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World's 10 most valuable start-ups

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

It's raining start-ups across the world.

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Facebook fights for free Internet in India, global test-case

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Critics say the programme, launched 10 months ago in India in collaboration with operator Reliance Communications, violates principles of net neutrality

When Google takes on Apple

When Google takes on Apple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The Pixel handset comes with all-round improvement, and with some workable niggles here and there, the handset looks poised to take on the rival Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7, says Himanshu Juneja.

A robot changes the way a bank hires staff!

A robot changes the way a bank hires staff!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'The highlight of the interview process is it is robotic.'

Is the internet all that it's cracked up to be?

Is the internet all that it's cracked up to be?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Is the internet just a fun thing to do like TV and radio?

Amitav Ghosh's advice to budding writers: Work hard!

Amitav Ghosh's advice to budding writers: Work hard!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Down-to-earth and realistic as always, Ghosh's message to young aspiring writers was, "My advice to writers is to work hard. What you see here is not even the tip of the iceberg; barely 1/100th of what one writes that actually makes it to the pages of a book."

Are you addicted to online shopping?

Are you addicted to online shopping?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Online shopping is becoming an obsession, a distraction and a cause of distress for a rising number of Indians. Are you a Compulsive Online Purchaser?

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Does J&K Governor Malik talk too much?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Many in Kashmir believe he needs to stop talking so much. But they are wrong, says Aditi Phadnis. J&K's governor is intelligent enough to know what to say when.

Aarthi Kannan quit Goldman Sachs to teach

Aarthi Kannan quit Goldman Sachs to teach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

'Unfortunately, our system doesn't care for slow learners. That's where tutors like us come into play,' Aarti Kannan tells Rediff.com's Divya Nair.

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

How a small town in India is fighting coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Far from the metros and big cities, the coronavirus crisis in the country's districts, towns and villages is being led by district magistrates.
The responsibility of keeping the pandemic under control lies with the DM or collector.
Subrat Kumar Sen, the young district magistrate of Saran, north Bihar, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how he and his staff are combating a crisis that no one has confronted before.

Paytm's gameplan to replicate China's biggest ecom in India

Paytm's gameplan to replicate China's biggest ecom in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Paytm is just embarking on building a TaoBao like entity in India, it may want to address a challenge that the latter faced a few years after its launch.

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

PM to perform asanas in Dehradun as country prepares for Yoga Day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Ahead of the Yoga day, the prime minister posted a video on his Twitter handle giving a message that yoga is a 'passport' to health assurance.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

Court sentences 2 men to jail for 7 years for links to Islamic State

Court sentences 2 men to jail for 7 years for links to Islamic State

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The accused persons had hatched a criminal conspiracy to propagate the ideology, recruit persons, raise funds and facilitate the travel of those recruited to Syria to join the IS and further its activities.

It's pouring discounts in the real estate sector

It's pouring discounts in the real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Discounts up to 15% expected this festive season; analysts expect October-December period to garner sales of at least 60K units across seven major cities.

Samsung's next big bet: Smartphone with a curved screen

Samsung's next big bet: Smartphone with a curved screen

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The company is headed for its worst annual profit in three years, under siege as Chinese firms like Xiaomi and Lenovo reel in buyers with full-function touch-screen smartphones that are cheaper.

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Touted as the smartphone for the Indian youth, here are the ten most important things you must know about the latest member to join the Zenfone family.

Is the Xiaomi Mi 3 worth Rs 14,000?

Is the Xiaomi Mi 3 worth Rs 14,000?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

What does the Mi 3 offer buyers at this price? A closer look at the phone that sold 95,000 units in six online flash sales.

Please Note: This Lenovo K3 is no flash in the pan

Please Note: This Lenovo K3 is no flash in the pan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Lenovo's K3 Note not only impresses, but is going to make competing brands in the price segment sweat a decent bit, says Himanshu Juneja

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Hackers and the rise of Digital Terrorism

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

'Today it is a studio being held to ransom, tomorrow it will be a government, an entire nation. I don't see anyone laughing when that happens,' says Suparn Verma.

Why India Inc should gear up for digitisation

Why India Inc should gear up for digitisation

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Cheil India has a strong presence in the retail and shopper marketing space.

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

How to ensure your bank account remains safe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

With cyber criminals becoming savvier by the day, learning how to safeguard yourself is imperative.

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

Branding missteps dog Uber

Branding missteps dog Uber

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Reports suggest that the police were unable to find any contact of the company's office and had to take a Uber cab to reach the company's training centre in Gurgaon, giving credence to the perception that Uber has grown too much too soon.

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

The businessman who got richer during the lockdown

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Radhakishan Damani is the only billionaire to see his wealth grow by around 20% during the lockdown.

Why love and entrepreneurship are just the same

Why love and entrepreneurship are just the same

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

If it ain't love, it ain't entrepreneurship.

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

By bringing in top notch hardware in the celebrated iPhone 5s chassis, Apple has been able to repackage new wine in an old bottle. Himanshu Juneja weighs the pros and cons of the latest from the Apple stable

The Great War, online

The Great War, online

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Facebook owns WhatsApp and Microsoft owns Skype, the two services that are at the centre of the current "net neutrality battle".

Hello Moto: The new Moto G is a safe bet

Hello Moto: The new Moto G is a safe bet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

A bigger screen, improved camera and speakers are the USP of the new Moto G. But it's not a phone that would make you jump up and run for the phone, but it's a safe bet, says Manu Shankar

How Jet Airways plans to strike it big

How Jet Airways plans to strike it big

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Jet's advertising and that of most other airlines has been limited to new routes or promotional fares.

Xiaomi Redmi 1S: A blockbuster phone way ahead of its rivals

Xiaomi Redmi 1S: A blockbuster phone way ahead of its rivals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With minimal advertising and superb viral trends the company has created a buzz like no other and Redmi 1s is definitely worth the wait.

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Will you buy the iPhone 7 Plus for Rs 92k?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

An all-new processor that is 40 per cent faster, a camera that combines a wide and telephoto lens to capture images, and the latest iOS 10, have teamed together to get your eyeballs and pockets.

Learning is the name of the game

Learning is the name of the game

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Gamification has the potential to trigger immediate positive responses to learning that an organisation wishes to impart.

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

SC fixes Nov 14 to hear pleas against Article 370 move

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The apex court also put embargo on filing of any fresh writ petition challenging constitutional validity on abrogation of Article 370.

StartUpIndia: 'Hope we can build a nation of micro entrepreneurs'

StartUpIndia: 'Hope we can build a nation of micro entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

'Start Ups have to be really careful of the kind of talent they bring in, and the tone and culture they set.' 'It's absolutely crucial that the people we hire are motivated go-getters who can align with the company's long-term goals, culture and values.'

Is the LG G4 better than iPhone 6?

Is the LG G4 better than iPhone 6?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The G4's features surely surpass the specifications of iPhone 6 at times but Shruti Puri wonders if it will be able to deliver a better experience...

'I feel alone, sad, depressed and betrayed'

'I feel alone, sad, depressed and betrayed'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Rediff.com's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.

Chennai's Saviour: 'Why do people have to bring my religion into this?'

Chennai's Saviour: 'Why do people have to bring my religion into this?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'I did not ask their religion when I rescued them and they did not ask my religion when I helped them get onto the boat.' 'The moment I came out of my house on this mission, I am an Indian, I am a human being,' says Mohamed Yunus, who helped save hundreds of people on the flooded streets of Chennai.