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Lack of stronger cyber security may cost world economy $3 trillion

Lack of stronger cyber security may cost world economy $3 trillion

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

With the recent proliferation of cyberattacks, corporate executives need to devote increasing attention to protecting information assets and on-line operations, said a report released on Monday by the World Economic Forum.

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Ratan Tata, Mohandas Pai strike most deals as angel investors in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

Nandan Nilekani, Gokul Rajaram at top two spots in value terms

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

'Our partnership with BharatPe is firm and good'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

'Banking is a business of trust.'

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Radical Islam can 'upset' international system, says Netanyahu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

"The weak don't survive, the strong survive. You make peace, alliances with the strong. You are able to maintain peace by being strong," he said.

Why funding for early-stage start-ups are drying up

Why funding for early-stage start-ups are drying up

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

From $10 billion deployed in Indian start-ups in 2017, $6 billion went to unicorns

TCS breaks into top three among global IT services brands

TCS breaks into top three among global IT services brands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Cognizant jumps 13 ranks to become 4th most valued.

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

What is made in India AI?

What is made in India AI?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Perhaps a better question to ask would be: Is this 'Made for India'?' asks AI expert Ganesh Mani.

Reliance ropes in ex-OnMobile CEO to drive 4G rollout

Reliance ropes in ex-OnMobile CEO to drive 4G rollout

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

He is the former head of OnMobile, a mobile value-added services firm. He had resigned from the company in July over a 'corporate governance issue.

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

The missing topic in Modi-Trump talks: H-1B visas

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The H-1B issue specifically did not figure in the talks, with Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar telling reporters that there was a lot of discussion with business leaders and the two leaders about the digital partnership when asked about whether H-1B visa issue figured in the talks.

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Reliance Jio and Facebook will look to use WhatsApp for delivering goods from local neighbourhood kirana stores to consumers before expanding collaboration in education and healthcare sector, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said soon after announcing the mega Rs 43,574 -crore deal. "All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc," he said in a short video message posted on the group's social media handles.

Twists and turns in M&M's incredible journey

Twists and turns in M&M's incredible journey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

On Reva, Mahindra says electric cars are an innovation that can disrupt the automobile sector.

Lessons investors & founders must learn from Housing.com fiasco

Lessons investors & founders must learn from Housing.com fiasco

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

There are quite a few lesson that upcoming entrepreneurs must learn from housing.com controversy.

India pledges $15 million for global vaccine alliance

India pledges $15 million for global vaccine alliance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The amount was pledged as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the virtual Global Vaccine Summit hosted by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in which over 50 countries, business leaders, United Nations agencies, civil society, government ministers, heads of state and country leaders participated.

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Angel tax, a dampener for start-ups: Kris Gopalakrishnan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Several start-ups have raised concerns over taxation of angel funds under Section 56 of the Income Tax Act, which provides for taxation of funds received by an entity.

Valentine's Day: Silver's the NEW shade of love!

Valentine's Day: Silver's the NEW shade of love!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Why millennials are choosing silver over gold this Valentine's Day.

Jenson and Nicholson gets a fresh paint job

Jenson and Nicholson gets a fresh paint job

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A new management at one of India's oldest paint companies looks to revive the dormant paints brand, readies for a stiff fight with rivals.

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Antonio Guterres re-elected as UN chief for 2nd term

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

United Nations General Assembly on Friday appointed Antonio Guterres as the UN Secretary General for a second term beginning January 1, 2022, days after the powerful Security Council unanimously recommended his name to the 193-member body for re-election.

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Experts at coding, Web development, and digital marketing, will be on every organisation's hiring list, points out Narayan Mahadevan.

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

DeMo: Big buys via cards down since November

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Card-based EMI transactions dropped about 60 per cent in the first week after demonetisation and then recovered steadily. However, these are not yet back to the levels before November 8.

'India will leapfrog to be a data-rich nation in 5 years'

'India will leapfrog to be a data-rich nation in 5 years'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Nilekani said new-age technology markets work on a winner-takes-all basis.

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

'India can cut nearly 50% of its imports from China'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'India has the potential to reduce its trade deficit with China by $8.4 billion in FY21.'

Ratan Tata the quiet titan: Lord Kumar Bhattacharya

Ratan Tata the quiet titan: Lord Kumar Bhattacharya

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

He has succeeded because he knew there needed to be a huge transformation in innovation and R&D capacity.

How ITC plans to hit Rs 1 trillion

How ITC plans to hit Rs 1 trillion

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

'We are certainly open to inorganic opportunities to grow.'

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Budget 2020: Key demands of the IT sector

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

A 15 per cent corporate tax rate for services companies in SEZs, setting up a fund for deep-tech startups and establishing clusters to demonstrate design-to-manufacturing capabilities of tech firms were some of the key demands made by the IT sector at the pre-Budget consultation on Monday. The participants shared their views and suggestions regarding Big Data, incentives for encouraging setting up of data centres, fiscal incentives for data localisation, incentives for pushing digital penetration in rural areas, and corporate guarantee to startups for competing with other nations.

'Private equity can transform banks'

'Private equity can transform banks'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'Facilitating conversion of well-run NBFCs into banks is urgently needed.'

Despite COVID crisis, this fintech is offering 10-12% salary hikes

Despite COVID crisis, this fintech is offering 10-12% salary hikes

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Niyo is also offering bonuses and ESOPs, taking the total stock grants to over Rs 100 crore for all eligible employees.

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

eBay to hive off PayPal by 2015

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

eBay and PayPal will be sharper and stronger, and more focused and competitive as leading, standalone companies in their respective markets.

Rare honour: Ambassador Rao to address US varsity

Rare honour: Ambassador Rao to address US varsity

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

In a rare honour, and perhaps unprecedented in the annals of Indian diplomacy in the United States, Ambassador Nirupama Rao will travel to Gainesville, Florida, on Friday to deliver the graduation address to the University of Florida's Doctoral Degree Commencement Ceremony.

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'At any given point in time, we expect only 25 per cent of our workforce will need to be in office.' 'And any given person will only be required to spend only 25 per cent of their time in office.'

India, US have responsibility to shape Asia Pacific's future: PM Modi

India, US have responsibility to shape Asia Pacific's future: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

India and the US have the responsibility to shape the future of peace, stability and prosperity in Asia Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

The secret behind Xiaomi's success in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone brand in the top 30 cities in India.

7 reasons why women make better entrepreneurs

7 reasons why women make better entrepreneurs

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Women entrepreneurs view the world through different lenses, hence, execute things differently, says Mohana Nair.

Alexa, can I trust you with my data?

Alexa, can I trust you with my data?

Rediff.com21 May 2018

One of the key concerns for non-users of voice assistants is trust.

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Amid LAC standoff, IAF receives final delivery of Apache, Chinook

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Both the Apache and Chinook helicopters have been pressed into service as part of the IAF's deployment along the LAC in view of the bitter standoff with China in eastern Ladakh, officials said.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Douglas Stuart's Shuggie Bain wins 2020 Booker, Avni Doshi misses out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Dubai-based Indian-origin writer Doshi, who was shortlisted among the final six authors for her debut novel Burnt Sugar, lost out on the top prize.

6 things successful people do that others don't

6 things successful people do that others don't

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Dr Rekha Shetty, who consults several corporations on long-term innovation initiatives, draws up a list.