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Amazon enters India's $15 bn diagnostics market with At-Home testing

Amazon enters India's $15 bn diagnostics market with At-Home testing

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Amazon India has launched Amazon Diagnostics, an at-home healthcare service that allows customers to book lab tests, schedule appointments and receive digital reports directly via the Amazon app. Initially available in six cities-Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Mumbai and Hyderabad-the service covers more than 450 PIN codes and offers access to over 800 diagnostic tests.

ServiceNow Enhances AI Control Tower For Enterprise Governance

ServiceNow Enhances AI Control Tower For Enterprise Governance

Rediff.com6 May 2026

ServiceNow has announced an expansion of its AI Control Tower offering with new capabilities that give enterprises control over every AI system, agent, and workflow, regardless of where it runs.

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's wealthiest person

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's wealthiest person

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has surpassed Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person, with a net worth of USD 92.6 billion, placing him 19th globally according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

OnePlus Nord 6 Packs Massive 9,000 mAh Battery And 165Hz Display

OnePlus Nord 6 Packs Massive 9,000 mAh Battery And 165Hz Display

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

OnePlus Nord 6 for cool colours and a hot battery.

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Flipkart, Amazon Stack Up Space For Festival Rush

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Festive sales are expected to surge 27 per cent to cross Rs 120,000 crore in 2025, driving Amazon and Flipkart to expand warehousing capacity by millions of cubic feet and extend delivery networks to thousands of new pin codes -- an infrastructure buildout that could reshape India's retail landscape for years.

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

India's diverse regions have gifted the world an array of exquisite shawls, each style reflecting its unique regional culture and craftsmanship.

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Alia Bhatt, Yami Gautam, Preity Zinta To Star in OTT Films

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Amazon Prime Video has many interesting web series and original films on its 2026 slate. A look at the films coming up.

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Trouble brews for Amazon India

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Karnataka tax dept may attach assets of dealers; new retailers not being registered

Quick Commerce Hits Saturation in Metros, Profitability Challenged

Quick Commerce Hits Saturation in Metros, Profitability Challenged

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

India's quick-commerce (qcom) industry is facing significant profitability challenges in metro markets due to saturation and intense competition, with the number of dark stores already exceeding profitable capacity, according to a Bernstein report.

India Adopts Balanced AI Regulatory Approach

India Adopts Balanced AI Regulatory Approach

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

An Indian AI Research Organisation official says India has adopted a balanced and pragmatic approach to AI regulation, avoiding the extremes of the US and EU models.

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

25 Biggest Hollywood Hits In India In 25 Years

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The first 25 years in this century has seen some amazing films and blockbusters in Hollywood. Girish Wankhede lists the top-grossing Hollywood movies from 2001 to 2025, focusing on the key qualities that resonated with Indian audiences and contributed to its appeal.

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Amazon Gives India $12.7B AI Boost

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'The Indian developer community is one of the most vibrant communities.' 'Indian builders are incredibly passionate, curious, and excited to embrace new technologies.'

From Kartrocket To Shiprocket: Journey Of A Unicorn

From Kartrocket To Shiprocket: Journey Of A Unicorn

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

'More than becoming a unicorn, what truly satisfies us is seeing small businesses grow from Rs 10,000 a month to Rs 20 lakh after joining our platform.'

6 Induction Hobs Worth Buying

6 Induction Hobs Worth Buying

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Induction hobs or cooktops have become runaway popular ever since the LPG cylinder shortage began. Know which one to buy.

Meet The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Meet The Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Samsung has unveiled a pair of fresh Galaxy handsets for the Indian market, expanding its A-range with the A57 5G alongside the A37 5G.

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

What Oracle Layoffs Signal For Techies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

For engineers across the country, the Oracle job cuts served as a rude reminder of what the AI era has in store for the tech world.

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Amazon will invest more than Rs 2,000 crore (about $233 million) in India in 2025 as it strengthens its logistics and safety standards, said the ecommerce company on Thursday.

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Will rivals unite to fight Amazon India?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Amazon India Country Head Amit Agarwal refers to all talk of mergers as 'noise'. 'All this is a distraction, when the focus should be on the customer,' he says.

Sheeba Chaddha: 'Wish I Was Given Other Roles In Addition To Mothers'

Sheeba Chaddha: 'Wish I Was Given Other Roles In Addition To Mothers'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

'Each mother I have played is different, but the writing dictates the doing of it. If it's written well, that's half the work done for an actor.'

Nikkhil Advani On Freedom At Midnight: 'Jinnah Thought He Would Rule Pakistan From Malabar Hill'

Nikkhil Advani On Freedom At Midnight: 'Jinnah Thought He Would Rule Pakistan From Malabar Hill'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Nikkhil Advani, a master of long-form storytelling, reflects on Freedom At Midnight and what it was to make a two-part series on the most difficult period of India's history in these polarised times.

Echo Show 11, Echo Show 8 Debut In India

Echo Show 11, Echo Show 8 Debut In India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Amazon has introduced its latest Alexa-enabled Echo Show 11 alongside the fourth-generation Echo Show 8 in the Indian market. These next-generation smart displays feature a newly-developed in-house sensor and a seamless, full-screen design that stretches from edge to edge, offering a more immersive and intelligent home experience.

Amazon India lands in another mess

Amazon India lands in another mess

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Domestic traders body CAIT on Thursday claimed that e-commerce major Amazon's plan to acquire Prione Business Services - its joint venture firm with Catamaran - will be a violation of foreign direct investment policy. Amazon has said it will acquire Prione Business Services, subject to requisite regulatory approvals. In August, Amazon and NR Narayana Murthy's Catamaran had announced that they will not continue their joint venture Prione Business Services beyond May 2022.

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

'I Was Blown Away By Sheeba Chadha'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

This Hamlet and most of the film's characters are Hindus, so there is an elaborate wedding sequence with a baraat, dholki players, dancing baraatis, and a dance performance piece, set to the qawwali Mast Qalander.

Claude AI Experiences Another Outage

Claude AI Experiences Another Outage

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot experienced a second outage within 24 hours, impacting users in various regions. The disruption follows a previous outage and comes amid scrutiny over the AI's capabilities and potential uses.

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

RBI's New Rules: BIG Changes From April 1 for OTP, Cards, Online Payments

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

From April 1, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India's new authentication directions modernise how every digital payment you make must be verified -- and place the burden of security squarely on your bank, not on you.

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Arrives On OTT This March

Rani Mukerji's Mardaani 3 Arrives On OTT This March

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Discover the latest OTT releases, streaming in the month of March.

10 Celebs With Clothing Labels

10 Celebs With Clothing Labels

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Several prominent Indian celebrities have interests beyond the silver screen or cricket pitch.

India poised to be global hub for digital infra, AI: Modi

India poised to be global hub for digital infra, AI: Modi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting India as a global hub for digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence, highlighting the government's incentives for data center investments and inviting the world's data to reside in India.

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

FIR against Tandav director, Amazon India head of content

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

It also alleged that the person occupying the high post of Prime Minister of India has been portrayed in a very belittling manner besides there are scenes in which castes have been presented as low and high and women in an insulting manner.

ED offers Flipkart to close FEMA violation case by paying penalty

ED offers Flipkart to close FEMA violation case by paying penalty

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is learnt to have offered the option of closing a FEMA violation case against e-commerce major Flipkart if the Walmart group firm admits its mistake and pays a penalty, sources aware of the development said.

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Dhurandhar: Storytelling In The Age Of Restless Viewers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

If the stories are food for the mind then our digestive system has changed. If they are a piece of art, our gaze has altered. This calls for a change not in stories, but in the grammar of storytelling so that it can cut through the deluge and gluttony and force people to savour, appreciate and re-visit it. That is what the creators of Taskaree or Dhurandhar are trying, points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Amazon India posts nearly $1 billion loss

Amazon India posts nearly $1 billion loss

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

In comparison, Flipkart India, the marketplace unit of the country's largest e-commerce marketplace, posted a 750% growth in losses to Rs 20.6 billion.

Panchayat Season 5 Confirmed, Here's What To Expect

Panchayat Season 5 Confirmed, Here's What To Expect

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Panchayat Season 5 is officially confirmed for 2026 on Amazon Prime Video with the beloved cast returning, fresh twists, and new plot developments.

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The pace at which Priyanka's Ercell fights off her enemies and secures her family into a bunker, you would forget you are in a Hollywood thriller, notes Divya Nair.

WATCH: Anil Kapoor's Candid Confession

WATCH: Anil Kapoor's Candid Confession

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'I don't think I have any fan in the house.'

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Forever Young At 97: The Enduring World Of Tintin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Tintin Stays Timeless. From his earliest appearances to the extraordinary stories that followed, Tintin's journey is one of imagination and curiosity.

What India Ordered On Blinkit In 2025

What India Ordered On Blinkit In 2025

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

India's shopping carts on Blinkit turned into quiet storytellers this year.

Non-metro push by qcom, ecom players may lift gig hirings

Non-metro push by qcom, ecom players may lift gig hirings

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Ecommerce (ecom) and quick commerce (qcom) platforms are expected to lead gig worker hiring in calendar year 2026 (CY26), adding nearly 1 million workers on the back of sustained demand for last-mile deliveries, higher order volumes, and continued expansion of dark stores into non-metropolitan cities, industry experts have said.

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Brings 200MP Camera

Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Brings 200MP Camera

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Xiaomi has announced that its newest mid-tier smartphone, the Redmi Note 15 Pro+, is set to debut in India on January 29.

Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Dispute with Biyani-led Future group: Amazon awarded Rs 23.7 cr in damages

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has awarded Rs 23.7 crore in damages, besides arbitration and litigation costs, to Amazon in its long-running dispute with the Kishore Biyani-led Future Group. The three-member bench of the tribunal held that Future Group had breached the terms of its contract with Amazon by entering into a transaction with Reliance.