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......

'No Doctor Opens A Hospital These Days'

'Healthcare is not an industry.''The government is only encouraging insurance as they are not able to provide healthcare to people.''Opening new medical colleges is not what is needed.''You have to......

'I Pray For That Unknown Woman Who Cooked Pothichoru'

'A campaign that goes beyond caste, creed and religion.''This is a campaign that aims to end hunger in society.' IMAGE: Pothichoru has boiled matta rice, a couple of sides such as thoran and......

'Women Are Exploited In All Political Parties'

'While some women allow themselves to be exploited so that they can climb up the ladder, there are many voiceless and silent people who get exploited by men in powerful positions.' IMAGE: Simmy......

Air India to Spend $400 Million On...

... changing seats and in-flight entertainment on its older aircraft. Photograph: Kind courtesy Air India 'Dated' seats and in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems on Air India's old long-haul......

Luxury Carmakers Eye Small Towns

Many of these companies have a waiting period from 6-18 months now, indicating a rise in demand. IMAGE: The Lexus LF-30, at Auto Expo 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo Small town roads in India are soon......

Non-metros snapping up electric scooters

If you thought electric scooters have caught the fancy of only people in the metros, think again. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ather Energy According to data from electric two-wheeler maker, Ather......

SC rejects Kerala's plea against leasing Thiruvananthapuram airport to Adani

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition filed by the Kerala government against the state high court verdict rejecting the pleas challenging the Centre's decision to lease out......

Alia Is Worth It!

Kareena is off to work... Raashii shares a picture from the sets...Rajkummar is grateful... Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt becomes the new global ambassador of......

'I Wanted To Beat People Up...'

'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.''It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.''Whether it's a series, a movie or......

Why Aattam Is A Masterpiece

What follows is essentially a long scene set in a single location, and you watch in amazement as the scene grows into one of Indian cinema's funniest and most spectacular pieces of sustained......

10 Films: Indian Cinema At Its Best

Aseem Chhabra lists his favorite 2023 films -- a healthy blend of Bollywood, Hindi indies and some of the best work that is being done in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali cinema. On one hand......

'Sanju Samson Can Be India's Test Opener'

'People should realise he is an impact player, like Virender Sehwag.''You don't expect these players to score a 70-80 every time they bat, but whenever they score they will win matches for your......

Suryakumar blames 'heavy dew' for India's loss in Guwahati T20

IMAGE: Glenn Maxwell and Ravi Bishnoi share a light moment during the third T20 Internationala against India in Guwahati on Tuesday. Photograph: BCCI Despite failing to defend a massive 222......

World Cup: 'Semis is our goal, but won't be a failure if we don't get there'

IMAGE: Star all-rounder Bas de Leede said the Dutch side has set their sights on a semifinal appearance in the 2023 World Cup. Photograph: Piroschka Van De Wouw/Reuters Having qualified for......

It turned out to be absolutely perfect: Siraj

IMAGE: Man of the moment Mohammed Siraj says his stunning spell in the Asia Cup will give him confidence heading into the World Cup. Photograph: BCCI/X Hours of net sessions perfecting the......

All captains take a lot of pride and I'm no different: Rohit Sharma

IMAGE: India handed Sri Lanka a crushing defeat to lift the Asia Cup. Photograph: BCCI/X After bundling out Sri Lanka for 50 on Sunday, Indian captain Rohit Sharma couldn't hide his delight......