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......

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Absence of drainage system and safety measures, and use of basement for commercial activities in violation of norms led to the death of three civil services aspirants at a coaching centre in......

Beware! Cybercriminals May Target Olympics

Domains spoofing the legitimate Olympics Web site, while fake mobile apps masquerading as transport, booking, or other planning apps are also certain to be leveraged by fraudsters during the event,......

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its......

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market... IMAGE: Mahindra and Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra at the launch of the BSA Gold Star 650 at......

Bharti dials up UK telecom play with $4 bn stake in BT

Bharti Global, the international investment arm of Bharti Enterprises, has decided to buy 24.5 per cent equity in BT Group — a move that will make the Indian conglomerate the biggest......

Watch Out For These Car Launches!

Mahindra is coming up with the Thar Roxx.MG Motor India announced a third electric vehicle Windsor.Hyundai and Kia are expected to introduce updated versions of the Alcazar and Carnival......

Qualcomm launches India-made chip to compete with MediaTek in 5G market

Qualcomm launched its new affordable, India-designed chipset, the Snapdragon 4s Gen 2, on Tuesday. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters This chipset will enable mobile device makers to sell 5G......

Bad Newz Review: A Leave-Your-Brains-Aside Entertainer

Ammy and Triptii have the chemistry of a door-to-door salesman and disinterested customer.On the other hand, she and Vicky burn down the house with their scorching sensuality, observes Sukanya......

The Indian Film Making Global Waves

'I thought of a suppressed country and a free world.''If we travel from one to another, what will that road look like?''What colours, music there will be? What kind of people would you see?'......

The Magical World Of Muzaffar Ali

'I somehow felt that Muzaffar Ali was in Aligarh to feel the pulse of the Muslim youth, especially in the darker and harsher times that India is passing through,' notes Mohammad Sajjad. IMAGE:......

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma. Unfazed by the fan frenzy surrounding......

'I am jealous of Jadeja': Ashwin confesses

'Jadeja on the field is a fire. He's a rocket on the field. So, all in all, I envy him. I'm jealous of him but totally admire him' IMAGE: While Ravichandran Ashwin hogged the limelight for his......

Manu Bhaker Practices Bharata Natyam

Photograph and Video: Kind courtesy Manu Bhaker/Instagram India's champion shooter Manu Bhaker has resumed her Bharata Natyam practice!Manu, who became the first Indian athlete to win two medals......

Mariyappan's Historic Paralympic Hat-Trick

IMAGE: Mariyappan Thangavelu clears 1.85 metres in the men's High Jump T63 final, which was good enough for the bronze medal. Photograph: Carlos Garcia Rawlins/Reuters   Paralympic star......

Dharambir, Soorma's Paralympic medals are Amit's 'gurudakshina'

'Not just the Teacher's Day gift, he has given me all the gifts (that one can) today. Not just him, but Pranav (Soorma) too, because when I had started club throw in India, no one knew what it......

'I poured all my anger on the court'

'I am happy with the silver but a bit disappointed that I couldn't give my best' IMAGE: Thulasimathi Murugesan won silver in the women's singles SU5 badminton final at the......