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'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

When 27-year-old Karthik Kamalakannan founded Skcript with his friend Swathi Kakarla in December 2013, little did he realise that it would become the Pied Piper of India one day.

Did Ranjan Gogoi forget his own words and conviction?

Did Ranjan Gogoi forget his own words and conviction?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'The Gogoi episode can lead to our evolving a rational way to get better people who will head our checks and balances of democracy,' says former Chief Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi.

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Child labour can disrupt 'Make in India', Satyarthi tells Modi

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Make in India cannot be successful on the toil, miseries and abuses of young children in the manufacturing sector, the Nobel laureate wrote in a letter to PM

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

With an impressive resume, the Meizu m1 Note phablet will attract users who would like to lay their hands on a big screen device which is well built, cost effective, and not a slouch in performance either, says Himanshu Juneja.

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amazon committed a fresh investment of $3 billion, in addition to the $2 billion it announced in 2014.

The best laptops to choose from

The best laptops to choose from

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Here's the update on the latest laptops in the market.

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Is cash still the king in TN polls?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

This time round, even 'petrol coupons' were reportedly distributed for those attending campaign rallies, especially those addressed by top leaders, cutting across party lines. If this owed to the rising cost of petrol and diesel -- which is a poll issue this time -- there were the customary coupons for 'quarter' (liquor bottle size) and non-vegetarian biryani. Some media reports claimed that some of these 'crowds' attended more than one political rally on the same day in the last week, and at times for rival political parties in adjoining constituencies or districts, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

Top 10 laptops of 2015

Top 10 laptops of 2015

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Nowadays, laptops are powerful beasts with super-charged processors that can be the real workhorses that help you bundle your workplace on your lap. Here are the top 10

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Will Kishore Biyani taste success in food business?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Taking control of manufacturing will help boost profits for the food business, but it could leave the group saddled with huge debt.

Are we heading for a tech bubble?

Are we heading for a tech bubble?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The pressure on relative performance and the feeling of being left out among many investors may also account for the belief among many that this has to be a technology stock bubble.' 'The feeling of a bubble is also reinforced by the extreme performance gap between growth and value investing.' 'While at first glance, one can only stand back awestruck by the wealth creation delivered by technology stocks globally. It does not seem at all like the internet bubble of 1999-2000, says Akash Prakash.

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

The Day of Reckoning has arrived for China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Not giving up on phones, just restructuring business: Microsoft

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Microsoft has had great success with Office 365, with over 1,200 customer win-backs over the last year and a half against Google apps.

The Skoda Rapid facelift is a good C-segment sedan

The Skoda Rapid facelift is a good C-segment sedan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

How good a proposition is the facelifted Rapid? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with immense road presence.

No Indian brand among top 100 in the Brand Finance list

No Indian brand among top 100 in the Brand Finance list

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Indian names that figure on the list, but lower down the pecking order include Tatat (101). Airtel (rank: 252), Infosys (287), Life Insurance Corporation of India (292), State Bank of India (334), HCL (390), Indian Oil (427), Reliance (445) and Larsen & Toubro (464).

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to become an instant hit.

Gwyneth Paltrow spotted with new boyfriend

Gwyneth Paltrow spotted with new boyfriend

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

India among top 5 innovation destinations

India among top 5 innovation destinations

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Bengaluru added four of the eight new innovation centres to emerge as the fifth global hub for innovation.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

310 BIZARRE slogans only North Korea can pen

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

North Korea has reportedly published a list of 310 bizarre patriotic slogans to kick-start celebrations ahead of the 70th anniversary of the founding and the liberation of the Korean peninsula from Japanese rule

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

The HIGHLIGHTS of Golden Globes 2020

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at what stood out in a mostly humdrum affair.

Group Buying Ideas This Wedding Season

Group Buying Ideas This Wedding Season

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Check out Group Buying Ideas for This Wedding Season. Budget constraints usually make us opt for a not-so-useful and inexpensive present for the newlyweds. Let's look at a few collective buying ideas that will fittingly demonstrate your good wishes this wedding season.

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

If you have an IT firm, you should avoid encroaching on their turf.

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

10 smartphones that will blow you away in 2016

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The past few years have seen a frenzy of phone launches.

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

We feel Tata Motors have done a really good job in developing the Hexa and it is honestly a good car that drives fairly well

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

It is a multi-faceted car which can be enjoyed on the racetrack, for daily use and even on the long highway trips.

iPhone 6 is a killer phone but few features disappoint

iPhone 6 is a killer phone but few features disappoint

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

As for Apple Pay, we're still to see it in India.

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

PIX: Sanjay, Abhishek, Sara celebrate Raksha Bandhan!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Celebrating the brother-sister bond.

How US biz leaders plan to make the most of Modi's visit

How US biz leaders plan to make the most of Modi's visit

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Sources indicated defence and national security initiatives.

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The only reason why the Marazzo interests you is because your budget doesn't afford you the better MPV, the Toyota Innova and that's where Mahindra has played the masterstroke, the price, it fits right between the Ertiga and Innova and if you want an MPV in this price bracket, the Marazzo is just unbeatable.

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.

The Most Controversial VMA Moments

The Most Controversial VMA Moments

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Madonna kissing Britney, and much more...

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Where does Creativity come from?

Where does Creativity come from?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

'Creativity and invention come from engaging with the physical world.' 'This is something that we in the upper classes of India do not do as much as the rest of the world,' says Aakar Patel.

Should you buy the Jeep Compass? Read here to find out

Should you buy the Jeep Compass? Read here to find out

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

With a desirable package of styling, features and strong performance, the Jeep Compass is already a success in the Indian market, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

India's tech start-ups embrace 'fail fast' culture

Rediff.com14 May 2015

India's tech start-ups are following Silicon Valley's lead and embracing the "fail fast" culture.

India's unicorns limp along without foreign funds

India's unicorns limp along without foreign funds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

For India startups, pulling in the reins now may enable them to live longer - even if it means shedding their unicorn status, says Una Galani.