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Rupee falls 47 paisa to close at record low of 72.98 as crude oil rises

Rupee falls 47 paisa to close at record low of 72.98 as crude oil rises

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

The stubbornly high global crude oil prices are opening up a can of worms to heightened inflation risks and likely to disrupt government's fiscal maths along with deteriorating global financial conditions.

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Tennis ace Leander Paes is still rankled by the selection furore prior to the 2012 London Olympics and holds former partner Mahesh Bhupathi responsible for making the Games a "real sad" outing for him.

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Snowden fallout: Predictions for Internet users in 2014

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Fallout of revelations made by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has been huge, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Never too old to run a Marathon!

Never too old to run a Marathon!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Three women over 45, who will run the Mumbai Marathon this Sunday, talk about what keeps them going.

100 million sharks killed each year: study

100 million sharks killed each year: study

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

"Sharks have persisted for at least 400 million years and are one of the oldest vertebrate groups on the planet. However, these predators are experiencing population declines significant enough to cause global concern," said lead author Boris Worm, professor of biology at Dalhousie University.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

'If there's one person who should quit, it is Jaitley'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

'The finance minister has messed up the economy.'

How to save your brand during crisis

How to save your brand during crisis

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

If you have a strong argument going for you, it's better to go out and take the charges head-on because silence could easily be construed as an admission of guilt.

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

Like China, India too should connect the dots and move ahead with a long-term perspective in Afghanistan, advises Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

New data stealing virus hits West Asia

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Security experts discovered the new data-stealing virus dubbed Flame, which they say has lurked inside thousands of computers across West Asia for as long as five years as part of a sophisticated cyber warfare campaign.

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

10 idioms and what they actually mean!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

It will be a big mistake for you to translate these idioms literally!

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Breathtaking sights captured in National Geographic travel photo contest

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

National Geographic's new travel photography competition is entering its third week and is attracting stunning pictures from across the globe. Some of the jaw-dropping pictures show the famous "Firefall" of Yosemite National Park to a sunset at the Taj Mahal. The annual competition is accepting entries until May 3 at 12pm and asks for pictures in three categories: nature, cities and people.

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Who Is RESPONSIBLE For The NSE Mess?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

In all this, the political establishment -- and especially the finance ministry -- appears the weakest link, and worse still, the possible reason for the political backing to Narain and Ramkrishna that emboldened them to defy all the sentinels -- the independent board, the auditors, top management persons like the chief compliance officer, the company secretary, and unbelievably the super-regulator Sebi, observes V Ranganathan.

Malware re-birth a new threat?

Malware re-birth a new threat?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

An international team, led by Murray Brand, says that a theoretical attack strategy it calls a malware rebirthing botnet would render existing antivirus measures obsolete by using different kinds of malware in a coordinated strike.

On 26/11, Jundal was in LeT control room in Pak

On 26/11, Jundal was in LeT control room in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

The confession of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abu Jundal is expected to open up a can of worms regarding the Indian link to the 26/11 attacks. A source said that he has told the Delhi police that he was indeed in that dreaded control room which guided the attack.

EXPOSED: Nexus between illegal mining in Goa, K'taka

EXPOSED: Nexus between illegal mining in Goa, K'taka

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Months after the Karnataka's illegal mining scam exposed its politicians -- former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and the Bellary brothers -- G Janardhana Reddy, Karunakarana Reddy and Somasekehar Reddy -- a similar scandal is unfolding in Goa. The Goa scam has thrown open a can of worms and various reports suggest that the nexus between the two.

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

How to protect yourself from ransomware hackers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

With thousands of people receiving ransom messages from cybercriminals every day, Devangshu Dutta explains how you can defeat the hackers.

Cong has put my daughter in jail: Sadhvi Pragya's mother

Cong has put my daughter in jail: Sadhvi Pragya's mother

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Mother of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, prime accused in the September 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Tuesday said that her daughter had been "falsely implicated" and was "innocent".

How to PROFIT by investing early in life

How to PROFIT by investing early in life

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Most of you find finance and investing too complicated and irksome. But did you know that investing small amounts regularly and keeping a check on your savings and expenses can take care few of your monetary problems.

Web 'superbug' threatens Chinese national security

Web 'superbug' threatens Chinese national security

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Called Stuxnet, the worm was first discovered in mid-June and was specially written to attack Siemens supervisory control and data systems commonly used to control and monitor industrial facilities -- from traffic lights and oil rigs to power and nuclear plants, the state-run Global Times daily reported quoting experts.

Black Lives Matter a moral cause, not political: EPL CEO

Black Lives Matter a moral cause, not political: EPL CEO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

All players in EPL had "Black Lives Matter" on their shirts instead of their names in the opening round of games and they have continued to take a knee before kick-off in support of BLM.

United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty

United's Ferguson faces up to Europa League penalty

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Alex Ferguson said his remark that having to play in the Europa League was Manchester United's "penalty" for not reaching the Champions League knockout stage was not a criticism of the second-tier competition and they wanted to win the trophy.

Maggi's trial by fire

Maggi's trial by fire

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Nestl is facing its worst crisis ever. Can it learn from its peers?

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Security in spotlight at Aus Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

The Australian Open draw has opened up a potential can of worms for security organisers at Melbourne Park, with rival Serb and Croatian supporters to be thrown into close proximity for Novak Djokovic's second round match against Croatia's Ivan Dodig.

Kiren Rijiju, the BJP's man in Arunachal Pradesh

Kiren Rijiju, the BJP's man in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The BJP has not really put up any defence for Rijiju who is mostly defending himself.

BCCI suspends IPL commissioner Lalit Modi

BCCI suspends IPL commissioner Lalit Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

On a day of fast-paced developments, the BCCI acted swiftly to suspend him giving 15 days time to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him after he made a surprise announcement that he would participate and chair the meeting of the IPL's Governing Council on Monday morning.

RTI Act turns killer for activists, whistleblowers

RTI Act turns killer for activists, whistleblowers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

The unexplained deaths of RTI activists and whistleblowers prove that the RTI Act has threatened many powerful, unscrupulous powers that be.

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The latest virus detected on the country's Internet network is so notorious and lethal that it acquires as many as 20 aliases or masks to infect and attack a vulnerable computer system which is low on security features.

Spice up your health with these herbs

Spice up your health with these herbs

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Here are some herbs and spices easily available in the kitchen that can also help you boost your immune system and prevent such infections.

Dr Singh's message from the CWG probe

Dr Singh's message from the CWG probe

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Many will hope this is the beginning of a new phase in Dr Singh's tenure, when he lets his office, the government, his council of ministers, his party and coalition and the country know that he means business, that the buck stops with him, that his colleagues and officers must shape up or ship out, says Sanjaya Baru

Lalit Modi says he will cooperate in probe

Lalit Modi says he will cooperate in probe

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Under-pressure IPL commissioner Lalit Modi on Monday welcomed a probe into the functioning of the cash-awash Twenty20 League, saying he would extend all help to investigators.

Beware! The 9 top cyber threats for 2011

Beware! The 9 top cyber threats for 2011

Rediff.com30 Dec 2010

Google's Android, Apple's iPhone, foursquare, Google TV and the Mac OS X platform are all expected to become major targets for cybercriminals.

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Indian businesses are in serious need of security makeover

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to a survey despite the intensity and magnitude of attacks, Indian businesses are still not prepared to defend themselves against determined attackers

How Microsoft is 'using' India's skewed patent law

How Microsoft is 'using' India's skewed patent law

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Microsoft's methods of protecting copyright have been slammed by the court as abuse of its 'money power'.

Digital ants to the rescue!

Digital ants to the rescue!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Swarms of digital ants may soon crawl all over the Internet, scouting not for food, but computer worms and self-replicating programs designed to steal information or facilitate unauthorised use of machines. Security experts have successfully deployed a new type of network security software which mimics the habits of real-world ants.

Gupta must resign: Keshavan

Gupta must resign: Keshavan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

The row over uniforms in India's Winter Olympics contingent has intensified with luger Shiva Keshavan seeking chef-de-mission R K Gupta's resignation and threatening to open a 'can of worms' on his return.

The return of Hari Sadu

The return of Hari Sadu

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Naukri.com celebrates the nascent economic recovery by bringing back the demon boss.

Using Facebook, Twitter? Beware of virus!

Using Facebook, Twitter? Beware of virus!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The government has warned the users of social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter of a virus that is spreading through these sites targeting the members.

6,000 new malware pieces everyday

6,000 new malware pieces everyday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

With malware makers aiming to create as many as 6,000 new pieces of malware per day, the growth of malicious software continues to accelerate.