News for 'Big Data'

Premier League on mission to expand India footprint

Premier League on mission to expand India footprint

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Premier League takes its responsibility very seriously and do a great job: Michael Owen

AI and trade deals are driving India's services exports

AI and trade deals are driving India's services exports

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

India's computer services exports have risen 30 per cent since the advent of ChatGPT in November 2022, even as overall services exports have plateaued, World Bank's South Asia Chief Economist Franziska Ohnsorge said, terming Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the conclusion of more trade agreements that can trigger a "manufacturing renaissance", as the two big investment opportunities for India in coming years.

'Surprisingly, Tejashwi Looked Lacklustre In The Campaign'

'Surprisingly, Tejashwi Looked Lacklustre In The Campaign'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'...in comparison to his presence in the previous election campaign where he looked robust and vibrant.' 'His television and social media interviews looked dull and predictable.' 'There could be a different kind of fatigue of being out of power for a long time at work here.'

10 Job Skills That Will Be In Demand In 2025

10 Job Skills That Will Be In Demand In 2025

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Skills like social media, e-mail marketing, SEO (search engine optimisation) and PPC (pay per click) will be essential in 2025, says Sachin Alug, CEO, NLB Services.

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Sebi Cracks Down on Top Finfluencer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

'We have carried out a big search operation on a big name in this industry.'

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

'RJD-Cong Will Win 160-170 Seats'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

'When maximum voter participation occurs, they do not vote to re-elect the incumbent government. They vote to change it.' 'How can anyone credibly suggest that crores of young voters -- particularly the unemployed youth -- would vote to re-elect an existing government that has demonstrably failed them?'

Don't find term 'pashu' for animals appropriate: Murmu

Don't find term 'pashu' for animals appropriate: Murmu

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Murmu said in the Indian culture, the presence of God is seen in all creatures. "The belief that our Gods and sages communicated with animals is also based on the same philosophy," she said.

Mud volcano erupts in Andamans after 2 decades

Mud volcano erupts in Andamans after 2 decades

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

India's only mud volcano at Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has erupted after being dormant for over two decades. The eruption, which occurred on October 2, has led to the formation of an earth mound and the spread of muddy soil over a large area. Tourist movement to the site has been suspended as a safety precaution.

India's Services sector growth eases in Sep

India's Services sector growth eases in Sep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The growth of India's services sector eased in September from the recent high in August, as new business and activity expanded at slower rates, according to a monthly survey released on Monday.

'Migration Will Be Most Challenging Aspect Of Census'

'Migration Will Be Most Challenging Aspect Of Census'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'What is going on is the under counting of the migration population in urban areas.' 'It has been going on in the last few censuses.'

India's manufacturing activity falls to 4-month low in Sep

India's manufacturing activity falls to 4-month low in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

India's manufacturing sector activity eased in September, as new orders, output and input buying rose at the slowest rates in four months, while job creation retreated to one-year low, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.

'According To Govt, There's Hardly Any Poverty'

'According To Govt, There's Hardly Any Poverty'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'All governments are scared of a negative image.' 'Somehow, this government has a tendency to create a narrative that things are improving.' 'When the real data gives a different picture, they are upset.'

'Patience On The Markets Will Be Rewarded'

'Patience On The Markets Will Be Rewarded'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

'If nominal growth improves and earnings pick up, Indian stock markets could see a rally next year.'

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best known politician.

'India is fastest growing market for SME segment'

'India is fastest growing market for SME segment'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'India is a big market for StanC, and it is also fastest growing economy in the world.'

Electronics to chemicals: Govt identifies critical sectors to boost FDI

Electronics to chemicals: Govt identifies critical sectors to boost FDI

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The government has identified critical sectors, including electronics, chemicals, leather and footwear, and toys, where value chains can be strengthened to facilitate and drive foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country. Invest India, the investment promotion and facilitating agency under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), has been actively identifying key value chains to focus on.

Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Tylenol row may not hit India's pharma exports

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Amid controversy over USPresident Donald Trump's comments linking the use of Tylenol and other related paracetamol products by pregnant women to autism in children, experts and industry executives say that since India's export of the drug to the US is less, it will hardly affect the country's pharma exports to America.

How to curb irrational bidding by companies?

How to curb irrational bidding by companies?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

To prevent companies from submitting unrealistic quotes to bag project contracts across industries, the government is planning to soon roll out a mechanism to curb irrational bidding.

Amazon cuts seller fees, boosts AI tools ahead of festive shopping season

Amazon cuts seller fees, boosts AI tools ahead of festive shopping season

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Amazon India is repositioning itself as a comprehensive business partner rather than just an e-commerce platform, slashing seller fees and introducing artificial intelligence-powered tools ahead of the country's crucial festive shopping season that could determine the year's retail performance.

'On Track For GDP Growth Exceeding 6.8%'

'On Track For GDP Growth Exceeding 6.8%'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'I will not be surprised if there is a 7 per cent handle in front of the decimal place for the full financial year.'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

'GST 2.0 Great Opportunity For Insurance Biz To Make Products Affordable'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.' 'Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.'

'Lenovo to Double 'Make in India' Devices in 2 Years'

'Lenovo to Double 'Make in India' Devices in 2 Years'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

'We are increasing our footprint, but other markets also compete - like Indonesia or Vietnam.'

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Plans for big bang reforms in the GST regime by Diwali, the Putin-Trump summit and S&P upgrading India's sovereign credit rating are likely to instil optimism in the domestic equity market in the week ahead, analysts said. Besides, trends in global markets and the trading activity of foreign investors would also impact domestic investors' sentiment.

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

GST 2.0: AC, TV dealers see spike in sales on Day-1

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

As lower GST rates take effect on Monday, sales of air-conditioners, TV sets surged dramatically with buyers rushing to grab cheaper deals offered by retailers at the beginning of the Navratra festival.

IPO Boom Faces Reality Check Amid Market Volatility

IPO Boom Faces Reality Check Amid Market Volatility

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

More than a third of 83 mainboard IPOs this year ended their debut sessions in the red, with losses of up to 35 per cent.

Personal Data Protection

Personal Data Protection

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking person's guide.

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Will India Take Revenge For November 19, 2023?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Over four decades, the India-Australia ODI rivalry has mirrored the evolution of both teams, from Australia's supremacy in the 2000s to India's resurgence post-2010. Come Sunday, this rivalry will be renewed as Shubman Gill will commence his first assignment as ODI captain in the opening game of the three match series, at the Optus stadium in Perth.

Cost of H-1B fee hike? $500 mn for 5,000 new filings

Cost of H-1B fee hike? $500 mn for 5,000 new filings

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The magnitude of the new H-1B visa application fee for fresh petitions - math of which works out to USD 500 million in case of 5,000 filings - may nudge IT companies to expand offshore delivery or increase local hiring, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

WEF lists highest and lowest growing jobs

WEF lists highest and lowest growing jobs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Farm workers and drivers will figure among the fastest growing jobs over the next five years, while roles of cashiers and ticket clerks will see the largest decline, a new study showed on Wednesday. In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) also said that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced, resulting in 78 million net new jobs.

How Census 2027 Will Be Done

How Census 2027 Will Be Done

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

'There will be not less than 31 lakh people working in the census process.'

'This Year, Taxpayers Should Be Very Careful'

'This Year, Taxpayers Should Be Very Careful'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'With new technology and stricter checks, cheating on taxes is just not worth it anymore.'

Astronaut Shukla to chat with students, ISRO engineers from space on Friday

Astronaut Shukla to chat with students, ISRO engineers from space on Friday

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The interaction is planned via a telebridge set up at the U R Rao Satellite Centre in Bengaluru, said the Amateur Radio on International Space Station (ARISS), which facilitates interaction of school students with astronauts on the orbital laboratory.

EPF@8.25%: Is It Really Worth It?

EPF@8.25%: Is It Really Worth It?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Here's unlocking the real story behind your EPF's 8.25% interest and what it truly means for your retirement kitty.

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

Tax cut may bolster credit growth in H2

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

After a subdued first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26), banks are now betting big on the festive season, rolling out attractive loan offers to boost credit growth in the second half of the current financial year (H2FY26) - a trend likely to be further accentuated by the second-order effects of the good services tax (GST) cuts.

Sensex climbs 371 points on GST reform bid

Sensex climbs 371 points on GST reform bid

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Among Sensex firms, Tata Motors rose the most by 3.5 per cent while Adani Ports gained 3.16 per cent. Reliance Industries rose by 2.82 per cent. Eternal, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Hindustan Unilever and Maruti were also among the gainers. However, Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, Mahindra & Mahindra and HCL Tech were among the laggards.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

At the stroke of midnight, live dashboards lit up simultaneously across Amazon India's World Trade Centre headquarters and Flipkart's Outer Ring Road office in Bengaluru. In sprawling "war rooms" at both the companies, executives monitored real-time data streams tracking payment speeds, inventory levels, and delivery logistics as millions of shoppers flooded online platforms.

What could be the way out for Surya the batter?

What could be the way out for Surya the batter?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The alarming part is in 10 innings, Suryakumar Yadav has managed only 10 fours and three sixes and dot ball percentage has gone up to nearly 48, translating to five dot balls in every delivery.

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Fresher hiring grew by 8 per cent driven by non-IT services oil and gas, real estate, and education sectors.

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

'Ample Room For New Entrants In Equity Exchange'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'Market momentum and investor interest are at unprecedented levels, making this the opportune moment.'