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Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Emotix, a Mumbai-based startup launches personal robot for kids

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The robot can hold long conversations, track the child's mood and is controlled from an app on the parents' smartphone

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

TCS posts better-than-expected result; Q3 net up 11%

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

TCS said employee addition during the quarter stood at 18,362

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Ever heard of Schoolies Week? Witness that insanity here

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Know how 18-year-olds in Australia celebrate when they complete their schooling?

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

China's Citic Telecom eyes undersea cable JV with Reliance Comm

Rediff.com23 May 2014

If completed, the move would create a 50-50 joint venture valuing Reliance Communications' cable assets at $1 billion.

US seeks to step up trade talks with India after WTO breakthrough

US seeks to step up trade talks with India after WTO breakthrough

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Direct contacts between Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month helped to end a deadlock that had prevented the WTO from implementing a $1 trillion package of reforms.

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

WTO: Positive announcements expected at G20

WTO: Positive announcements expected at G20

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

India and the US are engaged in Geneva, the WTO headquarters, to sort out the food stockpiling issue and end the stalemate.

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

H&M: 16 stores in 20 months and profits to match

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The Swedish fashion-retail brand cracks open the Indian market faster than its competitors, gaining from an aggressive pricing and retail policy.

Marico tests the online waters with Studio X

Marico tests the online waters with Studio X

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Marico, which launched its first digital-only brand Studio X on Amazon, is treading the e-commerce market sans the support of its 4.7 million brick and mortar outlets, reports Sangeeta Tanwar.

Ola announces boat service in rain battered Chennai

Ola announces boat service in rain battered Chennai

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In a first in the country, online taxi aggregator Ola has today announced that it has deployed boats in water logged and partially submerged areas in Chennai.

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

TCS, Infosys and others are banking on automation to protect their turf in the US, but building a successful revenue model around it may prove difficult

What young people want from their jobs

What young people want from their jobs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

'As they come in contact with more people in their professional life, they will need to uncover even more opportunities for growth.'

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Why Twitter? To reiterate, because Live is powerful'.

Twitter makes first Indian acquisition with startup ZipDial

Twitter makes first Indian acquisition with startup ZipDial

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Indian startup, which was already working as a partner with Twitter, offers services like missed calls for user verification and alerts to its customers.

Applications for H-1B visas drop

Applications for H-1B visas drop

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

TCS is hiring from over a hundred engineering campuses, MBA graduates from top B-schools in the US

We have an open cheque book, says Amazon India head

We have an open cheque book, says Amazon India head

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

'If price was the driver in 1st year, it was convenience in the 2nd.'

Tatas merge aerospace, defence bis under one entity

Tatas merge aerospace, defence bis under one entity

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'Tata A&D, when formed, will be better equipped to execute larger and more complex projects and be more globally competitive as part of the global supply chain.'

Express cos demand industry status

Express cos demand industry status

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

The apex body of express companies, engaged in movement of goods through documents and parcels, on Friday demanded industry status and an independent regulator for the Rs 2,493-crore (Rs 24.93 billion) sector.

Dilip Chhabria to design Hutch mobile shops

Dilip Chhabria to design Hutch mobile shops

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

AAI funds for smaller airports: Patel

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

It's a win-win situation for people flying Jet Air to Europe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India

India's BPO reign under threat

India's BPO reign under threat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

India's dominance in IT services offshoring market would be threatened if companies do not diversify their offerings and delivery bases, according to analysts.

A peek into PhonePe's mega expansion plan

A peek into PhonePe's mega expansion plan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

This year, PhonePe is focussed on bringing more partners across categories, including travel, commute, food, hyper-local, retail and entertainment on the platform.

GST draft law brings all online purchases under its purview

GST draft law brings all online purchases under its purview

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The tax, in lieu of local levies, will be imposed at the first point of a financial transaction.

RCom's cup of woes spills over

RCom's cup of woes spills over

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

China Development Bank takes Reliance Communications to NCLT over loan default

Rajiv Bajaj rubbishes union's demands

Rajiv Bajaj rubbishes union's demands

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Rajiv Bajaj, the managing director of Bajaj Auto, on Thursday, reacted strongly to the threat by the company's trade union of going again on strike from April 28.

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Doval to travel to China to discuss Pak problem

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'China has refused to act upon the threat posed by Pakistan using terrorism as an instrument of its foreign policy.' says Rajeev Sharma.

'India needs to raise its profile in the US'

'India needs to raise its profile in the US'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

'India must prepare five- and ten-year strategies for engaging the US government, the congress, the business community, the academics, the media and the society.'

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

'Cultural differences' cat is out of Infosys bag

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

I have no hesitation to say that the cultural milieu is different, said chairman R Seshasayee in a rare media interaction.

China's military budget over 3 times that of India: Pentagon

China's military budget over 3 times that of India: Pentagon

Rediff.com9 May 2015

China's official defence budget last year was $136.3 billion while that of India was $38.2 billion.

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Ola-Uber battle hots up, this time in UK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Ola said it has obtained licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester, and will launch operations in South Wales by September.

TCS Q2 net jumps 13% to Rs 5,244 cr

TCS Q2 net jumps 13% to Rs 5,244 cr

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

The company reported 13.5 per cent rise in revenue to Rs 23,816 crore (Rs 238.16 billion) in the second quarter.

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'The new government will have to contend with slowing economic growth, weak private investment, anaemic exports and vulnerable external imbalances, a stressed financial system, mounting fiscal pressures (including high government debt-to-GDP ratios) and an exceptionally bad employment situation,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

Ineligible persons responsible for long queues at RBI offices

Ineligible persons responsible for long queues at RBI offices

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

RBI has posted detailed instruction on its website clearly showing the eligibility conditions and other necessary documents required to be tendered for exchange of old currency notes

Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

Microsoft picks Delhi NCR for its 7th cyber security centre

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The India centre, which is the seventh such facility for the company globally, will function as a satellite to Microsoft's Redmond-based Digital Crimes Unit.

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Aadhaar-demat account linking: FPIs grappling with Sebi diktat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Sebi directs freezing of all demat accounts not linked to Aadhaar by December 31

Bank staff slogging it out on their own

Bank staff slogging it out on their own

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

There is not much bank employees can do, but some words of encouragement from the management would have helped. Stretched working hours and the tense atmosphere is taking a toll on their health.