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'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

'Aadhaar is the best in class in terms of privacy protection'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Former chairman of the UIDAI Nandan Nilekani, elucidates how Aadhaar could become the spine for alternative banking and could replace government services with cash benefits.

'As a daughter of Indian immigrants, I'm proud to serve President Obama'

'As a daughter of Indian immigrants, I'm proud to serve President Obama'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Aditi Hardikar says she is proud to honour her parents' sacrifices by giving back to her community and country.

Technology, innovation to drive growth for HUL

Technology, innovation to drive growth for HUL

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Manwani said HUL was using technology across the value chain from manufacturing to distribution, marketing and advertising in its endeavour to be future-ready.

UP police goes hi-tech; deploys drones for crime fighting

UP police goes hi-tech; deploys drones for crime fighting

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

In his bid to transform Uttar Pradesh's 'poor law and order' image, Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday sought to showcase how the tech-savvy chief minister in him was out to use technology to control the unabated crime in Lucknow.

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Guaranteed returns for golden years? Go for annuities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh

3 mistakes to avoid while searching for a job

3 mistakes to avoid while searching for a job

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A one-for-all resume may not really help serve the purpose.

When Pranab and Rajiv Gandhi snuck into a bathroom!

When Pranab and Rajiv Gandhi snuck into a bathroom!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The President in his book,The Turbulent Years:1980-9, has written about the conversation he had with Rajiv Gandhi in a bathroom about prime ministership.

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Want to protect your child from the Blue Whale Challenge? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With ever evolving social media, the threat of child abuse often manifests itself in new avatars like the Blue Whale Challenge and Sarahah.

The ISIS threat is real, and not far away

The ISIS threat is real, and not far away

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Unlike Al Qaeda, ISIS recruiters are proactive and internet savvy. They know there is angst among Muslims about their helplessness even in a vibrant democracy like India, leave alone other parts of the world where Muslims live. So ISIS feeds them a regular diet of the golden age of the Ummah, creating for these youngsters a live yet make-believe world which is completely disconnected from the reality around them, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Want to make more money? These tips could be of help

Want to make more money? These tips could be of help

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Retail investors should not invest for bonus or dividend because in order to make money over the long term.

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'... it must network its battlefield units quickly, securely, robustly,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Centre rushes forces to Ayodhya, VHP leaders go into hiding

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The Centre has rushed additional security forces to Ayodhya to prevent the much hyped yatra that is being planned by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad in spite of a ban on it by the Uttar Pradesh government.

With pushing and plodding, India-Pakistan may still engage

With pushing and plodding, India-Pakistan may still engage

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'The China Pakistan Economic Corridor is Pakistan's number one preoccupation today -- and tensions with India and the $46 billion projects simply do not go together,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

How Lenskart plans to make you 'look good, feel good'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

With Katrina Kaif as brand ambassador, will Lenskart be able to steer customers away from local opticians and keep them loyal?

The year that was: 2014 tongue-in-cheek awards

The year that was: 2014 tongue-in-cheek awards

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

And it's that time of the year again. The time for accolades, the time for awards. But these are the awards you would rather not be the recipient. We are of course giving these awards to celebrate the most awesome or awful achievements a person could attain, and of course, these are being given out in absentia.

Group Buying Ideas This Wedding Season

Group Buying Ideas This Wedding Season

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Check out Group Buying Ideas for This Wedding Season. Budget constraints usually make us opt for a not-so-useful and inexpensive present for the newlyweds. Let's look at a few collective buying ideas that will fittingly demonstrate your good wishes this wedding season.

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Galaxy S6 is not pathbreaking but you can hold it with elan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Samsung's flagships never skimp on top-end hardware and this S6 no different.

'Any new govt project should be treated like a start-up'

'Any new govt project should be treated like a start-up'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

The government must be the initial driver.

Smartphone makers line up 70 new models

Smartphone makers line up 70 new models

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Companies bank on festive season to beat slow market blues

Your favourite Nawaz performance? Vote!

Your favourite Nawaz performance? Vote!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'No short cuts, no sensationalism, but sheer talent is responsible for Nawaz's position as one of the finest actors of his generation.'

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Social media helps up popularity of Indian women cricketers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

The impact of social media cannot be understated in the recent rise in the profile of women cricketers.

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

7 things SBI's Arundhati Bhattacharya will be remembered for

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Is the SBI chairman leaving the bank in a stronger and better position than what it was? Abhijit Lele finds out.

Cashless India is a non-starter, my friends

Cashless India is a non-starter, my friends

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

The poor can't withdraw their money from their bank account and other Indians live in constant fear of their money getting stolen by unscrupulous hackers, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Foreign e-commerce sites can be cheap but risky

Foreign e-commerce sites can be cheap but risky

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Be extra careful while using credit cards because there is a risk of misuse

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

We, the schizophrenic Indian audience

We, the schizophrenic Indian audience

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Vanita Kohli-Khandekar on why Indian media and entertainment quality will remain a national gripe and why we, the viewers, are not blame free.

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

India's 6 super achievers in Asia's powerful women list

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Six Indian women have made it to Asia's most powerful women list released by Forbes.

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Fund transfer through Facebook is meant for tech-savvy customers.

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

IT sector has lots of hope from the Union Budget 2014-15.

Honda Accord Hybrid drives home a point

Honda Accord Hybrid drives home a point

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The new Honda Accord Hybrid combines two worlds to offer a fitting blend of power and fuel efficiency.

Small investors to get a boost from Sebi's new norms

Small investors to get a boost from Sebi's new norms

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Minimum investment size under portfolio management services may be raised, so that small players can avoid risk.

5 compelling reasons to check your CIBIL Report

5 compelling reasons to check your CIBIL Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A healthy CIBIL Report and a high CIBIL TransUnion Score indicates that you are managing your loans and credit relationships well and are financially savvy

'Global jihad is here'

'Global jihad is here'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'When the first Islamic State flags appeared, it was called an aberration.' 'When videos appeared, they were termed exceptions!' 'It is high time we accepted that the global jihad is here.'

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rajiv Mehrishi's retirement to leave big shoes to fill

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Bureaucrats heading disinvestment and financial services usually don't get appointed as finance secretary.

BJP's 3 big political messages through GST

BJP's 3 big political messages through GST

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The GST's significance for the BJP's politics is as important as its implications for the Indian economy, says A K Bhattacharya.

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Markets headed higher, accompanied with volatility: Nimesh Shah

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Retail investors have matured and have moved away from investing in only in-vogue products, says the managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Prudential AMC.

Heard it on the Street: Reasons why we see big IPOs in every bull run

Heard it on the Street: Reasons why we see big IPOs in every bull run

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Reports have put the IPO pipeline between 19 and 30 issues, of Rs 10,000-20,000 crore or Rs 100-200 billion.

Want a job? Learn a skill, travel, get a life

Want a job? Learn a skill, travel, get a life

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

A degree may help you start your career, but it is only skills that will build your career.

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Bangladesh's War on Terror won't end soon

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

Sheikh Hasina's government has launched a relentless war against terrorism since the Dhaka cafe carnage in July 2016, but as Bangladesh's terror networks exploit new technologies and new tactics, the challenge to eliminate jihad gets tougher, points out Binodkumar Singh.