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Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Extraordinary Story Of EPFO Digitisation

Rediff.com27 May 2024

A remarkable story which helped in transforming a bureaucratic organization, to a customer centric organization. This experience may inspire several government / private organizations to modify or adopt digitisation to transform their business, notes Professor N Ravichandran (retd).

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

All India Rank Review: Tender Must Watch

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

All India Rank achieves a fine balance of authenticity and sensitivity in the fine portrayals of its young actors and old.

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Civilian deaths in Israel-Hamas war concerning: India at UNSC

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

India has voiced deep concern over the deteriorating security situation and large-scale loss of civilian life in the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, urging the parties to work towards creating conditions necessary for peace and restarting direct negotiations through de-escalation and ending violence.

12 students, 2 teachers die as picnic boat overturns in Gujarat

12 students, 2 teachers die as picnic boat overturns in Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Two dozen students and four teachers were on a picnic and taking a boat ride in the Harni lake when the tragedy occurred in the afternoon, they said.

Delhi Police is overstaffed... the Delhi HC thinks so!

Delhi Police is overstaffed... the Delhi HC thinks so!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Even as one bench of the Delhi High Court is for increasing the manpower of Delhi Police to segregate crime detection from law and order, another bench on Monday said the force is "overstaffed".

Why Mahesh Babu missed wife Namrata's birthday

Why Mahesh Babu missed wife Namrata's birthday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'There was no way he could get away from the final lap of shooting for a day.' 'Nor could I fly to him since our son's exams are on.'

Maha landslide tragedy toll mounts to 21; 114 villagers yet to be traced

Maha landslide tragedy toll mounts to 21; 114 villagers yet to be traced

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

With the recovery of five more bodies from the debris at the landslide-affected Irshalwadi village in Maharashtra's Raigad district, the toll increased to 21 on Friday, an official said.

Manushi Chhillar and the making of a Miss World

Manushi Chhillar and the making of a Miss World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

In photos: A Miss India's journey to the Miss World crown.

Manipur CM to 'punish' security personnel who...

Manipur CM to 'punish' security personnel who...

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Saturday iterated that security personnel involved in the 'excessive use of force' against students during a crackdown on a protest rally in Imphal in connection with the alleged killing of two students will be punished.

Man in China reunites with son 24 years after abduction

Man in China reunites with son 24 years after abduction

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Guo Xinzhen went missing in September 1997, at age two-and-a-half years abducted by human traffickers while he was playing near the family home in Liaocheng.

Byju's in talks with 3-4 strategic buyers to sell Epic for $450 million

Byju's in talks with 3-4 strategic buyers to sell Epic for $450 million

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Byju's is in talks with three-four strategic buyers, including Joffre Capital Ltd and language learning platform Duolingo, to sell one of its key assets, US-based digital reading platform Epic, for about $400-$450 million, according to sources. With this, the beleaguered edtech firm wants to meet various commitments, including repaying its entire $1.2 billion term loan B (TLB) within six months. "The binding offers of the bidders to acquire Epic are expected to come in the next few weeks after the due diligence is complete," said a person familiar with the matter.

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

'For us, this attack was like 9/11'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'We thought all the Jews in the world could live securely in today's world, and that feeling is broken.'

Is Happiness A Pipe Dream?

Is Happiness A Pipe Dream?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

We are spoilt for choice with the buffet of options available to us, notes Aarti David.

Day after showing red diary pages, police visit Gudha's Jaipur home

Day after showing red diary pages, police visit Gudha's Jaipur home

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

A Jodhpur police team visited sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha's official residence in Jaipur on Thursday in connection with the investigation of a rape case registered against two men under the POCSO Act, officials said.

Pix: How Manushi is spending her final days as Miss World

Pix: How Manushi is spending her final days as Miss World

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

See how Manushi Chillar is making the most of her last few days in China.

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Scenes of death and destruction from Gaza and Israel.

'Netanyahu should resign!'

'Netanyahu should resign!'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

'He is ultimately responsible for this failure, having ignored warnings from Egypt and the US about the attacks.'

The struggles of Team India's 'Super Fan' Ram Babu

The struggles of Team India's 'Super Fan' Ram Babu

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Ram Babu is a Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan, whose presence does not go unnoticed at the venues where Indian team competes.

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe misses training

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe misses training

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Portugal defender Pepe missed a training session on Monday as a precaution after suffering a problem with his thigh, a team spokesman told reporters. "Pepe has a muscle pain in his thigh and is not going to train today as a precaution," the spokesman said.

SEE: Horrific moment when Gujarat bridge collapsed

SEE: Horrific moment when Gujarat bridge collapsed

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

According to media reports, around 500 people were on the suspension bridge when it caved in.

Israel defends bombing ambulance in Gaza, says it was used by Hamas

Israel defends bombing ambulance in Gaza, says it was used by Hamas

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Israel claimed responsibility for the attack on an ambulance outside Gaza City's Al Shifa Hospital which killed several people and left dozens more wounded, CNN reported on Friday.

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Doping Saga: Russian figure skater's Olympic gold stripped

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Russian figure skater Valieva banned for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold

Inside Neha Dhupia's Home

Inside Neha Dhupia's Home

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Neha Dhupia has moved into a new home along with husband Angad Bedi and their children, Mehr and Guriq.

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Manjummel Boys Is Better Than Titanic!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Manjummel Boys is a largely conventional, commercial movie. But given the rather curvy observations that do stay intact in the film, Rohit Sathish is tempted to think what an even braver, more ambitious film would have done.

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Allu Arjun Goes On Holiday

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Raashi-Vaani tour Paris... Mouni misses Disha... Sara rhymes in Spiti...

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Actors We Miss at the Harry Potter Reunion

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

A look at the actors, who have been a part of the franchise and are no more.

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The mother of a six-year-old boy who fled to India from the US in March this year has been indicted by a grand jury on several new charges including capital murder.

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Children should be told that if they receive porn on their phones they should inform their parents or teachers who should in turn contact cyber crime.'

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

25 killed, 17 missing as flash floods ravage Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Tracing the remaining persons was proving a daunting task as the river remained in spate with over two lakh cusecs of floodwater gushing, sources said.

Why is Rahul missing in action?

Why is Rahul missing in action?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

On all key issues, Congress is MIA, sighs Shekhar Gupta.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

CEO-mom tried to kill self after smothering child to death: Police

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

The chief executive officer of an artificial intelligence start-up allegedly killed her four-year-old son at a service apartment in Goa and stuffed his body in a bag before taking it to neighbouring Karnataka in a taxi, the police said on Tuesday.

Apathy towards missing kids displays our ugliest trait

Apathy towards missing kids displays our ugliest trait

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

What happens to children who never find their way home, or who do after an interim, is symptomatic of a society so violent that violence is banal, says Mitali Saran

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Can Modi Win A Simple Majority?

Rediff.com9 May 2024

2019 was the Bharatiya Janata Party's breakout year, when it stretched the boundaries of what was thought possible and ended up with 303 seats on its own steam. Now it is forced to play defence, on a pitch queered by too many variables, asserts Prem Panicker.

'I proudly say I am a transgender lawyer'

'I proudly say I am a transgender lawyer'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'My parents were there to see me enrol as a lawyer. From afar itself, I could see tears in their eyes.' 'Three days after, I appeared in court for my first case, and my father was there to see me. He had tears in his eyes.' 'And even before I completed two months as an advocate, I won a case!'

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 25-year-old from the District of Columbia is 'the most intelligent contestant in recent memory'!

'He should be given the Bharat Ratna long ago'

'He should be given the Bharat Ratna long ago'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

'Despite being Bihar chief minister twice and an MLA for over three decades, he and my mother used to stay in a jhopri in our village.'

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Ghana mourns footballer Atsu killed in earthquake

Ghana mourns footballer Atsu killed in earthquake

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Ghana mourned late footballer Christian Atsu who was killed last month in the Turkey earthquake.