Ritwik Sharma, Peerzada Abrar &Amp;Amp; Ashli Varghese

Stories by Ritwik Sharma, Peerzada Abrar &Amp;Amp; Ashli Varghese

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com   17 Feb 2019

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar.

Unfazed by legal blocks, Netmeds bets big on digital

Unfazed by legal blocks, Netmeds bets big on digital

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2019

Netmeds is looking at using new technologies such as deep learning and data analytics to improve forecasting in terms of the demand of the products for pharma companies, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Why you may see less fake news this election season

Why you may see less fake news this election season

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2019

The updated election ads policy for India will require advertisers to provide a 'pre-certificate' issued by the EC or anyone authorised by the poll panel, for each ad. Further, Google will verify the identity of advertisers before their election ads run on its platforms, reports Peerzada Abrar.

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2019

ISRO has to select astronauts, training them to withstand the space environment, and then bring them back to earth and rehabilitate them.

How Ola is getting ready to take on Uber

How Ola is getting ready to take on Uber

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2019

The new tranche of funding raises Ola's valuation to $5.74 billion from $4.45 billion in October 2017

'Existing laws enough to deal with lynching cases'

'Existing laws enough to deal with lynching cases'

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2018

'Multiplying legislations doesn't necessarily improve law enforcement.' 'An incident of unlawful death is very well covered within existing penal code provisions.'

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

What draws today's young men to the Ayodhya campaign?

Rediff.com   23 Nov 2018

More than 25 years after the Babri Masjid was destroyed, another generation proclaims its commitment to building a Ram temple.

The law student who made Supreme Court history

The law student who made Supreme Court history

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2018

A petition filed by Swapnil Tripathi, a final year student studying at the National Law University, Jodhpur, prompted the Supreme Court to allow live streaming of the opaque proceedings within.

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Why Mayawati is wary of 'Ravan'

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2018

Mayawati has accused 'Ravan' of being a BJP agent who is dividing the scheduled castes.

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Why India likes shows like Mahakali, Naagin 3, Porus...

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

Mythological and historical shows are lapped up not just by the young, but equally by grown men and women.

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2018

The pass percentage of government school students of Class XII was 90.68 per cent, while 88.35 per cent students from private schools cleared the exams.

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Lessons from the CBSE paper leak

Rediff.com   26 Apr 2018

Incidents like these are a wake-up call, says School Education Secretary Anil Swarup. 'Today, if a particular problem has been found, technology allows solutions to address it,' he says, suggesting alternatives such as printing and distribution of encrypted question papers on the day of the exam. Swarup wants electronic tracking to keep tab on who has access to and can, therefore, leak papers.

CSK, Royals take guard to put troublesome past behind

CSK, Royals take guard to put troublesome past behind

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2018

As in all successful comebacks, strong leadership will be key for the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals.

Nykaa's 3-step plan for market domination

Nykaa's 3-step plan for market domination

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2018

The war is on! Ritwik Sharma finds out what's next for the beauty retailer.

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

From owning to renting: How the new economy is fuelling change

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2018

Renting start-ups make a killing as millennials fuel sharing economy.

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

535 service vans might have done the magic for Samsung India

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2018

Samsung eyes growth in consumer electronics business in 80 districts through its service vans, and adding over 250 service points and as many resident engineers.

Biggest challenge used car portals face

Biggest challenge used car portals face

Rediff.com   18 Dec 2017

India is a $180-billion automobile market, including vehicles and services. Of this, only $1 billion is online.

Building a 'Uber'culture

Building a 'Uber'culture

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2017

The cab-hailing firm needs to jettison its baggage of dysfunctional corporate and gender insensitivity, finds out Ritwik Sharma.