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......

GOAT, Vijay's Failed Political Launch Vehicle

Vijay has a lot of young and middle-aged women fans, but as voters, they are possibly now with the DMK, or remain with the AIADMK. Recapturing this constituency would have helped Vijay's political......

Director Ranjith, actor Siddique quit over sexual abuse charges

Heads began rolling in the Malayalam film world on Sunday in the aftermath of the Justice K Hema Committee's explosive findings of harassment and abuse of women professionals, leading to two......

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Bangladesh on Sunday reopened all educational institutions, including universities, secondary schools and colleges, across the country after more than a month of closure due to violence centring......

Reliance, Disney merge to form Rs 70,000-cr JV

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries has completed the merger of its media assets with the India business of global media house Walt Disney and formed a joint venture with a valuation......

India's largest media empire is all set to be born!

The Competition Commission of India on Wednesday approved the merger of media assets of Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Co to create the country's largest media empire worth over Rs 70,000......

CCI flags concerns over Viacom 18-Star India deal

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has flagged possible anti-competitive concerns with respect to the proposed $8.5-billion Viacom18-Star India merger and has sought detailed responses from......

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

The cricketing extravaganza became a business opportunity for everyone, from five-star hotels to cafes to street vendors across the country on Sunday. IMAGE: Sunrisers Hyderabad Captain Pat......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

IMAGE: Triptii Dimri in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala. Triptii Dimri has been voted as India's most popular star of 2024. The 29-year-old actor has had three releases this year -- Bad Newz, Vicky Vidya......

The Sabarmati Report Review: Poorly Crafted Propaganda

The Sabarmati Report is so flimsy in its execution, taking offence to it would be dignifying its existence, notes Sukanya Verma. News is the truth that you choose to bring out, a cunning......

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds,......

That's the last time ...: Hamilton's emotional tribute

IMAGE: Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after finishing fourth in his last race for Mercedes. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters Lewis Hamilton raced one last time for Mercedes on Sunday, Formula One's......

India-Pakistan won't face-off in Champions Trophy?

IMAGE: Haris Rauf shakes hands with Shreyas Iyer during the 2023 ICC ODI Worlld Cup. The ICC members are trying to sell the point to the PCB that without the blue riband India vs Pakistan fixture,......

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday  IMAGE: Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates with Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate after scoring their second goal against......

Sony India secures $170m Asian cricket media rights

Reliance-Disney skips bidding IMAGE: The deal will be a significant boost for Sony to bolster its foothold in India after it pulled out of a $10 billion merger with Zee Entertainment earlier this......

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

IMAGE: Vinicius Junior reacts after missing a chance against FC Barcelona in the LaLiga. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters   For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear......