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......

'You saved us, prevented bloodbath': Sri Lanka thanks India

Expressing his gratitude to "trustworthy friend" India for saving Sri Lanka and preventing a "bloodbath" during its unprecedented economic crisis last year, Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa......

Gujarat boat tragedy: 3 partners, manager among 6 held

The Gujarat police have arrested six persons in connection with the boat tragedy near Vadodara that killed 12 students and two teachers, an official said on Friday. IMAGE: Gujarat chief minister......

India to adopt reciprocal visa policy for foreign tourists

With India set to open up its border for international tourists, the government has decided on 'reciprocal treatment' to the applicants under new visa conditions. The visa facilitation will depend......

Tour operators demand discounts on Taj Mahal fares

While the Taj remains popular amongst celebrity guests, many ordinary foreign visitors are skipping it The Taj Mahal, the eternal monument of love, remains a must visit attraction for celebrity......

Tour operators seek service tax exemption, e-tourist visas at sea

Industry says though most pending issues have been deliberated upon by Tourism ministry, they are yet to be implemented Seeking "expeditious settlement" of various issues related to tourism like......

Airfares Nosedive For Diwali!

'The past few quarters have seen prohibitive fares for advance bookings, only to dip closer to departure.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph:......

Why tourism ministry wants tour operators to learn Mandarin

The tourism ministry has decided to impart Mandarin training to members of Indian Association of Tour OperatorsIn a bid to attract Chinese travellers, one of the major tourism spenders, the tourism......

BCCI's 10-point guidelines kicks into gear

No separate vehicle for anyone, all players to travel by team bus, BCCI tells state units IMAGE: Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Shami walk towards the team bus ahead of a training session in......

At Team India's Nets In Pune

IMAGE: Captain Rohit Sharma with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah during India's nets in Pune. Photograph: BCCI/X The Indian team hit the nets in Pune on Tuesday as the hosts......

Why Anjali Sacrificed Her Career For Sachin

Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have......

'I struck the winning run and became a hero that day'

'We used to get Rs 250 for a Test match, and if the match was over in 4 days, 50 rupees were cut.' IMAGE: Chandu Borde at the Chandu Borde Pavillion at the Poona Club. Photograph: Archana......

BCCI boss says need to find why Indian players injury plagued

IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah is among those players who has sidelined due to back injury. Photograph: Dan Mullan/Getty Images BCCI President Roger Binny on Friday refused to compare the captaincy of......