Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

The specter of how the Munambam issue was exploited during the November by-elections is proof of the price Kerala is paying for its emergent politics.Controversies become the stuff of slow-burn and......

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.......

God spared my life for a reason: Trump in victory speech

Donald Trump on Wednesday promised to bring a “golden age” for America, as he appeared poised to win the presidential election with a mandate he called “unprecedented and......

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......

With Rs 11.6 lakh cr wealth, Adani replaces Ambani as India's richest

Recouping the dent caused by the Hindenburg Research report, Gautam Adani's networth shot up 95 per cent to Rs 11.6 lakh crore last year, which helped him replace Mukesh Ambani to become the......

Future of digital payments in India

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.' IMAGE: Cutlery vendor switches on Paytm at a roadside......

Amul and Modi's BIG dream!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to farmers and other stakeholders associated with the cooperative sector to make GCMMF, which owns the 'Amul' brand, the world's number one dairy......

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.' Photograph: Kind courtesy LIC......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

Jalsa Review

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah are powerhouse talents and are tailor-made for Jalsa's overwrought premise, notes Sukanya Verma. Futility of violence and power of pardon are powerfully enforced in......

'Actors want to work with me, not producers'

Moothon's script won the Sundance Institute's Global Filmmaking Award. Geetu Mohandas's movie is now coming to a theatre near you. IMAGE: A scene from Moothon. Geetu Mohandas acted in a number of......

Has IPL Lost Its Valuation Lustre?

'If tech giants like Amazon, Google, Apple and Meta enter the IPL broadcasting arena, it could further revolutionize sports media in India.' IMAGE: Kolkata Knight Riders players celebrate winning......

PIX: France Wows With Spectacular Olympics Opening

IMAGE: A balloon carrying the lit Olympic cauldron flies at Jardin des Tuileries during the opening ceremony. Photograph: Marko Djurica/Reuters The city of Paris transformed into a colossal......

Asian Games: One big target for women's hockey team...

IMAGE: The Indian women's hockey team will open their campaign against Singapore on September 27. Photograph: Hockey India The India women's hockey team is aiming to qualify for the Paris Olympics......

Women's T20 World Cup: England pose tough challenge as India eye semis berth

  IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will have their task cut out when they face England at St. George’s Park, in Gqeberha, on Friday. Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images After being put......

CWG: Para discus thrower Pillai tests positive for COVID-19

IMAGE: Para discus thrower Aneesh Kumar Pillai was forced to miss the F44 discuss throw final at the Commonwealth Games after testing positive for COVID-19. Photograph: Sony Sports Network/Twitter......