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Software startup Postman's valuation tops $5.6 bn after $225 mn fundraise

Software startup Postman's valuation tops $5.6 bn after $225 mn fundraise

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Postman, a leading application programming interface platform, has secured $225 million in a Series D round, placing its valuation at $5.6 billion. With this, Postman has emerged as the most-valued software-as-a-service (SaaS) firm started by Indian founders, overtaking web and mobile testing firm BrowserStack, which was valued at $4 billion in June. The valuation of the San Francisco-headquartered firm with offices in Bengaluru, where it was founded, has almost trebled in just about one year and risen multi-fold since 2019. Postman, with team members spread across four continents, had secured $150 million in a Series C investment round led by Insight Partners at a $2-billion valuation last summer.

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Democracy in our veins, no discrimination against minorities: Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

India believes in sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas, sabka prayaas and walks ahead with it, Modi said.

Photos! A delicious looking gingerbread city

Photos! A delicious looking gingerbread city

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Take a look at the architectural gingerbread houses on display at the V&A Museum in London.

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

With eye on China, PM's Op-Ed hails India-Japan ties

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun.

How to apply for LGTBI job fair in India

How to apply for LGTBI job fair in India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Companies such as Uber, Accenture, BNY Mellon, The Lalit, Kronokare and Unhotel will be hiring candidates for various roles.

Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs, batteries in Gujarat

Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs, batteries in Gujarat

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

Speaking at the forum, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) representative director and president Toshihiro Suzuki said, "Suzuki's future mission is to achieve carbon neutrality with small cars. "We will continue active investment in India to realise Self-reliant India (Atma-nirbhar Bharat)." Under the MoU, the company's wholly-owned arm Suzuki Motor Gujarat Pvt Ltd (SMG) will invest Rs 7,300 crore for the construction of a plant for BEV batteries at a land neighboring to SMG's existing plant by 2026.

Govt seals deal for 30cr vaccines from Hyderabad firm

Govt seals deal for 30cr vaccines from Hyderabad firm

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine of Biological-E is currently undergoing phase-3 clinical trial after showing promising results in phase 1 and 2 trials.

S&P index to remove Adani Ports for links with Myanmar military

S&P index to remove Adani Ports for links with Myanmar military

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

S&P Dow Jones Indices on Tuesday said it will remove Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone from its sustainability index following reports of its business ties with Myanmar's military that has been accused of human rights violations after a coup. The Adani Group firm is building a $290 million port in Yangon. In a statement, S&P Dow Jones Indices said: "Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone will be removed from the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices following a media and stakeholder analysis triggered by recent news events pointing to heightened risks to the company regarding their commercial relationship with Myanmar's military, who are alleged to have committed serious human rights abuses under international law."

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Kerala adoption row: Baby's DNA matches with mother

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

After being informed about the test result, the couple went to the Nirmala Sishu Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram under the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to see the baby whom Anupama had last seen when he was just 3 days old.

US backs India, angry with my Russia visit, says Imran Khan

US backs India, angry with my Russia visit, says Imran Khan

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

He said as per the US, India was a sovereign state, so "what are we then?" he asked.

WFH: Lack of trust affects productivity

WFH: Lack of trust affects productivity

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'When people feel they are trusted, they invariably do their best, both as individuals and as a collective team.'

World's 13 amazing architectural marvels

World's 13 amazing architectural marvels

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Thirteen buildings have received the RIBA International Awards for architectural excellence.

Indian-Americans to play major role in Indo-US ties

Indian-Americans to play major role in Indo-US ties

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The growing Indian-American community will play a major role in strengthening ties between India and the US, with the diaspora making significant contributions in fields such as technology, services and economy, a senior US State Department official has said.

Xi offers to cooperate with India for COVID-19 vaccine

Xi offers to cooperate with India for COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

So far the coronavirus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has infected more than 54 million people around the world and killed over 1.3 million others.

PICS: Bumrah bags 4 as India's pacers demolish England

PICS: Bumrah bags 4 as India's pacers demolish England

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

India 21 for no loss at stumps on Day 1 after bowling out England for 183 in the first Test, in Nottingham, on Wednesday.

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Working group on space to be among Quad leaders' announcements

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Quad leaders are also planning to roll out vaccine deliverables and announce a series of measures in the field of healthcare and infrastructure sector, officials in Washington, DC said.

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

10 steps to make Happiness a habit

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Remember that everything originates from a thought, everything is just a thought, until you act on it, and thoughts can be changed.

Does Modi govt have an Afghan Policy?

Does Modi govt have an Afghan Policy?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

The flawed Indian policy toward Afghanistan is missing the woods for the trees. The Modi government doesn't have a 'big picture', observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.

China perceives rising India as 'rival'; wants to constraint its partnership with US, allies: Report

China perceives rising India as 'rival'; wants to constraint its partnership with US, allies: Report

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Coming ahead of the transition of power from Donald Trump's administration to President-elect Joe Biden's administration after the November 3 US presidential election, the detailed policy document highlights that China is undermining the security, autonomy and economic interests of many nations in the region.

India is a very special and important country: Zuckerberg

India is a very special and important country: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said India is a very special and important country with a remarkable entrepreneurship culture, as he sought to push deeper the just-launched payments services that allow users to make payments over WhatsApp. Last month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for rolling out its payments services in India. In 2018, WhatsApp started testing its UPI-based payments services in India -- a global first -- with about a million users.

Mahindra ties up with Ola, eyes Rs 2,600-cr incremental revenue

Mahindra ties up with Ola, eyes Rs 2,600-cr incremental revenue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

If the alliance works out as planned, it will give a big boost to Mahindra, as it has been struggling with its only car model Verito, managing to sell around 200 units a month

After facing criticism, govt may rewrite airport privatisation policy

After facing criticism, govt may rewrite airport privatisation policy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

In the upcoming round of privatisation, unviable airports are likely to be clubbed with six main airports and a prospective bidder may be restricted to bid for two airports.

US renames Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command

US renames Pacific Command as US Indo-Pacific Command

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The latest announcement was made by the US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis during the change of guard ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbour wherein Admiral Phil Davidson replaced Admiral Harry Harris as Commander, US Indo-Pacific Command or IndoPacom.

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

London tube attack: Police arrest second man

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Earlier, an 18-year-old man was arrested in the port area of Dover. None of the suspects have been named.

CII explains how keeping out of RCEP will 'harm' India

CII explains how keeping out of RCEP will 'harm' India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

According to the industry body, the 16-member RCEP has the potential to become one of the largest and economically dynamic trading blocs of the world, even bigger than the European Union.

US approves sale of 6 Apache attack choppers to India

US approves sale of 6 Apache attack choppers to India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

In addition to the attack helicopters, the contract also includes fire control radars; Hellfire Longbow missiles; stinger Block I-92H missiles; night vision sensors and inertial navigation systems.

Doval defamation: Court reserves order on whether to summon Ramesh, Caravan

Doval defamation: Court reserves order on whether to summon Ramesh, Caravan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Vivek, in his complaint, had said the magazine and Ramesh had attempted to "deliberately malign and defame" him to "settle scores with his father".

'I'm married, but I love my best friend'

'I'm married, but I love my best friend'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how to take control of your life.

How start-ups will evolve in 2019

How start-ups will evolve in 2019

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Tech start-ups will continue to take the lead in bolstering the regional economy, says Murali Talasila.

RBI allows fintech cos to set up regulatory sandbox

RBI allows fintech cos to set up regulatory sandbox

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

The RS allows the regulator, innovators, financial service providers and customers to conduct field tests to collect evidence on the benefits and risks of new financial innovations, while carefully monitoring and containing their risks.

Govt gets 92,000 calls on abuse during lockdown

Govt gets 92,000 calls on abuse during lockdown

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

"Confinement is fostering the tension and strain created by security, health, and money worries. And it is increasing isolation for women with violent partners, separating them from the people and resources that can best help them. It's a perfect storm for controlling, violent behaviour behind closed doors," UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka said in a statement calling the violence against women and girls 'a shadow pandemic'.

Liverpool inks deal with Baseline, to launch coaching programmes in UAE

Liverpool inks deal with Baseline, to launch coaching programmes in UAE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Baseline, a sports marketing, entertainment and licensing start-up company, has facilitated Liverpool Football Club to launch of the Club's first full-time coaching programme in the United Arab Emirates.

Those who oppose BRI, CPEC will never succeed: Xi to Bajwa

Those who oppose BRI, CPEC will never succeed: Xi to Bajwa

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

India has opposed the CPEC project and protested to China as it is being laid through PoK.

7 ways Indian startups will get a big boost

7 ways Indian startups will get a big boost

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

IIM Ahmedabad's CIIE signed a MoU with Tata Trust for founding partner for the Bharat Fund, which will provide seed funding to Indian entrepreneurs.

Why is Blinken Rushing to Delhi?

Why is Blinken Rushing to Delhi?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

The elephant in the room will permeate the conversations, predicts Rup Narayan Das.

Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The India centre, which is the seventh such facility for the company globally, will function as a satellite to Microsoft's Redmond-based Digital Crimes Unit.

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Obama appoints Indian-American DJ Patil as first US chief data scientist

Obama appoints Indian-American DJ Patil as first US chief data scientist

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Patil will help shape policies and practices to help the US remain a leader in technology and innovation.

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

'I do not own any ISL team,' clarifies Salman Khan

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Bollywood star Salman Khan used micro-blogging site Twitter to deny reports of him investing in Indian Super League team FC Pune City. The actor, who was believed to be the co-owner of the Pune franchise, posted: "I do not own any ISL team. My friends Dheeraj & Kapil Wadhawan had asked me to be their partner in FC Pune City.

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Hyderabad-born Nadella says it's not the AI engine, but the teams that build it as well as the algorithms to make it intelligent have to be diverse and inclusive, so that the solutions they build do not show up any sort of 'unconscious bias' that they may have.