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Mobility is the new driver for IT, digital tech

Mobility is the new driver for IT, digital tech

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The reason for digital and IT interventions increasingly being adopted is not just the change in ways commuters move but also the mode on which this transport moves, says Jyoti Mukul.

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 500 for overtime'

First salary: 'I was paid Rs 500 for overtime'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Sangeeta Joshi, 49 from Jalgaon shares her story:

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Samsung has advised consumers in 10 countries to trade their handsets for temporary replacement phones until it releases an updated flagship device.

Coronavirus: Essential goods market faces labour shortage

Coronavirus: Essential goods market faces labour shortage

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Nilesh Veera, director of APMC said, complained that availability of workers is a big problem. They have asked the government to provide enough sanitizers, masks, etc, for worker safety, to call them back. There has been no reply.

How airlines are monetising the middle seat amid Covid fear

How airlines are monetising the middle seat amid Covid fear

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Vistara started allowing passengers to book an extra seat from Tuesday. IndiGo and SpiceJet, too, are in the final stages of designing such a product to be sold as an add-on.

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Banks recall over 32 lakh debit cards; govt seeks details

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The suspected security breach happened through a malware in the systems of Hitachi Payments Services, which serves ATM network of Yes Bank

Beware! The bread you eat contains cancer-causing chemicals

Beware! The bread you eat contains cancer-causing chemicals

Rediff.com23 May 2016

FSSAI to remove potassium bromate from food additives list

COVID-19 lockdown: E-biz players flag delivery disruption

COVID-19 lockdown: E-biz players flag delivery disruption

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Online retailers pointed out that their delivery staff is being stopped by local police and urged authorities to streamline the movement of delivery agents and goods.

Here's why Maruti is recalling the new Swift and Baleno

Here's why Maruti is recalling the new Swift and Baleno

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Maruti launched the Baleno in May 2016 and the new Swift in February this year

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Consumer durables may see double digit growth in 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2021

The industry is expecting double-digit growth on a year-on-year basis, helped by a possible price correction after softening of raw material inputs and factors such as positive sentiments, pent up demand and improving economic conditions. Besides, a shift in consumer behaviour from price consciousness towards technologically advanced premium products with quality, value proposition and safety aspects leading to a rise in demand for home automation products is making the industry upbeat. With the government's production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for white goods, which has witnessed a committed investment of Rs 4,614 crore, in place, many manufacturers are gearing up to make the most out of the opportunity as well as take steps towards reducing their dependency on imports and make products more affordable.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

Boeing Max 737 is set to fly again; DGCA to take a call soon

Boeing Max 737 is set to fly again; DGCA to take a call soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

SpiceJet is the only Boeing 737 MAX operator in India, with 13 aircraft of the type in its fleet and a total of 205 planes on order.

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

Panic grips Kashmir after govt's Amarnath advisory

Panic grips Kashmir after govt's Amarnath advisory

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The deployment of the troops and various orders gave rise to the speculations about some major decision in the offing regarding the Jammu and Kashmir's special status.

Worm in chicken; KFC outlet in Kerala closed down

Worm in chicken; KFC outlet in Kerala closed down

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The outlet of Kentucky Fired Chicken in Thiruvananthapuram has been closed down by the state Food Safety Authorities after a worm was found in a chicken dish bought by a customer from the multi-national restaurant chain, FSA sources said on Tuesday.

Sindhu slams Indigo for rude behaviour, airline rejects claims

Sindhu slams Indigo for rude behaviour, airline rejects claims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu on Saturday accused an Indigo ground staff of misbehaving with her while travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai, even as the airline rejected the celebrated shuttler's allegations.

Honda drives in all new City priced at Rs 10.9 lakh

Honda drives in all new City priced at Rs 10.9 lakh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The model, which will compete with the likes of Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Skoda Rapid, now features smart devices ecosystem including Alexa remote capability and 32 connected features as standard feature across all variants with a five-year free subscription.

How Indians will travel in 2021

How Indians will travel in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

The future of travel is increasingly shifting to focus on experiences that positively impact one's overall wellness.

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

'Never thought masks would be part of bridal fashion'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Mirror lehengas, organza skirts, pre-stitched sarees, necklet gowns, dhoti-crop tops in handwoven fabrics and hand-done embroideries with traditional textile techniques will trend.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The airline has failed to address fliers' fears and has been opaque about the allegations of tax and financial fraud, giving rise to apprehension that Jet Airways may be headed the Kingfisher way.

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition of a new category for motorcycle-shared services, where the owner should not have to take a commercial licence. Pooled services is another area where taxi aggregators are hoping to make the government listen to them.

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the passenger's chest received weak protection

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

What can malls do to entice customers? Brand coach Ambi Parameswaran has a few suggestions.

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Shirisha Bandla becomes 3rd Indian-American woman to fly into space

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Aeronautical engineer Sirisha Bandla on Sunday became the third Indian-American woman to fly into space when she joined British billionaire Richard Branson on Virgin Galactic's first fully-crewed successful suborbital test flight from the United States state of New Mexico.

Don't like wearing a seat belt? You could die!

Don't like wearing a seat belt? You could die!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

'Strange as it may seem, the more advanced the safety features in a car, the more critical is the role of the humble seat belt.'

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Is Uber trying to invade your privacy?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Safe or not, the global taxi giant can now track you even after you have been dropped off.

'Aviation ministry's role doesn't end with Air India'

'Aviation ministry's role doesn't end with Air India'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Government shouldn't be in the business of running airlines, instead it should develop the ecosystem of civil aviation.'

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Cloud kitchens: The future of India's food biz

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The cloud kitchen market in India will hit $1.05 billion by 2023. Just 13% of the total market has been utilised so far.

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest recalls & fines.

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Hijab Row Can Hurt Indian Diplomacy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

India and Indians can ignore Pakistan, but that cannot be said of other nations in the neighbourhood, where New Delhi's 'Neighbourhood First' policy constantly reverberates. Four of the eight SAARC member-nations are Muslim -- Afghanistan and Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Maldives. The rulers decide the nation's India or anti-India policy in the first two, and street-opinion contributes to the same in the latter two, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Skoda recalls 539 units of Octavia sedan in India

Skoda recalls 539 units of Octavia sedan in India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Czech carmaker said the assessment of the locks will be done in 12 minutes only

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Covid-19 pandemic was a boon for online biz

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Education technology, grocery, fashion, food delivery and UPI payments surpassed volumes or revenues of February, in the September-October period.

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

PHOTOS: Delhi Metro set to resume with 'new normal'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

After being closed for over five months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, metro services will be resumed in three stages from September 7-12, but stations located in containment zones will remain closed.

The Mask India Project's success story

The Mask India Project's success story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'The heart is to honour all who have been struck by Covid and the map signifies that as a country, we can win this together.'

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

'Essential goods' classification puts e-commerce cos in a tizzy

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'It is unclear whether clothing or home items qualify as essential items. A lot of professionals are working from home, and they need electronics for their productivity. Does this qualify as essential?'

'Everything has become extremely expensive for the middle class'

'Everything has become extremely expensive for the middle class'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'I've walked 1 hour, 25 minutes to work,' says Nalini Kudalkar.

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

10 large caps for good returns in 2021

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Investment in market leaders with a safety-first approach could yield reasonable returns across sectors.

Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains

Pandemic heat spreads to large restaurant chains

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

A third of the total restaurant market in India - valued at Rs 4.25 trillion - could be wiped out in the current financial year, since many players have simply been unable to sustain operations in the absence of customers.