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Amid farmers' stir, Modi flags off 100th 'Kisan Rail' service

Amid farmers' stir, Modi flags off 100th 'Kisan Rail' service

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

During his address after flagging off the train via video-conferencing, Modi said his government's policies are clear and intentions transparent in reforming the agriculture sector.

Myths on tackling cyber threats busted

Myths on tackling cyber threats busted

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Tackling cyber frauds effectively will be the greatest challenge facing us all in the present century.

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Vodafone-Idea tech integration may take 4 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

A large team led by Kumar Mangalam Birla has taken charge of the integration process.

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Lalit Modi or Ten Sports not linked with our project on cricket: Essel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Essel Group on Monday rebutted news reports that it is setting up parallel cricket boards across different countries in collaboration with Ten Sports Network but said it is now geared up to enter the sports business at a global level, focusing on cricket.

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

PM announces health IDs for all under new mission

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

The health ID will contain information about medical data, prescriptions and diagnostic reports and summaries of previous discharge from hospitals for ailments. The mission is expected to bring efficiency and transparency in healthcare services in the country.

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Chinese app plans to use India base to take on FB, Google

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

India isn't just a testbed for SHAREit to find and perfect a new business model, but also the start of the company's globalisation dreams.

'Hunger is a real problem'

'Hunger is a real problem'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'It can lead to mass malnutrition.'

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Lifestyle, peer pressure, lure of extra pocket money and many other factors are responsible why youth are taking drugs.'

MTNL cuts mobile rates to half-a-paisa per second

MTNL cuts mobile rates to half-a-paisa per second

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Close on the heels of cellular operators announcing the launch of one-paisa-per-second billing scheme for all local/STD calls, roaming services and SMS, MTNL has slashed mobile tariffs to half-a-paisa per second on home network.

How the military can get a bang for every buck

How the military can get a bang for every buck

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The best available recourse to keep the defence sector healthy, is to source most of our requirement within the country so that procurement outlays under both the Revenue and Capital heads flow within the country, recommends says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The faster you accept it, the faster you start running and the sooner you will reach your destination -- your next role.'

India to have 526 mln internet users by 2018: Cisco

India to have 526 mln internet users by 2018: Cisco

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

According to VNI, Internet traffic in India is projected to jump by over five fold between 2013 to 2018.

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Farmers should get more avenues to sell crops: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Without making any direct reference to the three new farm reform laws or to the three-month-old agitation by farmers, Modi said there is a need for expanding options for the country's farming community to sell agri produce.

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'It could take 12 months or more for hiring to get back on track.' 'New opportunities would come up and there will be demand for skillsets that can help dealing with the current situation.'

India Inc bets big on rail orders

India Inc bets big on rail orders

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The redevelopment of stations is good news for construction companies.

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Staying healthy is good news for the insurance company as well since it implies lower claims. Insurance companies offer discounts anywhere between 8 And 30 per cent discount on premium.

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

The youngest in the new lot is Rahil Ansari, 38, who is heading Audi in India since February

Shami's wife slams Facebook for blocking account, deleting posts

Shami's wife slams Facebook for blocking account, deleting posts

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan, who has accused her husband of torture and having extra-marital affairs, slammed social networking site Facebook for blocking her account.

Japanese group keen on Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train

Japanese group keen on Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The cost of railway linking Mumbai and Ahmedabad is between $12.2 bn to $13.9 bn.

Why angel investors have turned cautious

Why angel investors have turned cautious

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The 'angel tax' and notices to start-ups and angel investors from the income tax department was certainly a dampener. However, a bigger factor is the lack of exits.

When will Modi privatise railways?

When will Modi privatise railways?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'The new trains should be fast, but the roll-out of the privatisation plan should be slow and well-considered,' recommends T N Ninan.

RBI may soon allow interoperability of Post payment bank ATMs

RBI may soon allow interoperability of Post payment bank ATMs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The vertical will be based out of Bengaluru.

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

At 2.18%, India's COVID-19 fatality rate among lowest: Vardhan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Chairing the 19th meeting of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 through video-conference on Friday, Vardhan said India has achieved the milestone of more than 10 lakh recoveries, a recovery rate to 64.54 per cent.

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

10 HOT courses for working professionals

10 HOT courses for working professionals

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Sanjeev Goel, business head, Manipal ProLearn, lists 10 courses that are currently most suitable for working professionals to upskill or reskill to ensure they remain of value in the job market and in future-ready organisations.

Joker's Stash: Hope your credit, debit card details are not up for sale

Joker's Stash: Hope your credit, debit card details are not up for sale

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Reports suggest this lot could fetch the cybercriminal as much as $130 million upon sale.

Assocham tables mega plan for Railways' revamp

Assocham tables mega plan for Railways' revamp

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

The report was presented to Railway Minister D V Sadananda Gowda.

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Now you can enjoy free wifi on Delh metro's airport line

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Free wifi with a speed of upto 50 mbps was rolled out on Friday across the six stations on Delhi Metro's premium Airport Express line.

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Entities like CarDekho, Cartrade and a host of other online players went live even as Carnation, former Maruti managing director Jagdish Khattar's first entrepreneurial venture, was searching for the right business model, says Ajay Modi.

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A lowdown on how this career portal launched by the Government of India will change your search for jobs forever

Bumpy road ahead for Maruti

Bumpy road ahead for Maruti

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

The company, which sells every second car in the domestic market, said it expected production and sales to grow between 4 per cent and 8 per cent for the financial year started in April.

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

'My biggest worry is electricity'

'My biggest worry is electricity'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'The worst affected is the electricity supply. A huge number of poles, some 6,000 to 8,000 poles have been damaged completely. That will take a lot of time for restoration.'

ITC Q2 net up 6% at Rs 2,640 cr, cigarettes hit by high tax

ITC Q2 net up 6% at Rs 2,640 cr, cigarettes hit by high tax

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The cigarettes segment had a revenue of Rs 4,554.21 crore during the second quarter of the current fiscal, as against Rs 8,528.47 crore in the year-ago period, down 46.56 per cent.

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

There are 7 key rules one can follow to ensure that the chances of such fraud are almost reduced to a negligible level when shopping online, says Anil Rego

Banks debate cyber security alliance against hackers

Banks debate cyber security alliance against hackers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

A Europe-like cyber security defence alliance is the need of the hour, say banking technology experts.

Don't undermine the strides made by Jan-Dhan

Don't undermine the strides made by Jan-Dhan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The assessment of PMJDY should be done within the context of the programme.

5 tips to help you buy the best health insurance plan

5 tips to help you buy the best health insurance plan

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Harjot Singh Narula lists five checkpoints to help you find the best health insurance plan

Beware of those WFH or coronavirus-themed emails

Beware of those WFH or coronavirus-themed emails

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While the virus out there meddling big-time with our lives, danger is lurking in our email boxes too.