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He Brought Bharat To Indian Advertising

Few people have left the kind of imprint on India's advertising canvas as Piyush Pandey.An observer who seemed to know what made the country tick, a man who could find humour in life's everyday......

'Do We Go Back To India? Do We Stay?'

'The kids are already used to this place. We go back and that's a different environment.''So, mentally, emotionally we are stressed.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff Anxiety, wariness, confusion......

Who Are Political Ads Targeting?

'It is the first-time voters and the agnostics who are often influenced by political advertising.''These swing voters tend to make a huge difference in the outcome of any election.' IMAGE: A......

11 Punjab policemen booked for abducting youth from Rajasthan, demanding ransom

Eleven Punjab policemen including a deputy superintendent of police have been booked for allegedly abducting a 21-year-old Kota man in a drug case, the Rajasthan police said on Tuesday. Image used......

2 Greenpeace executives quit over mishandling of sexual harassment complaints

A top executive of Greenpeace India has resigned following an internal review by the NGO of its handling of two prior sexual harassment cases. Executive Director of Greenpeace India, Samit Aich,......

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

'If they are taking marquee locations and, say, are paying 50 per cent higher rent, those locations will see a spurt in rates as well.' IMAGE: Apple CEO Tim Cook poses for a selfie with a customer......

Kashmir post: From KFC to Toyota, global firms scramble for damage control

Besides Hyundai, distributors and franchisees of Japanese auto brands including Toyota, Suzuki Motor Corp, Isuzu and Chinese truck brand Faw Trucks also faced a backlash for similar messages posted......

Age-defying chemistry of the Khans & the cola fizz

Pepsi and Coca-Cola’s target audience is in the 20s, or younger. Brand experts debate whether the last of cinema’s ‘superheros’ transcend the age gap. Akshara Srivastava......

'Tatas will bring Air India to former glory'

'All they need is proper leadership.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com 'Dear guests, this is your captain speaking. Welcome aboard this historic flight, which marks a special event. Today,......

Neeraj Chopra: Next Brand Superstar

The man with the golden arm could surpass some, if not all, top cricketers -- the demigods who stand well above athletes from other disciplines in India, reports Ritwik Sharma. IMAGE: Neeraj......

'Corruption Is No Longer A Bad Word'

'When India opened its doors to the world, moving away from an agrarian to a market economy, everything, whether life or love, was commodified.' IMAGE: Nana Patekar and Rekha in Yatra. In the......

'Europe Loved Aranyer Din Ratri'

'I am glad Aranyer Din Ratri is being shown at Cannes.''The film was better appreciated outside India even when released originally.' IMAGE: Sharmila Tagore and Soumitra Chatterjee in Aranyer Din......

Agni Review: All About Infernos

For all its flaws, Agni is a clutter-breaking film, and its portrayal of the lives of firefighters is a case of better late than never, observes Deepa Gahlot. Soldiers and police officers......

'Comedians Usually Bounce Back'

'Unless a comedian is involved in something society deems unforgivable...' Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy Tumisu/Pixabay.com......

Samit Basu: Decoding Ra.One

Fantasy novelist Samit Basu encounters Ra.One. Exclusive to Rediff.comI spent a lot of time this year wandering the wilderness of Bollywood trying to put together a film adaptation of my last......

Arjun Tendulkar dismisses Samit Dravid!

IMAGE: Arjun Tendulkar claimed three wickets for Goa Cricket Association XI. Photograph: BCCI Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid's son Samit Dravid came face to face with each......

Dravid's son Anvay picked for BCCI's U-19 tournament

IMAGE: Anvay Dravid, a top-order batter-cum-wicketkeeper, has been named in Team C of the BCCI's Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy. Photograph: Kind courtesy Six Cricket Community/Instagram......

KSCA T20 auction: Padikkal bags Rs 13.2L; Samit Dravid unsold

IMAGE:Devdutt Padikkal tops the charts as highest-paid player. Photograph: BCCI The fourth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA (Karnataka State Cricket Association) T20 auction saw Indian......

Samit Dravid sidelined for four-day game against Aus

IMAGE: Samit Dravid has been laid low by a knee injury. Photograph: Kind courtesy Turbo Leaks/X Injured Samit Dravid was ruled out of the opening four-day game between India U-19 and Australia......

Samit Dravid picked in India Under-19 squad for Australia series

IMAGE: Karnataka's Samit Dravid, a pace-bowling all-rounder, is currently playing for Mysore Warriors in the ongoing KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy in Bengaluru. Photograph: KSCA Maharaja T20 Trophy......