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Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Look Who's Following Karan Johar's Footsteps!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Siddharth Roy Kapur's RKF aims to raise around $50 million by offering up to a 50 per cent stake in the company.

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmitting sensitive official documents, citing security concerns. The order, issued by the General Administration Department, states that these platforms are not designed to handle classified information and their security protocols may not meet the stringent standards required for official communications. It highlights potential risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and leaks of confidential information. The order emphasizes the importance of using government email facilities, instant messaging platforms, and secure networks for handling sensitive information. It also prohibits the use of digital assistants and smartphones during discussions on classified matters. The government has warned of disciplinary action for non-compliance with these directives.

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

'Human Beings Are Like Trees, We Keep Growing Till...'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'Your relationship with your child is changing every single day, ditto your relationship with your parents.'

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.

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Amazon to create 1 mn jobs in India by 2025, says Bezos

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The new jobs - created both directly and indirectly - will be across industries, including IT, skill development, content creation, retail, logistics, and manufacturing.

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Govt sends notice to Amazon, Flipkart for not showing country of origin

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Not displaying the mandatory information, including country of origin, on products sold on their platforms in India, draws government's attention.

This will be Arsenal's year, reckons star player

This will be Arsenal's year, reckons star player

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

'We believe in ourselves, we believe we're a top team.'

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Amazon slashes sellers' fees to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Amazon has increased the commission on non-core segments by 2-9 per cent.

Alanna Panday's Sassy, Playful Fashion

Alanna Panday's Sassy, Playful Fashion

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

With a flair for combining comfort and style, Alanna effortlessly serves up looks that are imitation worthy.

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Amazon has launched its next generation of echo devices with new features and design.

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Tough battle: Can Amazon beat Flipkart, Snapdeal?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The strategy these online marketplace companies follow in the next few months will determine whether Amazon gets to be the leader in 2017.

Microsoft regains top spot as best employer to work for in India: Randstad

Microsoft regains top spot as best employer to work for in India: Randstad

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Tech giant Microsoft regained the top spot in the list of best employers to work for in India in 2024, followed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Amazon, according to a Randstad Employer Brand Research report released on Wednesday. Microsoft had topped the list in 2022, but slipped to fifth in 2023. The 2024 list is based on responses from 3,507 people.

Amazon India launches global selling platform for businesses

Amazon India launches global selling platform for businesses

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

It would start with their products listing on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

The Most Watched OTT Series of 2024 Is...

The Most Watched OTT Series of 2024 Is...

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Non-fiction continues to grow with the most-watched unscripted show, Bigg Boss OTT S3 getting more than half the viewership that Panchayat (S3) got.

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Taking strong exception to Amazon Canada selling doormats depicting the Indian flag, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday asked the e-retailer to withdraw the products and tender an unconditional apology, failing which no official of Amazon will be granted Indian visa and the ones issued earlier will also be rescinded.

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

This is a film that should appear on every year-end 'Best of' list, recommends Mayur Sanap.

'India Is The No.1 Country Outside The US...'

'India Is The No.1 Country Outside The US...'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'India has the largest slate of local original content outside the US.'

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Gulabo Sitabo on Amazon: Producers earn Rs 20 crores profit

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Gulabo Sitabo was made with a budget of Rs 40 crore to Rs 45 crore. Amazon Prime bought the streaming rights for Rs 60 crore to Rs 65 crore, helping the producers make over Rs 20 crore.

Flipkart claws back, snatches market share from Amazon

Flipkart claws back, snatches market share from Amazon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Its share among top three e-commerce players grew to 57% in March 2017 from 45% in June 2016

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Amazon, in recent years, has emerged as a disruptive force in shopping, attracting millions of customers across the globe - the US and India in particular - to shop online.

2024's 10 Must Watch K-Dramas

2024's 10 Must Watch K-Dramas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma lists 10 shows that have her (Korean finger) heart.

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Amazon's e-reader gets a makeover

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Amazon also upgraded its 7-inch and 8.9 inch Fire tablets.

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Amazon readies plan to take on Walmart in India's retail space

Rediff.com17 May 2018

While the talks are still at a preliminary stage, sources said major retail players had held discussions with Amazon

Amazon adds 180,000 items for India every day!

Amazon adds 180,000 items for India every day!

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Amit Agarwal tells Suveen Sinha about how he implements an American entrepreneur's vision in a very Indian way.

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The many episodes in which the characters quarrel, sulk and rehearse would have been boring were it not for the music, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Amazon's mantra to beat rivals Flipkart, Snapdeal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

In India, Amazon has taken an open cheque policy by sinking in over $2 bn to grow its business and tried to build local innovations to help it score over local players Flipkart and Snapdeal.

Amazon narrows gap with Flipkart, tops Snapdeal

Amazon narrows gap with Flipkart, tops Snapdeal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Amazon signed up Motorola as an exclusive brand partner for its new devices, which in turn helped it grow

With Rs 4,470 cr war-chest Amazon gets ready to take on Flipkart

With Rs 4,470 cr war-chest Amazon gets ready to take on Flipkart

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Amazon's fresh investment in its India entities come at a time when the Seattle-based firm has faced losses in several of its business entities in India, such as seller services, wholesale, transportation services and digital payments, for the 2018-19 financial year.

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

Hathiram Chaudhary: A Hero For Our Times

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

We do not whistle for Hathiram Chaudhary. And yet the bond we feel towards him is spontaneous, almost effortless. This is because he shares something of our too-ideal dreams, our wry acceptance of our limitations, our useful frustrations, and our pointless sprints, explains Sreehari Nair.

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Olympics Movies That Will Amaze You

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Sports films have their own unique charm, but those centered on the Olympics and Olympians stand apart, depicting unparalleled tales of grit, guts, gumption, and glory.

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Amitabh-Ayushmann's Gulabo-Sitabo to premiere on Amazon

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Amazon Prime has reportedly bought the film's exclusive premiere rights at a whopping Rs 30 crore.

JioMart morphs into e-marketplace to take on Amazon and Flipkart

JioMart morphs into e-marketplace to take on Amazon and Flipkart

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Reliance Retail's digital commerce platform JioMart will morph into an e-marketplace offering multiple brands - from electronics, consumer durables, fashion and lifestyle, beauty, home, kitchen, and grocery - as it girds up to take on the likes of Amazon and Flipkart ahead of the festival season sales. India's largest retailer was in the process of onboarding third-party sellers these past few months, further increasing its selection across categories multifold. Its website and application offers general merchandise as well.

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Waack Girls Review: Worth A Watch

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

Waack Girls, that captures the moods of Kolkata, follows an oft-used template. So there's not much novelty to look for in the plot, but the actors are excellent, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Here's Where You Can Watch Fighter On OTT

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Patriotism, politics, pain, it's all there on OTT this week.

Amazon seeks cut in import duty on tablets

Amazon seeks cut in import duty on tablets

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Amazon plans to bring in its cheapest e-book reader maybe by the next year

Sensex sinks 540 pts as Amazon-RIL clash spooks investors

Sensex sinks 540 pts as Amazon-RIL clash spooks investors

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Bajaj Auto was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, tumbling around 6 per cent, followed by M&M, Reliance Industries (RIL), Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, SBI, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank. NSE Nifty tumbled 162.60 points or 1.36 per cent to 11,767.75.

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Bridgerton, Baahubali, Beasts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Lots of romance and action on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts

India's internet economy likely to reach $1 trillion by 2030: Experts

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's internet economy is estimated to reach $1 trillion by 2030, primarily due to e-commerce, which is expected to be worth $325 billion and rank third globally, according to industry experts. Last year marked a crucial turning point for India's e-commerce sector, with notable changes in consumer trends, technology, and regulations. InGovern Research Services, a leading corporate governance advisory firm, hosted a virtual roundtable to deliberate on the notable developments in India's e-commerce sector in 2023, with a particular focus on the essential role of customer trust in fueling its ongoing expansion.

Hi Alexa, should I buy Amazon Echo Spot?

Hi Alexa, should I buy Amazon Echo Spot?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Alexa powered Echo Spot lets you play music, control smart home devices, set alarms and make video calls.