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Hacking: All it takes is good coding skills and greed

Hacking: All it takes is good coding skills and greed

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

After a group of young hackers beat companies that claim to spend a bomb on cyber security, Karan Choudhury reports on just how easy it is to exploit digital wallets.

'I have already started working on Kites'

'I have already started working on Kites'

Rediff.com21 May 2008

Prashant Rasaily was the runner-up in Gateway To Hollywood, a reality television show which gave a chance to budding filmmakers to go to Hollywood. Even though Prashant did not win, he bagged a prestigious project -- he will assist Anurag Basu in the Hrithik Roshan-starrer, Kites.

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

In India, private equity firms bet big on shopping malls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The rise of the mall in India, at a time when many in the United States are becoming debt-ridden white elephants.

'This is like the fall of the Berlin wall'

'This is like the fall of the Berlin wall'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

'The time has come for us to work for change and we will.'

Protesting farmers stay firm as Delhi shivers at 1.1C

Protesting farmers stay firm as Delhi shivers at 1.1C

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

The government and the farm unions had reached some common ground on Wednesday to resolve the protesting farmers' concerns over rise in power tariff and penalties for stubble burning, but the two sides remained deadlocked over the main contentious issues of the repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee for MSP.

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Modi will meet President Obama at the White House on September 29 and 30, US officials said.

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Here's what Justin Bieber will do in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2017

And the itinerary for his trip is ready!

India likely to get a booster on crude oil and trade fronts

India likely to get a booster on crude oil and trade fronts

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

With Iran reaching an agreement on its nuclear programme, India is expected to be one of the major gainers.

PHOTOS: Indian teen Gaurvi conquers English Channel

PHOTOS: Indian teen Gaurvi conquers English Channel

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

16-year-old Gaurvi Singhvi, who hails from Udaipur, crossed the English Channel in 13 hours and 26 minutes.

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'I am not afraid of BJP. I am not armed with lathi or stone, let them come to me and reply to my questions which they will not'

Why the Iran nuclear deal will be useful for India

Why the Iran nuclear deal will be useful for India

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

'If the Iran nuke deal holds, Iran becomes a gateway to Afghanistan, and a better one than Pakistan because the route is not so mountainous. Correspondingly, I imagine Pakistan's value to the US will fall,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

How to DEFEAT the Naxals!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Defence, development and democracy is the formula to defeat Naxalism.'

Pics: 10 reasons why you must visit Himachal in winter, not summer!

Pics: 10 reasons why you must visit Himachal in winter, not summer!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Rediff readers share the winter secrets of the Himalayan state.

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

'Maharashtra govt is doing this to outdo Patel statue'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

'The Statue of Unity is wasteful expenditure, but engineering-wise they have chosen the right place and correct spot. It is a simple statue and well executed.' 'Here, the government has chosen a wrong spot. They have chosen a wrong design.' 'The Shivaji Maharaj statue is holding a sword and the length of that sword is 48 metres, which is equivalent to a 16-storey building!'

Luxury cars begin Northeastern road trip

Luxury cars begin Northeastern road trip

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Audi and Mercedes-Benz have already opened dealerships in Guwahati -- a gateway to all the north-eastern states -- and BMW intends to join them soon. Ajay Modi reports.

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

'Trump of Tropics' to be R-Day chief guest

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

With Donald Trump unable to make it, Modi settles for Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

'The start up scene in India is unbelievable'

'The start up scene in India is unbelievable'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

'Over the next 10 years we expect more than 100,000 new start ups to come up and create more than $500 billion in value and 3.5 million to be employed in these start ups.' 'And these are the start ups that will be solving India's problems.'

Two Navy ships on display in Mumbai Fest

Two Navy ships on display in Mumbai Fest

Rediff.com21 Jan 2006

According to the naval authorities, arrangements have been made at the Gateway of India from where boats will take people to the the naval anchorage area for a guided tour.

Kangana, Diljit Dosanjh in Twitter war over farmers' protest

Kangana, Diljit Dosanjh in Twitter war over farmers' protest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The two, one a celebrity singer-actor from Punjab and the other a Bollywood star known for her combative comments, began bickering on the social media platform on Wednesday evening and continued till well into Thursday.

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The start of Indian lobbying in the US can be traced back to Pakistan's anti-India lobbying. Policy wonk Ashok Sharma documents this journey and its catalytic role in transforming the US-India relationship.

Internet services hit as cable cut off Egypt's coast

Internet services hit as cable cut off Egypt's coast

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Airtel says to avail alternative routes to keep services on.

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

ASK AJIT: 'Accumulate', 'Hold' Or 'Exit'?

Rediff.com11 May 2021

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

How India should deal with Pakistan

How India should deal with Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Sanjeev Nayyar suggests 16 measures by which we can tackle our unrelenting and untrustworthy neighbour.

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Make In India: Expect Rs 12,92,000 crore in actual investment

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

It rained investments on India as the Make In India programme, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a focus on the manufacturing sector, raked in Rs 15,20,000 crore in committed investments.

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Ayodhya decked up to welcome Korean First Lady

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations.

Sena editorial backs girl with 'Free Kashmir' poster

Sena editorial backs girl with 'Free Kashmir' poster

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Mehek Prabhu, a woman from Mumbai, displayed a ' Free Kashmir' placard at Gateway of India during protests against JNU attacks, after which the BJP cirtiicsed the Shiv Sena-led govt for 'tolerating anti-national activities'.

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The hotel chain intends to have a worldwide presence and reduce its dependence on the home market.

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

India to offer visa-on-arrival facility for all but 8 countries

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

India will extend the visa-on-arrival facility to all countries except eight with effect from September. The countries not covered under this single-entry e-visa facility, meant for purposes other than paid employment and education with a one-month time limit, are Pakistan, Sudan, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Sri Lanka and Somalia. The facility is currently available to 11 countries, including New Zealand, Singapore, Luxembourg, Japan and Finland.

B K S Iyengar, U R Ananthamurthy: India's beacons

B K S Iyengar, U R Ananthamurthy: India's beacons

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

What B K S Iyengar and U R Ananthamurthy embodied was a cultural self-confidence. This is why their sense of being Indian and Hindu was non-competitive, non-combative and even non-comparative with other cultures and religions, says Rajni Bakshi.

India and Australia inch closer on defence ties

India and Australia inch closer on defence ties

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

That Australia is ready for a substantive engagement is evident from its 2013 Defence White Paper, which emphasised the need to build stronger defence relations with India, says Ajai Shukla

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.

From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus

From crowds to ghost towns: Before and after coronavirus

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The world is slowly going into lockdown trying to stop the spread of the dangerous coronavirus disease, leading to cities and famous attractions turning eerily deserted. Many streets, train stations, mass transit systems and restaurants are now eerily empty. You can scarcely avoid seeing images of the emptiness -- the cleared streets and squares of St Petersburg, the missing throngs outside the temples of Kyoto, the abandoned restaurants in most Chinatowns, some of which have had to close. This astonishing moment when the world hit pause on normal life will never be forgotten by those who lived through it. Take a look.

PM renames Kolkata Port Trust after Syama Prasad Mookerjee

PM renames Kolkata Port Trust after Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Modi, while addressing the 150th anniversary programme of Kolkata Port Trust, invoked Mookerjee and B R Ambedkar and said their contributions had led to the development of the country post Independence, but suggestions made by them were not implemented after they resigned from the government.

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

'Slumdog Millionaire opens doors for me as a diplomat'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

'If I get posted to a place, if people engage with me just as an Indian diplomat, I have X amount of leverage.' 'But when they look at me as the high commissioner of India and the author of Slumdog Millionaire, many more people are willing to meet me, more quickly than they would as a pure diplomat.'

Mumbai unites in grief, anger over rape victim's death

Mumbai unites in grief, anger over rape victim's death

Rediff.com29 Dec 2012

The death of the 23-year-old Delhi gangrape victim on Saturday prompted peaceful protests and sharp reactions from political leaders and activists, with people from all walks of life joining in condolence meets and peace marches in Mumbai.

Soon, you won't need to switch off mobiles during flights

Soon, you won't need to switch off mobiles during flights

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Availability of Wi-Fi is also expected to provide local airlines an additional source of revenues amid stiff competition in the fast growing Indian aviation market.

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Why this general's visit to India was so important

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Thailand's importance to India's Act East policy is too significant to be overlooked.

India has a major stake in Indo-Pacific region: Navy chief

India has a major stake in Indo-Pacific region: Navy chief

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Asserting that "maritime muscle flexing" by some countries and other factors have made the Indo-Pacific region "more contested and more volatile," naval chief Admiral Sunil Lanba on Tuesday said that the Indian Navy has its task cut out as it has been a major security provider in the region.

What to do if your digital payments go wrong

What to do if your digital payments go wrong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Electronic transactions are rising fast, so are cases of payment failure and delayed settlement. One needs to be proactive.