America Stoops to Conquer

The Biden administration's failure in stopping two major wars and several minor ones was seen as a major disaster by many Americans and the world at large, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.......

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......

Tejasvi Surya becomes first MP to complete Ironman 70.3 challenge

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Tejasvi Surya on Sunday, became the first public representative to complete the Ironman 70.3 Challenge in Goa, which included 2 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21 km......

Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response

The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, right, greets J&K......

EY boss: 'Won't rest till harmonious workplace achieved'

EY India chairman Rajiv Memani has expressed regret at not attending the funeral of a 26-year-old employee whose death was blamed on stress by her mother, and said he will not rest till achieving......

BJP Sankalp Patra: Enough powder to ignite stocks, if investors are patient

Since most proposals will have a long gestation period, the full benefits will be reflected in the revenues of companies, and subsequently the stock prices over time Illustration: Dominic......

India's Startup Scorecard

For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Startups are being projected as the 'backbone of future......

TCS likely to offer 7-8% salary hike to offsite staffers

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, is planning to increase salaries by an average of 7-8 per cent for its offsite employees and 2-4 per cent for its onsite......

'I've Returned After Living In The US For 28 Years'

'My trajectory right now is five steps forward, two steps backwards.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Meenakshi Seshadri Meenakshi Seshadri has always had the guts to be unique among Bollywood's......

The Most Memorable Goodbye Turns 50

'Garm Hava understands that the scorching, hate-filled, doubt-filled affair between Hindus and Muslims is our national love affair.' Sreehari Nair revisits M S Sathyu's classic film, featuring the......

What Left Kartik Teary Eyed?

'Murlikant sir saw the film for the first time alongside the army chief and many other army officers.' 'The way he got a standing ovation there, I got teary-eyed. It was a very emotional moment for......

Why India withdrew from Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan

IMAGE: CABI pulls out of T20 Blind Cricket World Cup in Pakistan. Photograph: CABI/X The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has made the decision to withdraw from the upcoming......

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six cities.' IMAGE: All India Pickleball Association President Arvind Prabhoo, centre, with actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and......

Diving Champ Manjari Bhargava Passes Into The Ages

Over five decades ago, when swimmers from Rajasthan participated in the National Swimming Championships, competitors from other states would look at the Rajasthan squad in awe. They wondered how a......

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

IMAGE: Kolkata born Anish Sarkar's chess jouney commenced a year ago. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shahid Ahmed via ChessBase India While most children his age are absorbed in cartoons like Peppa Pig......

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

IMAGE: Ratan Tata with former Jamshedpur FC coach Steve Coppell during launch of the football club in 2017. Photograph: Jamshedpur FC Fans/Instagram From the time Sir Dorabji Tata sponsored a......