Cricket Is A Game, Not A War

Boycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel. IMAGE: The BCCI informed the ICC that India won't travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions......

Why is Wayanad Quiet About Tragedy?

There is a definite attempt to put the landslides on the backburner because news of them and climate change worry Wayanad's tourism and real estate businesses greatly. Whatever I experienced of......

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......

2 scientists share medicine Nobel for discovery of microRNA

The 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA, a new class of tiny RNA molecules that play a crucial role in gene......

Adani crisis: No negative actions so far by lenders, investors, says Crisil

Backing embattled Adani Group, rating agency CRISIL Ratings on Friday said the conglomerate has sufficient liquidity and operational cash flows to meet debt obligations and committed capex and that......

Are The Markets Headed For A Bubble?

'The problem is that the bubble may not only be in valuations, but also in investors' minds.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India's equity markets are currently polarised into small and......

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

'IPOs Are In A Sweet Spot'

'IPOs have performed exceptionally well, with a notable increase in average ticket size from Rs 800 crore in the last financial year to around Rs 1,300 crore in this financial year.' Illustration:......

Ajay Devgn, Akshay On OTT In June

Though April didn't see successful films at the box office, one just hopes that the situation is different when they arrive on OTT in June. Not many original Web series or movies have been......

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.''It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.''You are good human......

'If I don't get it for 12th Fail, there will be another film...'

'There can be no bigger compliment than people walking away, carrying the film in their hearts, and thanking you for it.' IMAGE: Vikrant Massey in 12th Fail. Vikrant Massey is not a trained actor,......

India will benefit from no-non sense guy Gambhir's fresh ideas: Shastri

IMAGE: New Indian Head Coach Gautam Gambhir will have a problem of plenty. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Former India captain Ravi Shastri expects Gautam Gambhir to flourish in his new......

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine Photograph: Kind courtesy Ukrainian Association of Football/X While Romania cruised through the qualifying stages and topped their......

Ex-BCCI curator slams 'poor' drop-in pitches in NYC

IMAGE: The pitch at the Nassau County Cricket Ground in New York has come under scrutiny after India's win against Ireland on Wednesday. Photograph: BCCI/X Former BCCI chief curator Daljit Singh......

Struggling MI look for happy homecoming vs RR

IMAGE: Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians will need to end their losing streak and improve their Net Run Rate which is the worst among all teams at -0.925. Photograph: BCCI IPL's perennial......

'Keep harassing batsmen for at least a couple of years more'

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid and Ravi Shastri urged Ravichandran Ashwin to torment the batters for at least a couple of years more. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Rahul Dravid hopes that he doesn't call......