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How India's IT majors are becoming more customer-friendly

How India's IT majors are becoming more customer-friendly

Rediff.com15 May 2017

As Indian IT service entities mature into multi-billion dollar organisations employing thousands, the pressure has increased on them from clients to identify and solve customer problems than working on predefined parameters.

Coulthard backed 'W series' will see women race in F1

Coulthard backed 'W series' will see women race in F1

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

No woman has competed in Formula One since 1976 but organisers of the 'W Series' hope to provide a platform for them to develop skills before taking on the men further up the motorsport ladder. The idea of an all-female series is not new but has been controversial in the past, with top women racers adamant they want to compete against the men rather than be separated.

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Windows 10, which comes almost three years after the launch of the company's last operating system, will be available in 190 countries.

Sheena murder: Sanjeev Khanna sent to judicial custody till Sept 21

Sheena murder: Sanjeev Khanna sent to judicial custody till Sept 21

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Sanjeev Khanna, the step father of Sheena Bora and a key accused in the sensational murder case, was on Tuesday remanded in judicial custody till September 21.

In India, 3 of 4 companies adulterating, mis-branding food go unpunished

In India, 3 of 4 companies adulterating, mis-branding food go unpunished

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Adulterated food can cause cancer, insomnia and other neurological problems, and adulteration is a growing concern across India

Is cancer just bad luck?

Is cancer just bad luck?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

A recent study, which says two-thirds of cancers are a result of random mutations, also makes a case for the prevention, early detection and treatment of the disease

Verdict will send the right message: Delhi police

Verdict will send the right message: Delhi police

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

The Delhi police, which drew flak after December 16 gang rape but was redeemed by court's praise for its probe, on Friday said the verdict will be a deterrent and will uphold common man's belief in criminal justice system.

No carcinogen in our daily bread please!

No carcinogen in our daily bread please!

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Pramod Kumar Julka, former dean and professor of oncology at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, tells Nikita Puri why this is a cause for concern.

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.

Aaadhar can do little to stop banking frauds: SC to Centre

Aaadhar can do little to stop banking frauds: SC to Centre

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The attorney general told the apex court that the invasion of privacy was very minimal in Aadhaar and it may not even be considered as an invasion.

If Burdwan blast was an act of terror, why not Jhabua?

If Burdwan blast was an act of terror, why not Jhabua?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

If terror indeed has no religion, no partisan affiliations, and if the government, media and all right-minded people in this country people truly believe that, let us not call one blast a "terrorist incident" and dismiss another one as a mere "cylinder blast" just because it is politically convenient, says Shehzad Poonawala.'If terror indeed has no religion, no partisan affiliations, and if the government, media and all right-minded people in this country truly believe that, let us not call one blast a "terrorist incident" and dismiss another one as a mere "cylinder blast" just because it is politically convenient,' argues Shehzad Poonawalla.

7 things men do that destroys their sperm

7 things men do that destroys their sperm

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Stress, Wi-Fi signals and alcohol can have a negative effect.

I have fulfilled my promise to my parents, says Russel Rebello's brother

I have fulfilled my promise to my parents, says Russel Rebello's brother

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Three years ago Kevin Rebello made a promise to his parents and sister-in-law. That he will bring his younger brother Russel home, alive -- and, as hopes faded with each passing day -- or dead. That promise was fulfilled February 22, 2015, when sailor Russel's mortal remains were buried in a cemetery, close to a place where the two brothers spent their childhood. Prasanna D Zore/Rediff.com reports how a family faced its worst moments.

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Sheena Bora Trial: The glow is back on Indrani!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora murder trial.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: What's hot, what's not!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

TVS Apache RTR 200 4VArun Mohan Nadar takes the RTR 200 4V on a 2,000 km-journey and files this long term report

Three more arrested in Danish woman's gang rape case

Three more arrested in Danish woman's gang rape case

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Three more persons, including a minor, were on Friday arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a 51-year-old Danish tourist at knife-point near New Delhi railway station on January 14.

Why Gadkari's visit to Iran is important

Why Gadkari's visit to Iran is important

Rediff.com7 Aug 2017

The Chabahar port, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, 'can be the first significant footfall in an Indian variant of the 'Belt and Road' initiative.'

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

Pak serial killer who raped, murdered 7-year-old girl sentenced to death

Pak serial killer who raped, murdered 7-year-old girl sentenced to death

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

ATC judge Sajjad Hussain handed down the death sentence to 23-year-old Imran Ali on four grounds -- murdering a child, kidnapping a child, rape of a minor, and committing an unnatural act with a minor.

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

EPL PIX: De Bruyne stars as City down Arsenal, United held

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

In Pep Guardiola's 100th match in charge of the Manchester club, captain De Bruyne led from the front as City outclassed the Gunners, who have now suffered six home games without a win. Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Sheena Bora Trial: Did the Pen police botch the case?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

If an FIR had been registered by the Pen police -- instead of a mere entry in the station diary -- an investigation could have taken place and the body might have been identified as Sheena's, leading to the case being cracked much earlier.

4 sports bikes launching now!

4 sports bikes launching now!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Planning to buy a sports bike? Naveen Soni looks at the coming attractions in the bike market.

Key factors to make 'Make in India' a big success

Key factors to make 'Make in India' a big success

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Manufacturing in India accounts for about 16% of GDP.

What we must know about SUPERBUGS

What we must know about SUPERBUGS

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

How can we protect ourselves against superbugs?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Sheena Bora case: Why did her lawyers give Indrani a drubbing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Indrani dressed in a short purple kurta and leggings, with a bandhini green-purple chunni, sindhoor glowing in her mang, was receiving a drubbing from her lawyers for the facts she had revealed before the court on Tuesday while arguing the rejoinder to her bail application. She was insisting: "But he asked me for a motive!"

Inside the digital war rooms in battleground Bihar

Inside the digital war rooms in battleground Bihar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The election in Bihar will never be the same, reports Aditi Phadnis

Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Hyundai i20 Active is an equipment-loaded car which increases the practicality of a hatchback.

Sheena Bora case: Charged with murder, Indrani Mukerjea seeks divorce from Peter

Sheena Bora case: Charged with murder, Indrani Mukerjea seeks divorce from Peter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Indrani's former husband Sanjeev Khanna was also charged with murder.

Befikre review: All kiss, no talk!

Befikre review: All kiss, no talk!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

'No matter how casually his characters treat sex or bare every inch of their extraordinarily fit bodies, Aditya Chopra is too much of a romantic to pull off flippancy as the face of love,' feels Sukanya Verma.

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Meet India Inc's sporty and adventurous bosses!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Fast cars, marathons, golfing and shooting - nothing stops these high-power tycoons from pursuing their passion.

The young guns scripting poll victories in India

The young guns scripting poll victories in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

From Narendra Modi's victory in 2014 to the Nitish-Lalu triumph in 2015 and delivering Assam to the BJP in 2016, young and very professional strategists have startled politicians and the media.

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V: First Ride Impression

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

The Apache RTR 200 4V handles the flagship crown with aplomb!

This Yamaha is not for the purists

This Yamaha is not for the purists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

The Saluto retains Yamaha's typical character with a smooth and efficient engine, while the understated looks ensure a wider appeal for the bike, says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

John Abraham: My father is a super dad

John Abraham: My father is a super dad

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

'My father was very supportive of my decision of becoming a model and actor. He never questioned my career choices. He always told me to study because that would make me stand up in front of a crowd.' John Abraham celebrates his father on Father's Day.

What Modi proved by his Silicon Valley visit

What Modi proved by his Silicon Valley visit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'If such is the ambition to effect change, India is a platform where an innovation can be tested on a scale unavailable in most places. To take the simplest example, where else are hundreds of millions in one country waiting for Internet access, for better broadband, for 4G roll out -- millions of them in each of these categories -- of the ascending scale?'

Bajaj Auto has truly upped their game, and how

Bajaj Auto has truly upped their game, and how

Rediff.com17 May 2015

With the introduction of Pulsar in the first decade of this century, the Chakan-based bike maker had rightly gauged the pulse of the youth. Pulsar AS 150 just raises the notch further for competition, reckons Tanmay Pangam

The 'Gone Girls' of India

The 'Gone Girls' of India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Sheena Bora may be the latest of India's 'gone girls' but the list is too long to enumerate, says Sunil Sethi

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.