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PM Modi feels 'at home' in Rainbow Nation

PM Modi feels 'at home' in Rainbow Nation

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

India and South Africa on Friday agreed to deepen engagement in key areas of defence production, manufacturing, mining and minerals and combating terrorism.

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

60% women lost jobs in the lockdown

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

With longer work hours and a work from home set-up during the COVID-19 pandemic, women bore the maximum brunt by performing a dual role as a working professional as well as a caregiver.

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

How Kartik Shot Dhamaka in 9 Days!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

'The way the film has been designed is also very unique. The entire film is set in just one room.'

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Diwali lights up used car sales in October

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

Growth over September 2017 in the used vehicles space has been a staggering 40 per cent.

11 tech careers that can CHANGE your future

11 tech careers that can CHANGE your future

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

It is imperative that young aspirants consider career options that will guarantee job security -- roles that are centred around technology.

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra sent to police custody till July 23

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra sent to police custody till July 23

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The police claimed there were several WhatsApp chats that revealed Kundra, 45, the husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, was involved in the financial dealings of the app and its contents.

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Project Aero will enable creative executives and developers to design AR experiences and new forms of immersive content. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow.

The Talking Revolution

The Talking Revolution

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Though most of the voice-activated solutions are based in English, work is on to create solutions in Indian languages.

E-commerce definition too wide in GST, may even cover commodity exchange

E-commerce definition too wide in GST, may even cover commodity exchange

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

The chamber has sought clarity from government to remove uncertainty among businesses

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

'Indian Navy will protect India's trade and economic interests'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'The Chinese navy is large and expanding both in numbers and capability by the day.' 'India too must take measures to safeguard its own interests, now and in the future.'

Just how successful are Bollywood remakes?

Just how successful are Bollywood remakes?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Will Varun Dhawan's Coolie No 1 be a bigger hit than Govinda's hilarious original?

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Young consumers said that Oppo's constant focus on camera prowess and its long-lasting batteries remained at the top of their mind

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

New models of skilling will provide both jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to inspire recipients to capture the jobs or entrepreneurial opportunities they seek and provide them the agency to stay on and improve on their skills on the job, says Ganesh Natarajan.

Don't be scared: First COVID-19 patient of Delhi

Don't be scared: First COVID-19 patient of Delhi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The 45-year-old man (name withheld), from his home in Mayur Vihar area of east Delhi, said, he had become "more religious" after his treatment, following which he was discharged last Saturday.

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

At this point, it is crucial to think of solutions that will help flatten the curve and also generate income, says Pratyush Banerjee.

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Fear and myths injecting Covid vaccine hesitancy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

A June 11 survey by cLocalCircles across 299 districts puts overall vaccine hesitancy levels at 18 per cent, with 11 per cent of the respondents saying they were not convinced if the currently available vaccines would protect them against the new strains; and 5 per cent said they do not plan to take the vaccine at all.

'For Modi, workers and farmers are terrorists'

'For Modi, workers and farmers are terrorists'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

'The regime -- and particularly the home ministry under Amit Shah -- have sought to suppress and destroy these struggles through intimidation, bullying, threats, through false cases, arrests, custodial torture, the use of draconian laws like the UAPA.'

The reinvention of Raymond

The reinvention of Raymond

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Change is being led by a transformation on the digital front. Pavan Lall reports.

Does India need a Ministry of AI?

Does India need a Ministry of AI?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Without our realisation, basic AI is already managing our personal and work lives through emails, work processes and even entertainment

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Why Indians are one-brand car customers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

'More than one brand in a showroom is too risky because customer loyalty in this market is low. Most people don't drive different cars made by the same manufacturer for a lifetime, they experiment.'

Bollywood gets savvier with trailer debuts

Bollywood gets savvier with trailer debuts

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Trailers are key to the way an audience perceives a movie and hence a big part of the lifecycle of a movie.

Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Avoid keeping large amounts with brokers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Keep your mobile number and e-mail updated. When you receive the weekly report on cash holdings, check to ensure there is no discrepancy between the amount you have kept with the broker and what the latter has reported, advises Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Meet Verve's fearless coverstar

Meet Verve's fearless coverstar

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The model morphed into a goddess on the cover.

How to make the most of your online job search

How to make the most of your online job search

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Sharpen your speaking skills; this would help you connect better

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Indian dream suddenly turns sour for these American companies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

While the government's recent moves may have been necessary in some cases, these would have an adverse impact on the investment cycles of some of these companies. The marquee global names are suddenly finding themselves out of favour as local flavour is gaining currency in the run up to 2019 elections.

How both car owners and govt stand to gain from FASTags

How both car owners and govt stand to gain from FASTags

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

While the most obvious beneficiary of this roll-out will be manufacturers of FASTags, or the Radio Frequency Identification chips, a PwC report says implementation of a pan-India electronic toll collection system on national highways may help save approximately Rs 87,000 crore annually.

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

How Google stands to gain from the Flipkart-Walmart mega deal

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Google will be able to co-relate data from the first click to the final delivery of product. This kind of knowledge is invaluable, something which even Amazon does not have.

'Ukraine has been consistently unhelpful to India's concerns'

'Ukraine has been consistently unhelpful to India's concerns'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'If the Russian forces do capture Kyiv and set up some sort of provisional government, they might run into an insurgency, for which the geography is just right, it could prove costly for them.' 'In that event, the whole exercise could turn out to be counter-productive -- and costly in both foreign policy and domestic terms.'

New techs to drive patent filings in India

New techs to drive patent filings in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

Patent filings in India would be more and more driven by new technologies, which are either kept secret or patented.

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.

'Rubina and I plan to get married again'

'Rubina and I plan to get married again'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Bigg Boss helped strengthen our relationship.'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

'Entrepreneurship can be a draining process'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'If you enjoy learning and if you can risk the failures, entrepreneurship can be a rewarding, enriching experience.'

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

India begins lockdown 3.0; more cars, people on the roads

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Massive crowds thronged liquor stores, more vehicles plied on roads and cab-hailing platforms resumed services as India entered the third phase of the lockdown on Monday with further easing of curbs except in containment zones in the shadow of the highest rate of recovery yet from coronavirus.

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

'Modi has no excuse not to run trains'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'The central government is putting conditions on farmers organisations, that they have to allow passenger trains to ply, only then will they allow goods trains to ply.'

Alibaba grappling with policy bottlenecks in India

Alibaba grappling with policy bottlenecks in India

Rediff.com13 May 2016

It is watching e-commerce policy fineprint before spelling out India plan

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

How Spyware was installed on phones through WhatsApp calls

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The spyware gained access to a person's phone even if the attacker's WhatsApp call wasn't answered. The calls also often disappeared from call logs, and affected Android, iPhone and Tizen-based phones.