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Meet the underdogs: Lesser known brands that can take on biggies

Meet the underdogs: Lesser known brands that can take on biggies

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The InFocus M2, priced at Rs 4,999, has got a good response online.

Ananth Narayanan: The turnaround man

Ananth Narayanan: The turnaround man

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Narayanan's strategy of building exclusive brands for Myntra has been a success as well, and more such brands will be added to the portal's offering in the future

'We may have to ask some people to leave'

'We may have to ask some people to leave'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'Our liquidity is strong for the next 15-20 days.' 'But if the situation worsens drastically, then we will have to think about laying off people.'

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

This Indian scientist turns e-waste into valuable materials

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

Mumbai-born Veena Sahajwalla has developed a microfactory in Australia to upcycle electronic waste.

New mobile app to track train schedules

New mobile app to track train schedules

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Centre for Railway Information Systems, the information and technology arm of railways, has launched a new mobile application which can be used for various enquiries including train timings, a senior Railway official said.

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Windows 10, which comes almost three years after the launch of the company's last operating system, will be available in 190 countries.

E-commerce gets smart with mobile apps

E-commerce gets smart with mobile apps

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

India's internet subscriber base is 100-150 million, depending on whose estimates you take, and is growing at 20-30% a year.

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Will Yahoo sell its Internet business?

Will Yahoo sell its Internet business?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The company may also proceed with a plan to spin off more than $30 billion in shares of Alibaba

Infosys to acquire digital commerce firm; invests in start up

Infosys to acquire digital commerce firm; invests in start up

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Infosys announced acquisition of digital commerce company Kallidus for $120 million.

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The new feature is up and running in Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur

Tablets not to replace PCs anytime soon

Tablets not to replace PCs anytime soon

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

CyberMedia Research's India Tablets Consumer Usage and Adoption Trends 2013 study said that 3 out of every 4 users claimed mobility as a major reason to purchase a tablet with accessing social networking sites and entertainment, on the go, being their preferred activities.

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Artificial intelligence works best on unstructured data. And no other country has the amount of unstructured data like India has.'

Who knows when Aadhaar will be fixed?

Who knows when Aadhaar will be fixed?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'Apparently the entire biometric database's demographic data is available, which means that every Aadhaar signup is wide open to identity theft.' 'The commoditisation of the method -- selling the log-in for Rs 500 -- indicates that scammers have already harvested whatever they wanted,' points out Devangshu Datta.

Tablets will comprise half of 1st-time PC purchases by 2017

Tablets will comprise half of 1st-time PC purchases by 2017

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

With smart mobile devices inching out desktops and laptops, global research firm Gartner has said that it expects about half of first time computer purchases to comprise of tablets by 2017.

This 13 year old is UAE's youngest CEO

This 13 year old is UAE's youngest CEO

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

'Humans use only 5 per cent of their brains. Dolphins use 20 per cent.' 'Imagine if we were able to fully use our creativity and knowledge, we will be able to achieve the impossible.'

Flipkart ups the ante in grocery battle with Amazon

Flipkart ups the ante in grocery battle with Amazon

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Flipkart Supermart is already live in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi

IT industry confident of meeting BIS deadline

IT industry confident of meeting BIS deadline

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

An order, issued last year, makes it mandatory for certain electronic products being sold in the Indian market to comply with BIS specifications

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

These skills will give you an edge over the competition.

The 22-yr-old behind 'Save the Internet' campaign

The 22-yr-old behind 'Save the Internet' campaign

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Karthik Balakrishnan, an engineering student from Bangalore spearheaded the campaign that will inspire and educate millions from across the country.

Meet Indian-American inventor of Email as it turns 32

Meet Indian-American inventor of Email as it turns 32

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

In 1978, Ayyadurai created a computer programme, which he called 'email', that replicated all the functions of the interoffice mail system: Inbox, Outbox, Folders, Memo, Attachments, Address Book, etc.

Wipro to log out of PC manufacturing business

Wipro to log out of PC manufacturing business

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

After HCL Infosystems, another IT major Wipro has decided to shut down its manufacturing of computers and servers due to changing market scenario and consumer preferences.

Subrata Roy gets AC room, phone, laptops at Tihar jail

Subrata Roy gets AC room, phone, laptops at Tihar jail

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Jailed chief of Sahara conglomerate Subrata Roy has once again been provided with an AC conference room with services like Internet and video-conferencing at the Tihar prison as per a Supreme court order to complete negotiations for raising funds for his bail.

Now, computer chip based on human brain

Now, computer chip based on human brain

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Scientists, including one of Indian origin, are developing a computer chip that mimics the human brain.

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Software giant Microsoft's move to end technical support for its longest running operating system (OS) Windows XP has marginally helped global PC sales which are declining, research firms IDC and Gartner said.

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The latest virus detected on the country's Internet network is so notorious and lethal that it acquires as many as 20 aliases or masks to infect and attack a vulnerable computer system which is low on security features.

India Inc logs on to Facebook at Work

India Inc logs on to Facebook at Work

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Facebook will now directly compete with Slack, HipChat, Yammer and a few others in this space.

Facebook cancels student's internship who pointed out flaws

Facebook cancels student's internship who pointed out flaws

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

An Indian-origin Harvard student's internship at Facebook was cancelled after he developed an app that pointed out the privacy flaws in the popular social media's messenger service, a media report has said.

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

For people like me, all these fast-moving gadgets are not only costly and confusing but emotionally barren as well notes Barun Roy.

Download Microsoft's game changer Windows 10 today

Download Microsoft's game changer Windows 10 today

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Indians may adopt wait-and-watch policy in first year.

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

ASUS Zephyrus: The world's thinnest gaming notebook is coming to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

And here's 6 things you need to know about it.

Modi wins TIME readers' poll for 'Person of the Year' title

Modi wins TIME readers' poll for 'Person of the Year' title

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who did not make it to the final eight selected by TIME for the annual 'Person of the Year' title, has been hailed as one by its readers in an online poll conducted by the publication.

Will Telegram spell doom for WhatsApp?

Will Telegram spell doom for WhatsApp?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Telegram, the new messaging app, is fast catching up on the popularity charts of many Indians. Himanshu Juneja lists top features of the Russian-made Telegram that beats WhatsApp hands down.

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mangalyaan has been named among the best inventions of 2014 by Time magazine which described it as a technological feat that will allow India to flex its "interplanetary muscles."

Lumia 950 XL: A stellar phone, but the price stings

Lumia 950 XL: A stellar phone, but the price stings

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Seems like the marquee product from the software giant have finally landed.

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rakotonirainy said it was vital for car makers, government and road safety experts to turn their attention to this global security threat.

A simple guide to mobile trading

A simple guide to mobile trading

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Even those with a 2G connection can use the platform.

Forget Aadhaar, protect your phone first

Forget Aadhaar, protect your phone first

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

From your fingerprint to most private images and financial info -- all your privacy is under constant threat from hackers.

Now, unlock your door or laptop by just blinking!

Now, unlock your door or laptop by just blinking!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Surat-based company in talks with banks, insurance cos, manufacturing cos etc for their iris scanner machine.

Twitter says revenue potential limited in India

Twitter says revenue potential limited in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2013

Its international revenue stood at $53 million in 2012, accounting for 17 per cent of its overall revenue.