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What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

What Will FM's Budget Speech Focus On?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The finance minister, in her Budget speech, should focus more on what she is directly responsible for, rather than on programmes where her role is largely supportive, notes Nitin Desai.

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Poonch ambush: Row over civilian deaths as search ops on

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday announced compensation and jobs to the kin of the three civilians who were found dead in Poonch district as a massive search operation was underway to track down terrorists behind the recent ambush on two Army vehicles that left five soldiers dead.

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

'I Want To Forget The Horror Of This War'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

'While I would never wish for anyone to go through what we are, it has brought out the best in us by making each one of us a better version of ourselves.' 'Being courageous, fighting for freedom, taking the burden of responsibility to help each other...' 'I know hundreds and hundreds of examples where Ukrainians are risking their lives for complete strangers and it is only in moments like this that we truly understand what it means to be human.'

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples sighs Sukanya Verma.

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

Bengaluru police hunt for man who provoked trio to commit double murder

Bengaluru police hunt for man who provoked trio to commit double murder

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The police are also on the lookout for a fourth person, Arun Kumar, who they suspect allegedly instigated the trio to commit the crime.

CanBank launches Internet banking

CanBank launches Internet banking

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Canara Bank on Friday launched Internet and mobile banking services covering 300 select branches spread across six cities in the initial phase and said it is in talks with five or six banks for ATM sharing.

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Under Trump India-US Space Sector May Soar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'With India's growing capabilities in the space sector, this creates promising opportunities for enhanced collaboration and market access.'

Kolhapur violence: 5 students detained for offensive social media status

Kolhapur violence: 5 students detained for offensive social media status

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The SP also said the youth had an inkling of trouble ahead as they had deleted their social media accounts around the time when some persons approached the police over the objectionable status.

Tata Sons arm to acquire controlling stake in Tejas Networks

Tata Sons arm to acquire controlling stake in Tejas Networks

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Tejas Networks, a telecom and network firm, on Thursday said an arm of Tata Sons will acquire controlling stake in it for nearly Rs 1,890 crore in a multi-step deal. The company has executed definitive agreements with Panatone Finvest, a subsidiary of Tata Sons (Tata group holding firm), it said in a statement. As part of the agreement, the company will make a preferential allotment of 1.94 crore equity shares at a price per equity share of Rs 258 per share aggregating to Rs 500 crore to Panatone.

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

CBI court to sentence Dera chief on Monday

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Ahead of the pronouncement of the sentence, police have left nothing to chance and have taken important functionaries of the sect, who could gather followers, into preventive custody.

Ambani likely to roll out 5G services in second half of 2021

Ambani likely to roll out 5G services in second half of 2021

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday hinted at rolling out 5G telecom services in the second half of 2021 and said policy steps are needed to accelerate the early rollout of ultra-high-speed 5G services that are affordable and available everywhere. Ambani, whose four-year-old telecom venture Jio has captured the No.1 spot offering free voice calling and data at dirt-cheap rates, also pitched for developing hardware manufacturing in India, saying the nation cannot rely on imports in such a critical area. 5G is the 5th generation mobile network that enables connecting virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. India, he said, is today among the best digitally connected nations in the world.

The sad case of cyber terror cells in India

The sad case of cyber terror cells in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

With a conviction rate of 0.5 per cent, the cyber crime cells in India paint a poor picture.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Revenue from telecom services rises to Rs 57,378 cr in Jan-Mar

Revenue from telecom services rises to Rs 57,378 cr in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Mobile phone service providers alone jointly reported gross revenue of Rs 55,164.18 crore (RS 551.64 billion).

Govt unveils new telecom licence norms

Govt unveils new telecom licence norms

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The government on Friday unveiled long awaited Unified Licence norms that provide for delinking of spectrum from operational permits and allows companies to offer services using any technology.

Access Facebook on mobile phones without Internet!

Access Facebook on mobile phones without Internet!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

State-run BSNL on Tuesday launched a service wherein its mobile customers will be able to access Facebook without any Internet or data connectivity.

Internet tops 192 mn domain name registrations

Internet tops 192 mn domain name registrations

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The Internet added 11 million domain name registrations in the fourth quarter of 2009, reflecting a steady pace of Internet growth a quarter-century after the birth of .com.

'Ending net neutrality will kill NDA's Make in India'

'Ending net neutrality will kill NDA's Make in India'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Ending net neutrality will impact govt's Make in India.

Internet on trains soon

Internet on trains soon

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

Airtel Internet TV: This is a streaming, gaming junkie's joy

Airtel Internet TV: This is a streaming, gaming junkie's joy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The Airtel Internet TV is a hybrid device that has the best of both worlds: DTH connection with the best streaming apps on tap says Abhik Sen.

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.

SBI internet banking to remain shut for 12 hrs on Sun

SBI internet banking to remain shut for 12 hrs on Sun

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

The downtime will be over around 8 am on December 16.

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff appoints Infibeam's Vishal Mehta as CMD

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Rediff.com, one of India's pioneering internet companies, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Mr Vishal Mehta as its new Chairman and Managing Director. This key leadership change follows Infibeam Avenues Ltd's acquisition of a majority stake in Rediff.com.

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

'Let's be kind': Tennis stars urge fans to stop the hate

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Iga Swiatek on Thursday called for the sport's governing bodies to provide players with more tools to combat online abuse

'Internet use to ensure financial inclusion, transparency'

'Internet use to ensure financial inclusion, transparency'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Usage of mobile technology in financial service will help the financial inclusion initiative and enhance delivery systems, said the D&B report on the BFSI sector.

RCom, Facebook to provide free access to 33 websites

RCom, Facebook to provide free access to 33 websites

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Initiative aims to encourage more people to use the Internet.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

Internet for all means more Google money

Internet for all means more Google money

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Tech giant says it's also targeting millions of small ventures and other potential users.

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This year will be the one when GenAI becomes a part of the daily lives of people around the world.

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

J&K turmoil: Ex-CMs under 'house arrest'; schools shut, internet snapped

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

The government imposed restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in Srinagar district.

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Critics say the programme, launched 10 months ago in India in collaboration with operator Reliance Communications, violates principles of net neutrality

Pakistan blocks Al-Jazeera website after Osama report leak

Pakistan blocks Al-Jazeera website after Osama report leak

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Pakistan blocked the website of Al-Jazeera on Tuesday after it leaked a controversial report about Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's decade-long stay in the country before he was killed by United States special forces at his Abbottabad hideout.

Pak Taliban militants seize police station from within, kill 2, take hostages

Pak Taliban militants seize police station from within, kill 2, take hostages

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

At least two policemen were killed and many others injured when Pakistani Taliban militants seized a counter-terrorism centre and took some people hostage in the Bannu district of Pakistan's troubled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Bank Account Dormant? You Can Still Get Your Money

Bank Account Dormant? You Can Still Get Your Money

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan offers some easy steps to reactivate your accounts with banks like SBI, HDFC Bank, IDFC First Bank and PNB just so that you can start availing all the benefits linked to your account.

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros to collab for sports streaming

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros to collab for sports streaming

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The CEOs have been discussing a collaboration for some time, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

As per the new guidelines, internet services will be provided on the device's flight mode and will be available 10,000 feet above sea level or before arrival or after departure.

Blocking apps: Acid test for India's cyber laws

Blocking apps: Acid test for India's cyber laws

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The advent of artificial intelligence, blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, and the increasing use of Internet of Things devices throw techno-legal challenges regarding privacy and security. Experts say, any expansion of power to the government to block web-services is detrimental to the interests of users, innovation, and India's larger technology ecosystem. The move to block the mobile apps is likely to have a lasting impact on the data security and privacy framework.

How To Avoid Being SCAMMED For Tax

How To Avoid Being SCAMMED For Tax

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Scammers sometimes misuse personal information collected during tax preparation, leading to identity theft or unauthorised financial transactions.