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Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Sanjay Varma: Indian who played a role in Alibaba's early success

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

He was number three in 1999 when the company was founded.

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Ambani's net worth fell Rs 144,400 cr in stock market correction

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The net worth of India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, dropped 28 per cent, or USD 300 million a day for two months to USD 48 billion as on March 31 due to the massive correction in stock markets, a report said on Monday. The chairman and managing director of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth decline by USD 19 billion (app Rs 144,400 crores) in the February-March period, taking his global ranking down eight places to 17th, the Hurun Global Rich List said.

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Jamshedpur hand NEUFC first defeat in landmark game

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The 2021 men's and women's U-17 European Championships have been cancelled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, UEFA said on Friday.

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

'Azad Hind Fauj is very relevant in today's times'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'This is the first time when you see the story of the Azad Hind Fauj through the eyes of the soldiers.'

Malinga likely to miss Champions League

Malinga likely to miss Champions League

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga is likely to miss playing for Mumbai Indians in next month's Champions League T20 to be played in India due to some family commitments.

Xiaomi to set up India customer data centre

Xiaomi to set up India customer data centre

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

ndian media reported last week that the country's air force had issued alerts to its personnel and their families against using Xiaomi phones on security concerns.

Do You Know This INCREDIBLE Actor?

Do You Know This INCREDIBLE Actor?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

'I have been an actor since age three.'

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.

Sherni review

Sherni review

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sherni is a triumph -- a sublime outcome of purpose and storytelling falling in place, applauds Sukanya Verma.

How TV viewing has changed

How TV viewing has changed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'In the lockdown, family viewing became even more important.' 'Kids saw adult content and adults saw a lot of kids content.' 'The audience is no longer just the housewife, but the whole family.'

India is a very special and important country: Zuckerberg

India is a very special and important country: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday said India is a very special and important country with a remarkable entrepreneurship culture, as he sought to push deeper the just-launched payments services that allow users to make payments over WhatsApp. Last month, Facebook-owned WhatsApp received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) for rolling out its payments services in India. In 2018, WhatsApp started testing its UPI-based payments services in India -- a global first -- with about a million users.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

Reliance Retail raises Rs 7,350 crore from 2 investors

Reliance Retail raises Rs 7,350 crore from 2 investors

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced to raise Rs 7,350 crore from two investors -- Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Global alternative asset firm TPG -- by selling a stake in group's retail arm.

Is he playing Lalu in Maharani?

Is he playing Lalu in Maharani?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'In the first lockdown, my mother used to feed me everything possible.' 'After all, she is an Indian mother.' 'Sometimes laddoos, sometimes parathas.' 'I gained almost 10 kg.' 'When Maharani fell into my lap, the weight was a perfect match for the character.'

'LET ME GO HOME!'

'LET ME GO HOME!'

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Do we care about India's Nowhere People, asks Sunil Sethi.

How brands in India are going digital

How brands in India are going digital

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Apart from the growing adoption of the internet in the country, brands are drawn to the agility of the medium, its targeted and data driven approach and the increasing cost of offline channels for sales and distribution.

Jai Bhim review

Jai Bhim review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jai Bhim is a story of hope and despair, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

MUST SEE FILM: Gabhricha Paus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

At a time when thousands of our farmers are sitting on the roads in bitterly cold December nights, protesting another policy measure that 'tightens the noose around their neck', ironically sold as 'beneficial' for them, it becomes all the more necessary for us to watch Gabhricha Paus to understand their problems better, says Utkarsh Mishra.

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.

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Movie to Watch: Astitva

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

It will make you uncomfortable because you will have seen bits of this story -- or most of it -- many times, in your home or in the homes of your loved ones. And you've probably watch it pan out silently, says Savera R Someshwar.

The A-Z of 2018

The A-Z of 2018

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The year gone by, decoded by Shuma Raha.

E-tailers eye a $6-billion sales bonanza this Diwali season

E-tailers eye a $6-billion sales bonanza this Diwali season

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The spurt in online sales during the festival season is expected.

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

2 Indian CEOs, Nadella among world's most powerful people

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani has moved 2 ranks ahead this year on the most powerful list.

Isha, Akash Ambani, Byju's Raveendran debut in Fortune's list

Isha, Akash Ambani, Byju's Raveendran debut in Fortune's list

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

This year's list includes 40 influential people under 40 years of age in five categories -- finance, technology, healthcare, government and politics, and media and entertainment.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Doctor with a Difference

Doctor with a Difference

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Could this be the most watched IPL ever?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

It could reach more than 530 million viewers on TV and a few hundred million more online. But can it make money for Disney Star?

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'

How we cracked Batla House terror case

How we cracked Batla House terror case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Information trickled in that these phone numbers were switched off when there were blasts in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and at the time of the Delhi blasts.

Why this model arranges funeral services

Why this model arranges funeral services

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Model Daljeet Sean Singh wants to give people a meaningful farewell.

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Cinema screens bring in over 60% of the Rs 19,100 crore that Indian films earned in 2019. The reception a film gets in theatres impacts the price of every other revenue stream -- TV, OTT, overseas. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar explains why the theatre business is not doomed and why OTT won't become the first window of release.

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

How Dhoni's advice helped me in the lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Raju Bist from Thane tells us how he spent the last two months of lockdown.

'For me, there's no hero or villain'

'For me, there's no hero or villain'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'I find drawing inspiration for characters from real life very limiting.'

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Why Air Force has asked its personnel not to use this Chinese phone

Why Air Force has asked its personnel not to use this Chinese phone

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The Indian Air Force has asked its personnel and their families not to use Chinese 'Xiaomi Redmi 1s' phones, as it believes these phones could be transferring data to their servers in China and hence be a security risk.

'Men in our country have not grown up'

'Men in our country have not grown up'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'All the guys in this country were stuck in the 'alpha' for the longest time.' 'They were told not to cry, be the man in the house.' 'I wanted to touch upon that vulnerability and innocence that is still alive in men.'

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Cricket Buzz: Guyana back to winning ways in CPL

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Hetmyer smacked three sixes and eight fours in his entertaining knock, helping his side chase down a modest target of 128.