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As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

As markets turn volatile, investors look to the stars for guidance

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The spread of COVID-19 and the accompanying mayhem caused the S&P BSE Sensex to drop over 38.5 per cent from its all-time high of 42,273.9 to a low of 25,981.2 on March 23. Those in the astrology and even numerology segments received more calls than before during the time.

20 satellites in 26 minutes! ISRO makes space history

20 satellites in 26 minutes! ISRO makes space history

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

This is ISRO's new record of launching 20 satellites, including those from the US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia.

How Kishore Biyani plans to woo more customers

How Kishore Biyani plans to woo more customers

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Future Group aims to increase customer spends - average of Rs 20,000 over 10 visits at its stores in a year

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Smart India Hackathon 2017 saw them build computer programmes or smartphone applications for 598 problems identified by different government departments.

What connects Flipkart and extra-terrestrial life?

What connects Flipkart and extra-terrestrial life?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

How much do you know Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, who has invested $ 100 million in a project to find extra-terrestrial life?

Fund crunch hits ambitious plans of space start-ups

Fund crunch hits ambitious plans of space start-ups

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

While Team Indus had backing from Nandan Nilekani, Ratan Tata and Flipkart founders Sachin and Binny Bansal, it could not even muster half of the Rs 4.5 billion it required for the mission to the moon.

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Finding Radha on Women's Day

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

'She exists alongside Sita, the archetype of the ideal woman,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Why Apple chose Hyderabad to set up its map development centre

Why Apple chose Hyderabad to set up its map development centre

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The city houses National Remote Sensing Centre and is also home to several companies offer geographical information system services.

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar talks of what's on and what lies ahead for the Indian space agency.

How much surveillance does a country need?

How much surveillance does a country need?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The eternal question remains unanswered, what price security and what cost liberty, says Vikram Sood.

10 Indian words the West 'stole' from us!

10 Indian words the West 'stole' from us!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Anita Aikara gives you 10 Indian words the West grabbed from us.

Indian startups' American dreams

Indian startups' American dreams

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Indian entrepreneurs increasingly looking to sell their products in US

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

The judge who will decide Chanda Kochhar's fate

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'It's still very early. I have just been handed over the matter and therefore I haven't formed any views on it as yet,' Justice B N Srikrishna tells Pavan Lall.

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Facebook India's 1st employee signs off; monetisation remains a challenge

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

During her tenure, Facebook's users in the country have grown from 8 million to 138 million, making India its second largest market after the US

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Will these movies win an Oscar?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Here's looking at some brilliant movies.

Microsoft springs hologram surprise; offers Windows 10 for free

Microsoft springs hologram surprise; offers Windows 10 for free

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Industry analysts were broadly excited at the prospect, but sceptical that it could produce a working model at a mass-market price that soon.

PSLV-C34 rockets India into an exclusive club

PSLV-C34 rockets India into an exclusive club

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The success of the PSLV-C34 mission is a result of ISRO's professionalism and the hard work put in by their scientists over the last many decades., says Ajay Lele.

With pride and humility: Made in India @MakeInIndia

With pride and humility: Made in India @MakeInIndia

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Pride is all ours and of those who made a beeline to Halls 3 and 5 that showcased indigenous defence technologies at the Make In India Week.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Why the Ambanis love this woman

Why the Ambanis love this woman

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Dolly Jain knows 325 ways of draping the sari, a talent that has taken her to the Limca Book Records.

Understanding Gaza's tunnel phenomenon

Understanding Gaza's tunnel phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The population in Gaza has, for almost a decade, been facing Israel-created 'blockage' from the rest of the world. The isolation has given rise to tunnel phenomenon, an underground route for the procurement of essentials, says Ajey Lele

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

This mother-daughter is making millions by saving the planet

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

By using recycled resources to create earth-friendly gifting options, the venture Surprise Someone is changing the way India smiles.

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

The young Indians who are shooting for the moon

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Some time before December 31, 2017, Bengaluru based Team Indus aims to land a vehicle on the moon.

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Bigg Boss 10: Wild theme, wacky participants!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Here's what went down in the curtain raiser episode.

Indian start-ups get back to basics

Indian start-ups get back to basics

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Start-ups have begun looking at ways to conserve cash.

'For the first time, we are seeing start-ups die in India'

'For the first time, we are seeing start-ups die in India'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Start-ups in India with high valuations are witnessing a fund crunch and drop in valuations as investors tighten their belts and look at businesses that are sound.

Delhi's hidden lakes off the tourist trails

Delhi's hidden lakes off the tourist trails

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Want to know about the hidden lakes in the urban sprawl of the National Capital Region? The author, Geetanjali Krishna goes on a trail in their search.

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Why 2017 will be critical for the advertising industry

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Viveat Susan Pinto & Niraj Bhatt in conversation with Nirvik Singh, chairman and CEO, Grey Group.

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

My trek to the hill fort of Harishchandragad

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

N Ghia explores the unexplored terrain of Harishchandragad through Pachnai, a few hours from Mumbai, and comes away with memories of a lifetime.

Losing yourself in China's capital

Losing yourself in China's capital

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Despite the language barrier, Beijing is a city where getting lost is not necessarily a bad idea

302 films in 365 days!

302 films in 365 days!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 302 films in 365 days on airplanes, on Netflix, Amazon, iTunes, Google, Hulu, DVDs and even on YouTube.

18 books to read in 2015

18 books to read in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Nilanjana S Roy compiles a list of the most eagerly awaited books next year.

Yoga, Akbar the Great and no jobs

Yoga, Akbar the Great and no jobs

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Job creation was mentioned 13 times in the BJP's 2014 election manifesto, yoga only twice. Has yoga taken precedence over jobs for the Modi Sarkar, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

His first film made Rs 175 crores!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'We had decided that if the audience liked Stree, then after two or three years we would plan a sequel.' 'Because of the kind of reaction we received for the film we have already started work on it.'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

Best ways a brand can reclaim its reputation after a crisis

Best ways a brand can reclaim its reputation after a crisis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

'The crisis-hit brand needs to react, and react without sounding outraged or angry. '

Satyajit Ray's Feluda turns 50

Satyajit Ray's Feluda turns 50

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

While Calcutta has transitioned to Kolkata, Satyajit Ray's detective, Feluda, has remained unchanged in the Bengali consciousness

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Sheena Bora Trial: How will the Indrani saga end?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Ever since Indrani's bail plea was denied by the judge her security has been stepped up. The message was clear. If she felt that unsafe she could get all the security she needed. But in jail she stayed.

Most wanted in India: Ethical hackers!

Most wanted in India: Ethical hackers!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Hackers have begun to emerge from the shadows of suspicion.

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

How Paris fell in love with coffee grown by Andhra tribals

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Retracing the journey that brought coffee from Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh to an upscale caf in the aristocratic district of Le Marais in Paris.