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The world's richest man owns this magnificent museum

The world's richest man owns this magnificent museum

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Carlos Slim, the world's richest man has opened one of the world's most amazing museums.

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

Railways mulls private-run trains in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah stretches

Railways mulls private-run trains in the Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah stretches

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

On these routes, the train speed would also be increased to above 160 kmph over the next four or five years by revamping the entire signaling, tracks and fencing.

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The decision of the United Progressive Alliance government to increase surveillance of phones and the Internet has come under flak from human rights groups, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

"As so far, 12 people died and another 125 were injured," China Daily reported.

Biggest telecom companies in the world

Biggest telecom companies in the world

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Telecommunication is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

Samsung plans 5G field trials in India by Q1 of next year

Samsung plans 5G field trials in India by Q1 of next year

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Across the world, there are around 150 trials on 5G currently going on and India has lagged behind. The government has now formed a committee which will look exclusively at developing a model for conducting 5G field trials, reports Kiran Rathee.

VSNL wraps up Primus for Rs 75 cr

VSNL wraps up Primus for Rs 75 cr

Rediff.com9 May 2006

A VSNL statement at the Bombay Stock Exchange said that the completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions precedent and is expected to be over in next few weeks.

Asia's leading mobile operators form alliance

Asia's leading mobile operators form alliance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

The Asia-Pacific Mobile Alliance plans to promote voice, video and data via members' GSM/GPRS and W-CDMA networks.

How Bharti Airtel plans to raise funds to fuel future growth

How Bharti Airtel plans to raise funds to fuel future growth

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The board of Bharti Airtel approved the rights issue to raise up to Rs 25,000 crore through the issuance of fully paid up shares at a price of Rs 220 per share and to raise an additional Rs 7,000 crore via the foreign currency perpetual bond issue.

Miss Diva 2013: Will Manasi Moghe be the next Ms Universe?

Miss Diva 2013: Will Manasi Moghe be the next Ms Universe?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Indore girl all set to represent India at the Miss Universe contest.

5G likely to be launched by 2020 in India

5G likely to be launched by 2020 in India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The 5G road map pursued by India should not only move the country forward but also result in progress of weaker sections of society.

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Is there no law left in country? Angry SC lets fly at babu, telcos in AGR case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the managing directors and directors of telcos and other firms to explain why contempt action be not taken against them for non-compliance of its order to pay adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of Rs 1.47 lakh crore to the department of telecommunications.

Now, an inception-style machine to decode dreams

Now, an inception-style machine to decode dreams

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

In a new study, neuroscientist Yukiyasu Kamitani and colleagues at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International in Kyoto, Japan monitored three young men as they tried to get some sleep inside an fMRI scanner while the machine monitored their brain activity.

Can Motorola Moto X threaten Samsung?

Can Motorola Moto X threaten Samsung?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A look at 7 special and unique features of Motorola Moto X -- features that make the device adorable and first of its own kind. These features can soon pose a major threat to Samsung -- the top manufacturer in the smartphone industry. Till then, keep your finger crossed!

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'The attacks made clear to all the Gulf States that Pakistan was the nursery and sanctuary of extremist violence and that this violence threatened all the countries in the region.'

Unified telecom, TV licence likely

Unified telecom, TV licence likely

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

14 infrastructure sectors crying for attention

14 infrastructure sectors crying for attention

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Let's take a look at 14 infrastructure sectors that need immediate attention.

RIL demerges power, financial, telecom business

RIL demerges power, financial, telecom business

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Reliance Industries has approved the demerger of power, financial and telecommunication services, the three entities that went to Anil Ambani as part of the settlement he reached with elder brother Mukesh.

Ambani brothers to extend corporate kinship in telecom

Ambani brothers to extend corporate kinship in telecom

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Mukesh and Anil will announce two more infrastructure-sharing agreements by mid-June.

Why India should take care of the telecom sector

Why India should take care of the telecom sector

Rediff.com6 Jul 2013

DoT, has decided that it will not cancel the GSM licences of dual-technology companies.

70% Nokia mobiles made in Chennai flout radiation norms: DoT

70% Nokia mobiles made in Chennai flout radiation norms: DoT

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

According to a top DoT official, there have been random checks at different factories of different handset makers and respective teams have submitted their reports.

Now, you might fix your boss' pay

Now, you might fix your boss' pay

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Sushma Swaraj: A politician of many firsts

Sushma Swaraj: A politician of many firsts

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

She had many firsts to her credit such as being the youngest cabinet minister in the Haryana government, first woman chief minister of Delhi and the first woman spokesperson for a national political party in the country.

Kerala seeks NIA probe after 'suspicious trawler' seized

Kerala seeks NIA probe after 'suspicious trawler' seized

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

A case against the crew were registered under sections of Maritime Zones Act, Suppression of Unlawful Activities Against Safety of Maritime Act.

VSNL to buy Direct Internet for Rs 75 cr

VSNL to buy Direct Internet for Rs 75 cr

Rediff.com8 May 2006

Videsh Sanchar Nigam said on Monday it as signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Direct Internet Ltd and its subsidiary for Rs 75 crore (Rs 750 million).

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

How Tech Mahindra plans to use 5G to boost revenue

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Tech Mahindra is building 5G use cases with US-based hospitals to help manage devices remotely and eventually manage remote surgeries that will require seamless network connectivity.

Birla questions Sibal on Idea licence

Birla questions Sibal on Idea licence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Says inordinate delay on this and other issues raised by firm earlier are impacting investor confidence.

Anil Ambani all set to sell RCom's spectrum to Jio

Anil Ambani all set to sell RCom's spectrum to Jio

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Supreme Court had asked the government to issue RCom a NoC for spectrum sale to Reliance Jio Infocomm by December 9 if it furnishes a corporate guarantee of Rs 1,400 crore

India to add 11.5 lakh jobs in first half of FY20: Report

India to add 11.5 lakh jobs in first half of FY20: Report

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Retail, logistic, educational services and fast moving consumer goods and durables alone will add around 1.66 lakh, 1.49 lakh, 1.17 lakh and 1.10 lakh jobs respectively.

'Powerful' future ahead for lithium-ion battery

'Powerful' future ahead for lithium-ion battery

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Lithium-ion battery would be doubly efficient in near future.

World's top 20 nations with telephone connections

World's top 20 nations with telephone connections

Rediff.com21 May 2013

From being an inevitable part of the telecommunication services, landline devices are becoming outdated.

RCom confirms talks with Batelco for stake sale

RCom confirms talks with Batelco for stake sale

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

As per the company website, Reliance Globalcom owns undersea cable system spanning 65,000 km, which connects 40 business markets in India, Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the US.

DoT asks Idea, Voda to provide info on mobile Internet users

DoT asks Idea, Voda to provide info on mobile Internet users

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

DoT officials said instructions have been issued to Idea and Vodafone to provide the requisite information to IB at the earliest.

Spectrum bid: Telecom operators file applications

Spectrum bid: Telecom operators file applications

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Sources at the department of telecommunications confirmed that Bharti Airtel has submitted application to bid for airwaves frequencies at pan-India level.

Round 1, Jio scores against Airtel, Voda Idea

Round 1, Jio scores against Airtel, Voda Idea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Rs 3,050-crore penalty on Airtel, Voda Idea gets nod. Final decision will be taken by DoT.

Mobile phones per capita: The top 10 nations

Mobile phones per capita: The top 10 nations

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The mobile phone users is expected to hit 7.3 billion by 2014.

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Modi govt reshuffles top secretaries; Ajay Bhalla to be new home secy

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The appointments committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared Bhalla's appointment as OSD in the ministry with immediate effect.