UP hospital had expired fire extinguishers? Govt says...

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday ordered a three-tier probe into the fire incident at the children's ward of a medical college in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district that killed 10 newborns and......

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......

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

'You changed me, you told me what to do, you have brought me into politics.''I will work tirelessly for you. It is in your fingers to support me.''My career peak I have left to be with you.'......

Was Ram Rahim BJP's trump card in Haryana?

Was Ram Rahim's release on parole for the 10th time since his conviction in 2017 timed to coincide with the Haryana assembly elections? It does seem so when one considers he has been released......

What Led To Paytm's Big Fall

At the heart of Paytm's slide lies the abject failure of its Super App strategy, notes Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Vijay Shekhar Sharma. Photograph: ANI Photo For more than three weeks now, the......

'After This Film, People Will Salute Firefighters'

'Fauji woh desh sambhalta hain, border sambhalta hain, hum shehar sambhalte hain (Soldiers protect the country, the border, we protect the city).' IMAGE: Udit Arora, Prime Video India's Manish......

Yudhra Review: When Style Meets Stereotype

There are so many loopholes in this lazily scribbled plot, it could be a different movie and still as crummy, observes Sukanya Verma. Voiceover openings by a mortally wounded protagonist sinking......

'Why Must I Put My Head On A Chopper?'

'Once in a while, I flirt with the idea of direction.''If I direct, it will be a human story that touches me.''I'm nervous of forcing myself into making a socially relevant film.' Photograph: Kind......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus......

When It Was Bradman Versus India

History has not seen a cricketing rivalry as fierce as this this century, every ball bowled every run taken, coming with no quarter given. Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in......

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after completing his hat-trick against Osasuna in the LaLiga match at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, on Saturday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters Real......

PIX: Barcelona thrash Villarreal; Milan down Inter

Unstoppable Barcelona continue perfect start IMAGE: Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Villareal during the LaLiga match at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, on......

ISL: Bengaluru down East Bengal; Chennaiyin win

IMAGE: Bengaluru FC's players celebrate after Vinith Venkatesh scored the goal against East Bengal. Photograph: Indian Super League Bengaluru FC's academy graduate Vinith Venkatesh scored the......