Kiran Rathee &Amp;Amp; Archis Mohan

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Airtel overcomes Jio challenge; adds 1 mn users

Airtel overcomes Jio challenge; adds 1 mn users

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2017

The incumbent operators faced the onslaught of free offers and cheaper rates from Jio.

Telcos take smartphone battle to Bharat

Telcos take smartphone battle to Bharat

Rediff.com   23 Oct 2017

Battleground shifts to rural and small towns, where user base aspires to upgrade to smartphones.

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2017

'We appreciate his positive evaluation of the relationship and share his optimism about its future directions.' 'We look forward to welcoming him in India next week for detailed discussions on further strengthening of our partnership,' the MEA said on Friday.

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Why Pranab was reluctant to join UPA govt

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2017

Manmohan Singh, reveals the former President, was keen that either P Chidambaram or Montek Singh Ahluwalia be the finance minister.

RCom will re-absorb 4,000 employees who had been sent to Ericsson

RCom will re-absorb 4,000 employees who had been sent to Ericsson

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2017

With the addition of 4,000 employees, the RCom staff strength is estimated to rise to 9,500

Airtel offers 4G smartphone at Rs 1,399!

Airtel offers 4G smartphone at Rs 1,399!

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

In a dig at Jio's Rs 1,500 4G-enabled feature phone, the Sunil Bharti Mittal-led company said its smartphone would be made available for the price of a feature phone

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

RSS outfits plan anti-govt stir with non-Parivar groups

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2017

BMS, a union affiliated to RSS, plans rally at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on Nov 17; SJM to protest on Oct 29.

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Congress finally finds its feet on social media

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2017

The party is finding increasing acceptability in the 18-35 years age group with Rahul Gandhi adding a million followers in the past 2 months and Facebook and Twitter also seeing similar spikes.

Yechury, Karat headed for showdown over aligning with Congress

Yechury, Karat headed for showdown over aligning with Congress

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2017

While Karat is opposed to any understanding with the Congress, Yechury is of the view that the situation warrants putting together a national alternative to the BJP, reports Archis Mohan.

'Growth in last quarter dipped... but economy will recover'

'Growth in last quarter dipped... but economy will recover'

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2017

'Challenges will come but we will stay the course. No big step can be taken if one is afraid of criticism. We will not flinch from criticism,' says Railways Minister Piyush Goyal.

5G will be rolled out by 2020

5G will be rolled out by 2020

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2017

India is looking at 5G technology as a major opportunity in terms of offering services tailored for rural India like telehealth, tele-education and bandwidth-heavy applications

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

BJP's social media warrior-in-chief

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2017

Amit Malviya has been pilloried for allegedly threatening journalists, indulging in fake news and generally bringing a bad name to his party.

Centre likely to bring Women's Reservation Bill in winter session

Centre likely to bring Women's Reservation Bill in winter session

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

The move would help the PM Modi shape a women-centric narrative.

Yechury, Karat camps headed for a showdown before party congress

Yechury, Karat camps headed for a showdown before party congress

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2017

While Yechury feels CPI-M should unite with others to fight the 'growing danger of fascistic forces', Karat camp says it should fight the BJP, but not have any leaning towards the Congress or other opposition parties.

Modi's reshuffle: Who's in, who's out

Modi's reshuffle: Who's in, who's out

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2017

The theme of the reshuffle is to fulfill Modi's earlier promise of 'maximum governance, minimum government.' Some key ministries are likely to be merged.

App developers, read this before sharing users' data

App developers, read this before sharing users' data

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2017

Unauthorised sale of data to third parties will land developers in trouble.

Modi's blueprint for 2019: Building a 'New India'

Modi's blueprint for 2019: Building a 'New India'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2017

The vision of a 'New India' would talk about constructing a nation where the so-called appeasement of religious minorities would stop, Hinduism would be accorded "due status" and there will be one law for all citizens, including for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Archis Mohan.

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2017

A Chinese company named Shanghai AdUps has been sending massive data about phones and users to servers in China.

Why govt is breathing down Alibaba's neck

Why govt is breathing down Alibaba's neck

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2017

RJio's LYF, Videocon and other smartphone makers to also get notices

Assam floods: The China connection

Assam floods: The China connection

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2017

China violates agreement, didn't share Brahmaputra hydrological data.