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Paytm share allocation likely on Nov 16 at Rs 2,150 apiece

Paytm share allocation likely on Nov 16 at Rs 2,150 apiece

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Digital payments and financial services firm Paytm is likely to allocate shares at the upper price band of Rs 2,150 apiece on November 16 after market regulator SEBI's approval which is expected to come on Monday, sources aware of the development said. Earlier the allocation was expected to take place on Monday and the Paytm Money app also displayed the same.

A royal sibling on the way for Britain's Prince George

A royal sibling on the way for Britain's Prince George

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Kate Middleton and Prince William are expecting their second child, drawing congratulatory messages for the popular British Royal couple.

Dress for diplomacy: Kate Middleton wears desi designer

Dress for diplomacy: Kate Middleton wears desi designer

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Right ahead of her first India tour, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton showed us how to dress diplomatically!

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

17-month-old Princess Charlotte uttered her first word in public and also performed her first walkabout.

PHOTOS: Murray marches forth as celebs cheer from the sidelines

PHOTOS: Murray marches forth as celebs cheer from the sidelines

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The Royal Box was packed with stars from the world of cricket, football, athletics and tennis. Take a look...

RBI may 'kill excess demand' in economy in 6-8 months

RBI may 'kill excess demand' in economy in 6-8 months

Rediff.com19 May 2022

With inflation remaining at elevated levels, central banks around the world, including the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), will kill excess demand in economy over the next six to eight months, sources in the know said. They also indicated that there could be a rate hike in June, when the inflation forecast for the current financial year would be raised. The RBI, the sources said, might announce more steps such as raising the limit on held-to-maturity (HTM) bonds to support government borrowings but might not come out with any further quantitative easing GSAP (Government Securities Acquisition Programme) measures.

Meghan's post-wedding look is undeniably modern

Meghan's post-wedding look is undeniably modern

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The newly-minted Duchess of Sussex chose Kate's favourite designers for her first royal outing post marriage.

These photos from UK's Princess Charlotte's christening are too cute!

These photos from UK's Princess Charlotte's christening are too cute!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The first official photographs from the christening of Princess Charlotte were released on Thursday.

It's a baby boy for Kate-William! Britain jubilant

It's a baby boy for Kate-William! Britain jubilant

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The royal couple's first child, who under new laws to succession will remain third in line to the throne, was born with the Duke of Cambridge present beside Kate as she delivered the baby.

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Facebook chief said his top priority has always been his social mission of connecting people, building community and bringing the world closer together.

These 11 studied at the world's best university

These 11 studied at the world's best university

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Earlier this week, the Cambridge University was ranked number one in the QS world rankings 2011. We profile 11 influential personalities from across the globe from various walks of life who have been products of Cambridge. Read on:

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Stephen Hawking: A life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Known as one of the most brilliant theoretical physicists since Albert Einstein, here are a few glimpses of Stephen Hawking's life.

Beware! New COVID-19 variant with high spike mutations detected in South Africa

Beware! New COVID-19 variant with high spike mutations detected in South Africa

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The South African authorities said the detected cases and percentage of people testing positive are both increasing quickly, particularly in particularly in most populated province of Gauteng, North West and Limpopo regions of the country.

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Eruditus runs on a partnership model with top global universities such as MIT, Columbia, Harvard, Cambridge, INSEAD, Wharton, and UC Berkeley, offering courses in coding, data science, fintech, block chain, and entrepreneurship.

Facebook shared data with Samsung, Apple and others: Report

Facebook shared data with Samsung, Apple and others: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

FB gave these companies access to information of users and even their friends.

PHOTOS: The many moods of Duchess Catherine at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: The many moods of Duchess Catherine at Wimbledon

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Britain's Prince William and his wife Duchess of Cambridge, Catherine were in the Royal Box as the defending champion Andy Murray was dethroned out of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Will Meghan Markle follow this special diet before the Royal wedding?

Will Meghan Markle follow this special diet before the Royal wedding?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate was "obsessed" with it before her wedding

Government serves notice to Facebook over data leak, privacy breach concerns

Government serves notice to Facebook over data leak, privacy breach concerns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The ministry has raised five questions in all including whether the personal data of Indian voters and users has been compromised by Cambridge Analytica or any other downstream entity in any manner.

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'The most intriguing thing (about COVID-19) is the range of the illness -- from asymptomatic or less symptoms to death and quite severe manifestations.' 'The vaccine will be at least another year away from having any effect.'

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Hawking's Indian student: 'I knew him from a time he could speak'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

"He was my teacher, and I knew him from a time when he could speak. Personally it's a huge loss. Hawking is special because he is larger than life," Raychaudhury said.

The best Will and Kate moments

The best Will and Kate moments

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Royal fans from around the world are counting down the days until the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's third child, due in April. Soon, photographers and video crews will head to the Lindo wing at St Mary's Hospital in London for what has become known as the "Great Kate Wait." As we wait for the newest Cambridge arrival, Getty Images photographer Chris Jackson presents some of his most favourite moments with the little royals.

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Prince George became the star of the Kensington Palace party after greeting Michelle and Barack Obama in his dressing gown and slippers.

In full page newspaper ads, Mark Zuckerberg says 'sorry'

In full page newspaper ads, Mark Zuckerberg says 'sorry'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'We have a responsibility to protect your information. If we can't, we don't deserve it'

Facebook's Zuckerberg breaks silence on data breach, admits to mistakes

Facebook's Zuckerberg breaks silence on data breach, admits to mistakes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

The social media giant's CEO announced that it will change how it shares data with third-party apps.

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday

Delta variant 8 times less sensitive to vaccines: Study

Delta variant 8 times less sensitive to vaccines: Study

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The study, which was conducted on more than 100 healthcare workers at three centres in India including Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, found that the B.1.617.2 Delta variant not only dominates vaccine-breakthrough infections with higher respiratory viral loads compared to non-Delta infections (Ct value of 16.5 versus 19) but also generates greater transmission among the fully vaccinated HCWs.

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The fears arise from Facebook's handling of user data and potential privacy violations, more specifically the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The royal couple received a warm welcome at the national park, which is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, as young men and women danced to foot-tapping music.

SEE: Royal children clap and cheer health heroes

SEE: Royal children clap and cheer health heroes

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The video has been liked by over 5 million followers on Instagram.

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Misgovernance, polarisation marked 8 yrs of Modi govt, says Cong; BJP hits back

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The BJP calling the Congress a "torn old party" moving towards a stage where its relevance and necessity will be completely lost.

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

UK's hottest debate: Royal son be named George or James?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The name of Prince William and Kate Middleton's newborn son is now a hot topic in Britain, with George being bookmakers favourite for the christening of the future King.

Miandad has change of heart, apologises to Imran

Miandad has change of heart, apologises to Imran

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Known for his controversial remarks, Miandad apologised to Imran Khan

CWG chit chat: Bolt brands Glasgow Games as 'bit s***'

CWG chit chat: Bolt brands Glasgow Games as 'bit s***'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Jamaican sprint superstar Usain Bolt has reportedly branded the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow as a 'bit s***' and said that the Olympics were 'better'.

Data leak: Facebook says 5.62 lakh people potentially affected in India

Data leak: Facebook says 5.62 lakh people potentially affected in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that it will take years for Facebook to fix the problem.

The Facebook Menace

The Facebook Menace

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'We must all commit to sharing less nonsense and quarrelling less on social media.' 'We could use that time instead to meeting and speaking to our friends and family instead of 'liking' their posts.' 'Zuckerberg will be the poorer for that, but our lives will be so much richer,' says Rahul Jacob.

FIFA World Cup teams' performance in three words

FIFA World Cup teams' performance in three words

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

A new study has revealed three words that are most widely used by people around the world to describe each of the 32 teams in the ongoing World Cup.

William and Kate name baby princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

William and Kate name baby princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The newborn Princess of Cambridge was on Monday named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana by Prince William and his wife Kate.

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Adversarial Harmful Networks -- India Case Study, cited in Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's SEC complaints, revealed, among other things, that Facebook was a preferred platform for 'fear-mongering anti-Muslim narratives' in India, observes Devangshu Datta.

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

United States President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named two Indian Americans -- Reema Shah and Neha Gupta -- to the Office of the White House Counsel.