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How social media helps movie promotions

How social media helps movie promotions

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

A scroll through Akshay Kumar's Instagram feed shows numerous posts and stories promoting Gold. Sonakshi Sinha, on the other hand, posts stories from her shoots and events to drive home the message of an upcoming release. In both cases, the film in question gets much-needed attention.

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

It's boom time for tech fraud fighters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

More people using the internet for financial and e-commerce transactions has led to job creation in a niche segment. Specialists who can help deal with rising technology (tech) frauds are in high demand amid the surge in electronic transactions during the pandemic. Demand for tech fraud experts has risen upwards of 35 per cent, reveals employment and human resource services company TeamLease Services.

Don't know what direction Twitter will go in: CEO Parag Agrawal

Don't know what direction Twitter will go in: CEO Parag Agrawal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Twitter's India-born CEO Parag Agrawal has told worried employees that he doesn't know "what direction this company will go in" once the whopping $44 billion deal, which will take the social media giant private, closes with new owner billionaire Elon Musk.

Government approves Rs 7,457 cr highway projects in 11 states

Government approves Rs 7,457 cr highway projects in 11 states

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Projects would be bid out shortly while work on them would start after acquisition of 90 per cent land

Road projects, flyovers: A major scandal?

Road projects, flyovers: A major scandal?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Mahesh Vijapurkar smells a scandal in the BOT model for road projects.

Lot of today's jobs won't exist in future, warns Nilekani

Lot of today's jobs won't exist in future, warns Nilekani

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

He also said automation, machine-learning, artificial intelligence and bots are happening, both in the software and business process outsourcing sector

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Nadella showcased improvements to Cortana and announced previews of new cloud services.

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Switching to these roles may help you advance in your career, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Modi Isn't A Speaker Who Enjoys The Unpredictable

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

He appears to prefer controlled environments and secure, guided outcomes. In this format, he seems to be at home across scales ranging from a studio-based interview to giant stadiums. It highlights the significance of control in the ruling dispensation's idea of narrative, observes Shyam G Menon.

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Why infra firms in Andhra are staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Bhogapuram international airport, Ramayapatnam and Bandar ports, the Muktyala lift irrigation scheme and a bridge across the Krishna river are some of the projects likely to be hit.

My speech came from heart: TMC MP on plagiarism charge

My speech came from heart: TMC MP on plagiarism charge

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 42-year-old, who is a former investment banker, trended on social media after her speech on June 25 during a debate on the president's address.

Will robots take over HR?

Will robots take over HR?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Robotics is making inroads into HR, but will not replace the function any time soon, experts say.

Why Nitin Gadkari is angry with Highway Authority

Why Nitin Gadkari is angry with Highway Authority

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

At the heart of his criticism is the delay in decision making and a lack of monitoring. Some officials, however, blamed the delays on overambitious contractors.

Govt mulls Rs 1-lakh-cr road financing corp

Govt mulls Rs 1-lakh-cr road financing corp

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Move to accelerate investments; Japan to have a share in corpus

Ok Computer review

Ok Computer review

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Ok Computer could have been our answer to every futuristic film in Hollywood, but it ends up becoming just an aspiration gone awry.

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Say hello to your new AI dost at work!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

The role of AI spans coaching, performance, learning, engagement and career growth.

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

10 TIPS To Ace a Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

A job interview is intended to allow you to get to know the people you will be working with and for them to get to know you. It's critical to be yourself.

Top 5 portable speakers under Rs 10,000

Top 5 portable speakers under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

They are must-have party accessories.

Farmers' protest: Police launches action against 'fake posts'

Farmers' protest: Police launches action against 'fake posts'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Delhi Police has launched action against alleged 'fake posts' on social media platforms related to the violence that broke out on Republic Day during the farmers' tractor protest and has registered four cases in the matter, officials said on Wednesday.

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

After arriving in Brisbane, Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students at Queensland University of Technology.

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Now, an app to help you face whatever life throws at you

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Shameen Alauddin finds out more about Touchkin which has raised $1.3 million to develop an artificial intelligence coach for your behavioural and mental health.

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Twitter must respect Indian laws: Govt hardens stance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) in a press release revealed that the Ministry's Secretary, in a virtual interaction with Twitter officials, expressed his deep disappointment to Twitter leadership about the manner in which it has unwillingly, grudgingly and with great delay complied with the substantial parts of the order.

Waugh hails Ganguly, says he brought toughness to the Indian team

Waugh hails Ganguly, says he brought toughness to the Indian team

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

Legendary Australian cricketer Steve Waugh hailed former India skipper Sourav Ganguly, saying he brought toughness to the team he led.

Where the new jobs in banking are

Where the new jobs in banking are

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Digitisation is changing the banking business. This shift has resulted in a change in banking job profiles.

The A to Z of India's most controversial sector

The A to Z of India's most controversial sector

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Familiarity with the alphabet is important to understand the language of the country's most controversial sector.

Tight security arrangement for Kochi ODI

Tight security arrangement for Kochi ODI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

A foolproof security arrangements have been made around the recently refurbished Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, which will host the second ODI between India and England, a top police official said.

Private sector set to make a big splash on highways

Private sector set to make a big splash on highways

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

With its new hybrid annuity model, the government is confident of getting more funds from India Inc.

Anil Kumble gives AI spin to cricket

Anil Kumble gives AI spin to cricket

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The Power Bat is a visiting-card sized sticker on the shoulder of the bat that captures the speed of impact, quality of the shot and other parameters when the batsman hits the ball.

25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

25 Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

Rediff.com6 Apr 2013

At least 25 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in the country's waters. Sri Lankan navy spokesman Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya said that the fishermen were arrested on Friday night off the coast of Karainagar in the northern Jaffma penisula for violating Sri Lanka's international maritime boundary.

Govt pulls up Twitter on late compliance of its order

Govt pulls up Twitter on late compliance of its order

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The government questioned the manner in which Twitter "officially allows fake, unverified, anonymous and automated bot accounts to be operated on its platform" and said it raises doubts about its commitment to transparency and healthy conversation on the platform.

Board of Trade to meet tomorrow

Board of Trade to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

The meeting, which would have representation from the ministries of finance, external affairs and micro and small and medium enterprises, would suggest steps to prepare the way for the annual supplement to the Foreign Trade Policy (2009-2014), expected to be unveiled in April.

EPL: Late own-goal gives Spurs point at Wigan

EPL: Late own-goal gives Spurs point at Wigan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

A late Emmerson Boyce own goal gave Champions League-chasing Tottenham Hotspur a 2-2 draw at lowly Wigan Athletic which did little to help either side at opposite ends of the Premier league table on Saturday.

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

CES 2019: Look Ma, a phone that bends!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, which took place in Las Vegas last week, had exciting new products on display.

Builders allowed parallel bids for failed PPP highway projects

Builders allowed parallel bids for failed PPP highway projects

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Will be given choice of govt and privately funded modes to put highway projects that didn't get bids under PPP model.

How chatbots, AI and big data are changing investing habits

How chatbots, AI and big data are changing investing habits

Rediff.com9 Sep 2018

Thousands of retail investors are reaping the benefits of the disruption that the latest technologies have brought to the equity market. Brokerage firms are aggressively investing in technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data and analytics, social media, chatbots, virtual assistants and so on.

Cartoon row: Rights panel tells Mamata to pay fine

Cartoon row: Rights panel tells Mamata to pay fine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Finding fault with the way a professor and his neighbour were arrested for posting online a cartoon allegedly derogatory to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal Human Rights Commission on Monday asked the state government to pay a compensation of Rs 50,000 each to the two persons.

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Djokovic says press briefs part of sport

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Mixed reactions pour in as Osaka debate rages on.

I League: Salgaocar stun Bagan

I League: Salgaocar stun Bagan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Salgaocar Football Club scored a goal in each half to beat Karim Bencherifa's Mohun Bagan with a clinical 2-0 victory at Duler Stadium in Mapusaon Sunday.

Shatrughan, Shahnawaz only secular leaders in BJP: Lalu

Shatrughan, Shahnawaz only secular leaders in BJP: Lalu

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that only Shatrughan Sinha and Shahnawaz Hussain are secular leaders in the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Australia's Ormsby holds nerve for maiden win, Kapur 4th

Australia's Ormsby holds nerve for maiden win, Kapur 4th

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Shiv Kapur had the best performance among Indian golfers as he finished fourth at the Panasonic Open India which concluded at the Delhi Golf Club in New Delhi on Sunday.