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......

'Unacceptable': Chinese envoy on security lapses in Pakistan

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Jiang Zaidong urged that the government should launch a crackdown against all anti-China terrorist groups after two deadly attacks took place in Pakistan within only......

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.''But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a......

India ranks 105th in Global Hunger Index, in 'serious' category

The Global Hunger Index (GHI), a tool used by international humanitarian agencies to measure and track hunger levels with GHI scores based on under-nourishment and child mortality indicators across......

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India growth story

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged CEOs of US majors to take advantage of India's growth story as the country is making all efforts to become the third largest economy of the world in his third......

Reliance net profit drops 5% in Q1 on weak O2C business

Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, on Friday reported a 5 per cent drop in its June quarter net profit as lower fuel cracks and petrochemical margins outdid gains in telecom......

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.''It's an ode to Hindi cinema.' IMAGE: Tripti Dimri and Vicky Kaushal in Bad Newz. Anand Tiwari broke......

'Sudden Hearing Loss Can Happen At Any Age'

'The earlier you get your treatment done, the better the chance of recovery.' IMAGE: Alka Yagnik posted this week: 'A few weeks ago, as I walked out of a flight, I suddenly felt I was not able to......

Malaika's Message For YOU...

On June 5, World Environment Day, movie celebs took to social media to celebrate the world we live in.   Photograph: Kind courtesy Malaika Arora/Instagram Malaika Arora: 'Act today, for a......

'I'm Not Fat. I'm Curvy'

'I grew up in an environment which is very submissive and conservative. People would judge you if you wore a short skirt.' 'I made my way up from there to Mumbai and landed a big song Aila Re Aila......

IPL Auction: 10 Wicket-Keepers to Watch Out For

The IPL 2025 mega auction is hours away, and the anticipation is building as franchises prepare to strengthen their squads. With retention lists finalised, teams have been forced to part ways with......

Australia is going to be a different ball game: Rohit

IMAGE: India captain Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir are hoping to get the players get in the right frame of mind for the upcoming tour of Australia. Photograph: BCCI After India's......

'HIL will revive Indian hockey's golden era'

IMAGE: India's hockey stars Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh and Manpreet Singh. Photograph: Hockey India/X Former India captain Sardar Singh is ecstatic with the return of Hockey India League......

Why Babar quit as Pakistan's white ball captain again!

IMAGE: Babar Azam resigned as Pakistan's white-ball cricket captain for a second time in 11 months, citing a need to lessen his workload and focus on improving his game. Photograph: Andrew......

'Gill and Jaiswal will be future pillars for India': Ashwin

IMAGE: Indian players celebrate the fall of a Bangladeshi wicket during the second test in Kanpur. Photograph: BCCI India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi......