'Bengal has a lot to learn from Gujarat'

'Look at the number of billionaires, the number of new billionaires in India.''Adani and Ambani are not the only ones.''What's wrong with people making money as long as it benefits us?' IMAGE: A......

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year,......

Why India fails to extradite Mallya, Modi, Choksi...

'What is the problem in getting the UK to extradite our citizens?' asks Aakar Patel.Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India has proposed nine points to the G20 member nations asking for......

When Rajdeep Sardesai attempted 'instant history'

This month saw releases of two much-hyped books, both of which went on immediately to become best-sellers. Both were by authors in their 40s, expected to shed much light, but did not quite succeed......

The most powerful woman in Indian business

'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over,' SBI Chairman Arundhati Bhattacharya tells Niraj Bhatt and Abhijit Lele. IMAGE: Arundhati Bhattacharya was appointed......

Investors home in on mobile payment firms

Investments by private equity and venture capital firms into the mobile payment solutions segment in India have seen a notable growth in the recent past. Going forward, this is expected to go up......

'China has hardware and India has software'

Meera Sanyal is Chairperson & CEO of RBS Bank in India.She is also the President of the Indian Liberal Group and stood as anindependent candidate for South Mumbai in the 2009 Lok Sabhaelections.In......

Golden investment plans for 2009

A New Year brings renewed hope and goals, especially when it comes to finances. The fresh start can provide the motivation you need to make it your best financial year ever. And it's here that you......

A sexy woman doesn't cease to be a human being

'When a woman uses stunning sexy photo shoots to make a splash and be noticed by audiences and the industry, it doesn't mean she can be broken down to breasts, buttocks, legs, navel and oh... a......

Spotted: Aamir Khan in Bangalore

Reader Abhijit and his daughter Jui met Aamir Khan at IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Bangalore. If you encounter/meet/see film or television personalities and take a photograph or a video of......

Dancing to Sunidhi Chauhan, KK

Reader Abhijit Masih attended a Sunidhi Chauhan-KK concert in the UAE on January 28. He sent us this report: After the sandstorm that hit Dubai last weekend, the evening saw the twin forced gale......

My night with Guns N' Roses

Reader Abhijit Masih attended a Guns N' Roses concert in the UAE last night. He sent us this report: The music you listen to in school most often becomes the genre you will stick to all your life.......

6 Indian stars with a point to prove at IPL 7

As fans enjoy IPL7, we invite you Dear Readers to share your pictures and views on the Twenty20 extravaganza. Please mail your photographs and views to sportsdesk@rediff.co.in with the subject line......

Formula 1 comes to the desert

Abhijit Masih was at the Formula 1 preview in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. This is what he saw in his words and pictures. Have you, Dear Reader, been ringside at a sporting event? Please send your......

Spotted: Sangakkara in Melbourne

Reader Abhijit Sahasrabudhe sent us this picture from Melbourne. 'I was thrilled to see Kumar Sangakkara at the railway station in Melbourne,' writes Abhijit. 'I first asked him whether he was......

Spotted: Leander Paes at Wimbledon 2008

ReaderAbhijit sent us this picture from London. 'I was lucky to get phtographed with the great Leander Paes at Wimbeldon2008. He is gem of a person. He gave autograph to each and every fan who......

'Ganguly's ouster was wrong'

As part of a series of weekly chats on cricket, Prem Panicker appeared on the rediff Chat at 1300 EDT/1000 PDT on December 15. Following is a transcript of the chat. Earlier transcripts: - 'On form......