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Bengali sweets get a makeover

Bengali sweets get a makeover

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Sandesh, Rajbhog, Rosogulla and Chamcham have been revamped to keep up with people's adventurous palates.

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2020, which received 193,000 entries from photographers in over 200 territories. Scroll down and feast your eyes on our pick of the shortlisted and category-winning entries.

Bank mergers and death of forex brokerages

Bank mergers and death of forex brokerages

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Business is down to such an extent that last year these firms could not even meet RBI's capital norm of Rs 50 million for partnerships and Rs 100 million for public and private firms in this line of business.

The one mythology lesson everyone in marketing must learn

The one mythology lesson everyone in marketing must learn

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Marketers are required to be more Sisyphus than The Vitruvian Man, says Bharat Bambawale.

MESSENGER spacecraft makes crashing finale after 11-yr mission

MESSENGER spacecraft makes crashing finale after 11-yr mission

Rediff.com1 May 2015

NASA has completed its MESSENGER mission with expected impact on Mercury's surface.

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Google is expected to launch its much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) smartphones in India this month, which will further intensify competition in the booming multi-billion dollar smart devices market in India.

Motorola to launch new Moto E on March 10

Motorola to launch new Moto E on March 10

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Motorola said it has crossed the three million device sales milestone.

We are going GAGA over these National Geographic photos

We are going GAGA over these National Geographic photos

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

National Geographic has released a final selection of entries from the magazine's 2016 Nature Photographer of the Year contest and, as you might expect, they're breathtaking.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot by ace Reuters photographers in the last 24 hours.

Jivi launches cheapest smartphone at Rs 1,999

Jivi launches cheapest smartphone at Rs 1,999

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

It also sports 128MB RAM, 256MB memory (expandable up to 32GB), 2MP camera and 1350 mAh battery.

E-commerce giants to battle it out for Android One market

E-commerce giants to battle it out for Android One market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Competition in the booming multi-billion dollar Indian smartphone market is further set to intensify with e-commerce giants Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal all set to launch Google's much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) handsets on Monday.

Moto G's bet on e-commerce worked; more launches planned ahead

Moto G's bet on e-commerce worked; more launches planned ahead

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

However, the firm continued with its operation in the Indian market.

How much more you will have to pay for water, soft drinks and mobile phones

How much more you will have to pay for water, soft drinks and mobile phones

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Carbonated soft drinks, bottled water and mobile handsets could become costlier soon.

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Foxconn is yet to submit its land requirements to the Maharashtra government to set up its factories.

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.

DICOVERED: A 'Godzilla of Earths'

DICOVERED: A 'Godzilla of Earths'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Astronomers have discovered the "Godzilla" of all Earths -- a new type of rocky planet that weighs 17 times as much as our planet and is more than twice as large in size, a surprising find that could change scientists' understanding of the origins of the universe.

What next for Brand Dhoni?

What next for Brand Dhoni?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Without the captaincy, can the cricketer keep his place at the endorsement table?

India's smartphone revolution: 35 factories, 37,000 jobs in 2 years

India's smartphone revolution: 35 factories, 37,000 jobs in 2 years

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Overall mobile phone production was about 68 million in 2014, increased to 100 million in 2015 and 350-400 million in July 2016.

Review: Pompeii is cheesy, masala fare

Review: Pompeii is cheesy, masala fare

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Pompeii is one of those rare films for which I am glad that a 3D format was used. If cheesy, overdone, masala flicks are your kind of fare, this is your kind of film. For the rest of us, Pompeii just blows, rants Paloma Sharma.

After Mi3, Xiaomi brings in Redmi 1S for just Rs 5,999

After Mi3, Xiaomi brings in Redmi 1S for just Rs 5,999

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The strategy of selling the phone will remain the same.

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Indian handset companies import most of their devices

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Components manufactured in India are low-value products like casing and box packaging that constitute 5% of the bill for materials required in phone manufacturing.

Kashmir cannot be ruled through gun barrel: Opposition reminds government

Kashmir cannot be ruled through gun barrel: Opposition reminds government

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Slamming the government over the situation in Kashmir, Opposition in the Rajya Sabha on Monday pressed for holding an all-party meet to discuss the issue and pitched for a political solution rather than using "barrel of the gun" while dealing with the unrest.

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Which actress earns more than SRK, Aamir, Amitabh?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

No, it's not Anushka Sharma!

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

DON'T MISS: Pluto's largest moon Charon in all its glory

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has returned the best colour and the highest resolution images yet of Pluto's largest moon, Charon, which show a surprisingly complex and violent history.

Volvo sets compact luxury SUV segment afire with XC40

Volvo sets compact luxury SUV segment afire with XC40

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Has Volvo Cars set the cat among the pigeons? Yes, the compact luxury SUV segment in India will not be the same with the entry of the XC40, says P Tharyan.

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

These 10 PHOTOS will take you on an incredible journey

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Bored at work? Tired of the same old life you live? The next 10 images you see will snap you of your boredom and transport you to a world like no other!

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Google Inc on Monday launched the first smartphones powered by its Android One operating system in India, pricing them at around Rs 6,399 ($105) to capture the low-cost segment of the world's fastest growing smartphone market.

Xiaomi to make India debut on Flipkart

Xiaomi to make India debut on Flipkart

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Following the footsteps of Motorola, Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is also teaming up with e-Commerce major Flipkart to launch its handsets in India.

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.

Mass switch to JioPhone may hit Samsung, others

Mass switch to JioPhone may hit Samsung, others

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Samsung makes the largest number of non-4G feature phones in India

Apple launches 8GB iPhone 5C in India

Apple launches 8GB iPhone 5C in India

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Tech giant Apple has launched the 8GB version of its iPhone 5C in India for Rs 37,500, a move aimed at capturing a larger share of the burgeoning smartphone market in India.

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Chasing Winter: 5 Game of Thrones locations you must visit!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The pilgrimage of a true GoT fan.

Here is the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 shortlist

Here is the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016 shortlist

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

A curious fox cub, an inquisitive orca all play starring roles in images from the finalists of Wildlife Photographer of the Year's fifty-second competition.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 10 images.

Why India can't resist Virushka

Why India can't resist Virushka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The nature of modern celebrity is particularly explosive when Bollywood romances cricket.

Samsung leads India mobile phone market, but losing grip

Samsung leads India mobile phone market, but losing grip

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Samsung may be the leader in the burgeoning Indian mobile market.

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Is your 'Made in India' smartphone in danger?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

India has been able to attract 40 global smartphone makers to the country -- creating at least 50,000 jobs. But GST could hurt that, discovers Ayan Pramanik.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Meet Moosa from The Family Man

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'Raj and DK have taken the effort to look at Moosa as a person.' 'Like, what happened to him?' 'What made him become a terrorist?' 'The emotional trauma that he might have had... that clicked for me.'

Microsoft-Nokia deal receives CCI's green signal

Microsoft-Nokia deal receives CCI's green signal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Fair trade watchdog CCI has approved Microsoft's proposed $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia's mobile devices business, citing that the deal would not have adverse impact on competition in the Indian market.