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Should WhatsApp's privacy policy worry you?

Should WhatsApp's privacy policy worry you?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Users well-versed in privacy laws or those concerned with their data would be worried; it could well be that many of us have already accepted the end user agreement without ado, points out Ashish Narsale.

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Most retail businesses reopen in TN after 47 days

Rediff.com11 May 2020

As a result, vehicular traffic and movement of people on roads saw a consequential increase in most parts of the state including rural regions, the State capital and key cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli.

Over 100 oxygen concentrators seized from 2 upscale Delhi eateries

Over 100 oxygen concentrators seized from 2 upscale Delhi eateries

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The Delhi Police on Friday said it has recovered 105 oxygen concentrators during raids at two upscale restaurants and arrested four people.

FMCG leaders beat FY21 blues, exceed pre-Covid levels

FMCG leaders beat FY21 blues, exceed pre-Covid levels

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

In spite of a severe second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, and a widespread disruption in public life therefore, India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) sector seems to have emerged as one of the most resilient segments of the economy. The early numbers and estimates for the April-June quarter indicate a steady recovery in FMCG players' business, which is now set to exceed the pre-pandemic level. Amid nationwide lockdowns because of the first Covid wave, FMCG revenues had been severely affected in mid-2020.

All about the battle of retail brands

All about the battle of retail brands

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Festive season is the mainstay of most brick and mortar retail chains.

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Aadhaar helpline number can't steal data, says UIDAI

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

The UIDAI said rumour mongers attempted to tarnish the image of Aadhaar for a Google's inadvertent act that led to appearance of its old helpline number 1800 300 1947 in the contact list of several mobile phone users.

Trump signs executive orders banning TikTok, Wechat

Trump signs executive orders banning TikTok, Wechat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Trump said the spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by the companies in China continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the country.

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

How Paytm is gearing up for the festive season

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The firm will invest over Rs 1,000 crore in marketing, cash backs and promotional spends

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

These consumer-friendly gadgets are designed to make your life simpler.

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Their startup investments number 13 so far, compared to 17 deals in 2020.

Apple removes over 250 apps that collect personal information

Apple removes over 250 apps that collect personal information

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Apple has removed hundreds of apps from its App Store over concerns that they gathered personal information from phones.

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, an 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week once again cautioned bank customers of fraud, including those in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) cases. In fact, certain frauds have become more prevalent than others, and being aware of them is the first step towards protect yourself. Mayur Joshi, chief executive officer, Indiaforensic.com, a company engaged in the prevention, detection, and investigation of frauds says, "It is necessary to learn, to read about these scams."

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Vikrant: A Giant Leap For Indian Navy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The Indian Navy has a big role to play in support of our strategic objectives in the Indian Ocean. The increasing Chinese presence in the Indian Ocean is a matter of concern and need to be factored. Hence, the requirement of an Aircraft Carrier is a foregone conclusion, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

The dangers of financial apps on your smartphone

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'Malicious files can silently sit in your phone and relay data to hackers without your knowledge.'

Will the markets see Santa Claus rally this December?

Will the markets see Santa Claus rally this December?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

There has been a stellar rise for the Indian markets this far in calendar year 2021 (CY21) with the S&P BSE Sensex surging over 19 per cent. The gain in mid-and small-cap indices on the BSE has been sharper with both these indexes surging around 38 per cent and 54 per cent, respectively during this period. Rampant spread of Covid pandemic's Delta variant and the ensuing lockdown and mobility curbs across India, rising prices key commodities, including crude oil and its impact on inflation, possibility of tightening of policy stance by major global central banks, especially the US Federal Reserve (US Fed) have been some of the key headwinds that the markets successfully negotiated during this period.

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Indian-American engineer-entrepreneur Shrina Kurani challenges a 30-year Republican veteran in a US Congressional race in a district that is predominantly white.

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Why it's the right time to buy that fridge, TV or mobile phone

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Stock clearing to rain discounts on consumers in June ahead of GST rollout.

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Reliance buys British battery firm for 100 mn

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday announced the buyout of British battery maker Faradion Ltd for an enterprise value of 100 million, as the oil-to-retail conglomerate continued with the acquisition of end-to-end technology for its multi-billion-dollar clean energy portfolio. Reliance New Energy Solar Ltd (RNESL), a unit of the nation's most valuable company, signed definitive agreements to acquire 100 per cent shareholding in Faradion for an enterprise value of 100 million and will invest an additional 25 million as growth capital to accelerate the commercial roll-out, the company said in a statement. Based out of Sheffield and Oxford in the UK and with its patented sodium-ion battery technology, Faradion is one of the leading global battery technology companies.

Cute! Aditi's selfie with Mr B

Cute! Aditi's selfie with Mr B

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Aditi looks sporty... doesn't the Big B feel hot in that suit?

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Unlock 1.0: Sales pick up as malls limp back to life

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Groceries, apparel, computers, phones and sporting accessories are among the most popular. There is also a growing trend of men visiting the store, rather than women.

Pay Rs 1,450,000 and get a bespoke suit made

Pay Rs 1,450,000 and get a bespoke suit made

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Customised tailoring: How Raymond, Aditya Birla Group are luring customers with bespoke services to fit the bill.

Major boost for electronic giants, as SEZs clear local sourcing test

Major boost for electronic giants, as SEZs clear local sourcing test

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

While 100 per cent FDI is allowed in single-brand retail, if the foreign investment exceeds 51 per cent, the 30 per cent mandatory local sourcing norm kicks in.

Shots of Covid vaccine to be taken 28 days apart: AIIMS chief

Shots of Covid vaccine to be taken 28 days apart: AIIMS chief

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

In a video issued by the Health Ministry, Dr Randeep Guleria, Director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) answered commonly asked questions regarding the dosage of the vaccine saying that two doses of the vaccine will have to be taken 28 days apart and protective levels of antibodies generally would develop two weeks after the second dose.

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Super App: Will Jio succeed where others have failed?

Rediff.com6 May 2019

While most others have not been able to replicate the WeChat model successfully, experts expect Jio to be able to score on its 300 million plus new mobile phone users.

Brilliant! Tokyo follows in Rio's footsteps for preparing special medals

Brilliant! Tokyo follows in Rio's footsteps for preparing special medals

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

2020 Olympic medals to be made from 'recycled' mobiles

Is it time for stocks without brokers?

Is it time for stocks without brokers?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Why do investors need a broker to buy stocks which were dematerialised long ago and can be delivered directly into their accounts?

Samsung brings Galaxy S10 to India, offers 1TB storage in + variant

Samsung brings Galaxy S10 to India, offers 1TB storage in + variant

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Galaxy S10+ will be available in 1 TB, 512GB and 128 GB storage variants and will be priced at Rs 1,17,900, Rs 91,900 and Rs 73,900, respectively. The Galaxy S10, on the other hand, will retail for Rs 84,900 (512 GB variant) and Rs 66,900 (128 GB). S10e would be available in only 128 GB storage variant and will be priced at Rs 55,900.

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Hindus, Muslims exchange hugs in Jahangirpuri; life yet to be normal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Hemmed in by barricades and police and paramilitary swarming all over the place, the troubled Jahangirpuri on Friday showed signs of returning to normalcy, with the local peace committee calling for communal harmony and members of the warring communities embracing each other, agreeing to let bygones be bygones.

Reliance Jio's piggyback plan

Reliance Jio's piggyback plan

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

The 4G service may use Reliance Retail, with a surging customer base, as the launch pad

Ecommerce cos hit roadblock as lockdown set to continue

Ecommerce cos hit roadblock as lockdown set to continue

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

What is aggravating the situation is that e-commerce firms are facing huge shortage of delivery personnel. They have not been able to bring back their staff to work, despite offering higher pay and Covid-related insurance packages.

Google plans partnership with VeriFone Systems

Google plans partnership with VeriFone Systems

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

"Google, as part of its goal to allow shoppers to use their mobile devices, rather than physical credit cards, to pay for goods in retail stores, is working on a potential partnership with electronic-payments company VeriFone Systems Inc," The Wall Street Journal reported citing a source.

IPL promises to be bigger, better

IPL promises to be bigger, better

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Urvi Malvania looks at what is in store for the IPL's 2019 edition.

RIM to strengthen retail presence across India

RIM to strengthen retail presence across India

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Research In Motion, which makes Blackberry mobile handsets, would step up its retail presence across the country to stay afloat in the fiercely competitive smartphones market.

Top 5 free Android apps for Indians

Top 5 free Android apps for Indians

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Check train time tables, passport status, pay for your mobile recharge, listen to news stories as they break and get travel directions on the go...

America's 20 largest corporate giants

America's 20 largest corporate giants

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Oil giant Exxon Mobil beat Wal-Mart Stores to become America's largest corporation.

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Bringing a local or non-Chinese partner onboard opens up the possibility of legal recourse to have the ban diluted or revoked. However, the process of going through a review committee and setting up local servers might take at least 3-6 months.

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Nearly a decade ago, the first fully electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the road in the US. It was a model from Tesla, the world's most admired EV maker. A metal fragment punctured the underbelly of the vehicle, penetrating its battery pack, leading to a fire. Indian lawmakers and automakers have had nine years to study the incident (in fact, three Tesla Model Ss caught fire in two months in 2013) but seem to have learnt little.

Gambhir invests in COVID-19 tracing app for corporates

Gambhir invests in COVID-19 tracing app for corporates

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Former cricketer and Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Gautam Gambhir has invested in community health monitoring platform FYI Health that uses various tools, including contact tracing, to deal with COVID-19. The company works on "herd intelligence" to create a safe work environment for enterprises, the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Pine Labs' valuation tops $2 bn post funding

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

This makes it the most valued fintech company in the country after Paytm and Walmart-owned PhonePe.