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Anonymous India accuses Reliance Jio of privacy violation

Anonymous India accuses Reliance Jio of privacy violation

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

A war of words between Reliance Industries' Gautam Chikermane and hacker group Anonymous India broke out on Twitter.

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

British banking major HSBC on Thursday announced a consolidation exercise under which it will almost halve the number of branches in the country to 26, which will lead to 300 job losses.

Snapdeal all set to raise $500 million

Snapdeal all set to raise $500 million

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The move is a show of faith from three of the world's biggest technology companies in fast-growing Snapdeal

The Republic will always remains alive

The Republic will always remains alive

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

As long as even one Indian holds aloft Ambedkar's portrait and recites the Preamble, the Republic remains alive, says Mihir S Sharma.

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

India gets UK's support in fight against terror; NSG, UNSC bid

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Boosting trade and simplifying visa regime, apart from security and defence cooperation, were among the key bilateral issues. The two leaders also discussed regional and international matters of mutual interest.

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

John Kerry arrives in India on three-day visit

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in New Delhi onto participate in the fourth round of Indo-US strategic dialogue even as US announced to invest $100 million in India's burgeoning clean energy sector.

Migrant workers leave Mumbai in taxis, auto rickshaws

Migrant workers leave Mumbai in taxis, auto rickshaws

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Union officials said with increasing possibility of further extension of the coronavirus-induced lockdown, several auto and taxi drivers are going to their native places in their black and yellow coloured auto rickshaws and taxis.

Learn from Japan, Make in India

Learn from Japan, Make in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Technology and operations management expert Elliott N Weiss discusses manufacturing, the trouble with too much automation, and the need to strike a balance between people and artificial intelligence with Ritwik Sharma.

Net neutrality: Flipkart pulls out of Airtel Zero

Net neutrality: Flipkart pulls out of Airtel Zero

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Flipkart may walk away from ongoing discussions with telecom service provider Airtel for their platform 'Airtel Zero'.

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while Subramanian Swamy warns that India is flirting with a debt trap.

Bharti, UK govt consortium win bid for bankrupt satellite firm OneWeb

Bharti, UK govt consortium win bid for bankrupt satellite firm OneWeb

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

While Indian telecom czar Sunil Mittal's Bharti did not share deal details, UK Business Secretary Alok Sharma said his government and Bharti Global, will provide $500 million each.

Parliamentary committee to discuss net neutrality issue today

Parliamentary committee to discuss net neutrality issue today

Rediff.com21 May 2015

A Parliamentary Committee will discuss the controversial issue of net neutrality on Thursday at a meeting where officials of telecom companies like Airtel, Vodafone and Idea are expected to present their views.

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Pulwama probe: NIA used DNA tests to trace evidence

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

The case posed unique challenges, such as a lot of evidence having blown to pieces in the suicide attack and seven accused being subsequently killed in encounters. However, the central agency used forensic tests including DNA profiling of the meagre evidence to breach the dead ends.

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Why are Indians so nasty online?

Why are Indians so nasty online?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

'Arguments about politics and religion do not end in name calling and abuse when they happen face to face.' 'In person we are more balanced because we are aware we are being observed.'

DoT to consult more on net-neutrality rules

DoT to consult more on net-neutrality rules

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

DoT will have wider consultations with all stakeholders.

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Open to govt questions on privacy update, says WhatsApp head

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

In an interview to PTI, WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said the Facebook-owned company remains committed to privacy and security of users across India and will continue to explain to users that their messages are end-to-end encrypted.

'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

'This government seeks full control. No dissent'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'Many already toe the line, those on the fence will be nudged to stand with the government even more, those who are critical will face trouble soon.'

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Snapdeal

SoftBank buys $627 million stake in Snapdeal

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The cash-rich Japanese company made waves with its plans to grow outside its home base last year when it bought No. 3 US mobile carrier Sprint Corp for $21.6 billion.

TV 18's Net arm  to buy 3 cos

TV 18's Net arm to buy 3 cos

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

TV 18 Group's Internet arm, Web 18 will acquire three companies, Cricketnext.com, Compareindia.com and Urban Eye, aiding the group to further consolidate its focus on the Internet business.\n\n

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

'How can people mock poverty in a country like India?'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Sonali Shetty took on a restaurant that denied admission to street children.

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Regulators will need to allow the model to evolve to allow profits to flow, says Una Gulani.

Will India vote for Modi? Prannoy Roy answers

Will India vote for Modi? Prannoy Roy answers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'You've got to be a doer to be re-elected.' 'You don't have to be a great communicator or an orator any more because voters want to see action and development on the ground.' 'And they want a doer rather than just an orator.'

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Jayapal introduces Kashmir resolution in US Congress

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

It's a simple resolution, which cannot be voted in the other chamber, Senate, and does not have the force of law.

United Against Hate

United Against Hate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

United Against Hate started as an on-and-off campaign against lynching; today, with the passing of the Citizen (Amendment) Act, its members are on the street, protesting.

Flipkart raises $210 mn fresh funding from 4 investors

Flipkart raises $210 mn fresh funding from 4 investors

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Flipkart, India's largest e-tailer, raised $210 million in a fresh round of funding from a group of four investors led by internet-focussed investment group DST Global, it said in a statement on Monday.

New tech battlegrounds pitch East against West

New tech battlegrounds pitch East against West

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

More opportunity awaits in India, thanks to decent economic growth with a rising middle class that's just discovering the web through smartphones

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Despite the mega deal, Jio, FB will continue to lock horns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, have been demanding "same service same rules" regime which means that mobile applications providing calls and messaging services should also be made to comply with set of rules that are mandatory for mobile service providers.

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

'God doesn't need to send an angel from heaven to feed a hungry child'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

One meal at a time, Vision Rescue's Biju Thampy hopes to turn around the destiny of street kids in Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

Get 50% off on gold, diamond jewellery!

Get 50% off on gold, diamond jewellery!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Taggle Internet Ventures, a Bangalore-based Internet company which offers an online group buying platform, on Tuesday said it would offer a 50 per cent discount on a range of gold and diamond jewellery in India.

Despite slump, Airtel to go ahead with Rs 20K-cr investment plan

Despite slump, Airtel to go ahead with Rs 20K-cr investment plan

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Mittal said he discussed a plethora of issues with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and sought the government's support for faster clearances to streamline the group's investment plans.

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

'ISI has encouraged, trained, funded terrorists'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

'The Pakistani military has encouraged and supported terrorist organisations, especially in Kashmir, as a means of waging proxy war against the Indian military and the country's superior economic resources.' 'The evidence is irrefutable with the recent killing of 46 paramilitary troops being just the latest example.'

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Cryptocurrencies: 'Invest for long-term'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'Allocate some parts of one's surplus income towards cryptocurrencies, considering the immense growth potential of this emerging asset class.'

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Many other Indians are heading the businesses at companies abroad.

India Inc bets big on rail orders

India Inc bets big on rail orders

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The redevelopment of stations is good news for construction companies.

BT to buy Mumbai-based i2i

BT to buy Mumbai-based i2i

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

BT group, the UK's incumbent telecom operator will acquire Mumbai-based i2i Enterprise Ltd, a company specialising in Internet protocol services to become a leading global carrier in the local market.

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

EU expresses concern over CAB, Kashmir restrictions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The EU ambassador to India hoped the principle of equality will be upheld in the CAB. He also said that Pak must take action against terror groups.

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Technology purchases in the People's Republic will reach $136 billion this year, four times more than in India.