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Has Shane Warne undergone plastic surgery?

Has Shane Warne undergone plastic surgery?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

It seems that former Aussie cricketer Shane Warne has undergone plastic surgery.

'IMG defamation suit may cost ECB chief millions'

'IMG defamation suit may cost ECB chief millions'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The defamation suit filed by sports management firm IMG against Giles Clarke could cost the England Cricket Board chief a whopping 20 million.

Brand Airtel heads to Africa

Brand Airtel heads to Africa

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Bharti Airtel is counting on its "endearing" brand to build on its acquisition of Zain Telecom's African operations. In addition, it aims to do what Indian companies are getting increasingly known for: Reduce costs.

India's '5-star' guest among world's worst dictators

India's '5-star' guest among world's worst dictators

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Myanmar dictator General Than Shwe was recently named as one of the world's worst dictators in by an article in the Foreign Policy journal. Than Shw currently on a high-level visit to India.

We are moving closer to a cashless society

We are moving closer to a cashless society

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Things are expected to change dramatically in a few years for urban consumers.

India Post to now provide bar-coded parcel boxes

India Post to now provide bar-coded parcel boxes

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Soon, worry no more on having to buy boxes from elsewhere for sending domestic or international parcels through Indian post offices.

Points Table: English Premier League 2015-16

Points Table: English Premier League 2015-16

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The points table of the English Premier League 2015-16 season.

Pak might move troops from border with India

Pak might move troops from border with India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Addressing New York-based think-tank the Council on Foreign Relations, Kerry, Chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Islamabad might move some troops from its border with India to the "guts of Pakistan".

'Govt should lower PSU bank stakes: report

'Govt should lower PSU bank stakes: report

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

In a move that is likely to attract political controversy, the committee on financial sector assessment has recommended that the banking sector should be gradually opened to foreign players and that the government lower its shareholding in public sector banks below 51 per cent and allow state-owned players to merge if the Centre's stake cannot go below the prescribed lower limit.

ICICI Bank mulls hiving off ATM operations

ICICI Bank mulls hiving off ATM operations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

ICICI Bank has a network of 1,416 branches and over 4,600 automated teller machines across the country, which it manages by itself, while several other banks have outsourced their ATM management and POS (credit and debit card payment accepting) terminals.

No service tax on debit, credit card transactions up to Rs 2,000

No service tax on debit, credit card transactions up to Rs 2,000

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The government has been taking steps to promote cashless or digital transactions to take India towards a less-cash economy

Pak mobilised troops on border: India to US

Pak mobilised troops on border: India to US

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon during his recent visit to the US made it clear to officials there that it was not India but Pakistan, which had mobilised troops along the border in the aftermath of Mumbai attacks, sources in New Delhi said on Thursday night.

Off-site ATMs can be set up without prior nod

Off-site ATMs can be set up without prior nod

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Budget 2009-10 in Lok Sabha on Monday announced that a sub-committee of State level Bankers Committee (SLBC) would identify and formulate an action plan for providing banking facilities in under-banked/unbanked areas in the next three years.

Send us your monsoon videos and pics!

Send us your monsoon videos and pics!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Singing in the rain, jumping through puddles, wading through water-logged areas -- whether it's the upside or the downside of the season, we want to see your candid monsoon pics and videos and share them with other readers.

Digital transactions can be used to attain financial inclusion

Digital transactions can be used to attain financial inclusion

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

According to the Reserve Bank of India's data, cash still accounts for 90 per cent of all monetary transactions in India.

The future of digital payment

The future of digital payment

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

E-commerce companies have understood the importance of having their own in-house wallet, explaining their acquisition spree, says Manoranjan Mohapatra.

Half of credit, debit cards in India inactive

Half of credit, debit cards in India inactive

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

A study by Edgar, Dunn & Company and India Cards Council has revealed that unlike in the United Kingdom and Australia where 90 per cent cards are active, there are only 56 per cent active debit cards in India.

Why telecoms oppose mobile number portability

Why telecoms oppose mobile number portability

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The reason for this is the high implementation costs which the regulator might not allow firms to transfer to subscribers.

Tendulkar doesn't like counting hundreds

Tendulkar doesn't like counting hundreds

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

After hitting his 42nd Test century, a superstitious Sachin Tendulkar said on Friday that he does not count his hundreds and prefers to leave it to others to keep track of his tons.

Phelps equals Spitz's 1972 Olympic feat

Phelps equals Spitz's 1972 Olympic feat

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Michael Phelps posted a new Olympic record 50.58s to win the men's 100m Butterfly final and pick his seventh gold medal at the Beijing Games.

RuPay will reduce dependence on cash transactions: Prez

RuPay will reduce dependence on cash transactions: Prez

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The RuPay card is accepted at all ATMs (1.6 lakh plus), 95 per cent of PoS terminals (9.45 lakh plus) and most of the eCom merchants (about 10,000) in the country.

Now, ads directly on mobile screens

Now, ads directly on mobile screens

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Hyderabad-based technology company, NowPos (short for NowPossible) Online Services Private Limited, has developed a new process - Beep - where one can place brand logos or miniature advertisements on mobile screens.

How start-ups are helping kirana stores go digital to manage business

How start-ups are helping kirana stores go digital to manage business

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Start-ups such as Max Wholesale, Jumbotail and ShopKirana are helping them place orders, maintain inventory, optimise delivery routes and make payments, all digitally.

Looking for a career in sales?

Looking for a career in sales?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Macleods Pharmaceutical Ltd is recruiting Regional Sales Managers, Area Managers and Medical Representatives.

Citizens' gesture floors Mumbai cops

Citizens' gesture floors Mumbai cops

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

It was a rare sight. May be something like this was never seen before. Even as the crowd cheered for the Mumbai Police, the men in uniform were quite content and applauded the citizens for taking to the street to protest the recent terror attacks and the lack of sense shown by politicians after that.

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."

Raghu Menon takes over as Air India chief

Raghu Menon takes over as Air India chief

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

Raghu Menon, special secretary and financial advisor in the civil aviation ministry, has been appointed the chairman and managing director of Air India, ending weeks of speculation over the issue.The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the name of Menon, a 1974 batch IAS officer of the Assam-Nagaland cadre, after a keen race for the top job in the National Aviation Company of India Limited (NACIL), which runs the merged national carrier.

US: Man pleads guilty to attacking Sikh cabbie

US: Man pleads guilty to attacking Sikh cabbie

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

An American man, who attacked a Sikh taxi driver and called him a terrorist, is facing two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to hate crime charges. Luis Arturo Vazquez, 21, pleaded guilty this week to second-degree assault and malicious harassment for the November attack, which left Sukhvir Singh, 48, with a concussion, cuts, bite marks on his scalp and other injuries. Vazquez had been released on a US$ 25,000 bail after the attack.

Digitising our country of sceptics

Digitising our country of sceptics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

M Muneer recommends segmenting the population on the basis of their propensity to embrace new technologies is the key to driving digitisation.

Major cyclone poised to hit east coast tonight

Major cyclone poised to hit east coast tonight

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

Already, high tidal waves reaching up to a height of three metres were reported in the coastal areas of north Chennai, triggering panic among the fishing community, while the weather office said the phenomenon was due to the severe cyclonic storm formed over the Bay of Bengal.

Kerala: NCP-DIC(K) merger announced

Kerala: NCP-DIC(K) merger announced

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

The NCP national leadership would take an appropriate decision on NCP state leadership posts after the merger.

Now, a reality show on cyberspace

Now, a reality show on cyberspace

Rediff.com18 Oct 2007

India Ka Hero, perhaps the first-of-its-kind online reality show, developed by NowPos (short for NowPossible) Online Services Private Limited, allows aspiring musicians, singers, dancers and comedians shed their stage frights and showcase their artistic abilities.

After cash pain, some cashless gain

After cash pain, some cashless gain

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Ways on how consumers can maximise benefits.

Govt approves investment promotion pact with China

Govt approves investment promotion pact with China

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Days before the visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao next week, the government has approved the signing of a Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement with China.

Secret behind Acer's success

Secret behind Acer's success

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Acer is ranked fourth in India and third in the world in terms of PC shipments. It plans to position itself in the top three in India. Acer sponsors the FC Barcelona team.

Fellow programme in rural management

Fellow programme in rural management

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The Institute of Rural Management, Anand, invites applications for its Fellow Programme in Rural Management.

Petrol cheaper by Rs 2, diesel by Re 1

Petrol cheaper by Rs 2, diesel by Re 1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Petrol and diesel prices were cut on Thursday by Rs 2 and Re 1 per litre, respectively, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora announced.

Suzlon arm bags order from China

Suzlon arm bags order from China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Pune-based Suzlon Energy Ltd on Friday said its wholly owned subsidiary has bagged an order from China for supply of wind turbines.

Sanjay Joshi back in the BJP

Sanjay Joshi back in the BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

The RSS had announced his reinstation on Sunday.

Dus director to make sequel: Gyarah

Dus director to make sequel: Gyarah

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006