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Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Shipsy is the brainchild of Soham Chokshi, a mechanical engineer from IIT Madras and co-founders Dhruv Agrawal and Maharshi Devraj.

Rs 500/1000 chaos on Day1: 'Did we create black money?'

Rs 500/1000 chaos on Day1: 'Did we create black money?'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'Then why should people like us face this inconvenience?'

Why the turbulence in Bangladesh matters to India

Why the turbulence in Bangladesh matters to India

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The increase in home-grown radicalised Islamic groups and the rise of Islamic State and Al Qaeda in Bangladesh should be a matter of worry for India, which shares a 4,100 km border with its eastern neighbour, says Rajeev Sharma.

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

'Concept of MRP is not present in GST'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Appearing on Rediff Chat, G Srikanth, partner in GSV Associates, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered readers' queries on the Goods and Services Act.

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Amex's elusive black card now in Indian pockets

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

According to sources, a few hundred have been issued to Indian businessmen, celebrities and brand experts.

Time to trim the fat army of babus

Time to trim the fat army of babus

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Just 5 departments account for about 88 per cent of the Union government's civilian employees. A leaner bureaucracy will help Modi keep his promise of maximum governance with minimum government, says A K Bhattacharya.

Victim of online fraud? Here's what you can do

Victim of online fraud? Here's what you can do

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

The most difficult case for the consumer is when your card is cloned and used online.

Time is running out for Watson: Border

Time is running out for Watson: Border

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Former Australian captain Allan Border is extremely critical of senior batsman Shane Watson's inconsistent performance and fears that time might just be running out for the 33-year-old all-rounder, rated as one of the best players of his time.

From Jaisalmer to Shillong, in an autorickshaw

From Jaisalmer to Shillong, in an autorickshaw

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Rutavi Mehta completed the 12-day autorickshaw run, from Jaisalmer to Shillong, considered one of the 'most dangerous races' in the world.

5 questions you should ask yourself at the end of all your workdays

5 questions you should ask yourself at the end of all your workdays

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Because sometimes the simple questions give us the answers we need!

Now, you can make 'will' online

Now, you can make 'will' online

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The only caveat is that your will should be a simple one.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

Career Grand Slam in pocket, Djokovic believes Calendar slam 'achievable'

Career Grand Slam in pocket, Djokovic believes Calendar slam 'achievable'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'Whether or not I can reach a calendar slam, that's still a possibility. But I don't think about it right now. Right now I just try to enjoy this experience of winning the trophy that I had never won before'

Why it makes sense to buy two-wheeler insurance

Why it makes sense to buy two-wheeler insurance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Mukesh Kumar, Executive Director, HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited, talks about the many benefits of buying one

REVEALED: How Osama moved to Pak in mid-2002

REVEALED: How Osama moved to Pak in mid-2002

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

Osama bin Laden's family had entered into Pakistan way back in October/November 2001, just around 9/11 while the then Al Qaeda chief joined them in Peshawar in mid-2002, a media report today said quoting the findings of the Abbottabad Commission Report in Islamabad.

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

E-commerce firms find it hard to do business in India

Rediff.com7 May 2014

It is hard enough to make a profit in e-commerce without having to deal with excessive paperwork, legal fees and the constant threat of harassment by revenue officials.

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

6 million reasons why you should know this cancer scientist

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Dr Manjiri Bakre's OncoStem is revolutionising breast cancer treatment. And has raised $6 million to do more!

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Swiss banks lose sheen among Indians as secrecy ends

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

With the Swiss government showing eagerness to help India trace suspected black money hoarders, banks based in Switzerland appear to be losing traction among the wealthy Indian clients and could not get much business commitments during the just-ended WEF summit.

10 arguments on demonetisation I am fed up of

10 arguments on demonetisation I am fed up of

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

In all the time he has spent in bank and ATM queues, these are the 10 arguments that were being thrown at him constantly by those supporting the demonetisation, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Paytm aims to bring a million small merchants online

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The company is modelling its many ventures on Alibaba in China.

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Australian media 'share nation's agony on cricket's saddest day'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

As the entire Australia mourned the death of Phillip Hughes, the front pages of all the national dailies on Friday paid rich tribute to the young batsman, who succumbed to his head injuries yesterday that he sustained during a domestic match.

How India can win over the Kashmiris

How India can win over the Kashmiris

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'No amount of economic measures or prosperity in Kashmir will make any dent in the situation there. The average Kashmiri understands the Pakistani game and is unlikely to prefer Pakistan over India. But the Pakistanis have made clever use of religious symbols and slogans to force religious-minded Kashmiris to support them. India has failed to counter this posturing by the separatists,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Tarun Tejpal to appear before Goa police tomorrow, arrest likely

Tarun Tejpal to appear before Goa police tomorrow, arrest likely

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Moving towards an imminent arrest, the Goa police on Thurdsay approached a local court for issuing a non-bailable warrant against Tarun Tejpal, who is accused of sexual assault against a woman journalist colleague, after he failed to appear before the investigating officer.

So what are IAF's best fighters doing in Alaska?

So what are IAF's best fighters doing in Alaska?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The IAF's mainstream fighter aircraft, the Sukhoi-30MKI and Jaguar, are set to square off with their American counterparts to execute some of the most realistic manoeuvres of its kind during Exercise Red Flag over Alaska starting April 28. Here's what you need to know.

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

'For how long can old actors play romantic heroes?'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Former Censor Board chief and Julie 2 producer Pahlaj Nihalani takes on the film industry.

How 'Karma' played a part in this Haryana-born Aussie Olympic wrestler

How 'Karma' played a part in this Haryana-born Aussie Olympic wrestler

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The path to the Olympics is paved with potholes for many athletes but few can claim to have overcome hardship like wrestler Vinod Kumar, who was thrown from a speeding train by a rival's family in India before landing on his feet in Australia.

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Sheena Bora Trial: The Mother Who'd Never Been A Mother

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

One couldn't help feeling a certain melancholy viewing these now vagrant documents and photographs that would never be rightfully cherished. The pictures spoke to you. They offered slices of extinguished lives. They breathed sadness too, for what could have been and will never be. The sweet promises that Life made and insolently, arrogantly never kept.

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

United Nations adopts plan to attack Islamic State's funding

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The 15-member body called for enhanced actions, from closing financial system loopholes to stopping the abuse of charitable causes, as well as updating the existing IS and Al Qaeda sanctions list.

Sheena Bora Trial: Who wants to kill Indrani?

Sheena Bora Trial: Who wants to kill Indrani?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

'I returned to jail at 4.45. I was body searched and sent back to my cell.' 'A bowl of dal was kept there covered.' 'Another guard gave me a tablet and I became unconscious.' Accused One spoke about a similar incident happening to her in October 2015 and also with a bowl of dal.

The yes that mattered

The yes that mattered

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

After being turned down by 113 investors, Nidhi Agarwal, founder of Kaaryah received an aye from Ratan Tata. This is her story.

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

29 years ago, Karnataka was hurled into a huge political crisis after MLAs withdrew support to S R Bommai's Janata Dal ministry. As the governor recommended that the chief minister be dismissed and President's Rule imposed in the state, then President R Venkataraman disagreed with Rajiv Gandhi's Cabinet and argued that 'the question whether a ministry commanded the confidence of the assembly should be tested in the House and not by the governor.' A fascinating excerpt from President Venkataraman's My Presidential Years, published with the kind permission of the publishers HarperCollins India.

Gold smuggling in India to rise if curbs stay

Gold smuggling in India to rise if curbs stay

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Gold demand in India is expected to be robust in 2014, likely leading to a further jump in smuggling if curbs on bullion imports remain, the World Gold Council (WGC) said.

Trump picks desi Nikki Haley to be US ambassador to UN

Trump picks desi Nikki Haley to be US ambassador to UN

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

The South Carolina governor has become the first woman and minority to join Trump's administration.

Serbia, France sail into Davis Cup last eight

Serbia, France sail into Davis Cup last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Novak Djokovic spurred Serbia to a 3-0 win over neighbours Croatia in the first round of the Davis Cup on Saturday and they will be joined in the quarter-finals by an equally rampant France.

Amazon adds 180,000 items for India every day!

Amazon adds 180,000 items for India every day!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Amit Agarwal tells Suveen Sinha about how he implements an American entrepreneur's vision in a very Indian way.

'I hate the idea of bullying'

'I hate the idea of bullying'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

'I hate people who do such things.' 'The person who bullied me should be ashamed because he tortured other people too.'

Surat set to have a world-class diamond bourse

Surat set to have a world-class diamond bourse

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The proposed exchange is likely to be almost as big as Mumbai's Bharat Diamond Bourse, now said to be fully occupied.

Construction sector may produce big winners

Construction sector may produce big winners

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

If the government delivers its election promises, then activity in the industry should increase.

India makes investment in retail attractive, raises FDI caps

India makes investment in retail attractive, raises FDI caps

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

India's plans to relax foreign direct investment (FDI) rules across a broad spectrum of industries have received the final approval from the Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA).

How to make India a hotspot for foreign investors

How to make India a hotspot for foreign investors

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Whatever the critics may say, the numbers suggest that India continues to be a favourite destination for foreign investors.