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The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This equity capital infusion is the country's largest-ever FDI.

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

UIDAI files case for alleged misuse of Aadhaar data

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

UIDAI has asked police to investigate, it was not fully convinced about nature of the incident

Cloud services in India is a $2 trn opportunity: Nadella

Cloud services in India is a $2 trn opportunity: Nadella

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Microsoft on Tuesday said it will offer commercial cloud services from local data centres in India by 2015 as the tech giant gears for competition for the estimated $2 trillion domestic market opportunity from rival firms like Google and IBM.

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Modi, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at the Wembley Stadium in London, said that he was sure of India's bright future because his vision of India, was the India of Imran Khan who created and gave education apps for free

Nasscom sees tech start-ups bloom by 2020

Nasscom sees tech start-ups bloom by 2020

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

The country will witness a mushrooming of technology start-ups over the next five years.

Ease of doing biz: Exporters can use credit cards to pay fee

Ease of doing biz: Exporters can use credit cards to pay fee

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Exporters can make payment of fees through debit/credit cards.

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

At UN Human Rights Council, India says it's secular, has no State religion

Rediff.com5 May 2017

AG Mukul Rohatgi led the Indian delegation at the UN Human Rights Council.

Modi to bless hackers at Code for India hackathon

Modi to bless hackers at Code for India hackathon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

'Modi is the only chance we have in creating an Indian dream like we have the American Dream out here,' one ohe judges for the 'Code for India' hackathon in California tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Modi offers Silicon Valley the welcome Xi won't

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Technology purchases in the People's Republic will reach $136 billion this year, four times more than in India.

What Rahul now needs to do

What Rahul now needs to do

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'His prowess in Aikido -- a Japanese martial art that focuses on harmony with the opponent to peacefully resolve conflicts -- gives Rahul Gandhi an advantage that fanatical adversaries lack,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Cyber security sector to create a million jobs

Cyber security sector to create a million jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Nasscom set up a task force last year, to position India as a global hub for providing cybersecurity solutions

Are you ready to start-up?

Are you ready to start-up?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

If your goal is to earn quick bucks, start-ups are not for you!

Modi's US tour: Which company pledged what

Modi's US tour: Which company pledged what

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Apple Inc may have the best to offer in the near term.

Policy hurdles mess up 'Make in India'

Policy hurdles mess up 'Make in India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Make in India needs policy support for access to markets.

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

NaMo App: 'He is still subject to the law'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

'It is really troublesome that someone in a position of power is misleading people and presumably, citizens of the country to give up data.' 'That is not a part of informed consent.'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

'Growth has to take place through private investments'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

'We need to further catalyse economic growth and the government needs to increase revenue,' says G K Agarwal, BJP's national spokesperson on economic affairs.

Microsoft to incubate 500 start-ups in 5 years

Microsoft to incubate 500 start-ups in 5 years

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

There are around 4,500 tech-based start-ups in India.

After Prez, Modi likely to visit African countries

After Prez, Modi likely to visit African countries

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Speaking to the Indian community, he asked them to join the campaigns launched by Prime Minister Modi such as 'Digital India', 'Startup India, Stand up India', 'Clean India Mission', 'Smart Cities' etc.

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A culture of science and innovation must be embedded in society wherein people not only use new technology but understand it as well. Without this, obscurantism and blind faith can sit side by side with digital technology and, in fact, use the same technology to reinforce their hold on people, says Shram Saran.

India's foreign policy change opens new avenues for trade with US

India's foreign policy change opens new avenues for trade with US

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Indian businesses in the US have created about 91000 jobs in the US.

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Only 20 smart cities may be shortlisted this year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The NDA government announced making of 100 smart cities.

'Make in India and hate in India can't go together'

'Make in India and hate in India can't go together'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Before India tries to leverage its soft power to increase its standing in the world, Tharoor said first there is need to fix the problem at the domestic front.

How Modi plans to transform India into a manufacturing hub

How Modi plans to transform India into a manufacturing hub

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Tata Group says it is bullish on investment in India.

Ad lines blur as political leaders turn quasi brand ambassadors

Ad lines blur as political leaders turn quasi brand ambassadors

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Prime Minister and and President gracing ads for Reliance Jio and Bandhan Bank have put the spotlight on this trend.

When Modi's California visit created a flutter

When Modi's California visit created a flutter

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Here are a few issues that are most talked about Modi's California visit

Black money has destroyed nation, fight against it: PM to youth

Black money has destroyed nation, fight against it: PM to youth

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

"Please guide those around you on increased cash-less transactions. Corruption and black money adversely affects the progress of our nation," he said.

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

India's own ecosystem of startup evolving rapidly: Modi

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

He said it is natural for India to hold its 1st overseas start up event in the Silicon Valley.

Modi @ SAP Arena: PM's Top 10 Quotes

Modi @ SAP Arena: PM's Top 10 Quotes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning addressed over 18,000 Indian Americans at the SAP Centre in San Jose.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Modi govt finds an ally in start-ups

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Business chambers now inviting start-ups for membership.

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, will answer your queries.

Vodafone chief: 'You always talk about Jio, what about Airtel?'

Vodafone chief: 'You always talk about Jio, what about Airtel?'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

After their merger Vodafone Group CEO, Vittorio Colao says India is not a Jio market alone. Aditya Birla Group CEO, Kumar Mangalam Birla says Vodafone is dominant in metro cities, while Idea is a big player in urban, semi-urban markets.

Net Neutrality: Telcos propose licence regime for WhatsApp, Skype

Net Neutrality: Telcos propose licence regime for WhatsApp, Skype

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Telcos propose licence regime for apps like WhatsApp, Skype.

Ahead of beta launch, RJio to bring out 4G handsets in Sep

Ahead of beta launch, RJio to bring out 4G handsets in Sep

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Reliance Retail will also sell Wi-Fi dongles.

NDA gets 'A' grade from Amit Shah

NDA gets 'A' grade from Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

After finishing six months in office, on Thursday, party president Amit Shah released a long list of the achievements of the National Democratic Alliance government. As expected, there was no mention of the Modi government's inability to push through promised reforms in several sectors, like land and health.

Vodafone commits to invest Rs 13,000 cr in India

Vodafone commits to invest Rs 13,000 cr in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The investment was committed to by Vittorio Colao, CEO of Vodafone Group Plc.

Rahul is working untiringly for Modi

Rahul is working untiringly for Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'Rahul is only making a pathetic public spectacle of his lack of judgment and good sense by hallucinating that somehow, the Congress, or whatever political combine is cobbled together, will displace the BJP at the coming Lok Sabha election by constantly harping on the Rafale deal,' argues retired civil servant B S Raghavan.

India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

India, Russia are 'natural partners' in fighting terrorism: PM

Rediff.com31 May 2017

He said both countries are opening new areas of cooperation in the energy sector, telecommunications and science and technology and they have set up funds to facilitate investment in high technologies.

Will Manoj Sinha manage to entangle India's telecom mess?

Will Manoj Sinha manage to entangle India's telecom mess?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Manoj Sinha will retain his current role in the railways.

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Highlights of the Union Budget 2018-19

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Economy to grow by 7.2-7.5 per cent in second half of current fiscal, says FM.