Battle Royale in Thiruvananthapuram

I have a bit of a personal dilemma: I have a soft corner for Shashi Tharoor, but I do like Rajeev Chandrasekhar's pitch, confesses Rajeev Srinivasan. IMAGE: Dr Shashi Tharoor, the Congress Lok......

A Tale Of Unlikely Politicians

Many ethical, competent corporate leaders aspire to join public life today. However, the transition to politics is far from easy, observes Indrajit Gupta. IMAGE: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar......

Swachh Bharat Not A Game Changer

If we as citizens, do not take ownership of public places, public facilities and public conveniences, Swachh Bharat will remain just a hollow slogan, notes Biswajit Dasgupta. Kindly note the image......

Large domestic order book, exports growth key drivers for defence stocks

Defence exports grew 33 per cent in the calendar year 2023 (CY23) to around Rs 21,083 crore while domestic defence orders serviced by listed companies were Rs 48,000 crore. The sector is poised for......

'Take A Staggered Approach To Investing In Smallcaps'

'Exposure to small and midcap stocks exceeded desired levels in many portfolios, prompting rebalancing.' Illustrations: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Even as valuations in the small and midcap space......

CEO compensation grew 40% in 4 years

The average yearly compensation of chief executive officers (CEOs) in India stands at Rs 13.8 crore, up 40 per cent as compared to the pre-Covid-19 year of 2020 when it was Rs 9.8 crore, a survey......

Street Signs: DMart's stock surge, tepid GMP, IPO lull, and more

Shares of Avenue Supermarts (DMart) have rallied 15 per cent in the past month, even as the benchmark National Stock Exchange Nifty has remained flat. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters The......

Ripley Review: Mind-Blowing!

The show takes its own pace to pick up, but then when you least expect, it grabs you by the throat, notes Aseem Chhabra. 'Does the world need another cinematic representation of the Ripley story?'......

Amar Singh Chamkila Review: WAH!!

Diljit Dosanjh's switch in singing style as he smoothly assumes Amar Singh Chamkila's vocal persona highlights the brilliance of his artistry, observes Sukanya Verma. Back in the 1980s, popular......

'Four women in their 60s followed me...'

'One told me there that she had been abused by her father when she was nine years old. The other when she was 12.' 'In all these years, they had not been able to confide about it to their mothers......

'Everybody rejected me'

'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor......

Rahul Or Dhoni? Who Batted Best? Vote!

The Ekana stadium in Lucknow witnessed a thrilling IPL match on Friday, April 19, 2024, night. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's explosive knock propelled the Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 176/6.......

IPL 2024: Sunil Narine Leads The MVP Race

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Game 31. IMAGE: Sunil Narine celebrates his century against the Rajasthan Royals at the Eden......

DC Vs GT: Who Bowled The Best Spell? Vote!

IMAGE: The Delhi Capitals bowlers put up a sizzling display at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, April 17, 2024. Photographs: BCCI The Delhi Capitals bowlers have come under the scanner for......

I wanted to come in a better way: Pant

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant bats. Photograph: BCCI The T20 World Cup is around the corner and Rishabh Pant is striving to be the best version of himself, and the latest proof of that is his brilliant......

KKR Vs RR: Who Bowled The Best Spell? VOTE!

A sensational century from Jos Buttler and fiery cameos from Riyan Parag and Rovman Powell helped the Rajasthan Royals secure a pulsating two wicket win over the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden......