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MTNL website attacked by Pak hacker

MTNL website attacked by Pak hacker

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

While MTNL on Friday claimed that its website has been restored, some users complained that they were unable to access it.

Incredible speed: World's 12 fastest cars!

Incredible speed: World's 12 fastest cars!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Hennessey Venom GT is the world's fastest car.

10 amazing supercars that cost a fortune

10 amazing supercars that cost a fortune

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

There are some supercars in the world that cost millions of dollars, but are worth their price.

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A data plan currently priced at Rs 100 should not cost more than Rs 34, if India has to make the Internet affordable for 80 per cent of its population.

Give like an Entrepreneur

Give like an Entrepreneur

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

For decades, only the largest givers made extensive use of networking, highly targeted giving and specialized volunteer efforts. Now, those three tools are in the hands of almost everyone with altruistic leanings, thanks to proliferating Web sites like Donorschoose.org and Network for Good.

Most expensive perfumes in the world

Most expensive perfumes in the world

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive perfumes in the world.

Priyanka spreads joy and happiness

Priyanka spreads joy and happiness

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Priyanka Chopra meet Rohingya children at one of the largest refugee camps in the world.

WB concerned over Facebook's model of free internet

WB concerned over Facebook's model of free internet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

An open and free internet is a key contributing factor to innovation in the digital economy.

Five success principles for aspiring entrepreneurs

Five success principles for aspiring entrepreneurs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Prof Saras Saraswathy of the University of Virginia's Darden School shares some essential life lessons.

10 most expensive watches in the world

10 most expensive watches in the world

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

There are watches that will make a bigger hole in the pocket than buying a mansion.

10 most expensive pens in the world

10 most expensive pens in the world

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

There are pens that will make a bigger hole in the pocket than buying a mansion.

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Microsoft, responding to the rights group's allegations, said a system fault had removed some search results for users outside China.

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

How India has fared in its fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com19 May 2020

For the first seven days, India's trajectory was close to that of the US and the UK, but the implementation of the lockdown from Day 8 seems to have helped us control the spread significantly despite our larger population.

20 most expensive hotels in New York City

20 most expensive hotels in New York City

Rediff.com29 May 2013

New York City is not only the world's biggest financial centre, but also one of the major tourist destinations.

Countries that pay highest average salaries

Countries that pay highest average salaries

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some countries that pay highest average salaries.

Zuckerberg to pitch for Free Basics at IIT meet

Zuckerberg to pitch for Free Basics at IIT meet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Zuckerberg is expected to speak for 15 minutes.

Four new giant alien planets discovered

Four new giant alien planets discovered

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The researchers, led by Matias Jones of the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, used the 1.5 m telescope at the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory and the 2.2 m telescope at La Silla observatory in Chile, and the 3.9 m Anglo-Australian telescope in Australia.

Most expensive jeans in the world

Most expensive jeans in the world

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive jeans in the world.

Online petition against EPF tax goes viral

Online petition against EPF tax goes viral

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The government on Tuesday said PPF will not be taxed on withdrawal and only the interest accrued on contributions to employee provident fund made after April 1 will be taxed.

What Pakistan thinks about a Modi sarkaar

What Pakistan thinks about a Modi sarkaar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

People in Pakistan cannot access the Bharatiya Janata Party website as the saffron party has blocked its Internet page though its high-profile prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's portal can be accessed for those who want to know about him.

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

4 students. One common idea. A free study guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Four students from Oxford, including one from India, have released a study guide that will help lakhs of students aged between 12 and 18 learn English, Chemistry and Math at home.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

Nasscom blasts blocking of blogs

Nasscom blasts blocking of blogs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

In the wake of reported shooting up of terror and hate messages on the Internet following the deadly Mumbai serial blasts, the telecom department has directed all the 150 operational Internet Service Providers to block 18 Web sites.\n\n

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises  4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Teen golfer Bhati sells trophies, raises 4.30 lakh to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Arjun Bhati has managed to raise 4.30 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic by selling all his trophies, including three world junior golf championship titles and a national championship. Meanwhile, chess players in the country, including the likes of Grandmaster P Harikrishna, are doing their bit in the fight against the Covid-19 by raising more than Rs 3 lakh as their contribution.

US Web site's forum on Gandhi family banned

US Web site's forum on Gandhi family banned

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

After a legal notice sent by Rahul Gandhi to US based Web site www.hinduunity.org, the Ez Board, which facilitated discussions for the group, has banned forums on it.

Yogeshwar's London Olympics bronze upgraded to silver

Yogeshwar's London Olympics bronze upgraded to silver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's bronze medal from the London Olympics was upgraded to silver after silver medallist from the 2012 Games -- deceased Besik Kudukhov of Russia -- was stripped off his medal for using banned substance.

Bengaluru is India's child trafficking capital

Bengaluru is India's child trafficking capital

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Children between the ages of 10 and 14 continue to be brought to Garden City from villages in north India after their parents are paid a nominal amount and promised a job, shelter and work in Karnataka.

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

How a song taught kids to wash their hands!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

'With running water our two hands play, In and out the colourful soap dances away! It bubbles and froths between our fingers Under our nails it cleans and lingers Then all the soap we wash away!'

A global village called Hansdehar

A global village called Hansdehar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Legendary Ranthambore tigress Machhli dies

Legendary Ranthambore tigress Machhli dies

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Also referred to as T-16, the tigress, who was suffering from a prolonged illness, had not eaten for last five days.

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Google to invest Rs 75,000 crore in India over 5-7 years: Pichai

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Pichai said a whole new generation of technologies are happening in India first, and that people in the country no longer have to wait for technology to come to them. Investments, he said, will focus on four areas key to India's digitisation, including enabling affordable access and information for every Indian in their own language, be it Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or any other.

New currency notes: What you must know

New currency notes: What you must know

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The government on Tuesday night announced that Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 will be no longer legal tender after November 8, midnight. Here are the details you need know

These animals would have drowned if it was not for the CWRC

These animals would have drowned if it was not for the CWRC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation staff rescued rhinos, elephants, hog deer and even a tiger from the floods in the Kaziranga National Park.

Centre suffering from multi-organ failure: Yashwant

Centre suffering from multi-organ failure: Yashwant

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Sinha said it was not possible to control inflation unless steps were taken to check fiscal deficit.

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

What brands must do to weather troll-storm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

From consulting firms to tech and detergent companies, brands are busy swatting away online crusaders. In the fraught times we live in, it is not just religion that stokes the fires of controversy. In such instances, it may be best to take the trolls head on.

Biden-Harris: How to win the desi vote

Biden-Harris: How to win the desi vote

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'We want to make sure that we are certainly targeting the entire Indian American community.'

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

Don't miss Maharashtra HSC results on Rediff today!

Don't miss Maharashtra HSC results on Rediff today!

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Class XII (HSC) Results will be declared May 30, 2017 at 1 pm.

ICSE, ISC results 2017 announced today

ICSE, ISC results 2017 announced today

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The results are available on www.cisce.org.

We need a rest: Gilchrist

We need a rest: Gilchrist

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist admits many of his team-mates are feeling physically drained after a taxing Test series.