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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......

Doesn't mean all is resolved: Jaishankar on LAC agreement with China

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the breakthrough agreement with China on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) does not mean that issues between the two......

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket.He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual......

China holds 'warning' drills around Taiwan

China on Monday conducted day-long large-scale military drills aimed at surrounding Taiwan by deploying an aircraft carrier group, besides army, navy, air force and missile forces, in an apparent......

20 killed as gunmen open fire at Pak coal miners

At least 20 miners were killed and eight others were injured early Friday when unidentified armed men attacked their coal mines in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province. The incident occurred in......

Noel Tata to succeed Ratan Tata; named chairman of Tata Trusts

Tata Trusts hold a controlling 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, the holding and promoter firm of Tata Group companies. Noel Tata, half-brother of legendary industrialist late Ratan Tata, will be the......

Ratan Tata's last rites performed with state honours

Corporate leaders, politicians and celebrities joined hundreds of people on Thursday as they bid final adieu to one of India's most respected and internationally recognised business leaders, Ratan......

Emami has built itself through acquisition, but...

Two young men jostle in a rickshaw as it clatters along a narrow, bustling lane of North Kolkata, each with a leg dangling over the side of the vehicle, a bulging sack of cosmetics nestled between......

'TCS Is Not A One-Trick Pony'

'We are sure FY25 is going to be better...But to call out that all problems are behind us is a bit early.''The underlying business sentiment has not changed significantly.' IMAGE: Tata Consultancy......

Sitharaman again takes tablet in red pouch to present paperless Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday again took a digital tablet wrapped in a traditional 'bahi-khata' style pouch as she headed for Parliament to present the full Budget 2024-25 in a......

Like Deepika-Ranveer's Daughter's Name?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Deepika Padukone/Instagram On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh treated the world to the first glimpse of their newborn daughter. They......

'I'd Be Very Happy Not Being In The Spotlight'

'I've never done anything cliche and I've never got anything cliche.'Text: Divya Nair/Rediff.com. Videos: Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com IMAGE: Nithya Menen with her National Award. Photograph: Kind......

Mithun: The Outsider We Love To Watch

Mithun Chakraborty started from scratch in bit roles and had no Godfather backing him. Yet, remarkably, his career now straddles six decades and he continues to win acclaim, observes Dinesh Raheja.......

Transformers One Review: Dazzling CGI, Dull Story

If you're a fan of the Transformer films already, you will be delighted with a hearty dose of nostalgia here but... Mayur Sanap adds a caveat. I'm not a huge Transformers fan, but I don't deride......

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Sector 36 goes for gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot. The Nithari Killings of 2006 had pierced India's doesn't-happen-here......

WTA Finals: Zheng creates history after grueling win over Rybakina

IMAGE: China's Qinwen Zheng in action during her women's singles group stage match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. Photograph: Aleksandra Szmigiel / Reuters China's Zheng Qinwen......

PKL: Pirates rally late, overcome Yoddhas in thriller

IMAGE: Action from the Pro Kabaddi League match between UP Yoddhas and Patna Pirates in Hyderabad. Photograph: Pro Kabaddi League Patna Pirates made a remarkable comeback to beat UP Yoddhas......

PIX: India's home fortress crumbles, NZ win series

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and New Zealand at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday. SCORECARD IMAGE: New Zealand players celebrates after......

Tough choices loom for BCCI selectors ahead of Australia Tour

IMAGE: Pujara has been excellent form in the Indian domestic circuit of late. Photograph: BCCI Cheteshwar Pujara was a walking nightmare for Pat Cummins and company on the last two tours of......

ISL: Late heroics help Blasters down Mohammedan SC

IMAGE: Action from the Kerala Blasters vs Mohammedan SC match in Kolkata on Sunday. Photograph: Indian Super League Kerala Blasters FC secured a memorable 2-1 victory over Mohammedan SC in......

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