograph:  Twitter Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the US Masters may be the most......