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......

Our efforts will be to take matter beyond disengagement: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said the disengagement process in certain areas along LAC was "almost complete" based on consensus achieved between India and China. IMAGE: Defence......

India, China complete 80-90% troop disengagement in Demchok, Depsang

The disengagement process between the Indian and Chinese armies initiated a few days ago, has reached 80-90 percent completion in Depsang and Demchok, according to defence sources. IMAGE: An......

India, China to complete troop disengagement at Demchok, Depsang by Oct 29

Following a key agreement firmed up between India and China, the two countries have begun troop disengagement at the two friction points at Demchok and Depsang Plains in eastern Ladakh and this......

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:......

Firecrackers Capital Sivakasi Faces Uncertain Future

Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate... IMAGE: A......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

'Had liberalisation not taken place, I may have gone back to the US'

An exclusive excerpt from Girish Kuber's The Tatas: How A Family Built A Business And A Nation. IMAGE: J R D Tata, left, with Ratan Tata. Photograph: Kind courtesy Gopal Shetty When you took......

No Movie Re-Releases After Diwali?

'We won't have that window to re-release films because of the kind of movies that are slated to be released.' IMAGE: Sohum Shah and Mohammed Samad in Tumbbad. Earlier this month, actor-producer......

Your OTT Entertainment This February

February is a slow month when it comes to original Hindi content on OTT. Just a few coming up, and Joginder Tuteja lists them out.   Miss PerfectWhere to watch? Disney+HotstarRelease date:......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.' IMAGE: Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur tells the life story of......

ISSF World Cup: 200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

IMAGE: International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) president Luciano Rossi said he was hoping shooting sport will become even more popular in the years to come. Photograph: ISSF/X Sports......

Babuta on Paris heartbreak: Felt like I had lost someone very close

  IMAGE: Arjun Babuta missed the bronze in the final of the men's 10m air rifle at the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Reuters/Files Losing an Olympic medal by a few decimal points could be among......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.''Expect at least one biopic.' IMAGE: Silver medalist Neeraj Chopra during the medal......

Shooting: 'Nobody knows who will go for Olympics'

IMAGE: Manu Bhaker's personal coach Jaspal Rana slammed the National Rifle Association of India over the delay in naming the Indian shooting contingent for the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Lukas......