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IPL PIX: Iyer's century in vain as KKR lose to MI

IPL PIX: Iyer's century in vain as KKR lose to MI

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Israeli foreign minister cuts short India visit following 'security update'

Israeli foreign minister cuts short India visit following 'security update'

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'In light of the events in Israel, Foreign Minister Cohen decided to cut short his diplomatic visit to India and return to Israel after the meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that will take place today'

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Jahangirpuri violence: 23 held so far, from both communities

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

No attempts were made to hoist saffron flags at a local mosque in Jahangirpuri, police said.

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

While asserting that the CoWIN portal is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy, it said an internal exercise has been initiated to review the existing security measures of CoWIN.

Disney Hotstar's Succession Problem

Disney Hotstar's Succession Problem

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

If you were one of those waiting for the entire fourth season of Succession to drop so that you could binge-watch it over a weekend, you have missed the train.

For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The prime minister also underlined the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific for the Pacific island nations and said India respects the sovereignty and integrity of all countries.

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.'

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

G20 Summit: Dream Come True For India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India's dream to be in the forefront of international politics has come true. India has placed itself firmly as a major player in the shaping of a new world order, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Friday backed the proposed data privacy and cryptocurrency bills, saying India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations. Ambani, who has been a votary of Indians owning and controlling their own data and the nation drafting strict rules around how digital information is stored and shared, said nations have the right to build and protect strategic digital infrastructure. Stating that data is the 'new oil', he said every citizen's right to privacy has to be safeguarded. "India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations," he said at the Infinity Forum, hosted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Coming Soon: 'Trusted Fact Checkers'

Coming Soon: 'Trusted Fact Checkers'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The government wants a collaborative model with a public-private partnership to fact-check social media content.

Tech under work to detect pesky calls, messages

Tech under work to detect pesky calls, messages

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday said that it is working on various technologies to detect pesky calls and messages along with a joint action plan with other regulators to curb financial frauds. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) said that Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) or pesky communication is a major source of inconvenience to the public and impinges on the privacy of individuals. "Now complaints are reported against Unregistered Telemarketers (UTMs), where a surge has been seen in pushing various kinds of UCC SMSes. Additionally, UCC calls are also one of the concerns which need to be dealt with equally along with UCC SMSes," it said.

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Govt ushers in de-layering in bureaucracy, jt secretary reports to secretary

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The Centre has taken a major step towards increasing efficiency in decision-making by empowering joint secretaries to report to secretaries directly, officials said on Wednesday.

Sisodia manufactured opinion to back pre-conceived excise policy: CBI

Sisodia manufactured opinion to back pre-conceived excise policy: CBI

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Sisodia was unhappy with the recommendations, so he asked the then excise commissioner Rahul Singh to seek public opinion by placing the Dhawan Committee report on web site, the agency alleged in the chargesheet.

New rules heavily restrict religious conversion in Haryana

New rules heavily restrict religious conversion in Haryana

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The state assembly had passed the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill in March this year.

Jio forays into satellite broadband market

Jio forays into satellite broadband market

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Digital services company Jio Platforms on Monday announced a joint venture with Luxembourg-based SES to provide satellite-based broadband services in India, a joint statement said. The two companies have formed a joint venture, Jio Space Technology Limited, in which Jio Platforms (JPL) and SES will own 51 per cent and 49 per cent equity stake respectively. "The joint venture will be the vehicle for providing SES's satellite data and connectivity services in India, except for certain international aeronautical and maritime customers who may be served by SES.

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Which Is India's Largest TV Channel?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

DD Freedish is the 'largest TV platform in India', going to 58 million homes, featuring 70-odd private channels. DD Freedish reaches about 278 million people, and is easily among the top five TV platforms in the world.

MI need big win over SRH to keep play-off hopes alive

MI need big win over SRH to keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2023

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians will be desperate for victory by a big margin when they take on wooden spooners Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday, in what could also be their last outing in IPL 2023.

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

Taxes, incentives, reforms: How to read this year's Budget document

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2023-24 in Parliament on February 1. The Budget is a statement of the government's estimated receipts and expenditures for a fiscal year (April 1 to March 31). It's divided into Revenue and Capital Budget. The Revenue Budget includes the government's revenue receipts and expenditures while the Capital Budget includes its capital receipts and payments.

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

PHOTOS: Sensational SKY powers India to series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Images from the third and final T20 International between India and Sri Lanka.

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

New India knows its direction, has no confusion, Modi tells diaspora

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Wrapping up his four-day state visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that a new and proud journey of India-US ties has begun and the world is watching the two great democracies strengthening their bond.

IPL: Laggards Delhi face Punjab in battle of survival

IPL: Laggards Delhi face Punjab in battle of survival

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Delhi Capitals will expect a more purposeful approach from its Indian batting unit as it plays for pride against Punjab Kings.

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Xi, Sharif listening, Modi says must condemn countries backing terror

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

In his opening remarks at the virtual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Modi also said that some countries use cross-border terrorism as an instrument of their policy and the grouping must not hesitate to criticise them.

Infosys Q3 net profit up 11.8% at Rs 5,809 cr

Infosys Q3 net profit up 11.8% at Rs 5,809 cr

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

The Bengaluru-based company had registered a net profit (after minority interest) of Rs 5,197 crore a year ago, a regulatory filing said. Infosys' revenue grew 22.9 per cent to Rs 31,867 crore in the quarter ended December 2021 from Rs 25,927 crore in the year-ago period, it added.

T20 WC: India are with a foot in the semis already

T20 WC: India are with a foot in the semis already

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

With scores of 4,9,9 in his previous three matches, Rahul was under pressure to justify his selection and the opener responded by clubbing four sixes en route to a 31-ball fifty as India reached 86-2 at the halfway stage.

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met prominent US personalities from different walks of life, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk who asserted that India has more promise than any other large country and that he is incredibly excited about its future.

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Amrit kaal's 1st budget fulfils dreams of...: Modi

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The middle class is a big force to fulfil dreams of a prosperous and developed India and our government has taken many decisions to empower it, the prime minister said.

'Beware of false guarantees...': Modi takes dig at Oppn unity

'Beware of false guarantees...': Modi takes dig at Oppn unity

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

The PM targeted the Opposition after launching the National Sickle Cell Anemia Eradication Mission 2047 by unveiling a portal and releasing a guideline for the management of the disease and different modules at Shahdol in Madhya Pradesh.

Court bars news channels from showing Shraddha murder chargesheet

Court bars news channels from showing Shraddha murder chargesheet

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The Delhi high court on Wednesday observed that the telecast of the recording of narco analysis conducted on Aaftab Amin Poonawala, the sole accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder, will prejudice the case and restrained all news channels from displaying or playing content of the charge sheet filed in the matter.

WPL Photos: Kerr powers MI to win as RCB sign off with loss

WPL Photos: Kerr powers MI to win as RCB sign off with loss

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore signed off the inaugural Women's Premier League with a loss as Mumbai Indians registered a four-wicket win.

Govt's media accreditation policy introduces morality, national security clause

Govt's media accreditation policy introduces morality, national security clause

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Journalists acting in a manner prejudicial to the country's "security, sovereignty and integrity" as well as "public order, decency or morality" will lose their government accreditation, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has said in its new guidelines.

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month. Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday? When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile phone), there is no need to keep banks open on Saturdays, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

How Your Workplace Will Change in 2023

How Your Workplace Will Change in 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As employers eye quality talent, employees will enjoy an upper hand in demanding high pay, better benefits, remote work options and other perks, predicts Navneet Singh, CEO, Avsar, a talent management firm.

How Railways can pave the way for a Digital India

How Railways can pave the way for a Digital India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Railway Budget is the first indicator of possibly better days

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

PHOTOS: The joy of watching Brazil in full flow

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Brazil spread the ball beautifully with a plethora of one-touch passing combinations that cornered the South Koreans who had no plan to defend against so much talent.

Why BJP's Dominance Will Continue

Why BJP's Dominance Will Continue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

There is no sign of it losing popularity with a significant section of the voting population, which appears to be attracted to the party for identity reasons, observes Aakar Patel.

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

IPL turns 'Sweet 16'! The driving force of the glitzy league

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

As the 16th edition of the glitzy Indian Premier League is set to unfold, let's take a look at the driving force of the T20 league and what's in store in this edition.

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Documents you must keep handy to file income tax returns

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The Income-Tax (I-T) Department nowadays provides pre-filled forms to make the filing of income-tax return (ITR) easier. Nonetheless, you must have a number of documents handy at the time of filing return so that you can cross-check the data in the pre-filled form. "Filing ITR doesn't require you to upload any document. But in case an assessing officer makes an inquiry, you will need to present documents and certificates as proof," says Deepak Jain, chief executive, TaxManager.in.

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Why cricketers must be guarded in what they say...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Strauss said that with players of different nationalities and races now sharing dressing rooms more than ever, cricketers will have to be more guarded in what they say and do.

Tamil treatise Thirukkural goes digital

Tamil treatise Thirukkural goes digital

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Thirukkural, the famous ancient Tamil treatise which embodies values that are ever relevant and unchanging, is now available in a digitised audio format. All 1,330 couplets, authored by sage-poet Thiruvalluvar about 2,000 years ago, can now be played in audio form along with commentary on comprehensive interpretation using an electronic gadget resembling a DVD player, thanks to an initiative by a Chennai-based woman entrepreneur.

Online Gaming: Age Verification Coming!

Online Gaming: Age Verification Coming!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Gaming platforms will also be required to display a warning after a certain time of usage to reduce the risk of addiction.