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'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'When a person is capable of infecting 50 others, will you think about the privacy of the person or about protecting the lives of people?'

Mutual funds set for digital disruption

Mutual funds set for digital disruption

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Mutual funds aspirants have the option of snapping up smaller AMCs or applying for a new licence.

8 tips to make the most of the lockdown

8 tips to make the most of the lockdown

Rediff.com24 May 2020

Neeraj MS, 25, a social worker at NIMHANS in Bangalore shares some tips:

Hotels to restaurants, aggregators' discounts come home to bite

Hotels to restaurants, aggregators' discounts come home to bite

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

As regular promotional discounts and offers rolled out by well-funded apps determine the demand trend, online hospitality aggregators face growing discontent from restaurants and hotels over commissions and pricing power.

Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Register for vaccination through Co-WIN portal, not app: Govt

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The Union Health Ministry said on Monday that the Co-WIN app on Play Store is meant for use only by administrators, and that registration and booking for appointment for COVID-19 vaccination has to be done through the portal.

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The SmartGPA app automatically predicts college students' grade point average based on their cellphone data that tracks their study, party and other habits.

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Work From Home: Tips you can follow

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Six working professionals tell us how they balance time between work and family.

Tips to save: Invest in equity

Tips to save: Invest in equity

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Rediff reader Murali Krishnan Ambati, 47, from Bengaluru shares an interesting formula to save money.

Bike review: Suzuki has got a winner in the Gixxer

Bike review: Suzuki has got a winner in the Gixxer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The Suzuki Gixxer is a terrific effort to bring back glory to the Japanese automaker in the 150cc segment, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"The most successful governments in Afghanistan tend to be those who have the biggest tents, which would include all communities and therefore leave all communities satisfied after a point and do not create massive resentments. Now, this is not a government which I would imagine would successfully govern Afghanistan," Dalrymple, the historian said.

A day with CM Raman Singh on campaign trail

A day with CM Raman Singh on campaign trail

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Led by Raman Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party has ruled Chhattisgarh for three consecutive assembly terms ever since a resounding victory by his party ousted the then Congress leader Ajit Jogi's three-year-old government in 2003.

New Apple iOS update: Siri now understands Indian English

New Apple iOS update: Siri now understands Indian English

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

iOS operating system provides Indian English support to its digital personal assistant.

'Wife wants to live separate with child'

'Wife wants to live separate with child'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Want to lose weight? Parul has a secret TIP

Want to lose weight? Parul has a secret TIP

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The actor reveals her favourite workouts and the simple secrets that help keep her in shape.

Family Man: How Dhriti did the MURDER scene

Family Man: How Dhriti did the MURDER scene

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'After the shoot, I was like, "Yeh maine kiya hai?"'

Review: Is the OnePlus 7 Pro worth Rs 58,000?

Review: Is the OnePlus 7 Pro worth Rs 58,000?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The OnePlus 7 Pro may not be a budget flagship phone, but it definitely offers the best 'value for money'.

This 50-inch LED costs just Rs 40,000... And it's worth it

This 50-inch LED costs just Rs 40,000... And it's worth it

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

The TV has a slim LED screen that offers good viewing angles. It is fit to be mounted on the wall or placed on its feet in a spacious bedroom, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Samsung Galaxy Gear: Is it really worth buying?

Samsung Galaxy Gear: Is it really worth buying?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Does the recent price cut make the once exorbitantly priced watch, with still limited phones to work with, an attractive option now? Let's take a closer look.

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Over 1 mn citizens registered on Co-WIN portal so far

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Vaccines provided to beneficiaries at the government health facilities will be entirely free of cost, while private facilities cannot charge the beneficiary a sum above Rs 250 per person per dose (Rs 150 for vaccines and Rs 100 as operational charges).

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Fairfax Financial Holdings made three investments in a month

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Will Silicon Valley CEOs have second thoughts about India?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

'In today's digitalised world, news about the prevalence of such intolerant groups with their pathological animosity towards the minorities cannot remain a secret.' 'Silicon Valley CEOs will undoubtedly factor in such disturbing inputs as they draw up their investment plans.'

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

With a passable built material, and decent battery back up, the chances of the phone commanding premium price dwindled quite early. Anybody with a budge of thirty thousand plus will gladly go for something more worthy like Moto X Style

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

How This Teen Plans to Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

14-year-old Vinisha Umashankar has been creating a buzz with her solar-powered ironing cart. The youngest finalist of the Duke of Cambridge's The Earthshot Prize 2021, she is a shining example of why one is never too young to help the environment.

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Evolution of branchless banking in India

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

For people at the bottom of the pyramid, which I would rather address as mass market or emerging class; the primary challenge in accessing banking services are not just affordability but applicability and accessibility of services.

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Ashish Narsale asks if you will be able to hold this bezel-less flagship phone on the road or juggle it in a train, like you do with other phones, or share memory-heavy 4k videos?

Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

With its fluidic design, Santa Fe looks and powerful engine under the hood, Hyundai Creta is quite an interesting SUV

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Even though Note 4 happens to be a marquee device, it faces stiff competition from iPhone 6 Plus and Sony Xperia Z3. Having said that, we bring you features of this phone that sets it apart from the competition.

Google chips in with $5,00,000 for child safety

Google chips in with $5,00,000 for child safety

Rediff.com18 May 2015

Google has donated over $100 million in grants.

6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

6 anti-hacking solutions for Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Here are six ways your online account can be hacked into, and some simple yet effective ways to protect your Internet avatar.

Apple to offer mobile payments service in UK in July

Apple to offer mobile payments service in UK in July

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Apple Pay will be available in 250,000 locations across the UK.

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Budget 2018-19:What's costlier, what's cheaper

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Many imported things became costlier as Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday hiked customs duties on these products in the Union Budget 2018-19.

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

You're like Diwali lamps spreading light: Modi to Indians in Japan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

The PM said Japan and the Indian diaspora has a big role to play in India's growth story.

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

PHOTOS: Celebrations outside Amma's, Didi's residences

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Even before the trends started coming, eager party workers were seen glued to their smart phones viewing the counting progress online.

'Be smart with your money and you will see best results'

'Be smart with your money and you will see best results'

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Raamdeo Agrawal says, an investor should figure out if the company actually makes money or not, making an investment comes later.

Google may replace passwords with physical keys

Google may replace passwords with physical keys

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The firm's security experts, including an Indian, are set to publish their findings next month, the Daily Mail reported.

Manmohan Singh releases Congress manifesto, promises better future for Punjab

Manmohan Singh releases Congress manifesto, promises better future for Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Hailing the Congress manifesto as a visionary document promising to shape a better future for Punjab, Dr Singh said the Parkash Singh Badal-led government mismanaged the state and failed to harness its full potential.

10 things to know about the Bose QC35 II headphones

10 things to know about the Bose QC35 II headphones

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

The new headphones have all the performance and features of the original QC35 and more.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

How OnePlus became the No.1 smartphone in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

The five-year-old Chinese brand's assent to the summit comes after a year of astounding rise -- often growing by over 200 percent a quarter, reports Arnab Dutta.

How to protect your online data from hackers

How to protect your online data from hackers

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Beware, it's not just criminals who want your data!