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Start-ups on global acquisition spree

Start-ups on global acquisition spree

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Seems to reflect a maturing of the segment; Delhi-based Wingify buys US-based entity a day after Zomato's Polish buyout

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

They sit there, stoic, implacable, defiant

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

It is a sight that both warms and breaks the heart. The women of Shaheen Bagh seem oblivious of the cold, these women and their children, the latter ranging in age from 19 days to early teens, who have been occupying the road for over two weeks now. Some of them have not gone home for days, but their faces are clear, unlined by fatigue, their eyes bright and fierce as those of the falcon, shaheen, the area is named for.

Will paternity leave be misused in India?

Will paternity leave be misused in India?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

We don't know what percentage of new fathers in the Indian corporate sector take their parental responsibilities seriously enough to use the leave, says Kanika Datta.

India's social media headache

India's social media headache

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Unhappy with response to queries following Mehdi Biswas' arrest, Bengaluru Police summon Twitter India marketing head.

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Amazing rise of Sundar Pichai as Google's top boss

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

New Google CEO Sundar Pichai made ascent with low-key style and technical chops.

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Who will get to own your e-mail, net banking account after you die?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Include digital assets in a will, as e-mail and social networking websites don't provide account access to legal heirs.

Big firms' honchos fuelling exodus from start-ups

Big firms' honchos fuelling exodus from start-ups

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Bringing in people with large corporate experience also helps in bringing in world class processes in quality and compliance

This 13-yr-old inventor just floored Intel with his start-up idea

This 13-yr-old inventor just floored Intel with his start-up idea

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The chip maker is putting money in his low-cost Braille printer project.

Pay more for phone bills, travel from today

Pay more for phone bills, travel from today

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The 0.5 per cent Krishi Kalyan Cess (KKC) on all services increases the total tax chargeable on services to 15 per cent, making it expensive to dine out or travel.

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

11 PIOs in Forbes's list of best venture capitalists

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Leading the Indian-Americans on the list is 49-year old Aneel Bhusri.

US: Young Indian millionaire charged with domestic violence

US: Young Indian millionaire charged with domestic violence

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Gurbaksh Chahal, chairman and CEO of online advertising company RadiumOne in California, on Friday pleaded not guilty to 47 charges related to domestic violence.

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Shortly after a controversy erupted over government's plans to snoop on every message sent through WhatsApp, SMS, e-mail or any such service, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that social media websites and applications will be exempted from the purview of the draft National Encryption Policy.

Lessons from Bollywood: Wearing wigs like AB, Rekha & Ash!

Lessons from Bollywood: Wearing wigs like AB, Rekha & Ash!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Whether to cover a bald head or let your hair down, one can learn (and unlearn) a great deal about the art from Hindi movies. Take a look.

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to previous year, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank, said.

6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Here are six ways your online account can be hacked into, and some simple yet effective ways to protect your Internet avatar.

Infosys in talks with clients on US Immigration bill

Infosys in talks with clients on US Immigration bill

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Infosys on Friday said it is in discussion with clients for a contingency plan to ensure business continuity in the event of the US immigration reforms bill becoming a law.

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

4 PIOs elected to Congress; Bera's result goes for recounting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Kamala Harris, Pramila Jayapal, Ro Khanna and Raja Krishnamoorthi make their way to the Congress.

Shahid Kapoor's 10 BIGGEST Flops

Shahid Kapoor's 10 BIGGEST Flops

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Fida, Chance Pe Dance, Shikhar...

Starting a new venture? Choose a co-founder wisely

Starting a new venture? Choose a co-founder wisely

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Starting a new business is always exciting.

IT services industry goes slow on fresh recruitment

IT services industry goes slow on fresh recruitment

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Technology evolution forces private players to downsize operations.

'NSA bugs EU embassies, infiltrates their computer networks'

'NSA bugs EU embassies, infiltrates their computer networks'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

American intelligence service used bugs, phone taps and cybermonitoring to obtain information from European Union embassies and offices in Washington, New York and Brussels, a German weekly reported on Sunday.

18 books to read in 2015

18 books to read in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Nilanjana S Roy compiles a list of the most eagerly awaited books next year.

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

How this Kerala hacker tricked Apple

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Engineering student Hemanth Joseph, who bypassed Apple's activation lock, is now the poster boy for a young community of ethical hackers.

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Hacker alert! Careless DRDO officials lose crucial info

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Some officials, despite repeated warnings, continue to browse the Internet and visit social networking sites from the very same computer in which classified information is stored, says Vicky Nanjappa

How to keep your job in a slowdown

How to keep your job in a slowdown

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

While it is hard to be critical of your own performance, what is it that you can do to survive a slow job market?

How to write an impressive CV

How to write an impressive CV

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Hiring managers are always looking for ways to weed out candidates and only call the most worthy. How does one make the cut?

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Apple says govt sought info on 65 devices till June this year

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The total number of such requests from global law enforcement agencies is over 12,400, Apple said in a report.

Investors hope for faster exits as tech majors go on shopping spree

Investors hope for faster exits as tech majors go on shopping spree

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The acquisition of ZipDial however has proven that even a proven business model could be an attraction point.

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

50 years ago, on April 1, 1968, Tata Consultancy Services -- now India's leading IT company -- was born. The foundation for TCS was laid by Faqir Chand Kohli whose life touched directly or indirectly many, many, Indians, says Shivanand Kanavi.

Chennai group looks to sue TCS for 'lay-offs'

Chennai group looks to sue TCS for 'lay-offs'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

Says more than 120 who lost jobs have approached it; TCS says workforce optimisation leads to some involuntary attrition, nothing out of ordinary

How Jack Ma grew from 'shrimp' to whale

How Jack Ma grew from 'shrimp' to whale

Rediff.com4 May 2016

His challenge now may be coping with Alibaba's undoubted status as a whale in the world of e-commerce.

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Mistry keen to see more women at top positions at TGB

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

Women have been and continue to be an integral part of Tata Global Beverages' business, across the world, says Cyrus Mistry.

'You can't fault this government for what it's done...'

'You can't fault this government for what it's done...'

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Srei Infrastructure's vice-chairman -- and former Assocham president -- Sunil Kanoria discusses the Kanoria businesses and his impression of the Modi government with Ishita Ayan Dutt and Namrata Acharya.

Icebreakers! 4 networking tips for shy people

Icebreakers! 4 networking tips for shy people

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

If you have to take the daunting step of joining a conversation of strangers, always pick a duo.

They are Legion!

They are Legion!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Are hacker collectives like Anonymous and Legion black hats or white hats, or do they lurk in the space between the two? Dhruv Munjal reports.

Want to be cured of anxiety or depression?

Want to be cured of anxiety or depression?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Acupuncture can provide natural relief and help you return to a happier life.

Copycats come under Amul fire

Copycats come under Amul fire

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Amul is now part of a special category.

Nasdaq halt: Sebi reviews Indian stock exchange systems

Nasdaq halt: Sebi reviews Indian stock exchange systems

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

While the systems in place at leading Indian bourses are considered to be very robust and can withstand any possible technical glitches, it is advisable to conduct a precautionary check after an unprecedented three-hour trading halt at a large exchange like Nasdaq, a senior Sebi official said.

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Missed Ola, Housing.com deals 'cost' IIT Bombay Rs 450 cr

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

None of the top five start-ups launched by IITians - Flipkart, Zomato, Ola Cabs, Housing.com and Inmobi - were incubated at IITs