News for 'digital safety'

Govt's new draft rules make it easier to fly drones

Govt's new draft rules make it easier to fly drones

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The number of forms to be filled to operate drones in the country have been reduced to six in draft 'Drone Rules, 2021' in comparison to 25 forms mentioned in the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Rules, 2021, it said.

Maha issues guidelines for restaurants which are set to reopen

Maha issues guidelines for restaurants which are set to reopen

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Customers should be screened at the entry point for coronavirus symptoms such as high temperature, cough, and cold.

Ask MF Guru: MFs to buy, hold or sell

Ask MF Guru: MFs to buy, hold or sell

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

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

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

DON'T WORRY About The Rupee!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The currency market won't care for our moans, groans, cries and sighs. The rupee will find its own level, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

New IT rules to put legal obligations on social media platforms: Govt

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

India's tweaking of IT rules allow formation of Centre-appointed panels, that will settle often-ignored user grievances against content decision of social media companies, Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, adding that this was necessitated due to the "casual" and "tokenism" approach of digital platforms towards user complaints so far.

50% Indians hide online activity from parents

50% Indians hide online activity from parents

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Almost 50% of young Internet users did not have any parental oversight over their online behaviour.

Ecomm firms ramp up as Omicron forces customers online

Ecomm firms ramp up as Omicron forces customers online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Besides growing tech and digital enhancements, the firms are ramping up the hiring of more delivery partners and reinforcing existing Covid protocols.

Govt says Twitter defaming India, Delhi police rejects remarks

Govt says Twitter defaming India, Delhi police rejects remarks

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Delhi Police on Thursday said the statements by Twitter on the ongoing enquiry in the 'toolkit' case was mendacious and designed to impede the lawful enquiry.

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh draws Rs 34.27 cr pay package in FY20

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh draws Rs 34.27 cr pay package in FY20

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani voluntarily chose not to receive any remuneration for his services.

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Customers in limbo as banks, RBI thrash out differences

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The payments industry is at a crossroads with the banking regulator on two pressing issues, neither of which seems headed towards an amicable solution. Depending upon which side accommodates the other, customers in India will have to choose between convenience and ironclad safety. In the end, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which regulates both banks and all payments services providers, will prevail. But the question is: will it do so by bending a little or by sticking to its firm stand? The two issues - one concerning payment facilitators storing customers' card details and the other about auto-renewal of payments - appear similar but aren't.

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Pakistan Army's Imran Nightmare

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

There has always been a risk-taking edge to Imran Khan. Like him or hate him, it had to be someone like him to finally threaten to demolish the Pakistani establishment, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Planning to buy a car? Forget freebies and cash discounts

Planning to buy a car? Forget freebies and cash discounts

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Pandemic-hit auto majors are likely to set aside these time-tested strategies for now, and, instead, focus on attractive finance schemes and an enhanced digital experience.

Ola rewards employees with Rs 400-cr stocks

Ola rewards employees with Rs 400-cr stocks

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

SoftBank-backed mobility firm Ola, announced expansion of its employee stock options (ESOP) pool to Rs 3000 crore. Ola is also allocating an additional Rs 400 crore worth of stocks to employees in the run up to its IPO. The allocation rewards Ola's high impact employees and will lead to long term wealth creation for them.

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

And it feels entirely different when compared to all its earlier avatars, observes Pavan Lall.

RIL stake sales help PE investments jump 38% in 2020

RIL stake sales help PE investments jump 38% in 2020

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Private equity investments in Indian companies grew 38 per cent to $62.2 billion last year, with inflows into Reliance Industries' telecom and retail ventures contributing nearly 40 per cent of the total value of the deals, a report said on Wednesday. Barring investments into Jio Platforms and Reliance Retail, the total deal value was down by 20 per cent over 2019 as the volume of large deals of more than $100 million dipped by a fourth, as per the report by Bain & Company and India Venture Capital Association. Overall investment activity remained muted from March to May last year due to COVID-led uncertainties and investor confidence recovered strongly in the second half to pre-COVID levels with late-stage and buyout deals witnessing increased traction, it said.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.

RTGS will be made available 24X7 in next few days

RTGS will be made available 24X7 in next few days

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

In a business friendly move, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday said that the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system, used for large value transactions, will be made available round-the-clock in the next few days. In December 2019, the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) system was made available on a 24x7x365 basis. Currently, RTGS is available for customers from 7.00 am to 6.00 pm on all working days of a week, except second and fourth Saturdays of every month.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

Airtel subscribers beware! Cyber criminals are on prowl

Airtel subscribers beware! Cyber criminals are on prowl

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal on Thursday warned about a rise in cyber frauds amid a massive surge in online transactions during the second wave of the pandemic, and asserted the company is working "relentlessly" and coming out with safety features to ensure customers are not vulnerable to fraudsters. In an e-mail outreach to customers, Vittal highlighted the modus operandi being adopted by fraudsters and also drew attention to cyber frauds related to digital payments. "With the growing second wave of the pandemic and lockdowns in various parts of the country, there has been a massive increase in online transactions. "Unfortunately, there has also been a corresponding increase in cyber fraud," Vittal said.

Here comes the BOHO bride!

Here comes the BOHO bride!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Brides-to-be, take note of the latest trends.

Cognizant sees a high 21% staff attrition in JFM quarter

Cognizant sees a high 21% staff attrition in JFM quarter

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Although the number of resignations came down at Cognizant in April and continued to slow in May, the impact of attrition would play out in the second quarter also because of the longer notice period in India.

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

'RBI's whatever-it-takes approach insulated teconomy'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A strong foreign exchange reserve is the best safety net against global spillovers.'

Cow is mother, sacred to us, says Modi in Varanasi

Cow is mother, sacred to us, says Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

He said those making jokes on cows and buffaloes forget that the livelihood of crores of people depends on "pashudhan".

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Stricter social media rules after political consensus: IT minister

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Social media needs to be made more accountable and stricter rules in this regard could be brought in if there is political consensus on the matter, Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

India at UNSC highlights 'contemporary threats' to peacekeeping

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

"The 21st century peacekeeping must be anchored in a strong ecosystem of technology and innovation that can facilitate UN peacekeeping operations in implementing their mandates in complex environments," India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar said

Govt set to introduce 17 new bills in monsoon session of Parliament

Govt set to introduce 17 new bills in monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The much-anticipated cryptocurrency bill, however, is missing from the list, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Omicron fear: Lower footfall and sales have hit high street stores, malls

Omicron fear: Lower footfall and sales have hit high street stores, malls

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Offline retailers are feeling the Omicron January chill as consumers are apprehensive about venturing out in the midst of rising Covid cases across the country. Covid restrictions, as well as concerns over the new virus variant, are seeing shoppers pull back from the high streets and shopping malls, clearly cautious about streaming into stores and choosing to self-censor instead. Offline retailers' hopes of a bumper End-Of-Season Sale (EOSS) and Republic Day (R-Day) Sale to compensate for losses over the pandemic have been dashed. Fewer trips to malls mean lower footfall and sales, resulting in higher piling of stock - and possibly higher discounts.

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Is yoga India's favourite workout?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

There was a surge in the demand for virtual classes for yoga (87%) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio workouts such as Zumba (72%), aerobics (67%), and pilates (22%).

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Covid redux: India Inc switches back to SOS mode from wait-and-watch

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

With the dizzying rise in the number of Covid-19 cases in the country, India Inc has transitioned from a wait-and-watch policy to full-on emergency mode, bringing back remote and flexi work, stringent safety protocols, and allowing only essential travel. Companies - especially in metros like Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata - that had adopted a hybrid work model during the last few months when the caseload remained low, are either switching back entirely to work-from-home (WFH), or calling skeletal staff to office on select days. Take the case of cigarettes-to-hotels major, ITC, which had been on a hybrid work model over the last few months.

SEE: Gorgeous, metallic lehengas inspired by nature

SEE: Gorgeous, metallic lehengas inspired by nature

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Presenting Amit Aggarwal's latest couture line inspired by nature.

Why FMCG companies are likely to lose their sheen

Why FMCG companies are likely to lose their sheen

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Delay in demand recovery and higher stock valuations mean low safety margin, say analysts.

SEE: Fashion for covid times!

SEE: Fashion for covid times!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Madame, a 27-year-old fashion label, is creating clothes to adapt to the pandemic.

'We have stayed true to Major Sandeep's life'

'We have stayed true to Major Sandeep's life'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'Every scene we have written in the film encapsulates the spirit of his life.'

Who will be Mukesh Ambani's successor at Reliance?

Who will be Mukesh Ambani's successor at Reliance?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday mentioned about leadership transition at his energy-to-retail conglomerate, saying he wants the process to be accelerated with seniors, including him, yielding to the younger generation. Ambani, 64, who has previously not spoken about succession plans at the country's most valuable company, said Reliance is "now in the process of effecting a momentous leadership transition." Ambani has three children -- twins Akash and Isha, and Anant.

Covid vaccine possible by 2021 first quarter: Vardhan

Covid vaccine possible by 2021 first quarter: Vardhan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Vardhan stated the government is taking full precautions in human trials of vaccines and the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 under the chairmanship of Dr V K Paul, member-health, NITI Aayog, is drawing up a detailed strategy on how to immunize the majority of the population.

How to prevent online frauds

How to prevent online frauds

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Customers taking small and convenient steps and some degree of care and precaution while paying digitally will ensure safety and security from new threats that emerge every day, says Avinash Luthria

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Looking into WhatsApp privacy policy changes: Govt

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

WhatsApp has drawn massive criticism from users globally, including India over concerns that data was being shared with its parent company, Facebook. WhatsApp, on its part, has maintained that messages on the platform are end-to-end encrypted and that neither WhatsApp nor Facebook can see the private messages on WhatsApp's platform.

Govt issues Covid-19 safe workplace guidelines

Govt issues Covid-19 safe workplace guidelines

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

While demanding more outdoor air ventilation, the strategy document calls for a structural modification in the workplace.