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Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Google campuses in Bengaluru, California to hold hackathon

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Non-profit Code for India, which inspires techies to volunteer their time and talent to the developing world, on Thursday announced that parallel India-US hackathon will be held at the Google campuses in Bangalore and in Mountain View, California.

5 arrested for being part of IS terror module remanded to 12 days police custody

5 arrested for being part of IS terror module remanded to 12 days police custody

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

In its application, the investigating agency stated that the accused need to be taken to Maharashtra and Rajasthan and it also wanted to question them on the possibility of recovering more explosives.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

India's coronavirus count 166; Kashmir reports first case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

The cases reported on Wednesday include a couple and their two-year-old daughter in Rajasthan who had recently returned from Italy. The patients belong to Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu and had returned from Italy on March 8.

BBC's success mantra in the digital age

BBC's success mantra in the digital age

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

BBC director Francesca Unsworth says havigna global product is need of the hour

Kansas Fear: Telugus in US told to talk in English

Kansas Fear: Telugus in US told to talk in English

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In a bizarre reaction to Srinivas Kuchibhotla's shooting at a restaurant in Kansas on Wednesday night, the Telangana American Telugu Association has advised the community to avoid communicating in Telugu in public places in the US.

'The new mantra is, reskill or perish'

'The new mantra is, reskill or perish'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'30 to 40% of the industry needs to be reskilled as existing jobs will go to automation.' 'Reskilling is required as some existing jobs will not be required in the future.'

H-1B system needs 'common sense' reforms: Congressman Ro Khanna

H-1B system needs 'common sense' reforms: Congressman Ro Khanna

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Let's fix the system, end the abuses but make sure we recognise the role of immigrants in creating jobs: Khanna.

Need to scale up and ramp down H-1B visas: Senator

Need to scale up and ramp down H-1B visas: Senator

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

In less than a week of Donald Trump being sworn in as the 45th US President, the "H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act" was introduced to prioritise American workers and restore fairness in visa programmes for skilled workers.

Vote: Who's the hottest March covergirl

Vote: Who's the hottest March covergirl

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Pooja, Disha or Sonam -- who gets your vote?

How to tackle fake news

How to tackle fake news

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The ability to make out fake news from real could save the coming generations a huge amount of conflict and heartburn, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms," Trump said in his address to the joint session of US Congress.

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The producer will wear these gold ornaments, but they will not part with Rs 30,000 or Rs 50,000 to pay the writer.'

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

#SydneyStabbing: Could it have been avoided?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The tragedy has sent an alert to outbound Indian IT professionals on how important it is to monitor your personal safety while abroad.

2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Zuckerberg leads the pack with a net worth of $47.1 billion.

African national racially abused in Bangalore

African national racially abused in Bangalore

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

First a major exodus of students from the North East, then an attack on a Manipuri girl in a car and now an assault on an African national in Bangalore. Ironically in all these incidents, the victims have complained of being racially abused while being assaulted.

6 success tips for start-ups

6 success tips for start-ups

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Anupam Pahuja, General Manager for Technology at PayPal Asia-Pacific in Singapore tells us what makes a successful start-up different from an average one.

Trump's flip-flop over H-1B lands him in controversy

Trump's flip-flop over H-1B lands him in controversy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Donald Trump said America needs highly skilled professionals.

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Ankit Fadia talks to Prasanna Zore about his roles and responsibilities as a brand ambassador of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' programme

The Making of A Terrorist

The Making of A Terrorist

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

How did Mansoor Peerbhoy, an academically bright, suave and soft-spoken young man, who never exhibited any jihadist tendencies, go on to head the Indian Mujahideen's media cell?

How I fought fatty liver and lost 16 kg in 75 days

How I fought fatty liver and lost 16 kg in 75 days

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Narayanan, 33 from Chennai shares his story.

More than murder, a public discourse most foul

More than murder, a public discourse most foul

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The public discourse surrounding the murder of Infosys techie Swathi begs for sanity. Sadly, there are no takers for it in Tamil Nadu as conspiracy theories -- some communally explosive -- keep cropping up. R Ramasubramanian reports.

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Sydney-style siege foiled in Britain

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Britain was just "days away" from a terrorist attack similar to the recent siege in a Sydney caf before Scotland Yard foiled it, the head of the Metropolitan Police has said.

Judith Faulkner: The billionaire who took on TCS

Judith Faulkner: The billionaire who took on TCS

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Judith Faulkner's entrepreneurial journey could well be a case study for people worldwide.

Thrashed for love: Bengaluru father beats up girl in public

Thrashed for love: Bengaluru father beats up girl in public

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

A man, said to be a Tamil Nadu police sub-inspector, allegedly beat up his daughter on a street in Bengaluru.

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Instead of enhancing the sum insured of your basic policy, a more cost-effective option is buying a super top-up policy.

I use H-1B visas, it should end, says Donald Trump

I use H-1B visas, it should end, says Donald Trump

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

IT professionals from India and major Indian IT companies are major beneficiary of H-1B.

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

'The focus now has to be on promoting Visaranai'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

'Police brutality and lock-up deaths have been relevant forever. I believe this is why the film has appealed to everybody. We can all relate to the subject. We read about it every day. It is this harsh truth, this reality in society that has struck a chord with the people.' Filmmaker Vetrimaaran gets ready for the big Oscar race.

Microsoft sues Indian company for technical support scam

Microsoft sues Indian company for technical support scam

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Microsoft is demanding a jury trial and seeking permanent injunction to restrain and enjoin the defendants from infringement of Microsoft's registered trademarks and from directly or indirectly engaging in false advertising or promotions regarding the quality or security of Microsoft software.

Bad credit score? You can still get a loan

Bad credit score? You can still get a loan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

A bad Cibil credit score can limit your borrowing options; however there are few other options which you can explore for credit.

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Davos Spotlight: 'New collared' jobs

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

We need to create collaborative and/or disruptive platforms like Uber and Airbnb in all sectors to ensure responsive and responsible inclusive growth, says C P Gurnani.

Shopping 3.0 is here

Shopping 3.0 is here

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Turbocharged with technology is becoming the Holy Grail of retail.

Charlie Hebdo and lessons for intolerant India

Charlie Hebdo and lessons for intolerant India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Rise up for the right to offend. Let there be no holy cow, person, religion, ideology that cannot be criticised, ridiculed, parodied, lampooned. That's what differentiates you from the bigots who entered Charlie Hebdo, says Mango Indian.

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Tech firms use World Cup to engage employees

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Fanfare of FIFA World Cup 2014 travels continents as Indian techies root for the tournament

Why Trump has left Obama's legacy in ashes

Why Trump has left Obama's legacy in ashes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Trump's desecration of all that Obama represented can be seen at different levels: Personal, political, systemic and structural,' explains Ambassador B S Prakash.

Review: 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam is disappointing

Review: 32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam is disappointing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

32aam Adhyayam 23aam Vaakyam is a disappointing affair because of the careless handling of the subject, says Paresh C Palicha.

Should there be an emoji about periods?

Should there be an emoji about periods?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

'Emojis were conceived to add a dash of pizzazz to our text lives.' 'That's what they do still.' 'Hoping that they will usher social change is optimism on steroids,' says Shuma Raha.

Why India's telecom secretary feels like a chess player

Why India's telecom secretary feels like a chess player

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'I feel more like a chess player, thinking for long hours how to make the next move," Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan tells Surajeet Das Gupta.

India's 'Osama' who masterminded 2008 Gujarat blasts arrested

India's 'Osama' who masterminded 2008 Gujarat blasts arrested

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

He was arrested after a 'brief exchange of fire'.