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Why Indian companies now prefer online launches

Why Indian companies now prefer online launches

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

What is driving the digital-first approach of traditional, legacy brands? Apart from the growing adoption of the internet in the country, brands are drawn to the agility of the medium.

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 3: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Russians win team Figure skating gold, Valieva first woman to land Games quads

Election 2019 set to loosen advertising purse strings

Election 2019 set to loosen advertising purse strings

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

GroupM said India would contribute $1.35 billion of incremental ad spends in 2019, emerging as the third largest contributor to global spends after China and the US.

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Pix: The hottest models at fashion week

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

A transgender, a professional diver and a dusky beauty are among the hotties who'll walk at Lakme Fashion Week this season.

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank will ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The central bank reduced the reverse repo rate -- the rate at which banks park their fund with the central bank -- by 25 basis points to 3.75 per cent.

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

As commodity prices rise, cars, home appliances to cost more

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Metal prices from copper to aluminum and tin have shot up by about 7-32 per cent in the past three months.

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business into a rapidly broadening field of Internet-connected devices.

For the great love of British TV shows

For the great love of British TV shows

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Love Sherlock, Dr Who, and Downton Abbey? Vanita Kohli-Khandekar finds out how the UK became one the world's largest creators of television content.

Xi plans to use CCP centenary to serve his goals

Xi plans to use CCP centenary to serve his goals

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

With his eye on next year's Party Congress, Xi Jinping is using the CCP's centenary celebrations to publicise the benefits for China from its leadership, and boost his image and contribution to China's rise, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer.

US President Trump's 2005 taxes revealed!

US President Trump's 2005 taxes revealed!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Trump paid an effective tax rate of 24 per cent and saved millions of dollars in additional taxes by claiming the losses, according to the document, the first two pages of which were obtained by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Cay Johnston and first shared on "The Rachel Maddow Show.

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

Rediff.com23 May 2020

F1, Silverstone still optimistic despite UK quarantine rules

India - Pakistan rivalry gets ugly Down Under, four hurt in brawl

India - Pakistan rivalry gets ugly Down Under, four hurt in brawl

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Four persons have been injured when a brawl broke out between cricket fans watching the tense India-Pakistan World Cup match on television at a Sydney club.

Assess coronavirus in calm manner: Xi tells Trump

Assess coronavirus in calm manner: Xi tells Trump

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Another 3,143 new cases of infection were reported, which took to 31,161 the total number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus infection from 31 provincial-level regions.

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

While every other team practises their hardest in the few hours left for the Rio Olympics 2016, the Indian contingent was left looking for rooms, extra pair of jerseys and assembling chairs.

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'We have to think today about those people who died due to COVID before their time, those many grandparents who took their grandchildren to see Atalanta for the first time and who aren't with us anymore. I am thinking about them above all'

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Women's empowerment campaign: Serena joins Priyanka Chopra-backed app

Women's empowerment campaign: Serena joins Priyanka Chopra-backed app

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Bumble began in 2014 as a dating platform for women to start discussions with potential male partners. The company is aiming to promote newer functions, Bumble BFF and Bumble Bizz, which help women find friends and build business networks, alongside dating.

'Black Panther' Eusebio passes into the ages after heart attack

'Black Panther' Eusebio passes into the ages after heart attack

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Portugal football legend Eusebio, who was top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, has died from a heart attack at the age of 71, Portuguese media reported on Sunday.

Star India wins IPL media rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore

Star India wins IPL media rights for Rs 16,347.50 crore

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Star India successfully bagged the global media rights for the next five seasons of Indian Premier League -- including broadcast and digital -- for a massive Rs. 16,347.50 crores ($2.55 billion), in Mumbai, on Monday.

One billion watched 2014 World Cup final on TV

One billion watched 2014 World Cup final on TV

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

More than one billion television viewers watched last year's World Cup soccer final between Germany and Argentina in Brazil although audience figures for the tournament were slightly down because of adverse kickoff times, according to a FIFA report.

Hero of South Africa Nelson Mandela dies at 95

Hero of South Africa Nelson Mandela dies at 95

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Nelson Mandela, the iconic South African anti-apartheid icon who spent 27 years in prison, died early on Friday morning IST. He was 95.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

McDonald's ends Olympics sponsorship deal early

McDonald's ends Olympics sponsorship deal early

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

US fast-food giant McDonald's Corp has ended its 41-year-long Olympic Games sponsorship deal three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.

Bloomberg eyes Indian TV feed

Bloomberg eyes Indian TV feed

Rediff.com16 May 2005

TCL eyes private label space in retail sector

TCL eyes private label space in retail sector

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

TCL Holdings, the Chinese consumer durables major, is eyeing the private label opportunity offered by the impending boom in the retail sector.

TCL eyes private label space in retail sector

TCL eyes private label space in retail sector

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

TCL Holdings, the Chinese consumer durables major, is eyeing the private label opportunity offered by the impending boom in the retail sector.

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

PIX: How the pandemic has changed tennis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Masks were required and high-fives banned, with signs reminding those in attendance to maintain proper social distancing.

The DTH war hot up in US

The DTH war hot up in US

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Pix: Shriya sizzles, Bryan Adams rocks!

Pix: Shriya sizzles, Bryan Adams rocks!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

LG to launch World Cup special TV

LG to launch World Cup special TV

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

LG Electronics, the official global partner of the ICC Cricket World Cup, will be launching a limited edition of official 29-inch colour televisions in India.

PHOTOS: The growing popularity of women's football...

PHOTOS: The growing popularity of women's football...

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Global television audiences for the Women's World Cup in Canada bounced sharply higher in the opening days of the tournament and merchandise flew off the shelves, underscoring the growing popularity of the beautiful game.

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Classic moments from the Football World Cup - Part 3 (1970 to 1982)

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The third of a five part history of the World Cup from Uruguay in 1930 up to the preparations for the 2014 finals in Brazil.

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby gets smarter

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Can Bixby 2.0 take on Siri and Alexa?

We Indians love binge-watching!

We Indians love binge-watching!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The term binge-watching was the runner up in Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year in 2013. Indians may have come late to the party a little later, but we're making up for lost time, says Shuma Raha.

TV journalists have become politicians!

TV journalists have become politicians!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

India's news broadcasters are a national shame that have polarised Indians, observes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Do you know these actors' first films?

Do you know these actors' first films?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at the lesser known films of these stars.

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Think Xiaomi. Think T-shirts. TVs. Suitcases...

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Xiaomi now a lifestyle player, quietly launching a slew of non-smartphone products like Mi branded luggage, backpacks, apparel, U-shaped pillows, pens, home security cameras and air purifiers.

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Women's World Cup make all the right noises

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The 2017 Women's World Cup will see a 10 times increase in prize money to $2 million with every ball of the tournament broadcast live, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has said.