BJP stumbled and then stamped its authority in 2024

The BJP's vulnerabilities and as well as strengths were in full display in the year but what stood out is its ability to adapt its message and methods to the voices from the ground, underlining the......

Advocate brutally attacked in TN court complex

An advocate was brutally attacked by a man in front of the court complex in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, on Wednesday, triggering protests by the members of the Bar in the district demanding protection to......

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

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......

Why Chhaava Has Become Controversial

Loud music, bombastic action scenes, over-the-top dialogues that don't have any ring of truth to it followed by scenes of blood-oozing bodies floating in a river definitely don't make for a magnum......

Golden Globes Red Carpet: Hello Sharon Stone!

The Hollywood brigade looked super glam on the red carpet of the 82nd Golden Globes at Beverly Hills, California. Photograph: Daniel Cole/ Reuters Even at 66, Sharon Stone made sure all eyes were......

My 10 Least Liked Movies Of 2024

Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value. Sukanya Verma lists 10 of her least liked Hindi......

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary. IMAGE: Raj Kapoor and Vyjayanthimala in Sangam. Raj Kapoor directed only 10......

PIX: Errani-Vavassori win US Open mixed doubles crown

IMAGE: Italy's Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori celebrate after winning the US Open mixed doubles final against Taylor Townsend and Donald Young of the United States at Flushing Meadows, New York,......

Defiant Tamberi vows to fight despite health crisis

IMAGE: Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi celebrates after winning the men's high jump final  at the Tokyo Olympics. Photograph: Manon Cruz / Reuters Three years ago Tamberi and Mutaz Barshim of......

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

IMAGE: Team India players celebrate after winning the Olympic Hockey Third Place Playoff against Spain. Photograph: Anushree Fadnavis In Tokyo, they celebrated the resurgence of a dormant emotion......

Olympics Surfing: Vaast takes gold for France and Tahiti

IMAGE: France's Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in the men's surfing event at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia, at the Paris Olympics on Monday. Photograph: Ed Sloane/Reuters Tahitian Kauli......

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

The IOC last year stripped the IBA of its status as boxing's governing body over governance issues, and took charge of the Paris 2024 boxing competition itself, but now finds itself at the centre......