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Gehraiyaan Review

Gehraiyaan Review

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Top 3 Indian IT companies train over 775,000 in generative AI skills

Top 3 Indian IT companies train over 775,000 in generative AI skills

Rediff.com7 May 2024

The top three Indian IT firms -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys and Wipro -- collectively trained over 775,000 employees in generative AI (GenAI) capability by the end of 2023-24, according to an analysis of GenAI-trained workforce of leading companies in India in this sector. This number is significantly higher that the projection made by the IT industry body Nasscom in its Strategic Review of 2023, released in February this year. It said in 2023-2024, over 650,000 employees across the IT industry received training in Gen AI skills.

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Meenakshi Sundareshwar review

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Meenakshi Sundareshwar is a Basu Chatterjee slice-of-life packaged in a glossy ad film whose source of heart are its two genuinely likeable leads, feels Sukanya Verma.

Panetta pledges to provide technology access to India

Panetta pledges to provide technology access to India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The United States on Wednesday promised to initiate measures to provide access to dual use technology to India which has been contending that American norms were leading to denial of export of such sophisticated items.

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.' 'But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a challenge.' 'Its evangelists ask: Are you man enough to shoulder stress?' points out Shyam G Menon.

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Avatar: The Way of Water Review: Spectacular, But Empty

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Avatar: The Way of Water feels like a poorly chosen present -- the wrapping is beautiful, but the gift inside is a disappointment, observes Mayur Sanap.

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

IT margin pressure rises on US visa norms, technology shift

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Software services industry may have to relook its cost structure to maintain a higher margin.

Was David Warner robbed of his wicket?

Was David Warner robbed of his wicket?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'Annoyed' Warner wants more DRS transparency

How Aditya Birla Health Insurance plans to achieve full year profitability by FY26

How Aditya Birla Health Insurance plans to achieve full year profitability by FY26

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

'We want to play the value game for our consumers, which is health and retail will grow faster for us than the group.'

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

On a surprise visit to Beijing amid speculation that he may unveil Tesla's autonomous driving technology in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market in China, billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and discussed future expansion plans for his automobile.

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

PM reviews preparations for vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The PM directed officials to evaluate various technology tools to ensure efficient and timely vaccination in due course of time. He also emphasised that detailed planning for such large scale vaccination should be undertaken immediately.

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

How GenZ, Millennials Can Co-Exist At Work

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Gen Z, don't shy away from expressing your ideas, and millennials, be receptive to new perspectives, suggests Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

UN's special rapporteurs ask govt to review new IT rules

UN's special rapporteurs ask govt to review new IT rules

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The submission was made by the UN Special Rapporteurs on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan; on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association Clement Nyaletsossi Voule; and the right to privacy, Joseph Cannataci.

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.

Biden flies in Friday evening, meets Modi soon after, flies out Sunday afternoon

Biden flies in Friday evening, meets Modi soon after, flies out Sunday afternoon

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden are set to hold bilateral talks on Friday evening with a focus on further solidifying the India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Future of IT industry: 60K more jobs & revenue of $254 bn

Future of IT industry: 60K more jobs & revenue of $254 bn

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The domestic technology industry's revenue is projected to grow 3.8 per cent to $254 billion this fiscal, industry body Nasscom said on Friday and highlighted creation of 60,000 more jobs during this period. The industry had clocked a revenue of $244.6 billion in the same period last year, according to Nasscom's annual strategic review report. Excluding hardware, the revenue is expected to touch $199 billion, a growth of 3.3 per cent over FY23, as per the report.

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

IPL 2024 Moments To Remember...

Rediff.com20 May 2024

The hot button moments of IPL 2024...

'India Has Changed So Much'

'India Has Changed So Much'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'I don't feel like going back to India, to the old Delhi that I grew up in. Because the place doesn't exist anymore.'

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government will use the unorganised workers database - e-Shram portal - to provide the benefits of various government programmes to the nearly 300 million workers over the next five years, if it is voted to power for the third consecutive term in the upcoming general elections. "We have registered unorganised workers on the e-Shram platform. "We will reach out to the e-Shram registered 'shramik bandhu' and help them avail the benefits of various government programmes that they are eligible for," the manifesto of the party read.

Bangalore among world's top 8 tech innovation hotpots

Bangalore among world's top 8 tech innovation hotpots

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

India's Silicon Valley, Bangalore has been ranked among the world's eight largest technology innovation clusters by MIT Technology Review.

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Kathua ambush: 2 terrorists hit during search ops, NIA roped in

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Security forces tightened their cordon around a forest area in the higher reaches of Doda district on Tuesday evening following an encounter with hiding terrorists, officials said.

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rain, Drama, Controversial DRS: Australia's Boxing Day battle vs Pak

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

How to save lives in rain-scripted landslides

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

An accurate early warning system that correlates rainfall and the potential for landslides. That is the imperative, say experts as rains create havoc in hills across India and the toll mounts in Kerala's Wayanad slopes where landslides buried entire homesteads and possibly hundreds of people.

'83 Review

'83 Review

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Kabir Khan's '83 is an ode to a game changing chapter of Indian cricket history, pitch-perfect partnerships between openers and tail enders, knowing your mate's strengths as well as your own, seizing that one moment that defines the rest of your life, applauds Sukanya Verma.

4 Indians among MIT's top innovators

4 Indians among MIT's top innovators

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The innovators are blazing new paths in a wide range of fields.

Ahead of 3rd wave, PM reviews oxygen situation

Ahead of 3rd wave, PM reviews oxygen situation

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

These upcoming oxygen plants include those being built with the contribution from the PM CARES fund as well as from various ministries and PSUs, it said.

'How To Choose Good MFs For Rs 5K SIPs?'

'How To Choose Good MFs For Rs 5K SIPs?'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

rediffGURU Ramalingam Kalirajan answers your personal finance queries.

Dil Bekaraar review

Dil Bekaraar review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.

IT stocks on road to revival, may be dark horse this year

IT stocks on road to revival, may be dark horse this year

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Information technology (IT) companies have been on the road to revival in the past one year. From being the worst-hit sector in 2022 with a loss of 26 per cent, the Nifty IT index closed 2023 with gains of 24 per cent. So far in 2024, the index is up around 7 per cent against the nearly flat Nifty 50 benchmark index. The IT index has been on a continuous decline in the last three sessions.

PLI scheme for automotive sector extended by 1 year to FY28

PLI scheme for automotive sector extended by 1 year to FY28

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The government has decided to extend the Rs 25,938-crore production-linked incentive scheme for the automotive sector by one year, Union Heavy Industries Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey said on Tuesday. Post extension, the five-year scheme, originally in place from 2022-23 to 2026-27, will be active until 2027-28. At present, incentives are applicable under the scheme for determined sales of Advanced Automotive Technology (AAT) products (vehicles and components) manufactured in India from 1 April 2022 onwards for a period of five consecutive years.

'Typo' spooks Financial Technologies investors

'Typo' spooks Financial Technologies investors

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

The FT stock took a beating, losing 80 per cent in two sessions before recovering. Though in an exchange announcement following the government's missive on July 12, FT identified NSEL as a material subsidiary, rumour mills contemplated two possible transactions: a sale between May 30 and June 30 which had led to the subsidiary becoming an associate and another transaction between June 30 and July 15 when the associate again became a subsidiary.

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Probing plot to kill Pannun: US says India needs to hold guilty accountable

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As Finer wrapped up his high-profile visit to India, the White House said Finer 'acknowledged' India's establishment of a committee of enquiry to investigate the 'lethal plotting' and underlined the need for holding accountable those responsible.

Army activates command cyber operations to protect online networks

Army activates command cyber operations to protect online networks

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Army has decided to operationalise command cyber operations and support wings as part of its efforts to modernise its online networks as well as to ensure their effective protection.

Kotak Bank barred from onboarding customers online, issuing fresh credit cards

Kotak Bank barred from onboarding customers online, issuing fresh credit cards

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Cracking down on repeated non-compliance of IT norms, the RBI on Wednesday barred Kotak Mahindra Bank from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards with immediate effect after the regulator found "serious deficiencies" in the lender's IT risk management. These actions, the RBI said, are necessitated based on significant concerns arising out of Reserve Bank's IT examination of the bank for the years 2022 and 2023 and the continued failure on part of the bank to address these concerns in a comprehensive and timely manner.

PSBs to Explore AI Collaboration

PSBs to Explore AI Collaboration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'There is a need for an innovation sandbox where the PSBs can collaborate and then they can do their own innovation on top of it.'

India, US in agreement on countering China's aggression: Rajnath

India, US in agreement on countering China's aggression: Rajnath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The India-US strategic partnership is characterised by mutual trust and both sides are increasingly in agreement on key issues, such as countering China's aggression, promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and addressing regional security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

'Warner Must Be Fined'

'Warner Must Be Fined'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

'His reaction, swearing at Joel Wilson, is unacceptable.'

Regulatory relook: Move to push firms away from in-house RTAs on the cards

Regulatory relook: Move to push firms away from in-house RTAs on the cards

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) plans to roll out a new regulatory framework for registrar and transfer agents (RTAs) - the market intermediaries responsible for the record-keeping of bondholders and shareholders after a company offers securities to the public. The markets regulator, sources said, is considering a multifold increase in net-worth requirement, a move that may dissuade companies from having in-house RTAs for record-keeping. At present, the minimum net worth required for RTAs is Rs 50 lakh and Rs 25 lakh in categories I and II, respectively.

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Just last week, Altman presented OpenAI's new roadmap to enthusiastic developers at the company's inaugural conference.