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......

Modi In Varanasi: Festive Saffron Fervour

Utkarsh Mishra's impressions of the Narendra Modi roadshow in Varanasi. IMAGE: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi undertakes a roadshow in Varanasi, his Lok Sabha constituency, May......

Fear In Alwar: 'BJP Will Change Constitution'

In India elections are never fought in a straight line.It's fought on many issues, at many levels, with multiple emotions and with a bit of good luck, too.Sheela Bhatt reports from Rajasthan.......

'Lights... Love... And A Little Bit Of Magic'

Instagram is sure looking pretty these days, as actresses glam up the feeds in their Diwali ensembles and share beautiful wishes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Vaani Kapoor/Instagram Vaani Kapoor goes......

Baaghi 4 Review: Mindless Violence

If it wasn't so violent, there would have been a few unintended laughs in Baaghi 4, but this one has not a shred of humour amidst the nonstop mayhem, observes Deepa Gahlot. Amazing, that an......

Who Says Lata Couldn't Be Sensuous?

Lata Mangeshkar was famously prim and propah to the point of being particular about the songs she sang. Double meaning or vulgar lyrics were a hard no, but the legendary singer didn't hold out......

Param Sundari Review: Just Like A Kerala Reel

The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer’s eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot. The message finally......

A Peek Inside RCB's Dressing Room After IPL Glory

IMAGE: RCB’s Director of Cricket, Mike Bobat, praised the entire squad and support staff for their relentless effort throughout the season. Photograph and video: RCB/X After nearly two decades......

Committed Jadeja still answers to the call of duty

'He is one of the most valuable players in India.' IMAGE: Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja continues to be a quiet motivator in the Indian dressing room. Photograph: BCCI/X Ravindra Jadeja is......

Is Rohit Leaving Mumbai Indians?

Why was there a clamour for Rohit memorabilia in the Mumbai Indians dressing room? IMAGE: Mumbai Indian players swarmed Rohit Sharma for signed memorabilia. Photograph and video: Mumbai Indians/X......

'Cricket ke Don Bradman and Discipline ke Gandhi ji'

IMAGE:  Cricketers shared a warm messages for Sachin Tendulkar. Photograph: Sachin Tendulkar/X The Cricket fraternity extended wishes to 'Master Blaster' and India's 'God of Cricket',......

IPL 2025: How smart auction strategy sparked RCB's dream run

IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik with Virat Kohli. Photograph: BCCI Insight, perhaps, was not the watchword in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's auction......