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How Sanya Malhotra plans to save the planet

How Sanya Malhotra plans to save the planet

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

The actor got real about fashion and sustainability.

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

When on October 24, the Supreme Court, on a petition moved by the government, ordered payment of past dues according to its new definition of AGR, the country's second-biggest carrier Vodafone-Idea Ltd warned of shut down if no relief is given. The total dues for the industry ran into a whopping Rs 1.47 lakh crore. For an industry that has come from 7-8 operators to just three private players and state-owned fourth operator, the warning by Vodafone-Idea sounded like a death knell.

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Oppn urges Prez not to sign 'unconstitutionally' passed farm bills

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

In a meeting with the President on behalf of these 18 non-National Democratic Alliance parties, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad said he has requested the President to return the bills, and only give his assent after they have been passed after following proper rules and procedures.

How to lodge a complaint against your bank

How to lodge a complaint against your bank

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

A five-point guide to redress your banking woes

M-commerce: The next big marketing opportunity

M-commerce: The next big marketing opportunity

Rediff.com3 May 2016

With smart data-led mobile marketing, companies can reach out to the right target consumer with relevant offers.

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Even at the entry-level, professionals who have proficiency in emerging technologies will have an edge over others in these domains.

'You cannot kill trade'

'You cannot kill trade'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

'When you oppose a policy, you are labelled anti-government.' 'The problem is, the policymakers have never done any business in their lives.'

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Can Bixby 2.0 take on Siri and Alexa?

Step aside, Siri & Alexa: Liv.Ai understands Indians

Step aside, Siri & Alexa: Liv.Ai understands Indians

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Liv.Ai makes speech recognition software that allows people to transact in their native languages.

Invisible Growth behind Sensex Rise

Invisible Growth behind Sensex Rise

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'The growth drivers are mostly invisible, but the growth is undeniable at least for now,' notes Debashis Basu.

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Trial offer is only by invite as of now, but is expected to be extended soon to select customers of Reliance Digital Express.

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Farmers' agitation gives birth to viral tunes of protest

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

As thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab and Haryana, braved water cannons and teargas to camp at the national capital's borders to demand a rollback of the laws and their representatives held talks with the government, the songs flowed, speaking of pride of the land, strength in unity and the rights of the people fighting a mighty establishment.

Airtel Zero violates net neutrality, says DoT secy

Airtel Zero violates net neutrality, says DoT secy

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The DoT report is expected by the end of the month.

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Future's women employees appeal to PM Modi in tussle with Amazon

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Women of Big Bazaar SOS group said: "Future Retail and Reliance had entered into an arrangement through which Future's retail stores will continue to be operated by Reliance. Reliance has also committed to clear all debts and dues owed by Future Retail to suppliers and vendors."

Jio pips Airtel to 2nd spot, Trai data for May shows

Jio pips Airtel to 2nd spot, Trai data for May shows

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

As per the latest data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Vodafone Idea -- born last year from the merger of older operators Vodafone India and Idea Cellular -- continues to be the largest operator with 38.75 crore consumers and 33.36 per cent market share in the wireless segment as on May 31, 2019.

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

Mobile war hots up: Vodafone offers free 10-min talk time for dropped calls

Mobile war hots up: Vodafone offers free 10-min talk time for dropped calls

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

To avail the benefit, customers will have to SMS 'BETTER' on 199 and the 10-minute talk time will be credited

Former home minister Buta Singh passes away

Former home minister Buta Singh passes away

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The senior Congress leader was in a coma since October last year, when he was admitted to AIIMS after he suffered a brain haemorrhage.

Samsung launches interactive Smart TV in India

Samsung launches interactive Smart TV in India

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Samsung's new voice control, motion control and face recognition aims at advancing the user experience in a competitive TV market that values ease, convenience and choice.

Behind Voda-Idea merger looms Ambani

Behind Voda-Idea merger looms Ambani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Every service provider, say analysts, now needs to make a much larger investment, and therefore needs a much larger share of the market to be profitable.

Free Basics and what the debate is all about

Free Basics and what the debate is all about

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Much of the loudest opposition comes from those in the start-up world, who fear this would put them at a disadvantage in reaching new users

Now, send e-mails through SMS!

Now, send e-mails through SMS!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2008

You can soon send e-mails without GPRS or Internet through SMS. The consumer applications were launched by Bangalore-based MyDuniya Networks Private Limited, a player in 'beyond voice' applications for the mobile consumers.

RCom launches two international roaming packs

RCom launches two international roaming packs

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

It offers a discount of up to 96 per cent on data and and up to 92 per cent on call charges.

What Modi got wrong about the economy

What Modi got wrong about the economy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'There has been far too much overconfidence about the size and composition of the Indian consumer economy,' notes Mihir S Sharma.

RIL plans to pick 26% stake in leading cable operators

RIL plans to pick 26% stake in leading cable operators

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Talks under way for partnership model to provide last-mile connectivity to 4G users.

Reliance, 1st private firm to post Rs 10,000 cr quarterly profit

Reliance, 1st private firm to post Rs 10,000 cr quarterly profit

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The oil-to-telecom conglomerate reported an 8.8 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 10,251 crore, or Rs 17.3 per share, in the third quarter ended December 31, 2018.

How Jio, Airtel are fighting the data war

How Jio, Airtel are fighting the data war

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

The recognition that content - video in particular - will be the next big thing in the telecom wars requires no rocket science.

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Reliance to hold its first-ever virtual AGM on July 15

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

In a regulatory filing, Reliance -- the country's most valuable company - said, 'The 43rd AGM will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 2 pm though video conferencing / other audio-visual means.'

Jio entry a challenge, will match competition in tariff: BSNL

Jio entry a challenge, will match competition in tariff: BSNL

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

BSNL unveiled a promotional unlimited wireline broadband plan that effectively translates into less than Re 1 per GB download cost for very high-usage subscribers

Mobile services market in India to reach $19.2 bln in 2014

Mobile services market in India to reach $19.2 bln in 2014

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

The mobile user base is expected to grow to 815 million this year, from 755 million connections in 2013.

Recent tariff plan is not a new service: Voda Idea

Recent tariff plan is not a new service: Voda Idea

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

VIL has countered Trai's contention that the RedX plan, which commits higher speeds, should have been informed separately so different aspects could have been examined before such service was launched.

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

What lies ahead for Brand Horlicks?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

One of the oldest living brands in the country, Horlicks has been innovative in its approach, which helped it survive intense competition

Why we should avoid a fresh lockdown

Why we should avoid a fresh lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'The cost of the lockdown so far is the loss of about 11 million jobs.' 'It is important that a fresh lockdown does not make this worse,' asserts Mahesh Vyas.

With 3G speeds good enough, do we need 4G?

With 3G speeds good enough, do we need 4G?

Rediff.com13 May 2016

After initial success, data use is stagnating and getting consumers to spend additional money for high-speed internet is proving to be difficult for telcos.

Court dismisses plea; Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Friday

Court dismisses plea; Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged on Friday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Additional Sessions Judge Dharmender Rana on Thursday refused to grant any relief to Akshay Kumar, Pawan Gupta, Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh and rejected the petition saying no valid ground has been brought to his notice to justify the stay of execution of death warrants scheduled on March 20 at 5:30 am.

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Brands like Puma, Wildcraft and Woodlands are rewriting the marketing playbook to cater to women consumers.

Kerala assembly passes unanimous resolution against farm laws

Kerala assembly passes unanimous resolution against farm laws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

In a rare gesture, not only the legislators of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist)-headed Left Democratic Front and Congress-led United Democratic Front, but the lone Bharatiya Janata Party member in the 140-member state assembly, O Rajagopal, also supported the resolution against the Centre, saying 'it is the democratic spirit'.

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Jio is ahead of schedule on turning profitable: Mukesh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'We always believe that if you focus on the goal, you will overcome all obstacles. If you focus on the obstacles, you will never achieve your goal.'

Reliance Jio makes LYF smartphones cheaper

Reliance Jio makes LYF smartphones cheaper

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

At Rs 2,999, LYF Flame is one of the most affordable VoLTE smartphone in the market now.

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

How FMCG firms plan to boost growth in rural India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Although large companies like Nestle, Dabur or HUL have been impacted by this slowdown in demand, it was the small, local players that have been hit harder.