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Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Situation peaceful but uneasy calm in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

No untoward incident has been reported from the district over the past three days.

India must stop being the West's digital colony

India must stop being the West's digital colony

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

'Internet or TV can't turn you into a monster'

'Internet or TV can't turn you into a monster'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'There is an anger simmering in a few people whose mindsets are neck deep in tradition. They are simmering because they feel how is it that she's able to educate herself? How is it that she's allowed to talk over me? How is it that she's allowed to do what she wants to do? This is coming out in these crimes,' says Rani Mukerji.

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Why Cisco is wooing hi-tech start-ups in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It is eyeing the transportation and infrastructure modernisation opportunity in the country, expected to attract $500 billion in investment over the next five years.

The Chennai water train is here!

The Chennai water train is here!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com tracks the train from Jolarpettai carrying its precious cargo.

Shutdown in Kashmir by separatists extended to July 25, curfew continues

Shutdown in Kashmir by separatists extended to July 25, curfew continues

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed in strength across the Valley for strict implementation of the prohibitory orders.

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Smart' Gandhinagar is now wired to the future, becomes India's first smart city; launches citywide WiFi services, smart streetlights, speed and face recognition surveillance.

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Foodpanda has bitten off more than it can chew

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Foodpanda delivery executives were assured they could make Rs 50,000. There were promises made on surge and demand. But the demand never kept up with the supply.

Why the recent cash crunch is not bad news for all

Why the recent cash crunch is not bad news for all

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

Digital-pay companies see 10x growth spurt after demonetisation, report Ayan Pramanik & Shine Jacob/Business Standard from Bengaluru.

Stop the presses: UK daily Independent goes online-only

Stop the presses: UK daily Independent goes online-only

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

One of Britain's leading daily newspapers, The Independent, on Friday announced it will end its print edition and switch to 'digital only' mode from next month amid falling readership.

Missing Snapdeal employee found, reunites with family

Missing Snapdeal employee found, reunites with family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Snapdeal employee, Deepti Sarna, who was missing since Wednesday evening, returned home on Friday.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

'Everybody in class wants to sit next to me'

'Everybody in class wants to sit next to me'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Dhanak child stars Hetal Gada and Krrish Chhabria look back at their beautiful film.

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Yulu founder Amit Gupta believes bicycle sharing is the next big thing.

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilised and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalising of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

State assembly polls: Stage set for counting of votes on Thursday

State assembly polls: Stage set for counting of votes on Thursday

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The counting of votes for the assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry would be held on Thursday morning with trends expected early.

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Is the Hero Destini 125 worth Rs 54,640?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Does Hero MotoCorp's first ever 125 cc scooter do enough to stand out in the ever-growing 125cc scooter segment?

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

7 tax-filing mistakes to avoid

7 tax-filing mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Archit Gupta -- founder and CEO, ClearTax.com -- lists common mistakes and how to avoid them for filing a hassle-free income tax return.

Snapdeal to spend $1 billion on 5-6 acquisitions this year

Snapdeal to spend $1 billion on 5-6 acquisitions this year

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Snapdeal to spend $1 billion on 5-6 acquisitions this year.

Tamil Nadu limps to normalcy as toll hits 87

Tamil Nadu limps to normalcy as toll hits 87

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa announces Rs 4 lakh compensation for the kin of dead.

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Information Technology: Boost for hardware, but disappointment for IT services

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The key proposals from the IT industry that were not addressed included removal of dual levies on software products

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Politicians will find it tougher to retain voters's allegiance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

'This may be good news for Rahul Gandhi, for no matter how Modi performs, there will always be some degree of dissatisfaction with his performance among large sections of voters,' says R Jagannathan.

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

11 best ways to improve your productivity

11 best ways to improve your productivity

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Turn off mobile/web alerts. Prioritise tasks. Do not multi-task.

Now, journalist beaten up by J&K minister's guards

Now, journalist beaten up by J&K minister's guards

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

A journalist working with a leading local English daily on Monday alleged that he was beaten up by the personal security personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Minister Ghulam Nabi Lone after an argument.

Airtel, Vodafone call Jio tariffs a gimmick

Airtel, Vodafone call Jio tariffs a gimmick

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Firms come out with detailed communiqu for consumers that counter Jio's claims of cheap data

Mystery of the Badaun girls' deaths: The CBI story

Mystery of the Badaun girls' deaths: The CBI story

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

In concluding that the two teenaged girls who were found hanging from a tree in Badaun were not raped and murdered, the Central Bureau of Investigation has deconstructed a chain of events to support its theory.

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

PCI sacks its president, contemplates criminal case

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The Paralympics Committee of India (PCI) has sacked its president Rajesh Tomar for the gross mismanagement at the recent National Para-Athletics Championship in Ghaziabad, where athletes suffered due to lack of proper facilities.

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

How solar power is lighting up 1,000 remote villages

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Around 80 mn rural households are estimated to have no access to grid power.

Fire destroys 'assets' at arrested energy consultant's office

Fire destroys 'assets' at arrested energy consultant's office

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Prayas Jain has been arrested for allegedly buying secret documents.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

Will 4G be more expensive? All you need to know

Will 4G be more expensive? All you need to know

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A user will need to buy a 4G-enabled handset and then upgrade his or her existing 2G/3G SIM card to a USIM (Universal SIM)/4G SIM.

'India is nearing the digital tipping point'

'India is nearing the digital tipping point'

Rediff.com2 May 2016

'The tipping point for digital in China was the evolution of the mobile ecosystem.'

CAT on Dec 4: Important tips for test takers

CAT on Dec 4: Important tips for test takers

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Candidates have to reach the test centre by 7.30 am (for the forenoon session) and by 1 pm (for the afternoon session).

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

BMW eyes top spot in luxury car segment with 16 launches in 2018

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The challenge for BMW is to overtake Mercedes-Benz, which bounced back three years ago to become king of the hill.

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Apple eyes India for future growth as global sales fall

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

iPhone sales in India were up by 56 per cent during the period.

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

The adman who headed Dera chief Gurmeet's business

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Though Dentsu Aegis says C P Arora left the business in July 2016, his Twitter handle and LinkedIn profile continue to refer to him as Group CFO of Denstu India.

Uber, Ola cabs go missing in Delhi

Uber, Ola cabs go missing in Delhi

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

According to company executives, the situation might worsen in the coming days.