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Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Make your mobile theft-proof in 4 easy steps

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Losing a phone has become even more costly after the government's push for a cashless society

More bad news for your PCs and phones from Intel!

More bad news for your PCs and phones from Intel!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Here's what you can do to keep your gadget safe.

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Microsoft launches $500 million programme for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The company has been a part of the start-up ecosystem in a big way from early stages right up to when the companies start achieving full scale.

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Many soccer fans knew little or nothing about Russian cuisine before the World Cup, but have tucked into local gastronomy with relish, trying everything from luxurious caviar to staples like veal tongue.

'Irrfan's not going to die'

'Irrfan's not going to die'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Varun Gautam, Irrfan's friend from his Jaipur days, learned about Irrfan's illness when he received a phone call from Sutapa. This was sometime before Irrfan officially announced his illness. He assured her, 'Even if the doctors are concerned, he will still stay alive.'

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Facebook wants to read your SMS, confidential info: Kaspersky

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Over the last few days there has been a constant scrutiny over Facebook having access to your SMS. Buried within the latest update for Facebook's Android app is a feature that is causing growing concern among some users.

Have you visited the mysterious Chand Baori?

Have you visited the mysterious Chand Baori?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Dedicated to the goddess of happiness, this beautiful tourist attraction remains spectacular in its desolation, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Meet the millionaire poster boys of online advertising

Meet the millionaire poster boys of online advertising

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Bhavin and Divyank Turakhia remain as committed as ever to incubating start-ups despite selling their firm for $900 mn

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local players.

Want to mint a fortune? Search for the next big start-up!

Want to mint a fortune? Search for the next big start-up!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

As with stocks, real estate and art, investing in start-ups has emerged as an asset class in itself.

What books do Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook read?

What books do Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook read?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The world's top CEOs highly recommend these books. Have you read them yet?

Military plane crashes in Algeria; only 1 survives out of 103 on board

Military plane crashes in Algeria; only 1 survives out of 103 on board

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

An Algerian military transport plane has crashed in mountains in the north-east of the country with 103 passengers and crew on board.

India's unicorn club is galloping along

India's unicorn club is galloping along

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Over the last 12 months, thanks to bold bets by venture capital firms like Sequoia, SoftBank Vision Fund, and foreign strategic investors like Naspers, pipeline of start-ups with potential to achieve $1 bn in valuation is at an all-time high.

Armed with voting machines, real life 'Newtons' all set for Chhattisgarh poll

Armed with voting machines, real life 'Newtons' all set for Chhattisgarh poll

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

From walking up to 10 kms to crossing rivers and spending nights in Naxal-hit areas, the poll officers will have to go past numerous hurdles and face life-threatening challenges to do their duty, but none of them is complaining.

After Microsoft, Amazon may now set up data centre in India

After Microsoft, Amazon may now set up data centre in India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

World's largest e-tailer Amazon is evaluating setting up a data centre in India to tap into the multi-billion cloud opportunity in India.

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Aadhaar data breach can influence election results: Supreme Court

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Senior counsel, Diwedi submitted that technology is advancing and we have limitations of understanding the technological developments.

'We must support Muslims': Pichai responds to Trump's vitriol

'We must support Muslims': Pichai responds to Trump's vitriol

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Google's India-born head Sundar Pichai has come out in support of Muslims saying it is important to have a diverse mix of voices.

India to battle it out with US, UK to tax digital firms

India to battle it out with US, UK to tax digital firms

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The US is pressing for taxing digital economy through the 'marketing intangibles' principle and the UK through a 'user-base' principle.

How Anant Agrawal built edX into a global giant

How Anant Agrawal built edX into a global giant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'Many who have experimented with online education will adopt a blended model once things return to normal,' edX CEO and founder Anant Agrawal tells Anjuli Bhargava.

Are Indian crypto exchanges going slow on Bitcoin?

Are Indian crypto exchanges going slow on Bitcoin?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

Cryptocurrency exchanges face issues with their current bank accounts.

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Apple iOS 9 gets bolder!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

We enlist some of the key features of iOS 9, so sit tight.

Indian e-commerce start-ups are overvalued: Vinod Khosla

Indian e-commerce start-ups are overvalued: Vinod Khosla

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Khosla said 85 per cent of Indian e-commerce firms were over-valued.

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Apple, Amazon strike deal to boost sales in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The deal, which will kick in after the holiday season, in January, will give Apple more visibility among online buyers in India. The partnership could help Apple take on Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus, which has become one of the leading player in the premium smartphone market thanks to Amazon.

Former IT secretary Chandrasekhar to join Nasscom in October

Former IT secretary Chandrasekhar to join Nasscom in October

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Nasscom's current president Som Mittal's term expires in January. However, Chandrasekhar, expecting to get the necessary approvals from the government soon, will start work from next month to get familiar with the organisation.

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

British extremists with links to the Islamic State are offering cash payments to teenagers in the United Kingdom to travel to join terrorists and fight for the militant group that has seized swathes of land in Iraq and Syria.

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Facebook pours water on Ambani's 'data is oil' analogy

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

'No analogy is perfect, but a better liquid to liken data to is water, with the global internet like a great borderless ocean of currents and tides,' Facebook's vice-president, global affairs and communications, Nick Clegg, said in New Delhi.

Nokia 8: What's hot, what's not

Nokia 8: What's hot, what's not

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

HMD, the company that now markets the Nokia brand, has unveiled its new flagship Nokia 8. And the phone ticks all the right boxes of a standard flagship, says Ashish Narsale.

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The ban will be in place for a month or till further orders, whichever is earlier, said an order issued by Principal Secretary Home R K Goyal.

eBay partners ShopYourWorld for 'Black Friday' sale in India

eBay partners ShopYourWorld for 'Black Friday' sale in India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Major players like Flipkart, Snapdeal and Amazon have, in the last two months, offered discount schemes on specific days, in sync with the festive season in the country.

'Modi must signal govt actually making changes in ecosystem'

'Modi must signal govt actually making changes in ecosystem'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Modi is the first Indian premier to visit the Silicon Valley and meet its top CEOs

Modi, Trump agree to sort out trade disputes at the earliest

Modi, Trump agree to sort out trade disputes at the earliest

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

While the Trump administration wants India to lower the trade barriers and embrace "fair and reciprocal" trade, India has raised tariffs on 28 items exported from the US in retaliation to America's withdrawal of preferential access for Indian products.

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Weekend getaways: All you need to know about India's best wine trails

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

It's time to eat, drink and be merry.

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Apple may finally dip its toes in Indian retail pool

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Still, the earliest India will get to experience Apple online will be early 2020 and the company's first fully-owned signature store should be up around 2022 -- almost two decades after it had opened its first store worldwide, writes Nivedita Mookerji.

Fat to Fit: How I lost 20 kg in 10 months

Fat to Fit: How I lost 20 kg in 10 months

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Krishna Kumar shares his weightloss journey with us.

Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era: Tripura CM

Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era: Tripura CM

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The CM said he was proud that he was born in a country which had the "best communication system" and "best culture" in the whole world.

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Transforming India: From data poor to data rich

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Entirely new businesses have been built using data to disrupt traditional companies.

Nine live bombs found in Ranchi lodge

Nine live bombs found in Ranchi lodge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

In the backdrop of alleged involvement of a 'Ranchi module' of Indian Mujahideen in the October 27 serial blasts near a Bharatiya Janata Party rally in Patna, police on Monday recovered nine live bombs matching those found in Patna from a lodge at Hindpiri in Ranchi.

Indian IT industry should create 'Cloud Godowns' and 'Cloud Lockers': Modi

Indian IT industry should create 'Cloud Godowns' and 'Cloud Lockers': Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Can Indian youth work on solutions for cyber security?

Prescription drugs still available online

Prescription drugs still available online

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The FDA Maharashtra on Friday lodged an FIR against Snapdeal.