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5 networking mistakes you must avoid

5 networking mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Remember that connecting with someone does not guarantee commitment of any kind.

'Brands need to be brave'

'Brands need to be brave'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'When there are people who hate brands, it shows they are standing for something.' 'If you are trying to be everything to all people, you are failing.' 'Brands should be brave enough and take more stands on issues.'

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Advertisement on mygov.in gets 8,000 applications and counting; govt to maintain bank of CVs for future use

The MBA grad who's changing the lives of the underprivileged

The MBA grad who's changing the lives of the underprivileged

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Instead of taking up a plush corporate job, Shadab Hassan chose to start a school for underprivileged children.

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.

Netflix Next Gen: Change is coming

Netflix Next Gen: Change is coming

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

First phase of online video's growth is over. Netflix, Amazon developing new content ecosystem.

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The US government should not only look at salary, but also focus on skills while making immigration reforms

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

Love at first 'swipe': Cupid goes digital

Love at first 'swipe': Cupid goes digital

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

People are now increasingly using the digital platform to meet a new 'person'.

5 things you must do to bag an internship

5 things you must do to bag an internship

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

If you plan in advance, you could be lucky to get a paid internship.

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

'Never thought I'd come this far'

'Never thought I'd come this far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'I still remember I couldn't buy How To Learn Acting because I did not have sufficient money.' 'Later, when I searched for the book, I could never find it.'

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Analysts say the impact on Indian entities would not be immediate

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The US-based start-up developed a machine learning system that uses sensors in smartphones.

Blue Whale Challenge & the modern-day Pied Pipers luring our children to death

Blue Whale Challenge & the modern-day Pied Pipers luring our children to death

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

The Blue Whale challenge didn't spring out of nowhere. It belongs to the well-established tradition of the glamourisation of self-harm on the internet.

Will stocks crash globally in 2018?

Will stocks crash globally in 2018?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Just when stocks are seen as invincible, we should worry, warns Akash Prakash.

'I give him A+ for his speech'

'I give him A+ for his speech'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi's speech touched the poor and the rich.

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

As big funds vanish, start-ups stare at M&A for survival

As big funds vanish, start-ups stare at M&A for survival

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Experts argue that the top two players in each category will receive funding sooner or later, but for laggards, the market is still challenging

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Leading the Indian-Americans on the list is 49-year old Aneel Bhusri.

Over 1 million vacant IT jobs in US by 2018 and no candidates

Over 1 million vacant IT jobs in US by 2018 and no candidates

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Nasscom President R Chandrashekhar discusses the ramifications of Trump's 'Buy American-hire American' agenda with Raghu Krishnan.

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Base salary stagnates, but variable pay zooms at IITs

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

International pay packages have soared 10-30 per cent at IITs.

Make Mulayam PM, Rahul his deputy: Akhilesh

Make Mulayam PM, Rahul his deputy: Akhilesh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Rahul Gandhi, who was also present at the event, refused to comment on UP CM's proposal.

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

How Virtual reality is taking shape in the start-up world

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

In Mumbai, Xenium, an interactive digital agency, is launching a VR lounge later this month.

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'There is no tried and true recipe for creating Silicon Valleys.' 'Attracting and creating a mass of truly dynamic entrepreneurs is at the core and among the hardest and most necessary ingredients.' 'In the US, close to 60% of the top valued tech companies were started by immigrants who found the start-up climate to be superior to where they came from.' 'India would clearly benefit from attracting back its talented Diaspora, but it also needs to hold onto those entrepreneurs.'

10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

10.or D review: A worthy challenger to budget phones

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Here's why it's highly recommended for those looking for an affordable phone with latest features.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

Connecting women to technology

Connecting women to technology

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The National Digital Literacy Mission is helping educated women turn around their lives.

'Failure is a part and parcel of entrepreneurship'

'Failure is a part and parcel of entrepreneurship'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'As a society, we are very intolerant to failures which is contrary to entrepreneurship because all entrepreneurs will not succeed.'

Universal connectivity, net neutrality can coexist in India: Zuckerberg

Universal connectivity, net neutrality can coexist in India: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said universal connectivity and net neutrality "can and must" coexist.

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Shortly after a controversy erupted over government's plans to snoop on every message sent through WhatsApp, SMS, e-mail or any such service, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that social media websites and applications will be exempted from the purview of the draft National Encryption Policy.

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

By using recycled resources to create earth-friendly gifting options, the venture Surprise Someone is changing the way India smiles.

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'AI will be bigger than the advent of the Internet or the harnessing of electricity.' 'India must embrace it with all its might,' says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

Tech glitch shuts down Nasdaq market for 3 hours

Tech glitch shuts down Nasdaq market for 3 hours

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The shutdown was the longest in recent memory, and prompted US Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White to call for a meeting of Wall Street leaders to help insure the 'continuous and orderly' functioning of securities markets.

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

The Indian sixth-graders who are taking on Siri

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

At the GO-JEK hackathon in Bengaluru, there were over 100 people working on their projects. Most were between the ages of 25 and 30. All except the CoderDragons: Mrinal Jain is 11, and Shreyas Katuri is 12. Nikita Puri meets the pre-teens who are building a virtual voice assistant named Erica.

How Nearbuy aims to win the data intelligence battle

How Nearbuy aims to win the data intelligence battle

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

"If I am using data to build intelligence and personalisation for you, then it's meaningful," says Ankur Warikoo, co-founder and CEO, Nearbuy.

4 acquisitions in a year! Zomato founder on a shopping spree

4 acquisitions in a year! Zomato founder on a shopping spree

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The latest update is on Zomato's fourth acquisition overseas this year.

Beware of the TikTok app

Beware of the TikTok app

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

When it comes to embracing newer technology, youngsters are usually much faster than adults. It's this quick rate of adoption that also makes them susceptible to danger.