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10 Work Skills We Learned in 2025

10 Work Skills We Learned in 2025

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

AI didn't replace our skills in 2025; it rearranged their importance, says Vishal Sood, CEO and founder of Placecom.

Shreya Ghosal to spice up Women's WC opening ceremony!

Shreya Ghosal to spice up Women's WC opening ceremony!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Women's WC: Ticket prices start from Rs 100, Shreya Ghosal to perform at opening ceremony

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

'AI Can Improve The Lives Of Millions Of Indians'

'AI Can Improve The Lives Of Millions Of Indians'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'We're already seeing signs of superhuman capability.'

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play; eases internet blockades

Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play; eases internet blockades

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

The decision, which comes after a meeting with top government officials, marks a new phase in the easing of internet blockades that have restricted access to major global platforms for some time.

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

'It's For The Love Of The Country'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

'The amount of respect we have for people who guard our borders and put the country first.' 'Why do they do this?' 'The chances of not coming back are so high. Still, they take that risk.' 'It's for the love of the country.'

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

OpenAI's Back-to-School Shift

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

By giving students powerful tools early, these companies build long-term trust and affinity.

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), an industry body for startup ecosystem and app developers, on Monday filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against technology major Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising. The complaint outlined Google's dominant position and alleged abusive behaviour in both the online search and online display advertising.

'Google Wallet' for Android users in India launched

'Google Wallet' for Android users in India launched

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Tech titan Google on Wednesday launched the Google Wallet app for Android users in India, allowing them to securely store essentials like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, and public transport passes. The digital wallet, which becomes operational in India from Wednesday, comes as a complementary service to existing payment app Google Pay, a top official said.

IBM To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees

IBM To Lay Off Thousands Of Employees

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

The technology major confirmed that a 'low single-digit percentage' of its 270,000 employees would be affected in the fourth quarter of 2025.

The New AI Career Map For India's Youth

The New AI Career Map For India's Youth

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

AI is changing jobs in India faster than ever, but professionals are learning the real skill isn't coding -- it's adaptability.

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'It doesn't matter where you come from or what college you studied in. None of it defines your future. Just don't give up.'

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

American Tech Caught in Trade Crossfire

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'Amazon, Meta, Google, Microsoft have large operations in India and rely on smooth trade and data flows.' 'Restrictions could raise their costs, limit AI chip exports, and complicate their India strategies.'

The Major Crisis Facing Indian Students

The Major Crisis Facing Indian Students

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A startling United Nations study finds that only 10 per cent of students in India ever access professional career counselling.

HC issues notice to SRK, Netflix on Sameer Wankhede's plea

HC issues notice to SRK, Netflix on Sameer Wankhede's plea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued summons to actor Shah Rukh Khan-owned Red Chillies Entertainment and OTT platform Netflix on a defamation suit filed by Indian Revenue Services (IRS) officer Sameer Wankhede for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

AI Phones Catch India's Eye

AI Phones Catch India's Eye

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

GenAI smartphones are mobile devices that leverage large-scale, pre-trained GenAI models to create original content or perform contextually aware tasks.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

From LTCG to Will to Home Sale: Key Tax Answers

From LTCG to Will to Home Sale: Key Tax Answers

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.

Google Restricts AI Use for India Election

Google Restricts AI Use for India Election

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Google is also working with the Election Commission of India to enable people to easily discover critical voting information on its search platform -- like, how to register and how to vote -- in both English and Hindi.

India, US Push To Futureproof Trade Ties

India, US Push To Futureproof Trade Ties

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

India is seeking either an exemption or a longer timeline on the pharmaceutical tariffs, expected to kick in by July 31.

Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners

Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Office space owners are looking at good times ahead as rentals are expected to rise due to demand for Grade A office spaces outpacing supply that has been sluggish due to construction delays, long gestation periods and developers' interests shifting to residential.

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Do Long Working Hours Improve Productivity?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Initially, the lure of a big paycheck may feel rewarding. But, over time, professionals find themselves drifting away from family, friends and personal joys, observes Pradeep Pramanik.

HC orders Cong to take down AI video of Modi and his mother

HC orders Cong to take down AI video of Modi and his mother

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Patna High Court has directed the Congress party to remove an AI-generated video from its social media platforms that depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother. The court's order came in response to a petition alleging the video was defamatory and violated election laws.

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.'

10 Things You Didn't Know About Aneet Padda

10 Things You Didn't Know About Aneet Padda

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

As the actress turns a year older, Namrata Thakker lists down things you probably still don't know about her, in her own words.

Why SIP Beats EMI in the Long Run

Why SIP Beats EMI in the Long Run

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

EMI means you've already spent tomorrow's income; SIP means you're investing today's income to secure tomorrow, explains Ramalingam Kalirajan

Delhi HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's personality rights

Delhi HC protects Abhishek Bachchan's personality rights

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Delhi high court has protected the personality rights of Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, restraining websites and online platforms from illegally using his name or images for commercial gain without his consent.

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Google begins reinstating Indian apps after govt intervention

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Google on Tuesday began reinstating about 250 Indian apps it had delisted from its Play Store over a billing dispute as it caved in to government criticism, but the squabble may not yet be over.

Cost of H-1B fee hike? $500 mn for 5,000 new filings

Cost of H-1B fee hike? $500 mn for 5,000 new filings

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The magnitude of the new H-1B visa application fee for fresh petitions - math of which works out to USD 500 million in case of 5,000 filings - may nudge IT companies to expand offshore delivery or increase local hiring, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

H1B Visa Hike: Come Back Home, Say Experts

H1B Visa Hike: Come Back Home, Say Experts

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Returning Indians can leverage their international skills and the strong funding environment for start-ups here.'

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

India's Chess Titans Eye World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

India hosts the event from a position of unprecedented strength with a string of titles under its belt.

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Bengaluru is at a critical juncture, where its economic model, reliant on attracting and retaining skilled professionals, is directly threatened by a measurable decline in urban quality of life, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

All You Want To Know About EPF Withdrawals

All You Want To Know About EPF Withdrawals

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The 100 per cent withdrawal provision and the 25 per cent minimum balance provision have led to some confusion.

How Vibe Coding is Redefining IT Hiring

How Vibe Coding is Redefining IT Hiring

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

People with no knowledge of coding or computer languages can use vibe coding using plain English command with AI-assisted software development.

From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Two modules published by the NCERT, Swadeshi: Vocal for Local (for middle stage) and Swadeshi: For a Self-Reliant India (for secondary stage), carry excerpts from the prime minister's Independence Day address in which he stressed that self-reliance would drive India's journey towards a Viksit Bharat.

What You Must Know About Google's Gemini

What You Must Know About Google's Gemini

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says Gemini will eventually be integrated into Google's search engine, its ad products, the Chrome browser.

Fired by belief, Siraj redeems himself to take India home

Fired by belief, Siraj redeems himself to take India home

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'I woke up in the morning and checked google on my phone and took out a 'Believe' emoji wallpaper and told myself that I will do it for the country.'

Is Paytm Out Of The Woods?

Is Paytm Out Of The Woods?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'This marks a turning point for Paytm, with the regulatory environment looking much clearer than it has been in the last two years.'

Wankhede to amend defamation suit on Ba***ds...

Wankhede to amend defamation suit on Ba***ds...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court questioned IRS officer Sameer Wankhede over the maintainability of his defamation suit against Shahrukh Khan, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Netflix for allegedly maligning his reputation in their series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'.

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Ditch Quick-Money Lures This Diwali!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

: Build lasting wealth via disciplined, long-term mutual fund investing in India's compounding marathon, Shanaihi, Shanaihi, says Ramalingam Kalirajan