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UPI Credit Card: Read Before You Swipe

UPI Credit Card: Read Before You Swipe

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'If you are not prudent, you may exceed your budget, and if it happens too often, you may end up in debt.'

Festive Hires: 1 Million Gig Workers, 250,000 Contractual Workers

Festive Hires: 1 Million Gig Workers, 250,000 Contractual Workers

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Companies like Flipkart, Amazon and Meesho as well as quick commerce ones like Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart may create hundreds of thousands of seasonal jobs for the coming festival season.

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Amazon-Future case: SC sets aside Delhi HC orders, remands cases back for fresh decision

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday set aside three Delhi high court orders including the refusal to grant a stay on the final arbitral award which had restrained Future Retail Ltd from going ahead with its Rs 24,731 crore merger deal with Reliance Retail and ordered fresh adjudication. In a major relief to Future group, a bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana also set aside the high court's order of February 2 last year, by which it had directed Future Retail Ltd (FRL) to maintain status quo in relation to the merger deal. The March 18 order of the high court, upholding the EA's award and imposing a cost of Rs 20 lakh on it as well as its directors, has also been set aside.

Alfia, The New Rising Star

Alfia, The New Rising Star

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Pert, cute Ms Jafry is great in the togs dept.

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Sean Baker broke a record by winning four Oscars just himself for Anora: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best Original Screenplay.

How Amazon plans to take on rivals in grocery space

How Amazon plans to take on rivals in grocery space

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

At present, other large players in the grocery and food retail space include Flipkart Supermart, Bigbasket, and Grofers.

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Sports Gets Sexy On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

From tennis love to Tudor queens, Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Ready For Some Pyaar On OTT?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Action, drama, romance, comedy -- there's something for every kind of audience on OTT this week.

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Samara-Amazon bags Aditya Birla Group retail chain 'More'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Amazon has also signed a term sheet with Kishore Biyani-led Future group to invest $600 million to $700 million for a 12 to 15 per cent stake in the retail giant, it is learnt.

'The World, My World, Will Never Be The Same'

'The World, My World, Will Never Be The Same'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'Shyam babu, you will always be with us through your films, your laughter and your wise and kind words.'

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Netflix vs Amazon Video turf wars heat up

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Netflix plans local studio in India push. Move comes as rival Amazon Prime Video lines up as many as 18 original shows for India.

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Retail's technology therapy to counter 'Amazon Effect'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

With expectations of customers changing and demand for seamless, uninterrupted shopping increasing, tech companies are now using this fear of becoming irrelevant as a sales pitch to sell their products to traditional retailers.

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image on Amazon causes outrage

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Sikh Coalition said in a statement Tuesday that it was alerted to products such as door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built globally between telcos, on one hand, and cloud service firms, on the other, especially with the advent of 5G; and two, how their business strategies in India will blend into with such a deal.

Radiant Riya!

Radiant Riya!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

She has been a fashion trendsetter -- remember the sky blue lehenga? -- right from her first song, Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi. She continues to notch hits with almost every outfit she wears.

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

'Global Warming Isn't Going To Come Down'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'The global climate system doesn't look at where the carbon dioxide is coming from. 'It may be emitted by the US, but it will not remain above the US alone but covers the whole world.'

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While JioMart is doing 250,000 orders per day, BigBasket and Amazon pantry are doing 220,000 and 150,000 orders, respectively.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Not displaying the mandatory information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India, draws government's attention.

What If China, America Make Up?

What If China, America Make Up?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Trump spoke approvingly of his recent telephone conversation with Xi Jinping. This could indicate the possibility of America and China reaching some level of tactical accommodation, which would not be good news for India, points out Ambassador Shyam Saran, a former foreign secretary.

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The strategy these online marketplace companies follow in the next few months will determine whether Amazon gets to be the leader in 2017.

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Amazon has launched its next generation of echo devices with new features and design.

Amazon India launches global selling platform for businesses

Amazon India launches global selling platform for businesses

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

It would start with their products listing on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Taking strong exception to Amazon Canada selling doormats depicting the Indian flag, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday asked the e-retailer to withdraw the products and tender an unconditional apology, failing which no official of Amazon will be granted Indian visa and the ones issued earlier will also be rescinded.

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

Meet India's Most Popular Actors Online

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

IMDb rankings are based on page views from over 250 million monthly visitors to IMDb worldwide. Stars who consistently ranked the highest in the weekly rankings in 2024 make it to the top 10.

Flipkart claws back, snatches market share from Amazon

Flipkart claws back, snatches market share from Amazon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Its share among top three e-commerce players grew to 57% in March 2017 from 45% in June 2016

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Amazon, in recent years, has emerged as a disruptive force in shopping, attracting millions of customers across the globe - the US and India in particular - to shop online.

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Amazon also upgraded its 7-inch and 8.9 inch Fire tablets.

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Gulabo Sitabo was made with a budget of Rs 40 crore to Rs 45 crore. Amazon Prime bought the streaming rights for Rs 60 crore to Rs 65 crore, helping the producers make over Rs 20 crore.

Amazon adds 180,000 items for India every day!

Amazon adds 180,000 items for India every day!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Amit Agarwal tells Suveen Sinha about how he implements an American entrepreneur's vision in a very Indian way.

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Rediff.com17 May 2018

While the talks are still at a preliminary stage, sources said major retail players had held discussions with Amazon

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

In India, Amazon has taken an open cheque policy by sinking in over $2 bn to grow its business and tried to build local innovations to help it score over local players Flipkart and Snapdeal.

Srushti Porey Is That Girl Who...

Srushti Porey Is That Girl Who...

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The daughter of National Award-winning filmmaker Samruddhi Porey, Srushti has taken the entrepreneurial route with her modish clothing brand, Breakfast Party.

Amazon narrows gap with Flipkart, tops Snapdeal

Amazon narrows gap with Flipkart, tops Snapdeal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Amazon signed up Motorola as an exclusive brand partner for its new devices, which in turn helped it grow

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

It's FaFa Time On OTT!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

It's FaFa time and more on OTT this week! Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.