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......

Make 'Women's Safety' The Reason Why You Vote Next

'Days ago, India witnessed the horror of the brutal rape and murder of a woman doctor on night duty at the R G Kar hospital in Kolkata.' 'The crime was so outrageous that any self-respecting chief......

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks carried out by Hamas in southern Israel, a horrifying pattern of sexual violence against women has come to light. IMAGE: People look at an installation at......

UN condemns Gaza hospital attack, calls for ceasefire

The United Nations, its top leaders and agencies have expressed horror and strong condemnation over the killing of hundreds of civilians in a strike on a hospital in Gaza, underscoring that attack......

'Preity Was Natural, Vulnerable'

'My mantra on set to actors has always been, 'Feel... feel'.''And Preity would say, 'Feeling... feeling'.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Preity Zinta/Instagram She's pretty, she's chatty and she......

How Sholay, Deewar, Aandhi Changed Cinema

'Do films today even have the courage to question the establishment?' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan in Deewar. It was a standout year, and not just in Indian politics. 1975, the year of the Emergency,......

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of......

'Attack On Saif Is A Wake-Up Call'

'The incident has underlined that you can't leave anything to chance or take anything for granted.''You have to ensure that your family is taken care of 24x7.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shreyas......

Ranji Trophy: Rohit returns; Pant vs Jadeja in Rajkot

IMAGE: Rohit Sharma will be in back in action in Ranji Trophy after nearly a decade. Photograph: BCCI The Ranji Trophy resumes on Thursday, promising a star-studded spectacle as Rohit Sharma and......

10 LOW Points In Kohli's Test Career

IMAGE: Since January 2020, Virat Kohli has scored just three centuries in 39 Tests, tallying 2,028 runs at an average of 30. Photograph: BCCI Virat Kohli endured a nightmare series as India......

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

India's struggles in Test cricket continued as they suffered their second successive series defeat.India were outclassed by six wickets in the fifth and final Test at Sydney on Sunday as Australia......

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

Palmer on the spot as Chelsea roar back to beat Tottenham 4-3 IMAGE: Enzo Fernandez scores past Tottenham Hotspur's Fraser Forster. Photograph: Dylan Martinez/Reuters Cole Palmer scored twice......

PIX: Bumrah's fiery spell leaves Australia stunned

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and India, in Perth, on Friday.  SCORECARD IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah celebrates a wicket with team-mates. Photograph: Kind......