'Lalu Family's Has Had Problems For Long'

'In times of adversity, families unite, but the reverse is happening in the Lalu family.' IMAGE: Rashtriya Janata Dal Founder Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi, younger son Tejaswi Yadav,......

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms.This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains......

India Needs SuperGen To Fight Corruption

Correction of India's ills requires focussed direction of our energy.For this, we need a collective Conscience. We need Commitment. We need Cleanliness. We need Cooperation. We need Collaboration.......

Diwan Arun Nanda, Last Of India's Advertising Greats

Diwan Arun Nanda, founder of Rediffusion and one of India's last great admen, changed the industry with memorable campaigns, political ads, and a rare mix of sharp strategy and creativity. IMAGE:......

'India Inc needs to embrace AI and not fret'

Knowledge workers and mid-career professionals in India are hopeful that artificial intelligence will positively impact their roles, even as concerns about job displacement persist, especially......

Why Short-Sellers Are Key For Balanced Market

When shorts are based on perceived corporate mismanagement or malfeasance, as in cases like Enron and Satyam, they enable the financial system to work efficiently, points out Devangshu Datta.......

Why The Bankruptcy Code Needs A Makeover

The famous 'tareekh pe tareekh' dialogue from the Hindi movie Damini captures where we are now. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff 'A comprehensive law like the IBC is often viewed as a last......

Ola Electric Hits Speed Bumps On Road to Future

Clearly, some of the bullishness of the early days has gone missing. Ola's market share is slipping amid rising competition from incumbents like Bajaj Auto and TVS. IMAGE: The OLA Roadster X......

Why Sholay Never Got A Sequel

What if Sholay were produced now, in our technologically advanced era, with AI vying for our attention? asks Atanu Biswas IMAGE: The Amul ad celebrates Poore Pachaas Saal! of Sholay. Photograph:......

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.''They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He......

Rana Naidu 2 Review: Good Looking Mess

What's unforgiving about Season two is the way the ever-so-entertaining Venkatesh Daggubati is under-utilised, complains Mayur Sanap. I didn't mind the first season of Rana Naidu. As the Indian......

A Doctor Becomes An Actress!

'I don't have a film background at all. This was the first I was presented on camera.'Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the trailer launch of the Marathi......

Guess How Much Hardik's Watch Costs!

IMAGE: The RM 27-04 is an exceptionally rare watch. Photograph: Hardik Pandya/Instagram Hardik Pandya turned heads off the field, wearing a jaw-dropping Richard Mille RM 27-04 watch during Asia......

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB. IMAGE: Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India. Photograph: ANI Photo   Serum Institute of India Chief......

Indian team to get new spin bowling coach

IMAGE: Sairaj Bahutule quit the position of India's spin-bowling coach to join IPL team Rajasthan Royals in the same role. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Sairaj Bahutule/Instagram The BCCI's Centre......

The rise of the social media savvy Olympians

IMAGE: Rugby player Ilona Maher pose ahead of the Paris Olympics. Photograph: Kind Courtesy Ilona Maher/Instagram Athletes on the hunt for Olympic gold will also be chasing likes and follows on......

IPL 2025: Meet The Gujarat Titans Squad

The Gujarat Titans have cemented their status as a dominant force in the IPL. With a strategic blend of experience and youth, the Titans is poised to make another strong bid for the title in IPL......