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Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Want To Know Where To Invest? Read This

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

A portfolio can be rebalanced by either selling a portion of the outperforming asset class or by buying more of the underperforming asset class.

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Tech, defence, energy: Key agenda for Modi-Biden talks

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Modi will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the 9th International Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21.

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Note ban effect: Govt to spend more on health, education

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Increase of 10% to 12% likely in a bid to improve citizens' mood after demonetisation.

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Investing the time and resources needed to acquire new skill sets and sharpen existing ones will enable you to stay relevant and make you more employable, says Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Unstop.

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy. Speaking at the opening of 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, Gautam Adani said his group's renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy, is leading an energy transition that honours the commitment of taking care of the planet not just for this generation and the next but also for generations to come. "As the world's leading solar power developer and India's largest renewable energy company, we are taking very big steps," he said.

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Jio, Microsoft team up for digital transformation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The alliance combines capabilities of both the companies to offer a set of solutions comprising connectivity, computing, storage solutions, and other technology services and applications required by Indian businesses, and will span the broad Reliance Industries ecosystem, including its existing and new businesses.

'I am 65, diabetic. Which mediclaim plan to buy?'

'I am 65, diabetic. Which mediclaim plan to buy?'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Jinal Mehta answers readers' financial planning and health insurance queries

Ask MF Guru: Want to invest for my kids's education

Ask MF Guru: Want to invest for my kids's education

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Can digital India create more jobs than it destroys?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

New models of skilling will provide both jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities to inspire recipients to capture the jobs or entrepreneurial opportunities they seek and provide them the agency to stay on and improve on their skills on the job, says Ganesh Natarajan.

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

'There's concrete proof of corporate-political nexus'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

'Isn't it obvious? Do you have a doubt? There is so much data that shows that there is quid pro quo.' 'There are many instances of donations being given after the raids, donations being given before the award of a contract and many other permutations and combinations.'

Is the future of education leaving India in the dust?

Is the future of education leaving India in the dust?

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The digital revolution in education is coming at a most opportune time for India. Leadership in this is something India could seize, if only it had the vision, feels Rajeev Srinivasan.

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.

India's IT firms have big plans for UK

India's IT firms have big plans for UK

Rediff.com4 May 2021

IT firms Infosys and Mphasis on Tuesday said they will create employment for about 2,000 people, while Wipro will invest pound 16 million (about Rs 163 crore) in the UK over the next few years. The announcements were made ahead of the virtual summit between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Infosys said it plans to hire 1,000 workers in the UK over the next three years as part of efforts to support the country's economic recovery and growth.

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Mukesh Ambani said the Digital India initiative has the potential to transform the lives of 1.2 billion Indians using the power of digital technology.

What To Do When You're Stuck In Your Career

What To Do When You're Stuck In Your Career

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Krishna Kumar, founder and CEO of GoMoTech, offers expert advice on how to scale up in your career and life.

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Over 60% vote in Phase V of LS polls; highest in Bengal, lowest in Maha

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Over 60 per cent voter turnout was recorded on Monday in 49 constituencies in six states and two Union territories in the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections, with Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir recording its highest-ever voting percentage.

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government has created a comprehensive budget with sharp focus on sustaining economic activity and investment but more clarity is needed on areas like taxation framework for adopting remote working on a long-term basis, IT body Nasscom said on Monday. The industry association noted that the IT/ITeS (Information Technology-enabled Services) industry has been a key driver of growth and jobs in 2020 and there is an opportunity to significantly accelerate it further. "For the IT sector, one of the biggest needs ahead of us is the development of future business models, with hybrid working becoming a reality. "We look forward for the government to provide clarity on providing a framework in direct taxes and indirect taxes for the industry to adopt WFH/remote working on a long-term basis," Nasscom said in a statement.

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

'I Had Never Asked For Votes Before'

Rediff.com10 May 2024

BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's wife and son who keep themselves far from the political limelight reveal what it is like to campaign for the first time.

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

After full literacy, Kerala is now 100% e-governed, says CM Pinarayi

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday declared the southern state as India's first fully e-governed state where an entire range of government services have been digitised so that they can be provided to the citizens promptly and transparently.

Modi pitches for mobile banking, Jaitley for digital payment

Modi pitches for mobile banking, Jaitley for digital payment

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

"You can download mobile applications provided by banks on your phones and I want to urge political leaders, teachers, youth to give training to people on mobile banking," Modi said.

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The three-day India Mobile Congress (IMC) will showcase the widening convergence of telecom with new domains, such as semiconductors and deep tech, P Ramakrishna, the forum's chief executive officer, said on Tuesday. With more than 250 global and domestic exhibitors, the seventh edition is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors this year, he said. There will also be over 5,000 CXO-level delegates and more than 350 speakers.

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The NCERT has dropped references to the demand for a separate Sikh nation of Khalistan from the class 12 political science textbook following objections from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), according to top education ministry officials.

Shraddha murder: Aaftab files plea for certificates, chargesheet copy

Shraddha murder: Aaftab files plea for certificates, chargesheet copy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Poonawala's applications alleged that he was "falsely implicated" in the case and that the prosecution "intentionally" provided a digital copy of the chargesheet "which cannot be read".

Records of 320,000 patients on AYUSH Jharkhand hacked

Records of 320,000 patients on AYUSH Jharkhand hacked

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

CloudSEK in its report also warned that the leaked data could enable account takeovers.

Ransomware attacks surge over 2-fold in India in first half of 2023: Report

Ransomware attacks surge over 2-fold in India in first half of 2023: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

India saw a huge surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in the first half of 2023, as criminals shifted to stealthier means of malicious activities, according to a report by SonicWall. While major economies like the US and the UK witnessed a decline in ransomware attacks, India (up 133 per cent) and Germany (52 per cent) are among the countries that saw a huge surge in such attacks, the 2023 SonicWall Mid-Year Cyber Threat Report for the January-June period stated. At the global level, a variety of other attacks have trended up, including cryptojacking (399 per cent), IoT malware (37 per cent) and encrypted threats (22 per cent), the report said.

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

Mr FM, A little focus on education can go a long way

Mr FM, A little focus on education can go a long way

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

What students expect from the Budget.

India wants peace, but Pak must stop sending terrorists: Gen Rawat

India wants peace, but Pak must stop sending terrorists: Gen Rawat

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The army chief said India wants peace along the borders but Pakistan was continuously violating the ceasefire, which caused loss of life and property.

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Responding to a question, he said, "It may also deal with fake news, though there is no specific mention in this regard."

ED raids BYJU's CEO, seizes 'incriminating material'

ED raids BYJU's CEO, seizes 'incriminating material'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday said it has searched the Bengaluru-located office and residential premises of Edtech major BYJU's and its CEO and co-founder Raveendran Byju and seized 'incriminating' documents and digital data as part of a foreign exchange violation probe.

Loss At Byju's May Only Be Tip Of Iceberg

Loss At Byju's May Only Be Tip Of Iceberg

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

'Byju's financials only reflect the core business. At a group level, they are experiencing substantial losses.'

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Over 50 Indians in Forbes' under 30 list of super achievers.

Mark Zuckerberg meets Modi, plans to bridge digital divide

Mark Zuckerberg meets Modi, plans to bridge digital divide

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Founder and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Modi launches 5G mobile services, calls it dawn of new era

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the 6th India Mobile Congress at Pragati Maidan in Delhi and launched 5G services. The 5G telecom services seek to provide seamless coverage, high data rate, low latency and highly reliable communications system. The three major telecom operators of the country demonstrated one use case each in front of the prime minister to show the potential of 5G technology in India.

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.'

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Don't Expect Modi To Change!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'Commentators have said that dealing with allies as equals will make Modi more sensitive.' 'Remember that the people Modi is dealing with are equally autocratic in their own lairs.' 'Further, Modi always has handy the threat of dissolving Parliament and calling for fresh polls.' 'Most of his own party, and certainly his allies and opponents having blown their budgets of efforts and resources in the just concluded elections, have no stomach for this.' 'They are all greatly looking forward to the loaves and fishes of office on offer.' 'That gives Modi an unbeatable advantage in any push-comes-to-shove situation,' explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Digital India or a distant dream?

Digital India or a distant dream?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

It's time the government accepts that Digital India is too distant.

Microsoft is very committed to India: Satya Nadella

Microsoft is very committed to India: Satya Nadella

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday highlighted the importance of driving inclusivity and empowerment through technology and economic growth and asserted that the company is "very committed to India". He was speaking at Microsoft's Tech for Good and Education showcase, an event that highlighted the impact created by technology in the areas of philanthropic work and education. Nadella did a walk through, interacting with teachers, students and professionals who are making a difference in the society, by leveraging various Microsoft programs, initiatives and tools.