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A wishlist for the modern-day Baywatch

A wishlist for the modern-day Baywatch

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Looking at a wishlist for the modern-day Baywatch, featuring today's actors and actresses most suited to wearing scarlet and leaping headlong into the surf.

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The potted history of the browser wars indicates how much the online space has altered in the last 25 years. Chrome's dominance, says Devangshu Datta, is unlikely to last forever.

'If your boss spies on you, spy on him too!'

'If your boss spies on you, spy on him too!'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

We recently published a feature on how offices spy on their employees' online activities and asked readers to share their stories and opinions. Here are a few responses.

Too much social networking linked to depression!

Too much social networking linked to depression!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Researchers say that too much social networking on Facebook can leave you depressed and anxious! What do you think?

New York's music falls flat

New York's music falls flat

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

New York's music falls flat. If you want to listen to some good music, dig into your old collection instead.

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Nadal, Gauff nominated for Laureus awards

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal is in contention for the 'World Sportsman of the Year' award alongside six-time Formula 1 World champion Lewis Hamilton, six-time World MotoGP champion Marc Mrquez and six-time FIFA World Footballer of the Year Lionel Messi.

How to avoid making a bad presentation

How to avoid making a bad presentation

Rediff.com1 Nov 2008

How to prevent bad PowerPoint from happening to good people

Review: Straight is neither good nor bad

Review: Straight is neither good nor bad

Rediff.com23 Mar 2009

Watch Straight only if you have absolutely nothing better to do.

6mn hectares gutted, Australia blaze may intensify further

6mn hectares gutted, Australia blaze may intensify further

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Since September 2019, Australia's raging bushfire crisis has killed 24 people, reduced to ashes hundreds of homes and pushed many species towards extinction. The bushfires continued to pose serious threat in Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

10 things you must know about Yuvraj Singh's love, Hazel Keech!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The cricketer got engaged to British model-turned-actress Hazel Keech in Bali recently, and we hear the couple is planning to tie the knot in February 2016.

Australia Unveiled

Australia Unveiled

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Australia is still a movie that deserves to be watched once on the big screen. Unfortunately, it doesn't go on to demand that repeated viewing that drove Titanic to become the biggest movie in the history of recorded box office collections.

Sending email: Can you be arrested?

Sending email: Can you be arrested?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Can security agencies arrest you if an e-mail sent from your computer implicates you in a case of cyber-terrorism? Currently, the answer appears to be "yes" despite the fact that e-mail IDs can be spoofed (faked) and IP addresses (your computer's identity when surfing) manipulated with ease.

F1: 'No BS!' Hamilton says Mercedes have work to do

F1: 'No BS!' Hamilton says Mercedes have work to do

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'The most important thing, I think, is really about finishing races and analysing and making sure you get as many race points as you can, of course'

India's mobile user base to hit 560mn: BRIC nation

India's mobile user base to hit 560mn: BRIC nation

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

Out of the 1.7 billion expected subscribers in BRIC nations, India is likely to have 560 million mobile users, while China is expected to top the chart with 800 million, a report by eMarketers said. India would be followed by Russia with 189 million users and Brazil at 176 million.

The iPhone isn't a great phone

The iPhone isn't a great phone

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The iPhone is a great device, make no mistake. But it's not for everyone.

Leave Amitabh Bachchan alone

Leave Amitabh Bachchan alone

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Surfing for some decent entertainment on the idiot box can be quite a struggle. Like I keep discovering every time I have the remote control all to myself.

'Internet addiction disorder is pathological'

'Internet addiction disorder is pathological'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

A team of international researchers has carried out a study and found that those addicted to web surfing are afflicted with Internet addiction disorder -- a pathological condition that can lead to anxiety and severe depression. "Sufferers of Internet addiction disorder may experience loss of sleep, anxiety when not online, isolation from family and peer groups, loss of work, and periods of deep depression," according to lead researcher Dr Pinhas Dannon.

Beware! Networking sites can infect your PC

Beware! Networking sites can infect your PC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

In the past, users had to visit malicious sites or click on malicious email attachments to become a victim of a security threat. Today, hackers are compromising legitimate websites and using them as a distribution medium to attack home and enterprise computers.

F1: 'I don't play mind games, I just drive fast'

F1: 'I don't play mind games, I just drive fast'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'Hopefully if I am performing at my best, then there will be issues -- because they (Ferrari) will be upset about it'

No Gphone, Google bets on Android

No Gphone, Google bets on Android

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Google has unveiled an ambitious strategy that will make cellphones cheaper and speed up internet surfing. Google's director of mobile platforms, Andy Rubin, said in a telephonic conversation from the US that the new platform called Android should reduce the prices of today's $500 smart phones to around $100-150 in a year or so. "If there's ever a Gphone, it will be built on the Android platform," he said.

Europe on sale -- now, buy that

Europe on sale -- now, buy that

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Charmant property is available in old Europe for less than the price of a dream farmhouse.

Competition is key to survival

Competition is key to survival

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Competition-induced consumer awareness creates a virtuous circle of greater corporate responsibility

Kingfisher issue: Professional manslaughter or premeditated murder?

Kingfisher issue: Professional manslaughter or premeditated murder?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Is this a classic case of throwing the baby out with the bath water?

Lessons from Justdial 'data breach'

Lessons from Justdial 'data breach'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

At a time when services are rapidly digitising in India, enterprises are witnessing a rise in cases of sensitive data exposure risks and breaches.

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'

Why angry old men shouldn't blog

Why angry old men shouldn't blog

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Raja Sen on Amitabh Bachchan's blog, and why the superstar needs a crash course on celebrity blogs.

Working from home she runs a Rs one crore company

Working from home she runs a Rs one crore company

Rediff.com20 May 2008

35-year-old Namita Sibal, a mother of two, started her own Web site Indianartcollectors.com three years back. She expects to earn Rs one crore in revenues this year.

Vodafone India joins 4G race, to launch services by year end

Vodafone India joins 4G race, to launch services by year end

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Vodafone India said on Friday it would launch fourth-generation (4G) mobile phone services in the country by the end of the year.

After Bharti, Vodafone joins 4G race, to launch services by Dec

After Bharti, Vodafone joins 4G race, to launch services by Dec

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

4G services typically make it much faster than 3G services to surf the web on mobile phones, tablets and laptops.

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Pack your bags, get set, go! 2018's most epic vacations

Rediff.com5 May 2018

From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.

Run a rover on moon, win 20 million dollars!

Run a rover on moon, win 20 million dollars!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

The X Prize Foundation and Google Inc have announced a robotic race to the moon. The rules of the game are that participants must land a rover on the lunar surface, run it for at least 500 metres and send video images and data back to earth.

Alyque Padamsee on what is a great ad

Alyque Padamsee on what is a great ad

Rediff.com4 Oct 2006

An interview with ad guru Alyque Padamsee.

Manmohan Singh is a hero of net surfers in China

Manmohan Singh is a hero of net surfers in China

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

For net surfers in China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a 'hero'. Dr Singh was pleasantly surprised to learn this from Chinese premier Wen Jiabao at a dinner hosted by the Chinese leader for the Indian Prime Minister earlier this week.

Balki gives up advertising for Bollywood

Balki gives up advertising for Bollywood

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

After 22 years at MullenLowe Lintas and a total of 30 years in the ad world, R Balakrishnan bids adieu; will continue working on film projects.

Are you an Ego surfer? Or a Google stalker?

Are you an Ego surfer? Or a Google stalker?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Or a Blog streaker? Or a You Tube Narcissist?

New software introduces bandwidth on demand

New software introduces bandwidth on demand

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Bangalore-based firm Sobha Renaissance Information Technology is set to unveil a software that will enable internet users to pay only for the bandwidth they use.

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Sports Shorts: Pictograms unveiled 500 days before start of Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

What makes a brand authentic?

What makes a brand authentic?

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The appeal--and risks--of authenticity. A guide to making your brand real.

'The sunset at Ashwem is breathtaking'

'The sunset at Ashwem is breathtaking'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Head to this North Goa beach to relax and enjoy!