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What Are PhonePe's Expansion Plans?

What Are PhonePe's Expansion Plans?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

'We want to achieve overall profitability, and then we would go for an IPO.'

Indian govt blocked more than 6000 URLs, websites in 2021: IT minister

Indian govt blocked more than 6000 URLs, websites in 2021: IT minister

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

More than 6,000 URLs, accounts or websites were blocked in 2021, Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Game over for sports betting on coronavirus insurance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

World Athletics also said that as far as it was aware, there were no longer insurance policies available for the coronavirus.

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

Edtech sector in crisis as Covid curbs ease; hybrid model offers hope

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

The reopening of schools and colleges has sparked a crisis in the edtech sector with falling valuations, slowing funding rounds and faltering investor sentiment. In a totally altered, post-pandemic landscape where students are back at school and colleges, companies are scrambling to revert to bricks-and-mortar tuition centres and adopting a hybrid model of offline and online education. Demand for online tuition has fallen, affecting the revenue of edtech companies in recent months. After two years of booming revenues, some experts say the sector is looking at a possible meltdown.

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in pressure situations and the deductive mind to quickly gauge his opponent's weakness is the hallmark of a world class player, national coach GM M Shyam Sundar said on Tuesday.

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Chhattisgarh poll: The issues BJP, Cong are banking on

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The ruling Congress is seeking to retain power in Chhattisgarh by banking on the welfare schemes of the Bhupesh Baghel government, while the Bharatiya Janata Party is hoping to corner it on the issues of alleged corruption, religious conversions and unfulfilled poll promises.

'Volume of AI Deals Is Growing Massively'

'Volume of AI Deals Is Growing Massively'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

'There is not one discussion with a client without a discussion around AI. They all have it on their mind.'

China's smartphone makers bet on cricket, Bollywood to conquer India

China's smartphone makers bet on cricket, Bollywood to conquer India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

India is the world's third-largest smartphone market.

Online shopping set for a big transformation

Online shopping set for a big transformation

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Myntra, Flipkart are doing more than 60% of their transactions on phones.

Is The Tide Changing For Byju's?

Is The Tide Changing For Byju's?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'They have got the advisory council, a CEO has been appointed finally, and they have made some headway on the term loan B.'

9 Tips To Handle Valentine's Day

9 Tips To Handle Valentine's Day

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Valentine's day is nerve-wracking only because people make it so; stop putting pressure on yourself to make it perfect, suggests Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

No handshakes, no fans as live tennis resumes in Germany

No handshakes, no fans as live tennis resumes in Germany

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Fans starved of live tennis action on TV will be able to watch the matches via a live stream on Tennis Channel's new Over-the-Top (OTT) platform -- Tennis Channel International or via Tennis Channel's.

With online buyers growing, niche sites mushroom

With online buyers growing, niche sites mushroom

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

The market, which was till now flooded with multi-product e-commerce sites catering to products from across the verticals, is now seeing new ventures betting big on the niche category.

Looking to go omnichannel, BigBasket may seal deal with Tatas

Looking to go omnichannel, BigBasket may seal deal with Tatas

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The competition which BigBasket faces now is with the big three - Amazon, Walmart, and Reliance.

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Why is Amazon betting big on self publishing in India?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

India has a tradition of rich narrative and storytelling and hence it's a natural market for self publishing, believes Jon P Fine, Amazon's director (author and publishing relations).

PE firm Multiples looks to raise $10 billion by 2030

PE firm Multiples looks to raise $10 billion by 2030

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Of the amount, the home-grown private equity player founded by Renuka Ramnath plans to deploy $8 billion in various companies as part of its blueprint for growth.

Want to make money betting on gold?

Want to make money betting on gold?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Tinesh Bhasin explains the pros and cons of trading in gold 'options', which were introduced in India this Dhanteras

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'

Facebook renamed as 'Meta' in rebranding exercise

Facebook renamed as 'Meta' in rebranding exercise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The change comes with a new logo designed like an infinity-shaped symbol, slightly askew, almost like a pretzel.

E-commerce companies offer value products to woo Bharat as demand rises

E-commerce companies offer value products to woo Bharat as demand rises

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The writing has been on the wall for some time and it showed up prominently during the festival-season sales last year, when Meesho toppled Amazon to become the second-largest player in order share. During the sales season, 60 per cent of the orders Meesho received were from tier-4 cities and beyond. According to a report by consulting firm Redseer, festival-season sales last year were driven primarily by tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with 64 per cent of the shoppers coming from those.

India Inc bets big as Indian consumers spend more

India Inc bets big as Indian consumers spend more

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Declining interest rates, a near-normal monsoon leading to higher rural incomes and pay hikes for central government employees are key triggers, says Dev Chatterjee.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak, Boris Johnson camps claim hitting 100 MPs mark

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old frontrunner's tally continues to grow as former prime minister Boris Johnson flies back from his Caribbean holiday to reportedly also join the contest.

Rishi Sunak emerges as bookies' favourite to replace Liz Truss

Rishi Sunak emerges as bookies' favourite to replace Liz Truss

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

The 42-year-old is holding a solid 55 per cent lead with the Oddschecker betting odds aggregator, followed by a 29 per cent chance of former prime minister Boris Johnson making a comeback. Third placed in what is emerging as a three-way contest is Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt, who had polled third in the first round of parliamentary votes to shortlist candidates for the last leadership race.

Major League Eating: Quarantined Americans to compete for big prize

Major League Eating: Quarantined Americans to compete for big prize

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The qualifying round will consist of two pounds (907 grams) of sliced bologna while the quarter-finals will feature one family pack of Oreo cookies and a half gallon (1.9 liters) of milk.

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

FCNR deposits: A safe bet for NRIs

FCNR deposits: A safe bet for NRIs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Here's how NRIs can protect their overseas earnings from exchange rate risk.

How Couples Plan To Celebrate Holi

How Couples Plan To Celebrate Holi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

34% male and female users admitted that organising an afternoon Holi party and inviting your lover along with your friends is a tried and tested method to meet them if your family is still not updated with your dating life.

First UK PM race debate sees Rishi Sunak rooting for honesty

First UK PM race debate sees Rishi Sunak rooting for honesty

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The crux of the UK prime ministerial frontrunner Rishi Sunak's message was around honesty as he clashed with his four remaining rivals in the first televised debate of the race to replace Boris Johnson as the Conservative Party leader.

Sabyasachi's Walnut Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Sabyasachi's Walnut Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

It is delicious and nutritious.

How Walmart plans to triple sourcing from India

How Walmart plans to triple sourcing from India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Walmart, the world's largest retailer, is tripling its sourcing from India to about $10 billion a year by 2027, said Judith McKenna, president, and chief executive officer of Walmart International, the segment which includes the company's operations outside the US. "To achieve this, we are growing our sourcing team in India," said McKenna, during a fireside chat with YourStory founder Shradha Sharma at Converge@Walmart, the flagship event of Walmart Global Tech India. "Walmart has a 20-year history of sourcing from India and already exports more than $3 billion worth of Made-in-India goods each year to 14 markets worldwide." McKenna said the company has expertise in processes such as international standards and demand forecasting that businesses need to get ready to export.

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Covid-19 pandemic: PEs pour $584 million into healthcare in 2021

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Sensing a huge opportunity in the healthcare sector during the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, private equity (PE) players are upping their investments in the space. According to data from research platform VCCEdge, the PEs have together invested a staggering $583.82 million in the first five months of 2021 in five deals, which is the highest investment in the sector in the last five calendar years - from 2016 to 2020. The second highest investment in the sector took place in 2017, when PEs invested $503 million in 18 deals, with an average deal size of $29. 9 million.

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Apple's newest phone iPhone 14 will be made in India as the global tech titan bets big on the manufacturing prowess of the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China.

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase 10-fold this year. Though that has not always translated into sales, Mercedes-Benz says it is continuing to build on what it calls its "touch-free" experience to stay plugged into its consumer base. Under the used car business, more than 150 cars were sold online in January and February.

How To Find True Love In 2023

How To Find True Love In 2023

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

People with shared interests have higher chances of falling in love and making it into a happy relationship, says Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.

Moto G's bet on e-commerce worked; more launches planned ahead

Moto G's bet on e-commerce worked; more launches planned ahead

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

However, the firm continued with its operation in the Indian market.

Recipe: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream

Recipe: Guacamole Topped With Sour Cream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

It's great as a quick breakfast, lunch or snack.

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

IPL player reports corrupt approach; BCCI on high alert

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The 13th edition of the IPL is being held in the UAE in a bio-secure environment, which has significantly reduced the chance for persons with dubious credentials approaching the player directly.