News for 'online-shopping'

In PHOTOS: That's Hitler's Mercedes!

In PHOTOS: That's Hitler's Mercedes!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A New Jersey auto dealer was shocked to find that the vintage car he bought while searching on an online shopping store was built for the Hitler camp in 1942.

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Have money to invest? Check out Robo advisory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A robo advisor may seem like the perfect solution for those with only a small investment capital who are just starting their investment journey, says Mrin Agarwal, founder, Finsafe India.

Buying a laptop? 9 things you must know

Buying a laptop? 9 things you must know

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Depending on your usage, here are nine things you must know before buying a laptop.

Here's how to avoid credit card frauds

Here's how to avoid credit card frauds

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

How crooks try to trick the system and defraud credit card transactions and how you must protect yourself from such scams.

Cyber criminals eye year-end online shoppers

Cyber criminals eye year-end online shoppers

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

A phishing scam targetting those buying via eBay was discovered recently.

Blocked in China, Twitter still courts Chinese firms for ads

Blocked in China, Twitter still courts Chinese firms for ads

Rediff.com26 May 2015

It already works with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, online shopping giant Alibaba Group , white goods producer Qingdao Haier and flag carrier Air China to target customers abroad.

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Indian web portals see huge interest from VC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Internet user base in India has touched 100 million.

4 smart ways to save big when shopping online

4 smart ways to save big when shopping online

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Websites that compare product prices and offer cashback can help you get attractive deals and discounts.

How technology is changing fashion

How technology is changing fashion

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

From omnichannel to AI and 3D technology, the fashion industry is in the middle of a digital revolution.

WikiLeaks supporters hack websites of credit card

WikiLeaks supporters hack websites of credit card

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Hackers in support of WikiLeaks have brought down the websites of credit-card giants Visa and MasterCard in the ongoing cyber-war between sympathisers of the whistle-blower site and firms trying to stifle it.

50% online consumers bank on social media sites

50% online consumers bank on social media sites

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

According to a recent Nielsen Global Online Shopping Report, Asia Pacific consumers spend most on online purchases, as a percentage of total shopping expenditure, compared to any other region globally.

E-shopping sites: Get the best of online bargains

E-shopping sites: Get the best of online bargains

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The festival season is here and it's a good time for bargain hunting on shopping websites. Whether you want to pamper yourself or buy gifts, these websites are a great place to avail good discounts on a range of products.

Over 6 hrs of office time is spent surfing online!

Over 6 hrs of office time is spent surfing online!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Are you idling away your time online when you should be working?

Small town India is now clad in Armani, Gucci!

Small town India is now clad in Armani, Gucci!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Fashion aspirations of Indians have helped spawn a new business and some online shopping sites have now brought luxury brands within reach of people even in small towns at throwaway prices.

'Harbhajan absolutely loves kids'

'Harbhajan absolutely loves kids'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'This is a really boring pregnancy as I have no cravings.'

Order fireworks online this Diwali

Order fireworks online this Diwali

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

The company has already delivered fireworks to close to 50 customers through its online initiative.

Largest e-commerce hub: Delhi topples Mumbai

Largest e-commerce hub: Delhi topples Mumbai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The company, which unveiled on Wednesday its Ebay India census guide, said the country has over 2,471 e-commerce hubs and states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Gujarat are most active when it comes to online trading.

Cybercrime: The new global scourge

Cybercrime: The new global scourge

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Even virtual world gaming is starting to suffer from real-world problems -- theft of identity and virtual assets, extortion and terrorism.

Is mobile shopping safe?

Is mobile shopping safe?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Yes, if you follow certain safety measures, says Shruti Puri. Here are some rules you must follow.

Buy your air ticket at shopping portals

Buy your air ticket at shopping portals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

Travel portals have started to tie-up with online shopping portals and offline retail outlets to jointly promote their value-added offers as shopping portals gather huge traffic around festival time. They reason it will help them tide over the current lean phase in the economy.

Shop safely this Raksha Bandhan

Shop safely this Raksha Bandhan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Here are seven rules that will help you secure your online shopping this festive season beginning with Raksha Bandhan.

India's online retail market to cross Rs 88,000 cr by 2018

India's online retail market to cross Rs 88,000 cr by 2018

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

According to research and consultancy firm RNCOS, the online retail market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 40-45 per cent during 2014-18.

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly diyas

Celebrate this Diwali with eco-friendly diyas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

The diyas or earthen lamps, a must in Diwali festivities, can be bought for as low as a few rupees to as high as nearly Rs 10,000 a piece. Besides various high-street markets in the city, a number of online shopping websites including eBay and Amazon have also stacked up Diwali diyas for sale.

4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

4 Ways to Show Your Patriotism This Republic Day!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

This Republic Day Celebrate the day with a bang and let the world know how much we love our homeland. Here are 4 ways to show your patriotism this Republic Day with a funky twist.

Alibaba to launch US e-commerce website on Wednesday

Alibaba to launch US e-commerce website on Wednesday

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The website will operate as a marketplace similar to Alibaba's China-based TMall, which offers virtual store fronts to merchants who set their own prices and handle their own logistics for nearly everything but payments, the newspaper reported.

RBI tightens online card use

RBI tightens online card use

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The additional step is the result of a Reserve Bank of India's guideline issued this February that mandates additional authentications/verifications based on information about the card-holder that is not contained on the card. This measure is expected to contain online card fraud.

How to be more careful with your credit card

How to be more careful with your credit card

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Can you imagine your life without a credit card? Whether it's to make payments online, shop till you drop, or for use as a lifeline in an emergency, the arrival of the credit card has been fortuitous both for the consumer, as well as the credit card company.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

How good are these bank products?

How good are these bank products?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Banks have innovated with products and services to make them customer-friendlier. Check out if they really work for you.

Reliance buys Future Group's retail biz for Rs 24,713 crore

Reliance buys Future Group's retail biz for Rs 24,713 crore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Reliance Retail will acquire the retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing businesses of the Future Group. Future Group's financial and insurance businesses are not part of the deal.

Snapdeal buys Freecharge in mobile transactions push

Snapdeal buys Freecharge in mobile transactions push

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Snapdeal said on Wednesday it bought online mobile recharge firm Freecharge for an undisclosed amount.

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

COVID-19 lockdown: How cyber criminals cheat YOU

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'There has been a marked increase in four types of cases.' 'One is fraud related to online deliveries, online shopping and online groceries and liquor.' 'Second fake news, third hate speech and fourth sextortion.'

Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Ordering online from international sites? Read this first!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Here's a quick guide to navigating and ordering from global websites.

'Instagram is my teacher'

'Instagram is my teacher'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'A lot of people think that since I am Rohit Shetty's sister I may get special attention.' 'In fact, it's the opposite.' 'You can call up anyone and ask, how Rohit treats Mehek on the sets and they'll tell you how I get a lot of daant.'

Online Diwali sales zoom in festive season

Online Diwali sales zoom in festive season

Rediff.com6 Nov 2007

In 2006, online business conducted during Diwali was around Rs 115 crore which is expected to cross the Rs 250 crore mark this year, according to the report. Even the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India in its press release said e-shopping is a preferred mode this Diwali as it has already registered a growth of 40 per cent and is expected to register a further growth of 130 per cent.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

'India's consumer market will touch $4 trillion by 2025'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

In an interaction with Viveat Susan Pinto, Thomas Lutz, head of the consumer and retail practice at The Boston Consulting Group. highlights some of the top consumer trends in India and the way forward for companies.

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Love photography? 5 CAREER options for you

Rediff.com25 May 2020

If you love visuals, you can choose from an array of options to pursue your passion and make money.

As the dragon whimpers, India stands to gain

As the dragon whimpers, India stands to gain

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Internet, tech, infra, realty in India might gain

Doing up your home? Use the internet

Doing up your home? Use the internet

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Think setting up the house with the Internet's help is a crazy idea? Think again.