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SEE: India deploys tanks, infantry combat vehicles near LAC

SEE: India deploys tanks, infantry combat vehicles near LAC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

'The Fire and Fury Corps is the only formation of the Indian Army and also in the world to have actually deployed mechanised forces in such harsh terrain. The maintenance of the tanks, infantry combat vehicles and heavy guns is a challenge in this terrain. To ensure crew and equipment readiness, adequate arrangements are in place for both man and machine'

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

People move from investment banking to growth equity or from venture capital to growth equity or entrepreneurship, depending on what's attractive at different points of life.

Jio's subscriber revenue rate highest in Q4

Jio's subscriber revenue rate highest in Q4

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The launch of services by Jio in September 2016 had disrupted the whole telecom sector, with operators matching low rates to maintain competitive edge

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs.

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

IKEA acquires 14-acre plot in Bengaluru for third India store

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Store will directly employ 500-700 people, half of them women, and create 1,500 jobs indirectly

Sex And The City's Cynthia Nixon weds longtime girlfriend

Sex And The City's Cynthia Nixon weds longtime girlfriend

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The couple has been together for the last eight years.

PHOTOS: Ravindra Jadeja meets his 'match'

PHOTOS: Ravindra Jadeja meets his 'match'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Team India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja tells Haresh Pandya what attracted him to Reeva Solanki.

When did vying for attention become so evil?

When did vying for attention become so evil?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The Social Dilemma shows how social media is turning human beings into lab rats and zombies, notes Chintan Girish Modi.

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Oyo brass Aditya Ghosh joins board, Rohit Kapoor becomes CEO

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Oyo has recently undergone large-scale corporate restructuring, setting up several subsidiaries and bifurcating operations globally.

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Still, the earliest India will get to experience Apple online will be early 2020 and the company's first fully-owned signature store should be up around 2022 -- almost two decades after it had opened its first store worldwide, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Its officers would wear black bands on Monday, which is also Martyrs day, the IRS Association (Customs and Central Excise) has said.

The big challenge brands are facing in India

The big challenge brands are facing in India

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The digital audience knows the difference between healthy suggestions, which are welcome, and a downright breach of privacy, which is abhorred.

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Ex-Cognizant executive Debashis Chatterjee is new Mindtree CEO

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Chatterjee said the compNY is not aware of any major client concerns at this point.

Wedding in the time of coronavirus, courtesy Pune cops

Wedding in the time of coronavirus, courtesy Pune cops

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The date had been fixed, as was the venue. But what this young couple from Dehradun didn't plan for was the lockdown that prevented them from going back home to get married. Not to worry, the Pune police went out of their way to arrange for a venue, pandit, even for someone to do the kanyadan.

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

The race to adopt artificial intelligence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Engineering product firms were among the first to embrace AI and machine learning. And the early adopters are reaping gains.

Jio woes: Airtel Q1 net profit tanks 75% to Rs 367 crore

Jio woes: Airtel Q1 net profit tanks 75% to Rs 367 crore

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Average data usage on Airtel India network grew about three fold to 2611 megabyte (about 2.5 GB) per customer from 904 MB on YoY basis. But the average revenue from the data services per customer declined by 22.7 per cent during the period.

At Rs 73,878 cr, Vodafone posts India's highest-ever loss

At Rs 73,878 cr, Vodafone posts India's highest-ever loss

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Vodafone Idea, the country's third largest telecom operator, on Wednesday reported a staggering Rs 73,878 crore of net loss in fiscal ended March 2020 -- the highest ever by any Indian firm -- after it provisioned for Supreme Court-mandated statutory dues. The firm, which has to pay Rs 51,400 crore dues after the apex court ordered the non-telecom revenues to be included in calculating statutory dues, said the liability has "cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern".

V-Day: 'It was love at first sight for him'

V-Day: 'It was love at first sight for him'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Newly-weds Sweta and Vishal, who got married on January 21, share their romantic journey with us.

Now, you can really eat breakfast at Tiffany's!

Now, you can really eat breakfast at Tiffany's!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

For everyone who loved the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's, here's some wonderful news!

5 smart tips to succeed in your start-up

5 smart tips to succeed in your start-up

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Persistence is the name of the game, says Vineet Bajpai.

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Cisco initiates flexi timings for staff and saves $490 million!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Firm offers this work option to 80% of its staff, saves $196mn on opex and garners $294 mn via building sales

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Why modern desis flock to chai cafes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Chaayos, Chai Point target the millennial. Tea retail brands are personalising the brew and the experience; hoping to carve a distinct identity for their labels.

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'While the march of globalisation is perhaps inevitable, what is certain is that the world is no longer flat as, the emerging pattern of trade is more regional. 'This new trend of 'slowbalisation' raises some questions that challenge conventional wisdom on how businesses should distribute their capacities,' Birla said.

What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

India's most trusted brands

India's most trusted brands

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

The research report titled, 'The Brand Trust Report, India Study, 2011', ranks India's leading brands on the areas of capacity to trust; perception of positive intention; and relevant competence.

Backroom efforts on to resolve India-US trade tiff

Backroom efforts on to resolve India-US trade tiff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Keen to salvage its engagement with Washington DC that has gone southbound ever since the Trump administration came in, India has called for a final set of meetings with US trade officials, soon, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

IT cos gung-ho as ministry eyes software products policy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The ministry of electronics and information technology is working on creating a software product council, including members from the government, academia and industry that will work on implementing a software products mission.

With Blazo, Mahindra believes it has a winner in trucks segment

With Blazo, Mahindra believes it has a winner in trucks segment

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

A steady climb in volumes has helped the company double its market share in the segment to 5 per cent in the first six months of the financial year from the year-ago period and it has now set its sights on a 10 per cent share in the next two years.

UK goes into shutdown to fight against Covid-19

UK goes into shutdown to fight against Covid-19

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The decision, that would be reviewed on a month-by-month basis, came a day after England registered its biggest jump in death toll of 39 to hit 177.

How HCL plans to tackle attrition

How HCL plans to tackle attrition

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

'Employee first and customer second' continues to be a very strong philosophy of HCL.

Muted Christmas celebrations in Assam amid fear over CAA

Muted Christmas celebrations in Assam amid fear over CAA

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

People have been acting with restraint regarding decoration of churches, private homes, hotels and other public places and shops selling Christmas decoration and party items hardly did any business this year.

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines, which have drawn a dismayed response from the companies concerned.

How Everyuth plans to recoup lost ground

How Everyuth plans to recoup lost ground

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Zydus Wellness looks for a wider berth in the country's burgeoning beauty market, redesigns and rebrands its flagship brand

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Mobile Internet remains suspended in parts of UP; restored in Assam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Text messaging services of all telecom operators also remained suspended in Lucknow and some other parts of UP. In Assam, services were restored 10 days after being banned.

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Pak panel advises government not to 'encourage' terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a four-page policy paper linked to Kashmir.

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Uber faces a big challenge in Karnataka

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Uber says it is engaging with state govt to explain why its business model encourages savings for customers.

NetDevices opens Bangalore centre

NetDevices opens Bangalore centre

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

NetDevices Inc, backed by four global high-technology investors with a funding of more than $15 million, on Tuesday announced the launch of its Bangalore operations, to deliver network systems solution for global customers.

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Indian advertising agencies are changing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'The list of things to be done or added or removed will keep growing and it will be a while before the emerging models settle down into lasting structures,' predicts Umesh Shrikhande, CEO, Taproot Dentsu.

FIFA scam: Nike says no company officials received any kickbacks

FIFA scam: Nike says no company officials received any kickbacks

Rediff.com29 May 2015

"There is no allegation in the charging documents that any Nike employee was aware of or knowingly participated in any bribery or kickback scheme," the company said.

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Amazon buys 49% stake in Kishore Biyani's Future Coupons

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Through this transaction, Amazon has managed to acquire around a 3.6 per cent stake in the Future group.