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At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

According to global wealth intelligence and prospecting company Wealth-X, Buffett topped the list of the 10 biggest single charitable donors of 2014.

10 cities that are helping India prosper; Delhi tops

10 cities that are helping India prosper; Delhi tops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Smaller cities like Pune and Noida score better than 'Vibrant' Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

It was expected to be a friendly Bill for the IT outsourcing industry

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The president's moves will make it easier for entrepreneurs to work in the United States

The rise of a Silicon Valley in India

The rise of a Silicon Valley in India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Ever since India became a force to reckon with in software services, doing for clients what they want done, the big void that has been constantly talked about is its absence from the space of software products - those over which you own intellectual property rights.

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Many app makers have stopped work on their projects or abandoned them, mostly because of the lack of customers or limitations of the device.

Xiaomi to raise $1.5 billion in latest funding boost

Xiaomi to raise $1.5 billion in latest funding boost

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Xioami, currently the world's third-largest smartphone maker, is now planning to raise about $1.5 billion in its fifth round of financing, media reports said.

US polls: Indian American Ro Khanna concedes defeat

US polls: Indian American Ro Khanna concedes defeat

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

Indian-American Ro Khanna on Saturday conceded defeat after giving the seven-term Congressman and incumbent Mike Honda the toughest fight of his life for the Silicon Valley Congressional seat.

India, Israel to collaborate in fighting terror, cyber threats

India, Israel to collaborate in fighting terror, cyber threats

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Recognising evolving global terror threats, India and Israel have resolved to deepen cooperation in fighting the menace and collaborate in the field of cyber security.

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Review: Big Hero 6 is a whole lot of fistbumping fun

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Big Hero 6 is all heart, says Raja Sen.

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What makes it one of the most innovative places in the world? Ellen Petry Leanse, former Apple employee, leadership mentor and coach tells us.

US midterm polls: The desis who disappointed

US midterm polls: The desis who disappointed

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Iraq war veteran and Democrat Manan Trivedi tried his luck for the third time, but was trounced by Republican Ryan Costello, the Chester county commissioner for Pennsylvania's open seat in District 6

US midterm polls: Ro Khanna continues to trail, final result may take days

US midterm polls: Ro Khanna continues to trail, final result may take days

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Indian American Democrat Ro Khanna is still trailing against seven term incumbent Democrat Congressman Mike Honda in California's 17th Congressional District in the November 4 general election.

This 13-yr-old inventor just floored Intel with his start-up idea

This 13-yr-old inventor just floored Intel with his start-up idea

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The chip maker is putting money in his low-cost Braille printer project.

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

US midterm elections: Haley, Bera, Khanna lead Indian-American push

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

More than two dozen Indian-Americans are in electoral fray for the crucial US elections, but all eyes would be on three young leaders -- South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and Congressmen Ami Bera and Ro Khanna, who have made a mark in the country's politics.

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru from now

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru from now

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

It's official! Bangalore is now Bengaluru, Mangalore is Mangaluru and Mysore is Mysuru from Saturday as Karnataka turned 68.

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A Silicon Valley IT company in the US has been ordered to pay $40,000 in back wages to eight Indian workers who worked up to 122 hours a week and received as little as $1.21 an hour.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

Flipkart leases office space from Embassy in largest deal

Flipkart leases office space from Embassy in largest deal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

JLL had shortlisted over 10 developers and Embassy was selected after a long due and rigorous process of due diligence.

'Apple, FB to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs'

'Apple, FB to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

he popular social networking site recently began covering egg freezing, while the technology giant would start in January, spokespeople for the companies told NBC News.

The men behind India's first Bitcoin exchange

The men behind India's first Bitcoin exchange

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

The author meets the brains behind Unocoin, the first Indian Bitcoin exchange and merchant processor in India to have raised international funding.

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Five Indian-Americans have been named among the 400 richest people in the US by Forbes, a list topped by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for the 21st year in a row with a net worth of $81 billion.

Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Recipe for revival, or stagnation?

Yahoo-AOL merger proposal: Recipe for revival, or stagnation?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Google Inc is expected to command more than a third of the world's $140 billion digital advertising spending this year

Modi's wit keeps celebs, lawmakers hungry for more

Modi's wit keeps celebs, lawmakers hungry for more

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

'This speech is going to be more of a punishment. I spoke too much this afternoon' A tireless Prime Minister Narendra Modi left over 700 notable luminaries in peals of laughter with his quick wit and sense of humour during a dinner and reception hosted by Indian Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Taj-owned, The Pierre Hotel. In the presence of the who's who of desi Americans and US lawmakers, Modi once again thanked the Indian-Americans for their contributions and discussed his plans of developing India and the ties he hopes to nurture with America. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com presents a sneak-peak into the festive, grand dinner.

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Hours before Narendra Modi takes the stage at Madison Square Garden, fans thronged in thousands to the venue to catch their seats at the arena.

Acquisitions on their mind, global majors scout for Indian start-ups

Acquisitions on their mind, global majors scout for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Retail giants are looking at Indian start-ups in the big data and analytics space

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison steps aside

Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison steps aside

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Ellison and the two new co-CEOs each stressed that nothing would change under the new management structure, with Ellison staying on as executive chairman and chief technology officer.

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

India-US bilateral trade can reach $1 trillion by 2030

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Modi will meet President Obama at the White House on September 29 and 30, US officials said.

Are you ready for your first job?

Are you ready for your first job?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

How does one make a smooth transition from college to corporate life? Should you take up a job or start something of your own? Is there a way you can find out?

A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

A start-up millionaire turns angel investor after Google deal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

After selling out to Google, the 27-year-old has now turned into an angel investor.

Why is this new lingerie campaign so controversial?

Why is this new lingerie campaign so controversial?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Dear Kate has released it's new lookbook featuring tech bosses in their undies.

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Bangalore beats Mumbai, Delhi as airlines' favourite hub

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

The future certainly looks good for Bangalore.

Anand Mahindra, Chanda Kochhar on why India fails in innovation

Anand Mahindra, Chanda Kochhar on why India fails in innovation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The education system is very examination-oriented but an application of that knowledge is lacking, says Chanda Kochhar.

Apple's Cook stresses need to make workforce more diverse

Apple's Cook stresses need to make workforce more diverse

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Blacks and Hispanics make up about 18 percent of Apple's workforce, a ratio that is about triple of those of most other tech firms.

America should listen harder to India

America should listen harder to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Silicon Valley can be replicated, but this will only be achieved so long as fresh talent is welcomed by both our countries - a move that will surely spark a billion ideas and discoveries.

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Four Silicon Valley companies including Apple and Google failed to persuade a US judge to sign off on a $324.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit by tech workers, who accused the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other's employees.

Inspiring story of a poor farmer's son

Inspiring story of a poor farmer's son

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

He fought poverty. He fought racism. He sacrificed his football career for his family. Today, Varun Chandran, from a small Kerala village, is the CEO of his own IT company and a dollar millionaire.

Flipkart now aims to enter the $100-bn club

Flipkart now aims to enter the $100-bn club

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Also on Flipkart's to-do list is getting people from the Silicon Valley on its rolls.

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