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Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Draft data protection bill provides for Rs 15 cr fine for violation

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The report touches on variety of issues including consent, rights of children, data protection authority and right to recall data.

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

L&T makes Rs 10,800 crore hostile bid for Mindtree

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

L&T -- which has two subsidiaries L&T Infotech and L&T Technology Services -- is keen to bring Mindtree under its fold to exponentially raise its client base and product offering.

Govt delays payments; IT contracts are one-sided: Tech Mahindra

Govt delays payments; IT contracts are one-sided: Tech Mahindra

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Tech Mahindra, the fifth largest IT exporter, is treading cautiously on the domestic turf, especially in hunting for government contracts, as it sees implementation a "grave risk" in this area.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

India will be late by 50 years in achieving education goals: UN

India will be late by 50 years in achieving education goals: UN

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

India will achieve universal primary education in 2050, universal lower secondary education in 2060 and universal upper secondary education in 2085.

India's exports shrink for ninth straight month

India's exports shrink for ninth straight month

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

The trade deficit marginally narrowed to $12.5 billion last month from $12.8 billion in July.

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Coronavirus blow for other parties, it's AIADMK vs DMK in 2021

Rediff.com8 May 2020

The Tamil Nadu voter may not be in the mood to test new talent, not when the state and the people are going through unprecedented and unanticipated crises, of which coronavirus is only the first. All of it boils down to an election between the ruling AIADMK and the Opposition DMK next year, with small-timers, had-been parties and promised parties left on the sidelines, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Let Baahubali 2 release, Rajamouli tells Kannada groups

Let Baahubali 2 release, Rajamouli tells Kannada groups

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

'It is not right to show your anger on this film for Satyaraj's comments.'

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Why did 17 million Indians leave India last year?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

When 17 million Indians seek their fortune abroad it only means people are losing faith in the government's ability to honour its promises, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Rupee might head lower in the medium term

Rupee might head lower in the medium term

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The steep decline in commodity prices has reversed.

Defamation complaint against Tharoor for remark against PM

Defamation complaint against Tharoor for remark against PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

In his complaint, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Babbar said his religious sentiments were hurt.

India's tea export and the Iran connection

India's tea export and the Iran connection

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Iran is India's largest importer of tea in value terms while in terms of volume, it is the second largest after Russia

RuRupee retraces 2-week low of 66.82 vs dollar

RuRupee retraces 2-week low of 66.82 vs dollar

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Volatile currency market sentiment across Asia following a fresh round of China's yuan depreciation further added to gloom.

How COVID-19 affects your brain

How COVID-19 affects your brain

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

'There are different reasons for brain involvement depending on how the virus has entered the body.' 'If the virus enters the brain from the nose, the impairment will be different as opposed to if the virus impairs other organs which in turn impair the brain.' 'If it affects the lungs or heart, there can still be brain changes from secondary effects of reduction in oxygen delivery, or reduction in blood supply to the brain.'

When it comes to ease of doing business, India is just behind China

When it comes to ease of doing business, India is just behind China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

India's retail sector has benefited from the rapid growth in e-commerce

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

COVID-19 fight hits top gear as tally crosses 1,900

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

Authorities across states have identified more than 6,000 people who attended the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat congregation, the biggest COVID-19 hotspot in India.

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

227 new COVID-19 cases, sharpest jump in single day

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

The government said there was no immediate plan to extend the 21-day lockdown period, which entered its sixth day on Monday, while the Indian Army dismissed as "fake" social media posts about a possible emergency declaration next month.

French Open could be 'tense' after UK bombing: Pouille

French Open could be 'tense' after UK bombing: Pouille

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Security worries could create a tense atmosphere at the French Open this year after a bomb attack on a British concert hall killed 22 people, French tennis player Lucas Pouille said.

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Sports Shorts: Force India complete 2019 grid with Stroll

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Financial crimes are pervasive threat to economy: CBI director

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The "pervasive" threat of financial crimes and corruption is a challenge to the country's economy and global efforts are required to combat this menace, CBI chief Ranjit Sinha said.

WEF 2018: Infy, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers

WEF 2018: Infy, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The initiative, whose founding partners also include Accenture, CA Technologies, Cisco, Cognizant, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Pegasystems, PwC, Salesforce and SAP, aims to bring competitive training content together on one platform to serve the greater good.

Rupee breaches 68-mark to usher in 2017, plunges 30 paise

Rupee breaches 68-mark to usher in 2017, plunges 30 paise

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Healthy demand for the American unit from importers and corporate weighed on the rupee

World's 10 best cities to live in

World's 10 best cities to live in

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Vienna is the world's best city to live in.

Govt, India Inc seek cyber security shield

Govt, India Inc seek cyber security shield

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Cyber-security in India is at a nascent stage.

REVEALED! Biggest spending clubs in international transfer

REVEALED! Biggest spending clubs in international transfer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

English clubs are spending more money in the international transfer according to FIFA

Anti-Modi protestors upset over no-show by US Congressman

Anti-Modi protestors upset over no-show by US Congressman

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'As a member of Congress, it was important to meet with Prime Minister Modi. Promoting the India-US relationship is a priority. It is important to have a constructive dialogue with the biggest democracy in the world,' US Congressman Mike Honda tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Wary government set to ban Gmail, Yahoo

Wary government set to ban Gmail, Yahoo

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The government is expected to route all its official communication through the official website National Informatics Centre's email service.

American-made AK-47 set to fire through USA

American-made AK-47 set to fire through USA

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Kalashnikov USA announced on Tuesday that it is now selling AK-47 assault rifles and shotguns that have been manufactured at a US factory.

The English news anchor has become overly powerful

The English news anchor has become overly powerful

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

'This influence of anchors like Arnab Goswami is mostly negative because their focus is on issues that concern upper class anxieties.' 'Those that affect the majority of people, hundreds of millions of Indians, like health, primary education and nutrition, are not discussed,' says Aakar Patel.

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

How this judge is shaping India's future with 'minority views'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Since Justice D Y Chandrachud is one of the youngest on the bench and is slated to become the Chief Justice of India on the seniority principle, his views have special significance for the future, says M J Antony.

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

India reports first case of Coronavirus; Kerala woman tests positive

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The government will also evacuate Indians on Friday from China's Wuhan city, the epicentre of the deadly Coronavirus, which has spread to at least 17 countries already.

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Why 2019 is different from 2014

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'In 2019, in Modi we have a leader who has not shied away from showcasing a robust and aggressive response to the Pulwama and Uri attacks,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Rupee tumbles 82 paise to breach 66-level against USD

Rupee tumbles 82 paise to breach 66-level against USD

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Reacting to market specific developments, the domestic unit touched a low of 66.74 in intra-day trade before concluding at 66.65.

WEF: Mumbai may be projected as top global finance centre

WEF: Mumbai may be projected as top global finance centre

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

There have been many efforts in the past to develop Mumbai into an IFC, while an expert group was also set up by the government years ago to study this possibility.

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Minister Supriyo kicks up row over Pak singers in Bollywood

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Minister Babul Supriyo wants Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's song form upcoming film Welcome To New York to be removed.

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Eto'o collects award for anti-racism stance

Eto'o collects award for anti-racism stance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Samuel Eto'o returned to London to collect an award for his stance against intolerance.

India logs 40% annual increase in cyber crime cases

India logs 40% annual increase in cyber crime cases

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

In 2013, a total of 28,481 Indian websites were hacked