News for 'Embrace Digital'

'If Shoojit sees me as grumpy, then so be it'

'If Shoojit sees me as grumpy, then so be it'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'The digital release is part of cinema's ongoing process of evolution.' 'One shouldn't avoid change. I wouldn't.'

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.

The T-Shirt Wars

The T-Shirt Wars

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan on the evolution of a cultural symbol.

What The Future Holds For MBAs In India

What The Future Holds For MBAs In India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Will MBA hybrid model be the focus for B-schools? Should B-schools focus on long distance programmes?

The freelancing way of life and business

The freelancing way of life and business

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Service sector and employees alike are embracing the gig economy in India.

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

10 JOB skills that really matter right now

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The ability to collaborate with your team and unlock synergies towards a common goal while operating from a remote location is one of the top and evergreen skills you can highlight on your resume.

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

PhonePe plans to ride on Walmart to become India's e-payments king

Rediff.com18 May 2018

PhonePe wants to dethrone its Alibaba and SoftBank-backed rival, Paytm, claiming that additional capital that Walmart will bring to the table will help it grow much faster

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

While online coaching has become a big hit during the lockdown, the path ahead is not easy, reports Rupesh Dutta.

THE ABBA Paradox

THE ABBA Paradox

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ageing is a funny process. After rebelling and exploring, the human being drifts to the ordered arrangement, he/she once left. As a youngster I outgrew ABBA while my mother continued to like them. In September 2021, when ABBA's first single in 40 years was launched, I sent the video link to my mother. Meanwhile, now in my fifties, I find myself curious to hear ABBA's new songs, notes Shyam G Menon.

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Army developing ways to deal with drone threats: Gen Naravane

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from State-sponsored elements or by states themselves, Army Chief Gen M M Naravane said on Thursday.

5 Things To AVOID When You Resume Work

5 Things To AVOID When You Resume Work

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

With the hybrid model in place, employees can take advantage of the working from office to build better working relationships, trust, and comradeship.

Banks should not feel threatened by fintech companies

Banks should not feel threatened by fintech companies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

'There will be partnerships between banks and fintech firms, but there will also be areas where they will be direct competitors.'

5 Skills To CHANGE Your FUTURE

5 Skills To CHANGE Your FUTURE

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Having the right know-how and being able to adapt to changing trendsd and industry shifts can make all the difference to how a business functions today.

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

CATS: India's Secret Weapon

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Burned by the shooting down of a MiG-21 aircraft and the capture of its pilot after a dogfight over the India-Pakistan border in February 2019, CATS eliminates the need to send pilots into enemy air space.

Hiring gets AI power, but scope is limited for some

Hiring gets AI power, but scope is limited for some

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Last year, it was not just the economy that slowed hiring. Employers were also unable to complete the verification process because of the lockdowns, resulting in delays in hiring and an increase in discrepancies between an employee's professed abilities and the reality. The experience is driving many companies to automation. In a recent EY survey, 56 per cent of the companies said they'd automated their processes, while 72 per cent felt technology could be leveraged to digitise employee records.

Huge opportunity for Uber-like services in India: Infosys CEO

Huge opportunity for Uber-like services in India: Infosys CEO

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Uber may be in the midst of a major controversy over a rape incident in India, but Infosys' CEO Vishal Sikka feels that digital services like this app-based taxi provider have huge potential in the country.

China's 'Sputnik Moment'

China's 'Sputnik Moment'

Rediff.com22 May 2021

'Seen in the context of world turmoil in face of the pandemic and the Chinese 'miracle' of being the only country in the world to control it, this is not merely a 'Sputnik' moment, but a 'Sputnik Plus' moment,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

10 life skills to master during lockdown

10 life skills to master during lockdown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Use this time to learn some basic workplace skills so you can fulfill your potential and take charge of your own growth, says Shreyasi Singh.

India Inc offer return gifts to get staff back to office

India Inc offer return gifts to get staff back to office

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

As Covid-19 cases recede, India Inc is once again tweaking work rules. Big tech companies such as TCS, Wipro and Infosys have either begun or are in the process of calling employees back to office in a staggered manner. A survey by Aon, a global professional services firm, has found that 60 per cent of tech firms now expect every second employee to come to office. More than half of the employees working in engineering and manufacturing firms are also being asked to return to work.

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

'Wish to see India, Pak players in each other's T20 league'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Akram wishes that Indian and Pakistani players could have played in each other's T20 league -- IPL and Pakistan Super League.

Why people now are so keen about growth

Why people now are so keen about growth

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Earlier, politicians thought voters demanded a ceiling on inflation. Now, people want a floor on growth.

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Should you invest in these 5 stocks?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

These five stocks, which have lagged the markets over the last two years, have doubled in value since March 23.

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Brands rush to tie up with Olympics

Brands rush to tie up with Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Companies are rushing to sign up and run promotions for the 2012 London Olympics.

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Why hiring by the four IT biggies dropped 76% in FY18

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Most large companies have curbed their hiring plans in 2018-19 because they continue to invest in digital technologies.

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

The sole Indian on the F1 grid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The split second decisions that reigning world champions Mercedes take during a race are a result of real time data provided by Tata Communications, Formula One's connectivity partner since 2012 and now the only Indian presence in the paddock.

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Will BPM firms' plan to change pricing model succeed?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

As more and more businesses move towards digital technology-enabled solutions such as chatbots to increase interaction with their own customers, BPM companies have seen a significant chunk of their revenue proceeds shifting towards business outcomes.

5% of insurance sales to be online by 2020: BCG-Google report

5% of insurance sales to be online by 2020: BCG-Google report

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

The online population forms a brand new market that cuts across borders, it added.

10 Essential Tips To Work Remotely

10 Essential Tips To Work Remotely

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

One key suggestion is to be mindful to practise respect and empathy consciously.

Larsen & Toubro all set to launch its 'Nxt' disruption

Larsen & Toubro all set to launch its 'Nxt' disruption

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Honed and utilised in-house for over three years, the engineering major's new arm - L&T-Nxt - will focus on AI, IoT, vitual reality and cyber security among other fields of digitisation.

Have you met these off-ramp beauties?

Have you met these off-ramp beauties?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Anita Aikara spotted these girls at fashion week.

Back to work after lockdown? 3 things to keep in mind

Back to work after lockdown? 3 things to keep in mind

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The work may not have changed but the manner in which it will be done, surely has. And it requires you to build new ways of working and corresponding skills to adapt to it.

TCS ranked 3rd most-valued IT services brand globally

TCS ranked 3rd most-valued IT services brand globally

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has been ranked the third most-valued IT services brand globally, after Accenture and IBM, according to a report by Brand Finance. Four Indian IT services companies -- TCS, Infosys, HCL and Wipro -- secured spots in the top-10 global tally.

Are achche din here for India's IT sector?

Are achche din here for India's IT sector?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

A new motivation needs to spread through the existing ranks to upskill and reskill themselves in the 55 new job roles for digital, says Ganesh Natarajan.

Men find muscular women attractive. Here's why!

Men find muscular women attractive. Here's why!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Thin is no longer considered to be attractive.

How many IT jobs will actually be created this year?

How many IT jobs will actually be created this year?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

The pace of job generation has slowed as IT firms look at automation to do testing

Shaheen Bagh protest: Occupation of public ways not acceptable, says SC

Shaheen Bagh protest: Occupation of public ways not acceptable, says SC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

"Democracy and dissent go hand in hand," it said, adding that the authorities have to act on their own and cannot hide behind courts in dealing with such a situation.

Reliance to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Reliance to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Reliance has a 24 per cent conversion rate of 'oil-to-chemicals' at present and may be targeting 70 per cent conversion.

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Investors, including large corporations, view them as a potential hedge against uncertainty, and mainstream investment banks too are jumping into the game.