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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.

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Global Fuel Prices Lower, But Pump Rates Still High

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Global oil prices have slumped and India has access to larger amounts of discounted Russian crude oil, yet refiners are not passing on their savings to consumers

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

From Google to Visa, all phone a friend in US over RBI diktat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Cos ask US treasury to discuss data localisation norms with Indian officials at all platforms the two countries would meet, including G-20, US-India Strategic Dialogue, and IMF Annual Meet.

India Inc takes mental health to heart

India Inc takes mental health to heart

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Work-related stress can impact one's mental health. Which is why Saurabh Tiwari says he's fortunate that his company understands this and is doing whatever it can to help mitigate that stress. "My company provides opportunities according to my interest, and if anyone is feeling stressed or has additional workload, they can talk with their supervisor to resolve it," says the 31-year-old who's working from home for a Bengaluru-based IT firm. Not everyone's as lucky.

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Sodhi has represented Royals in eight IPL matches, taking nine wickets at an economy rate of 6.69.

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

Global surveillane tech market to touch $146bn in 2025

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

High-level intelligence collection will no longer be the preserve of government agencies alone, says Pranjal Sharma.

'The potential in India is enormous'

'The potential in India is enormous'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'India is still a small market but whatever we do, we do it with full focus.'

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Why BigBasket focuses on fruits, vegetables

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

'We've seen tremendous traction from fruit and vegetables.' 'Around 18% of our business comes from these, almost three times higher than physical stores.'

Infosys extends digital innovation partnership with Australian Open

Infosys extends digital innovation partnership with Australian Open

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

IT major Infosys on Thursday announced an extension of its digital innovation partnership with the Australian Open (AO) until the end of 2026. The extended collaboration with Tennis Australia will introduce enhanced broadcast match statistics and new initiatives to make tennis more accessible for all, while continuing to develop innovative digital stakeholder experiences, a statement said. The expanded collaboration will see Infosys and Tennis Australia continue to harness Big Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and Cloud technologies to elevate the AO experience for fans, players, coaches, partners and the media, it added.

India ranks 2nd for global investment in digital shopping

India ranks 2nd for global investment in digital shopping

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

India is the second-largest global venture capital investment hub for digital shopping companies, growing by a whopping 175 per cent from $8 billion in 2020 to $22 billion in 2021, according to an official analysis released here on Wednesday. On a global scale, India came in second to the US last year, which attracted $51 billion in investment, followed by China at third with $14 billion and the UK at fourth with $7 billion. Within India, Bengaluru comes out on top globally with $14 billion worth of Venture Capital (VC) investments in digital shopping in 2021, followed by Gurugram at No. 7 with $4 billion and Mumbai at No. 10 with $3 billion.

Self-skilling is the way to go, to stay afloat, says Nasscom

Self-skilling is the way to go, to stay afloat, says Nasscom

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Focus has to be a lot about self-learning, says Nasscom Senior VP Sangeeta Gupta.

When CEO is Chief Everything Officer, CTO is Tech Alladin!

When CEO is Chief Everything Officer, CTO is Tech Alladin!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The former Infosys business process outsourcing head's visiting card for his recently launched start-up, Antworks, says he's the 'chief everything officer'.

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

Why Adani group's Sensex dream may have to wait

Why Adani group's Sensex dream may have to wait

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Two firms belonging to the Adani group - India's most valued conglomerate - are part of the Nifty 50 index. The group, however, has no representation in the Sensex. And it could stay this way if a proposed index qualification rule change gets approved. Recently, Asia Index, a joint venture between S&P Dow Jones Indices and BSE responsible for index composition, floated a consultation paper where it proposed that a stock must have a derivative contract to be eligible for inclusion in the flagship 30-share Sensex index.

SoftBank invests Rs 100 cr more in Housing.com

SoftBank invests Rs 100 cr more in Housing.com

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The Rs 100 crore infusion will well-capitalise the company to drive its new strategy and growth plans.

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

MFIs' collections rebound in a big way, but delinquencies may surge

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

A vast majority of borrowers are in the essential services' supply chain with tiny and micro businesses, and this has sprung back.

Ghost from the past does not haunt Maggi anymore

Ghost from the past does not haunt Maggi anymore

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In 2019, the growth in sales of the Maggi brand of products surpassed the pre-ban level of 2014, in terms of both volume and value. While, Nestle raised prices of Maggi products by an average 3.1 per cent, its volume rose by 9.6 per cent year-on-year.

Average income of taxpayers rises over last 3 years: CBDT

Average income of taxpayers rises over last 3 years: CBDT

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The number of people who file tax returns has also increased by about 65 per cent during this period from 3.31 crore in FY 2013-14 to 5.44 crore in 2017-18 fiscal, the CBDT said in the statement.

Tech Mahindra secures large multi-year AT&T deal

Tech Mahindra secures large multi-year AT&T deal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Together, AT&T and TechM aim to improve the agility in rolling out and supporting networks of the future, while improving returns on investment through technology-led transformation.

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

Apple Stores Will Up Brand Value Of Its Chosen Addresses

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'If they are taking marquee locations and, say, are paying 50 per cent higher rent, those locations will see a spurt in rates as well.'

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Why Do Employees Quit? Ask Subham

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'A lot of people who quit felt they have been in the organisation for way too long and needed a better or challenging career role to advance in their careers.'

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

LS passes bill allowing voluntary use of Aadhaar

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The amended bill also provides for a stiff Rs 1 crore penalty and a jail term for private entities for storing Aadhaar data.

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Four e-tail players join India's super-rich club

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

For the four new players, the spike in wealth is 126 per cent.

How RBI can prevent frauds

How RBI can prevent frauds

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Historically, the RBI has tried to keep the crooks at bay by issuing a circular a day. What it needs is more onsite supervision. Merely checking high-frequency data with the help of technology is insufficient, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Despite security risks, 95% Indian cos to continue with WFH

Despite security risks, 95% Indian cos to continue with WFH

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The survey covered 1,210 IT executives and technology professionals from North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and India. In India, 202 respondents from businesses with more than 500 employees across 18 industry verticals completed the survey. Overall, 89 per cent of the respondents said implementing a work-from-home policy had increased security challenges for their organisations. The risk posed by shadow IT was especially high, with 89 per cent of companies having no control over the software that employees purchase and install on their devices.

Frauds can't be wished away; banks among easy prey: RBI

Frauds can't be wished away; banks among easy prey: RBI

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Frauds can have immediate impact on the banks' financials and can also cause a systemic risk in extreme cases

Acquisitions on their mind, global majors scout for Indian start-ups

Acquisitions on their mind, global majors scout for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Retail giants are looking at Indian start-ups in the big data and analytics space

How FMCG majors are tackling slowdown in rural demand

How FMCG majors are tackling slowdown in rural demand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Nearly all FMCG companies like Marico, HUL, ITC and the rest have been indicating that the operating environment has been challenging, with drop in consumption, especially in rural areas, severe crunch in market liquidity conditions, and disruptions and floods in several parts of the country. To overcome this, they are boosting their direct reach in the countryside.

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In an address to the air warriors on the occasion of the 89th Air Force Day, the Chief of Air Staff also said that the IAF must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate its territory.

'The concept of 'One Infosys' will be crucial'

'The concept of 'One Infosys' will be crucial'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'We spent considerable time re-skilling all the employees, and then we created a new focus called the 'One Infosys'.'

Digital fraud in travel, leisure segment up by 269%

Digital fraud in travel, leisure segment up by 269%

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

With the restart of economic activity, fraudsters have shifted their focus to target unsuspecting people from travel and leisure, communities (online forums) and logistics sectors, a report said.

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Trent's Tesco edge can speed up profitability

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The UK-based retailer can add to the best practices it already brings to Tata's retail business.

DeMo@1: Banks happy as digital activity picks up

DeMo@1: Banks happy as digital activity picks up

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

While digitisation and automation have made internal processes more efficient, front-end products are being enhanced digitally through robotics, artificial intelligence and botchats.

9 StartupVillage firms in Round-II of Nasscom initiative

9 StartupVillage firms in Round-II of Nasscom initiative

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Nine companies incubating at StartupVillage have made it to the second round of Nasscoms flagship programme to support 10,000 technology startups across India.

'There should be an uptick in growth'

'There should be an uptick in growth'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

'There are some encouraging signs.' 'Notice that we have not said 7%-plus, we are keeping it at 6% to 6.5%.'

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Vishal Sikka named in lawsuit against IP-theft

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Sikka is considered to be the force behind SAP's analytics platform, HANA that had helped the company strengthen its position in the global market.

Consolidation of Indian retail on Biyani's radar

Consolidation of Indian retail on Biyani's radar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The latest trigger has been Future group's buyout talk with the retail unit of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's family-owned Heritage Foods

How NIIT became a big success in China

How NIIT became a big success in China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The job placement rate for students trained by NIIT in China is over 90 per cent.' A revealing excerpt from Saibal Dasgupta's Running With The Dragon: How India Should Do Business With China.

Deposits up to Rs 2.5 lakh won't be questioned: CBDT

Deposits up to Rs 2.5 lakh won't be questioned: CBDT

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Deposits of Rs 3 lakh are "justified" if a person has an annual taxable income of Rs 10 lakh and the tax department will "not touch" him.

100,000 gram panchayts to be linked through BharatNet: Sitharaman

100,000 gram panchayts to be linked through BharatNet: Sitharaman

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

AI, IoT, 3D printing, drones, data storage, quantum computing etc are all re-writing world economic order, the FM said.