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Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Got fake govt e-notice? Here's what to do

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Users should be aware of "fake emails" sent in the garb of a government e-notice, said the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in a public advertisement.

What Nilekani said about unleashing AI for enterprises

What Nilekani said about unleashing AI for enterprises

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Unlike AI uses for consumers, the next generation technology for enterprises will unfold over several years and the biggest challenge is to unleash AI for next wave of productivity for businesses, Infosys chairman Nandan M Nilekani said on Wednesday. While speaking at 43rd annual general meeting (AGM) of Infosys, Nilekani said the initial AI doomerism has quietened down and people have accepted that, like any other general-purpose technology -- electricity, nuclear energy, the internet etc, gen AI (generative artificial intelligence) has enormous potential for good when advanced within the guardrails of responsibility.

Mangaluru family seeks dead groom for their deceased daughter

Mangaluru family seeks dead groom for their deceased daughter

Rediff.com14 May 2024

The unconventional advertisement, originating from a family in Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district, aims to arrange a marriage for their deceased daughter, believing that her unmarried status in the afterlife may be causing ongoing misfortunes.

Lift crashes against roof in Noida society, 3 injured

Lift crashes against roof in Noida society, 3 injured

Rediff.com13 May 2024

According to police, the lift was coming down from the eighth floor but it suddenly suffered jerks and went to the top floor.

Student accidentally hangs self during April Fool's Day prank

Student accidentally hangs self during April Fool's Day prank

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

An April Fool's Day prank turned into a tragedy after an 18-year-old student lost his life while pretending to commit suicide by hanging during a video call to a friend at Indore in Madhya Pradesh, police said on Tuesday.

AI Policy Draft Expected in 5-6 Months

AI Policy Draft Expected in 5-6 Months

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'At present, we are conducting internal consultations with legal minds and other stakeholders.' 'Once we have a reasonable draft, we'll then engage in broader consultations.'

Is It Right Time For An FD?

Is It Right Time For An FD?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

FDs are not advisable for long-term wealth creation as their post-inflation, post-tax returns are not very attractive.

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Should You Invest In Gold ETFs?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

All investors should ideally have a 10 to 15 per cent allocation to gold. Whether they invest in gold ETFs or SGBs should depend on their investment horizon.

How Many MF Investors In India?

How Many MF Investors In India?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The MF investor count, which stood at around 38 million in April 2023, has surged by 19 per cent in the past year.

'GenAI giving 30-40% productivity gains'

'GenAI giving 30-40% productivity gains'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

For Dinesh Nirmal (pictured), who heads IBM Software, one of his mandates is to integrate generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) into all products IBM builds and leverage it to enhance developer productivity across global labs. Nirmal believes that one of the biggest benefits of GenAI is automation, leading to optimisations and productivity gains. He shares that IBM Software has observed productivity gains of 30-40 per cent in some segments of software development.

Cyber commando unit on home ministry's 100-day agenda

Cyber commando unit on home ministry's 100-day agenda

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

These "cyber commandos" will be different from personnel at cyber police stations and will work with local administration to tackle cyber threats.

The Battle Of The Two Wills

The Battle Of The Two Wills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

When there are two wills produced before the court, which one will be executed?

Why You Lose Money In Day Trading

Why You Lose Money In Day Trading

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

People in full-time jobs should especially avoid intraday trading as it results in loss of focus and affects performance.

Coming! Changes In Mid Caps, Large Caps

Coming! Changes In Mid Caps, Large Caps

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Midcap stocks Hero MotoCorp, Zydus Lifesciences, JSW Energy, NHPC, Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bosch, and Samvardhana Motherson are expected to earn upgrades.

Credit Card Payments Will Be Blocked On Apps

Credit Card Payments Will Be Blocked On Apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Some of the fintechs that will get impacted include Cred, Paytm, Phonepe and Amazon Pay, among others.

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

WazirX Breach: 'Recovering Stolen Crypto Is Hard'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'A lot of them are converted to other tokens, and since crypto is dealt with internationally, it can go to any exchange in any country.'

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

India's First Dengue Vaccine Likely To Be Ready By 2026

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Dengue has become a major public health concern in India with 289,235 cases reported last year. This year there were 19,447 cases of dengue which resulted in 19 deaths till April 2024.

On Ravana's Trail

On Ravana's Trail

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

There is definitely much more to the mythical king than his ten heads and his abduction of Sita.

Why Promoters Are Cutting Stake In Companies

Why Promoters Are Cutting Stake In Companies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'This trend will continue as long as the bull run continues.'

Where Is Gold Headed?

Where Is Gold Headed?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Most investors should have a 5% to 10% allocation to gold for diversification. They should stagger their investments to mitigate timing risk.

DoT Sets 100 Days Agenda For New Telecom Rules

DoT Sets 100 Days Agenda For New Telecom Rules

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The idea is to frame the ToR quickly, so that Trai can begin its consultations with industry stakeholders.'

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

What Are Money Market Funds?

What Are Money Market Funds?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

MMFs invest in fixed-income instruments maturing in less than one year, minimising interest-rate risk.

Cholera outbreak leaves 6 children dead in 5 days in MP shelter home

Cholera outbreak leaves 6 children dead in 5 days in MP shelter home

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A high-level committee report from the district administration alleged that six children tragically passed away in the last five days, raising concerns over over-admission, mismanagement, and a possible cholera outbreak at the privately-run shelter for special children.

MAF's Steal A March Over BAF's

MAF's Steal A March Over BAF's

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

Multi-asset allocation funds emerged as the most popular option for MFs as they provided the needed flexibility.

Kerala shocker: Woman delivers in bathroom, throws newborn on to street

Kerala shocker: Woman delivers in bathroom, throws newborn on to street

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The police said the woman has been taken into custody after being traced using the address on the Amazon delivery packet in which the child was wrapped and thrown.

Rs 2,000 Crore Raised Daily Jan-Jun 2024!

Rs 2,000 Crore Raised Daily Jan-Jun 2024!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Equity supply may hit Rs 6 trillion soon.

Indian student dies in jet ski accident in Florida

Indian student dies in jet ski accident in Florida

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Venkataramana Pittala from Telangana was driving a rented Yamaha personal watercraft (PWC) that collided with another PWC operated by a 14-year-old boy from the South Florida mainland on Saturday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Investors cheer as dairy stocks turn cash cows

Investors cheer as dairy stocks turn cash cows

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

As milk prices rise, analysts have an optimistic view on dairy stocks such as Heritage Foods and Dodla Dairy, hoping the companies' margins will grow in the near to medium term. From a long-term perspective, they believe that a growing population, increasing disposable income and health consciousness will strengthen dairy consumption in India.

Recipe: William Dalrymple's Tiger Prawns

Recipe: William Dalrymple's Tiger Prawns

Rediff.com23 May 2024

It's one big bowl of crunchy goodness.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Stock markets will be driven by domestic inflation data, ongoing quarterly earnings from corporates and global trends this week, analysts said. News flows around the general election would also be tracked by investors, market experts said.

CAD may dip in Q4 as net exports hit 11-quarter high

CAD may dip in Q4 as net exports hit 11-quarter high

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

India's current account deficit (CAD) may dip further in the March quarter of FY24 as pressure from the negative net exports during the January-March period eased to an 11-quarter high. A part of the gross domestic product (GDP) data, net export- which is usually negative for India - captures the difference between exports and imports of both goods and services, while the CAD data, released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), also factors in private transfer receipts.

Is Your Home Insured For The Monsoon?

Is Your Home Insured For The Monsoon?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It's better to be over-insured than underinsured.' 'Ensure your home insurance includes STFI (storm, tempest, flooding, and inundation) cover for protection against monsoon rains.'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

'Bharat Serums and Vaccines portfolio can touch Rs 5K cr in 3-4 years'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'Mankind's experience, sharpness, and execution will make it happen. We are not going for short-term gains.'

Markets Calm, MF Launches Accelerate

Markets Calm, MF Launches Accelerate

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'Investors should do proper analysis before putting in their money in NFOs as most new launches are in the high-risk thematic space.'

Calling spouse bhoot, pishach not cruelty: HC

Calling spouse bhoot, pishach not cruelty: HC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The Patna high court has observed that the use of 'filthy language' by an estranged couple, who call each other names like 'bhoot' (ghost) and 'pishach' (vampire), does not tantamount to 'cruelty'.

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'Save the entire chain of e-mail exchanges so that you have documented evidence to show you informed the bank about the issue.'

How DoT Plans To Check Rising Spam

How DoT Plans To Check Rising Spam

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Launched in March, it triggers re-verification of suspected fraudulent numbers. Failing re-verification, the number will be disconnected.

How the markets will fare this week

How the markets will fare this week

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Global trends, macroeconomic data announcements and the start of the earnings season would be the major drivers for the equity markets in a holiday-shortened week, analysts said. Equity markets will remain closed on Thursday for Eid-Ul-Fitr. Trading activity of foreign investors, rupee-dollar trends and crude oil prices would also guide trends in markets.

Manufacturing Funds Flavour Of Season, But...

Manufacturing Funds Flavour Of Season, But...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

'Those trying to use these funds for quick gains should avoid them due to risk of being late to the party.'