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......

Column: Why Modi Should Not Get 400 Plus Seats

'Imagine what the BJP's urges would be if India's electorate awarded it truly brute majorities like the 400 plus seats the prime minister called for in the 2024 general elections?' asks Shyam G......

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

He fought Ajmal Kasab and his LeT colleague Abu Ismail, received splinter injuries and held them off till he fell unconscious. Image used only for representation. Photograph: ANI Photo On......

Is Election Slipping Out Of Modi's Hands?

In nearly 100 seats, the BJP stands almost no chance of winning.In 200 seats, it is a direct fight between the BJP and the Congress where the BJP has an upper hand.In 243 seats, the BJP is pitted......

Luxury car sales at pre-Covid levels but delays persist: Mercedes

The company said that while the first quarter numbers were at the pre-pandemic levels, it saw a growth of 34 per cent in sales compared to the April to June period of 2020. IMAGE: Mercedes-Benz......

Rescuing a threatened species -- the Manager

In leading companies in Information Age industries, the word "manager" is taking on a pejorative meaning -- something like "zamindar" -- a man who lived off other people's work and did no work......

The Rs 76.7-lakh Mercedes GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is here!

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday said it has commenced the local production of its AMG portfolio in India, and rolled out its first-ever locally made GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe. The......

Hyundai posts record sales in India in 2014, crosses 4.1 lakh

In 2013, HMIL had sold 380,000 units in the domestic market Hyundai has posted record sales of over 410,000 units in India in 2014, a growth of over 7.5 per cent riding on new launches, including......

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode......

'Everybody in Bollywood is not looking for sex'

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz actress Bidita Bag gives us a ringside view of Bollywood. It ain't easy becoming an actress in Bollywood. Babumoshai Bandookbaaz actress Bidita Bag struggled long and hard......

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.''Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'Ranjita Ganesan reports. IMAGE: Excel Entertainment, producers of Gully......

'Winning A Medal For India Meant A Lot'

'It was a tough field, and I was nervous going in.''But once I stepped onto the court, I focused only on giving my best.' IMAGE: Anika Dubey, 15, has been rising in the Indian squash ranks with......

India dominate chess world in 2024

IMAGE: D Gukesh celebrates with the Chess World Championship trophy. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Chin An/FIDE The image of a smiling D Gukesh standing with outstretched hands will forever be......

Portugal talisman Ronaldo chasing more Euro glory

IMAGE: Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo will be out to prove he can still make a difference at the highest level and will arrive in Germany for Euro 2024 as the trusted leader of a talented team under......

The World Cup That Cheers

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from......

Newcastle back in Champions League

IMAGE: Leicester City's Harry Souttar in action with Newcastle United's Fabian Schar. Photograph: Scott Heppell/Reuters Qualifying Newcastle United for the Champions League was not even in......