Somesh Jha &Amp; Mayank Jain

Stories by Somesh Jha &Amp; Mayank Jain

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

'We are focusing on fintech solutions and innovations': NSE chief

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2018

On the occasion of the National Stock Exchange's (NSE's) silver jubilee celebration, its MD and CEO Vikram Limaye, bottom, left, spoke to Somesh Jha to discuss the way forward and how the exchange plans to deal with the present set of issues.

Angry directors mull legal action as Aadhaar is made mandatory

Angry directors mull legal action as Aadhaar is made mandatory

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2018

The MCA notification lays down a deadline of August 31 for the fulfillment of the KYC requirements

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Do you have Aadhaar helpline number in your phone contact list?

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2018

French hacker Elliot Alderson had earlier pointed out UIDAI helpline (1800-300-1947) could just be "the tip of the iceberg", hinting there could be additional data or trackers on Indian phone manufacturers' devices.

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Data protection bill allows scribes to collect personal info

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2018

Journalists will be exempted from seeking consent of individuals before collecting and reviewing their personal data to be used in news reports.

Privacy over RTI? Srikrishna suggestion leaves activists worried

Privacy over RTI? Srikrishna suggestion leaves activists worried

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2018

While noting there needed to be a balance between the two fundamental rights, the Srikrishna panel stated there was an inherent conflict. "However, disclosure of information from public authorities may lead to private harms being caused. It is thus important to recognise that, in this context, there is a conflict of fundamental rights, between transparency and privacy," the report stated.

WhatsApp to roll out 'suspicious link detection' feature

WhatsApp to roll out 'suspicious link detection' feature

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2018

In a bid to curb the spread of fake news, the US-based company is testing a feature, which enables users to detect harmful links sent and received.

NEET data of 2.5 lakh students compromised: Who's responsible?

NEET data of 2.5 lakh students compromised: Who's responsible?

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2018

A company claims to run ads on Facebook where students are encouraged to provide their details to get help from career counsellors.

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Data privacy: Govt awaits Srikrishna panel's report before framing law

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2018

IAMAI in a statement, which represents digital businesses in India, said Trai's recommendation to formulate standards of anonymisation and de-identification was akin to putting the cart before the horse, and till such time the Srikrishna Committee submits the report, making these standards would be like groping in the dark.

Fake videos: Kalyan Jewellers claims to have lost Rs 500 crore

Fake videos: Kalyan Jewellers claims to have lost Rs 500 crore

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2018

The firm has blamed a section of unnamed competitors as well as maleficent parties

Your personal data is once gain up for grabs!

Your personal data is once gain up for grabs!

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2018

Indian firms caught napping as private details of individuals were leaked

'Unless we get 15% exports growth, 8-9% GDP will be difficult'

'Unless we get 15% exports growth, 8-9% GDP will be difficult'

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

After helping the government in policymaking since October 2014, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian is returning to academics and will be teaching at Harvard Kennedy School on a visiting position. In an interview to Dilasha Seth and Somesh Jha, he says the ease of doing business agenda needs to move forward and India must try to integrate with the global value chains. Edited excerpts.

What's holding up launch of WhatsApp Payments in India

What's holding up launch of WhatsApp Payments in India

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2018

The company was awaiting clarification from the Reserve Bank of India on data storage before it took a final call on data localisation.

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Investors going beyond wallet businesses into last mile solutions

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2018

Mobile payments alone gathered close to $1.51 billion in the year 2017 through 13 rounds of funding, according to data compiled by Tracxn

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2018

While some trade union leaders have welcomed the move, industry has opposed it, fearing an increase in its wage bill

If EPFO has its way, you will be allowed to withdraw only 60% of PF

If EPFO has its way, you will be allowed to withdraw only 60% of PF

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

The objective behind the move is to "retain the membership of PF subscribers and to address the social security needs at the time of unemployment."

Goyal to meet heads of 6 govt banks on Tuesday

Goyal to meet heads of 6 govt banks on Tuesday

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2018

The meeting is expected to chart a road map for cleaning up their balance sheets and boost credit flows, reports Somesh Jha.

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Citizens group moots stiff penalty for privacy violation

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2018

A group of lawyers and activists want India's privacy law to ensure that autonomy, dignity and privacy are safeguarded, and proposes a penalty provision of up to Rs 10 million for those found violating the code and a jail term extending up to three years or a combination of both. Mayank Jain reports.

PNB eyes Rs 5,500 crore net profit in Q2

PNB eyes Rs 5,500 crore net profit in Q2

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2018

However, the road to profitability has already hit some hurdles for the Delhi-based bank as the Union government has rejected its demand for an additional capital infusion of around Rs 8,000 crore in 2018-19

Setback for Airtel payments bank over Aadhaar linked KYC

Setback for Airtel payments bank over Aadhaar linked KYC

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2018

Experts contend that this setback, even if temporary, could put the company at a disadvantage to its competitors in acquiring new customers.

IPL boosts fantasy sports apps' appeal

IPL boosts fantasy sports apps' appeal

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2018

Betting as a function of pure luck is banned in the country, but games of skill with monetary stakes are not.