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......

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

'While not everyone may be pleased with a NEET retest judgment, it would restore fairness and integrity to the process, giving all students an equal opportunity based on merit.''This decision would......

Why Do We Overspeed On An Expressway?

The toughest part is to tackle human behaviour.On the Atal Setu, says Indrajit Gupta, I chose to drive at a consistent speed of 80 kmph in the middle lane.Vehicles on the right lane were clipping......

Countdown for ISRO's uncrewed test flight launch begins

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Friday said the 13-hour countdown for the launch of an uncrewed flight test, marching towards the ambitious mission of sending Indian astronauts into......

Ultra-luxury housing in India sees shift to ultra-customised marketing

With the rise of ultra-luxury housing in India comes ultra-customised marketing. Photograph: Christopher Pike/Reuters Developers selling high-end homes, priced above Rs 20 crore, are moving away......

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only......

Have You Heard Of Crotonville?

The top-notch faculty at Crotonville, including Noel Tichy, Ram Charan, Vijay Govindarajan, along with GE's top leaders Jack Welch, Gary Reiner, Bill Conaty, Jeffrey Immelt and Susan Peters,......

Fintechs may shift to secure products after RBI order on consumer loans

Fintech companies believe that the impact of Reserve Bank of India's order last week on unsecured loans will be visible in six to 12 months and prompt them to diversify and strengthen their secured......

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president's post contender Sebastian Coe feels India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games is a "strong case" but competition will be tough with several other......

Russia to miss Tokyo Olympics after doping ban halved

Swiss court rejects Russia's appeal against Olympic doping ban. The Lausanne-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said the sanctions, which also bar Russia from hosting or bidding for......

Asiad updates: Ministry sanctions funds for Sushil's training in Georgia

IMAGE: Sushil Kumar. Photograph: Suhaib Salem/Reuters The Sports Ministry on Friday sanctioned Rs 4.95 lakh for star wrestler Sushil Kumar's two-week training programme in Georgia ahead of the......

IAAF fights back against reports of widespread suspected doping

Spain’s Manuel Martinez participates in the anti-doping education programme. Photograph: Paolo Bruno/Getty Images The world governing body for athletics (IAAF) fought back on Tuesday against......