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Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

While HackerEarth has clients and developers globally, the US consists more than a third of the revenue stream, and plans to ramp it up to 60 per cent of the total share.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Airtel DTH subscribers can now watch their tweets live on TV

Airtel DTH subscribers can now watch their tweets live on TV

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Customers have to press the green key on their Airtel Digital TV remote to enable and access the service.

'Rs 1 cr in 15 years is possible, if...'

'Rs 1 cr in 15 years is possible, if...'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

5G likely to be launched by 2020 in India

5G likely to be launched by 2020 in India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The 5G road map pursued by India should not only move the country forward but also result in progress of weaker sections of society.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

Poor nations struggle to spend climate change aid, what next?

Poor nations struggle to spend climate change aid, what next?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Billions of dollars pledged by developed nations in climate finance over the last decade remain unused.

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Extend trading hours, brokers tell govt

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

Brokers also want tax rebates, removal of additional tax on dividends, streamlining of GST...

Indian telecom investment to peak at $40 bn

Indian telecom investment to peak at $40 bn

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

This investment, up from $20 billion seen last year, would be for continuing the development of 3G, Broadband Wireless Access and expansion of existing networks, said R K Pathak, secretary of the Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council, in Singapore at the CommunicAsia 2010, a Singapore exhibition for global telecom industries.

COVID-19 lockdown: E-biz players flag delivery disruption

COVID-19 lockdown: E-biz players flag delivery disruption

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Online retailers pointed out that their delivery staff is being stopped by local police and urged authorities to streamline the movement of delivery agents and goods.

When Modi meets Xi: Few things China can look forward to

When Modi meets Xi: Few things China can look forward to

Rediff.com8 May 2015

India could offer a train track to China to run a bullet train besides easy terms to set up industrial parks.

Indian IT cos ready plan to cope with stricter H-1B laws

Indian IT cos ready plan to cope with stricter H-1B laws

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Canada and Mexico emerge as preferred destinations to service clients in the US; east Europe and Nordic nations are favoured alternatives

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

Telecom operators can't make rules for the Internet

Telecom operators can't make rules for the Internet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Internet is too important to let a few private telecom players decide what the rules will be for consumers, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar, independent member of Parliament who was one of the key petitioners seeking the scrapping of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act.

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The ruling People's Democratic Party has also used Twitter to put out press releases and at times counter the criticism levelled by opposition parties.

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Infy goes high-tech to map learning ability of employees

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The tech giant's 'Recommendation Engine' leverages AI, machine learning and analytics to suggest training programmmes best suited for individual staff

Govt's plan to enter e-retail still in limbo

Govt's plan to enter e-retail still in limbo

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The background work of creating a suitable digital architecture of a website also remains unfinished as it has been a challenge to shortlist technology partners.

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Warrior, 54, had joined Cisco in 2008.

After Galwan standoff, India eyes free trade deal with US

After Galwan standoff, India eyes free trade deal with US

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The trade deal, officials say, can lead to an effective trading bloc against the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

Govt seeks RBI nod to launch India Post Payments bank

Govt seeks RBI nod to launch India Post Payments bank

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The IPPB, which is currently running pilot services in Raipur and Ranchi, needs a go-ahead from RBI for the software used for system integration

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

How Modi can ensure the success of Digital India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Appropriate policies will increase connectivity much more than spectrum auctions, says Shyam Ponappa.

Internet is creating the digital divide, says Amartya Sen

Internet is creating the digital divide, says Amartya Sen

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Free Basics offers a limited version of the Internet on mobile phones.

Oxford Covid vaccine could be rolled out within 6 months: Report

Oxford Covid vaccine could be rolled out within 6 months: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The UK government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine once it is ready for rollout and the doses are being manufactured before it has been shown to be successful in order to save time once it clears all the regulatory stages.

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Budget 2018: What young India needs from Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Education, jobs, health and more: Experts share their wishlist.

Adani group joins race to buy Air India, may submit EoI by March

Adani group joins race to buy Air India, may submit EoI by March

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Apart from the Adani group, the Tata group, the Hinduja group, Indigo and a New York-based fund, Interups, are expected to submit EoIs.

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Biden Checkmates China in Kabul

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Beijing's growing assertiveness as kingmaker in Kabul has suffered a setback with Washington quietly moving in, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Meme time: TRAI-ing times for Modi at Facebook

Meme time: TRAI-ing times for Modi at Facebook

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

What really transpired when Modi went to Facebook HQ last September.

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Coming soon! Changes in Health Insurance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Ashish Mehrotra, MD and CEO, Max Bupa Health Insurance, explains the changes we can expect in health insurance this year.

World Bank launches scheme for farmers

World Bank launches scheme for farmers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

In a time of tight credit, the facility will support grants to bank and non-bank institutions for activities to increase access to financial services, such as savings, credit, payments and insurance, in rural areas in developing countries as profitable business lines, the World Bank said.

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Game-changing policies can put the economy on track

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

We need transformative policies and incentives with purpose, especially in solar power and digital infrastructure.

'India must stop further roll out of Aadhaar'

'India must stop further roll out of Aadhaar'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

The protection of individual security and privacy is critical to building safe online systems, say Mitchell Baker and Ankit Gadgil.

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

India to soon finalise Doha round work programme

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

The Doha negotiations has been virtually stalled since July 2008.

Ticket counters to open at select railway stations from May 22

Ticket counters to open at select railway stations from May 22

Rediff.com22 May 2020

It said it will also allow reservation of reserved tickets from common service centres (CSC) and through ticketing agents with effect from Friday. The zonal railways have been instructed to decide and notify opening of reservation counters as per local needs and conditions, the order stated.

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Dubai tycoon slaps $8 bn suit on BoB, EY in New York for ignoring 'fraud'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Dubai-based billionaire BR Shetty has sued Bank of Baroda (BoB) and audit firm Ernst & Young (EY) in a New York court, accusing them of ignoring fictitious and fraudulent transactions that resulted in NMC Healthcare going bankrupt. Shetty is seeking $8 billion in damages in the suit that also names the top management of NMC Healthcare, and Netherlands-based Credit Europe Bank. A top NMC Healthcare official confirmed the development to Business Standard and said despite several meetings, senior BoB officials in India did not take remedial steps for fear of getting involved in an international ponzi scheme perpetrated by then senior management officials.

DoT diverted Rs 33,682.86 cr rural telephone money, says CAG

DoT diverted Rs 33,682.86 cr rural telephone money, says CAG

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The Universal Service Obligation fund was set up in April 2002 and a statutory status was given to it.

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Extend closure of schools, colleges till May 15, recommends GoM

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The GoM recommended that activities of all religious organisations should not be allowed till May 15 as a precautionary measure to check spread of coronavirus infection, the sources added.

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Despite pandemic, investors are flocking to Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Tamil Nadu has cornered around 18.63 per cent of the fresh investments in Q1FY21 and topped the list of state-wise investments. These investments should help create over 67,212 jobs.

WhatsApp calls stumble on clogged networks

WhatsApp calls stumble on clogged networks

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Bharti Airtel had planned to charge separately for internet-based voice calls provided by Skype.