Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have......

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......

BJP's Ashok Tanwar rejoins Cong, 4th party switch in 5 years

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former MP Ashok Tanwar joined the Congress at Rahul Gandhi's rally in Mahendragarh district in Haryana on Thursday, a setback for the ruling party just two......

Iranian missiles target Mossad headquarters, US sends F-16s

Iran late on Tuesday fired ballistic missiles targeting two military bases of Israel and the headquarters of Mossad, Israel's intelligence service, claimed Iranian state television, citing Mohammad......

Lower input costs may aid pharma firms' Q2 margins

Analysts are expecting pharmaceutical companies to post sales growth of 10-11 per cent in the second quarter this financial year while the Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and......

More upside in Zomato's stock, but competition also rising

The filing of Swiggy’s DRHP has led to direct comparisons with Zomato, which is a direct competitor in food delivery and the fast-growing quick-commerce segment where Blinkit (owned by......

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between......

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com, one of India’s pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows......

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience. Unsettling, isn't it? Our most reliable source of information and communication can be......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

'When It Happened To Me, I Was Shocked'

'I have had my share of unpleasant situations being a woman, like so many other actors have gone through.''I took it in my stride because I knew it happens.''What saved me was what my mother used......

Ind tour of Aus: Finch backs Carey and Pant to shine

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant has scored 422 runs in his last 10 innings at an average of 46.88. Photograph: BCCI Former Australian skipper Aaron Finch said that Alex Carey and Rishabh Pant, two left-handed......

Fiery Perth pitch awaits Team India

Perth pitch to have really good pace and bounce: Curator cautions India ahead of first Test IMAGE: A worker installs a set of stumps into the pitch. Photograph: David Gray/Reuters India will be......

Do India's Pacers Need Tips From Pak Pacers?

IMAGE: India's pace attack, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, will be crucial in the Australia series. Photograph: BCCI   Pakistan's ODI series victory in Australia showcased......

Can Bumrah handle captaincy and pace attack?

IMAGE: If Rohit Sharma skips the game, the onus will be on vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah to lead the side. Photograph:  BCCI Australian batting great Ricky Ponting has backed Jasprit......

Australia announce squad for India Test series

Uncapped McSweeney to open with Khawaja in India series; Paceman Boland returns   IMAGE: South Australian batter Nathan McSweeney has shown solid temperament and technique in his recent......