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Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Education technology, grocery, fashion, food delivery and UPI payments surpassed volumes or revenues of February, in the September-October period.

Want to get hired? Some tips for you

Want to get hired? Some tips for you

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'Working from home is stressful as there is a blur between personal and professional space.' 'We should not overdo the follow up and checking.'

More Indians watching movies than before!

More Indians watching movies than before!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Whether it is non-Hindi films dubbed in Hindi or Hindi dubbed in other Indian languages or English dubbed in Indian languages, the whole multilingual film is bringing more ticket sales.

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Saying the private industry will come and transform India's space programme is real moonshine!'

Murthy-Amazon tax dispute draws in son-in-law Sunak

Murthy-Amazon tax dispute draws in son-in-law Sunak

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

"Reaching an international agreement on how large digital companies are taxed has been a priority for the chancellor since he took office," said a spokesperson for his UK treasury office. "The chancellor's consistent position has been that it matters where tax is paid, and any agreement must ensure digital businesses pay tax in the UK that reflects their economic activities. That is what our taxpayers would expect and is the right thing," the spokesperson said.

Once nearly half, China's market capitalisation is now 5x India's

Once nearly half, China's market capitalisation is now 5x India's

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

China is the world's second-largest - both in terms of GDP and m-cap. At $10 trillion, its m-cap is second only to the US at $38 trillion.

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

India better placed in fight against COVID-19: Modi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Speaking after virtually launching COVID-19 testing facilities in Noida, Mumbai and Kolkata, Modi said that in the fight against coronavirus, India has come to a point where it does not lack in awareness, its scientific data is expanding and resources are also increasing.

PE firm Silver Lake eyes stake in Reliance Retail: Report

PE firm Silver Lake eyes stake in Reliance Retail: Report

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After monetising Jio Platforms -- which houses the firm's telecom arm and digital ventures, richest Indian Mukesh Ambani is looking to rope in investors in the retail business.

Why Simplilearn founders picked a rewarding but risky game plan

Why Simplilearn founders picked a rewarding but risky game plan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Why settle for $400-500 million when you can make a billion or even more? That, in a nutshell, is why Krishna Kumar, 43, and Kashyap Dalal, 40, co-founders of Bengaluru-based edtech firm Simplilearn, one of the big players in the segment, sold a 51 per cent stake to Blackstone instead of selling 100 per cent as close competitor and rival Great Learning chose to do.

6 jobs in demand in a post COVID-19 world

6 jobs in demand in a post COVID-19 world

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Ambrish Sinha, CEO, MeritTrac Services, identifies 6 future-ready skills that a post-COVID-19 workplace will require.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Smart thermometer by desi's company helps US fight Covid

Smart thermometer by desi's company helps US fight Covid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

As the pandemic enveloped various parts of the US, Kinsa's app alerted its team and wherever possible, the company made the data public. Between March 1 and November 1, 2020, the company captured close to 15 million fever readings and 1.7 million symptom inputs on its app. Several researchers and The New York Times downloaded the company's data, which showed that it was in general three weeks ahead of the surge.

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'We have 25,000 private hospitals participating in this exercise and if each of these hospitals does 200 vaccinations per day, that makes it 50 lakhs.'

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

For those who've always wanted to drive a BMW in India, the 2 Series is easily the most fun to drive everyday car that money can buy.

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

Rediff.com18 May 2021

With the changes in the workplace, in-demand skills, flexibility and being tech-savvy will help you save your job.

Noise Shots Rush: Affordable TWS earphones

Noise Shots Rush: Affordable TWS earphones

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Decent music and good call quality, an IPX5 sweat- and splash-resistance, low latency mode for gaming, touch controls and good battery life are hard to get at this price.

'Stock valuations may not go up'

'Stock valuations may not go up'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

'It won't help being complacent about the momentum and valuations of equities that currently exist.'

No freeze on hiring at India's top IT firms

No freeze on hiring at India's top IT firms

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Top Indian IT services companies - TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech - have said that they would continue to hire freshers through campus interviews, though lateral hiring will be mostly on exception basis.

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will depend on its pricing, says Rajesh Karkera.

Udaan, 'Bharat ka e-commerce' see huge surge in business

Udaan, 'Bharat ka e-commerce' see huge surge in business

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Categories such as lifestyle, food and electronics accounted for over 1,350 sellers across the country last year.

Cash-rich companies may step up payouts to shareholders

Cash-rich companies may step up payouts to shareholders

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India Inc's cash pile was up 13.8 per cent last fiscal year, thanks to a combination of higher profits in sectors such as IT and fund raising by top companies such a Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel and Tata Motors, among others.

20 years of India's insurance sector

20 years of India's insurance sector

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

Twenty years after India's insurance sector was opened up, unshackling the control of state-owned companies, as many as 50 private players have set up shop. Along with their foreign partners, private players have brought about a sea change in the product offering, distribution and underwriting processes, and services levels. Yet, India's insurance penetration needle has not moved much.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Investors richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh cr as markets cheer Budget

Investors richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh cr as markets cheer Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Investors became richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh crore on Monday as markets gave a big shout-out to the Budget 2021-22, which analysts termed as 'unprecedented' against the backdrop of the pandemic-induced slowdown. Cheering the Budget proposals, the BSE benchmark Sensex zoomed 2,314.84 points or 5 per cent to close at 48,600.61. During the day, it jumped 2,478.63 points to 48,764.40. This was the best Budget-day gain for the markets since 1997, analysts said. Following the extremely positive market sentiment, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rallied Rs 6,34,069.67 crore to Rs 1,92,46,713.70 crore.

'Make in India for India and the world'

'Make in India for India and the world'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'With nearly double the market share of our nearest competitor, we are shaping the digital transformation journey of close to 1,000 clients in India.'

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Japan wants to modernise its toilets for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Japan's next restroom revolution? Phasing out squat toilets for Tokyo 2020

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

10 Facts To Consider Before You Resign

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

An impulsive decision to resign could eventually turn out to be a big career mistake, warns Srividya Kannan.

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

As data hacks rise, firms turn to bug bounty hunters

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Bug bounty hunters or independent ethical hackers are certified cybersecurity professionals or security researchers who crawl the web, scanning the systems for gaps through which hackers can sneak in and alert the companies, says Shivani Shinde.

Mindtree vs L&T: Emotional issue, or purely financial?

Mindtree vs L&T: Emotional issue, or purely financial?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

'If (by the end of the deal) the talent that owns the customer relationships is not there, will L&T still get the value it is looking for?'

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

In Digital India, SAAS firms are lapping up young execcutives

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Indian firms selling SAAS products have got a bonanza as companies meet, manage and sell remotely. The top five firms - Zoho, Freshworks HighRadius, Druva, and Icertis - account for 33 per cent of the market share. Chennai, India's SAAS centre, alone generates $1 billion in annual revenue. Yuvraj Malik explains how these companies are planning their next phase of growth.

Markets are sending clear message

Markets are sending clear message

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The broadening of the market rally sends the signal that growth will be broad-based, observes Akash Prakash.

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

So far, there seems to be limited debate about their activities in India, where virtually all FAANG companies have teamed up in different ways with India's most powerful businessman, observes T N Ninan.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

This edtech firm is using Covid as springboard for growth

This edtech firm is using Covid as springboard for growth

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Simplilearn said the pandemic had accelerated demand for skills in areas such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data science and cybersecurity.

What will Santa bring us in 2015?

What will Santa bring us in 2015?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

As we ring in the New Year we must recognise that 2015 promises to be a very exciting time for India.

The hottest careers in engineering

The hottest careers in engineering

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Amit Bansal discusses the emerging trends in the engineering sector.

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Guess Who Made It To A Times Square Billboard?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

'We're 26 and every time we write a song, we try to see how we can relate it to our life's experiences or that of our friends.'

The ugly side of Indian IT companies

The ugly side of Indian IT companies

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

Firms such as Infosys and Tech Mahindra score low on corporate governance, according to Ambit Capital.

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Why gig economy jobs are growing

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

'In the current scenario e-commerce delivery is flourishing, driving demand.'