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......

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'Healthcare is not an industry.''The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.''Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.''You have to......

India ready to...: Modi to Putin on ending Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that India stands ready to provide all possible cooperation towards ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict and that......

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months.They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.......

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation.''If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will......

'I Couldn't Imagine Even Chatting With Kamal Haasan'

'I was completely in awe of him.''After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.' On November 7, one of Indian cinema's finest actors and......

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......

'The Audience Can't Be Tricked'

'In the audience's mind there is no urgency to go see a film in the theatre.''If you pay for social media buzz it does not convert into bums on seats.' IMAGE: Madhavan as Vanraj Kashyap, Ajay......

Washout Time For India Down Under

Ahead of India's five Test tour of Australia, beginning in Perth on November 22, Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to......

Base of Indian cricket is very strong: Surya

IMAGE: Despite being a second-string side, India outplayed South Africa to win the T20I series 3-1 in Johannesburg, on Friday. Photograph: James Oatway/Reuters T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav......

PIX: India's T20 dominance continues, seal SA series

IMAGES from the fourth and deciding T20I played between South Africa and India in Johannesburg on Friday SCORECARD IMAGE: Tilak Varma congratulates Sanju Samson. Photograph: James......

Women's ACT Hockey: Deepika shines as India thrash Thailand

IMAGE: Deepika celebrates with teammates. Photograph: Hockey India/X Young striker Deepika slammed five goals as defending champions India thrashed minnows Thailand 13-0 to virtually assure a......

Women's ACT: Deepika shines as India edge Korea in thriller

IMAGE: Deepika scored a penalty stroke to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory for India. Photograph: Hockey India Striker Deepika converted a penalty stroke three minutes from the final hooter to lead......