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......

Discontent grows within Trinamool, BJP in Bengal

Discontentment seems to be increasing by the day in sections of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal with several leaders of both camps expressing displeasure over......

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Indian-American multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's popularity rating and online fundraising have surged, a day after his impressive performance at the first Republican......

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   The Indrani versus Rahul......

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

India’s smartphone market grew by three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in volume in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year 2024, while its value surged by 12 per cent Y-o-Y to reach an......

Who Are India's Newest Billionaires?

The collective wealth of the 100 richest went past $1 trillion for the first time. IMAGE: Mukesh Ambani, chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries, left, has once again secured top......

'We see strong momentum for the second half'

'We will have a strong exit as our third quarter is strong.' Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Geralt/Pixabay HCLTech, which......

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Whoever can make acquiring smartphones more affordable will win the sales game. IMAGE: Checking out the new iPhones at Apple BKC. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com   Premium moves up......

2024's Best South Web Series

With varying levels of effectiveness in execution and conception, our storytellers have been able to adapt to the new format of content creation -- Web series -- and it's an exciting time ahead for......

What Really Touches Your Heart In Jigra

When mainstream Hindi cinema is preoccupied with romance, comedy, horror and action, stories about sisters and brothers are very rare.Vasan Bala has made a first-of-its-kind film where the leads......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

How Dravid shaped Samson's career as a Royal...

'As a captain, I see how he led from the front --- not just through his skills but off the field as well. He never missed an optional practice session when he was the captain.' IMAGE: Sanju Samson......

Asensio takes Aston Villa past Cardiff City to FA Cup quarters

IMAGE: Marco Asensio celebrates putting Aston Villa ahead in the FA Cup fifth round match against Cardiff City at Villa Park, Birmingham, on Friday. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters Aston......

Double joy for Bumrah, Mandhana as they bag BCCI top honours

Earlier this week, the Indian duo had won ICC's top awards with Bumrah named ICC Cricketer of the Year. IMAGE: India's lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah was an inspiration with the ball last year and......

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Jarrod Bowen scores West Ham United's match-winner with a header against Arsenal during the Premier League match at Emirates Stadium,......

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Manchester City newcomer Marmoush makes emphatic statement in first start since arriving at the club last month. Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League. IMAGE: Omar Marmoush......