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WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

WhatsApp's new privacy policy challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The plea was filed by advocate Chaitanya Rohilla who stated that WhatsApp changed its privacy policy in "most arbitrary manner" and had made it compulsory for its users to accept its terms and conditions, failing which the accounts and services would be terminated after February 8, 2021 for the respective user.

India, US have responsibility to shape Asia Pacific's future: PM Modi

India, US have responsibility to shape Asia Pacific's future: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

India and the US have the responsibility to shape the future of peace, stability and prosperity in Asia Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

Ferrari vrooms into India, price starts at Rs 2.2 crore

Ferrari vrooms into India, price starts at Rs 2.2 crore

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Italian luxury sports car Ferrari on Thursday officially entered the Indian market with popular models such as the California, 458 Italia, 599GTB Fiorano and the latest FF at prices starting from Rs 2.2 crore (Rs 22 million) onward.

Will India get the $1-billion university?

Will India get the $1-billion university?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

If the protests die down and the bureaucracy speeds up, India might just get a new world-class university. Mining magnate Anil Agarwal is putting $1 billion into this dream.

India to take up 'sham varsity' row with US

India to take up 'sham varsity' row with US

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Apparently seeking to cool tempers over Indians being tagged in the United States, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday said the issue should be understood from the "larger perspective" that over 1.8 lakh Indians are studying there and the matter relates to "12 or 18 students".

Meet Ishita Malaviya, India's first professional female surfer

Meet Ishita Malaviya, India's first professional female surfer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

She first surfed at 17 and has been doing it for the past seven years. Ishita Malaviya on the challenges she faces as a surfer and the challenges she faces as a female surfer. She also spoke about the risks involved in surfing and how to tackle them.

Obama's protege Kamala headed for 'landslide win'

Obama's protege Kamala headed for 'landslide win'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Kamala Harris, California's Attorney General who is on the cusp of becoming the first Indian-American Senator in the US Congress, may push for strong India-US ties as a protege of President Barack Obama.

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Apple has been lobbying hard for exemption from the mandatory 30 per cent local sourcing.

Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of the First Lady

Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of the First Lady

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Verma, who was born in India, grew up in Ohio and the Central Valley of California. She served as an audience development and content strategist on the Biden-Harris campaign, the transition team said on Thursday.

Doctor who brought EMS to India honoured

Doctor who brought EMS to India honoured

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Dr Balasubramanium, immediate past president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, was awarded the AMA's Dr Nathan Davis International Award on March 31 for his work in India in helping to institute emergency medical services and trauma centers.

Sourcing norms could hit Tesla's India entry plan

Sourcing norms could hit Tesla's India entry plan

Rediff.com23 May 2017

It's the same sourcing norms that have been a hurdle for multinationals such as Apple Inc in setting up retail operations in India.

Ferrari launches swanky 488 GTB in India at Rs 3.88 cr

Ferrari launches swanky 488 GTB in India at Rs 3.88 cr

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Designed by Ferrari Styling Centre, the 488 GTB can race from zero to 100 km/hr in 3 seconds.

No jail time for former TVU students

No jail time for former TVU students

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Four students of Indian origin have been served probation sentence and community service.

Google bets on 'dynamic' India

Google bets on 'dynamic' India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

The fraud was operated from call centres in India to defraud hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in the US, CBI officials said.

Will Tesla's drive into India electrify the market?

Will Tesla's drive into India electrify the market?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Tesla began taking orders for its $35,000 Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in April last year.

Does this NRI bride look better than Deepika?

Does this NRI bride look better than Deepika?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Riya Patel wore the same floral lehenga Deepika wore to her reception party in Mumbai.

Woman raped by Uber driver in India sues firm for breaching privacy

Woman raped by Uber driver in India sues firm for breaching privacy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

A woman who was raped by an Uber driver in India in 2014 filed a lawsuit against the ride-hailing company and its embattled chief executive Travis Kalanick for "unlawfully" obtaining and sharing her medical records related to the sexual assault.

India should snap ties with Iran: US Senators

India should snap ties with Iran: US Senators

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

India's principles are poorly served and its interests 'damaged' by its support for the Iranian military, the senators have argued.

Twitter patient on revenue from India

Twitter patient on revenue from India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The California-headquartered company has not only seen more Indians coming to its platform, it has also seen engagement and conversation on various subjects going up manifold.

Byju's buys Aakash Educational Services for $1 bn over Zoom call

Byju's buys Aakash Educational Services for $1 bn over Zoom call

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

The stock-and-cash deal is the biggest in the education space.

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

If the Taliban have proved one thing over these two decades, it is that they are way smarter than their big brother, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Google to seek CCI nod for Rs 33,737-cr Jio Platform deal

Google to seek CCI nod for Rs 33,737-cr Jio Platform deal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The partnership will also see the two parties cooperate on technology initiatives, including development of affordable smartphones.

Meet Pad Didi

Meet Pad Didi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Maya Vishwakarma gave up her job as a scientist in California to make 'No Tension' sanitary pads for tribal women who have never used one before.

WATCH: The Indian rap queen with a sexy voice

WATCH: The Indian rap queen with a sexy voice

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

International hip-hop artiste Raja Kumari talks about fighting criticism, her love for India and finding the country's next big talent.

Bollywood is on holiday!

Bollywood is on holiday!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Even as Mumbai returns to work after the summer vacation, Bollywood is still on holiday.

'India' out, 'South Asia' in. How academics ill serve us

'India' out, 'South Asia' in. How academics ill serve us

Rediff.com11 May 2016

"South Asian studies" academics in the US would do well to introspect how they wittingly or unwittingly become part of Pakistan's proxy war in wielding influence over academics and policy, says Sankrant Sanu.

Guess who this actress is!

Guess who this actress is!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

India could be 'ideal partner' for American businesses: Modi

India could be 'ideal partner' for American businesses: Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Highlighting that India's strong economy with a growth rate of 7.6 per cent per annum is creating 'new opportunities for mutual prosperity', Modi said transformative American technologies in India and growing investment by Indian companies in the US both have a positive impact on the lives of citizens of both countries.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Indian physician donates $2 mn for India Center

Indian physician donates $2 mn for India Center

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Dr Mohinder Sambhi, a promiment California physician, who has spent his entire career teaching at American and Indian universities, has kicked in $2 million to the South Asia Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, in the hope that it will help catalyse an India Studies Center at this prestigious university that has produced several leading diplomats, policymakers and academics.

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Gandhi also hailed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' success as a 'triumph for Black Americans and Indian Americans'. The Congress chief said she knew Harris would work to heal and unite a 'bitterly divided nation'.

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Why Apple chief bets big on India

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The company posted quarterly revenue of $50.6 billion.

India Inc takes 60-year bash to the US

India Inc takes 60-year bash to the US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

In an effort to brand India as an emerging global power, Indian companies are organising a series of activities in the US to mark the 60th anniversary of Independence.

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi make their way to the Congress.

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The Cupertino, California-based company, according to Apple retail sources, said initially the 8 GB version of the much-hyped touchscreen device -- which combines Wi-Fi capabilities with a powerful email client, TV feeds, online music store and map-based location guide -- will be launched at a price ranging between Rs 27,200 and Rs 28,000.

Modi to bless hackers at Code for India hackathon

Modi to bless hackers at Code for India hackathon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'Modi is the only chance we have in creating an Indian dream like we have the American Dream out here,' one ohe judges for the 'Code for India' hackathon in California tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Silicon Valley desis gear up for Modi's visit

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

'The Indian-American community is very excited to welcome Prime Minister Modi. He is the second prime minister to come to California after Jawaharlal Nehru, who visited the state in 1961.'