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'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

'VS Could Make Thousands Go Crazy With His Magic'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'VS was a man who devoted every moment of his life, from the beginning till his death at the age of 100, to the struggle against the injustices inflicted upon land, nature and the common man.'

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

DU's Love Lessons Course For GenZ: Will You Enrol?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In a first-of-its-kind move, Delhi University's course for Gen Z students promises to unpack the emotional landmines of dating in the age of Instagram, Tinder and instant swipes,

Which Is Better: IIT, IIIT or NIT?

Which Is Better: IIT, IIIT or NIT?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

While IITs have a reputation of their own, companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Adobe prefer IIITs over most NITs for software roles due to their specialised training, says rediffGURU Mayank Chandel.

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.

Infosys, Microsoft ink multi-year deal with Ausgrid

Infosys, Microsoft ink multi-year deal with Ausgrid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

IT major Infosys and Microsoft have entered into a multi-year strategic engagement with Ausgrid to accelerate the cloud transformation of the largest electricity distributor on Australia's east coast. This programme will further Ausgrid's vision to connect communities and empower lives with a focus on affordability, reliability and sustainability, Infosys said in a regulatory filing on Monday. "With over 4 million Australians relying on our services every day, it is essential we are maintaining our high standard of reliability and connectivity, as well as delivering on the expectations of Australian communities," Nick Crowe, acting CIO at Ausgrid, said.

A To Z of Filing Your Income Tax Return

A To Z of Filing Your Income Tax Return

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Think again. Not filing could cost you. Here's who must file, who should, and why it matters. What's more, the deadline to file your ITR has been extended till September 15, 2025

Microsoft invests $5 mn in OYO

Microsoft invests $5 mn in OYO

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Tech giant Microsoft Corporation has invested nearly $5 million (about Rs 37 crore) in OYO through the issuance of equity shares and compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares on a private placement basis by the latter, according to a regulatory filing by the hospitality chain. An extraordinary general meeting of Oravel Stays Pvt Ltd (OYO), which runs the OYO Rooms chain of hotels, on July 16 approved issue of the equity shares and Series F2 compulsory convertible cumulative preference shares (Series F2 CCCPS) for "an aggregate consideration amounting to rupee equivalent of $4,971,650 to Microsoft Corporation on a private placement basis", as per an RoC filing by the company.

FIRE At 50? Step-By-Step Investment Plan

FIRE At 50? Step-By-Step Investment Plan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

35, No Savings: How You Can Save, Invest

35, No Savings: How You Can Save, Invest

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'The Most Heart-Stopping Aviation Experience'

'The Most Heart-Stopping Aviation Experience'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'A last-second aborted landing at Mumbai airport left us speechless.'

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will scale up its efforts on the African continent, focusing on three key goals over the next 20 years, ending preventable maternal and child deaths, eradicating deadly infectious diseases, and reducing poverty.

Carlsen held to a draw by more than 1.4 lakh players

Carlsen held to a draw by more than 1.4 lakh players

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Magnus Carlsen was held to a draw by more than 143,000 people worldwide playing against him in a single, record-setting online game, on Monday.

MI's Hundred move: 49% stake in Oval Invincibles

MI's Hundred move: 49% stake in Oval Invincibles

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

Mumbai Indians won a fiercely contested e-auction, fending off competition from a Silicon Valley tech consortium, comprising the chief executives of Google, Microsoft, and Adobe as well Gujarat Titans owners CVC.

Satya Nadella is named chairman of Microsoft

Satya Nadella is named chairman of Microsoft

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Microsoft's India-born CEO Satya Nadella has been named the company's chairman, an additional role in which he will 'lead the work to set the agenda for the board.'

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'It may take some time for them to get down to the details, such as the location and capacity.'

2 Must-Have Insurance Covers For Gen Z

2 Must-Have Insurance Covers For Gen Z

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Kunal Varma, CEO, Freo, explains what Hospicash and Day Care Insurance covers are and how they help manage financial and mental stress.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'She didn't think she'd die. It was just a trend -- a video. But it took her away in seconds.'

Sharad, Ajit Pawar share stage for 3rd time in 15 days

Sharad, Ajit Pawar share stage for 3rd time in 15 days

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit, who heads the Nationalist Congress Party, are part of rival alliances in Maharashtra since the latter rebelled against his uncle in 2023 and joined the then BJP-Shiv Sena government.

Who's Afraid of AI? Bring It On!

Who's Afraid of AI? Bring It On!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

AI and machine learning remain the top focus areas, followed by software development (36 per cent) and cybersecurity (35 per cent).

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

'Bahut, Bahut Mubarak Ho India Ko'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Cricket lovers across the globe flooded social media to celebrate the Indian cricket team and congratulate the Rohit Sharma-led squad on winning the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday, March 9.

Microsoft keen to buy TikTok in US

Microsoft keen to buy TikTok in US

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

TikTok has stressed that its US user data is already stored on US-based servers and backed up in Singapore, and is therefore not subject to Chinese law as some US officials have feared.

How AI Can Help You Save Tax But...

How AI Can Help You Save Tax But...

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

AI isn't a magic wand. It works best when combined with good systems, informed investors, and skilled advisors, says Amit Suri.

Why You May Get An I-T Notice

Why You May Get An I-T Notice

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'Most tax notices arise not from wrongdoing, but from unintentional mismatch or ignorance.'

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Microsoft launches new plan to empower AI start-ups in India

Microsoft launches new plan to empower AI start-ups in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Tech giant Microsoft on Wednesday launched a new programme Microsoft AI Innovate for nurturing and scaling start-ups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 10-week initiative will support start-ups in India leveraging AI technologies, helping them scale operations, drive innovation, and build industry expertise. Both B2B and B2C start-ups from various industries, including financial services, healthcare, education, agriculture, space, manufacturing and logistics, retail, and e-commerce can participate in the quarterly cohorts of this programme.

What Does Lokesh Want From Satya Nadella?

What Does Lokesh Want From Satya Nadella?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

AP IT Minister meets Microsoft CEO for guidance and support in advancing IT, AI, and skill development in Andhra Pradesh.

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Techies, Think Beyond Coding!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Developers are expected to not only just learn coding but also oversee what the AI agents are doing.

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Startups To Altman: Make OpenAI Affordable

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'There is need for India-specific pricing.' 'Google, Microsoft and others also have different pricing.' 'It is important for OpenAI to think on these lines as the global pricing may not work in the Indian context.'

India's $100 Bn Gambling Black Hole

India's $100 Bn Gambling Black Hole

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'The larger and more opaque this shadow economy becomes, especially online, the greater the risk to India's national security.'

Don't Want IT Notice? Read This NOW!

Don't Want IT Notice? Read This NOW!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Tax evaders, BEWARE! The Income Tax department is using AI data analytics to bust fake deductions, flag HRA fraud, and trace digital footprints.

Offers Pour In At IITs' Placement Season

Offers Pour In At IITs' Placement Season

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Major recruiters, with double-digit offers at IIT campuses this year so far, include American Express, Barclays, BCG, Cars24, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Google, Intel India, Meesho, Micron Technology, Microsoft, OLA, Oracle, Reliance, and Qualcomm.

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

7 Reasons To Be Financially Free By 45

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Wouldn't it be better to reach 45 with a backup engine of passive income that helps you glide through these years instead of grinding, asks Ramalingam Kalirajan

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro X is from the future

Review: Microsoft Surface Pro X is from the future

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

The Microsoft Surface Pro X is a one-of-its-kind device that blends Windows 10 with ARM chip.

Microsoft plans to set up Rs 15,000-crore data centre in Telangana

Microsoft plans to set up Rs 15,000-crore data centre in Telangana

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

US tech giant Microsoft is in the final stages of talks with the Telangana government to set up a data centre with a total investment of Rs 15,000 crore. According to sources in the state government, the company has zeroed in on a land parcel near Hyderabad for the facility. "In the information technology (IT) space, Telangana is already seeing some major investments. "Microsoft is establishing its data centre here, and it may come out with a public announcement soon," said a source.

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Microsoft gives ONDC its first Big Tech push

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Microsoft has become the first global Big Tech company to join the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), an Indian government initiative for developing a first-of-its-kind open network for digital commerce. The world's second-largest technology firm intends to introduce social e-commerce via its app in the Indian market later this year. ONDC is expected to open to the public in Bengaluru over the next fortnight as it enters into the next phase of the pilot for further fine-tuning before rollouts in other cities, according to a source in the know.

Microsoft selects 54 startups in India's Tier 2 cities

Microsoft selects 54 startups in India's Tier 2 cities

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Some of them include Spider G, NeuroTags, Genrobotic Innovations, AI Aeronautics, Synersense, Dealshare and NanoHealth. 'Highway to a Hundred Unicorns,' the Microsoft for startups initiative, works closely with local governments to strengthen the startup ecosystem in each state.

Only 10 banks had minor disruptions: RBI on outage

Only 10 banks had minor disruptions: RBI on outage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The Indian financial and payments systems remained largely unaffected by the Microsoft services outage, though about 10 banks and NBFCs faced minor disruptions which have either been resolved or are being fixed.

From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

'I knew there was a huge business opportunity, but it was Dr Kalam who made me jump into it as an entrepreneur.'