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The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

The invisible men and women of Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

It was supposed to be a panacea against corruption, leakage and a magic wand for financial inclusion. But everywhere you look are people who enrolled, only to fall through the cracks again.

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

New digital era: Will you be a winner or an also-ran?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.

Shopping online will be easier if Rajan has his way

Shopping online will be easier if Rajan has his way

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Governor also says two-stage verification for card transactions might go; RBI in process of setting up IT arm

India's food law to protect poor from price volatility: Minister

India's food law to protect poor from price volatility: Minister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Addressing a separate session on world food security, Thomas said that India's food law marks a paradigm shift in approach to food security -- from being a welfare measure to rights-based approach.

It's time for Rahul to step aside

It's time for Rahul to step aside

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

'He should bring in a working president from outside the family.'

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

After outrage, govt exempts WhatsApp, social media from new encryption policy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Shortly after a controversy erupted over government's plans to snoop on every message sent through WhatsApp, SMS, e-mail or any such service, the Department of Electronics and Information Technology clarified that social media websites and applications will be exempted from the purview of the draft National Encryption Policy.

Banking imbroglio holds up India, Singapore trade pact review

Banking imbroglio holds up India, Singapore trade pact review

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The main issue has been that of a higher Asset Management Ratio as has been prescribed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for qualifying full banks from India.

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

This will be the company's third UV for the Indian car market.

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

US firm paid bribes to win water projects in Goa, Assam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bribe for Goa project estimated at $976,630

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

No movement in WTO's Bali package worries India

No movement in WTO's Bali package worries India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Agreement 'endorsed' by members and being legally vetted but will be part of the main Doha agenda only after a tenuous process.

Maruti YRA: The car that will take on Hyundai's Elite i20

Maruti YRA: The car that will take on Hyundai's Elite i20

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

First images of the model that can replace Swift.

Over one-third of temporary workers in US from India

Over one-third of temporary workers in US from India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Of the 1.87 million resident non-immigrants in the US in 2012, India accounted for the maximum number of 430,000 residents, followed by China with 210,000 residents and South Korea with 140,000, the Department of Homeland Security said in its latest report.

'Call drops: Operators investing less in infra is the main reason'

'Call drops: Operators investing less in infra is the main reason'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

Trai is planning to map the quality of service of all telcos.

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The jury trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the now shutdown Tri-Valley University in California, began on March 3.

Maruti to launch all new Ignis soon

Maruti to launch all new Ignis soon

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

This will be the most fuel-efficient petrol SUV in its segment

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Ford to launch new generation Endeavour by year-end

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The SUV would be much more desirable now because of the fresh new styling, premium interiors and terrific equipment on offer.

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

Don't undermine the strides made by Jan-Dhan

Don't undermine the strides made by Jan-Dhan

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The assessment of PMJDY should be done within the context of the programme.

EC gets into poll mode, requisitions 'outstanding' officer

EC gets into poll mode, requisitions 'outstanding' officer

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Besides the various political parties, the election commission is also getting into poll mode.

Tapovan, home of the ancient sages, still works its magic

Tapovan, home of the ancient sages, still works its magic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

'What struck me was how content the hermit seemed in his little cave, not at all self-conscious in proclaiming that it was the grace of Shiva that had brought him to Tapovan and it was Shiva who would look after him.'

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Special 301 Report expresses concern over weak IPR laws, to conduct reviews.

'By 2025, we will be corruption free'

'By 2025, we will be corruption free'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

'I feel now we have a leader who is non-corruptible.' 'But he needs time as corruption is deep-rooted in our society, and people have no shame about being corrupt.' 'It will take at least 7 years to make some changes.'

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

A tale of crumbling infrastructure in India's IT cities

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Can the country afford to have problems of such magnitude in the cities of Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad, which not only are the major growth drivers but are also the biggest revenue contributors in their respective states?

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Here are a few things to know about 'Jihadi John'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His simple lifestyle, his optimism, his hard work and his genuine humility made him an authentic role model to millions of children, many of them growing up in challenging circumstances.'

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

A federal jury on Monday convicted Susan Xiao-Ping Su, the founder of California-based Tri Valley University.

All about getting corporate India GST-ready

All about getting corporate India GST-ready

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The time the companies have to get ready for GST is 6 to 12 months.

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

'Even NASA wants to work with us now'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

ISRO chairman A S Kiran Kumar talks of what's on and what lies ahead for the Indian space agency.

Trial of 'sham' US varsity enters decisive phase

Trial of 'sham' US varsity enters decisive phase

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The criminal jury trail of Susan Su, founder of the Tri Valley University in California that harboured thousands of Indian students, entered a crucial phase on Wednesday with closing statements by both the plaintiff and defence lawyers.

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.

Of India, Snowden and global voyeurism

Of India, Snowden and global voyeurism

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

India has no compelling reason to grant his request for asylum but was unduly inhibited in raising its voice against the United States' extensive and vulgar intrusion into the privacy of its institutions and citizens, says Shyam Saran

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Powerwall 'will be great for India where there is a scarcity of electricity. The sun is there pretty much all day and there is no real good way to store its energy,' Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com.

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

A flight to Pakistan: Old world charm in a modernising State

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'The Pakistan government, we were told, has a plan to renovate several Hindu temples and Buddhist sites, which over the years have fallen into disrepair. The aim is to create a pilgrimage circuit to attract visitors from all over the subcontinent.'

Bureaucrats to boardrooms: Murthy on India's remarkable journey

Bureaucrats to boardrooms: Murthy on India's remarkable journey

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

India has made a remarkable journey from a top-down system of economic decision-making to one that unleashed our entrepreneurial spirits but the next big jump lies in enhancing the quality of our tale.

'I earned a lot at 13, it's a lot more at 24'

'I earned a lot at 13, it's a lot more at 24'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Meet Ankit Fadia, the ethical hacker who has been appointed as one of the brand ambassadors for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India programme.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.

Troubles for listed MNCs to increase in India

Troubles for listed MNCs to increase in India

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

Compared to their Indian peers, MNCs have higher return ratios.

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