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......

Assumptions or incomplete proof: Court to NIA; grants bail to J-K lensman

A Delhi court has granted bail to a 25-year-old Kashmir-based photojournalist accused of plotting terrorist acts in Kashmir and major cities in India, saying the allegation made by the National......

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta. IMAGE: Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator Kamala Harris accepts......

I will miss you, my brother...

'Rajan epitomised the best of his generation -- veneration for knowledge, for old fashioned morality of honesty and modesty.'Economist Devaki Jain, Padma Bhushan, salutes her brother who passed......

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

On the cusp of launching its Rs 11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) next week, food and grocery delivery major Swiggy believes quick commerce to be its future growth engine and anticipates......

Strike called off; Samsung says won't take any action

Appliances and consumer electronic major Samsung has welcomed trade body CITU's decision to call off over one month long strike at its Tamil Nadu-based plant and said it would not take any action......

Improving outlook may drive further gains in Godrej Consumer Products

Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) reported a three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in consolidated net revenue to Rs 3,330 crore, lower than consensus. In constant currency terms (cc), revenue......

'Journey from $50 million to $250 million is hardest'

'We are looking at the next target which is to be a $1 billion ARR firm in the next 4-5 years.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Icertis Icertis, which is headquartered in Bellevue, United States, and is......

Priyanka-Nick Celebrate Malti's First Holi In India

Photograph: Kind courtesy Priyanka Chopra/Instagram Priyanka Chopra posted her Holi pictures much later than her colleagues, but they were worth the wait. The actor celebrated the festival with......

Shah Rukh Joins Bollywood's BALD and BEAUTIFUL

Hair is elemental in a Bollywood movie star's beauty. From songs dedicated to reshmi zulfein to entry scenes full of dreamily flying silky tresses, the fixation is loud and clear. In such a limited......

How Bollywood has treated Muslims

So many films have been made with Muslim characters. But how many have actually got them right? The Khans pretty much run the show in Bollywood. But when it comes to portraying Muslims on screen,......

Deepika Padukone: Bollywood's hottest desi girl!

Nobody does ethnic chic as well as D-Pad!Being a Kannadiga born in Denmark, raised in Bangalore and pursuing a career in Hindi films in Mumbai, Deepika Padukone is as eclectic as it gets. It's a......

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34. IMAGE: Mahendra Singh Dhoni at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo At 43, Mahendra Singh Dhoni remains the crown......

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on Day 6 of the Asian Games: CRICKET starts at 6.30am IST Women’s semi-final India vs Bangladesh ROWING Starts at 6.30am IST Kiran & Anshika......

Nikhat begins Asian Games campaign with dominant win; Preeti cruises to QFs

Photograph: Kind Courtesy Boxing Federation of India In a rematch of World Championship final, top Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen outclassed Vietnam's Thi Tam Nguyen 5-0 to move to the women's 50kg......

Asian Games: Boxers aim to better medal count and grab Olympic berths

Photograph: Kind courtesy Nikhat Zareen/Instagram The coveted Olympic berths will serve as extra motivation to the India boxers when they step in the ring in the Asian Games here from Sunday,......

Nikhat Doesn't Want A Mercedes Anymore

IMAGE: Nikhat Zareen became only the second Indian after Mary Kom to win two World titles. Photograph: BFI The appeal of a brand new Mercedes is not lost on anyone! Following Sunday's historic......