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'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

'Don't make my Kashmir a graveyard'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The decision of August will have to be taken back. This is our resolve. When it will happen, how it will happen, the judge of our case are the people of this country.'

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Trump administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa-holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers.

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

We don't have a magic wand to create jobs: Rohit Nandan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Rohit Nandan, secretary, ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship, talks to Anjuli Bhargava.

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

India Inc young guns ape Gates, Jobs in vocal rivalry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

For the traditionalists, wars on Twitter and Facebook smack of immaturity.

'What's Modi's stand on Pak? Let him spell things out'

'What's Modi's stand on Pak? Let him spell things out'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan makes a gallant attempt to deflect accusations against the United Progressive Alliance's record in his freewheeling conversation with Business Standard's Aditi Phadnis over lunch.

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Analysts say it is a case of over-promise and under-delivery.

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The government's stated vision is that it wants to make India a manufacturing hub and that is where such a rush or confusing policies don't help, reports Shubhomoy Sikdar.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Govt mulls 'digital locker' to store citizens' info on cloud

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The government is working on the concept of a digital locker of sorts - an online repository for all certificates and documents issued to the citizens of the country.

Is Acer's cool TravelMate made for you?

Is Acer's cool TravelMate made for you?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

An elegant performer, Acer TravelMate X349-M delivers on all common expectations.

Adobe ropes in Abhay Parasnis as CTO & senior VP

Adobe ropes in Abhay Parasnis as CTO & senior VP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Adobe has roped in industry veteran Abhay Parasnis to head the firm's technology strategy, particularly its cloud portfolio, reports Ritu Jha.

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

It is an aspirational smart-speaker with few rivals, says Veer Arjun Singh.

J&K CM promises to restore 'Chotta London's' lost glory

J&K CM promises to restore 'Chotta London's' lost glory

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on Thursday visited Sopore town that had been in the news recently for violence and attacks on the mobile service providers and telecom towers.

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Diplomats agree that amid stormy relations with China and Pakistan, Modi has posted impressive foreign policy successes, notes Aditi Phadnis.

'India will leapfrog to be a data-rich nation in 5 years'

'India will leapfrog to be a data-rich nation in 5 years'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Nilekani said new-age technology markets work on a winner-takes-all basis.

Old India is still sceptical about investing in start-ups

Old India is still sceptical about investing in start-ups

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Though startups find 17 mentions in the Budget speech of the finance minister, and have been promised tax exemptions, the reality is that only 2 per cent of the 4,648 applications received from startups for income tax exemption had been approved as of February 2019, according to an answer to a Parliament question. As India's startup space bubbles with activity - new, young players are tapping into opportunities opening up - there are local anti-portfolio stories circulating about investors missing opportunities in 'unicorns', or companies that have reached valuation of $ 1 billion, says Vandana Gombar.

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Long before he launched Paytm, Vijay Shankar Sharma, a 32 year old from Aligarh, embarked on his ambitious entrepreneurial journey.

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Asus Zenfone 5z: A phone worth considering

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Zenfone 5z scores on more than just price, says Khalid Anzar.

Why financial tech start-ups must be under scrutiny

Why financial tech start-ups must be under scrutiny

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Banking is first about trust and integrity and then about technology and the rest.

Now, mint a fortune from stocks using mobile apps

Now, mint a fortune from stocks using mobile apps

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Within the next 3 months, most brokers will enable you to intelligently invest via mobiles in MFs, FDs, and IPOs.

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Android M would be built directly into cars allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the internet without even plugging in their smartphones.

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Many corporations extended benefits to same-sex couples well before the law was overturned.

Golden tips to help you pick the right Android phone

Golden tips to help you pick the right Android phone

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The authors look at some of these android phones will help you decide which one to buy.

Financial numbers: How correct are they?

Financial numbers: How correct are they?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Financial numbers can sometimes paint a rosy picture because of changes in the accounting policy or a one-time income.

Tips from the original start-up guy

Tips from the original start-up guy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Steve Case's book is filled with insightful scenes that describe how the modern online industry was put together, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

India's inflated GDP numbers contradict the real story

India's inflated GDP numbers contradict the real story

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

India has undermined its own credibility.

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Trump said that his proposal should be supported by both parties (Republican and Democratic) as a fair compromise -- one where nobody gets everything they want, but where the country gets the critical reforms it needs.

'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.

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Airbnb romances the Indian traveller

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

The company brings its global campaign to India, looks for trust and a way to grow its business in the country

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.

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.

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Hyundai i20 is the classiest looking vehicle of the three -- the Jazz, while not exactly a bad looker, is a bit plain Jane (but, of course, classicists may prefer this aesthetic, says Aakash S Paul. But if you are on the lookout for a combination of space and sporty performance, the new Honda Jazz is the best-suited car for you.

Innoviti, the Google Maps of digital payments

Innoviti, the Google Maps of digital payments

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

A platform that helps retailers reduce failed transactions while keeping the cost down, Innoviti is all set for India's digital payments revolution.

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

5 trends that will reshape India's real estate market

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

At a time when capital allocations to real estate are growing globally, investors are expecting transparency standards in real estate to be at par with other asset classes, says Anuj Puri.

Stay invested in the markets to make money

Stay invested in the markets to make money

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

A 'timing plus SIP' method could match the commitment of x in ordinary months and commit say, 2x or 3x in months where there has been a big correction.

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Does your child have high cholesterol?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

An increasing number of overweight and under-exercised children are staring at serious heart problems if parents don't step in

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.

Meet Patanjali's Balkrishna, a 'swadeshi' tycoon

Meet Patanjali's Balkrishna, a 'swadeshi' tycoon

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The man who owns close to 94 per cent of the shares of Patanjali Ayurved, an unlisted company, does not, however, take a salary or receive dividends.

A martyr's family remembers

A martyr's family remembers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'A man dies and it's over for him. But we're right here, it isn't over for us,' she says cryptically. She talks about the "poverty" in which she had to raise her sons and daughter, the responsibility of today's youth to its country and how war widows should cope with their loss.