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Crisis time? Companies turn spiritual

Crisis time? Companies turn spiritual

Rediff.com10 Nov 2008

Many companies and their executives are seeking solace from new-age motivational gurus.

Congratulate Aamir and Kiran

Congratulate Aamir and Kiran

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

The superstar is getting married today.

A unique plan to hone people's skills

A unique plan to hone people's skills

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

A new government plan aims to multiply the number of skill development centres and the number of people who get vocational training.

Carry the bank in your mobile

Carry the bank in your mobile

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

You can avoid visiting banks, as several innovative technologies help you do banking transactions easily using your cellphone now

Now, a mobile phone for just Rs 599!

Now, a mobile phone for just Rs 599!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Spice Telecom on Tuesday launched 'People Phone', a mobile handset with lifetime prepaid connection at just Rs 599, targeting the rural markets where the company sees a huge potential for expansion.

Airtel to launch next generation SMSes

Airtel to launch next generation SMSes

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

During a recent pilot test with 15,000 Airtel subscribers in Delhi and the NCR region, Affle claims to have boosted Airtel's average revenue per user by almost 8 per cent.

Wish Madhuri Dixit!

Wish Madhuri Dixit!

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The actress turns 40 on May 15.

Social media: 2019 election battleground

Social media: 2019 election battleground

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Political parties and leaders understand the impact the new media can have on outcomes.' 'From treating them as broadcast tools five years ago, now they look at them as arsenal that can potentially change electoral outcomes.'

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Was Sheena Bora alive months after her death?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'There is a communication between Rahul Mukerjea and Sheena Bora.' 'First on the 26th. And then on the 27th and then on the 28th.' 'See the messages wherein Rahul Mukerjea tells Sheena Bora "Baba I am in the car park. Come".' 'And Sheena Bora replies to Rahul Mukerjea: "Five min bas".' 'This explains why none of the bodies matched Sheena Bora...'

EC bans political bulk SMSes 48 hrs prior to polling

EC bans political bulk SMSes 48 hrs prior to polling

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Delhi Election Commission on Friday directed all mobile service providers to stop "political" bulk SMS services 48 hours before the assembly election to ensure that parties do not influence voters during this period.

Google entices phone users with voice search

Google entices phone users with voice search

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

Internet search giant Google hopes to hook the millions of cellular phone subscribers in India who do not use data or SMS-based services with its voice-based search. It is conducting pilot projects in Hyderabad and Delhi, and is expected to roll out more in Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata shortly. The company is expected to add audio playback for search queries on local news and entertainment.

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Haven't deleted Arundhati tweet; Twitter wanted it removed: Paresh Rawal

Rediff.com24 May 2017

When asked if his Twitter account is still active, Rawal said, "It's active, but it's blocked kind of a thing. The moment I delete the tweet it'll be active."

Wish Rekha

Wish Rekha

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The actress turns 52

When Amitabh had a sleepless night

When Amitabh had a sleepless night

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

'We never have and never can look at Maharashtra with disrespect,' Amitabh wrote in his blog.

Buy a Spice Mobile handset for Rs 800!

Buy a Spice Mobile handset for Rs 800!

Rediff.com2 May 2008

B K Modi-controlled Spice Mobile is all set to launch its GSM phone for Rs 800 this month. Branded as the 'People's Phone', the handset, a very basic model, doesn't have a display screen. Spice officials believe the company will sell around one million units in India and 10 million globally over the next 12 months.

Congratulate Hrithik & Suzanne

Congratulate Hrithik & Suzanne

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Hrithik becomes father to a baby boy.

Blackberry content: Govt may engage foreign cos

Blackberry content: Govt may engage foreign cos

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Blackberry enables subscribers to receive and send e-mails in the form of SMS through mobile phones. The service has come under official scanner, as communication sent using it is routed through servers located abroad and cannot be intercepted by security agencies in New Delhi. The officials did not name the company that has offered to help monitor Blackberry content, but sources said there are a few Swiss and Canadian companies who have developed software offering security t

Money motive behind Mahajan's murder: Prosecution

Money motive behind Mahajan's murder: Prosecution

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Money was the motive behind Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan's murder as the accused, his brother Pravin, wanted to start a transport business, the prosecution told the court on Monday. "The demands were being made by Pravin Mahajan from 2004 and the threat SMS was the last blow," Special Public Prosecutor Niteen Pradhan argued.

Vodafone's branded plan brings post-paid focus

Vodafone's branded plan brings post-paid focus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

With Airtel and RCom already having launched their special offers for post-paid customers, and RJio around the corner, Vodafone makes its move with Red.

Should we be ashamed of Kargil victory?

Should we be ashamed of Kargil victory?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Has the Kargil victory, like so much else, fallen prey to petty, partisan politics?

Smart tips to curb overspending on your credit cards

Smart tips to curb overspending on your credit cards

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

When you pay by cash, the pain is the highest and when you pay by credit card, the pain is reduced considerably.

Good news for e-wallet fraud victims

Good news for e-wallet fraud victims

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

Customers using mobile wallets, prepaid payments cards, and paper vouchers such as Sodexo have been absolved of liability for fraud if it is reported within three days.

Use technology, get taxi pronto

Use technology, get taxi pronto

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

To address a crescendo of complaints, the state government recently created a new category of taxis that have a self-explanatory 'no refusal' blazoned on them and come in the by-now-ubiquitous blue and white colours of the Trinamool Congress.

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Google to provide local info to mobiles users

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content. Mobile users in the country can now easily get local information on their handsets as leading search engine Google on Tuesday introduced a service to facilitate access to such content.

Verifying SIMs through Aadhaar to be made easy

Verifying SIMs through Aadhaar to be made easy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

The government has initiated a series of measures, including allowing re-verification at subscribers' doorstep and One Time Password (OTP) based authentication of existing users, to make the entire exercise easier for telecom subscribers.

Sachin Pilot injured in police lathicharge

Sachin Pilot injured in police lathicharge

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Congress workers were protesting against the Centre's new land bill

Panic over rumour: Pak Telcom Authority intervenes

Panic over rumour: Pak Telcom Authority intervenes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2007

The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority and mobile phone operators were forced to issue clarifications on Friday after a rumour that people were dying after receiving a call from a particular number triggered panic in the Pakistani city.

Like 911 in US, 112 to become single number for all emergency services in India

Like 911 in US, 112 to become single number for all emergency services in India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

All existing emergency numbers will be phased out within a year of rolling out 112, depending upon the awareness about this new facility.

ICSE results: Girls outperform boys

ICSE results: Girls outperform boys

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The girl students were ahead of boys in both the classes, registering a pass percentage of 98.63 and 98.23 in Class X and Class XII respectively. This year's pass percentage for both the classes has gone up by 0.08 per cent over last year.

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Do you own these stocks? EXIT them NOW

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

After security cover, Kejriwal says no to govt bungalow

After security cover, Kejriwal says no to govt bungalow

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

After refusing to take security cover, Arvind Kejriwal, who is set to become the Delhi chief minister, has refused to shift to a government bungalow in line with his resolve to end the VIP culture.

Customers throng Nokia shops for changing battery

Customers throng Nokia shops for changing battery

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Amid scare of batteries heating up, Nokia mobile phones users on Thursday thronged the company showrooms seeking information and replacement of the batteries covered under the product advisory issued early this week.

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The starlet will perform in Mumbai's Tulip Star.

Rakhi Sawant alleges cheating in <i>Nach.. </i>

Rakhi Sawant alleges cheating in Nach..

Rediff.com25 Dec 2007

Item-girl-turned-actress Rakhi Sawant on Tuesday filed a criminal complaint against Star Plus channel, alleging them of cheating after she lost in the finals of reality show Nach Baliye 3. Rakhi, who along with beau Abhishek Awasthi lost in the final round to TV actors Sanjida Sheikh and Amir Ali, alleged in her complaint filed in the Oshiwara police station that the channel deliberately prevented her from winning the contest. Rakhi alleged that voting was manipulated.

'It's humbling that people notice you'

'It's humbling that people notice you'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'I am glad I am on a national platform. This is the next step in life. It's amazing for a Southern actress to be in Bollywood!' Meet Regina Cassandra.

'I realise the power of Indians around the world'

'I realise the power of Indians around the world'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

SRK reacts to being listed among the top 50 most influencial men in the world.

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

'Is mobile banking as safe as net banking?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

In an online chat with readers on April 27, Sameer Ratolikar, Chief Information Security Officer, HDFC Bank, answered readers' queries on how to secure their online banking transaction.

Meet a global brand builder

Meet a global brand builder

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

Most remember him for old campaigns like Gloria Vanderbilt and Tommy Hilfiger.

Wish Smriti Irani

Wish Smriti Irani

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

The television actress turns 30 on Thursday.

Wish Lata Mangeshkar

Wish Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Celebrate the singer by posting your wishes.