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Two reasons why you must invest in the NPS now

Two reasons why you must invest in the NPS now

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Reduction in the mandatory minimum contribution and extension to invest in the scheme from 60 years to 70 years has made the National Pension Scheme more friendly, says Anil Chopra, Group CEO & Director Bajaj Capital

Is it Reliance Digital vs Chadha uncle now?

Is it Reliance Digital vs Chadha uncle now?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Why should Reliance Digital position itself as an alternative to Chadhaji's store? It simply doesn't make good business sense, says Sudhir Bisht.

5 tips to speed up your job search

5 tips to speed up your job search

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

You can get away with a lot of time in your hands provided you do the right things at the right time.

'We stayed away from corporate loans, focus is back on retail'

'We stayed away from corporate loans, focus is back on retail'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

V G Mathew, managing director and chief executive officer of South Indian Bank speaks to Gireesh Babu, about demonetisation impact, rights issue and future plans.

Why investing in mutual funds is so simple now!

Why investing in mutual funds is so simple now!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Aadhaar-based verification and video-based in-person verification for e-KYC have made investing in mutual funds a breeze

Blue Whale challenge allegedly claims 2 lives in Kerala

Blue Whale challenge allegedly claims 2 lives in Kerala

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The state police is yet to confirm if the recent suicides are linked to the cyber game.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Revealed: Why army shut down important project

Revealed: Why army shut down important project

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

The Indian Army, placing traditional weapons above high-technology, says that equipping the army's 800-plus combat units with a Battlefield Management System would cost an unaffordable Rs 500 billion to Rs 600 billion, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Arms factory case: Charge sheet filed against Bhatkal, aide

Arms factory case: Charge sheet filed against Bhatkal, aide

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Delhi police has filed its charge sheet in a local court against Indian Mujahideen (co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar for allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in New Delhi from where huge quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.

'Hunger is a real problem'

'Hunger is a real problem'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'It can lead to mass malnutrition.'

Dealing with the troll brigade

Dealing with the troll brigade

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Abusers on social media will be rewarded if you just got intimidated or even minimally distracted. If you don't let the noise make you do either, you are winning, without even fighting the battle, says Shekhar Gupta.

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Left out of smart city list, Gandhinagar shows off its chops

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'Smart' Gandhinagar is now wired to the future, becomes India's first smart city; launches citywide WiFi services, smart streetlights, speed and face recognition surveillance.

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.

Now, invest in diamonds for just Rs 125!

Now, invest in diamonds for just Rs 125!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Diamond prices vary purely on demand and supply. You can make extraordinary returns within six months or it can even take years.

E-commerce gets smart with mobile apps

E-commerce gets smart with mobile apps

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

India's internet subscriber base is 100-150 million, depending on whose estimates you take, and is growing at 20-30% a year.

'Accept it or not, I'm the CM candidate'

'Accept it or not, I'm the CM candidate'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

'My election slogan will be 'kaam bolta hai.' 'Those who have lined up outside the banks will also line up on voting day and vote against the BJP.'

Akshaya Patra takes tech help to better feed 1,761,734 children a day

Akshaya Patra takes tech help to better feed 1,761,734 children a day

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Its newly-built Jigani kitchen in Bengaluru is piloting the use of technologies such as data analytics, blockchain and Internet of Things to speed up the huge volume of its operations while ensuring strict quality control, reports Samreen Ahmad.

Kung Fu Yoga Review: Not a combination you want to try

Kung Fu Yoga Review: Not a combination you want to try

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Kung Fu Yoga assaults both senses and soul, warns Sukanya Verma.

Power & water: The cost of AAP's promises

Power & water: The cost of AAP's promises

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

It will be difficult for the AAP govt to maintain subsidies.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Ab ki baar, U-turn sarkar...

Ab ki baar, U-turn sarkar...

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The decision to rethink the ban on porn Web sites is the latest reversal of decisions by the Modi Sarkar. Has the Modi Sarkar become a regime of U-turns, asks Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Digitising our country of sceptics

Digitising our country of sceptics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

M Muneer recommends segmenting the population on the basis of their propensity to embrace new technologies is the key to driving digitisation.

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.'

India, France to work together for implementation of Paris deal

India, France to work together for implementation of Paris deal

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Macron accepted the invitation and said he will visit New Delhi by the end of the year for an international summit on solar power - an area on which France plans closer cooperation with India.

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Bandhan to use SMS tech for rural banking

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Kolkata-based firm already has a presence in 22 states with over 2,000 branches and 5.9 million borrowers.

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Both are designed for safety of women.

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

A fresh start: Microsoft's Windows 10 gets positive reviews

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Windows 10, which comes almost three years after the launch of the company's last operating system, will be available in 190 countries.

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

This extremism is no victory or progress for those who call themselves Hindus. The motto 'Truth alone triumphs' being replaced by 'might is right' will make savages of us all.

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Will Uber win India? Or Ola?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Tariff cap offers Ola relief in battle with Uber. Though it might hurt their earnings, Ola believes the Karnataka High Court's judgement levels the playing field with Uber.

India's Baahubali Captain

India's Baahubali Captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

His cricketing brain, always sharp, was blessed with exceptional speed of information absorption and processing. He could quickly zero in on what needed to be done and use the element of surprise to overpower the opposition, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Jubilation across northeast as citizenship bill not tabled in RS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Celebrations erupted across Assam with opponents of the bill bursting crackers, distributing sweets and breaking into frenzied dancing on the streets.

Patanjali's Balkrishna is the 48th richest man in India: Forbes

Patanjali's Balkrishna is the 48th richest man in India: Forbes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Flipkart co-founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, who were ranked 86th last year dropped out of the list

Review: Mahesh Babu's Spyder is wickedly entertaining

Review: Mahesh Babu's Spyder is wickedly entertaining

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Spyder is a classic tale of good versus evil that works on the strength of its dynamic hero and intimidating villain, says Sukanya Verma.

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Cash-to-cashless journey won't be easy

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

While the acceptance of cards, mobile wallets and banking apps is increasing, only 10 per cent of transactions take place through them.

SBI Boss: Banks will be back to 'normal' by November 30

SBI Boss: Banks will be back to 'normal' by November 30

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

'We have collected Rs 83,702 crore in deposits in five days.'

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Samsung launches affordable 4G smartphone in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Samsung also unveiled its slimmest Galaxy handset.

How to spot a home loan scam!

How to spot a home loan scam!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Here are some pointers that should serve as red flags for you

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Dazed by demonetisation twists? Read the new FAQ

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The official twists and turns have raised questions on the government's credibility and its ability to pull the nation out of the demonetisation quagmire. To keep up with the new rules, the government has issued an updated FAQ on demonetisation.

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Of passionate riders and a motorcycling career

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Veer Arjun Singh finds out what a bunch of passionate bikers can teach us about the adrenaline-fuelled hobby

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

The American who caught Gandhiji's killer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

In the shock after Nathuram Godse murdered Mahatma Gandhi that January evening 72 years ago today, a young American diplomat rushed to capture the assassin. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel traces the memorable life of Herbert Reiner, who History has sadly relegated to a footnote.