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As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

As Indians fly more, AAI clocks record revenue

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

This is the first time in the history of the airport operator that revenue crossed Rs 10,000 crore.

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Demonetisation's overnight celebrity

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Nivedita Mookerji finds out how Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma is handling his soaring popularity after the note ban as well as the criticism that comes as a package deal.

#GadgetWatch: Which new iPhone should you buy?

#GadgetWatch: Which new iPhone should you buy?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The much-awaited iPhone XS, the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR are finally here.

Karnataka Police on the lookout for gang running pornography racket

Karnataka Police on the lookout for gang running pornography racket

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The Karnataka police are on the trail of a notorious Kerala based gang running a pornography racket.

Your mobile phone to double up as debit card

Your mobile phone to double up as debit card

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

As unified payments interface gets popular, cash transactions will come down as most small payments will be routed through this.

HC slams Google, Facebook for flouting norms

HC slams Google, Facebook for flouting norms

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The court also sought the Centre's stand on the petitioner's allegation that Delhi Police, Indian Railways and others have created accounts on social networking sites despite government departments being barred from doing so under the law.

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Long before he launched Paytm, Vijay Shankar Sharma, a 32 year old from Aligarh, embarked on his ambitious entrepreneurial journey.

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.

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog

Big Brother isn't watching: Obama signs bill reforming surveillance program

Big Brother isn't watching: Obama signs bill reforming surveillance program

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The National Security Agency lost its authority to collect the phone records of millions of Americans, thanks to a new reform measure Congress passed on Tuesday

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Sheena Bora Case: So was it Sheena's skull?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The software had, perhaps unknown to Dr Tripathi, tracked the changes he had made. The 'morph track' feature of the software provided a trail of what had been done and also indicated that the doctor had, it seemed, opted to morph Sheena's face with the provided skull, much in the same manner that Fantamorph can turn a woman into a cheetah.

The rot in the EPFO data

The rot in the EPFO data

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Out of around 80 million accounts that were analysed, there were 10 million records with only names and no other details about the subscribers, including their date of joining, date of birth and father's name, among others, in the EPFO's records.

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Curious case of the firm that handles 'Get PSB loans in 59 mins'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Sidbi acquires Ahmedabad-based start-up at hefty premium; founders deny link to govt.

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The truck regulates its own speed and automatically finds the best route using a navigation app.

Experience India's future at IIT Kanpur

Experience India's future at IIT Kanpur

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Once you enter IIT Kanpur, you know you have arrived at a place which is at par with the best educational institutes worldwide. If not better.

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

GST: Rush job will cause more pain later

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Simplifying the processes will lead to greater efficiencies. Bad processes will not help even if implemented well, says T N C Rajagopalan

Don't buy real estate in a flash sale

Don't buy real estate in a flash sale

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Discounts could be luring but onus of due diligence is always on buyer

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Uber adds muscle to local arms

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The San Francisco-based giant has acquired a Delhi-based company.

Odd-even rule: An escape route for Kejriwal?

Odd-even rule: An escape route for Kejriwal?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

With many exemptions and caveats, the road-rationing system may be another disappointment in reducing Delhi's pollution woes.

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

As part of efforts to curb pollution, the Centre is in the final stage of completing the Rs 10 crore pilot project under which 10 refurbished electric buses will be handed over to select State Transport Corporations by March 2016.

Guess what? Housing.com chief gifts Rs 200 cr to employees

Guess what? Housing.com chief gifts Rs 200 cr to employees

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Housing.com boss gifts his shares to staff.

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

South realty market marches ahead of NCR

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Both the South cities have also beaten the NCR in the number of new launches.

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Company says faults, which were noticed soon after system upgrade on March 27, have been rectified

8 golden rules for safe digital transactions

8 golden rules for safe digital transactions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Since payment alternatives such as UPI, e-wallets and USSD - based mobile banking through different platforms are directly or indirectly linked to the user's bank account one needs to be extra careful to keep hackers at bay, explains Adhil Shetty, CEO, BankBazaar.

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Ratan Tata puts his heart into e-commerce start-ups

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

His presence matters more than the money he brings.

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

DeMo my foot! Cash still rules in India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Even the well heeled in metros find it difficult to go completely digital. Cash withdrawals from ATMs are back at the same level as they were before demonetisation

Indian American actor gets 7 years for extortion

Indian American actor gets 7 years for extortion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Indian-American actor Vivek Shah, 26, of West Hollywood, California, was sentenced to 7 years and 3 months in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar extortion scheme.

18.5 mn Mumbaikars travelled on Mumbai Metro since June 8

18.5 mn Mumbaikars travelled on Mumbai Metro since June 8

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

The rise in commuters was also despite the state-run Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority filing a petition against MMOPL on fare fixation.

Why India's hunger for petro products at 2-year high? 10 reasons

Why India's hunger for petro products at 2-year high? 10 reasons

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The growth, however, may not indicate a major revival of economic activity.

Investments in India's realty sector decline 6%: Assocham

Investments in India's realty sector decline 6%: Assocham

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

The sector suffered grave turbulence in 2013 due rampant economic slowdown both globally and domestically, liquidity crunch, unstable currency, high input costs, labour shortage, high interest rates and growing inflation.

'God doesn't want a child to shed blood'

'God doesn't want a child to shed blood'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

'Is it not a crime to physically harm children?' 'Piercing children with needles is a crime.'

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Despite ban, Uber, other taxis continue service

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Despite Uber facing a ban across many states, including Karnataka and Maharashtra, for Lingaraju, a driver employed by the company in Bengaluru, it is business as usual.

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Why Google won't open data centre in India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Google Inc opened its first two data centres in Asia on Wednesday to cater to the world's fastest growing consumer technology markets, but the company has no plans to open one in China or India.

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Scared of filing income tax return? Here's help

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

You don't need to be intimidated by the thought of filing tax returns

Reclaim your inoperative EPFO a/c money

Reclaim your inoperative EPFO a/c money

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Experts say it's better to transfer the amount to one's current EPFO account than opting for a withdrawal.

New home launches tumble by 39% in NCR in Q4

New home launches tumble by 39% in NCR in Q4

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

The new launches were concentrated in the suburban locations of Gurgaon (66 per cent) and Noida (34 per cent) with over 80 per cent of units catering to the mid-range segment.

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Aditya Puri's dream for HDFC Bank: Indian Alibaba

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

Tamal Bandyopadhyay details HDFC Bank's digital journey.

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

10 start-up ideas for Indian MBAs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Think organic food, affordable homes, artificial intelligence, suggests Prof Manmeet Barve.

7 more reasons why your credit card could be declined

7 more reasons why your credit card could be declined

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

If you ever face a situation where your card transaction is declined, it is advisable to call your bank and check with them for the cause. In most cases, unless it's a fraudulent issue, the problems will be resolved on the phone.