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......

'Landslides Used To Be Quite Frequent In The Olden Days'

'Except that the population was much less.''I remember my uncle and family moving away from the base of a hill whenever it rained for more than a couple of days without a dry day in between.'......

AI to pick best marching contingent at Army Day Parade

The best marching contingent in this year's Army Day Parade in Lucknow will be selected using artificial intelligence, a senior officer said on Friday. Image only for representation. Photograph:......

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes......

'In Equity Markets, One Has To Be Patient'

'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Devina Mehra,......

Indian Managers Are Conquering The World

'MNCs now recognise India's capacity for innovation and its pivotal role in substantive contributions to global product development.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Indian global......

Salaries in India likely to increase by 10.3% in 2023: Survey

Salaries in India are expected to increase by 10.3 per cent in 2023, highest among major world economies and Asian peers, according to Aon plc. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com In 2022,......

2010: Pay packets could be fatter!

'Vulgar' salaries became a sore thumb in 2009 and everyone from CEOs to office assistants felt the pinch of the economic downturn, but Indians still managed a worldwide-best average six per cent......

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

IMAGE: The merger left the world of golf shocked! Photograph: Michael Reaves/Getty Images The world of golf was left stunned on Tuesday as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV......

We have transformed Delhi Capitals into a warrior side: Iyer

'Captaincy at Delhi Capitals has made me a better cricketer. I look at things, situations, the sport differently.' IMAGE: Former Delhi Capitals' captain Shreyas Iyer hopes that this year the squad......

Harder to be bowler, easier to be batter in T20s: Ashwin

'Of course, bowling is what I enjoy. I don't mind going for runs, it's a challenge I love.' IMAGE: Delhi Capitals off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin during a nets session in Dubai. Photograph: Delhi......

Ashwin on the new normal in a post COVID-19 world

IMAGE: Talking about his carrom ball, Ashwin said it roughly took him four years to develop it. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels putting......