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'No threats or loans, only....': Brother on Bengaluru realtor's suicide

'No threats or loans, only....': Brother on Bengaluru realtor's suicide

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

He added that the family is focused on the cremation process and gathering more information from the office staff.

Call centre scam kingpin fled to Gulf during police raid

Call centre scam kingpin fled to Gulf during police raid

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

During the interrogation of arrested directors, police got the name of Sagar alias Shaggy. However, by that time, Shaggy had left the country on October 5 before police could catch him.

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'

8 Ways Coconut Water Works Wonders

8 Ways Coconut Water Works Wonders

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Coconut water is a lovely light, refreshing drink with a delicate hint of nuttiness, while remaining naturally low in both sugars and calories and full of nutrients.

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'This Budget has a one-year agenda, which you can call the sprint, and the marathon is towards Viksit Bharat.'

Sharad Pawar not informed about Sunetra's swearing-in: NCP-SP

Sharad Pawar not informed about Sunetra's swearing-in: NCP-SP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar Maharashtra unit president Shashikant Shinde on Saturday said his party chief Sharad Pawar and other leaders had no prior knowledge about the decision that Nationalist Congress Party's Sunetra Pawar would take oath as the state deputy chief minister.

'Viksit Bharat cannot truly become a reality unless...'

'Viksit Bharat cannot truly become a reality unless...'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The real question is how best to leverage technology to deliver better services, all the way to the last mile, where we still haven't been able to get across the financial literacy that can enable us to unlock the potential of the entire country.'

'In Bangladesh, 2 Plus 2 Is Not Always 4'

'In Bangladesh, 2 Plus 2 Is Not Always 4'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'It is either 22 or 0.'

Women call centre workers in India satisfied

Women call centre workers in India satisfied

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

A new book claims that women in call centres are happy with their work and how it has changed their lives.

Women call centre workers in India satisfied

Women call centre workers in India satisfied

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

All the talk about exploitation of call centre workers in India notwithstanding, a new book says that women workers in New Delhi seem to be relatively satisfied and enjoy their work, which has given them more freedom and autonomy.

Bihar govt to open call centre for grievances

Bihar govt to open call centre for grievances

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

In an innovative move, the first of its kind in India, the Bihar government will open a call centre for registering complaints and grievances of the people. It will be a free toll number to enable the poorest of the poor to make calls.

vCustomer to buy MCI's call centres

vCustomer to buy MCI's call centres

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Business process outsourcing company vCustomer Corporation will acquire all the eight call centres of global telecom giant MCI, sources said on Friday.

8 Healthy Facts About Peas

8 Healthy Facts About Peas

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Why you should eat peas.

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

More than 60 individuals and entities, an overwhelming number of them Indians, were on Thursday charged by the Justice Department for allegedly participating in a multi-million dollar scam involving call centres based in India which conned thousands of American citizens.

Ajit 'dada' Pawar: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Ajit 'dada' Pawar: Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ajit Pawar, who was the finance and planning minister, would have tabled his budget for 2026-27 next month when the state legislature's budget session begins in Mumbai on February 23.

'Buying Opportunity, Not A Regret Opportunity'

'Buying Opportunity, Not A Regret Opportunity'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'For those in for the long haul, this is a God-given opportunity.' 'Your market is falling despite strong fundamentals, and such a clear roadmap has been announced.'

Don't Sit Pretty! 6 Truths About Sitting Longer

Don't Sit Pretty! 6 Truths About Sitting Longer

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Following too sedentary a routine is closely linked to weight gain, disrupted blood sugar levels, heart-related conditions, dangerous blood clots and a cluster of metabolic disorders that quietly damage long-term health, continues Harvard Medical School.

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Watch It For Jayaram!

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Watch It For Jayaram!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Ashakal Aayiram can be celebrated for the return to form for Jayaram, who owns every scene he is in, but the film around him drags and drags, with no end in sight, notes Arjun Menon.

Want to be a call centre executive?

Want to be a call centre executive?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Dish TV, a direct-to-home transmission service, is recruiting Call Centre Executives.

BT to open call centres in India

BT to open call centres in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

BT Group Plc, Britain's largest fixed-line telecom provider, said on Friday its BT retail unit would set up two call centres in India, joining a long list of firms moving to that country in a bid to cut costs.

Fujitsu plans call centres in India

Fujitsu plans call centres in India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu is looking for a massive investment in India, both, to market its products and to set up call centres and offshore development centres across the country.

'What will Pakistan achieve by not sending team for T20 World Cup?'

'What will Pakistan achieve by not sending team for T20 World Cup?'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Pakistan should refrain from spoiling its relation with the International Cricket Council and any support to Bangladesh must not come at the cost of their own team, former players urged the Pakistan Cricket Board.

LiveBridge opens call centre in India

LiveBridge opens call centre in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

LiveBridge Inc, a global customer interaction services company, has opened an 800-seat call centre near Delhi to expand its international presence.

Dravid's son Anvay earns India U-19 call up

Dravid's son Anvay earns India U-19 call up

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Anvay, the son of legendary India batter Rahul Dravid, was on Tuesday named in the India U-19 B squad for an upcoming triangular series also featuring India A and Afghanistan's U-19 teams.

Is Early Rising Good For You?

Is Early Rising Good For You?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Why getting up early is good for your health, as is maintaining a fixed sleep schedule.

SBI plans call centre in next fiscal

SBI plans call centre in next fiscal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

State Bank of India would set up a call centre with over 100 seat capacity in the next fiscal as part of its plans to network the bank's countrywide branches through core banking platform.

IA's call centre gets good response

IA's call centre gets good response

Rediff.com8 May 2004

Indian Airlines on Saturday said its experiment of starting a call centre for its passengers in the national capital region has received a "good" response with nearly 4,000 telephone calls being received on a daily basis.

US company moves back call centre from India

US company moves back call centre from India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Despite higher costs in the US, Carbonite says it has taken the step due to high turnover among its Indian staff, and complaints about the quality of service provided.

Tariffs on India 'huge success', may be rolled back: US treasury secy

Tariffs on India 'huge success', may be rolled back: US treasury secy

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated a potential pathway to remove tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil, citing a significant decrease in such purchases. He also criticized Europe's approach and accused India of profiting from discounted Russian oil.

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Under the defence partnership, India and the UAE are eyeing defence industrial collaboration and cooperation in advanced technologies, cyberspace training, special operations, interoperability of their militaries and counter terrorism.

India, US in talks for mutually beneficial trade agreement

India, US in talks for mutually beneficial trade agreement

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Indian government informed Parliament that India and the US are engaged in negotiations for a mutually beneficial multi-sectoral bilateral trade agreement. The two countries also cooperate on strategic, economic, and defense matters, managing divergences through high-level dialogues.

Gujarat call centres in debt collection fraud

Gujarat call centres in debt collection fraud

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

A call centre's workers in Gujarat posed as United States law enforcement officials and made nearly 8.5 million threatening calls in just eight months to consumers in America, US federal authorities have claimed.

A long-game Budget

A long-game Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The Union Budget for 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, which was a first, had an excellent domestic macro backdrop. According to the first advance estimates, gross domestic product (GDP) in constant prices is projected to grow 7.4 per cent in the current financial year, against 6.5 per cent in 2024-25.

Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Call centre bashing: 'A case of sour grapes'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2005

Get Ahead readers send in their raves, rants and experiences on the call centre phenomenon.

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

New cycling event fuels India's 2036 Olympic medal hopes

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

Spread across 437 kilometres and four stages, the Pune Grand Tour, starting on Monday, will feature around 170 riders from 35 countries, including 12 locals.

'India Should Not Rush To Celebrate Trump's Trade Announcement'

'India Should Not Rush To Celebrate Trump's Trade Announcement'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'Trump says India will buy over $500 billion of US goods.' 'At present, India's annual imports of goods and energy from the US are under $50 billion.' 'Reaching $500 billion would likely require more than 20 years, suggesting the figure refers to a long-term aspiration rather than a near-term commitment.'