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Amazon Kindle Fire HD: What makes it rock

Amazon Kindle Fire HD: What makes it rock

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Both the 7-inch and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD tabs are built for people who consume media, and if one is looking for a tablet for doing just that, these are the devices.

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'People are talking about my character and about my performance. That is overwhelming for me.'

VOTE: Like Rakul Preet's nearly naked look?

VOTE: Like Rakul Preet's nearly naked look?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Vote for Rakul Preet Singh's best showstopping look.

Vedantu lays off 424 employees as it expects a scarcity of capital

Vedantu lays off 424 employees as it expects a scarcity of capital

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Edtech unicorn Vedantu has laid off 424 employees, about 7 per cent of its workforce, according to a blog post shared by the Bengaluru-based firm. This comes as the focus in the edtech space has shifted to profitability, according to experts. The lay-off comes days after the company fired 200 contractual and full-time employees, at a time when offline schools and colleges are opening up and learning is evolving into a more nuanced blended delivery model with a mix of online and offline.

Udaan lays off about 180 employees in a move to drive cost-efficiency

Udaan lays off about 180 employees in a move to drive cost-efficiency

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Udaan - India's largest business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce company - has laid off about 180 employees, or 4-5 per cent of its workforce of 4,000, in a move to drive cost efficiency, revealed sources. They said the layoffs have happened across various department functions. The layoffs have happened at a time when the Bengaluru-based firm is trying to turn into a publicly listed entity in 18-24 months.

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The glory of some of the tablets in the market will be stolen following the entrance of Amazon's Kindle Fire, not including Apple's iPad of course. Amazon and Kindle are trusted names which is exactly what other tablet computers lack. Still, let me point out top alternatives to Kindle Fire in this article.

Amazon Kindle Fire: 11 things you must know

Amazon Kindle Fire: 11 things you must know

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

We had been hearing about the Amazon tablet for quite some time. The rumour mill has been put to rest after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launched the latest Kindle. Now, that the secret is out of the box, we take a look at the bells and whistles Fire has to offer.

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Suzhal: The Vortex Review

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Even though each episode is about an hour long, you won't reach even blink: Divya Nair applauds Suzhal: The Vortex.

Amazon Kindle Fire: Will it be an iPad-killer?

Amazon Kindle Fire: Will it be an iPad-killer?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Unveiled this week, and getting launched on November 15, the Kindle Fire from Amazon is said to be a premium product at a non-premium price and is anointed as an iPad-killer. Here's how the two tablet PCs stack against each other, spec-by-spec.

ISPs find work-from-home has boosted demand for data

ISPs find work-from-home has boosted demand for data

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Feedback from telecom members indicated a 10 per cent increase in traffic, but no fears of choked networks. Telcos currently use 65-70 per cent of the network capacity. In other words, they have enough additional capacity to handle the new pressure without clogging the system.

Amazon to start manufacturing devices in India

Amazon to start manufacturing devices in India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Amazon on Tuesday said it will begin manufacturing Amazon devices, including Fire TV sticks, in Chennai later this year in partnership with Foxconn's subsidiary, Cloud Network Technology.

'Even if people are struggling, they are still holding onto hope'

'Even if people are struggling, they are still holding onto hope'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

'We are wondering if this will ever get over, if there will be a light at the end of the tunnel.'

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

The Best of Priyanka Chopra, RANKED!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

One of the most famous Indian faces on the planet, everything Priyanka Chopra Jonas learned, she learned it on the job.

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.

Labour unrest in Kerala lands children's garments producer Kitex in a spot

Labour unrest in Kerala lands children's garments producer Kitex in a spot

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Kerala-based Kitex Garments, the world's second-largest children's garments producer, has landed in trouble after sporadic violence at its workers' camp led to an attack on the local police, injuring at least five officers. The local police told Business Standard that at least 156 migrant workers were detained after the incident and around 50 have been arrested so far. A decision on any possible action against the company will be taken after the investigation.

JBL Cinema SB450 is made for watching movies, TV shows and matches

JBL Cinema SB450 is made for watching movies, TV shows and matches

Rediff.com9 May 2018

But read this before you decide to splurge on one.

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO; Andy Jassy named successor

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO; Andy Jassy named successor

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon as an online bookseller nearly three decades ago, will step down as the CEO of the $1.7 trillion global retail giant in the third quarter of 2021 with Andy Jassy being named his successor.

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

ALIENS, SERIAL KILLERS And A LOVE STORY

ALIENS, SERIAL KILLERS And A LOVE STORY

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Aliens, serial killers, time loops, disasters, Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week.

Jalsa Review

Jalsa Review

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah are powerhouse talents and are tailor-made for Jalsa's overwrought premise, notes Sukanya Verma.

Sardar Udham review

Sardar Udham review

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

You neither get goosebumps nor the adrenaline rush of desh bhakti, which a film like Sardar Udham should give every Indian, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Why Pushpa Is Such A Huge Hit

Why Pushpa Is Such A Huge Hit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'A well made masala film will never go out of fashion. Pushpa proved it yet again.'

Guyana Amazon Warriors defend lowest total in CPL history

Guyana Amazon Warriors defend lowest total in CPL history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

The win put Guyana Amazon Warriors on joint top with four points from three games.

EPL PIX: Liverpool lose to Leicester, Spurs held

EPL PIX: Liverpool lose to Leicester, Spurs held

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Gifts For Dad Under 5,000

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Choose from a range of accessories to make his life easy, enjoyable and stress-free.

Life is tough for India's gig workers

Life is tough for India's gig workers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

The recent protests by employees of Urban Company and the case of a a Zomato delivery executive who died in a road accident point to the severely straitened condition of gig workers during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Budget 2021 had promised several measures to help the cause of gig economy workers, but most of them are yet to see the light of day. Even after a year, the country's gig workers continue to be without any social security cover or a minimum wage guarantee. "In Budget 2021, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the government is looking toward including migrant and gig workers for social security benefits," says Srinivas Kotni, managing partner, Lexport, a consulting firm. Parliament had passed the Code on Wages in 2019 and Code on Industrial Relations, Social Security and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions in 2020.

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

10 Ways To Spice Up Your Sex Life

10 Ways To Spice Up Your Sex Life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Your relationship can still be as intimate as before. All you have to do is to try some new blings, keep note of a few slings, and have an open mind for new things.

4 Tips For A Healthy Sex Life

4 Tips For A Healthy Sex Life

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Whatever you plan on doing, make sure you do it with an intention of you really caring about HER sexual happiness.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Pay Rs 249/month and get contents from other apps on Tata Sky

Pay Rs 249/month and get contents from other apps on Tata Sky

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The service will initially offer digital content from, Hotstar, Sun NXT, Eros NOW, Hungama Play via a single subscription fee of Rs 249 a month

81% consumers back e-commerce rules, want clarity on services-based biz

81% consumers back e-commerce rules, want clarity on services-based biz

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

As many as 81 per cent people support having rules for consumer e-commerce, but want more services-based platforms to have more clearly defined roles, a survey by community social media platform LocalCircles has found. The survey asked respondents to answer questions based on the recent draft Rules proposed by the ministry of consumer affairs. The responses found 81 per cent consumers wanting sales of products and services over electronic or digital networks to be governed by a set of electronic commerce rules.

Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Brazil's Amazon rainforests burn at record rate

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Fires are raging at a record rate in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and scientists warn that it could strike a devastating blow to the fight against climate change. Although more than 72,000 fires have raged since the year began, over 9,500 new infernos have ignited since last Thursday, according to Brazil's space research centre INPE. There has been an 83 per cent surge in forest fires since the same period last year and the highest number since records began.

Apple revs up India offering with new iMac, iPads and iPhone

Apple revs up India offering with new iMac, iPads and iPhone

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

The new iMac, two iPads and iPhone 12 and 12 Mini will be open for ordering starting April 30, just like in the US, the UK, China and Japan.

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Does Modi have an Economic Road Map?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Pragmatism and flexibility is a virtue. An untethered and short-term approach to policymaking is a flaw, argues Mihir S Sharma.

Why is Akshay on fire?

Why is Akshay on fire?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Akhshay Kumar to make his digital debut.

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Shrinking screens: Is cable TV dying in India?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

For years it has been evident that fibre and DTH would give tough competition to cable in India where regulatory overload has mutilated an already warped industry structure. OTT added fuel to the fire. From Rs 27,000 crore in 2010, cable's share of subscription revenues is now estimated at Rs 13,000 crore.

Durgamati review

Durgamati review

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Durgamati's idiocy knows no bounds, observes Sukanya Verma.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Silver Lake to invest additional Rs 1,875 cr in Reliance Retail

Silver Lake to invest additional Rs 1,875 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

US private equity firm Silver Lake Partners will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore in the retail arm of Reliance Industries, the Indian firm said in a statement on Wednesday.