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What Mahabali Won't Hear

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon. IMAGE:......

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......

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

A "specially-curated menu" tailored to sync with the delicacies consumed during the Indian monsoon awaits the heads of state and other delegates at President Droupadi Murmu's grand dinner at the......

They Showed India To The World

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.' IMAGE: Commander Hugh and Mrs Colleen Gantzer......

Ballots cast to elect India's new President amid cross-voting

Parliamentarians and legislators across the country voted on Monday to elect India's 15th president, choosing between opposition pick Yashwant Sinha and National Democratic Alliance nominee......

Tata Motors unveils Tigor EV; sales to begin from Aug 31

Tata Motors on Wednesday unveiled Tigor EV, its second electric model in the personal mobility space after Nexon EV. The auto major has tasted success with Nexon EV, which currently commands about......

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

The Note 7 features 5.7-inch display, 12MP rear and 5MP front camera, 64GB onboard memory and 3,500 mAh battery Samsung, on Thursday, launched its new flagship Galaxy Note 7 in India with a price......

Pay hike brings cheer to auto sector, consumer durables

Maruti Suzuki is eyeing an over 25 per cent growth in sales to government employees. Top carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Honda, are expecting a spike in their......

Posh homes, ghastly roads. Kolkata's peri-urban nightmare

Kolkata need not feel inferior as it has its own “alive only at weekends” Lavasa, says Subir Roy. The road to the poshest of posh developments on the outskirts of Kolkata is......

Rajan's rate-cut message to Modi: Now fix the budget

The central bank is not statutorily independent from the government, but it enjoys broad autonomy in setting monetary policy. Image: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley (L) and RBI Governor......

Did These Films Influence Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's newly elected mayor Zohran Mamdani, who created history with his big win, ended his victory speech with the song, Dhoom Machale from the Dhoom movies. Why didn't Zohran pick a song......

What Made Shaji N Karun A Master Film-Maker

With Piravi, Shaji N Karun joined the select group of great masters of film.Malayalam once upon a time used to produce such films.Today, it is only mindless violence, politics and grotesque......

'I Am Over The Moon'

'What a beautiful journey this film has had!' IMAGE: Sharmila Tagore as Kusum Batra and Manoj Bajpayee as Arun Batra in Gulmohar. Manoj Bajpayee received a Special Mention at the National Awards......

What Kapil Dev Thought Of Chandu Champion

Ranveer poses...Tara's spring in London...Amy celebrates... Photograph: Kind courtesy Kartik Aaryan/Instagram After Shabana Azmi, Kapil Dev praises Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion: 'Chandu......

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

Come summer and everybody hops on the vacation bandwagon in hopes of travel and sightseeing. But in Bollywood's everlasting fantasy, the feeling goes all year round. Whether it's the demand of a......

MCA accepts Jaiswal's request for NOC withdrawal

Opener to continue playing in Mumbai Ranji team IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal had, in April, requested an NOC from the MCA for a move to play Ranji Trophy for Goa. Photograph: BCCI/X Indian Test......

Neighbour Shreyas gets dosas for Virat

Photograph: Kind courtesy Virat Kohli/Twitter Now that he is a Mumbaikar like us and getting a taste of the Mumbai monsoon, we are delighted to announce that 'Chikoo' Kohli is also getting a taste......