What Our Netas Can Borrow From Trump

Our politicians need to take a leaf out of Mr Trump's personalised merchandise sale: It keeps his image in the public eye, continuing to engage him differently and innovatively with his supporters,......

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......

Ratan Tata, Dreamer And Ideas Executor

There were certainly qualities adhering to the Tata Group, which emanated from the persona of Ratan Tata.Most notable of these would be the low profile he maintained, which sharply contrasted the......

'Ratan and I Were Good Chums'

Arun Maira who worked for 25 years at the Tata Group, remembers his early years with Ratan Tata. IMAGE: 'Another reminiscent picture, another memory, on JRD's 117th birth anniversary.' Photograph:......

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.''However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions......

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'.'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man......

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R......

Did You Know About Tatas' China Link?

The Tata Group is one of the very few Indian MNCs which has carved out a niche in China's highly competitive market, notes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: Ratan Tata, then chairman of the Tata Group, with......

'I'm A Public Figure, Not Public Property'

'If you shout at me, I will not take it.''If you jump on me and pounce on me or physically come too close to me, that's not acceptable.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Taapsee Pannu/Instagram Taapsee......

Meet The *Real* Stars Of Sholay

Salim-Javed became the first Hindi film writers who could be considered brands, and they are still boldface names, celebrities in their own right, chronicles Dinesh Raheja. IMAGE: Salim Khan and......

'Why Are Stars Being Paid Rs 35 Crore?'

'Everyone knows the money the stars are asking for is absurd.' IMAGE: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, a box office flop. Ashok Kumar is widely recognised as Hindi cinema's......

Munjya Emerges As Surprise Hit!

Just when one thought that after Rajkummar Rao's twin successes of Srikanth and Mr & Mrs Mahi, one would have to wait for Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion to open the floodgates at the box office,......