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Buy Playwin lottery on SMS now

Buy Playwin lottery on SMS now

Rediff.com21 Mar 2003

Escotel Mobile communications on Friday tied up with Playwin, a popular lottery, which would enable buying lottery tickets of 'Sikkim Super Lotto' on SMS.

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Use credit card with discretion this festive season

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

While it is a convenient mode of payment, it is not an efficient way of borrowing. Repay your dues fully every month if you decide to use it

Booking train tickets online, buying petrol to become cheaper

Booking train tickets online, buying petrol to become cheaper

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

The government is also considering mandating payments beyond a prescribed threshold only in card/digital mode.

BPCL plans discount grocery stores

BPCL plans discount grocery stores

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

Maruti launches special edition Wagon R Krest

Maruti launches special edition Wagon R Krest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Auto maker is giving extra accessories in the existing model.

Mahindra Reva launches e20 premium variant priced Rs 5.72 lakh

Mahindra Reva launches e20 premium variant priced Rs 5.72 lakh

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

The premium e2o has an extended range of 120 km and electric power steering.

ATM outsourcing gains currency

ATM outsourcing gains currency

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

SpiceJet 's maiden international flight takes off from Kolkata

SpiceJet 's maiden international flight takes off from Kolkata

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

SpiceJet is the first Indian airline to operate on Kathmandu-Bagdogra route.

Buy tickets on Jet website and get sop

Buy tickets on Jet website and get sop

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

The new initiative allows passengers to amend or cancel their booking without any penalty fee by simply using the "manage booking" facility

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Homes get smarter, are you ready?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Smart homes that do your everyday tasks are now coming on the Indian market. Several real estate firms are making this reality as they venture into constructing automated homes.

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Grocery shopping gets better and easier online

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

A loyalty programme, same-day delivery and repeatability are driving EkStop's business but scaling up and addressing competition are vital.

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

While the acceptance of cards, mobile wallets and banking apps is increasing, only 10 per cent of transactions take place through them.

StanChart's 10 years in credit card biz

StanChart's 10 years in credit card biz

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Standard Chartered Bank, which has completed 10 years in credit card business in India, has introduced an equated monthly instalment card.

Railways' mega plans to decongest network, improve efficiency

Railways' mega plans to decongest network, improve efficiency

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Indian Railways has plans to decongest network and become more self dependent.

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.

Not online or off, retail giants work on being omni-channels

Not online or off, retail giants work on being omni-channels

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Online biggies and global retail giants are working on being omnipresent in both the virtual and the real world to see what helps them get the numbers, says Karan Choudhury.

Upset about bank fee on cash transactions?

Upset about bank fee on cash transactions?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Don't fret, says Tinesh Bhasin.

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Should you buy OPD, diagnostics insurance?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Before you buy a cashless benefit plan at lower premiums, check if you can make full use of it. Most don't even exhaust the entire benefit.

E-commerce firms to speak local tongues

E-commerce firms to speak local tongues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

E-commerce websites are developing online content in Indian languages.

Now, SMS to book rail tickets!

Now, SMS to book rail tickets!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The Railways on Friday launched SMS-based ticketing with two dedicated numbers - 139 and 5676714 - for the service.

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Japan or Environment: What is US priority?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

Bibhu Prasad Routray explains why the US is supporting Japan's resolve to release 'treated' radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean. And what role China plays in the US decision.

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

WFH Effect: Gadgets to make kitchen work easier

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

>Gadgets that make kitchen work easier and faster have gained momentum in the lockdown.

Flipkart begins selling cars, motorcycles online

Flipkart begins selling cars, motorcycles online

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

Pilot project in Bengaluru; Snapdeal got into the category last month

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

After acquiring Grama Vidiyal Microfinance last year, IDFC Bank is looking for opportunities to strengthen its retail capabilities, says Rajiv Lall, its chief,

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Why FDs are still the most popular saving options

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The interest rate on FDs hasn't changed much over the years.

How Indians will travel in 2019

How Indians will travel in 2019

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Technology is a top priority, whether it's a faster check-out system, vital Wi-Fi or USB ports in rooms, today's travellers need to be constantly connected

South Asia hits the NY stage

South Asia hits the NY stage

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Is Master worth remembering?

Is Master worth remembering?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

At the cost of disappointing Vijay fans, says Divya Nair, I can safely say that Master is watchable for Sethupathi and Das.

Three cheers for Khan Market!

Three cheers for Khan Market!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

'Khan Market is useful if not central to our existence,' says Kishore Singh.

EMIs on credit card is useful but tricky on conditions

EMIs on credit card is useful but tricky on conditions

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Keep in mind interest rate, tenure and additional charges if you exceed credit card limit

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.

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While JioMart is doing 250,000 orders per day, BigBasket and Amazon pantry are doing 220,000 and 150,000 orders, respectively.

How DHFL diverted Rs 12,700 crore to shadowy firms

How DHFL diverted Rs 12,700 crore to shadowy firms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

The ED, which is probing the DHFL promoters' role in financing funds to gangster Iqbal Memon (alias Iqbal Mirchi), said Kapil Wadhawan, former chairman and managing director of the debt-laden company, played a very crucial role in these "nefarious transactions" by way of money laundering.

A Maharashtra village's cashless dream goes bust

A Maharashtra village's cashless dream goes bust

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The government started promoting cashless transactions but forgot that it needs infrastructure.

Snapdeal to sell bikes and cars online

Snapdeal to sell bikes and cars online

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Consumers will get a list of dealers in their neighbourhood once they have made a selection of vehicles.

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

Online sales of insurance policies rise

Online sales of insurance policies rise

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The 25-35 age group is the most active online in buying non-life insurance products.

How I grew my business in the pandemic

How I grew my business in the pandemic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The pandemic helped many entrepreneurs including me realise the power of people who share your passion, says fashion entrepreneur Meghna Saraogi.