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8 golden rules for safe digital transactions

8 golden rules for safe digital transactions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Since payment alternatives such as UPI, e-wallets and USSD - based mobile banking through different platforms are directly or indirectly linked to the user's bank account one needs to be extra careful to keep hackers at bay, explains Adhil Shetty, CEO, BankBazaar.

'Satnam, Bhullar can inspire Indian kids to dream of shot at NBA'

'Satnam, Bhullar can inspire Indian kids to dream of shot at NBA'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

On his first visit to India, former three-time NBA champion Brian Shaw talks of potential that Indian youngsters possess to make the cut in the NBA and shares his views on the sensational Stephen Curry and his partnership with Shaqueille O'Neal.Norma Godinho/Rediff.com listens in.

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

'Shah Rukh is a very possessive person'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Karan Johar describes his relationship with Shah Rukh Khan in his memoir, An Unsuitable Boy.

How to mint millions by developing apps

How to mint millions by developing apps

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With big dreams and high hopes of earning lakhs or even crores, more and more youngsters are getting into software development for smartphones.

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Nadella reiterates intent to partner Modi's Digital India initiative

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Microsoft CEO holds all-hands-meet with India employees, reiterates thrust on 'mobile-first, cloud-first' strategy

Nasdaq halt: Sebi reviews Indian stock exchange systems

Nasdaq halt: Sebi reviews Indian stock exchange systems

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

While the systems in place at leading Indian bourses are considered to be very robust and can withstand any possible technical glitches, it is advisable to conduct a precautionary check after an unprecedented three-hour trading halt at a large exchange like Nasdaq, a senior Sebi official said.

'If people have to trust markets, we have to offer risk-free products'

'If people have to trust markets, we have to offer risk-free products'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Ashish Chauhan is generous in his praise for his former bosses and doesn't flinch in pointing out the reasons why the BSE lost out in the initial years of the NSE.

Campaign for 2019 starts in Maharashtra

Campaign for 2019 starts in Maharashtra

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

'The BJP believes it has little to lose from a loss of alliance with the Shiv Sena. Fighting alone gives the BJP the chance to test its troops today, and then rework its tactics if necessary, before the big test in 2019,' says T V R Shenoy.

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone brand in the top 30 cities in India.

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A finely crafted phone, a brilliant display, a very impressive low light camera performance, and the polished OS with guaranteed updates makes the One A9 an option for those who value quality all around.

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Gorkha agitation threatens Darjeeling's tea business

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Darjeeling is on the boil over the demand for a separate Gorkhaland state. June and July are bad months to have a strike. Tea picking during its most valuable season has been affected. Those consequences will be felt all over the world and ultimately damage Darjeeling tea.

More government, more growth?

More government, more growth?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Most mainstream researchers agree that good governance is a necessary condition for growth.

Tata Nexon is a crossover in the true sense

Tata Nexon is a crossover in the true sense

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

At an expected price tag of Rs 600,000 to Rs 900,000, it does spell trouble for the contenders in the sub-4-metre SUV space.

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rupee fall: India can revamp its manufacturing sector

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Thanks to rupee depreciation, India has a chance to fundamentally rework its stifled manufacturing sector.

'What entrance exams are required to apply in the US?'

'What entrance exams are required to apply in the US?'

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra shares crucial advice for students aspiring to study abroad.

India has a booming young workforce? The reality is alarming

India has a booming young workforce? The reality is alarming

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Sadly, for hundreds of millions in India, that inequality from their birth and the utterly inadequate schooling and health care they receive thereafter mean that the lottery is stacked against them.

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Ban on taxi apps to affect over a million customers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Uber said it is conducting a full audit of its verification, rider feedback and support processes apart from assessing its driver screening processes, Ola is getting GPS installed in all its partner taxis.

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Himanshu Juneja takes a closer look to find out what the phablet from Xiaomi is all about.

Secure your child's financial future this Children's Day

Secure your child's financial future this Children's Day

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Shikha Verma explains how child insurance plans can help you achieve your child's financial dreams.

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Retracing the journey that brought coffee from Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh to an upscale caf in the aristocratic district of Le Marais in Paris.

Blackberry Passport can lure corporate customers

Blackberry Passport can lure corporate customers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The top flap provides access to the nanoSIM and microSD slots.

Dell's quarterly profit plummets amid buyout brawl

Dell's quarterly profit plummets amid buyout brawl

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Dell, which once led the world in computer sales and was held up as a model of production-chain innovation, is increasingly resorting to price cuts to soothe customers nervous about its future and to spearhead a late foray into the enterprise computing market.

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Think organic food, affordable homes, artificial intelligence, suggests Prof Manmeet Barve.

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Indians may spend Rs 250 billion on Diwali shopping

Rediff.com29 Oct 2016

A buoyant economic mood and tempting discounts, both online and offline, are fuelling a shopping frenzy this Diwali.

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Is your start-up facing the Uber problem?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'As they grow bigger, the trail of their pioneering success often leaves behind a causticity marked by deficient human resource practices, negligible focus on corporate governance and rife sexism.'

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Actor Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Oscars 2016: Meet the Best Actor Nominees. PREDICT the winner!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Watch the trailers and predict the winner at the end.

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

If "innovation" were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie.

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Retail king Biyani criticises e-sellers for offering discounts

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

But no general trade, because that is a completely different channel of distribution.

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Appearing on Rediff Chat, G Srikanth, partner in GSV Associates, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered readers' queries on the Goods and Services Act.

Volkswagen Ameo: A value-for-money compact sedan

Volkswagen Ameo: A value-for-money compact sedan

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Ameo brings the best of both worlds in a single package as a value for money purchase for the Indian family at an incredible price point.

Small stores go out of business as consumers flock online

Small stores go out of business as consumers flock online

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Shopkeepers are losing buyers in droves to e-tailers for everything from fashion to smartphones, and are struggling to find solutions.

Review: Main Tera Hero is total paisa vasool!

Review: Main Tera Hero is total paisa vasool!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

Not exactly meant for family audiences, Main Tera Hero is a refreshingly unpretentious, says Paloma Sharma.

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Smartphone wars: Will Google's Android One dethrone Samsung?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The aim is a vast improvement in quality that would lead to a surge in demand for low-end Android phones

The Greece Crisis and its lessons for India

The Greece Crisis and its lessons for India

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

'India cannot expect to be insulated from the crisis. Europe is India's biggest trading partner with two-way trade of E72.5 billion or Rs 530,000 crore last year,' says Paranjoy Guha Thakurta.

Eating healthy: 4 ways to cook millet

Eating healthy: 4 ways to cook millet

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

How would you like to have it? S Saraswathi helps us with a few recipes.

Why staying hungry can be BAD for you!

Why staying hungry can be BAD for you!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

'With enjoyable physical activity, stress release quality sleep and the right diet, we can reverse the metabolic damage which is wreaking havoc in the world and especially in India.'

Challenges are behind us now, says Vistara chief

Challenges are behind us now, says Vistara chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Phee Teik Yeoh says that the worst is behind them.

Stunning Samsung Galaxy Edge is here to compete with iPhone

Stunning Samsung Galaxy Edge is here to compete with iPhone

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The Edge has a chamfered metal frame only in the front, unlike the Note 4.

What? A cost-effective iPad?

What? A cost-effective iPad?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

It seems like Xiaomi has achieved what it had set out to with the Mi Pad: Providing a cost-effective iPad, at least, in terms of look and feel, says Himanshu Juneja

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'Today it is a studio being held to ransom, tomorrow it will be a government, an entire nation. I don't see anyone laughing when that happens,' says Suparn Verma.