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India-Born Wadia's Explosive Cameo Lights Up BBL

India-Born Wadia's Explosive Cameo Lights Up BBL

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Playing in just his second BBL match, Jerrssis Wadia made an instant impact in the Australian Big Bash League, delivering a thrilling cameo for the Adelaide Strikers.

New Life, New Hope: Welcoming Newborns

New Life, New Hope: Welcoming Newborns

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Hospitals across India celebrated the arrival of New Year's babies on January 1, 2026.

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

Realty moves to the core of conglomerates' biz strategy

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India's leading conglomerates are stepping up investments in real estate, recasting what was once a peripheral activity into a core growth driver. Supported by strong balance sheets, established brands and access to long-term capital, major business houses including Aditya Birla, Tata, Godrej, L&T, Raymond, Wadia, Shapoorji Pallonji, Mahindra and Adani are positioning realty as a strategic pillar within their diversified portfolios.

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Punjab Kings have come a long way in a matter of one season, so much so that co-owner Ness Wadia feels his 'settled' team doesn't even need to go into the IPL auction next month.

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Was Homi Bhabha Murdered? The Mystery Behind His Death

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

60 years ago, on January 24, 1966, Dr Homi J Bhabha, the father of India's nuclear programme, died in an air crash on Mont Blanc. The official inquiry said the plane went off course in bad weather, but coincidences, missing evidence, and later unproven claims have kept conspiracy theories alive. A fascinating excerpt from Bakhtiar Dadabhoy's book, Homi J Bhabha: A Life.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of Corporate India.

Raj Thackeray's party men storm ABVP office in Pune

Raj Thackeray's party men storm ABVP office in Pune

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Police in Pune have registered a case against members of the MNS students' wing for allegedly barging into the ABVP's office following a dispute over posters at a college.

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India.

'This Wasn't A Cloudburst...'

'This Wasn't A Cloudburst...'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'The lakes up there were already at the brink due to accumulated rainwater, and then snowmelt occurred.' 'When one lake breached, it triggered a cascading effect -- other lakes breached subsequently.'

Cloudburst behind Uttarkashi flash floods? Experts differ

Cloudburst behind Uttarkashi flash floods? Experts differ

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Experts question whether a cloudburst caused the recent flash flood in Uttarkashi, India, citing insufficient rainfall and other potential factors like ice chunks, rockfalls, or landslides.

Preity's Hugs for Kings!

Preity's Hugs for Kings!

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Punjab Kings qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.

Preity, Ponting, Ness, Burman Rejoice!

Preity, Ponting, Ness, Burman Rejoice!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Punjab Kings' players and owners were ecstatic as Captain Shreyas Iyer's match-winning powered them to victory against the Mumbai Indians.

Joy For Preity; Gloom For Goenka

Joy For Preity; Gloom For Goenka

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta and husband Gene Goodenough were in the stands at the Himachal Pradesh cricket association stadium as they relished the thumping win.

Go First Losses Hurt Wadia Group

Go First Losses Hurt Wadia Group

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The growing mismatch between Go First's losses and other group companies' profits was making it tough for the group to fund the losses of the airline venture.

Born January 1, 2025

Born January 1, 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

These babies will always celebrate New Year as their birthday :)))

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Torrent Group acquires 67% stake in Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Ahmedabad-based Torrent Group has completed the acquisition of a majority 67 percent stake in Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Gujarat Titans.

Ness Wadia wants to get into women's IPL

Ness Wadia wants to get into women's IPL

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

The BCCI has been under a bit of pressure to organise the Women's IPL.

Jeh Wadia steps down as GoAir's managing director

Jeh Wadia steps down as GoAir's managing director

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Wadia group-owned no-frills airline GoAir on Monday announced that its managing director Jeh Wadia has stepped down from the position. The airline, however, said that Wadia will continue as a promoter. It also announced the appointment of aviation industry veteran Ben Baldanza as vice chairman at the carrier. Baldanza has been an advisor to the company since 2018 and director since 2019.

Hosting IPL in India was right call: Ness Wadia

Hosting IPL in India was right call: Ness Wadia

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Slams Aussies Zampa, Tye for criticisms.

Mystery Girl At The IPL Auction Was...

Mystery Girl At The IPL Auction Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Jhanvi Mehta, Juhi Chawla's daughter!

Ness Wadia's arrest: Did Britannia violate listing norms?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Did Britannia violate listing norms?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

According to Sebi's listing obligations and disclosure requirements, a company has to report any fraud, default by promoter or arrest of key managerial persons or promoters as it is a material event.

Use technology to ensure fairness: Ness Wadia tells BCCI

Use technology to ensure fairness: Ness Wadia tells BCCI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'If technology is not to be used for the fairness and transparency of the game and to ensure that it is equitable to all, then why use technology at all?'

Wadias to continue legal battle for Jinnah House

Wadias to continue legal battle for Jinnah House

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Dina Wadia, Jinnah's only daughter and Nusli Wadia's late mother, moved the high court in 2007 to regain control of the estate.

Wadia-owned Go First files for insolvency, suspends flights for 3 days

Wadia-owned Go First files for insolvency, suspends flights for 3 days

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Wadia group-owned Go First will temporarily suspend flights on May 3 and 4 amid severe fund crunch, the airline's chief Kaushik Khona said on Tuesday.

Why Mohali can't host IPL, Wadia asks BCCI

Why Mohali can't host IPL, Wadia asks BCCI

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Wadia wants to know from the BCCI that why his team's base in Mohali has not been picked among the potential venues for the 2021 edition despite a low COVID-19 caseload.

HC quashes molestation case lodged by Zinta against Ness Wadia

HC quashes molestation case lodged by Zinta against Ness Wadia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Zinta's lawyer had said she was willing to settle the matter if Wadia was ready to apologise.

Players should be tested daily for COVID-19 during IPL, says Wadia

Players should be tested daily for COVID-19 during IPL, says Wadia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Friday advocated daily testing of players during the IPL and predicted that the upcoming 13th edition of the T20 league in the UAE will be the most watched in the tournament's history.

Kings XI have charted a 3-year plan under Kumble: Wadia

Kings XI have charted a 3-year plan under Kumble: Wadia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Frequently changing captains and coaches has hurt Kings XI Punjab in the past and that is why the franchise has decided to work on a three-year plan under Anil Kumble and K L Rahul to take the side forward, co-owner Ness Wadia said.

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

Rediff.com3 May 2019

It has been learnt that, as of now, the CoA will not hand over the matter to the IPL's Ethics Commitee comprising acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

As per IPL's Code of Ethics, no person associated with the team can bring the game into disrepute and there is a clause which can lead to suspension of teams.

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Even actresses who are mothers play leading roles. There's also been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women. It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.'

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Ambanis Own 10% of India's Wealth

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

The Adani family, led by Chairman Gautam Adani, is the most valued first-generation family business at Rs 15.44 trillion.

How I missed the bus: Nusli Wadia

How I missed the bus: Nusli Wadia

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

In this interview -- his first in over three years -- Wadia also talks about the road ahead for his group.

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Wadias, Rahejas in battle over prime Mumbai land

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Mumbai police chargesheets billionaire-builder Chandru Raheja for cheating, breach of trust; Rahejas call it pressure tactic, say Wadia plea was thrown out by Supreme Court

IPL: SRK Rebels Against Mega Auction

IPL: SRK Rebels Against Mega Auction

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan sparked a debate at the IPL owners' meeting

Ness Wadia moves into key roles at Britannia

Ness Wadia moves into key roles at Britannia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

He is nominated to the investment, innovation and audit committees.

Wadias plan unified group structure

Wadias plan unified group structure

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

Wadia succession plan puts Jeh in driver's seat

Wadia succession plan puts Jeh in driver's seat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Most group firm MDs will report to Nusli Wadia's younger son.

Wadia sues Rahejas over land dispute

Wadia sues Rahejas over land dispute

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Business tycoon Nusli Wadia has dragged G L Raheja and kin, Sandeep G Raheja and Sonali G Raheja, and Ferrani Hotels belonging to the GL Raheja Group to the Bombay high court. The dispute is about violating the agreement between Wadia and the Rahejas on developing nearly 478 acres in Malad in the western suburb of Mumbai.