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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.

Unfazed by legal blocks, Netmeds bets big on digital

Unfazed by legal blocks, Netmeds bets big on digital

Rediff.com8 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.

AMU rape incident 'orchestrated': Inquiry report

AMU rape incident 'orchestrated': Inquiry report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The committee has concluded that the alleged victim was a creation of the conspiracy as she had claimed that her name had been dragged into the controversy with malafide intentions.

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

ISRO to set up Human Space Flight Centre

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

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

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From scanning hospital entrants to disinfecting hospital areas and floors, robots are being roped in for tasks considered high-risk, says Peerzada Abrar.

India's gaming industry heats up

India's gaming industry heats up

Rediff.com17 May 2019

'India has over 300 million online sports fans, of which over 60 million use fantasy sports as their primary tool for engagement with their favourite sport.'

2 Lashkar terrorists held in New Delhi

2 Lashkar terrorists held in New Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

The duo, who disembarked from the Swaraj Express at platform number eight of the crowded station, were about to get into an autorickshaw when they landed in police nets.

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Malegaon bomb planter held

Malegaon bomb planter held

Rediff.com16 Dec 2006

Abrar Ahmed, suspected of planting bombs in the textile town of Malegaon that killed 31 people on September 8, was arrested on Saturday by the Anti-Terrorist Squad.

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

What RCB plans to do with IPL fans

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

VVirat Kohli's franchise wants to unite fans on an innovative digital community platform.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

India at the Asian Games: Gold for Kabaddi teams; 5th place finish in volleyball

India at the Asian Games: Gold for Kabaddi teams; 5th place finish in volleyball

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

India completed a golden double on the kabaddi mat for the second successive edition of the Asian Games after the men and women's teams defeated Iran to win gold in Incheon on Friday.

Rajasthan Cong chief killed in mishap

Rajasthan Cong chief killed in mishap

Rediff.com4 May 2004

The accident occurred when the car, in which Abrar Ahmed was travelling from Jaipur to Jhalawar, collided head on with a truck.

Why you may see less fake news this election season

Why you may see less fake news this election season

Rediff.com26 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.

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Govt slams Pakistan for holding polls in PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

India on Tuesday flagged its objections to elections being held in Gilgit-Baltistan, which forms a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and termed the move as an attempt to camouflage the 'forcible and illegal' occupation of the region.

Two killed in violent clashes on AMU campus

Two killed in violent clashes on AMU campus

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Violence erupted on the campus around last midnight, following a clash between two student groups leading to the death of Mahtab, DIG (AligarhRange) Govind Agarwal, who led the police operation, said.

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

India is blessed - you have lot of talent here: Cisco CEO

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar and Romita Majumdar, Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said that his company would continue to bet heavily on India's engineering talent pool.

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'If Indians are to be truly protected, Parliament must review and address these dangerous provisions before they become law.'

Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Indiscipline in armed forces to be viewed seriously: SC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The bench said that past conduct of a delinquent employee can be taken into consideration while imposing a penalty on him.

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Here's how the world's bravest teen celebrated her 18th birthday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

That she is no average teenager has been established time and again. As Malala Yousafzai turns 18, she opens a school for Syrian girls in a refugee camp.

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Son of Pakistan's ex-PM returns home after 3 years in captivity

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Haider's release was the second successful instance of a dramatic rescue in a high-profile kidnapping case after slain Punjab governor Salman Taseer's son Shahbaz, who was abducted in 2011, was found in March after spending nearly five years in captivity.

The raids continue and money keeps spilling out

The raids continue and money keeps spilling out

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Demonetisation was aimed at removing black money and corruption, but undisclosed income keeps being unearthed from various parts of the country.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In the other matches, Manipur trounced Nagaland by 10 wickets in the battle of newcomers while Jammu and Kashmir defeated Andhra Pradesh by five wickets.

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com17 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.

Ranji Trophy round-up: Baroda take lead against holders Karnataka

Ranji Trophy round-up: Baroda take lead against holders Karnataka

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A summary of the third day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues across the country.

Malegaon blast case: Charges dropped against 8 Muslim youths

Malegaon blast case: Charges dropped against 8 Muslim youths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Charges against eight Muslim youths accused in the 2006 Malegaon bomb blasts case were on Monday dropped by a special court in Mumbai due to lack of evidence against them.

2006 Malegaon blasts: 9 accused set to walk free

2006 Malegaon blasts: 9 accused set to walk free

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The National Investigation Agency on Thursday told a Mumbai court it has found no evidence to link nine Muslims arrested in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case to the terror attack, a move that could see them walk free.

K L Rahul scores 337, becomes Karnataka's first triple centurion

K L Rahul scores 337, becomes Karnataka's first triple centurion

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

22-year-old Lokesh Rahul scored 337 as Karnataka amassed 719 for 5 in their Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh.

Ibne Abbas to be new Pakistani envoy to India

Ibne Abbas to be new Pakistani envoy to India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Veteran Pakistani diplomats Syed Ibne Abbas and Jalil Abbas Jilani would be the new Pakistani envoys to India and the United States respectively as part of a wide-ranging reshuffle of envoys in key capitals around the world.

SAG: Boxers join shooters in gold-hunt, India's medal tally soars

SAG: Boxers join shooters in gold-hunt, India's medal tally soars

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

The Indian juggernaut rolled on unabated as the star-studded boxing squad joined the shooters in what is turning out to be an outing of unprecedented dominance by the host country at the 12th South Asian Games, in Guwahati, on Saturday.

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Ranji Trophy PIX: Gambhir makes appearance in final match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday

Shreyas stars as K'taka set up semi-final date with Punjab

Shreyas stars as K'taka set up semi-final date with Punjab

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

Riding on right arm leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal's five-wicket haul, Karnataka beat Uttar Pradesh by 92 runs to enter into the semi-finals of the Ranji Trophy at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Saturday.

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

10 Hindi Movies That Define India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Aseem Chhabra lists the movies that taught him about the Idea of India.

Karnataka pip Bengal to set up title clash with Punjab

Karnataka pip Bengal to set up title clash with Punjab

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Abhimanyu Mithun's brilliant bowling at death enabled defending champions Karnataka to edge out Bengal by six runs in a thrilling semi-final of the National One Day Championship for the Vijay Hazare Trophy, in Ahmedabad.

Ranji Trophy: Mithun, Vinay put Karnataka on top

Ranji Trophy: Mithun, Vinay put Karnataka on top

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

Seamers Abhimanyu Mithun and R Vinay Kumar wreaked havoc as Karnataka reduced Uttar Pradesh to 221 for nine, giving themselves a good chance to grab first innings lead, on the second day of the Ranji Trophy quarter-final match in Bangalore.

'S D Burman never forgot he was a prince'

'S D Burman never forgot he was a prince'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

'When it came to S D Burman, a Guide song was completely different from a Tere Mere Sapne song which was completely different from a Sharmilee song. Except for their quality, there is nothing to link them together.' 'Lata was his ultimate voice. He felt there was nobody like Lata. "Give me a harmonium, give me Lata and I will make music," he said.'

Ranji: Gujarat's Panchal hits triple ton; Mumbai, Delhi on top

Ranji: Gujarat's Panchal hits triple ton; Mumbai, Delhi on top

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Skipper Manoj Tiwary showed the way as Bengal produced a much improved batting performance in the second innings against Mumbai in a group A encounter in Nagpur. After Ashok Dinda's 22nd five wicket haul in first class cricket enabled Bengal to restrict Mumbai to 229, Bengal scored 198 for 3 in 61 overs.

Ranji Trophy: Hooda rallies Baroda after Karnataka pacers strike

Ranji Trophy: Hooda rallies Baroda after Karnataka pacers strike

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

A summary of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy league matches at various venues across the country.

Ranji round up: Captains Tiwary, Raina lead from the front

Ranji round up: Captains Tiwary, Raina lead from the front

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Manoj Tiwary and Sudip Chatterjee scored centuries to lead Bengal's spirited comeback against Mumbai, while Gujarat put themselves in line for full seven points after enforcing the follow-on against Punjab. A round up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches.

'I miss my father terribly'

'I miss my father terribly'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Arun Dutt talks about his father, Guru Dutt.