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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.

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Choosing your company's name? MCA lists examples to avoid any duplication. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs made it clear that the use of different phonetic spellings, including the use of misspelled words of an expression, would be treated as same.

Wish Madhuri Dixit!

Wish Madhuri Dixit!

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The actress turns 40 on May 15.

Review: Is TicWatch C2 worth Rs 17,999?

Review: Is TicWatch C2 worth Rs 17,999?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The TicWatch C2 from a Chinese wearable maker Mobvoi is now officially available in India through its website and online retail partner Amazon.

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.

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Setting aside the Delhi high court's September 30 verdict denying bail to Chidambaram, the apex court said he is neither a "flight risk" nor there is a possibility of "his abscondence from the trial". Chidambaram had moved the apex court challenging the high court verdict.

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

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.

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.

Wish Rekha

Wish Rekha

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The actress turns 52

Congratulate Hrithik & Suzanne

Congratulate Hrithik & Suzanne

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Hrithik becomes father to a baby boy.

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.

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.

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.

Now, only genuine complaints will be taken up by BCCI

Now, only genuine complaints will be taken up by BCCI

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Inundated with frivolous complaints in recent times, the BCCI's Ombudsman and Ethics Officer D K Jain has devised a mechanism to ensure that only genuine complaints are entertained.

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.

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

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

Now, pay more for bank services, premiums, credit card bills

Now, pay more for bank services, premiums, credit card bills

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Under the Goods and Services Tax, effective midnight of June 30, most of the financial services would attract a higher tax of 18 per cent as against 15 per cent as of now.

In fresh letter to Kejriwal, Prashant Bhushan pens his frustrations

In fresh letter to Kejriwal, Prashant Bhushan pens his frustrations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Prashant Bhushan has written a fresh note to party chief Arvind Kejriwal, highlighting the "long-pending" issues.

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?

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Cinemas get ready to open in new COVID-19 normal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Ushering in a new era of movie watching, the Union government allowed multiplexes, cinema halls and theatres to reopen from Thursday within the framework of a set of standard operating procedures.

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.

Skype to bar calls on mobile, landline within India from Nov 10

Skype to bar calls on mobile, landline within India from Nov 10

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Users, however, can still make free Skype-to-Skype calls worldwide and international calls to mobiles and landlines.

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down

155 flights delayed as Air India's software shuts down

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

According to airline sources, the software, which is of Atlanta-based SITA company, was not functioning approximately from 3 am to 9 am on Saturday. Consequently, boarding passes could not be issued at major airports across the world and various flights were delayed.

Investors: Beware of your broker

Investors: Beware of your broker

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.

Now, pizzas to be delivered at your train seat!

Now, pizzas to be delivered at your train seat!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Delivery will be made at 12 selected stations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wish Lata Mangeshkar

Wish Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Celebrate the singer by posting your wishes.

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rakhi to sizzle as well

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The starlet will perform in Mumbai's Tulip Star.

RCom launches two international roaming packs

RCom launches two international roaming packs

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

It offers a discount of up to 96 per cent on data and and up to 92 per cent on call charges.

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.

Wish Smriti Irani

Wish Smriti Irani

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

The television actress turns 30 on Thursday.

'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.

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.

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

BSNL starts satellite phone service, Tata Comm to bow out

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The service will cover areas where no network is available and will be provided by INMARSAT, which has 14 satellites.

Fair polls: Mobile cos to pay a price

Fair polls: Mobile cos to pay a price

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

The Election Commission, for the first time, has banned bulk text (SMS) messaging either by candidates standing for an election or by political parties to voters in the 48 hour period before start of voting in Assembly constituencies in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.As this ban is likely to be extended to all future elections, mobile service providers will have to live with the idea of losing what used to be a revenue windfall for them during elections.