Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a......

Chennai: Unhappy over treatment, patient's son stabs doctor 7 times

A medical oncologist at the Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital here was stabbed atleast seven times on Wednesday by the son of a patient allegedly over grievances regarding the treatment......

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......

Deaths not due to stampede, but...: TN min on air show

Five deaths that occurred after the Indian Air Force's air show on the Marina beach on Sunday were related to heat issues, and they were all brought dead to the government facilities, Tamil Nadu......

Global caution sends private equity-backed M&A deal value to 6-year trough

The value of private equity (PE)-backed mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in India reached a six-year low during the first seven months of the current calendar year, amid ongoing global......

M&A wave set to sweep over South cement market, say industry experts

UltraTech Cement's announcement that it would snap up a controlling stake in India Cements may only be a sign of more to come. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters In the wake of one of the......

How To Curb Speculation In F&Os

'Sebi had no problem with derivatives until trading exploded after Covid.''But now, having built a dangerous road, from which different entities, mainly governments, are extracting a heavy toll,......

M&A deal value slows 9% to $38 billion in the first half of 2024

The deal value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the first half of calendar 2024, despite the rising stock markets, slowed 9 per cent to $38 billion as against $41.74 billion in the same period......

'We Hit It Off So Well That Nothing Was Intimidating'

'Vidyaji jokes around and her laughter is infectious.''Madhuri ma'am is a legend. To get the opportunity to work with her was a big deal for me.' IMAGE: Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan in Bhool......

'We Lost So Many Things In This War'

'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.''I felt it was my duty to tell our story.''Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.' IMAGE:......

When Priyanka Was 'Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra Jonas/Instagram   Priyanka Chopra Jonas issues a warning before she shares a beautiful thought for the day. She posted a picture of herself as a......

'I'd Love To Romance Rekha Ma'am'

'Romance not in a physical manner maybe, but, you know, where you are just sharing dialogues and looking at each other and conversations are happening.''Rekhaji is has always been my favourite, and......

All eyes on Kanpur as teams arrive for series decider

IMAGE: India Captain Rohit Sharma arrives at the team hotel in Kanpur alongside Shubman Gill. Photograph and video: ANI / X India's head coach Gautam Gambhir, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, and star......

From Idol to Role Model: Ashwin on Harbhajan's impact

IMAGE: Harbhajan Singh hugs Ravichandran Ashwin during a Test in Sri Lanka. Photograph: Dinuka Liyanawatte/Reuters Following his match-winning spell and century against Bangladesh in the......

Can Bangladesh pull off a miraculous chase?

IMAGE: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was batting on 51 off 60 balls when stumps were called on Day 3 of the 1st Test against India in Chennai, on Saturday. Photograph: BCCI Bangladesh......

Is Rishabh Pant the New Sehwag?

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant celebrates after completing his sixth Test century. Photograph: BCCI Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali compared the dynamic wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant to India's......

Chepauk's new avatar: A pacer's paradise

IMAGE: Bangladesh's Zakir Hasan is bowled by Indian pacer Akash Deep during the first test in Chennai. Photograph: BCCI Sit back, close your eyes and recollect the great spells at the MA......