Heavy cross winds delay GSAT-18 launch by a day

The launch of India's latest communication satellite GSAT-18 onboard Arianespace rocket from Kourou in French Guiana has been deferred by a day due to heavy cross winds, Indian Space Research......

Aadhaar may have a lethal impact on the existence of India

'Biometric Aadhaar-based surveillance is not only about violation of privacy, but also about the treasure hunt for unprecedented financial surveillance and economic intelligence in the economic......

Is the future of education leaving India in the dust?

The digital revolution in education is coming at a most opportune time for India. Leadership in this is something India could seize, if only it had the vision, feels Rajeev Srinivasan. Part I: Why......

The Gurgaon factor

Sometimes, seemingly simple events leave a deep impression on one's mind. One Wednesday, threeweeks ago, a set of such events unfolded. The incidents did not reveal to me, anything that I had not......

Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India

Telsa has already received government approval for four of its models to be roadworthy in India. Palo Alto-based electric carmaker Tesla has initiated talks with the government on the modalities......

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968.At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.They......

Good to see Bikhchandani, Banga on the rich list

'To all the MBAs that burn the candle at both ends, travel half-a-million miles every year, and spend little or no quality time with their families, the rise to riches of Mr Bikhchandani and Mr......

Wipro Ventures plans to invest $150 million in tech start-ups

Wipro Ventures is currently managed by Biplab Adhya and Venu Pemmaraju and has so far invested in 16 early to mid-stage start-ups. While 11 of these start-ups are in the US, four are in lsrael and......