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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.'

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district for allegedly raping at least seven girls after posing as a woman college teacher and calling them in connection with scholarship funds, police said on Saturday.

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

25 Movie Gems I Am Proud Of

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'Here are 25 stories special to me for one reason too many,' says Sukanya Verma who scored 25 years writing about the movies last week.

Law To Govern AI Coming Soon!

Law To Govern AI Coming Soon!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'The focus of the legislation will be to minimise user harm and increase the accountability of platforms, while also promoting innovation.'

Top 3 Indian IT companies train over 775,000 in generative AI skills

Top 3 Indian IT companies train over 775,000 in generative AI skills

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The top three Indian IT firms -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys and Wipro -- collectively trained over 775,000 employees in generative AI (GenAI) capability by the end of 2023-24, according to an analysis of GenAI-trained workforce of leading companies in India in this sector. This number is significantly higher that the projection made by the IT industry body Nasscom in its Strategic Review of 2023, released in February this year. It said in 2023-2024, over 650,000 employees across the IT industry received training in Gen AI skills.

Will AI Replace Call Centres?

Will AI Replace Call Centres?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

This could fundamentally transform the industry that had been a major source of employment in countries like India and the Philippines.

What Is Form 26AS?

What Is Form 26AS?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Discrepancies between Form 26AS and Form 16 can lead to an inquiry by the I-T department.

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit.

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Plug-in hybrids have two engines and the electric part has a much larger battery than in the regular hybrids. Car companies, led by the Japanese, are pushing the Indian government to look at hybrids in the interim if it wants to reduce carbon emission.

Centre notifies fact check unit a day before SC hearing

Centre notifies fact check unit a day before SC hearing

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The notification came days after the Bombay high court declined to restrain the Centre from notifying the unit. The petition was filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and the Editors Guild of India.

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

How Senior Citizens Can File ITRs

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Many seniors mistakenly believe they need not file returns if tax is deducted at source (TDS) on income received. This is incorrect.

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Companies Join Battle Against Sugar, Salt

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Mondelez, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Nestle India have been working on bringing down the sugar, salt, and sodium content.

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rajasthan Hotels Offer Off-Season Bargains

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Hotel rooms, usually in the range of Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000 a night during the peak season, are now available for Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,000 a night.

Cleaner Fuels Driving One-Fifth Of PVs Sold In India

Cleaner Fuels Driving One-Fifth Of PVs Sold In India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Auto manufacturers have focused on launching CNG variants of their popular models to meet consumer demand for vehicles with lower running costs.

Why You Should Diversify Your Portfolio

Why You Should Diversify Your Portfolio

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Build a portfolio diversified across market caps, investment styles, and geographies.

Should You Go For Ulips?

Should You Go For Ulips?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'If you are investing in a Ulip for returns, go for a type I Ulip.' 'If you are investing for insurance cover as well, type II is better.'

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Cashless Health Claims To Be Approved In 1 Hour

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Health insurance policy-holders will be able to avail a discount on the premium payable if there were no claims made in the previous year, according to the circular released by the regulator.

'Aionos will bridge silos within aviation, hospitality using AI'

'Aionos will bridge silos within aviation, hospitality using AI'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Industries such as aviation and hospitality have many silos within them and Aionos, the joint venture between Interglobe Enterprises (IGE) and Assago Group, is an attempt to bridge them and boost efficiencies using artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, Rahul Bhatia told Business Standard on Tuesday. Bhatia, the Group Managing Director of IGE, serves as the majority shareholder in India's largest airline, IndiGo. Additionally, IGE operates 21 hotels under the Ibis brand and runs a logistics company called Movin.

Man claims hackers placed chip in his body, court orders probe

Man claims hackers placed chip in his body, court orders probe

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

A magistrate court in Mumbai directed police to probe the complaint of a man who claimed some unknown persons had hacked his social media accounts by placing a microchip in his body.

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Corporations that were recruiting 15 or 20 [students] have reduced the number to two or three.'

Does Your Insurance Policy Need A Rider?

Does Your Insurance Policy Need A Rider?

Rediff.com17 May 2024

A rider is a supplementary cover which can be purchased with the base policy by paying an additional premium.

Goa: 'Dead' man returns home 2 months after 'funeral'

Goa: 'Dead' man returns home 2 months after 'funeral'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

A 59-year-old man from Goa, who was declared 'dead' and whose 'funeral' was conducted by his relatives, returned home after reported missing for more than two months, police said on Wednesday, leaving his family shocked and joyous.

4 Indian origin men get 122-year jail for murdering PIO driver in UK

4 Indian origin men get 122-year jail for murdering PIO driver in UK

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

They were each sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 28 years behind bars.

Despite dent in liquor taxes, Delhi maintains revenue

Despite dent in liquor taxes, Delhi maintains revenue

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

The new excise policy, introduced in Delhi in November 2021, made sweeping changes to the city's liquor trade.

Weak Demand Leads To Drop In Headcount At IT Majors

Weak Demand Leads To Drop In Headcount At IT Majors

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

While the current headcount reduction has more to do with slowing demand, the rise of artificial intelligence will impact jobs in the future.

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Is India's Marble Industry Facing A Bleak Future?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Every year, the marble industry is shrinking due to tiles. It has already decreased by 20-25 per cent in recent years.'

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Campus Placements At IITs Getting Tough

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Nearly 40 per cent of IITians sitting for placements in 2024 are yet to receive job offers, showing a doubling of the 'unplaced' in the last three years from 19 per cent in 2021-2022 to 38 per cent in 2023-2024.

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Cyber criminals make woman lawyer strip on camera, send Rs 14 lakh

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

A woman lawyer in Bengaluru fell prey to cyber criminals and during 'video arrest' for two days she not only lost money to the tune of Rs 14.57 lakh but also posed nude on camera for them, police sources said on Tuesday.

What Star Rating Does Your AC Have?

What Star Rating Does Your AC Have?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Since 2008, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is running a star rating programme, under which electric equipment are rated according to their efficiency. This in turn helps the consumers save electricity.

Udupi girls who filmed classmate in washroom get bail

Udupi girls who filmed classmate in washroom get bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A case against the three students and the college management was registered by Malpe police on July 25.

What Is A Retirement Fund?

What Is A Retirement Fund?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

A retirement fund can be helpful for all age groups, but ideally one should start investing early to beat market swings and gain from compounding.

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Have You Tried These Sandwiches?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

You'll be spoilt for choices with these varieties.

Should You Invest In IT Funds?

Should You Invest In IT Funds?

Rediff.com24 May 2024

Do not, however, enter expecting quick returns.

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

Election May Spike Sales Surge

Election May Spike Sales Surge

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'During the scorching summer months of election season, largescale outdoor gatherings create a prime opportunity for increased consumption in the packaged drinking water category.'

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories.

Govt Wants India Inc To Hire Apprentices

Govt Wants India Inc To Hire Apprentices

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, close to 1 million apprentices will be trained in FY24.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

India witnessing fastest rise in cancer cases: Report

India witnessing fastest rise in cancer cases: Report

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

On average, at least one in three Indians today were pre-diabetic, two in three were pre-hypertensive and one in 10 were depressed, the 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals' flagship Health of Nation Report on World Health Day 2024, said.

Kerala woman rescued after 3 hrs in neck-deep swamp

Kerala woman rescued after 3 hrs in neck-deep swamp

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Kamalakshi Amma, a local fisherwoman, accidently fell into the sludge in Maradu Municipality while she was on her way back home on Tuesday afternoon.