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Not Just A Superwoman

Not Just A Superwoman

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Some of the suggested strategies include making thoughtful trade-offs between career choices and family responsibilities to avoid the guilt of not spending adequate time with elders and children at home; resisting the pressure to be a 'superwoman' by trying to manage everything alone; demanding, negotiating, and selecting jobs with flexible working hours; exploring work-from-home options; choosing an appropriate time for a career break; upskilling to re-enter the workforce after a break; and communicating openly with family members -- including spouse and in-laws -- about the support needed to grow professionally and the challenges faced at work, highlights N Ravichandran.

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Airtel keen to tie up with Jio, VIL to fight fraud

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Airtel has informed the government and regulator Trai that it has approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams.

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

What You Need To Know About New I-T Bill

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'The new Bill introduces no policy or rate changes, leaving financial planning strategies largely unaffected.'
'The considerations for choosing between the old and new tax regimes remain essentially unchanged.'

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

How Do You Parent A Mini Adult?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

As the digital age turns children into informed, opinionated little adults, what guardrails should parents employ? Parents with new-age sensibilities admit to oftentimes feeling stumped. A psychologist, a principal and an eye doctor suggest how they can navigate this new parental landscape.

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Amazon to invest Rs 2,000 cr in India to expand logistics, improve safety

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Amazon will invest more than Rs 2,000 crore (about $233 million) in India in 2025 as it strengthens its logistics and safety standards, said the ecommerce company on Thursday.

US again puts India on 'priority watch list' for alleged IP rights' violations

US again puts India on 'priority watch list' for alleged IP rights' violations

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The US on Tuesday again placed India on its 'priority watch list' stating that New Delhi remains one of the world's most challenging major economies with respect to protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

'No Sane Pilot Would Shut Off Fuel'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'In multi-pilot operations, no critical switch can be moved without the other pilot's consent.'

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Amid a spate of hoax bomb threats to multiple airlines, the IT ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or disable access to misinformation within the strict timelines prescribed under IT rules.

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Hope our adversary learnt some lessons: CDS on Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Saturday said India's Operation Sindoor has drawn a 'new red line' of intolerance against terror, and expressed hope that the military action has brought 'some lessons for our adversary also'.

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Indian engineer Soham Parekh, who was caught juggling multiple full-time Silicon Valley jobs, sparked both a viral meme storm and a fierce debate on remote work, ethics and startup hiring processes.

50+ Firms Join Race For India AI

50+ Firms Join Race For India AI

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Nearly a dozen firms have shown interest in building the foundation model and LLMs, while others have proposed sector-specific SLMs.

Paytm gets NPCI nod to onboard new UPI users

Paytm gets NPCI nod to onboard new UPI users

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has granted approval to Paytm to onboard new UPI users, subject to the adherence to all procedural guidelines and circulars, according to the company. The move is expected to come as a relief to Paytm, which had suffered a blow following the Reserve Bank of India's restrictions earlier this year on associate company Paytm Payments Bank Limited (PPBL) in onboarding new UPI users on the Paytm app. In March, the NPCI gave approval to Paytm to participate in UPI as a Third-Party Application Provider (TPAP).

10 Medical Streams After Class 12

10 Medical Streams After Class 12

Rediff.com15 May 2025

While MBBS continues to be the most sought-after stream for medical aspirants, post pandemic, the demand for skilled nurses and physiotherapists are on the rise, notes Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJob360.

CBI repatriation rate doubles, brings back 134 over 5 years

CBI repatriation rate doubles, brings back 134 over 5 years

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The CBI has significantly increased the rate of fugitive repatriation, bringing back 134 individuals in the last five years, doubling the number from the previous decade. This success is attributed to enhanced diplomatic efforts, technological advancements, and improved coordination with Interpol.

WhatsApp Would Cease To Exist If...

WhatsApp Would Cease To Exist If...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'As a platform, we are saying, if we are told to break encryption, then WhatsApp goes.'

'Can I Join IT After BSc Chemistry?'

'Can I Join IT After BSc Chemistry?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa offers advice on how you can pick the right course and career.

Bangladesh govt warns media over 'misleading reports'

Bangladesh govt warns media over 'misleading reports'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday issued a stern warning to media organisations, stating that they will be shut down if they publish or broadcast false or misleading news, in a move aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation.

Tax notices to employees a 'discrepancy', says TCS

Tax notices to employees a 'discrepancy', says TCS

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Information technology major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday termed the tax demand notices received by several of its employees a "discrepancy," and the tax department will be reprocessing the returns. "We understand that the tax authorities will be reprocessing the returns, post which TDS shall be in sync with Form 26AS issued by the Income Tax Department, and Form 16 Part A issued by TCS. Associates that received the notice will receive a rectification intimation in due course and are not required to pay any demand amount.

Burmans vs Gaekwad: Who will manage to acquire Religare Enterprise?

Burmans vs Gaekwad: Who will manage to acquire Religare Enterprise?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The race to acquire diversified fintech firm Religare Enterprise Limited (REL) intensified as Dabur group promoters, the Burman family, said it was going ahead with the open offer on Monday and claimed that the counter offer made by US-based businessman Digvijay Gaekwad wasn't valid and will not stand scrutiny of market regulator Sebi. The Burman family claimed that the competing offer falls outside the 15-day window stipulated by the Sebi takeover code, following their initial offer on October 4th, 2023.

Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

Crores attend Maha Kumbh, but no call drops or slow internet

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Telecom service providers and the Maha Kumbh Mela administration are on their toes to ensure smooth connectivity at the grand event set to witness record teledensity.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are ahead of her.

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Why China Shield's Pakistan's Terror Agenda

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'It is typical of China's strategic deception of making virtue out of necessity,' observes Rup Narayan Das.

Marriott to set up GCC in Hyderabad, 1st in hospitality

Marriott to set up GCC in Hyderabad, 1st in hospitality

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Marriott International will set up a global capability center (GCC) in Hyderabad, which will be its first such offshore unit in India and will help support Marriott's various operations across its global enterprise in 141 countries and territories. Marriott Tech Accelerator is also -- in all likelihood -- the first ever GCC from a hospitality major being set-up in India. While the company did not give details of the size of the center, senior state government officials said that the company will hire 300 people by the first quarter of the calendar year 2025.

Tech, startup groups push back against OTT licensing

Tech, startup groups push back against OTT licensing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Tech and startup industry bodies have again pushed back against calls by telecom operators to bring over-the-top (OTT) services under a licensing regime similar to telcos, and open them up to taxation. Ahead of public consultations on the issue later this week, the Internet & Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), Nasscom and the US India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), among others, have written to the government arguing against such efforts.

What Is A Front-Running Scam?

What Is A Front-Running Scam?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Front-running is a fraudulent practice where traders exploit advance knowledge of large client orders for personal profit.

CCTV cameras turned off to hide Delhi stampede? Vaishnaw says...

CCTV cameras turned off to hide Delhi stampede? Vaishnaw says...

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said a fair enquiry is being conducted regarding the stampede which took place at New Delhi railway station last month and said the government is implementing a slew of measures to avoid such incidents in the future.

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You can imagine for India what Shuks means not just to the billions of people in India but the entire Indian diaspora around the world.'

Growth jitters take a 'byte' out of TCS

Growth jitters take a 'byte' out of TCS

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Shares of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country's largest IT services provider, continue to remain under pressure, hitting a new eight-month low of Rs 3,624.90 intraday on Tuesday before closing at Rs 3,631, down 1.19 per cent. In the past two trading sessions, the stock price has declined 4 per cent on fears of a slowing US economy.

EC asks govt to stop sending 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp

EC asks govt to stop sending 'Viksit Bharat' messages on WhatsApp

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The poll authority had received several complaints that such messages highlighting the government's initiatives were still being delivered on citizens' phones despite the announcement of the General Elections 2024 and the MCC coming into force.

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

SEBI chief Buch skips PAC summons; BJP miffed at panel chair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Buch, under a cloud over allegations of conflict of interest levelled by United States-based short-seller Hindenburg, was asked to appear before the PAC, which is reviewing the performance of the market regulator.

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

'Drones And Missiles Can't Deliver A Decisive Military Victory'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Unfortunately, India and Pakistan could learn a 'lesson' from this conflict that will make them more likely to use these weapons against each other in the future.' 'Rounds of missile and drone attacks could be more routine features of their hostility, just like artillery fire has become a familiar fact of life along the Line of Control.'

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

India AI mission to be key priority for telecom ministry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Many who track the ministry and the technology sector closely believe that the space won't see much impact on the policymaking side, but the gestation time for regulations might get long, as now there could be a wider consensus-building exercise on policy matters under a coalition government.

India to revolutionise use of green technology

India to revolutionise use of green technology

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The development of the industrial corridor will bring about a revolution in the use of green technologies.

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit.

Rajnath, US counterpart Hegseth agree on 10-year defence partnership plan

Rajnath, US counterpart Hegseth agree on 10-year defence partnership plan

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

India and the US have agreed to work together to draft a comprehensive framework on defence cooperation, aimed at structuring the bilateral collaboration for the 2025-2035 period. The framework will cover multiple domains in land, air, maritime and space, and will focus on intelligence, logistics, operational and industrial engagement. The agreement comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to Washington, where he is expected to meet with US President Donald Trump to discuss boosting India-US cooperation in the areas of trade, energy and defence.

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Mental health experts and counsellors highlight how to identify early signs of distress in children and what parents and peers can do to prevent someone from taking their life.

DRDO demonstrates quantum communication between 2 labs

DRDO demonstrates quantum communication between 2 labs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

In the QKD technology, encryption keys are sent as qubits in a fibre optic cable. Quantum computing uses qubits as basic resources, similar to how bits are used as basic resources in classical computing.

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

How Government Is Making Use Of AI

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

The National Informatics Centre uses AI to automate document analysis and detect fraud in government departments.

Rajya Sabha Chairman rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rajya Sabha Chairman rejects privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar has rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his statement that a Congress leader was part of the management of Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had moved the notice against Shah for "casting aspersions" on Congress Parliamentary Party head Sonia Gandhi.