We Are In An Era Of Puppets And Puppeteers

'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of......

When Akshata Murty Wowed The Tories

IMAGE: Akshata Murty speaks at the Conservative party's annual conference in Manchester. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters   On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, an unusual event occurred at......

The Best PHOTOS of the Year: Part I

As 2013 nears its end, rediff.com presents a selection of the most enduring images of year from around the world. Also check: Best Photos of the Year Part II and Part III We start off the first of......

Tomatina is back! Tomato fest leaves Spanish town red

Yes, it’s that time of year again when people start hurling mushy tomatoes at each other in the street of Spain for absolutely no reason. Here are the best images from the world’s best......

Focus on the underserved to deepen financial inclusion: RBI Guv to fintechs

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion. Photograph: Hemanshi......

Is Finternet The Future Of Financial System?

'It allows everybody to participate and controls all assets.''We want to have something that allows everyone to participate and control all kinds of assets.' IMAGE: Infosys Co-Founder Nandan......

SEBI Cracks Down On Stock Market Fantasy Games

'MIIs or market intermediaries shall enter into an appropriate agreement with entities with whom they intend to share real-time price data.' IMAGE: The Securities and Exchange Board of India......

Want To Buy A Car? Juicy Offers Coming!

'Nearly all companies are extending festival offers for entry-level, sedan, and hatchback segments.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Tata Motors/Instagram   Carmakers are extending their offers......

Marco Review: Gore Fest

The action entertainer Marco is a well shot, gnarly bloodfest that packs some lackluster thrills, notes Arjun Menon. Another day, another lesser effective wannabe 'Pan Indian' action film is out......

'Just Because You Are An Actress Doesn't Mean...'

'I was blessed to earn a lot of fame and money, more than I ever expected, and the time has come to share what I have earned with others.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ayesha Jhulka/Instagram Ayesha......

Girlfriend is best left friendless!

Before you watch Girlfriend, it is important to be clearwhy you are going. If it is to watch a sensitive, mature film on lesbianism, stay at home. If it is to watch a flesh fest featuring Isha......

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week. Photograph: Kind courtesy Pixabay It all began in September......

Neeraj and world's best for India javelin fest

IMAGE: August 7 is celebrated as National Javelin Day to mark Neeraj Chopra’s historic Olympic gold in Tokyo. Photograph: Neeraj Chopra/Instagram India is set to host a high-profile global......

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

On a night when bowlers had little margin for error on a batter-friendly Eden Gardens pitch, a few rose above the onslaught to leave a lasting impression. With runs flowing freely and boundaries......

Records Smashed! Inside India's Finest Away Test Win

IMAGE: Shubman Gill's marathon run-fest, Akash Deep's sensational bowling, and a clinical team effort powered India to its biggest overseas Test win by runs. Photograph: BCCI/X India's resounding......

What Should Change In Indian Cricket?

'In India we have a lot of superstar worship.''If we lose a match, but Tendulkar hits a century people are happy that their star did not let them down.''This should change. People should support......

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday. IMAGE: Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his fourth round match against Botic van de......