Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; Priyanka Joshi

Stories by Surajeet Das Gupta &Amp; Priyanka Joshi

R-Power plans 8,000-Mw plant in Gujarat

R-Power plans 8,000-Mw plant in Gujarat

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2010

Reliance Power (R-Power), a Reliance-Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) company, is close to finalising a gas-based power plant in Gujarat with a capacity of 7,000 Mw to 8,000 Mw. This would entail an investment of around Rs 30,000 crore, based on investment levels that are normally required for power projects at present.

Govt moots retail sector watchdog

Govt moots retail sector watchdog

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2010

The Centre is mulling over creation of an independent body to regulate the country's vast retail sector. The retail regulatory authority would ensure a level playing field for indigenous retail traders if the government opens the sector to more foreign participation. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs and Food has convened a meeting on July 8 in Delhi to discuss this and other proposals and chart a comprehensive plan for the sector, according to the agenda paper of the meeting.

MTN in talks to buy stake in Loop

MTN in talks to buy stake in Loop

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2010

Loop Telecom has been looking for a strategic investor for some time now and people close to the development said the telecom operator was willing to sell up to 45 per cent stake in the firm.

RCom may allow users to create own music tones

RCom may allow users to create own music tones

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2010

Initially, RCom users will be able to create their own caller tunes and ringtones by uploading the content through RCom's web interface.

Beware of 'FIFA mails'; cybercriminals at play

Beware of 'FIFA mails'; cybercriminals at play

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2010

Cybercriminals thrive on sporting events (and natural disasters) by sending e-mails that include offer for fake tickets, attached malware in videos containing FIFA highlights and fake FIFA merchandise offers.

Aim, shoot and upload online

Aim, shoot and upload online

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2010

A Web-based service provides offsite storage your photos and videos are protected and there is ample storage space for free.

Top firms in race for Team India sponsorship

Top firms in race for Team India sponsorship

Rediff.com   29 May 2010

Leading Indian companies are considering whether to bid for the India cricket team sponsorship for the next three years. The deadline for doing so is Saturday.

DoT-defence ministry row may hit 3G rollout

DoT-defence ministry row may hit 3G rollout

Rediff.com   25 May 2010

Fresh trouble seems to be brewing between the defence ministry and the Department of Telecommunications over spectrum and this could put a question mark on the launch of third generation telephony services in the country by March next year.

2G licence renewal may cost telcos Rs 1 lakh crore

2G licence renewal may cost telcos Rs 1 lakh crore

Rediff.com   21 May 2010

Eleven telcos, whose licences will expire between 2014 and 2021, will have to pay this 13-figure sum if the government accepts the telecom regulator's proposal of pricing second generation radio airwaves on the basis of prices determined at the just-concluded auction of third generation spectrum.

Looking for a LED TV? Here's help

Looking for a LED TV? Here's help

Rediff.com   20 May 2010

Panels made with light emitting diode (LED) technology are all set to replace liquid crystal display (LCD) ones in high-definition (HD) television sets.

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Rediff.com   17 May 2010

Online search giant Google's operating system (OS) for the mobile platform, Android, is fast gaining ground in the US. However, in India, Android trails with a single-digit market share.

3G rollout: Telcos may have to raise Rs 50,000 cr

3G rollout: Telcos may have to raise Rs 50,000 cr

Rediff.com   17 May 2010

The money constitutes nearly 26 per cent of the total domestic borrowing of the Indian corporate sector in 2008-09.

New norms have left enough scope for M&As: Trai

New norms have left enough scope for M&As: Trai

Rediff.com   15 May 2010

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) chairman J S Sarma said his recommendation to tweak the existing norms for mergers and acquisitions aims to prevent the union of two big companies or a big and a medium-sized operator, but it provides enough scope for mergers between others.

India Inc bats for Chinese telcos

India Inc bats for Chinese telcos

Rediff.com   14 May 2010

Indian telecom operators came out in open support of Chinese equipment makers, saying the government cannot deprive Indian consumers of the cutting-edge technology which these companies offer by denying security clearance to them.

New 2G norms to make govt richer by Rs 11,200 cr

New 2G norms to make govt richer by Rs 11,200 cr

Rediff.com   12 May 2010

Operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone-Essar, Aircel, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd and Idea Cellular might have to fork out over Rs 11,200 crore for having spectrum beyond 6.2 MHz, if the government accepts the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommendations.

Operators to pay more for 2G

Operators to pay more for 2G

Rediff.com   11 May 2010

Operators with more than 6.2 MHz of spectrum in GSM will have to cough up more if the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has its way. Trai is recommending sweeping changes in the country's telecom landscape by replacing the current subscriber-based allocation of 2G spectrum.

Maruti asks component suppliers to reduce costs

Maruti asks component suppliers to reduce costs

Rediff.com   10 May 2010

Maruti Suzuki has asked its 200-odd vendors to cut their component costs by three per cent across the board in this financial year.

New FDI norms for 'Indian' firms likely

New FDI norms for 'Indian' firms likely

Rediff.com   10 May 2010

FIPB may be asked to vet downstream projects.

 Google sharpens its image search results

Google sharpens its image search results

Rediff.com   6 May 2010

With a clear intent to capture the mobile phone consumer's attention, Google has redesigned its image search results on mobile phones in such a way that the screen's real estate is fully optimised.

Small car engine ready, says Bajaj

Small car engine ready, says Bajaj

Rediff.com   6 May 2010

Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj said the company has, in partnership with Renault-Nissan, developed India's most fuel efficient and least-polluting car engine.