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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 Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

'Accusations would be flung about his votes being stolen. He'll say dead people were voting from the grave.'Payal Singh Mohanka reports on the mood ahead of the US presidential election. ......

Hindu seer Narsinghanand detained after violent protests over remarks against Prophet

Controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand has been booked in another hate speech case after he allegedly made objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammed that sparked protests in the Ghaziabad......

What Will Israel Do Next?

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon. IMAGE: Smoke......

AP shocker: Spycam used in women's hostel toilet

A hidden camera was allegedly found in the girls’ washroom of a college hostel in Andhra Pradesh. As the new broke out, a massive protest broke out at the SR Gudlavalleru Engineering College,......

Foreign investors net sellers of Indian bonds in Oct

Currently, US bond yields have shown some volatility, with the yield moving from 4.3 per cent to 4.4 per cent. This is despite favourable data, such as the recent jobless claims. Illustration:......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

What Air India Plans For Its Crews

Some of the proposed policies have been welcomed by pilots and cabin crew, while others have sparked criticism. IMAGE: Air India's Airbus A350-900. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters As part......

Sensex, Nifty hit record highs on US Fed rate cut; banks lead gains

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty climbed to fresh record high levels on Thursday in line with firm global trends after the US Federal Reserve announced the first cut in policy rate in more......

Ola Electric's e-bike pricing sparks debate across EV industry

The launch of a range of electric motorbikes (e-bikes) by Bengaluru-based Ola Electric, a first for the company, has disconcerted the industry because the low price the firm claims to be offering......

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.' IMAGE: Chirag Vohra plays Mahatma Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight. Nikkhil Advani's new Web......

'The Titan Flies Away Into The Ages'

'Some icons are living textbooks, teaching us about leadership, success, and legacy. Extraordinary yet human and approachable, they inspire and guide us.''India has lost a true son and champion.'......

Political Movies Surge before Lok Sabha Polls

'Elections and audience interest in specific movies are often independent factors.' IMAGE: Randeep Hooda as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in Swatantrya Veer Savarkar. Photograph: Kind courtesy......

'My Life Was In Danger'

''I received many threatening calls and letters.''A fatwa was issued against me.' IMAGE: A young Salma Agha. Photograph: Kind courtesy Salma Agha/Instagram She became a household name in 1982,......

How Taapsee Fell In Love With Mathias

Taapsee Pannu wed Mathias Boe, her love of 10 years, over the weekend in Udaipur. Mathias, for folks who may be unaware, is a Danish badminton ace who won a silver medal at the London Olympics......

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

'India will be pretty certain of what team they're going to play (in Perth). They've known for a while that Rohit probably wasn't going to be here' IMAGE: Rohit Sharma is on paternity leave and......

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Norma Astrid Godinho/Rediff.com takes a walk down memory lane, recounting India's sojourns Down Under from 1947 to 2021, in a special 4-part series. Part 1: When It Was Bradman Versus India Part......

10 Most Expensive IPL Players

Every IPL auction becomes a spectacle, with franchises vying for the world's best cricketers. The intense bidding wars have led to some astronomical figures being shelled out for top talent. The......

Is It Finis For Kohli, Rohit?

Kohli, once dismissing bowlers with ease, now struggles to stay at the crease, while Rohit, a guide for younger players, finds himself confronting his own form. IMAGE: Against New Zealand, Virat......

One more win would certainly help us: Stead on NZ's WTC Final quest

IMAGE: New Zealand hold a unassailable 2-0 lead after two comprehensive wins ongoing Test series in India. Photograph: Black Caps / X New Zealand's remarkable victories over India in Bengaluru......

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