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New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

Biden admin 'undecided' on ending Trump-era H-1B visa ban

Biden admin 'undecided' on ending Trump-era H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The Biden administration has indicated that it is still undecided on ending the Trump-era ban on issuing new H-1B visas, with the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asserting that the US government's top priority is the acute needs of individuals fleeing persecution. The H-1B visa, the most sought after among Indian IT professionals, is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Firms irked by RBI's order to store payments data in India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

While most banks in India store all this data on Indian servers in their core banking systems, the current directive addresses new-age payment and fintech companies operating in the space

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Review: The Jungle Book: What a fun movie!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The characters drawn for the 2016 film have an edge that wasn't present in the 1967 version. This is perhaps why The Jungle Book has been given an U/A certificate in India. For once, Pahlaj Nihalani may be right, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Can MIT make DRS foolproof?

Can MIT make DRS foolproof?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

In an effort to bring all Test nations on board, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has sought the services of a leading technology institute -- the MIT -- to 'achieve' a uniform Decision Review System (DRS), an innovation which India has been opposing for long.

Block political ads 48-hr before polling: EC to Facebook

Block political ads 48-hr before polling: EC to Facebook

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

However, the social media giant hasn't responded to as yet.

Why did Trump attack India?

Why did Trump attack India?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Trump's diatribe against India in his speech on the Paris Agreement is hard to explain, especially when a Modi-Trump meeting is supposedly on the cards, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Moto G Turbo Review: What's New?

Moto G Turbo Review: What's New?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Except the battery that charges faster, the Moto G Turbo, at Rs 14,500, doesn't make up for a compelling upgrade, if you already own a Moto G device, says Himanshu Juenja

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Road Test Review: The 2018 Triumph Tiger 800 XCx

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Triumph Tiger 800 XCx is fantastic in the city, supremely comfortable on the highway and surprisingly easy to ride fast in the dirt, says Benjamin Gracias.

Is it time for India to embrace DRS? Check out what Kohli has to say

Is it time for India to embrace DRS? Check out what Kohli has to say

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli made it clear that the issue regarding the use of the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) needs to be deliberated after the end of the ongoing three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

India, Germany made for each other: Modi

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Modi also made a call for European Union unity and said India would play a positive role in enhancing that through Germany.

5 exciting cars to be launched in India this October

5 exciting cars to be launched in India this October

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Two of these launches are from the country's largest passenger carmaker, Maruti

Cipla working on multiple therapies to fight spread of COVID

Cipla working on multiple therapies to fight spread of COVID

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Cipla is among the three Indian companies that signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with US-based Gilead Sciences to make and distribute the latter's repurposed Ebola drug Remdesivir in 127 countries including India.

Why BCCI won't end IPL deal with China's Vivo

Why BCCI won't end IPL deal with China's Vivo

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The BCCI is open to reviewing its sponsorship policy for the next cycle but has no plans to end its association with current IPL title sponsor Vivo as the money coming in from the Chinese company is helping India's cause and not the other way round, Board treasurer Arun Dhumal said on Friday. Anti-China sentiments are running high in India following the border clash between the two countries at Galwan valley earlier this week. The first skirmish at the India-China border in more than four decades left at least 20 Indian soldiers dead.

7 top automatic hatches in India!

7 top automatic hatches in India!

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Today, automatic cars are reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain

Now TN parties want India to stop training Lankan navy

Now TN parties want India to stop training Lankan navy

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

After stepping up attacks on the Union government over India's participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka last month, chorus is mounting in Tamil Nadu among opposition parties over the country's offer to train Sri Lankan Naval personnel.

Another proof that 2nd Covid wave is creating havoc

Another proof that 2nd Covid wave is creating havoc

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Auto-debit payment bounces have gone up for the second consecutive month in May, emphasising the stress building up due to a halt in economic activities as authorities lock down various parts of the country to stop the spread of the virus in the second wave. According to the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) data, in May, of the 85.7 million transactions initiated, 35.91 per cent, or 30.8 million transactions, failed.

Star India responsible for Game of Thrones leak?

Star India responsible for Game of Thrones leak?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The channel has begun forensic investigations into the leak of the next episode, which was put up on Reddit three days before the official release.

PC sales to increase by 35% in FY12

PC sales to increase by 35% in FY12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The Industrial performance review for 2010-11 said increasing mobility among consumers is driving the sales of personal computers -- desktops, notebooks and netbooks -- to cross 12.6 million units in the ongoing fiscal.

Former players urge BCCI to accept DRS

Former players urge BCCI to accept DRS

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

With close decisions going against India off late, current and former cricketers feel it is high time the Board of Control for Cricket in India give its nod to the contentious Decision Review System.

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

The challenges that await ISRO's new boss

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

K Sivan has to hasten the effort to bring in private players into satellite and rocket building and replicate India's software success in aerospace.

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

BCCI open to DRS only if it's close to perfection: Thakur

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India chief Anurag Thakur on Monday indicated that the Board is open to implementing the controversial Decision Review System (DRS) provided the technology reaches close to the level of perfection.

India's first shatterproof display smartphone!

India's first shatterproof display smartphone!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Truth or hype? We find out!

India lauds Brazil's support for actions to combat terror: Modi

India lauds Brazil's support for actions to combat terror: Modi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also thanked Brazilian President Michel Temer for "understanding India's aspiration" for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Why follow China, India can prosper on its own

Why follow China, India can prosper on its own

Rediff.com13 May 2015

India must formulate a new growth path to become a top Asian economy.

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'The armed forces have been given clear indication that they have to give priority to Make in India and indigenisation and dependence on foreign source should be reduced.' 'Almost Rs 90,000 crores contracts have been signed during my tenure. Another almost Rs 70,000 crores are in the pipeline.'

The Mi A2 comes with a special benefit, only for India

The Mi A2 comes with a special benefit, only for India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The Mi A2 launches in India today. Ashish Narsale reviews Xiaomi's latest offering for you.

'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.'

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

New Data Bill may hit tech businesses hard

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'If Indians are to be truly protected, Parliament must review and address these dangerous provisions before they become law.'

7 tips to ace ONLINE interviews and get the job!

7 tips to ace ONLINE interviews and get the job!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Show up for the call on time or even 10-15 minutes earlier. Keep a notebook, pen, resume, and other required documents, advises Niralee Shah.

BCCI has its way again; ICC retains DRS arrangement

BCCI has its way again; ICC retains DRS arrangement

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

The Board of Control for Cricket in India again had its way on the contentious Decision Review System (DRS), as the ICC Board failed to ratify its universal application following India's strong opposition to the technology.

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

India to focus on terrorism, peacekeeping at UNGA

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Early reform of the United Nations Security Council, terrorism and peacekeeping will be among the main issues that India will pursue during the world body's General Assembly session, Indian ambassador to the UN has said.

Why Modi visited Serum's Covid vaccine unit

Why Modi visited Serum's Covid vaccine unit

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The PM's visit would signal a strong intent towards making sure India becomes a beneficiary as vaccines become a massively traded commodity in the coming years.

Virat Kohli and the DRS conundrum

Virat Kohli and the DRS conundrum

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

India's batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels that one should not read too much into Virat Kohli's failures with the bat in the opening two Tests against Australia and has also thrown light on how India views the DRS.

IOC Should Not DIE!

IOC Should Not DIE!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Bill says that the central government, in consultation with the Data Protection Authority, can direct any data fiduciary or data processor to provide non-personal data to enable better targeting of delivery of services. The government can also ask data processors to provide data for formulation of evidence-based policies for its own use.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.

Maruti Q2 net profit grows 3.4% to Rs 2,484 crore

Maruti Q2 net profit grows 3.4% to Rs 2,484 crore

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Suzuki and Toyota are in talks for electric mobility and MSI would continue to access technology from its parent.

Top US military official bats for pending defence pacts with India

Top US military official bats for pending defence pacts with India

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

As India and the US hold fresh talks on three contentious defence foundational agreements, a top American military official on Wednesday batted for the pacts, saying these are an opportunity for deeper collaboration and cooperation in the key sector.