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Move over millennials! The Gen Zers are here

Move over millennials! The Gen Zers are here

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

They'll be increasingly define everything from products to politics of this country.

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

India must order 1.7 billion vaccines

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Winning against Covid means thinking ahead, at least six months, putting in place the likely scenarios of what might happen, and then planning. Planning is the role of the government. Having planned, it should communicate what and why. Then, get out of the way, recommends Naushad Forbes.

PIX: Farhan Akhtar performs in Manipal

PIX: Farhan Akhtar performs in Manipal

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Check out the performance.

Brad Pitt & Shah Rukh Khan: Picture abhi baki hai!

Brad Pitt & Shah Rukh Khan: Picture abhi baki hai!

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The Hollywood superstar and the Bollywood superstar are probably planning a film together.

Tech's toll on humanity

Tech's toll on humanity

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

'You have to be insensitive and callous to want to shoot the spectacle of persons dying, presumably for the pleasure of posting the picture or video on WhatsApp,' says Shuma Raha.

SC refuses to pass interim order on JEE controversy

SC refuses to pass interim order on JEE controversy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Following disagreement on the new normalisation policy, the Supreme Court bench has agreed that it will pass the order only if it finds that the education policy violates the fundamental rights of students.

Satyam all set for big-ticket F1 deal

Satyam all set for big-ticket F1 deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

F1 is the highest class of single-seater auto racing sanctioned by the Federation Internationale deRs Automobile.

Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5

Nadella to visit Mumbai on Nov 5

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

He will be in Mumbai for a day to deliver a keynote address at Future Unleashed.

Grand Slams will be up for grabs as Big 3 wane, says Courier

Grand Slams will be up for grabs as Big 3 wane, says Courier

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic have won the last 11 Grand Slams between them and an incredible 54 since 2003.

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

'Posting videos on TikTok was my bread and butter'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

'But I understand the need for this government move.' 'I completely support Mr Modi.'

Pix: The sexiest, daring looks from Met Gala

Pix: The sexiest, daring looks from Met Gala

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The real head turners at Met Gala 2019.

Plasma vs LCD: The battle heats up

Plasma vs LCD: The battle heats up

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

The prize: dominating the big-screen, high-definition, flat-panel TV market. LCD makers have the advantage, but plasma producers are fighting hard.

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

2017 will see lower pay hikes across India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Increments in 2017 would be less than in 2016, says survey.

Katrina, Jacqueline to perform at IPL 9 opening ceremony

Katrina, Jacqueline to perform at IPL 9 opening ceremony

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Bollywood personalities and all-girl English pop band TBC, is in the offing for IPL season 9.

'I'm using this time to SLEEP!'

'I'm using this time to SLEEP!'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In these times of enforced isolation, what are Bollywood folk up to?

New age tech firms empowering women

New age tech firms empowering women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Start-ups are adding value to the day-to-day lives of Indian women

How Microsoft took on the gaming industry

How Microsoft took on the gaming industry

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Software giant Microsoft took on the challenge to begin work on its own game machine, extending its tremendous technological shadow further in a quest for a home entertainment centre.

Media industry to grow modestly for 5 years: PwC

Media industry to grow modestly for 5 years: PwC

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

The global entertainment and media industry is expected to grow at a moderate rate over the next five years as economic uncertainty offsets the impetus of digital technologies, according to a new study.

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Lost your job? This HR company could help you

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'It could take 12 months or more for hiring to get back on track.' 'New opportunities would come up and there will be demand for skillsets that can help dealing with the current situation.'

Jio's fibre-to-home services may be launched by year-end

Jio's fibre-to-home services may be launched by year-end

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Jio will woo consumers with new products as well as technology, offering them quadplay services - TV, data, voice and mobile - seamlessly working across the platforms, with a single bundled offer and just one bill.

Ipad for a menu card? New cafe ushers in edgy tech

Ipad for a menu card? New cafe ushers in edgy tech

Rediff.com27 May 2011

With its bright orange decor and adjustable lights, an iPad wall that serves as a menu card and a washroom that sports a video booth, a new cafe-cum-bar launched here aims to combine various lifestyle trends, music, entertainment and food that are currently in vogue with the new Gen Y.

Microsoft plans management rejig

Microsoft plans management rejig

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Attributing to people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal said the software company could announce major organisational changes at its entertainment and devices division as early as this week.

Reliance Jio is the world's biggest startup: Ambani

Reliance Jio is the world's biggest startup: Ambani

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

'As the world goes digital, we cannot afford to be left behind.'

Akhilesh reshuffles portfolios of 11 ministers, sacks junior minister

Akhilesh reshuffles portfolios of 11 ministers, sacks junior minister

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday night sacked a junior minister and changed the portfolios of 11 ministers including 9 of cabinet rank in a major reshuffle of his council of ministers.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

Oscars special: Meet the Raj Kapoor of Hollywood

Oscars special: Meet the Raj Kapoor of Hollywood

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

He is the showman of Hollywood.

'India has a vital stake in the digital renaissance'

'India has a vital stake in the digital renaissance'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

'Everywhere our younger computer professionals are in the forefront, defending our national interest in every forum and keeping our flag flying high.'

Billionaire sets world record with $201-million life insurance

Billionaire sets world record with $201-million life insurance

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

The policy features a combined death benefit to be paid upon the death of the single insured that more than doubles the previous record, Guinness said in a statement.

HCL BPO eyes acquisitions in UK, US

HCL BPO eyes acquisitions in UK, US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

HCL BPO, the business process outsourcing arm of HCL Technologies, is scouting for acquisitions in the media, publishing and entertainment (MPE) segment to enable it to grow its pre-press, ad production and editorial services to print, online and other mediums.

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

UP portfolios announced; Adityanath retains home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The list has been sent to Governor Ram Naik for approval.

Apple launches iPhone 11, new iPad; TV+ on Nov 1

Apple launches iPhone 11, new iPad; TV+ on Nov 1

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The new iPhones are "jam packed with new capabilities and an incredible new design", said Apple chief executive Tim Cook.

Boom time for Indian animation

Boom time for Indian animation

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Indian animation and gaming training institutes are gearing to scale up their businesses and open up new avenues for professionals who are passionate about animation and gaming technologies.

Why Smith is miffed with Kohli...

Why Smith is miffed with Kohli...

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Hitting back at Virat Kohli for a send-off following his dismissal during the first Twenty20, Australia batsman Steven Smith said the chatter-box gesture by 'emotional' Indian was not required at all.

TCS BPO sees 45-50% annual growth via new deals

TCS BPO sees 45-50% annual growth via new deals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Abid Ali Neemuchwala, its vice-president and global head of BPO Services, said these deals, along with its end-to-end BPO services offering, will help it attain a compounded annual growth rate of 45-50 per cent, to touch its target of $3 billion in the next five years. The BPO unit had a revenue of $415 million (around Rs 2,033 crore) last year.

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

'It's a huge honour winning MasterChef'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

MasterChef Australia Season 13 winner Justin Narayan speaks about his Indian roots.

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Bachchan turns down Australian doctorate

Rediff.com30 May 2009

Actor Amitabh Bachchan has reacted to racial attacks on Indian students in Australia by rejecting an honourary doctorate offered to him by an Australian university.The Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, had offered the 66-year-old veteran a doctorate for his contribution to the world of entertainment and Bachchan had earlier accepted the title. "I have been witnessing, with great dismay and shock, the recent violent attacks on Indian students," wrote Bachchan.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

With Ambani upping the ante, Jio looks to dial disruption 2.0

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Jio's global partnerships took shape this year when Jio Platforms, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Reliance Jio which has invested in various digital platforms, was able to woo a bevy of marquee investors: Facebook, Google, Qualcomm, Intel, and a numerous PE funds.

'Salaries to go up 10.7%, star performers to gain handsomely'

'Salaries to go up 10.7%, star performers to gain handsomely'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Despite the recent slowdown, e-commerce tops the projected average salary hike list