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New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'If Indians are to be truly protected, Parliament must review and address these dangerous provisions before they become law.'

How brands are making a splash at Kumbh Mela

How brands are making a splash at Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Milk booths by Amul and Mother Dairy, a Kumbh phone by Reliance Jio, Dabur's toothpaste dispensers are among the many initiatives by brands steadying for a stint on haloed ground.

What PMO will do for affordable housing

What PMO will do for affordable housing

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Realty players want single window clearance for all affordable projects, reports Karan Choudhury.

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

IT ministry asks Twitter to reinforce security

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

'If there are any incidents of cyberattacks, they should immediately inform CERT.'

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

'Equity to have a bull run for 3-5 years'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com held on Friday, July 11, well-known equity specialist Devang Mehta discussed what effect the Budget will have on the stock markets -- from how NOT to lose money in the markets to which are the safest stocks.

Happy Republic Day: The best of #India-Photos!

Happy Republic Day: The best of #India-Photos!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Looking back at some of the best photographs we've received from you, our dear readers!

Sports Shorts: India's women clinch five gold, two silver for men

Sports Shorts: India's women clinch five gold, two silver for men

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Sports Shorts: India record best-ever haul in World Para Athletics

Sports Shorts: India record best-ever haul in World Para Athletics

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

RBI rate cut: Is it time to bet on high-debt companies?

RBI rate cut: Is it time to bet on high-debt companies?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Experts say investors should be careful, as even a 50-100 bps cut in rates will not help such companies if their business is not doing well. Check what is the problem and consider

RS disrupted over PM's remark against Renuka Chowdhury

RS disrupted over PM's remark against Renuka Chowdhury

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu chided the members for their 'unbecoming' behaviour and asked them to resume their places.

Tatas might find it tough to get an outsider

Tatas might find it tough to get an outsider

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Tatas' best bet would be to find an insider who understands the systems, say headhunters

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

World Cup: Bookies go hi-tech

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The police have almost no way of tracking the $200 billion plus money flowing online during this World Cup.

Parliament adjourned after condoling death of Murli Deora

Parliament adjourned after condoling death of Murli Deora

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Parliament was adjourned on Monday morning after condoling the death of 3 sitting members, including former Union minister Murli Deora.

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Voting decides Cong poll nominee for Guwahati LS seat

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Voting was adopted as per the directive of the All India Congress Committee for selection of a Congress candidate for the prestigious Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday. There were a total of 7 aspirants for the party poll ticket.

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Phase 2: All you want to know about the 97 seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

In the second phase on April 18, 97 seats,spread across 13 states and one Union Territory, will go to the polls.

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

NSG set to reduce load in VVIP security duties

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The National Security Guard, which protects some of the most 'vulnerable' VVIPs of the country, is set to shed its load in this theater and transfer some of these protectees to other paramilitary forces after an "in principle" nod by the union home ministry.

GST threshold fixed at Rs 20 lakh, rate to be decided in Oct

GST threshold fixed at Rs 20 lakh, rate to be decided in Oct

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

States will have exclusive control over all dealers up to a revenue threshold of Rs 1.5 crore in a year

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Uber's draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba's in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports Karan Choudhury.

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

'Soumitra Chatterjee is bigger than a Ray actor'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

'He never went to the Bombay industry.'

Will RJio's be hit by Airtel's unlimited voice call offer?

Will RJio's be hit by Airtel's unlimited voice call offer?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Under another plan, it will offer unlimited voice calling along with 100 SMS per day, 5GB 3G/4G data and free subscription to Wynk Music and Wynk Movies for Rs 1,599

BJP gets back its Assam ally for Lok Sabha polls

BJP gets back its Assam ally for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

The AGP had in January withdrew its support to the BJP government in Assam in protest against the Centre's decision to go ahead with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.

Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

Phase 3: All you want to know about 116 seats

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

In the third phase of the Lok Sabha election on April 23, 116 seats spread across 13 states and two Union Territories, will go to the polls.

The India stack is unique in the world: Naspers CEO

The India stack is unique in the world: Naspers CEO

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Bob van Dijk, chief executive officer of Naspers, is now betting on companies in food tech, payments, travel and other consumer sectors to tap the potential of the Indian market.

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The company aims to be part of all smart city programmes in the country directly or indirectly and has come up with a host of India-specific products. Karan Choudhury reports.

'Cong ministers will become beggars after Lok Sabha polls'

'Cong ministers will become beggars after Lok Sabha polls'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday alleged the Congress was always "badmouthing" the party and claimed that they would become "beggars" after the next year's Lok Sabha elections.

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Some may lose competitiveness due to higher compliance costs

'Assam is today a laboratory for both Hindu and Muslim fundamentalist forces'

'Assam is today a laboratory for both Hindu and Muslim fundamentalist forces'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The Bodos and the Assamese were at each other's throats, the Assamese Muslims and the Bengali Muslims were at each other's throats, the Bengali speaking Muslims and Hindus were coming together against the Assamese speaking caste Hindus and the plains tribes and vice versa.'

Hike messenger dumps one-app-fits-all approach

Hike messenger dumps one-app-fits-all approach

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Multi apps will be designed by taking core parts of the Hike product and remoulding them into creating new apps, each delivering one service -- Social and Messaging in one and Content in another, report Patanjali Pahwa and Karan Choudhury.

13 dead, over 81,000 evacuated as Cyclone Gaja batters Tamil Nadu

13 dead, over 81,000 evacuated as Cyclone Gaja batters Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

According to officials, ten men and three women died and 28 head of cattle perished in cyclone related incidents despite authorities evacuating as many as 81,948 people to 471 relief centres in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Tiruvarur districts.

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

During his maiden visit to India, the 41-year-old, nose ring-sporting Dorsey wants "to experience everything", according to a tweet he posted on November 10, but mainly reach out to all political parties and meet government officials -- at the Centre and in states -- as well as senior police officer and civic body officials, so that he can assist in delivering governance through Twitter. This will also help the social media giant chalk out its next stage of expansion.

The case that will make builders more accountable

The case that will make builders more accountable

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Karan Choudhury reports on the implications of the strict Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and the prosecution of Unitech MDs, Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra, in an alleged fraud case.

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Work at a BPO? Read this please

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

'We are training people to learn AI, machine learning, robotics; it is just new programmes that teach them new things and the raw material, the people, are eager to learn.'

'The markets will be crushed'

'The markets will be crushed'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'For the next three months or so, the market will go down.' 'Traders do not have Rs 100 notes.'

'We won't be investing in the Flipkarts of the world'

'We won't be investing in the Flipkarts of the world'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

After another profitable quarter, Anil Chanana, chief financial officer, HCL Technologies, tells Karan Choudhury that customer confidence is at an all-time high.

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Joint venture to take on Amazon will be announced next week.

Why an Indian CEO finds Trump 'inspiring'

Why an Indian CEO finds Trump 'inspiring'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Devita Saraf, the founder of Vu Televisions, tells Karan Choudhury why she issued a front page newspaper ad praising Donald Trump last week.

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

CEO Shashi Arora discusses his roadmap for Airtel Payments Bank with Karan Choudhury.

How Indian start-ups are taking on global rivals

How Indian start-ups are taking on global rivals

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Flipkart's appointment of Kalyan Krishnamurthy as CEO and Ola's choice of PepsiCo's Vishal Kaul for COO speaks to the growing trend of bringing in experienced professionals to run business. Karan Choudhury reports.

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Benefits of demonetisation come at a heavy price for Fintech firms. They will spend a massive amount on securing and reinforcing their cyber security apparatus this financial year. Karan Choudhury reports.