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......

Sheena Bora Case Drags On, Indrani Moves On

Indrani is in a buoyant and energetic frame of mind these days -- in a full-on Mood Positive.She has a tell-all book titled Unbroken out, that she terms as an 'eet ka jawab kalam se' and appears in......

Interview/Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

A long flowing beard, a turban, earth coloured robes, twinkling eyes, a hearty belly laugh. Scratch that. Grey tee shirt, jeans, a comfy hat and a golf club in his hand. Scratch that. Cargo......

Prince William's night on freezing London streets

Prince William, the second-in- line to the British throne, has spent a night sleeping rough on the streets of London in freezing temperatures as part of his work supporting a charity for the......

Why this young billionaire always wears simple grey T-shirts!

Image: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Photograph: Beck Diefenbach/Reuters     He is one of the world’s youngest billionaires, who can easily splurge on the most expensive designer......

The T-Shirt Wars

Ajit Balakrishnan on the evolution of a cultural symbol. IMAGE: Mark Zuckerberg, Marlon Brando and Peter Thiel. Photographs: Getty Images   I stood gazing admiringly at the perfect green......

Blackberry Passport can lure corporate customers

Everything about the Passport's design exudes the understated elegance of a boardroom - be it the metal highlights, the rubberised back or the grey on black home screen.     My wife has......

Rahul Gandhi talks tech with start-ups

Recently, he had surprised many by talking of net neutrality As Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sending invites to tech enthusiasts over social media for a talk on his latest mantra, Digital......

It's Aamir versus SRK in a desi X-Men: At least on our wish-list!

What if we made X-Men here in India? We've already reimagined a desi Avengers and Fantastic Four. How about an X-Men wish list with Indian actors to boot? In the recently released, X-Men:......

First look: Ranveer Singh in Jayeshbhai Jordaar

Ranveer Singh unveiled his look from Yash Raj Films's Jayeshbhai Jordaar. The humorous entertainer set in Gujarat is directed by debutant Divyaang Thakkar and stars Ranveer as the titular......

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Things may not always look bright, but the sun won't stay out forever is a running theme conveyed across its short films about people from various walks of life in all their varying moods and......

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Lavender marriages, time travel and teens turning into furry red pandas, cheer and chaos collide on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma shares her recommendations: Badhaai DoWhere to watch?......

FIDE allows players to wear jeans at Doha Rapid & Blitz

Clothing must be neat and free of rips, tears, offensive slogans or prohibited logos. T-shirts, shorts, baseball caps and beachwear remain banned. IMAGE: In December 2024, Magnus Carlsen was......

The Carlsen Effect? FIDE Allows Players To Wear Jeans!

'Appropriate jeans' are now permitted as part of the official dress code. This change offers players more comfort and freedom of choice, while ensuring that the overall appearance of the event......

Sri Lanka's Gunathilaka denied bail over alleged sexual assault

IMAGE: Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was arrested on Sunday morning following an investigation into alleged sexual assault of a woman on November 2.. Photograph: Danushka......

EPL: Calvert-Lewin secures Everton survival; Chelsea draw

IMAGE: Fans celebrate on the pitch after Everton avoid Premier League relegation following their 3-2 victory against Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in Liverpool, on Thursday. Photograph: Michael......

PIX: French Open gets off to chilly and damp start

IMAGE: A ball kid shelters Maria Sakkari of Greece with an umbrella in between games as empty stands are seen in the background during DAY 1 of the French Open. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty......