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Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Wrong number: No sign of Foxconn's $5-bn investment in Maharashtra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Foxconn is yet to submit its land requirements to the Maharashtra government to set up its factories.

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Mukesh Ambani said the Digital India initiative has the potential to transform the lives of 1.2 billion Indians using the power of digital technology.

How LG aims to recover lost ground

How LG aims to recover lost ground

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

It is a make-or-break year for South Korean handset maker LG Electronics in India. As per market research firm IDC, the share of smartphones in the overall handphone market in India is expected to touch 9.3 per cent by 2016, up from 2.9 per cent during 2012, making it the fastest growing smartphone market among the emerging nations.

Ecommerce cos hit roadblock as lockdown set to continue

Ecommerce cos hit roadblock as lockdown set to continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

What is aggravating the situation is that e-commerce firms are facing huge shortage of delivery personnel. They have not been able to bring back their staff to work, despite offering higher pay and Covid-related insurance packages.

IN PHOTOS: Journalists protest J Dey's killing

IN PHOTOS: Journalists protest J Dey's killing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Journalists in the city on Monday staged a sit-in at the Mantralay (secretariat) premises, protesting the rejection of demand for a Central Bureau of Investigtion probe into the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

World Cyber Games: Win $4.20 lakh!

World Cyber Games: Win $4.20 lakh!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Samsung India Electronics Ltd, one of the leading companies in the field of digital technology, has brought the year's eagerly awaited cyber olympics called the World Cyber Games to Mumbai.\n

2 firemen die in major fire in Chandigarh

2 firemen die in major fire in Chandigarh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Bodies of 2 fireman were retrieved from the debris of a collapsed four-storey building in the wee hours, even as firefighting continued today after a major a fire broke out in it last night, in the Sector 17 area of the city, officials said.

Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Brand Trust: Samsung is No 1, followed by Sony, LG

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

While consumer electronics, technology, mobile phones, auto and sports-wear categories dominate the top 20, FMCG has only one entry in the list

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Govt relaxes location policy for industries

Govt relaxes location policy for industries

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The decision to delete rules governing locations under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act 1951 was taken at a meeting of the Union Cabinet. Earlier, the industries other than non-polluting electronics, computer software and printing were not allowed to be located within 25 km from the periphery of cities above population of one million.

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Raj Thackeray to appear before ED today

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Reacting to the ED's summons to Raj, his estranged cousin and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, in an intriguing comment, said he did not expect any 'solid outcome'.

PICS: India's top gadget brands

PICS: India's top gadget brands

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

eBay India has announced the eBay India Battle of Gadgets 2011. The event ranks India's most popular electronic gadget purchases online over a 12-month period based on an analysis of all eBay transactions. Here, then are the top gadget brands in India.

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Here's a quick glance at what's happening at CES 2012.

Paytm announces cashback plans for Diwali

Paytm announces cashback plans for Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Paytm has been preparing for the sale for the past three months.

6 dead, 200 injured in clashes between Pak police, protesters

6 dead, 200 injured in clashes between Pak police, protesters

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Pakistan called in the Army to restore order after violent clashes.

Mayawati suspends 2 cops for attacking journalist

Mayawati suspends 2 cops for attacking journalist

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

In a post-midnight action, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister ordered the suspension of two police officers who not only assaulted the local bureau chief of IBN - 7, but also tried to frame him in a false criminal case late Sunday night.

Samsung woos Indians to revive its fortunes

Samsung woos Indians to revive its fortunes

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

In India, Samsung is seeing strong competition from local company Micromax.

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A Silicon Valley IT company in the US has been ordered to pay $40,000 in back wages to eight Indian workers who worked up to 122 hours a week and received as little as $1.21 an hour.

Finmin directs taxman to quote email, phone no in e-notices

Finmin directs taxman to quote email, phone no in e-notices

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The step had been taken to lend the required 'authenticity' to electronic communications.

Flipkart sells half a million handsets in 10 hours

Flipkart sells half a million handsets in 10 hours

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Flipkart's Big Billion Days festive sale started on Oct 13.

Now, withdraw cash from a retailer

Now, withdraw cash from a retailer

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Payworld has launched Payworld Cash Point.

Is Sunburn anti-Indian culture? Vote

Is Sunburn anti-Indian culture? Vote

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Should politicians have a say on what events can take place in the country?

Only less than 8% engineers employable for core roles

Only less than 8% engineers employable for core roles

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The lowest employability figure across roles was observed in Chennai with employability for the civil design engineer roles as low as 1 per cent.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority which comes the federal information ministry on November 2 had asked all broadcasters to refrain from covering 72 banned groups including LeT, JuD and FIF under UN restriction.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

E-comm players see more buyers opting for no-cost EMIs

E-comm players see more buyers opting for no-cost EMIs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

As much as 20 per cent of the gross merchandise value (GMV) of sales made on e-commerce platforms is being financed through the no-cost EMI route, up from 4-5 pc two years ago.

Asked to bark, Chinese workers demand compensation

Asked to bark, Chinese workers demand compensation

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Twenty six former employees of the Shenzhen-based Chloride Phoenixtec Electronics Company in southern Guangdong Province had appealed to the city's labour arbitration authority, demanding that the company compensate them for insults and for the unfair dismissal of seven of them, state run Global Times reported on Tuesday.

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

The Chinese smartphone maker's focus on offline retail has helped it overtake Samsung in top 50 cities in India.

Cheering for medical heroes fighting COVID-19

Cheering for medical heroes fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Fighting the coronavirus pandemic is hard, in fact it seems impossible. Doctors, nurses, carers and paramedics around the world are facing an unprecedented workload in overstretched health facilities, and with no end in sight. They are working in stressful and frightening work environments, not just because the virus is little understood, but because in most settings they are under-protected, overworked and themselves vulnerable to infection. The risk to doctors, nurses and others on the front lines has become plain: Italy has seen at least 18 doctors with coronavirus die. Spain reported that more than 3,900 health care workers have become infected. In dire times such as these, people are trying their best to show their appreciation to the frontline workers. Here are some images -- from clapping for them to singing for them.. A 'thank you' in any way goes a long way around.

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

Pak ministers keep away from Ahmedis' funeral

Pak ministers keep away from Ahmedis' funeral

Rediff.com30 May 2010

Pakistani ministers, politicians and other prominent figures were conspicuous by their absence at the funeral prayers for 95 members of the minority Ahmedi sect killed in terror attacks on two mosques in Lahore. Most sections of the electronic media too did not cover the burial ceremony at Rabwah in Chenab Nagaron Saturday and Sunday.

PHOTOS: Heroes welcome for Belgium on World Cup return

PHOTOS: Heroes welcome for Belgium on World Cup return

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Belgium's soccer team received a hero's welcome in Brussels on Sunday, after achieving their best-ever World Cup result in Russia.

Mumbai choking on e-waste; 19,000 tons/year

Mumbai choking on e-waste; 19,000 tons/year

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

The report hints that even this shocking figure is at best modest, Satish Sinha, chief programme coordinator of NGO Toxic Link, said on Friday, releasing the report "Mumbai: Choking on e-waste".

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

Bose Corp aims to make India 3rd largest market

Bose Corp aims to make India 3rd largest market

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The company's second largest retail presence is in Japan with 23 stores. China currently has only 2 stores, both in Hong Kong.

Wipro ranked leader among global R&D service providers

Wipro ranked leader among global R&D service providers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

IT major Wipro on Monday said it has been ranked as a leader in the global R&D service provider survey by Zinnov Management Consulting for the fourth successive year.

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Technology can help India, UK forge new opportunities: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Modi, however, admitted that both countries face numerous economic challenges in the current global environment which directly affect trade and commerce

Pune engineer held in EVM theft case

Pune engineer held in EVM theft case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

A Pune-based engineer and activist has been arrested by the city police in connection with a Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) theft case. Mukund Lagoo, a civil engineer and a human rights activist was arrested on Tuesday after two days of questioning.

JLR launches new variant of Jaguar XF at Rs 45.12 lakh

JLR launches new variant of Jaguar XF at Rs 45.12 lakh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

JLR on Monday launched a new variant of Jaguar XF sedan for Rs 45.12 lakh

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Singapore hungry for more Indian investments

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Singapore wants more Indians to put their money in the city state and for starters, has picked out areas like chemicals, aerospace, electronics, energy and education.