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Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The growing use of mobile phones for storing personal data has become a security concern, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

When will Indian industry graduate to being an innovator?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

An innovator creates intellectual property for a need no one knows exists, says Chandru Chawla.

IT layoffs: Getting skilled is the makeover mantra

IT layoffs: Getting skilled is the makeover mantra

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Building front-end and stitching it with back-end is a task that IT firms are learning the hard way, finds Raghu Krishnan.

They even make phone calls

They even make phone calls

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

What to expect on the tax front in 2019

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

India is on the brink of overhauling its tax system, implementing the BEPS project and seeing a further evolution of the GST at the same time as a general election. This makes 2019 an exciting and challenging year, note Maulik Doshi and Jigar Doshi.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Co-founders of India's latest unicorn expected Covid-19 to be a speed breaker; instead it accelerated sales. Cars24 now enjoys more than 90 per cent market share among all other similar online transaction platforms. Dhruv Munjal traces the birth of this used-cars platform.

Let's stop making cash the villain

Let's stop making cash the villain

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a New Year resolution for our policy-makers.

A novel idea! Learning math through comics

A novel idea! Learning math through comics

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

This start-up took the 'novel' path to teach children mathematics.

When Modi's California visit created a flutter

When Modi's California visit created a flutter

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Here are a few issues that are most talked about Modi's California visit

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Modi, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at the Wembley Stadium in London, said that he was sure of India's bright future because his vision of India, was the India of Imran Khan who created and gave education apps for free

'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'.

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Online disrupts India's wholesale business

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Online play is a priority now -- so far unthinkable in a business that's all about a meaningful interface with kirana stores.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Hooked on mobile games? It may be a good thing after all!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

While Pokemon Go prompted people to get out of their chairs and take a walk, Trakinvest became a potential hiring platform for brokerage firms. Anita Babu on gamification in 2017.

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

HSBC to halve branches, slash 300 jobs in India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

British banking major HSBC on Thursday announced a consolidation exercise under which it will almost halve the number of branches in the country to 26, which will lead to 300 job losses.

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The success of internal communication depends on its utilisation.

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Google has made teachers less awe-inspiring, grandparents more idle: Modi

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

'If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected.'

6 reasons you must buy insurance

6 reasons you must buy insurance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The most important of all is to save you from potential financial risks...

China's economy will not suffer a hard landing: Li

China's economy will not suffer a hard landing: Li

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

'China is in a good position to defuse financial risks.'

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Only 0.33% COVID-19 patients on ventilators: Vardhan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The Union health minister said of the total active COVID-19 cases in the country, 1.5 per cent are on oxygen support and 2.34 per cent are in ICUs.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

IT firms only need to get their mojo back

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

India's IT/BPO story isn't over yet, believes Ganesh Natarajan.

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Tech-driven skills will be in demand in the post pandemic era, alerts Sonya Hooja, COO and co-founder, Imarticus Learning.

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

He has a core team of engineers to develop this platform.

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

How Indian govt plans to use Jan Dhan accounts

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

The announcement comes on the first anniversary of the project.

Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates university scholarship in Melbourne on his name

Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates university scholarship in Melbourne on his name

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The scholarship will be presented every four years by Bachchan to an Indian citizen to develop a thesis related to media, digital technology and communication.

IBM signs deal with Polaris for social software solutions

IBM signs deal with Polaris for social software solutions

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The application makes it easy for IBM partners and clients like Polaris to build an entirely new class of cloud-based social business apps.

Nowfloats: They help small businesses go online

Nowfloats: They help small businesses go online

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Ranju Sarkar finds out more about Nowfloats, the start-up that is used by 240,000 businesses that reach 13 million consumers.

Modi@1: Poll reveals 72 per cent satisfied with government

Modi@1: Poll reveals 72 per cent satisfied with government

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A CNN-IBN-Axis MyIndia poll about the Modi Government's first year in power assessed the government's performance from a layperson's perspective.

HDFC Bank will cut base rate this quarter: Aditya Puri

HDFC Bank will cut base rate this quarter: Aditya Puri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

HDFC Bank managing director Aditya Puri says a little delay in monetary transmission is inevitable

How coronavirus will change world sport

How coronavirus will change world sport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Will the fans rush back to the stadium once sport resumes? Will training abroad be as hassle-free as it used to be? What about contact sports where social distancing can't really be practised? Some of India's biggest sportspersons -- current and former -- gave their views on future of sports once the action resumes.

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

US tech industry appeals to Obama to keep hands off encryption

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The White House has not spelt out regulatory or legislative steps.

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We need to create collaborative and/or disruptive platforms like Uber and Airbnb in all sectors to ensure responsive and responsible inclusive growth, says C P Gurnani.

Google promises faster search with Chrome, Android browser

Google promises faster search with Chrome, Android browser

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The new feature is designed to make Web pages faster.

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

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, reports Sheetal Agarwal.

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From scanning hospital entrants to disinfecting hospital areas and floors, robots are being roped in for tasks considered high-risk, says Peerzada Abrar.

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Commander Tomy will circumnavigate globe again

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Commander Abhilash Tomy of the Indian Navy will set sail from France on the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race only with a compass, printed maps, star and planetary movements and 140 litres of fuel.