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How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

How to save yourself from financial frauds, online and offline

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

India recorded 50,035 cases of cyber crime in 2020, an 11.8 per cent surge in such offences over the previous year, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) last week once again cautioned bank customers of fraud, including those in Know-Your-Customer (KYC) cases. In fact, certain frauds have become more prevalent than others, and being aware of them is the first step towards protect yourself. Mayur Joshi, chief executive officer, Indiaforensic.com, a company engaged in the prevention, detection, and investigation of frauds says, "It is necessary to learn, to read about these scams."

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

India ranks 40 out of 53 countries in global IP index

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The number one way the Modi administration can demonstrate its commitment to the success of the Atal Innovation Mission, Accelerating Growth for New India's Innovations, Make in India, Digital India, and Startup India is to strengthen its IP framework in ways that promote the legal and regulatory certainty necessary for greater R&D investment, high-value jobs, and greater innovative and creative outputs, the report said.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Undefeated! He overcame cerebral palsy to become a boxer

Undefeated! He overcame cerebral palsy to become a boxer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

He didn't let cerebral palsy come in the way of his boxing dreams.

5 simple ways to save tax and make money

5 simple ways to save tax and make money

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that you can get a tax benefit of up to Rs 50,000 under a health insurance policy?

'Fiji's constitution a reflection of an enlightened nation'

'Fiji's constitution a reflection of an enlightened nation'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Fiji's Constitution which reflected the will of an enlightened nation, guaranteed freedoms and rights to the citizens, ensured their basic needs and empowered them.

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

#WheelchairWarrior: This 26 yr old's courage will amaze you

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Specially abled Sai Kaustuv Dasgupta talks about how he wants to make his life a message to all the 'wheelchair warriors'.

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Why triangular: All you need to know about new Parliament building

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Indian Parliament's new building will have a triangular shape to reflect the importance of triangles being a sacred geometry in various religions, while its interiors will have three national symbols as their main themes -- Lotus, Peacock and Banyan Tree.

Who doesn't want to escape reality for a while?

Who doesn't want to escape reality for a while?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

'While there cannot be any doubt that the national anthem should be shown utmost respect, cinema halls are not the most appropriate places to play the national anthem.'

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Our athletes will be best if provided infrastructure: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Indian athletes may have been a letdown in Rio Olympics but former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday said they would be "world beaters" in 10 years time if they are provided the right "facilities and infrastructure". Drawing a parallel with cricket, the former left-handed batsman said, "The reason why we have done well in cricket is because the BCCI has been able to give us great facilities.

How Sunil Vachani plans to take Dixon Tech global

How Sunil Vachani plans to take Dixon Tech global

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Today, Vachani's public-listed company, Dixon Technologies, has gone beyond manufacturing just television sets. Armed with private equity funding from Motilal Oswal eight years ago, it has transformed itself into a Rs 4,400 crore electronic manufacturing services major, which now straddles lighting products, home appliances, feature phones, LED bulbs, amongst others. A two-part series looks at how two home-grown manufacturers are leveraging the govt's production-linked incentive scheme.

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

No business in RS, LS passes two bills as ruckus in House continues

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Both Houses have been witnessing a ruckus over the Rafale fighter jet deal and Cauvery river issue, among other matters.

Another feather in Neymar's cap

Another feather in Neymar's cap

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Neymar becomes goodwill ambassador for world's disabled

This BPO employs differently abled people. And they rock!

This BPO employs differently abled people. And they rock!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

All of 22 and straight out of college, Pavithra YS (pictured below) decided to make a difference and look what she's achieved!

'We were like ostriches burying their heads in the sand'

'We were like ostriches burying their heads in the sand'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'We behaved as if this disease is not a problem for India.' 'We acted as if it would go away. But it didn't go away; it exploded.'

Bengaluru: Man strums guitar as docs perform brain surgery

Bengaluru: Man strums guitar as docs perform brain surgery

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

He underwent the surgery for a rare movement disorder affecting guitarists.

How yoga helps physical and mental health

How yoga helps physical and mental health

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'

'Nobody is a terrorist until you prove it'

'Nobody is a terrorist until you prove it'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

'My only interest is that the law is upheld for each and every citizen.' 'Whenever this case is decided, it will be protection for you and every Indian.' 'I just want the rule of law of to be followed.'

Keane tells EPL players: Don't take pay cuts

Keane tells EPL players: Don't take pay cuts

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

'I know there is pressure on players, but it is nobody's business what you do with your wages. You take your wages and if you want to be generous, go ahead and do it'

Shobha Ram's 'job' got decriminalised

Shobha Ram's 'job' got decriminalised

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Shobha Ram is among the estimated 100,000 beggars who roam the streets of Delhi.

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

My Name is Khan, A Decade Later

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

What has not changed in a decade is the character of Rizwan Khan. He is complex, multi-dimensional and lovable. In fact, his character continues to grow on you, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

Meet India's first blind IFS officer

Meet India's first blind IFS officer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The inspirational story of Beno Zephine!

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Opposition should help pass bills on which there's consensus: Rahul

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Interacting with representatives from NGOs, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday asked opposition parties to fix a date to help government pass bills on which there is general consensus.

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Celebrating Heroes: Meet the IAF's first para rower

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I am grateful to God that I am alive and he has made me differently-abled for a greater cause,' says Wing Commander Shantanu.

'If people die of hunger, that will be a great shame for the nation'

'If people die of hunger, that will be a great shame for the nation'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Everybody should be given rations. Nobody should be excluded.' 'Without an income, the present ration quota is not enough.' They should increase it so that one person can eat adequately for a month.'

Judge rejects prosecutors' request to appeal Pistorius sentence

Judge rejects prosecutors' request to appeal Pistorius sentence

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

South African Judge Thokozile Masipa on Friday rejected an application by state prosecutors to appeal Oscar Pistorius's six-year murder sentence, saying the petition had no reasonable prospects of success.

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

COVID-19: Why everyone needs to be vaccinated

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

'At the stage where we are in today in the country, by the time mass vaccination becomes available, it would be around the middle of next year.' 'Most of those people, who got infected this year, will be next year back to level zero -- once again susceptible.'

Italy's former cricket captain a terror suspect

Italy's former cricket captain a terror suspect

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Pakistan-born Aftab Farook who captained the Italian youth cricket team has been expelled from Italy for allegedly plotting an attack in the name of the Islamic State (IS) group according to media reports.

Are you adequately insured?

Are you adequately insured?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

This question remains unanswered most of the time due to lack of knowledge or guidance. No more!

Most elderly people in India subject to abuse

Most elderly people in India subject to abuse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

About 9 per cent of those surveyed said they had been physically harassed or assaulted, while 13 per cent said they were denied basic needs, another 13 per cent quoted mental torture and 20 per cent elders surveyed cited restrictions on their social life. Misbehaviour and ill-treatment were cited by 37 per cent while 8 per cent cited other forms of harassment.

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

A Professor Left to Rot in Jail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'People accused of mass murder and worse are let out on medical grounds.' 'Saibaba is now 100% handicapped, and has committed no murder, yet he is not allowed to come out.'

Fashion without boundaries!

Fashion without boundaries!

Rediff.com3 May 2016

A fashion show that made children smile.

'You just can't isolate the elderly completely'

'You just can't isolate the elderly completely'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Families look after the elderly. And these families are facing a lot of problems now.'

3 men thrashed for transporting buffaloes in Delhi, arrested

3 men thrashed for transporting buffaloes in Delhi, arrested

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Police, activists allege that the arrested men were cruel to buffaloes.

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

No consensus on debate without voting, Parliament logjam continues

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

The speaker said she was ready to start the debate right away if the House agreed. The debate has been listed in Monday's list of business under Rule 193.

Trump mocks Clinton's illness, mimics her collapsing

Trump mocks Clinton's illness, mimics her collapsing

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

He said Clinton takes 'all those days off' and then 'she can't even make it to her car'.

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Naseeruddin Shah: 25 TOP Performances

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Sukanya Verma celebrates the acting legend.

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Govt moves to rein in social media before Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

'Before the elections, fake news can create law and order hassles and that is the reason they want social media firms to follow the amended IT Act.'

Must-read: Selma Blair's touching post about multiple sclerosis

Must-read: Selma Blair's touching post about multiple sclerosis

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The actor, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis four months ago, reveals why she walked the Oscar's red carpet with a cane.