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How To Spend Your Diwali Bonus Wisely

How To Spend Your Diwali Bonus Wisely

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'Use this money to build an emergency fund if you do not have one.'

Biden tests Covid negative; to travel to India for G20 Summit: White House

Biden tests Covid negative; to travel to India for G20 Summit: White House

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The US President will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit, national security advisor Jake Sullivan told a press conference at the White House.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

2.5 lakh girls among 13L females go missing from 2019 to 21; MP tops table

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

According to the Union home ministry data, tabled in Parliament last week, 10,61,648 women above 18 years and 2,51,430 girls below that age went missing between 2019 and 2021 across the country.

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Amazon Prime Video has announced a huge number of assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting.

Sensex revisits 66K; Nifty surges 116 points

Sensex revisits 66K; Nifty surges 116 points

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

From the Sensex pack, Larsen & Toubro jumped 4.26 per cent to emerge as the biggest gainer, followed by IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, State Bank of India, HCL Technologies, Power Grid, NTPC, Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank and Wipro. Mahindra & Mahindra, Infosys, UltraTech Cement and Hindustan Unilever were the major laggards.

Is The Rally In Small And Microcap Stocks Sustainable?

Is The Rally In Small And Microcap Stocks Sustainable?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

While the corporate sector has benefited from massive capital expenditure, leading to sky-rocketing stock prices, investors would do well to keep an eye on the macroeconomic picture and government finances, not just corporate profits, for signs of trouble, alerts Debashis Basu.

Byju, Think Of Byju's Like A Business!

Byju, Think Of Byju's Like A Business!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

This, Byju, was the time to apply the business lens, treat your company as a business, run your company as a business. Instead, you splurged, observes Suveen Sinha.

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

'The BJP Is An Ocean'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

'You are one of the drops that make that ocean, but when you leave it makes no difference to the ocean.'

5 smart tips to succeed in your start-up

5 smart tips to succeed in your start-up

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Persistence is the name of the game, says Vineet Bajpai.

Rawat Chopper Tragedy May Not Happen Again

Rawat Chopper Tragedy May Not Happen Again

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

HAL helicopters will be equipped with an 'Obstacle Avoidance System' that warns pilots of any obstacles in their flight path.

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) said on Monday that it had raised the highest-ever corpus of annual funds for the institution, garnering Rs 231 crore from alumni, industry and individual donors for 2022-23 (FY23). Its funding increased 76 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared to Rs 131 crore in FY22, according to data shared by the institute. The number of donors contributing more than Rs 1 crore increased 64 per cent YoY.

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

PM calls for constitution of high-power police tech mission under MHA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for the setting up of a high-power police technology mission under the leadership of the Union home minister to adopt future technologies for grassroot policing requirements.

Adani's Dharavi dream: Producing millionaires minus slumdog prefix

Adani's Dharavi dream: Producing millionaires minus slumdog prefix

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Billionaire Gautam Adani on Wednesday shared a personal note on the development of Dharavi in Mumbai, days after the Maharashtra government issued a resolution to award the Dharavi redevelopment project to his conglomerate on July 14. In the note shared with the media, Adani said his first tryst with Dharavi in Mumbai was in the late 1970s, and the slum settlement continues to amaze and inspire the billionaire to date. "When this opportunity to renew Dharavi came calling, I seized it with both hands," he said.

7 SMART tips to work from home the right away

7 SMART tips to work from home the right away

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Use your time to read relevant newspapers, watch business channels, listen to podcasts or watch TEDx talks on your favourite topics, suggests Shital Kakkar Mehta.

Narayana Murthy Is Absolutely Right!

Narayana Murthy Is Absolutely Right!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Get more people working, get more people working in modern manufacturing and services in our cities, and get people working better and longer, suggests Naushad Forbes, past president, CII.

Google on Rs 936 cr fine slapped by CCI

Google on Rs 936 cr fine slapped by CCI

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Slapped with a second hefty fine for anti-competitive practices, Google India on Wednesday said it remains committed to users and developers and is reviewing the antitrust body's order to evaluate next steps. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Tuesday slapped a Rs 936 crore fine on Google for "abusing" its dominant position on its Android mobile app store and ordered it not to prevent app developers from using third-party billing or payment processing services in India. That penalty came just days after a Rs 1,337.76 crore fine was imposed on it for abusing the dominant position of its Android smartphone operating system. Commenting on Tuesday's CCI order, a Google India spokesperson said Indian app developers have benefited from the technology, security, consumer protection, choice and flexibility that Android and Google Play provide.

Recovery in markets makes investors richer by Rs 3.20 lakh cr

Recovery in markets makes investors richer by Rs 3.20 lakh cr

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Investors' wealth climbed Rs 3.20 lakh crore as markets staged a smart comeback on Wednesday after falling in the last eight trading sessions. The BSE Sensex rallied 448.96 points or 0.76 per cent to settle at 59,411.08. During the day, it jumped 513.33 points or 0.87 per cent to 59,475.45.

ChatGPT: Driving The World Berserk?

ChatGPT: Driving The World Berserk?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Or has the world seen things like this before, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

WFH: 10 SMART tips to manage a team remotely

WFH: 10 SMART tips to manage a team remotely

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Managing team members without daily face-to-face interactions is something we are all learning. However, if we inculcate the following factors in our professional lives, it can help us go a long way in establishing seamlessness and excel at remote leadership

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

10 Most Relevant Job Skills For 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Siva Prasad Nanduri, chief business officer, TeamLease Digital, outlines the skills that will help you get a job in 2023.

Chat@2: Smart tips for personal loans

Chat@2: Smart tips for personal loans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Join Rajeev Mahajan, Founder Director & CEO, Antworks Money, for an online chat at 2 pm, Thursday, January 25

Reliance Jio may not charge a premium for its 5G services initially

Reliance Jio may not charge a premium for its 5G services initially

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Reliance Jio may not ask for a premium for its 5G services in the initial stages of the launch, according to sources in the company. The company will roll out 5G commercial services in four cities -Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata - around Diwali this month and slowly ramp up the processes for other cities, too. A senior executive, when asked whether Jio will charge higher tariffs for 5G against 4G, said: "In the initial stages, customers have to adopt 5G, then they will have to find value in the service, and then one can look at monetisation."

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Welcome to Smart India Hackathon 2017!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

Whether you are a mobile App designer, a systems designer or a person with strong data analytical skills, there is a problem you can take on and solve and take India Forward.

Intex LED: A pocket-friendly smart TV

Intex LED: A pocket-friendly smart TV

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

While most models in the market cost almost 1 lakh, this 55-inch full-HD LED TV costs 78,999.

Buy mid, small-caps selectively, say analysts

Buy mid, small-caps selectively, say analysts

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

After a sharp outperformance in the mid-and small-cap segments in the first half of calendar year 2023 (H1-CY23), analysts are now turning cautious on these two market segments and suggest investors stay selective and look for valuation comfort and earnings visibility before investing. The S&P BSE Midcap index has surged 13.7 per cent in H1-CY23, and the S&P BSE Small-cap index gained 12.7 per cent during this period, data shows. The S&P BSE Sensex, in comparison, has moved up 6.4 per cent.

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Suman Chakraborty Is Revolutionising Rural Healthcare

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

'If you can simplify the technology, you don't need a doctor or a highly qualified technician to work on the technology; even an Asha health worker or a similar front line health worker can use it with minimal training.'

Demonetisation just a bump; India to maintain 7% growth: Cisco

Demonetisation just a bump; India to maintain 7% growth: Cisco

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Chambers said Internet will facilitate 3-5 times the economic impact at a much faster pace

Golden tips to help you become a smart investor

Golden tips to help you become a smart investor

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Good investors learn how to think beyond the obvious and to make deeper, less obvious judgments.

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Overestimation of AI can lead to an excessive level of trust and the spread of disinformation. ChatGPT's replies are riddled with factual errors, hidden in eloquent, grammatically correct sentences. This leads to a hallucination of truth, explains Kumar Abishek.

Google to make smart bulbs, dishwashers!

Google to make smart bulbs, dishwashers!

Rediff.com11 May 2011

According to Google, the new range of 'almost anything electrical' household devices would be launched by the end of this year, and wireless technology will help these devices to communicate with tablets, The Daily Telegraph reported.

First time in two decade, currency in circulation declines in Diwali week

First time in two decade, currency in circulation declines in Diwali week

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

The currency in circulation (CIC) declined by Rs 7,600 crore in the Diwali week, making it the first such happening in two decades, a report said on Thursday. This was made possible courtesy of a greater reliance on digital payments by people, the report by economists at SBI said, adding that the Indian economy is undergoing a structural transformation at present. They clarified that the Diwali week in 2009 had also witnessed a marginal Rs 950 crore decline in currency in circulation, but that was purely due to the economic slowdown amid the global financial crisis.

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you amazing gadgets and mobile devices from CES 2022.

600 govt social media accounts were hacked in 5 years, LS told

600 govt social media accounts were hacked in 5 years, LS told

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Over 600 social media accounts of the central government were hacked in the last five years, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

As user base shrinks, m-wallets put smart money on diversification

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

The last few months have been hard on digital wallets which had a short-lived dream run post-demonetisation.

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Ambani said, it will be ready for trials as soon as 5G spectrum is available and can be ready for field deployment next year.

Airtel, TCS ink JV for 5G-based remote robotic operations

Airtel, TCS ink JV for 5G-based remote robotic operations

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel and IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have joined hands to build a 5G-based remote working technology using robotics, according to a joint statement. TCS during the trials has successfully tested two use cases of its Neural Manufacturing solutions on Airtel's 5G testbed in Manesar - remote robotics operations, and vision-based quality inspection, the statement claimed. "The 5G ecosystem will open limitless possibilities for enterprises to enhance productivity and serve their customers even better with digitally enabled applications.

Investors richer by over Rs 10.19 lakh crore in 3-day rally

Investors richer by over Rs 10.19 lakh crore in 3-day rally

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Equity investors' wealth jumped by over Rs 10.19 lakh crore in the three-day market rally to Monday. On Monday, the 30-share BSE Sensex soared by 1,041.08 points or 1.90 per cent to settle at 55,925.74. In three days, the bechmark has zoomed 2,176.48 points or 4 per cent. Helped by jump in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms went up by Rs 10,19,936.84 crore to Rs 2,58,47,092.40 crore in three days.