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5G: Future of mobile communication

5G: Future of mobile communication

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Revenue decline has left the operators with little money to service their mostly 3G and partly 4G infrastructure leading to poor data and voice quality.

Is this the end of the road for Saina Nehwal?

Is this the end of the road for Saina Nehwal?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Her reluctance to appear for BAI trials could well end her chances of representing the flag

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

He Married South Cinema With Bollywood

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'In 1983, my father T Rama Rao made Andha Kanoon with Rajinikanth.' 'Amitabh Bachchan was reluctant to come on board as a guest star, as Rajinikanth was a southern star.' 'But when my father pitched it to him, he came on board.' 'The movie ran for 200 days.'

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Climate Change: India Must Walk The Talk

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

India lost around 38.5 thousand hectares of tropical forest in the last decade. Nearly 14 per cent of the country's tree cover! It is one thing for Modi to announce that India will reach a net-zero level of emissions in 2070. But if it is serious, it needs to start today, points out Ramesh Menon.

New Octavia comes packed with features but is pricey

New Octavia comes packed with features but is pricey

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

With cars like the Toyota Corolla and the Honda Civic selling in very small numbers and potentially even being phased out, the Octavia has very little competition, says Pavan Lall.

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

India Gate turns a page: Amar Jawan Jyoti merged with war memorial flame

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate in New Delhi was merged with the eternal flame at the National War Memorial on Friday.

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Executives of Indian airlines said that the drop is primarily for flights to major metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, which are the prime revenue generators on the domestic front.

Biden names key members of his climate team

Biden names key members of his climate team

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

The nominees are Congresswoman Deb Haaland as Secretary of Interior, Jennifer Granholm as Energy Secretary, Michael Regan as administrator for Environmental Protection Agency and Brenda Mallory as Chair of the Council of the Council on Environmental Quality.

'No one in the world will take it easy against this Indian side'

'No one in the world will take it easy against this Indian side'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'The confidence and the kind of cricket India has played in the recent past will be a big factor.'

What exactly happened at RBL Bank?

What exactly happened at RBL Bank?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

RBL Bank is no Yes Bank. It's not fraught with fraud. It's a story of limitless ambition and greed for growth under a leader who doesn't want to give up, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Experts at coding, Web development, and digital marketing, will be on every organisation's hiring list, points out Narayan Mahadevan.

22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India: Report

22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India: Report

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The report, however, shows that Delhi's air quality improved by approximately 15 per cent from 2019 to 2020.

US private equity firm drops out of BPCL race

US private equity firm drops out of BPCL race

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

US private equity firm I Squared Capital is dropping out of the race to buy India's second-largest state oil firm, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) owing to a complex deal structure and lack of financial backers for the transaction, sources said. I Squared Capital through its Indian arm, Think Gas was among the three suitors that had evinced interest in buying the government's near 53 per cent shareholding in BPCL. "The company has made a decision not to participate in the financial bidding," a source with direct knowledge of the development said.

10 healthy habits for a BETTER YOU

10 healthy habits for a BETTER YOU

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Investing in your wellness shows that you honour and love yourself, says Lifestyle Coach Shivli Bembey.

Want to buy a flying car? Wait till 2011

Want to buy a flying car? Wait till 2011

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

The Transition combines the unique convenience of being both a car and a plane.

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier.

IPL: Rabada looking for alternatives to shine the ball

IPL: Rabada looking for alternatives to shine the ball

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada though is looking at the brighter side and wants to bring in 'new tricks' on the table.

IT cos' revenues to grow up to 9% in FY22: Icra

IT cos' revenues to grow up to 9% in FY22: Icra

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Demand for digital technologies and resumption of normal economic activities will drive sales for IT companies, and the sector will post a revenue growth of up to 9 per cent in 2021-22, a report said on Thursday. Rating agency Icra gave a "stable" outlook for the sector, whose size is pegged at over $180 billion by industry lobby Nasscom, including the business process outsourcing business. The IT services sector's revenues will rise between 7-9 per cent in rupee terms and between 5-8 per cent in dollar terms in 2021-22, it estimated.

GLS 600 is the flashiest, swankiest SUV Merc has made

GLS 600 is the flashiest, swankiest SUV Merc has made

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately that's what drives the core appeal of Mercedes-Benz and its products -- being classic, says Pavan Lall.

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Speaking at an Education Webinar for coaches, jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Leander Paes touched upon various topics including his junior days, transition to men's circuit, the role mental fitness plays in tennis, dealing with pressure, nutritional knowledge and coaching tips.

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Dad steps down, Jayadev Galla helms Amara Raja

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'I have personally been very keen on investing in lithium ion battery technology for some time.'

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Friday backed the proposed data privacy and cryptocurrency bills, saying India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations. Ambani, who has been a votary of Indians owning and controlling their own data and the nation drafting strict rules around how digital information is stored and shared, said nations have the right to build and protect strategic digital infrastructure. Stating that data is the 'new oil', he said every citizen's right to privacy has to be safeguarded. "India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations," he said at the Infinity Forum, hosted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

It takes a while to get used to the constant and instant supply of power that is the case with EVs, and handling the S1 Pro when it takes a corner or makes a turn can be tricky, says Pavan Lall.

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

India, UK unveil 10-year roadmap to boost trade

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Britain has finalised 1 billion pounds worth of new trade and investment with India, creating over 6,500 jobs in the UK, to be signed off at a virtual summit between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The investments confirmed by Downing Street on Monday evening form part of an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP), which will set the ambition to double the value of UK-India trade by 2030 and declare a shared intent to begin work towards a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). "Like every aspect of the UK-India relationship, the economic links between our countries make our people stronger and safer," Johnson said.

10 HOT Tech Careers

10 HOT Tech Careers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

From cloud computing to people analytics, most lucrative future jobs will be dominated by people with digital skills and expertise, explains Sarita Digumarti, chief learning officer, UNext Learning.

'Personality politics died with Amma'

'Personality politics died with Amma'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

'I don't think after Amma, the cult of personality will endure.' 'I think there will be a shift back to the politics of ideology and principles rather than a cult of personality.'

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian-American Neera Tanden, who has been nominated as the director of the Office of Management and Budget by US president-elect Joe Biden, on Tuesday shared the inspiring story of her mother who immigrated to the US from India.

Hinduja squabble: Lessons for business khandaans

Hinduja squabble: Lessons for business khandaans

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

'India is home to the third-largest number of family-owned businesses in the world.' 'While everyone pays lip service to succession planning being entrenched in the functional DNA of family-owned business enterprises, it's still not an area of focus for a lot of family businesses', points out Shyamal Majumdar.

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

'People had forgotten Bobby Deol'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'My main ambition is to be on the sets everyday for the rest of my life.'

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Gadkari's Congress Googly To Modi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Is anyone in the BJP listening -- to what Nitin Gadkari had to say, but possibly left unsaid? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

'Disgraceful, distressing, horrible': World leaders denounce violence in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The violence erupted after Trump supporters breached the Capitol and clashed with police on Wednesday, resulting in the death of four persons and interrupting a constitutional process to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Is Apple going the Android way? Some of the features and enhancements in iOS 14 might make you think the smartphone giant is trying to introduce some android experiences into its ecosystem, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn't dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand.

Stimulus 4.0 might come before Diwali, focus on jobs and stressed sectors

Stimulus 4.0 might come before Diwali, focus on jobs and stressed sectors

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Unlike the first two stimulus packages, this time the focus would be on boosting demand.

Dil Bekaraar review

Dil Bekaraar review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Dil Bekaraar is watchable, but not quick-witted enough to binge watch, feels Sukanya Verma.

India's Submarine Dilemma

India's Submarine Dilemma

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Hydrography (underwater geography) prevents the Indian Navy for opting for an all-conventional, or all-nuclear submarine fleet.

Another stimulus package in pipeline, says finance secretary

Another stimulus package in pipeline, says finance secretary

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Finance secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey on Sunday hinted that the government was working on another stimulus package but he refrained from giving a timeframe.

'Rishad has all the values of Mr Premji and Wipro'

'Rishad has all the values of Mr Premji and Wipro'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'There's a lot of continuity in terms of basic values and there's also a lot of new thinking based on the generational shift... it's a combination of continuity and change,' says Wipro Chief Executive Officer Abidali Neemuchwala.

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

If ever her inspiring reality is adapted for reel, Sukanya Verma wonders if these Indian actors might do justice to the role.

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Will Modi's dream of 'electricity for all' ever come true?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

The need of the hour is to strike a balance between the capability of the conventional and the prospect of the renewable to give a realistic shape to the Prime Minister's vision, says Rajiv Mishra.