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Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Rediff.com8 May 2017

10 things you must know about the Girls Who Code founder.

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The world must hang its head in shame for being a mute spectator to the 'cultural holocaust' in Tibet, says Major General Mrinal Suman (retd).

Caution: You are still being watched!

Caution: You are still being watched!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The government claims the existing safeguards under the law are adequate, lawful, towards a legitimate purpose and provide for a "proportionate interference" in citizens' right to privacy, reports Nitin Sethi.

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Mukesh plans another disruption, RIL to enter e-commerce

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Make no mistake, Reliance's entry into Indian e-commerce cannot be taken lightly. It is akin to a combine of AT&T and Wal-Mart challenging Amazon on its home turf, says Shailesh Dobhal.

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Hitting out at Gandhi, the BJP said it was his party's app that was sharing user data with his friends in Singapore.

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

NIA continues searches at Zakir Naik's offices

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

The National Investigation Agency carried out searches at the premises of controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, his NGO and a few associates for the third consecutive day on Monday, even as it blocked the website of outlawed Islamic Research Foundation founded by him.

5 Indians among Fortune's influential young people in business

5 Indians among Fortune's influential young people in business

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The Fortune's 40 under 40 list for this year was topped by Adam Neuman, Co-founder and CEO, WeWork.

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

In US for second visit, PM Modi has a packed schedule

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in New York on Thursday on his second visit to the United States, has a "packed schedule" ahead of him, during which he will address world leaders at a landmark United Nations sustainable development summit and interact with top CEOs and the Indian Diaspora in the Silicon Valley.

US trade body explains why H-1B visas need to be expanded

US trade body explains why H-1B visas need to be expanded

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Indian tech professionals are one of the major beneficiaries of H-1B visas.

EC to meet web sites about social media posts

EC to meet web sites about social media posts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The Election Commission has called for a meeting with websites on November 18 to discuss the use of social media by political parties and candidates in the ongoing five-state elections.

Tax benefits, duty cuts top India Inc's Budget wish-lists

Tax benefits, duty cuts top India Inc's Budget wish-lists

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

New government should consider reforming taxation rules.

Obama to promote sharing of cyber security threat info

Obama to promote sharing of cyber security threat info

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Though chief executive officers from Google, Yahoo and Facebook have declined to attend the summit, the Apple CEO Tim Cook will address the meeting during which he will announce his intent to fold the government's cyber security recommendations into its own cyber strategy.

Maatr review: Raveena shines in a shoddy revenge saga

Maatr review: Raveena shines in a shoddy revenge saga

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

A riveting combination of tough and tender, Raveena shines all the way.

Make English, not Hindi official language on social media: Jaya to PM

Make English, not Hindi official language on social media: Jaya to PM

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Terming the Centre's move on use of Hindi as being 'against letter and spirit' of the law, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to suitably modify the instructions to ensure that English was the language of communication on social media.

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.

Welcome Flatchat, forget brokers

Welcome Flatchat, forget brokers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A couple of log-in steps that essentially require you to share your personal details and preferences and your account is ready.

From the Indian Army to the fashion ramp

From the Indian Army to the fashion ramp

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Nikita Sahay was a captain in the Indian Army when she decided to quit her job and pursue her childhood dream. After a lot of failed attempts, Sahay, now 26, is finally living her dream and is happy at that.

Big Bazaar to log out of online venture

Big Bazaar to log out of online venture

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Future Group said customer acquisition costs, fulfilment costs and other expenses in e-commerce add up to 50 per cent of overall business costs, making it unviable

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Now, have a pet by your workstation

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Some start-ups, small businesses allowing pets at workplace

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Senior counsel, Diwedi submitted that technology is advancing and we have limitations of understanding the technological developments.

IT layoffs: Getting skilled is the makeover mantra

IT layoffs: Getting skilled is the makeover mantra

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Building front-end and stitching it with back-end is a task that IT firms are learning the hard way, finds Raghu Krishnan.

Will the print media finally wake up?

Will the print media finally wake up?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

'Demonetisation is just a trigger; the Indian print industry had this coming for years.'

'Brands need to be brave'

'Brands need to be brave'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'When there are people who hate brands, it shows they are standing for something.' 'If you are trying to be everything to all people, you are failing.' 'Brands should be brave enough and take more stands on issues.'

New challenge for Viswanathan Anand in Zurich

New challenge for Viswanathan Anand in Zurich

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Indian chess ace Viswanathan Anand will find himself in the unfamiliar position of starting as the lowest-ranked player when he takes on a tough field in his first Classical tournament since losing the world title, in the Zurich Challenge in Zurich at the Savoy.

US threatened Yahoo with huge fine over surveillance

US threatened Yahoo with huge fine over surveillance

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The documents shed new light on how the government dealt with US Internet companies that were reluctant to comply with orders from the secretive US Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which rules on government requests to conduct surveillance for national security issues.

How social media is denting the army's image in Kashmir

How social media is denting the army's image in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'With increasing use of social media for instant communication, the armed services better find a quick solution to the new challenge they face or else continue to remain on the back foot despite doing sterling work in combating the proxy war in Kashmir.'

Smart India Hackathon 2017: How we created the world's biggest hackathon!

Smart India Hackathon 2017: How we created the world's biggest hackathon!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

598 problems. 7,531 possible solutions. 10,000 students. Vivek Kulkarni takes us through the making of the 36-hour event.

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.

Inside the digital war rooms in battleground Bihar

Inside the digital war rooms in battleground Bihar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The election in Bihar will never be the same, reports Aditi Phadnis

10 ways start-ups can benefit from social media

10 ways start-ups can benefit from social media

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Nobody knows your business better than you. Do know that you need to be closely involved with the social media efforts for your start-up. It is not something which you can just hand over to someone and forget about it. To make it effective, you need to be as much involved in it. If you have the bandwidth and skills to do it in-house, I would recommend going with that option

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'It is really troublesome that someone in a position of power is misleading people and presumably, citizens of the country to give up data.' 'That is not a part of informed consent.'

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

VOTE: Who was your hero of 2019?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

The year is coming to an end and overall, it's been one hell of a year! We have had our share of ups and downs and we look forward to a better 2020. While we count down the days to the new year, let's also reflect on those who gave us strength to stand up in what we believe, the courageous who didn't bow down and the ones with gumption who inspired us to be better. We, Rediff.com, have selected 26 personalities, who we think are worthy of the title -- HERO OF THE YEAR -- and we want you, dear readers, to choose your hero!

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

IT firms breathe easy as Trump softens tone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

The US government should not only look at salary, but also focus on skills while making immigration reforms

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The ban has been in force since last Friday.

Nasdaq halt: Sebi reviews Indian stock exchange systems

Nasdaq halt: Sebi reviews Indian stock exchange systems

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

While the systems in place at leading Indian bourses are considered to be very robust and can withstand any possible technical glitches, it is advisable to conduct a precautionary check after an unprecedented three-hour trading halt at a large exchange like Nasdaq, a senior Sebi official said.

5 networking mistakes you must avoid

5 networking mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Remember that connecting with someone does not guarantee commitment of any kind.

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Modi eyes Silicon Valley on US trip as euphoria fades

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Western businesses and diplomats in Delhi privately say Modi's reputation as a man of action has been hurt by setbacks on economic reform.

The MBA grad who's changing the lives of the underprivileged

The MBA grad who's changing the lives of the underprivileged

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Instead of taking up a plush corporate job, Shadab Hassan chose to start a school for underprivileged children.

'Never thought I'd come this far'

'Never thought I'd come this far'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'I still remember I couldn't buy How To Learn Acting because I did not have sufficient money.' 'Later, when I searched for the book, I could never find it.'