News for 'KIOSK'

Nobel laureate doc warns against relaxing lockdown sans vaccine

Nobel laureate doc warns against relaxing lockdown sans vaccine

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The Australian immunologist, who cautioned that the number of COVID-19 cases will rise in the coming days, said the earliest time frame for an effective vaccine 'going into large numbers of people' is nine to 12 months.

Casting the web over rural India

Casting the web over rural India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

E-kiosks for services like bill payment and job queries are mushrooming all over rural India. Many youths in rural India have taken up CSC projects to start their own businesses and are earning a decent income out of it. The work at CSC basically involves collecting and paying phone and electricity bills of the villagers. Additionally, they can provide add-on services like English course. Srei Infrastructure and Reliance Infocom will set up such centres in PPP in West Bengal.

How to get rich quickly

How to get rich quickly

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Look for opportunities where you can get a monopoly

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Even after SC directions, the administration has not restored mobile internet services for Kashmir division. It said misuse of data services by anti-national elements has the potential to cause large-scale violence and disturb public order.

Wipro launches video interviews to save cost

Wipro launches video interviews to save cost

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Wipro has already screened hundreds of applicants through video kiosks it has set up at three of its campuses - two in Bangalore and one in Chennai. The company shortly plans to extend this concept, and install over 1,000 video phones at all its 20-odd campuses across the country. Each campus accommodates over 2,000 people.

What entrepreneurs must remember

What entrepreneurs must remember

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Don't only stick to your learnings from B-school as it can be academic; ground realities may be very different. You have to adapt and change to suit different situations.

ATM robbery: Arrested Romanian brought to Kerala

ATM robbery: Arrested Romanian brought to Kerala

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The 35-year-old Gabrial, one among four Romanians accused in the robbery in which a large number of persons lost their money from their accounts, was taken into custody on transit remand from a court in Mumbai.

Hiring child labour? You will be sued

Hiring child labour? You will be sued

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

The Ministry of Labour had recently issued a notification to this effect giving three-month mandatory notice and it has now warned that anyone employing children would be liable to prosecution and other penal action under the Act, it said.

Women drivers for tourists

Women drivers for tourists

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

The Ministry of Tourism has a whole lot planned for women entering the sector.

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Why can't you order online IN an Indian store?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The new-age tech-savvy buyer is seeking new shopping experiences. They need to be engaged. Indian retailers are still playing catch up with these customers.

bmi plans automated check-in

bmi plans automated check-in

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Things you can do with your ATM card

Things you can do with your ATM card

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

ATM cards can help you order a chequebook at your doorstep, get mini statements, pay utility bills and much more.

ITC e-choupal on awards shortlist

ITC e-choupal on awards shortlist

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

The e-choupal network of information technology enabled information and trading kiosk of ITC has been shortlisted for the Development Gateway Award for 2005.

'It seems there was a war': Cyclone Amphan overwhelms Bengal

'It seems there was a war': Cyclone Amphan overwhelms Bengal

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Amphan was the fiercest Cyclone to hit West Bengal in the last 100 years. A large part of the state was without power as electricity poles have been blown away. Mobile and internet services were also down as the cyclone has damaged hundreds of communication towers.

Railtel plans fibre optic network

Railtel plans fibre optic network

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Railtel Corporation of India, a public sector unit under Railways, plans to build high-speed optical fibre cable network using latest technologies on 42,000 km route of railway tracks by March 31, 2008.

Indian airlines need to improve facilities for passengers

Indian airlines need to improve facilities for passengers

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Almost $10 billion was invested in airport modernisation between 2005 and 2012.

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Pakistan expels Indian diplomat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2006

Pakistan on Saturday expelled a senior Indian diplomat after holding him under detention and ordered him to leave the country within 48 hours.

Drunken cop shoots at BJP leader

Drunken cop shoots at BJP leader

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Police Inspector Sunil Kushwah, allegedly in an inebriated condition, shot at BJP leader Manoj Pathak with his service revolver following a dispute over downing of shutters of a pan kiosk at the bus stand late on Wednesday night

Now, pre-engineered buildings!

Now, pre-engineered buildings!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2005

Death toll in Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan rises to 80

Death toll in Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan rises to 80

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Lakhs of people were rendered homeless as cyclone Amphan cut a path of destruction through half a dozen districts of West Bengal, including state capital Kolkata, Wednesday night, blowing away shanties, uprooting thousands of trees besides swamping low-lying areas.

Blast kills 4 in Godhra

Blast kills 4 in Godhra

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

Police force was deployed in large numbers in the tense Polan Bazar area dominated by the minority community.

Dotz ice cream is hot business

Dotz ice cream is hot business

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

New Chivas Regal hits town!

New Chivas Regal hits town!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2005

Aged 18 years, the new Chivas Regal in town delivers 'luxury' Scotch at your doorstep

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

Air Deccan tickets at HPCL outlets

Air Deccan tickets at HPCL outlets

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

How was private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Congress

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Dalimia Bharat group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years.

Internet on some trains from June 30

Internet on some trains from June 30

Rediff.com24 Jun 2004

Indian Railways will offer Internet access to passengers travelling aboard luxury coaches from June 30, The Times of India said Thursday.

Nine novels and a tea stall

Nine novels and a tea stall

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

Insure agencies turn innovative

Insure agencies turn innovative

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

Sweet enterprise

Sweet enterprise

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

When will this pandemic end?

When will this pandemic end?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'It will take time.' 'It will take time.'

Srinagar to have mega shopping arcade in 5 years

Srinagar to have mega shopping arcade in 5 years

Rediff.com3 Oct 2003

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed has announced the setting up of a Rs 100-crore (Rs 1 billion) multi-purpose shopping arcade in Srinagar.

Trains to have Net browsing

Trains to have Net browsing

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Show me how inflation is low: Rajan to critics

Show me how inflation is low: Rajan to critics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Raghuram Rajan, who has been pilloried by his critics for keeping interest rates high and has also been accused of stifling growth.

IT + cheap labour = Indian solution

IT + cheap labour = Indian solution

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

This combination of IT and low Indian logistical costs enables stores in the chain to minimise loss of business through 'stock out'.

Shoppers Stop to focus on beauty to drive growth

Shoppers Stop to focus on beauty to drive growth

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Shoppers Stop plans to open five or six department stores and 10-12 beauty stores this year

Romanian national held for Kerala ATM theft

Romanian national held for Kerala ATM theft

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

It is suspected that the electronic device at the ATM counter enabled the fraudsters to collect the secret pin code and card details.