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My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

Comics on your mobile phone!

Comics on your mobile phone!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

RBI bar on cryptocurrencies challenged in SC

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Ahmedabad-based crypto firm Kali Digital Ecosystems' plea against the ban will be heard on July 20.

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Samsung to make Tizen phone in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Buoyed by the market response to its Tizen OS-based smartphone in India, tech giant Samsung plans to manufacture the 'Z1' at its Noida facility soon.

E-com norms will affect Netflix, Hotstar, Amazon Prime

E-com norms will affect Netflix, Hotstar, Amazon Prime

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

At the heart of the issue is the way e-commerce is defined in the current draft policy.

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

FIFA World Cup set pulses racing and ended with a young, exciting France team clinching the title.

Hottest gadgets and gizmos to watch out for

Hottest gadgets and gizmos to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

A sneak peak into 14 gadgets released recently: six in India and the rest worldwide.

Chinese smartphone brands score big in India

Chinese smartphone brands score big in India

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

While the 'Made in China' tag continues to be dominant as far as handsets in India go, things are beginning to change.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Walt Disney has laid off about 250 employees and replaced them with Indians holding H1-B visas.

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.

No hike in fares, better amenities for passengers

No hike in fares, better amenities for passengers

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Suresh Prabhu announced ambitious plans.

Microsoft unveils Xbox in China after 14 years ban

Microsoft unveils Xbox in China after 14 years ban

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Microsoft move comes as it faced anti-monopoly probe.

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Sachin Bansal steps on Ola's gas as investor

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The deal brings the two start-up stalwarts - Bansal and Ola co-founder and chief executive officer Bhavish Aggarwal - together in the backdrop of growing foreign control in this space.

Soon, F1 fans may race virtually with real drivers in live races

Soon, F1 fans may race virtually with real drivers in live races

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Liberty Media, the US firm that completed a takeover of the sport in January, immediately identified digital as an area ripe for development as it seeks to tap lucrative new revenue streams and give fans more of an experience.

Aadhaar: Data everywhere, little left to steal

Aadhaar: Data everywhere, little left to steal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

'Every Indian citizen is already exposed to massive digital surveillance and most are already vulnerable to data theft and cyber-impersonation as well,' points out Devangshu Datta.

'We don't sacrifice margins for revenue growth'

'We don't sacrifice margins for revenue growth'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

'The key is to keep the growth sustainable over a period of time.'

A feature-rich car with surprising off-roading capabilities

A feature-rich car with surprising off-roading capabilities

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Built on the Ford Figo platform, this car is a lot different because it has got a wider track, a better ride height, new set of 15-inch tyres wrapped around in smart black alloys and a ground clearance of 190 mm, says P Tharyan.

PHOTOS: Indonesia opens 18th Asian Games with explosive ceremony

PHOTOS: Indonesia opens 18th Asian Games with explosive ceremony

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Indonesia president Joko Widodo declared the 18th Asian Games open in a glittering ceremony on Saturday, launching what promises to be a frenetic fortnight of breathless sporting action featuring the best of the continent's athletes.

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Reader Reviews: Avengers: Endgame gave me goosebumps!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

'Does Avengers: Endgame close satisfactorily?' 'Does it beat that gold standard of superhero movies, which Mr Nolan gave us nearly seven years ago?' 'After watching on an IMAX screen at a midnight show yesterday, I would say, yes sir, it most certainly does.'

The changing times of Durga Puja

The changing times of Durga Puja

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Perhaps the greatest curse that modern technology has inflicted on the people during the pujas is powerful public address systems that blare out songs which you have no option but to listen to,' says Subir Roy.

P Susheela enters Guinness Book of World Records

P Susheela enters Guinness Book of World Records

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

17,695 songs gives the legendary singer the Guinness record!

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'Perhaps the biggest change is in terms of mindset when it comes to the art of the possible when chasing.'
'A modern team knows that knocking off 120 runs in 10 overs is eminently possible.' 'When things click, that can translate into 450 in 50 overs,' says Devangshu Datta.

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The letter was the latest sign of US frustration about the business environment in India.

IT industry will grow 13-14%: Som Mittal

IT industry will grow 13-14%: Som Mittal

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Software industry body Nasscom expects the country's information technology (IT) services sector to grow 13-14 per cent in the current financial year and to touch $225 billion (Rs 13.22 lakh crore) by 2020.

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Microsoft India's chairman Bhaskar Pramanik tells Business Standard how India will be at the forefront of the company's 'mobile first, cloud first' strategy.

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

'Smart' cars at greater risk of being hacked

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Rakotonirainy said it was vital for car makers, government and road safety experts to turn their attention to this global security threat.

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Leaders Barcelona and Real Madrid were held to draws while Sevilla made up ground on the top two and Alaves slipped after a promising start. Here are five talking points from the weekend's La Liga action.

Development of 100 smart cities saw push in 2014

Development of 100 smart cities saw push in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Modi govt pushed very hard the concept of smart cities in 2014.

Review: Black Panther is more than a superhero movie

Review: Black Panther is more than a superhero movie

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

...And that's a very good thing, feels Sukanya Verma.

24/7 biz: Retailers worry about security

24/7 biz: Retailers worry about security

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

To run 24/7 establishments require infrastructure such as public transport.

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Virat Kohli launches a new venture, Stepathlon Kids

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

This venture will also mark Stepathlon's entry into the business to consumer space.

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Making losses in stocks? Here's help

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

India has significant role in Adobe's transformation journey

India has significant role in Adobe's transformation journey

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Globally, the SME business is among the fifth and sixth positions for Adobe.

GST: As legal battles loom

GST: As legal battles loom

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Compliance requirements, valuation, input tax credit transfers are likely to lead to tax litigation, says Sayan Ghosal.

ISRO is ready to give the Americans a run for their money

ISRO is ready to give the Americans a run for their money

Rediff.com25 May 2016

'What we are trying for is to make space travel easier like air travel.' 'We have already established ourselves... the fact that other countries are coming to seek our help shows our technology is mature.'

Rio Olympians Malik, Karmakar in Forbes' list of '30 Under 30' super achievers

Rio Olympians Malik, Karmakar in Forbes' list of '30 Under 30' super achievers

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

India has 53 achievers on the list, second only to China which has 76 honorees.

M-commerce: The next big marketing opportunity

M-commerce: The next big marketing opportunity

Rediff.com3 May 2016

With smart data-led mobile marketing, companies can reach out to the right target consumer with relevant offers.

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

With one million users in Brazil, and 35,000 here in India within three weeks -- are we going to witness an encore from Orkut Bykkkten?