Cong releases Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra 'anthem'

The Congress on Friday said the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is being organised by the party to raise voice against the 'injustice' of the last 10 years, as it released a 'Nyay anthem' with the tagline......

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......

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Entry based on a QR code messaged on personal mobile phones, colour-coded paper wristbands for access to different zones, and a medical response preparedness reserved for heads of state helped......

'There was no evidence, no crime committed by him'

Despite being 90% handicapped, suffering from multiple ailments and dependent on a wheelchair, the former Delhi University professor has not been able to step out of the anda cell of the Nagpur......

Are The Markets Headed For A Bubble?

'The problem is that the bubble may not only be in valuations, but also in investors' minds.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India's equity markets are currently polarised into small and......

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Sebi has restructured its advisory committee on market data that recommends policy measures pertaining to areas like securities market data access and privacy. Photograph: Shailesh Andrade/Reuters......

Black money declaration now slightly higher

It was found the declarants were persons of suspicious nature and very small means, and the declarations could have been misused.Business Standard's Dilasha Seth reports from New......

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

'There are no new benefits for senior citizens, but on the other hand senior citizens having sizeable dividend income may have to suffer tax at applicable slab rates,' says Mahesh Padmanabhan.......

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.''In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has......

Meet The Man Behind Bollywood Classics

'The moment a movie was declared a hit, he would immediately start planning his next.' IMAGE: Director Raj Khosla. Photograph: Kind courtesy Film History Pics/X In his long career, Raj Khosla......

'Acting Is In My Karma'

'When I was shooting Aashiqui, I would hear comments like "Yeh toh bahut lambi hai. Heroine nahin dikhti hai".''But Aashiqui became such a big hit, and you know how the industry is.''You have......

'I Studied Medicine Only For Papa'

'Thanks to Chhaava's success, I now have the creative freedom to pick and choose.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Vineet Kumar Singh/Instagram "Now that success has finally come my way, it has broken......

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai, Delhi Fight Back On Day 1

Musheer, Lad tons rescue Mumbai IMAGE: Musheer Khan's century rescued Mumbai on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Photograph: Musheer Khan/Instagram Opener......

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

IMAGE: Abhishek Sharma raced to his century off just 32 balls, striking 11 sixes and seven fours against Bengal. Photograph: Screengrab/X India U-19 skipper Ayush Mhatre continued his blazing......

Ranji Trophy: Young Kushagra dazzles with double ton

IMAGE: Jharkhand's Kumar Kushagra smashed 23 boundaries and four sixes in his 367-ball 234 against Baroda. Photograph: BCCI Young wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra completed a brilliant......

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

IMAGE: Mohammed Shami picked up seven wickets across two innings to set up Bengal's dominant win over Uttarakhand. Photograph: BCCI Pacer Mohammed Shami produced a fiery spell of fast bowling,......

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Karun dazzle with big hundreds

IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane hit a 303-ball 159 studded with 21 boundaries to power Mumbai to a commanding position against Chhattisgarh in their Elite Group D match in the Ranji Trophy, in Mumbai on......