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2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

2026: How Will Residential Real Estate Grow?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

While gold continues to provide safety after its strong 2025 rally, well-chosen real estate investments held with a long-term view remain attractive.

Affordable homes lag but premium, luxury segment booms

Affordable homes lag but premium, luxury segment booms

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'The momentum is driven by rising affluence, strong demand from HNIs (high net worth individuals) and NRIs (non-resident Indians), an increased appetite for larger, well-located homes by branded developers, and support from the economy.'

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit India for border talks on Monday

Chinese FM Wang Yi to visit India for border talks on Monday

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India for border talks with NSA Ajit Doval, ahead of PM Modi's visit to China for the SCO summit. The visit aims to improve bilateral ties after recent tensions.

Can India and China rebuild trust after Galwan?

Can India and China rebuild trust after Galwan?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

India and China are expected to discuss new confidence-building measures for durable peace and tranquillity along their contested border during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit to India. The visit is seen as an effort to rebuild relations after the Galwan Valley clashes.

India readies for key diplomatic week: Wang in Delhi, Jaishankar in Moscow

India readies for key diplomatic week: Wang in Delhi, Jaishankar in Moscow

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Wang is travelling to India days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to the Chinese city of Tianjin to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Doval's veiled jab at Pakistan in talks with Chinese FM

Doval's veiled jab at Pakistan in talks with Chinese FM

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Monday emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms for overall regional peace and stability during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

Ranveer Allahbadia's Rise, Journalism's Demise

Ranveer Allahbadia's Rise, Journalism's Demise

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Ranveer Allahbadia found an easy way of asking questions which made sense to him and his team. No counter-questions or finding out the 'Why?' from the celebrity he was speaking to. The 'Why?' was buried and forgotten in Ranveer's shows, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Software giant Microsoft's move to end technical support for its longest running operating system (OS) Windows XP has marginally helped global PC sales which are declining, research firms IDC and Gartner said.

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Microsoft will stop technical support for its most popular operating system (OS) Windows XP globally from Tuesday, bringing down curtains on the software giant's longest running OS.

Vista problems see MS extend XP deadline

Vista problems see MS extend XP deadline

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

The release of Vista came more than five years after the introduction of Windows XP. It contains numerous new and reworked features.

Chinese firms to tap Windows XP market given up by Microsoft

Chinese firms to tap Windows XP market given up by Microsoft

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

China has about 200 million XP users, 70 per cent of the entire PC market.

Windows XP support ends: Here's how to protect your bank accounts

Windows XP support ends: Here's how to protect your bank accounts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Banking services can be hit as there is expected to be a delay of 30 minutes in every transaction now.

Microsoft Office XP suite price cut by 15%

Microsoft Office XP suite price cut by 15%

Rediff.com1 Aug 2003

The estimated retail prices of Microsoft Office XP business suite in India would be lesser now by about 15 per cent following the company's decision to extend the price reductions for these products to Asia-Pacific countries.

Is your Windows XP genuine?

Is your Windows XP genuine?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

Microsoft Corporation India on Friday launched its anti-piracy program - the 'Genuine Windows - How to Tell' campaign.

Windows XP to cost 3 times more than migrating to Windows 8

Windows XP to cost 3 times more than migrating to Windows 8

Rediff.com17 May 2013

An estimate suggests the cost of upgrading to Windows 7 or Windows 8 will be $95.

Microsoft unveils Windows XP for India

Microsoft unveils Windows XP for India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Microsoft Corporation India on Wednesday launched 'Windows XP Starter Edition for India' the latest version of its affordable and local language operating system introduced in India last year.

34k bank branches at risk as MS to end Windows XP support

34k bank branches at risk as MS to end Windows XP support

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Microsoft sources said about 52 per cent of computers in banks, 30 per cent in government offices, 26 per cent in manufacturing companies and 26 per cent in software firms are running on Windows XP.

Maintaining Windows XP after Apr 8 may cost Rs 1,190 crore/year

Maintaining Windows XP after Apr 8 may cost Rs 1,190 crore/year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

Windows XP -- launched in October 2001 -- is three generations behind the latest operating system Windows 8, that was launched in October 2012.

First Indian firm to produce fuel for F1 racing...

First Indian firm to produce fuel for F1 racing...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd will start manufacturing fuel used in F1 racing in three months' time.

Microsoft rolls out Windows XP in Hindi

Microsoft rolls out Windows XP in Hindi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Aimed at tapping first time PC users in the Hindi belt, Microsoft Corporation India on Thursday rolled out its operating system Windows XP Starter Edition in Hindi.

Microsoft unveils Hindi interface for Windows XP

Microsoft unveils Hindi interface for Windows XP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

Microsoft Corporation on Thursday announced the availability of a Hindi language interface for the Windows XP operating system which can be downloaded at no additional cost.

End of Windows XP gives life to a new industry

End of Windows XP gives life to a new industry

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Big security firms and streetside vendors alike are readying updates to protect the operating system against virus attacks and deadly malware.

How you can survive after MS pulls the plug on Windows XP

How you can survive after MS pulls the plug on Windows XP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

After support ends for Windows XP, Microsoft will stop patching vulnerabilities and updating the operating system (OS).

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Vicky Kaushal's SECRET tip for winning over women

Vicky Kaushal's SECRET tip for winning over women

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The cover star of MensXP has some dating advice for you.

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Many ATMs yet to be upgraded, face security risk

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

As Microsoft ends support for its Windows XP next month, the software giant said a number of ATMs are yet to upgraded and such cash vending machine may face security risk.

Gopal Baglay takes charge as MEA spokesperson

Gopal Baglay takes charge as MEA spokesperson

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Baglay replaced Vikas Swarup, who was made India's new high commissioner to Canada.

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

One of Microsoft's worries is fragmentation of the Windows market.

Microsoft's low-cost operating system

Microsoft's low-cost operating system

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Aimed at making cheaper PCs, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled low-cost Windows XP Starter Edition operating systems in India in Hindi targetting the first-time home users.

New 'windows' open up to computer users

New 'windows' open up to computer users

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

If you have been holding off buying a new computer, then Windows 7, the latest operating system from Microsoft, will give you a good excuse to buy one. Windows 7, or Win 7, is largely believed to be better than Microsoft's previous OS Windows Vista and way more advanced than the last generation Windows XP.

Worm infecting MS Windows may fool on April 1

Worm infecting MS Windows may fool on April 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

As April Fool's Day draws closer, Windows XP and Windows 2000 users are being advised by security experts to brace themselves against the third variant of the deadly Conficker worm which may begin a new cycle of spreading spam, stealing data or carrying out online scams.

Much ado about Vista

Much ado about Vista

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Because it's the slowest, clunkiest operating system I have worked on....

Your personal data is once gain up for grabs!

Your personal data is once gain up for grabs!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Indian firms caught napping as private details of individuals were leaked

Windows for beginners to be out by June

Windows for beginners to be out by June

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Microsoft Corporation, the global PC software major, said that OEM sales of the Windows XP Starter Edition OS should commence by June 2005 in India.

Meet Indya! ELLE USA's first trans cover girl

Meet Indya! ELLE USA's first trans cover girl

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Sex-trafficking victim. Trans person. Runway model. Meet Elle's latest cover star.

Ingram Micro unveils PC at Rs 19,999

Ingram Micro unveils PC at Rs 19,999

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Ransomware hits 2 lakh in 150 countries

Rediff.com14 May 2017

The threat was 'escalating' as cyber experts warned that another attack was imminent in coming days.

Gadgets that can improve Windows 8 experience

Gadgets that can improve Windows 8 experience

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Here's how you can make life easier while using Windows 8 on your old desktop and also three new devices which make the most of the new interface of the OS.

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

DGCA grounds SpanAir and Business Jet India's planes

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

During the checks on the Cessna aircraft registered with Business Jets India, the DGCA found that the pilots in command did not have necessary training certificates.

Why India's ATMs are vulnerable to cyber attack

Why India's ATMs are vulnerable to cyber attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

'The absence of cyber security framework for ATMs is like a dream come true for hackers.'