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Putting the sizzle back in November. Vote for the hottest covergirl!

Putting the sizzle back in November. Vote for the hottest covergirl!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

They have the grit. They have the glamour. They have the style. Meet November's hottest cover girls.

Serena edges out Ostapenko in Fed Cup; Osaka loses

Serena edges out Ostapenko in Fed Cup; Osaka loses

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Serena Williams had to dig deep to fend off Latvian challenger Jelena Ostapenko as she wrapped up Friday's play at the Fed Cup in Seattle with a hard-fought victory that gave the United States a 2-0 advantage. Williams' experience and savvy ways showed in critical moments against the 22-year-old Ostapenko as she prevailed 7-6(4), 7-6(3) in a match that took one hour and 46 minutes.

China wealth fund, Commerce Min to get new heads

China wealth fund, Commerce Min to get new heads

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Securities regulator Guo Shuqing is tipped to take the helm at the $482 billion state investment vehicle, China Investment Corp, and China's chief trade representative, Gao Hucheng, is seen running the Commerce Ministry, two sources with leadership ties told Reuters.

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

JioMart taps more daily orders than BigBasket, Amazon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

While JioMart is doing 250,000 orders per day, BigBasket and Amazon pantry are doing 220,000 and 150,000 orders, respectively.

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

'Amitabh Bachchan does bully a lot'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'He will keep saying that I won't do it, but he still comes and does it; that's part of who he is.' 'He is certainly a prankster.'

Best face forward! Makeup tips

Best face forward! Makeup tips

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

We bring you a second excerpt that provides advice on makeup application from the book 'Beauty Unleashed' by Dr Dinyar Workingboxwalla.

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Lakdawala was apprehended by Mumbai Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell team at the International Airport. He once worked for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim before forming his own gang.

How India can win future wars

How India can win future wars

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

Future, even present, wars -- at least those involving such tech giants as China -- include hi-tech battlefields, which a Pakistan-obsessed India has not sufficiently prioritised. Today's generals plan on how to disrupt an enemy city's power supplies, rail networks, airports, ports, and government departments, not just by bombing or torpedoing them; they also examine the option of tripping up the computer networks that run these, notes David Devadas.

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80

Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss dies at 80

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Jerry Buss, who parlayed a $1,000 real estate investment into ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers, winning 10 National Basketball Association championships and making the team one of the most glamorous in American sports, died on Monday at 80, the team said on its official website.

Now, access your SBI account via twitter

Now, access your SBI account via twitter

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

After launching accounts on Facebook and Youtube, the country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) took one more step on the social media front by launching a twitter handle.

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Would Thakur and Gabbar be squabbling over WIFI and Twitter trends?

REVEALED! Banks are most vulnerable to cyber threats

REVEALED! Banks are most vulnerable to cyber threats

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Nearly 22 per cent of the cyber attacks which took place in the country last year were on the banking sector.

Mahindra launches VR augmented showrooms

Mahindra launches VR augmented showrooms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Using VR headsets, customers can go on virtual tours on the automobiles, and operate almost all aspects of the XUV 500 and the Alturas G4 without even getting into the vehicle, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

What your Zoom background says about you

What your Zoom background says about you

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Is there no 'normal' background? Sure there is.

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Micromax wants to give Bharat an option against China

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

With its new line-up, the firm has managed to touch the right chords, but to regain market share from the established players, Micromax will have to fight a protracted battle.

8 superstar investors everyone wants to copy

8 superstar investors everyone wants to copy

Rediff.com21 May 2019

These investors are not only betting on little-known stocks, but also sectors that the market participants are not paying much heed to. Some of these stocks can be potential multi-baggers, while others may not live up to the expectations of these stock-pickers, says Jash Kriplani.

ISIS techies run 24-hour 'Jihadi Help Desk'

ISIS techies run 24-hour 'Jihadi Help Desk'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The web-savvy Islamic State terror network has set up a 24-hour 'Jihadi Help Desk' manned by IT experts to enable its foot soldiers spread its diabolic message worldwide, recruit followers and launch more attacks on foreign soil, counter-terrorism experts say.

Romanian hacker plans to protect world's ATMs!

Romanian hacker plans to protect world's ATMs!

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Valentin Boanta, sitting in his jail cell, proudly explains the device he has invented could make the world's ATMs impregnable even to tech-savvy criminals.

PIX: Looking at Salman, Sussanne, Twinkle's famous stores

PIX: Looking at Salman, Sussanne, Twinkle's famous stores

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Here's looking at celebrity stores around the city!

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

We cannot simply bhangra off into the sunset. But we should take a moment to celebrate. A long, historic, poignant moment. This election is a Big. Freaking. Deal. For our country, our futures, our children, our spirits, notes Pia Padukone.

Indian students caught in the Google web

Indian students caught in the Google web

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

It revealed that in absolute volume terms or the number of education related "searches", India ranks second only to US globally.

Securing your teen from social media dangers

Securing your teen from social media dangers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Today's generation is increasingly adapting to the digitally savvy lifestyle and are socially connected online. Hence, in order to harness the benefits of social networking, while avoiding the drawbacks, the only way out is to take benefit of its advantages cautiously.

BJP may use 3D tech to promote Modi in Karnataka

BJP may use 3D tech to promote Modi in Karnataka

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The BJP is readying to run a tech savvy campaign in Karnataka to counter anti-incumbency, while the JD-S is also exploring using social media to promote its message. The Congress will only rely on star power to woo the voter. Vicky Nanjappa looks at how the campaign will pan out.

Best time to take bigger risk for better returns?

Best time to take bigger risk for better returns?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

'Avoid taking excessive credit risk via mutual funds such as high-yield fixed maturity plans and credit opportunity funds.'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Why Modi-Shah failed to convince the farmers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

In politics, if your objective is only winning elections, just Chanakya neeti might do. For governance you need both, Chanakya neeti and Ram Rajya. You can neither beat up the farmers into submission, nor dismiss them as 'Khalistanis', asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Aged 10 and 12, they are India's youngest CEOs

Aged 10 and 12, they are India's youngest CEOs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Shravan (10) and Sanjay Kumaran (12), the two brothers from Chennai have created mobile phone applications that have witnessed over 10,000 downloads across the world already.

In the fast lane: Gujarat's new growth story

In the fast lane: Gujarat's new growth story

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Gujarat has caught the fancy of a large number of corporate heavyweights.

Six months in office: Akhilesh Yadav a POOR SHOW

Six months in office: Akhilesh Yadav a POOR SHOW

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

UP chief minister has little to showcase as achievements, save keeping a few promises by his Samajwadi Party, notes Virendra Singh Rawat.

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Breathe: Into The Shadows review

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'At the centre of it all is Abhishek Bachchan trying valiantly to pique our curiosity, but simply cannot muster the edginess his Avinash so badly needs,' observes Sukanya Verma.

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

'We can do 50 lakh vaccinations per day'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

'We have 25,000 private hospitals participating in this exercise and if each of these hospitals does 200 vaccinations per day, that makes it 50 lakhs.'

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

How SBI plans to keep YONO ahead of the curve

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Apart from fulfilling banking services, one can access more than 100 e-commerce sites, book tickets, and even pay for small value groceries through the app. The bank is now proposing to allow other banks to use this to serve their own customers.

Lockdown times have been good for Byju's!

Lockdown times have been good for Byju's!

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now, because of COVID-19, we have become the only way to learn.'

New to shopping online? Beware of these traps

New to shopping online? Beware of these traps

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

... and how to avoid them to have a great shopping experience online

Vodafone crisis spills over into mutual fund schemes

Vodafone crisis spills over into mutual fund schemes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Experts say the impact on the schemes' NAVs may vary in the coming days, depending upon how fund houses treat the developments on VIL and whether there are any further rating downgrades or credit events.

How fake accounts drive Twitter

How fake accounts drive Twitter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'Any 21st-century political campaign will involve a lot of jockeying for social media territory.' The higher the profile of the campaign, the more likely it is to draw freelancers. Devangshu Datta surveys the Battle of the Bots.

Warning: Beware of fake Chinese firms!

Warning: Beware of fake Chinese firms!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Alarmed by increasing incidents of Indian firms being cheated by their Chinese counterparts, the Indian embassy here has put out an advisory warning traders from entering into any financial dealings, without doing due diligence first.

Birthday Special: The Best Karan Johar Film? VOTE!

Birthday Special: The Best Karan Johar Film? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 May 2012

As Karan Johar turns 40 today, we ask you, dear readers, to vote for his best work so far.

Covid's worst still to come

Covid's worst still to come

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'The world and India likely won't have a vaccine that is widely administered till the end of 2021.' 'In the meantime, clear communication would help,' observes Rahul Jacob.

READ THIS before you buy a second-hand bike

READ THIS before you buy a second-hand bike

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

Not everyone can afford a brand new bike but what are the things you must look out for before you buy that second hand bike? Mansi Malhotra of Bikedekho.com helps you shell out the cash.