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Snack Recipes: French Fries Three Ways

Snack Recipes: French Fries Three Ways

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.

Hillary draws first blood in presidential debate

Hillary draws first blood in presidential debate

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The Democratic nominee emerged as the clear winner with nearly 62 per cent voters opting for her over her rival Donald Trump.

Reliance buys controlling stake in Just Dial for Rs 3497 cr

Reliance buys controlling stake in Just Dial for Rs 3497 cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

RRVL will make an open offer to acquire up to an additional 2.17 crore equity shares of Just Dial, representing 26 per cent stake, in accordance with Sebi Takeover Regulations, a regulatory filing said.

Walmart not keen to open retail stores in India

Walmart not keen to open retail stores in India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

American retail giant Walmart is not keen on opening direct-to-consumer physical stores in India, but will focus on growing its acquisitions - online marketplace Flipkart and payments major PhonePe, a top official said on Friday. It can be noted that the company acquired Flipkart and PhonePe in a $16 billion deal a few years back. "We've got an omnichannel strategy that includes both of those components.

India's E-Commerce: Great Leap Forward

India's E-Commerce: Great Leap Forward

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Live commerce, quick commerce, group buying, WhatsApp commerce, dukaantech have made their mark.

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC

Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The stock, which is a play on the growth story of Indian Railways, has corrected 15 per cent from its 52-week high level of Rs 2,072.95 scaled on March 9. Yet, this has not deterred brokerages from holding a bullish view on the stock.

This super app will offer a range of multi-brand services for passenger cars

This super app will offer a range of multi-brand services for passenger cars

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

A single application and a plethora of services for passenger cars - that is what myTVS, a brand that operates under Ki Mobility Solutions and is part of the TVS family, is set to bring to customers, in a bid to disrupt the concept of "super apps" in India. Starting July 15, myTVS will launch its connected car platform or super app called myTVS Life360 for aftermarket passenger cars. Through it, customers will be able to avail themselves of a range of services like maintenance, diagnostics, roadside assistance, accessories, payments, insurance, and so on.

Delisting a typical case of arm-twisting: Paytm

Delisting a typical case of arm-twisting: Paytm

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Paytm said the global tech giant's move was hypocritical as Google, too, regularly runs similar scratch card campaigns in India under its Google Pay app.

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Big Tech invests $1.82 bn in Indian startups so far this year

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Their startup investments number 13 so far, compared to 17 deals in 2020.

Find out why it was win-win for Super Bowl gamblers

Find out why it was win-win for Super Bowl gamblers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Singer Katy Perry's performance at Super Bowl was hyped for months and did not disappoint.

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Paytm back on Google Play store after being pulled down briefly

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Paytm will not be available for download now but there will be no impact on existing users of the app. 'The app was blocked for violation of play policies - a clarification of our policy was released earlier today ahead of the IPL (Indian Premier League) tournament,' Google said in an e-mailed response on Friday.

MySmartPrice: Your guide to bag the best discounts and deals online

MySmartPrice: Your guide to bag the best discounts and deals online

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

MySmartPrice has been growing about 100 per cent a year and is profitable.

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Punjab police arrest alleged match-fixer Dandiwal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Preliminary investigations reveal that Dandiwal, an original resident of Rajasthan, had organised fraudulent tournaments in the past as well

Ratan Tata, Narayana Murthy, Nilekani bet big on start-ups

Ratan Tata, Narayana Murthy, Nilekani bet big on start-ups

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The family office category was up 38 per cent, led by names such as Ratan Tata, Ronnie Screwvala and various Infosys co-founders.

Speeding up justice delivery in India

Speeding up justice delivery in India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Are breakthroughs on this imminent, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

With open offer to buy 26% stake, Adanis seek to become majority shareholder in NDTV

With open offer to buy 26% stake, Adanis seek to become majority shareholder in NDTV

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Three firms, Vishvapradhan Commercial Pvt Ltd along with AMG Media Networks and Adani Enterprises Ltd, have offered a price of Rs 294 for the acquisition of up to 1,67,62,530 fully paid-up equity shares of NDTV having a face value of Rs 4 from the public shareholders.

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

In 3 years, RIL forked out $ 3.1 billion on acquisitions

In 3 years, RIL forked out $ 3.1 billion on acquisitions

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The acquisitions were made in areas which are closely related to Reliance's key businesses - telecom, internet, retail, digital, media, education, digital, chemicals and energy.

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

In a way, pandemic was a boon for Indian e-commerce firms

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

E-commerce firms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and others witnessed successful festive season sales this year, Experts say e-commerce adoption in the country is accelerating by multiple years or what it would have looked like in 2025.

Thai player gets 18-month ban for corruption

Thai player gets 18-month ban for corruption

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Unranked Thai player Jatuporn Nalamphun has been suspended for 18 months and fined $5,000 after being found guilty of betting on tennis matches and not cooperating with the investigation, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) said. "The 22-year-old admitted to three breaches of... the (anti corruption) program, which prohibits betting on tennis matches, between July and November 2014," the TIU said in a statement on Wednesday. Jatuporn was suspended for six months and a fined $5,000 for the betting offences but was then handed a concurrent 18-month ban after being "found guilty of a further charge of failing to cooperate with a TIU Investigation". "The full and timely cooperation by participants in TIU investigations is of paramount importance in the efforts being made by the TIU to eliminate corruption in professional tennis," anti-corruption hearing officer Ian Mill said. Tennis is still reeling from widespread allegations of corruption in the sport and the independent review panel (IRP), which was launched last month, will take at least a year to complete its investigations.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Eruditus runs on a partnership model with top global universities such as MIT, Columbia, Harvard, Cambridge, INSEAD, Wharton, and UC Berkeley, offering courses in coding, data science, fintech, block chain, and entrepreneurship.

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Jhunjhunwala the biggest draw as investors line up to board Akasa

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Veterans in the travel industry, a well-known corporate lawyer, and a marquee US-based hedge fund have backed the upcoming low-cost airline Akasa Air. Founded by former Jet Airways chief executive officer (CEO) Vinay Dube, the venture counts ace stock trader and investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala as its biggest financial backer with an investment of around Rs 300 crore. A person with knowledge of the development said most of the people were well known to Jhunjhunwala and Dube, who approached them during the conception stage.

Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles

Six years after Maggi controversy, Marico serves up instant noodles

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

The move is significant since it signals the growing importance of foods in Marico's overall strategy. It also comes six months after Marico stepped into honey, a Rs 1,500-crore category dominated by players such as Dabur.

Foreign e-com cos creating massive unemployment, alleges RIL

Foreign e-com cos creating massive unemployment, alleges RIL

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Capital dumping is being used by foreign e-commerce firms to subsidise and engage in predatory pricing, oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) has told the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) in an internal document. The document alleges that this is leading to massive unemployment and financial distress among small merchants and kirana stores. It consists of various recommendations and proposed changes that deal with Press Note 2 of 2018 (PN 2), which RIL wanted Assocham to present to the government, according to sources.

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Two tennis umpires were banned, one for life, last year for breaches of the sport's code of conduct for officials, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday. Four other umpires are under investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), the London-based world ruling body for the sport said in a statement. In January, tennis was rocked by a report by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News that said 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the TIU over suspicions they had thrown matches in the past decade. Tennis authorities rejected allegations that evidence of match-fixing had been suppressed or had not been properly investigated.

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Bombay Dyeing stitching together a new story

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Bombay Dyeing is betting on creating a range of unique, customised textile products, a route that is largely unexplored by the home textiles players although several industry reports and consumer behavior studies have talked about the potential for personalisation.

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Be Financially Prepared For Third Wave

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

While the likely intensity of the third wave is still a matter of debate, wisdom lies in being financially prepared for it, advises Bindisha Sarang.

4 reasons why tennis is ripe for match-fixing!

4 reasons why tennis is ripe for match-fixing!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Tennis was rocked on Monday by allegations that the game's authorities have failed to deal with widespread match-fixing.

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

'Amazon In India For Next 100 Years'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'For all of us at Amazon, it is 'Bharat first'.' 'We are keeping the Indian customer at the centre of what we are doing.'

Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'

Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Young talent should not run after procuring certificates, but try and get hands on experience which will help them to be job ready.' 'Learning for the sake of learning does not make sense when it comes to securing a job.'

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Another storm brewing on Wall Street?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Given the dimensions, it is bound to have at least ripple effects across markets. Could ripple turn into cascade? asks Devangshu Datta.

5 tips to improve your English skills

5 tips to improve your English skills

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Challenge yourself to use the new words you have learned while listening and reading, in your conversations, suggests language expert Aditi Mehta.

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Mukesh Ambani bats for data privacy, cryptocurrency bills

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Friday backed the proposed data privacy and cryptocurrency bills, saying India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations. Ambani, who has been a votary of Indians owning and controlling their own data and the nation drafting strict rules around how digital information is stored and shared, said nations have the right to build and protect strategic digital infrastructure. Stating that data is the 'new oil', he said every citizen's right to privacy has to be safeguarded. "India is putting in place the most forward-looking policies and regulations," he said at the Infinity Forum, hosted by International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA).

China's tech crackdown may be good news for Indian start-ups

China's tech crackdown may be good news for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Chinese government is imposing severe restrictions on their tech companies - whether it is on data security, marketing practices or floating an IPO. Should this be music to the ears of Indian start-ups and home-grown private equity (PE) funds? Ask Indian start-ups and the answer is a resounding "yes".

Euro 2016: Thousands arrested in global football gambling raids

Euro 2016: Thousands arrested in global football gambling raids

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

More than 4,000 people have been arrested worldwide and more than $13 million seized across Asia in operations targeting illegal gambling during the Euro 2016 football tournament, Interpol said on Monday.

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

The Match: Mickelson beats Woods on 22nd hole to win $9 million and bragging rights

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Phil Mickelson has played in Tiger Woods' shadow for much of his career but got some semblance of revenge on Friday by winning their $9 million (7.02 million pounds) matchplay exhibition under the floodlights in Las Vegas

LOVE GURU: Is my boyfriend bored of me?

LOVE GURU: Is my boyfriend bored of me?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'You shouldn't marry because the relationship has become a habit', warns Love Guru.

Lumia 520: A good buy if it's your first smart phone

Lumia 520: A good buy if it's your first smart phone

Rediff.com14 May 2013

Nokia has cut corners to make the Lumia 520 affordable but it is still one of the most appealing phones in its range.