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Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

While HackerEarth has clients and developers globally, the US consists more than a third of the revenue stream, and plans to ramp it up to 60 per cent of the total share.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

'No space for national parties in Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com8 May 2021

'With the deaths of Jayalalithaa and Karunanidhi, the BJP and Congress thought that they had a chance.' 'They have conceded that power is with the Dravidian parties.'

How India Won The 1971 War

How India Won The 1971 War

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

December 3, 2021 marks 50 years since the beginning of the 1971 War which ended in a decisive military victory for India and the liberation of Bangladesh. Most analysts of the 1971 War agree that the IV Corps dash across the mighty Meghna river led by the brilliant General Sagat Singh was the turning point in the war, recalls military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

RTI, judicial independence need to be balanced: SC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The bench said it was necessary that question of 'judicial independence is accounted for in the balancing exercise' with RTI.

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

'Mood toward China has changed in Washington'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'There is little appetite in the Democratic foreign policy establishment to pick a fight with India.'

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

What is the Nagaland governor up to?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

By writing a scathing letter to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on the breakdown in law and order in the state, is Governor R N Ravi creating the ground for consolidating his power and directly influence proceedings in the state, asks Sandeep Pandey.

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India.

Modi @ 4: How 'swachh' is our Bharat?

Modi @ 4: How 'swachh' is our Bharat?

Rediff.com30 May 2018

While household toilets are only one part of the large challenge for the government, having liquid and solid waste management facilities, along with water delivery across the entire country, is a trickier one.

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank will ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The central bank reduced the reverse repo rate -- the rate at which banks park their fund with the central bank -- by 25 basis points to 3.75 per cent.

'Human error' behind 2013 AI Dreamliner scare: DGCA

'Human error' behind 2013 AI Dreamliner scare: DGCA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Aviation regulator DGCA has found "human error" among others as the cause of an incident at the Bengaluru airport two years ago involving an Air India Dreamliner plane, in which the aircraft's fuselage panel had fallen off at runway during landing.

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Why was the army chief in Myanmar?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

'The real significance of the visit lies in the extent of the receptivity in Myanmar of the account of Chinese perfidy given by India's military and civilian top brass and how they assess the danger to themselves of dancing with the dragon,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Here's some good news for central govt employees

Here's some good news for central govt employees

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Now govt employees to enjoy greater say in how their NPS corpus is invested. Younger employees should raise their allocation to equities in this very long-term investment instrument

Singapore Exchange mulls more India-based products

Singapore Exchange mulls more India-based products

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Singapore Exchange plans to launch more India-based products to provide opportunities for global investors interested in tapping the Indian market.

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

What lies ahead for Jammu and Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

'India should be able to weather the storm, given its enhanced standing among the major powers. However, India's international clout is partly from its rapidly growing emerging economy and a large and expanding commercial market. 'If the Indian economy continues to slow and protectionist barriers advance, then our international clout will also diminish. The international fallout from bringing the Valley to heel may be more difficult to handle,' says Shyam Saran.

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

While the acceptance of cards, mobile wallets and banking apps is increasing, only 10 per cent of transactions take place through them.

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Panel took fairly balanced call on data protection: Justice Srikrishna

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

An industry representative and an academician had expressed their reservations during the deliberations, says Srikrishna

Restrictions imposed in parts of Srinagar after strike call

Restrictions imposed in parts of Srinagar after strike call

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday imposed restrictions on movement of people in parts of Srinagar following a strike call by separatist groups protesting against landing of army in the Valley on this day in 1947.

Making card payments? Service levy, surcharge to be waived soon

Making card payments? Service levy, surcharge to be waived soon

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The move would help tax authorities get leads on evasion.

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The venue for Saturday's meeting was shifted at the last minute from the headquarters of the India Banks' Association in Cuffe Parade to avoid media glare.

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

India ratifies historic Paris climate deal at UN

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

India handed over signed documents to the head of UN treaty division at the opening of the special event to mark the International Day of Non-Violence.

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

In spite of continuous arguments about equality, women still do unmistakably more work than men at home, says Nidhi Pant.

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

6 benefits of using E-payment cards

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

While we are slowly moving towards a future where using hard cash will be obsolete, it is indeed a wise idea to start using E-payment cards for pocket money. We need to keep up with the times while we follow our children into the future.

Stop these attacks on Kashmiris!

Stop these attacks on Kashmiris!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Such incidents can only exacerbate the sense of alienation among the Kashmiri people, in particular the Kashmiri youth.' 'It is as if for some of our political figures and misguided youth, Kashmir is a piece of real estate over which we assert our claim, but the people there are dispensable,' notes former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'Irrfan transcended celluloid and gave us a taste of his humility and humanity,' observes Sukanya Verma.

These stories give innovative ideas to start a business!

These stories give innovative ideas to start a business!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The book, 'India Can', has received praises from top business leaders including Deepak Parekh and Nandan Nilekani.

From midnight, J-K will cease to be a state

From midnight, J-K will cease to be a state

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The total number of states in the country will be now 28 while the total UTs will go up to seven.

How to earn more in the golden years

How to earn more in the golden years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Depending on your liquidity requirement, invest in the right debt instruments.

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Sushma Swaraj passes away at 67

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

AIIMS doctors said the BJP stalwart and former external affairs minister died of a cardiac arrest.

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

What's stopping Mumbai from becoming the global financial hub

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Congestion on Mumbai roads has become chronic.

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

'BJP ran a well-oiled strategy to destroy Rahul's image'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Rahul Gandhi has personally paid a heavy price for this character assassination and remorseless ridiculing and the Congress, of course, has been demolished politically.'

Former BCCI GM Sridhar passes away

Former BCCI GM Sridhar passes away

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

He was 51 and was in charge of BCCI's cricket operations till last month for nearly four years.

Wilful defaulters will now find it difficult to raise money

Wilful defaulters will now find it difficult to raise money

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Such measures are expected to further enhance the protection of investors in the securities market

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Pakistan's 'approach is one of getting even, an eye for an eye, or death by a thousand cuts.' 'The entire effort is to be the equal of India. Unfortunately, the reality is that this can never be the case.' 'India will always be the bigger, economically stronger, technologically more self-reliant country.' 'Therein, lies the dilemma Pakistan faces which leads it to perennial enmity with India,' notes Ambassador Gautam Bambawale in the Air Marshal Y V Malse Memorial Lecture 2019.

Investing for women: Choosing between risk and safety

Investing for women: Choosing between risk and safety

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Being more financially savvy helps women choose the right balance between consumption spending vs investing for future and can hold them in good stead as life hands out various twists and turns along the way, says Piyush Baranwal

4 money lessons for women

4 money lessons for women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Shikha Verma offers invaluable money management insights

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

'PLA is no match for Indian Army'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Chinese troops are not geared to fight Indian troops who are battle hardened and acclimatised and are far more hardy.'

India's friendly steps towards Pak face this 'unique challenge'

India's friendly steps towards Pak face this 'unique challenge'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The foreign secretary said almost all major initiatives of India in SAARC did not fructify due to hurdles posed by Islamabad.