It works like this: First you download and install an instant messenger on you computer. This software then helps you build a list of people who use your brand of instant messenger. The software also tells you when people on your list are online. If you see a friend or colleague indicated as being online, you can type a short message that can be delivered to her within fractions of a second. Your friend can reply instantly.

Rediff Bol is an extremely easy to use instant messenger. It does not have a jangle of confusing technical features. Rediff Bol is also very fast to download. You can have it on your computer within minutes.

Besides, you can pick a version of Rediff Bol that also lets you send messages in Indian languages while using a regular English keyboard!

How do I start?
Go to the Rediff Bol home page. Download it and install it after reading the extremely simple instructions on the page. You will need a Rediffmail username and password to activate this service. Get one by visiting the Rediffmail registration page.

Rediff Bol has a 'conference' feature that allows several people to message each other simultaneously. It also provides quick access to Rediffmail and RediffSearch, which lets you search over one billion Web pages on the Internet.