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Rahul attacks Modi on migrants issue

Rahul attacks Modi on migrants issue

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Monday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party and Narendra Modi alleging that they brand migrants from other states as "outsiders" as part of their divisive politics and were taking credit for achievements made by Congress over the years.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

Au revoir, brands?

Au revoir, brands?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The current focus on data to measure marketing success could herald the end of an era -- or the beginning of a hype cycle, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

How did Stephen Hawking survive ALS for 57 years?

How did Stephen Hawking survive ALS for 57 years?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

It's a special story.

Breaking Sikhs from India is a Pakistan fantasy

Breaking Sikhs from India is a Pakistan fantasy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

It is bound to fail like the earlier ones, again causing Pakistan enormously more damage than to India, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Why you were rejected in your job interview

Why you were rejected in your job interview

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

The purpose of an interview is not to tell the employer who you are in and out but to convince him/her that you're the perfect fit for the position.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

November 12 marks 25 years of the beginning of the World Wide Web. Shivanand Kanavi gives us the story of how it all began.

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Nadella on how Microsoft plans to transform the world

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

We are not pursuing AI to beat humans at games. We are pursuing AI so that we can empower every person and every institution that people build, said Nadella

7 netbooks reviewed: From the cheapest to the most powerful

7 netbooks reviewed: From the cheapest to the most powerful

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

A sneak peek at 7 netbooks based on their performance, look, form, price, mobility and ease to use.

5 simple exercises that will help you lose weight

5 simple exercises that will help you lose weight

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

These tips will improve your health and make you stronger by the day.

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Why postal vote for those over 65 should be opposed

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

In a country where 'booth-capturing' and open intimidation of voters used to be a part of the poll processes until not very long ago -- and remains a factor even now - postal vote can challenge the very credibility of the electoral process as a whole, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Is the Nubia Red Magic 3S worth Rs 35,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

The Nubia Red Magic 3S is delightfully designed and immensely powerful, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Brand new student friendly courses at IIM-A

Brand new student friendly courses at IIM-A

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

IIM-A will be offering six programmes that are blended or a mix of online and offline.

6 things you need to do after e-filing your income tax return

6 things you need to do after e-filing your income tax return

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Even after filing your income tax return online, your job won't still be over! Here is a six-point checklist for taxpayers to be observed after e-filing of ITR.

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Why April 1 is spooking India Inc!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

With a new higher tax regime coming into effect from the new financial year, top corporates and wealthy investors are in a rush to restructure their shareholding.

IBM laptops for Rs 49,990 now

IBM laptops for Rs 49,990 now

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

IBM India on Monday announced the availability of its entry level, notebook, the IBM ThinkPad R40e priced at Rs 49,990.\n\n\n\n

We can never miss the Indian market: Lenovo CEO

We can never miss the Indian market: Lenovo CEO

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

'Our visit gives us an opportunity to understand the culture of the country.'

The man who wants to buy Dawood's property

The man who wants to buy Dawood's property

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

'I would like to say that there is a fear of Dawood. We thought we are a nation of 120 crore people and if we do not bid for this property it will be a matter of disgrace.' 'Here is this man sitting in Pakistan and is being able to lord over our country especially Mumbai through remote control. I think somewhere we must draw the line.' 'There is no Hindu-Muslim issue at all. The underworld is the most secular entity in the country. Whether you are a Muslim or a Hindu it does not matter. Whether you are able to deliver or rake in the moolah is all that matters.' Former journalist S Balakrishnan on why he is bidding for Dawood's Ibrahim's property.

TechM claims Satyam clients' confidence back

TechM claims Satyam clients' confidence back

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Tech Mahindra's acquisition of Satyam Computer Services, according to an internal survey, has helped in restoring the confidence of the latter's clients, many of whom were thinking of terminating their ties with the fraud-hit IT firm.

A smart home controlled by thoughts!

A smart home controlled by thoughts!

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Scientists have inched closer to creating a virtual smart home that lets users perform everyday tasks with thoughts alone, a development that could prove a boon for people with physical disabilities.

How to find the right financial advisor

How to find the right financial advisor

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

Learn how to weed out those who are just out to make a quick buck.

#FoodPorn: How to eat like a successful entrepreneur

#FoodPorn: How to eat like a successful entrepreneur

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Where we bring you a taste of the best celebrity foodgasm moments.

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar.

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Robots and artificial intelligence machines may find their way to the corporate board rooms in the next ten years

Superheroes are like us and more

Superheroes are like us and more

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'When we walk around wearing Batman t-shirts, buy posters of Green Lantern and collect little vinyl figurines of Hulk, such actions remind us that these heroes deal with the realities running rampant in our own lives,' says Kumar Abhishek.

Satyam withdraws damage suit against Upaid

Satyam withdraws damage suit against Upaid

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Upaid chairman and CEO Simon Simon Joyce told Business Standard, "Yes, Satyam has withdrawn the disparagement case and they have done so unilaterally. But I do not think that this will impact the primary case of fraud and forgery.

Satyam clients likely to re-evaluate contracts

Satyam clients likely to re-evaluate contracts

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Companies dissatisfied with 'intent and focus' of tech major.

The simple secret how he went from 124 kg to 92 kg

The simple secret how he went from 124 kg to 92 kg

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Sameer Chopra, 40, shares his story.

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Meet the Brazilian guest on Republic Day

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

As someone with nostalgia for the good cheer and friendly feelings of Brazilian people, former Ambassador to Brazil B S Prakash can only hope that when they see on their TV screens their President being feted on Rajpath, they will sense India's goodwill for Brazil.

Chinese hackers break into MEA network

Chinese hackers break into MEA network

Rediff.com11 Apr 2008

No sensitive information is believed to have been accessed during the hacking which was detected during regular checks by the intelligence agencies, official sources said in New Delhi on Friday. Though the government does not have any specific idea about who the hackers were, the IP addresses left behind suggested the hand of Chinese.

Appointment of CEO, CFO top priority: Karnik

Appointment of CEO, CFO top priority: Karnik

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

On the possibility of the company tapping banks for funds, he said, "We need a bank loan...as this is a viable commercial company. This is not a so called bailout". The board was given the tough task of protecting the interest of over 50,000 Satyam's employees and stakeholders following Raju's revelation of fudging accounts.

C U Soon review

C U Soon review

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

What Director Mahesh Narayanan captures perfectly in C U Soon is the texture of our online conversations, observes Sreehari Nair.

Ramalinga Raju: Conman in gentleman's clothing?

Ramalinga Raju: Conman in gentleman's clothing?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

It took the man from Bhimavaram over two decades to become the posterboy of India's Information Technology industry and less than two weeks to turn into the rogue who personifies all that is defective with the country's outsourcing industry. The former entrepreneur icon's plans started falling apart when he tried to acquire two companies promoted by his family for $1.6 billion.

Satyam mulling dividend too

Satyam mulling dividend too

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

If implemented, this will be music to the ears of shareholders and analysts who have been insisting that Satyam would be better off returning money to shareholders.

'Mission Shakti is similar to Pokhran, but not of that magnitude'

'Mission Shakti is similar to Pokhran, but not of that magnitude'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

'Others will think twice before attacking our space assets.'

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

This Kashmiri Pandit wants cinemas to reopen in the valley

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

''I am not going to force anyone to watch movies. If they want to, they can come and watch.' 'I want to give them the choice that everyone has in the rest of the country.'

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Coronavirus crisis is moving global life online

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Millions of people worldwide are having to embrace life under lockdown -- confined to their own four walls or neighbourhoods for weeks on end as countries battle to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

Why I hoard coins

Why I hoard coins

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

'The childhood urge to amass wealth may account for one's inexplicable urge to stockpile change, for there is nothing more gratifying than to lift a box heavy with one's treasure, more satisfying somehow than all the zeroes the Kochhars, Modis and Mallyas appear to have allegedly scammed our banks over,' says Kishore Singh.

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Infosys attends colleges to brush up on innovation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

CEO Vishal Sikka's strategy is in line with focus on academic research in new technologies.