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50 years later, will Moore's Law last?

50 years later, will Moore's Law last?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

While chips have become ubiquitous, Moore's Law has remained a self-fulfilling prophecy even half a century later. Not bad for an industry where the time scale is not measured in decades and centuries, but in annual quarters, says Shivanand Kanavi.

ISRO says suspected hacking was a case of spam

ISRO says suspected hacking was a case of spam

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

ISRO Chairman Dr A S Kiran Kumar said there was no information loss following the alleged hacking of the website of the space organisation's commercial arm Antrix Corporation Ltd.

GSLV rocket puts ISRO in elite club

GSLV rocket puts ISRO in elite club

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Global analysts say a successful launch of operational GSLV MkII rocket will reduce dependency for ISRO on foreign launchers.

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

How Haryana govt helped Patanjali to buy lands illegally

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

When agricultural holdings get fragmented over years, the state government has the power to step in and help farmers pool their land parcels for improving land productivity, after which the pooled land is divided up into larger plots. Instead of the fragments they hold, a farmer gets a single contiguous patch of an equal size. But, it is done only for agricultural holdings. In Kot village, however, the consolidation has been ordered for the entire village land, including the hilly forested commons, which are already pooled. This is not the first time that the Haryana government has attempted such a consolidation of Kot common lands.

India-US nuclear deal: A flop show

India-US nuclear deal: A flop show

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

'When you think back to the promises made 10 years ago, not a single one of those had panned out to date.'

Start-up policy to get makeover

Start-up policy to get makeover

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The move is expected to create space for more budding entrepreneurs in the country to be eligible for self-certification, relaxed public procurement norms, rebate in patent filing, start-up funding, investment and easier closure compliance.

Alliance not at the cost of self-respect, says BJP president

Alliance not at the cost of self-respect, says BJP president

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

With no clarity yet on seat sharing with old ally Shiv Sena, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah on Thursday told the alliance partner to find a quick resolution to the impasse while making it clear that there will be no compromise at the cost of self-respect.

Budget 2018: Making sense of changes in tax rules

Budget 2018: Making sense of changes in tax rules

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Decoding four important provisions in the Finance Bill 2018.

BMS, BKS wary of Modi govt getting anti-poor image

BMS, BKS wary of Modi govt getting anti-poor image

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

BKS and BMS leaders have told the BJP leadership that it is staring at a build-up of anti-government propaganda in the run-up to polls in five states.

The Ganeshotsav festival's biggest tragedy!

The Ganeshotsav festival's biggest tragedy!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Ganesh Chaturthi no longer has the power that Lokmanya Tilak had seen in it way back in 1893 -- the power of bringing people together. This, say 83-year-old Vinaysheela Govilkar and 19-year-old Arnav Thakker, is the festival's biggest tragedy.

Reliance, ONGC, Bharat Petroleum bag top awards

Reliance, ONGC, Bharat Petroleum bag top awards

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was to give away the awards but he could not attend because he was travelling.

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

How can Mourinho fix ManU's problems?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He increasingly looks like a manager unable to cope with the modern tactical realities of football. His display of a fear of failure has been appalling to watch. But Mourinho getting the sack at this juncture will hardly solve the problem, says Dhruv Munjal.

What's behind Bharat Biotech's Zika 'hype'?

What's behind Bharat Biotech's Zika 'hype'?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Bharat Biotech started work on developing a vaccine against Zika way back in 2014.

Patent delays threaten Modi's 'Make in India' dream

Patent delays threaten Modi's 'Make in India' dream

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Indian companies need not just make in India, but invent in India too

Will 'Mersal' row catapult Vijay into politics?

Will 'Mersal' row catapult Vijay into politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The question is not if Vijay would enter politics. Instead, it is about his chances of success, if any, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'The focus can't just be on scoring high marks'

'The focus can't just be on scoring high marks'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

'Indian universities are giving out PhDs without adequate evaluation,' charges Dr Satya Narain Jatiya, MP.

Do current ODI rules make it too easy for batsmen?

Do current ODI rules make it too easy for batsmen?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Rashid Latif has told PTI in an interview that it was the duty of the ICC to ensure that the quality of cricket and players was not reduced in a mad rush to make more money.

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

While giving approval to commercially develop land in Gurgaon, the Haryana government considered Robert Vadra's name and status as proof of his company's financial capacity.

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Left, right coming together on GM, PSU land sale

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

BMS, BKS and SJM are trying to forge common cause with outfits on the other side of the ideological divide over the government's policies they are not in agreement with.

Drought-hit Latur to get water by train in 15 days

Drought-hit Latur to get water by train in 15 days

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Latur district by trains in the next 15 days while prohibitory orders were clamped near water supply spots in Parbhani town to prevent any violence as authorities grapple with drought in the worst-hit Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

Why you must visit the Kochi-Muziris Biennale!

Why you must visit the Kochi-Muziris Biennale!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has put Kerala on the art tourism circuit, says Kishore Singh.

An energy superpower? Not India!

An energy superpower? Not India!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon.

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'In the next 14 years, 100% of US energy will be clean and solar.'

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

'India is a country where many of the problems need local solutions and some be solved using basic science.'

Travelling back in time to Mandu

Travelling back in time to Mandu

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Harnoor Channi-Tiwary wants you to visit the Hampi of Central India.

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Wanted: Greater private sector investment in agriculture

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

From linking innovation with supply of inputs to providing contract farming, the private sector can help agriculture move to the next stage of development.

Gas giants in a 'draining' battle

Gas giants in a 'draining' battle

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

ONGC takes Reliance to court, alleging years of stealing from its offshore block and a sleeping govt, right after it was agreed there would be a probe by experts.

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

'SC and ST entrepreneurs are showing promise in starting and running businesses'.

Only above 21-yr-olds can smoke if govt has its way

Only above 21-yr-olds can smoke if govt has its way

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Brushing aside opposition, the government on Tuesday moved to amend the anti-smoking law and proposed radical changes, including ban on sale of loose cigarettes and raising the minimum age of a person buying tobacco products to 21 years from existing 18.

India's first private rocket launch in 4 years

India's first private rocket launch in 4 years

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

If successful, this would increase capacity to hurl small satellites into space, meeting both local demand and serving global customers.

External affairs ministry is undergoing change: Khurshid

External affairs ministry is undergoing change: Khurshid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said his ministry is contemplating a plan to have people from industry on-board to facilitate on issues relating to economic diplomacy.

How this start-up saves lives

How this start-up saves lives

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

The company has been developing donor-derived stem cell platforms.

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

'PBD has lost its charm in attracting NRIs and PIOs'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

India needs to come up with new ideas to make the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas more appealing to overseas Indians. The Diasporas talents should be used for the country's development, says Thomas Abraham, founder of the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

'Small episodes' cannot damage Hindu culture: Bhagwat

'Small episodes' cannot damage Hindu culture: Bhagwat

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

With Dadri-like incidents triggering outrage, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said "small episodes" cannot damage "Hindu culture" and praised the Modi government for ushering in hope and confidence in the country and enhancing India's standing abroad.

How India can run its PSUs profitably

How India can run its PSUs profitably

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A better system of operating central and state PSEs, and indeed all commercial activities of the government, would require eliminating the current system that oversees them.

US regulator tightens drug approval norms

US regulator tightens drug approval norms

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Companies asked to give data for three batches instead of one; move may lead to significant rise in development cost of generics

Lupin acquires US generics firm GAVIS for $880 mn

Lupin acquires US generics firm GAVIS for $880 mn

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Lupin will fund the buy through $100 mn cash reserves and a bridge loan.

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

MPs now have an electric bus to take them to Parliament

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

As part of efforts to curb pollution, the Centre is in the final stage of completing the Rs 10 crore pilot project under which 10 refurbished electric buses will be handed over to select State Transport Corporations by March 2016.