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Can Microsoft regain ground lost to rivals?

Can Microsoft regain ground lost to rivals?

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Microsoft is promising a whole new user experience with its retooled and re-engineered offerings.

Monal Chokshi in Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame

Monal Chokshi in Stanford Athletics Hall of Fame

Rediff.com15 May 2010

Monal Chokshi became the first Indian-American to be inducted into Stanford University's Athletics Hall of Fame.

Farmers must climb down

Farmers must climb down

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The government's predicament is a result of its own doing: That of not ensuring adequate buy-in by the stakeholders before passage of the laws, notes Vivek Gumaste.

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Obama, the first Black American president, said Harris "is more than prepared for the job," adding that it is, "a good day for our country".

Farmers must call off chakka jam in the national interest

Farmers must call off chakka jam in the national interest

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The government and the farmers must come back to the negotiating table with only the interest of the country in mind, suggests Vivek Gumaste.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Why is India wasting its time chasing BlackBerry?

Why is India wasting its time chasing BlackBerry?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

A terrorist would not choose to use a BlackBerry that can be linked to his identity, says Prasanto K. Roy.

Surfing the Net? Beware of security threats

Surfing the Net? Beware of security threats

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

As spamming becomes more sophisticated, netizens need to be more careful.

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Riyaz Bhatkal's chat ID cracked, shows him in Karachi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The IM mastermind's account was created in 2012. Details will be sent to Pakistan to seek his extradition.

Trump raps US captain for spurning potential White House invite

Trump raps US captain for spurning potential White House invite

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Rapinoe was one of the first American athletes to join former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick's protest against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem.

When boys took up macho roles

When boys took up macho roles

Rediff.com7 May 2009

A look at heroes who decided to shed their boyish/lover boy image for a more macho one.

Live Chat: How to handle your boss

Live Chat: How to handle your boss

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Join us for a chat with Utkarsh Rai, author of Faster, Smarter, Higher, on Thursday, May 12, between 3 pm and 4 pm IST.

Most Dangerous Celebs In Cyberspace

Most Dangerous Celebs In Cyberspace

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Googling these celebs could harm your PC!

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Shammi Kapoor's son is ready to rumble!

Shammi Kapoor's son is ready to rumble!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

Shammi Kapoor's son Aditya is in his fifties and ready to roll.

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Six Indians found shot dead in California

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Six Indians were reportedly killed in a suspected case of murder-suicide in Santa Clara, California on Sunday night. Though the police refused to confirm their identities, news reported claimed that the victims were natives of Wayanad district in Kerala.The deceased were identified as Ayyankoli native Devarajan and his family members Suchitra, Asokan, Akhil, Neha and Ahna.The Santa Clara police remained unavailable for comment.

IT companies continue to reign at IITs

IT companies continue to reign at IITs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

On the second day of placements at the Indian Institutes of Technology, IIT Kharagpur saw IT biggies like Yahoo, Microsoft, and Adobe flock its campus, apart from companies like Amazon, JLLM, 3M and FICO.

Volunteers for rural, urban youth programmes

Volunteers for rural, urban youth programmes

Rediff.com2 May 2008

YMCA, an NGO working among the rural and urban poor especially the women, children and youth, needs volunteers.

Beware of phishing emails, cautions I-T dept

Beware of phishing emails, cautions I-T dept

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The I-T department on Monday cautioned the public against responding to emails originating from private addresses as tax personnel send communication only through official email addresses.

Recipe for success: He was worth $40 million at 18

Recipe for success: He was worth $40 million at 18

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Passion and not getting distracted by temporary failures are the keys to success, Gurbaksh Chahal, 27, told the 18th conference of the Network of Indian Professionals held in Toronto last month.

Rumours are false: California shooting survivor

Rumours are false: California shooting survivor

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Aabha cannot eat solid food as her intestine was badly damaged in the shooting. Another surgery, fifth after the tragedy, is needed to rebuild the intestine. But doctors are postponing the procedure till she regains health. "Without eating food, how can one regain health? If I eat some solid food it brings more pain," she said.

US elections: Lessons for Indian politicians

US elections: Lessons for Indian politicians

Rediff.com6 Nov 2008

Indian political parties could learn a few lessons from the digital media campaigning chapters of the US Presidential elections.

Google adds real-time updates to tackle Bing

Google adds real-time updates to tackle Bing

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

Bing clocks 18 million visits every month, while Google India has unique monthly visits of 753 million.. Analysts say while Bing is in its infancy, it can grow up rapidly once it powers Yahoo! searches across the world.

Microsoft joins other tech giants in fighting online snooping

Microsoft joins other tech giants in fighting online snooping

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The US-based firm, however said it does not have any direct evidence of customer data being breached illegally by the government.

IM techie remanded to police custody for 7 days

IM techie remanded to police custody for 7 days

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Mohammed Mansoor Ashgar Peerbhoy, the computer engineer accused of sending emails on behalf of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen about different blasts across the country, was on Monday remanded to seven days police custody by a Delhi court. Peerbhoy, a former employee of Yahoo, was brought to the capital by the Delhi police's Special Cell on February 28 for his alleged role in the serial blasts that rocked Delhi on September 13 last year.

IM techie remanded to ten-day police custody

IM techie remanded to ten-day police custody

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Mohammed Mansoor Ashgar Peerbhoy, the computer engineer accused of sending e-mails on behalf of terror outfit Indian Mujahideen about various serial blasts, was on Saturday sent to ten-day police custody by a Delhi court. The techie was arrested along with three others by the anti-terror cell of Mumbai Police last year. Public Prosecutor Rajeev Mohan said Peerbhoy, 31, headed the media cell of the terrorist outfit. He hacked WiFi networks in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

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

Should have entered search market sooner: MS

Should have entered search market sooner: MS

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

As Microsoft's new search engine Bing competes for market share with well-established rivals Google and Yahoo, chief executive Steve Ballmer on Thursday said the company should have entered the online search engine market earlier at the same time is willing to make investments in its search business over the next five years.

Google pre-empts Microsoft over relaunch

Google pre-empts Microsoft over relaunch

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Google pre-empted Microsoft's plans for a significant relaunch of its internet search service as it revealed on Tuesday changes to its own search results pages that echo some of the moves planned by its arch-rival.

Is the Blackberry email a security threat?

Is the Blackberry email a security threat?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

While other countries allow intelligence agencies to snoop on email, a host of other transactions, including e-commerce, using similar encryption levels will be affected.

Digital publishing coming of age

Digital publishing coming of age

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

As high-speed Internet access invades the average household, digital publishing is evolving into big business.

Will Kosmix be Google's nemesis?

Will Kosmix be Google's nemesis?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The US media world is suddenly agog with reports of Kosmix, a start up that could change the way people search the web, which also could be a potential threat to search engines like Google or Yahoo.

It is a revenge, claims <i>Indian Mujahideens</i>

It is a revenge, claims Indian Mujahideens

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

A terrorist organisation 'Indian Mujahideens' on Friday claimed responsibility for the serial bomb blasts in Uttar Pradesh, where at least 13 people were killed in Varanasi, Faizabad and Lucknow. Earlier, intelligence officers said Harkat-ul-Mujahideen had claimed responsibility.

'90 days notice period is cruel'

'90 days notice period is cruel'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'No one realises that people with 90 days waiting period are shopping around which naturally increases the cost of hiring.'

Meet America's most powerful young CEOs

Meet America's most powerful young CEOs

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

There are 21 chief executives no older than 40 who run US public companies worth at least $500 million. Here's who they are.

Mobiles will drive the Internet

Mobiles will drive the Internet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Mobile devices are getting more powerful, networks are becoming faster and we can see a lot more interesting services on them.

Accreditation for digital agencies

Accreditation for digital agencies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

In order to introduce standardisation between online publishers and agencies, the Internet and Mobile Association of India has introduced a credit policy and accreditation process for all agencies dealing with online advertisements.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Microsoft's cannibal sacrifice

Microsoft's cannibal sacrifice

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

In arguing for a $44.6 billion Yahoo! bid, Microsoft's chief executive says 'better that we cannibalize ourselves' as software and services shift online.

Online advertising takes off

Online advertising takes off

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Online Advertising has come of age as companies realise its potential. The online advertising market is expected to see phenomenal growth in the near future.