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The Coming Battle of the Bots

The Coming Battle of the Bots

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'The 2019 election and the run-up to it will certainly see bots being deployed in large numbers on all sides.'

Where to invest for a monthly income

Where to invest for a monthly income

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Baby girl becomes tsunami symbol

Rediff.com7 Jan 2005

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Veteran journalist Praful Bidwai passes away

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Journalist, social science researcher, human rights activist and Rediff.com contributor, Praful Bidwai has passed away. He was 66.

Own a car? You can get quick funds

Own a car? You can get quick funds

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

#MeToo movement sweeps into Indian media

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Twitter erupts with women from the media outlining horrifying tales of sexual harassment and molestation.

Want to become a journalist?

Want to become a journalist?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication invites applications for its one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism through Distance Learning.

We don't censor commentators, claims Srinivasan

We don't censor commentators, claims Srinivasan

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

BCCI President N Srinivasan has rejected accusations that the Indian Cricket Board censors commentators employed by it, insisting that it does not "interfere with the freedom of the press".

The 'Black Lives Matter' photo that's breaking the internet

The 'Black Lives Matter' photo that's breaking the internet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Image is being defined as iconic and a powerful image of the ongoing struggle between law enforcement and black Americans.

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

IS demands $200mn ransom in 72 hours to spare life of 2 Japanese hostages

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The dreaded Islamic State militia on Tuesday posted a video showing two Japanese captives, threatening to execute them if their nation's government failed to pay up a ransom of $200 million (over Rs 1,200 crore) within 72 hours.

How to keep your job in 2019

How to keep your job in 2019

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

These simple tips will help you stay saleable, relevant and marketable at the workplace.

Save for marriage, home, holiday

Save for marriage, home, holiday

Rediff.com16 Jan 2006

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Will BCCI allow Indian players for Afghanistan Premier League?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Friday launched its very own franchise-based T20 league, to be held in the UAE in October, but the BCCI is expected to maintain its current stand of not allowing Indian players to turn freelancers.

IPL boss Rajiv Shukla defends Thakur over links with bookie

IPL boss Rajiv Shukla defends Thakur over links with bookie

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Indian Premier League governing council chairman Rajiv Shukla, on Monday, avoided commenting on reports of Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur allegedly being seen with a bookie and said that he would comment on the matter only after getting any evidence.

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Two Indians found dead in Oman

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Two Indians, including a 31-year-old mother, were found dead under mysterious circumstances in Oman, a media report said on Tuesday.

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Now, loans for all your lifestyle needs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

You can get a lumpsum sanctioned, but you may draw only part of it and pay interest on the amount used.

A chestful of laughs

A chestful of laughs

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Delhi court declines summoning Smriti Irani in 'fake' degree case

Delhi court declines summoning Smriti Irani in 'fake' degree case

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The court said the plea was filed to "needlessly harass" her as she was a union minister.

US magazine outsources work to India

US magazine outsources work to India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

US technology and business magazine Business 2.0 outsourced a section of the magazine's latest issue to Indian editors, a USA Today report said.

Before beheadings, IS hostages were tortured, starved

Before beheadings, IS hostages were tortured, starved

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Islamic State militants threatened slain American journalist James Foley and other Western captives with execution, waterboarding and starvation ahead of their beheadings, according to a media report.

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Will Kohli's knock spur his teammates?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli's hundred in the first Test against England provides just the kind of inspiration that a struggling Indian batting line-up needed, feels Chris Gayle.

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

ICC-BCCI deadlock on tax exemption issue likely to continue

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

One of the key issues will be tax exemption sought by the ICC for the future global events in India like the 2021 Champions Trophy and the 2023 World Cup.

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.'

'I never wanted to get a job'

'I never wanted to get a job'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Meet 20-yr-old Aditya Vikram, a self-learned app developer who chose starting a business over a formal education.

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

FAQs: How to combat sexual harassment at workplace

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Trial by the media can be avoided if the industry itself devises effective mechanisms to bring this to an end

'No one is interested in you unless...'

'No one is interested in you unless...'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

...'You create your own success.'

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

US journalist working on Sterlite documentary asked to leave India

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Mark Scialla had interviewed several people on December 28 and 29 on alleged health issues faced by them due to the now closed Sterlite copper plant. Rambha said the visa clearly stated that the American national should not embark on any work except tourist activities.

Vaidik's meeting with Saeed is treason, says Sena chief Uddhav

Vaidik's meeting with Saeed is treason, says Sena chief Uddhav

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

Mounting pressure on the Modi government to act against journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik for meeting 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed, Bharatiya Janata Party ally Shiv Sena on Wednesday said the Centre cannot just shrug off its responsibility in the matter.

Imposter posing as ex-Pakistan cricketer appears on BBC

Imposter posing as ex-Pakistan cricketer appears on BBC

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

An imposter posing as a former Pakistani cricketer has duped the BBC.

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

Beware China! Vijender ready to deliver knockout punch...

Beware China! Vijender ready to deliver knockout punch...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he is aiming for another "early finish" when he faces WBO Oriental super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali of China in Mumbai on Saturday.

US Congresswoman Gabbard to say 'I do' in vedic ceremony

US Congresswoman Gabbard to say 'I do' in vedic ceremony

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

The first ever Hindu lawmaker in US Congress will tie the knot in Hawaii

It's only football

It's only football

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

South Korea scored, twice, and the German team crashed out of the tournament in the first round, for the first time in history. Uttaran Das Gupta discovers a stunned nation on a visit to Germany during the World Cup.

Trump picks Indiana Governor Pence as running mate

Trump picks Indiana Governor Pence as running mate

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

'I am pleased to announce that I have chose Governor Mike Pence as my Vice Presidential running mate,' Donald Trump wrote on his Twitter handle.

Shah Rukh Khan has strengthened Caribbean Premier League

Shah Rukh Khan has strengthened Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Caribbean Premier League may not be as popular as Indian Premier League but tournament's COO Pete Russell wants to indulge in fruitful discussions with the current regime of Board of Control for Cricket in India to convince them in allowing Indian cricketers for the T20 event.

Work culture of the future

Work culture of the future

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Every cog in the wheel must present its unique services at the moment of instructed haste, says Vikram Johri.

The Uber threat to Swiggy, Zomato

The Uber threat to Swiggy, Zomato

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

The ride-hailing company will soon launch UberEATS, which has been testing food and grocery deliveries since 2014, in India. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'When corporates have a stake in the government through contributions to political parties, democracy, which is supposed to work for the common man, doesn't.'

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Six working professionals tell us how they balance time between work and family.