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'Mobile, not TV, will become the first screen'

'Mobile, not TV, will become the first screen'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Mobile commerce is on the cusp of taking off in India and the growth curve would be a hockey stick shaped one, says Shubhradeep Guha, Global Capability Lead and Country Manager, SapientNitro (India), an integrated marketing, commerce and technology services firm, part of the $1.02billion Boston-based Sapient Corporation (2011).

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Rani Mukerji's Aiyyaa fails at the box office

Rani Mukerji's Aiyyaa fails at the box office

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Trade analyst Vinod Mirani gives the box office verdict for the week.

Review: <i>Bajatey Raho</i> doesn't meet expectations

Review: Bajatey Raho doesn't meet expectations

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Bajatey Raho had a whole lot of potential but failed to realise it, writes Paloma Sharma.

Review: <i>Bajaatey Raho</i> doesn't meet expectations

Review: Bajaatey Raho doesn't meet expectations

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Bajaatey Raho had a whole lot of potential but failed to realise it, writes Paloma Sharma.

Cognizant to acquire six cos of Germany's C1 Group

Cognizant to acquire six cos of Germany's C1 Group

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

The move will strengthen its revenues by about $100 million.

QPR's Redknapp rejects team drinking reports

QPR's Redknapp rejects team drinking reports

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has rejected allegations that several players from his Premier League bottom side often stayed out until 5 a.m. drinking alcohol at a training camp in Dubai last month.

UPA lacks guts to stand up to Malik's remarks: Modi

UPA lacks guts to stand up to Malik's remarks: Modi

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday accused the PMO and Congress party of "keeping the country in dark" over Sir Creek issue and slammed UPA for "lacking the guts" to take on "authoritative" Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik for his remarks.

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Chandrababu's son Lokesh to make his political debut soon

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu's only son Nara Lokesh will soon follow in his father's footsteps and may contest the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

India urges for zero tolerance towards terrorism at UN

India urges for zero tolerance towards terrorism at UN

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

India will ask members of the United Nations to ensure a "zero tolerance" approach towards terrorism besides pressing for an early adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism during the United Nations General Assembly's annual gathering of world leaders.

Maharashtra crisis to dominate UPA meet

Maharashtra crisis to dominate UPA meet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

The United Progressive Alliance coordination committee is scheduled to meet in New Dekhi on Thursday, with the ongoing political crisis in Maharashtra to rule the roost.

Mobile phone sales: Who are the toppers?

Mobile phone sales: Who are the toppers?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Mobile phone sales across the world fell to 1.75 billion units in 2012, a 1.7 per cent decline from 2011 sales, according to Gartner, Inc.

ENGLISH QUIZ: Do you make these mistakes?

ENGLISH QUIZ: Do you make these mistakes?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Take this quiz and test your English language skills.

UPA has failed on all fronts: Rajnath Singh

UPA has failed on all fronts: Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Monday said the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government has failed on all fronts and was not doing anything to help the common person."There is hardly any area left in which this government at the Centre has not failed," Singh said during a press conference.

Indo-Pak tension casts a shadow on border trade

Indo-Pak tension casts a shadow on border trade

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

According to customs officials, the cross-border movement of trucks will drop further.

AICC, PCC reshuffles expected after Jaipur Chintan Shivir

AICC, PCC reshuffles expected after Jaipur Chintan Shivir

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

After the Chintan Shivir and the All India Congress Committee meeting is over in Jaipur on January 20, it is expected that there would be a reshuffle of the AICC, state Pradesh Congress Committees. Some chief ministerial heads may also roll as the party prepares for the assembly elections later this year and the general elections in 2014. Renu Mittal reports.

Mitch Marsh sidelined for first ODI vs India

Mitch Marsh sidelined for first ODI vs India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

With Marsh forced to sit out the opener of a three-match series, Australia called uncapped batsman Ashton Turner into the squad as cover for Saturday's Sydney Cricket Ground conTest.

A guide to investing in global mutual funds

A guide to investing in global mutual funds

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

Investing in global mutual funds has its share of risks and benefits. Here's everything you need to know about investing globally.

Give notice in newspapers about state polls: HC tells EC

Give notice in newspapers about state polls: HC tells EC

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The Bombay high court has directed the Election Commission to issue a public notice in leading newspapers of Maharashtra, giving details about the forthcoming Legislative Council elections from Graduates Constituencies and inviting applications from people to be enrolled as voters.

Have 33 per cent women in police forces: Centre

Have 33 per cent women in police forces: Centre

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Centre on Monday asked all state governments to increase the number of women in police forces to 33 per cent, saying an environment must be created for women and weaker sections to visit a police station without difficulty.

Pak: Students stay away from school run by Malala's father

Pak: Students stay away from school run by Malala's father

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Most of the girls -- enrolled at the school run by Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai's father -- have stopped attending classes due to threats against the institution in the wake of an attempt on her life by the Taliban. Parents and students were uncomfortable with the attention given to the school by the media and the threats received by the institution, members of the school's administration were quoted as saying.

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Is realme X50 Pro 5G worth Rs 37,999?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The realme X50 Pro 5G is a future ready phone that comes loaded with fancy tech for gamers and social media buffs, says Ashish Narsale.

Investing in GOLD? Read this!

Investing in GOLD? Read this!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

The pros and cons of investing in gold coins and bars, jewellery, gold ETFs and gold mining stocks.

Rape accused flees in VVIP helicopter in Kashmir!

Rape accused flees in VVIP helicopter in Kashmir!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

In a script straight from a Bollywood thriller, a man accused of attempt to rape fled in a state helicopter used by the Chief Minister and other VVIPs after he conned the police in Rajouri by mingling with accident victims being airlifted to Jammu.

Is Mohammad Irfan the tallest cricketer?

Is Mohammad Irfan the tallest cricketer?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Mostly sportspersons merely need skills to succeed but sometimes physical attributes can add the extra spice to their career. Rediff.com presents the list of the tall gentlemen from the cricketing arena.

Will Sony PlayStation 4 hit bull's eye?

Will Sony PlayStation 4 hit bull's eye?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The pros and cons of Sony's 8th generation gaming console

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Now that the numbers are out and it is nowhere near as spectacular as expected/feared by some or hyped by many -- it is Narendra Modi's lowest in three elections -- it is a sobering thought. Is this the best he can do, wonders Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

115 seats. Is this the best Modi can do?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Now that the numbers are out and it is nowhere near as spectacular as expected/feared by some or hyped by many -- it is Narendra Modi's lowest in three elections -- it is a sobering thought. Is this the best he can do, wonders Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Indications are that Modi will have words of encouragement for Stalin, and the meeting is likely to be much less acrimonious than critics of either would want it to be. notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

NBA: LeBron scores 40 as Heat topple Kings

NBA: LeBron scores 40 as Heat topple Kings

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 79 points as the Miami Heat prevailed 141-129 in a double overtime marathon against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

Rishi, Neetu and Ranbir play cops and robbers in Besharam

Rishi, Neetu and Ranbir play cops and robbers in Besharam

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Abhinav Kashyap's next film promises a heavy dose of the Kapoors.

Samsung Galaxy Note 800: Will YOU buy it at Rs 40,000?

Samsung Galaxy Note 800: Will YOU buy it at Rs 40,000?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

At Rs 40,000, can Samsung Galaxy Note 800 compete with the iPad or the Transformer Prime? Let us find out

Hockey World League: Lacklustre India prevail over Ireland

Hockey World League: Lacklustre India prevail over Ireland

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

A lacklustre India had to sweat it out before pipping Ireland 3-2 for their third consecutive win in the men's competition of the Hero Hockey World League at the floodlit Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'If we again become complacent at the end of the second wave, we are going to suffer more as it will be even more intense.'

Four Arunachal districts reel under flood fury

Four Arunachal districts reel under flood fury

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

Flood situation in four districts of Arunchal Pradesh -- lower and upper Dibang Valley districts, Lohit and East Siang has remained grim with flood water submerging new areas forcing people to vacate their houses.

Prez poll: Pranab meets Cong MPs, MLAs in Hyderabad

Prez poll: Pranab meets Cong MPs, MLAs in Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

United Progressive Alliance nominee Pranab Mukherjee on Monday met ruling Congress MPs, MLAs and MLCs as part of his campaign for the July 19 Presidential election.

Battered, bruised Proteas defend ranking in Perth

Battered, bruised Proteas defend ranking in Perth

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

After batsmen ruled the first two Tests, fast bowling could be the decisive factor when Australia and South Africa re-engage their heavyweight tussle for the number one Test ranking in the final match of the series on Friday.

India's greatest test since Partition

India's greatest test since Partition

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The steady poverty reduction achieved over the last three decades could be largely reversed in this one financial year with hundreds of millions sliding below the red line,' warns Devangshu Datta.

Captain Marvel Review: Leaves you happy and impatient

Captain Marvel Review: Leaves you happy and impatient

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Captain Marvel is all about women empowerment, yet it's never preachy.

MUST READ: Delhi on world's most hated cities list

MUST READ: Delhi on world's most hated cities list

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

A recent survey conducted by CNNGo lists the ten most hated cities in the world. Interestingly, some of these cities are ranked as the most livable but they continue to be the most hated.