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......

PhD scholar is 4th suicide in IIT-Kanpur in a year

A 28-year-old PhD student at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur ended her life by hanging herself from the ceiling hook in Kanpur  on Thursday, the fourth such case in the last one......

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

Here is the Brahma Mantra for mankind: So long as the world has leaders with judgement -- humane, compassionate, and no-nonsense in their thinking -- natural intelligence will prevail, notes R......

10 labourers killed, 3 hurt as truck hits tractor trolley in UP

Ten people were killed and three injured when a truck collided with a tractor trolley carrying labourers in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh early on Friday, the police said. Image used for......

Krishna Chivukula Donates Rs 228 Crore To IIT-Madras

'His contribution not only elevates our institution but also serves as an inspiring example of how our alumni community continues to drive meaningful change.' IMAGE: Indian Institute of Technology......

'Budget Is Not Serious About Jobs'

'They think quick fixes like internship in the private sector will help.''In fact, internships have been going on for the last one decade.' 'In 2014-2015 itself, we had a ministry of skill......

Boost Consumption Of The Poorest 80 Crores And Not The Richest Eight Crores

There are reports that the government will soon cut income taxes by about Rs 50,000 crore to boost consumption.Prime Minister Modi, I suggest that, instead, you distribute about one lakh crore......

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

The Super Teachers of Bollywood

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach. Aristotle's words acquire a larger-than-life embodiment in Bollywood's brand of educationists. On the occasion of Teacher's Day, Sukanya Verma......

What Makes Jeetubhaiya Nervous?

'The makers don't shoot in chunks, it is all in one go with all the characters visible in the frame. This set-up is different from the general shooting style.''To execute this, everyone needs to be......

'I Salute All Those Preparing For IIT'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Ahsaas Channa/Instagram Ahsaas Channa is very excited about for the coming season of Kota Factory, where she reunites with Jitendra Kumar -- or as she calls him, 'Jeetu......

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

'We have won 21 medals at the Asian Para Games, around 14-15 medals at the World Championships, and 5 medals at the Paralympics, but we don't receive basic appreciation from BAI' IMAGE: Kumar......

India's Paralympians shatter records, defy limits

Thanks to plenty of firsts and proven performers, India emerges as Paralympic power in Paris IMAGE: Sumit Antil celebrates with the tricolour after his record gold medal-winning......

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

IMAGE: India's Sumit Antil waves to the stands as he steps on the podium after winning gold in the men's Javelin Throw at the Paris Paralympics on Monday. Photograph: Jennifer Lorenzini/Reuters......

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life. IMAGE: Nitesh Kumar of India......

Medal alert! Nitesh enters men's badminton SL3 final

IMAGE: In the summit clash, Nitesh will face Great Britain's Daniel Bethell. Photograph: Kind courtesy Nitesh Kumar/ X Top-seeded Indian para shuttler Nitesh Kumar secured a maiden medal in men's......