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Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Tackling Heatwaves In Cities

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

As Singapore, New York and Melbourne have shown, cities can mitigate the impact of heatwaves if they have the will to create green infrastructure, explain Amit Kapoor & Bibek Debroy.

Box office recovery, synergies could drive more gains for PVR-Inox

Box office recovery, synergies could drive more gains for PVR-Inox

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

PVR-Inox is in an inherently fickle business. If there is a string of flops, the box office collections will be weak. Conversely, Q2FY24, which witnessed several hits, has brought about an upside in revenues. However, the merger has led to market share gains and synergies that helped bring breakeven down to approximately 20 per cent occupancy.

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Connect with professionals in your field through LinkedIn, industry events and workshops. Attend job fairs, conferences and meetups to expand your network. Apply for internships or short-term projects to gain practical experience, suggests rediffGURU Aasif Ahmed Khan.

2025: Top 10 Stocks To Watch Out

2025: Top 10 Stocks To Watch Out

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

These 10 stocks represent the best mix of value and growth, offering relatively low price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, a high return on equity, and sufficiently high potential from current levels.

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

With digital adoption fast gaining currency, India is likely to see retail digital payments double to $7 trillion by 2030 from current levels, a study by Kearney and Amazon Pay said. In the report 'How Urban India Pays', Kearney-Amazon Pay said strong adoption of digital payments in online purchases has potentially led to a permanent shift in consumer behaviours, fuelling offline adoption as well.

Auto component makers to gain from new 4-wheeler electric vehicle policy

Auto component makers to gain from new 4-wheeler electric vehicle policy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The new four-wheeler (4W) electric vehicle (EV) policy may spur the entry of global majors. The manufacturing policy cuts Customs duty to 15 per cent, given a minimum investment commitment. It calls for a minimum investment of Rs 4,150 crore (about $500 million) for making electric four wheelers (e-4Ws), with manufacturing to commence within three years of approval.

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Want To Invest In Infrastructure Funds?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Investors should not go for lump-sum investments in infrastructure funds at this point.' 'The SIP route is the best to avoid any major disappointment.'

Modi 3.0's Plans For Ayushman Bharat

Modi 3.0's Plans For Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The Centre is considering a proposal on increasing coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme to Rs 10 lakh from the current Rs 5 lakh.

'Farmers are our Annadata'

'Farmers are our Annadata'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

This is the full text of the address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of India's 78th Independence Day.

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Tata Electronics' Rs 91,000 crore semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, in partnership with PSMC, will generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs in the region and construction of the mega unit is expected to begin this year, according to a statement on Thursday. The planned unit - India's first commercial fab, marks Tata Electronics' entry into the global semiconductor industry. Tata Electronics said it is "proud to lead India's entry into global semiconductor fabrication".

Covid still a threat, new variant under scanner: WHO chief

Covid still a threat, new variant under scanner: WHO chief

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Friday said though COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency for the world, it is still a 'global health threat' and a new variant of coronavirus is already under the scanner.

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

DGCA lists steps to deal with hacking aircraft navigation system

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Aviation watchdog DGCA has issued a circular to airlines and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on measures to deal with threats from jamming and spoofing of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) amid reports of such interference in the Middle East.

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

India, US, 12 other IPEF members ink pact

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India, the US and 12 other members of the IPEF grouping have signed a supply chain resilience agreement that would help mitigate risks of economic disruptions from supply chain shocks and improve crisis coordination. The agreement would help member countries like India to reduce their dependence on China and provide timely information to the IPEF member countries about potential supply disruptions. The COVID outbreak severely disrupted the global supply chain, as most countries were dependent on China for various products like pharma raw materials.

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Paris Opening: Of Lady Gaga, cabaret and a mystery torchbearer

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Lady Gaga brings cabaret to Paris opening ceremony on the Seine

India can sustain 8% growth, even higher: RBI bulletin

India can sustain 8% growth, even higher: RBI bulletin

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

India can sustain 8 per cent annual GDP growth and the conducive macroeconomic configuration may become a launching pad for a step-up in the country's growth trajectory, said an article on the 'State of Economy' in the central bank's March Bulletin published on Tuesday. Over the period 2021-24, gross domestic product (GDP) growth has averaged above 8 per cent. The global economy is losing steam, with growth slowing in some of the most resilient economies and high frequency indicators, pointing to further levelling in the period ahead, said the article authored by a team led by RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra.

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Why Hospital Stays Are Getting Shorter

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Every hospital now tracks length of stay closely.' 'More efficiency is brought into the system now.'

Top 10 Skills To Succeed At Work

Top 10 Skills To Succeed At Work

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Digital literacy is emerging as the professional language of 2024. It is the ability to process complex data sets, deploy critical communication technologies appropriately and validate your importance at your workplace, explains Jagdeep Kochar, managing director, Baker & Taylor India.

World's most hazardous nations to do business in

World's most hazardous nations to do business in

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

The Global Risks Index by Maplecroft in 2010 measured a combination of strategic risks that are having an increasing impact on the global operations, supply chains and distribution networks of corporations.

Looking for A Job? CV Not Shortlisted? Ask rediffGURUS

Looking for A Job? CV Not Shortlisted? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Ashwini Dasgupta offers advice on what you can do to grow in your career and shine at the workplace.

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rakotonirainy said it was vital for car makers, government and road safety experts to turn their attention to this global security threat.

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

How To Prevent Terror On The High Seas

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The world needs to wake up to this new dimension of war at sea and be prepared to face the 'unknown enemy' who have the advantage of attacking at their choice of location and time, cautions Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Modi flags challenges in the fast growing cross-border e-com

Modi flags challenges in the fast growing cross-border e-com

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday suggested the G20 trade ministers to work collectively to ensure equitable competition between large and small sellers as there are challenges in the fast growing cross-border e-commerce. In a video message at the G20 Trade and Investment Minister's meeting here, he also emphasised on the need to address the problems faced by consumers in fair price discovery and grievance handling mechanisms. "Digitising processes and use of e-commerce have the potential to enhance market access. "I am glad that your group is working on the 'High Level Principles for the Digitalization of Trade Documents'. These principles can help countries in implementing cross-border electronic trade measures, and reduce compliance burdens.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Sentiment turns stronger for steel stocks

Sentiment turns stronger for steel stocks

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Industrial metals (ferrous and non-ferrous) suffered great volatility once the Ukraine War began in February 2022. First, there was a sharp price rise due to fears of supply disruption, followed by weak global demand. China's weakness and rolling lockdowns have hit production and demand.

'Should construct 13,000 km of national highways in FY24'

'Should construct 13,000 km of national highways in FY24'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'The vision now is not just to look at national highways as a number of kilometres, but quality as well.'

'Follow zero tolerance': Health minister on cough syrup deaths

'Follow zero tolerance': Health minister on cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In an exclusive interview with PTI video, the minister also said an extensive risk-based analysis is done continuously to ensure the production of quality medicines in the country, and the government and regulators are always alert to ensure that no one dies due to spurious medicines.

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Google unveils a slate of AI tools for Indian developers

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Google unveiled on Wednesday a slate of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies for Indian developers at its first I/O Connect event for India, being held in Bengaluru. The company made accessible for Indian developers its faster, more accurate large language AI model accessible through PaLM API, Makersuite, as well as features on Google Cloud's Vertex AI. Google Cloud officially launched a new initiative in collaboration with Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, to help sellers build and scale commerce platforms across the country.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

End of a dream! Sony-Zee's $10 billion mega deal called off

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Culver Max Entertainment, formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), has terminated merger agreements with Zee Entertainment, which could have otherwise created a USD 10 billion media enterprise in the country.

Risks that may derail the Indian economy

Risks that may derail the Indian economy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Many things could play spoilsport for the Indian economy.

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Fearing FATF heat, Pak to upgrade group of banned outfits to 'high risk'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

The proscribed organisations will be examined under heightened security checks at all layers of legal, administrative, investigative and financial regimes, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Sensex plummets 624 points on global sell-offs

Sensex plummets 624 points on global sell-offs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Bucking the overall downtrend, shares of RIL rallied nearly 10 per cent, capping the Sensex loss to a large extent.

'Second-gen promoters more open to selling out'

'Second-gen promoters more open to selling out'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'There is not any negative connotation associated with it.'

Bajaj Auto's m-cap surpasses Rs 2 trillion-mark on Rs 4,000-crore buyback

Bajaj Auto's m-cap surpasses Rs 2 trillion-mark on Rs 4,000-crore buyback

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Bajaj Auto's market capitalisation (market cap) hit Rs 2 trillion mark for the first time. The stock of the two and three-wheeler major rallied 6 per cent to hit a new high of Rs 7,420 on the BSE in Tuesday's (January 9) intraday trade after its board approved Rs 4,000 crore share buyback at Rs 10,000 per share. The stock ended the day at Rs 7,093.75, up 1.55 per cent and its market cap a shade above Rs 2 trillion.

Reliance-NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in India

Reliance-NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

US technology company NVIDIA and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Friday announced a partnership to build AI supercomputers in India. "The companies will work together to build AI infrastructure that is over an order of magnitude more powerful than the fastest supercomputer in India today," the firms said in a statement. Days before the announcement, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

US designates 3 Pakistanis as global terrorists

US designates 3 Pakistanis as global terrorists

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

LeT commander Abdul Rehman al-Dakhil was named as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the Department of State.

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

RIL-Disney 'game-changing' deal gets a thumbs-up from analysts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Analysts have given a thumbs up to the Reliance Industries (RIL) and Walt Disney Co. (Disney) proposed a joint venture (JV). The stock of the Mukesh Ambani-controlled company gained nearly 1.5 per cent on Thursday to Rs 2,952 levels as compared to the S&P BSE Sensex that traded marginally weak, down 0.2 per cent to 72,172 levels in intra-day trades.

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

WHO again asks China to regularly share real-time data on Covid situation

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

The global health agency has asked Chinese health officials to share data on genetic sequencing, hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.