Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

There is a definite attempt to put the landslides on the backburner because news of them and climate change worry Wayanad's tourism and real estate businesses greatly. Whatever I experienced of......

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get......

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......

Trump 2.0: Govt In Wait-And-Watch Mood

'We may see even more restrictive policies during 2.0.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The government is closely monitoring the developments and trying to comprehend the impact of Donald......

'In No Rush To Say Economy Is Slowing Down'

'Whether I am optimistic or pessimistic is not the issue; I am just going by the evidence available.''The Indian economy and financial sector are now well-placed and very resilient in dealing with......

Bajaj CNG Bikes Break Sales Records

The Freedom 125 has sold 8,310 units in October to date.This is its highest since it was launched in July and may touch close to 9,000 by the end of the month. IMAGE: The Freedom 125 Photograph:......

India's exports marginally up; trade deficit narrows

Snapping th$e two-month slide, the country's merchandise exports rose marginally by 0.5 per cent to $34.58 billion in September while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low at $20.78......

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

The Sabarmati Report: 'This Is Our 9/11'

'There are films, documentaries and reportage on the Internet about the Godhra riots. But whether the Sabarmati Express burned in an accident or a planned attack, what was the truth?' IMAGE:......

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I was completely in awe of him.''After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.' On November 7, one of Indian cinema's finest actors and......

Perth Test: 6 Match Ups To Look Out For

At 7.50 am IST on Friday, weather willing, the first of five contests for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence. Here are 6 match ups to watch out for in the first Test at Perth:   Virat......

Pujara wants K L Rahul at No 3; not as opener

'As a batter, you need to identify which balls to leave and which to play. Those below the shoulders are the ones you can pull, but you need to be in control of the shot.' IMAGE: K L Rahul should......

Is This India's Team For The Perth Test?

'There will be a lot of spice to the contest -- there is a reason India is the only team other than England against whom Australia is keen to play a five Test series.' 'I'll watch, as I suspect......

How Rahul intends to make way back into Indian T20 team

IMAGE: KL Rahul is expected to open the batting with Shubman Gill in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the opening Test against Australia in Perth, starting on November 22. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

I tried hard to be someone I wasn't: KL Rahul

IMAGE: KL Rahul realised that he could succeed in T20 cricket by staying true to his natural game. Photograph: BCCI India batter KL Rahul revealed he "tried really hard" to prove big-hitting......