News for '-global-network'

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

MIT, in a release, said the 'work of Duflo and Banerjee has emphasised the use of field experiments in research, to bring the principles of laboratory-style randomised, controlled trials to empirical economics'.

Mobile handset companies bet on Indian app makers

Mobile handset companies bet on Indian app makers

Rediff.com28 May 2012

There was nothing remarkable about what would have been just another popular game, except that it was developed in a tiny laboratory in Nagpur by an Indian gaming developer, Manthan Studios, not even two years into business at that time.

India spews more spam than ever before

India spews more spam than ever before

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Tops Sophos' 'Dirty Dozen' list

Global payments firms in talks with RBI for free flow of data

Global payments firms in talks with RBI for free flow of data

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

While most of these payment players continue to run Indian data through the global processes of data analytics and fraud detection, the industry seems divided over whether the regulator would allow this to continue.

India pushes for global customs network

India pushes for global customs network

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

India is pushing for speedy implementation of a globally networked customs (GNC) platform, which envisages an interconnected customs-to-customs information sharing system.

Meet the man who gave India a new kind of outsourcing

Meet the man who gave India a new kind of outsourcing

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

MPO is Market Process Outsourcing. It is a new one in the alphabet, if you can call it that! After running the marketing divisions of various companies for more than 20 years, I felt there was a big gap.

Why younger employees prefer mobility over money

Why younger employees prefer mobility over money

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

A good salary is important for the youngsters, but many of them would prefer a job that allows mobile connectivity to the workplace and provides social media freedom, a study has found.

'Biggest employment generators will be MSMEs'

'Biggest employment generators will be MSMEs'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

An interview with Annush Ramasamy, programme director, South Asia, Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA).

Nokia Siemens to add 800 employees by year-end

Nokia Siemens to add 800 employees by year-end

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Nokia Siemens Networks plans to increase manpower at its Global Network Solutions Centre (GNSC) in Chennai to 1,800 from 1,000 by the end of 2011 to meet growing demand.

10 unique skills Indian students MUST have

10 unique skills Indian students MUST have

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Teamwork, critical thinking, networking, collaboration and adaptability are among a few soft skills that will enable our students to tackle challenges in life as well as at their workplaces, says Rustom Kerawalla.

Airtel launches services for global telcos

Airtel launches services for global telcos

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Telecom major Bharti Airtel on Monday unveiled its wholesale service portfolio that will enable telecom operators across 50 countries access its services. Bharti Airtel's wholesale portfolio will offer MPLS, ethernet, IP and International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) services to global carriers through its global network with a reach to 50 countries, Bharti Airtel said in a statement.

AT&T to scale up operations in India, China

AT&T to scale up operations in India, China

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

AT&T would also install additional telepresence rooms in AT&T offices in Europe as well as Bangalore and Hinjewadi in India.

 AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

AirAsia to offer 1-mn free seats

Rediff.com17 May 2010

As a part of its promotion campaign, Malaysia-based budget airline, AirAsia, today said it plans to offer 1-million free seats across its global network.

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

RJio brings high-speed subsea cable network to India

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The network has been built by six telcos to handle high bandwidth demands of emerging technologies and applications.

Companies set to change hiring pattern

Companies set to change hiring pattern

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

A post-recession scenario will see a shift in hiring patterns, with companies focussing on ensuring quality rather than quantity in recruitment and a pronounced thrust on the all-round ability of those recruited to deliver.

India is a sweet spot for growth, says WPP

India is a sweet spot for growth, says WPP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

In India, digital accounts for 10-15 per cent of the region's $400-million revenue," said Sorrell, explaining that the internet penetration in the country was still low. However, he was optimistic about the increasing use of internet on mobiles as the next opportunity for growth was here.

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

British ex-spy linked with Trump memo goes into hiding

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

He has been widely named as the author of the memo, published in some US media containing extensive allegations about Trump's personal life and his campaign's relationship with the Russian state.

India helps recharge batteries and open eyes

India helps recharge batteries and open eyes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

How do you motivate the motivators? How do you teach leadership to leaders?

Not that courageous to invest in Air India: Anand Mahindra

Not that courageous to invest in Air India: Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

No-frills carrier IndiGo has expressed interest to buy Air India

Wipro-Cisco alliance eyes $1 bn revenue

Wipro-Cisco alliance eyes $1 bn revenue

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Domestic IT company Wipro Technologies and global networking company Cisco are eyeing $1 billion revenue from their strategic alliance for developing and delivering IT services solutions in the global market. The partnership aims at $1 billion revenue over the next three years, said John Chambers, chairman and CEO of the $35 billion California-based company

NASA developing satellite quake detection system

NASA developing satellite quake detection system

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The National Aeronautics and Space Aadministration is collaborating with a British company in developing an early warning system for earthquakes, which would be able to predict major quakes two weeks in advance.

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Who put the fear of god into Imran Khan and how it happened we do not know, but the great cricketer panicked and called Mahathir to regret that he cannot attend the KL Summit,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Slowdown not to affect India plans: Cisco

Slowdown not to affect India plans: Cisco

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Cisco Systems Executive V-P and Chief Globalisation Officer Wim Elfrink said this after inaugurating a global delivery centre set up jointly by Cisco and Pune-based Zensar Technologies. Elaborating Cisco's future expansion plans in India, he added, "More than 20 per cent of Cisco's overall employee strength is based in India. The broadband penetration and networking infrastructure are very poor in this country.

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Doha-based airline operates across 145 business and leisure destinations spanning over the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and South America with a fleet of 139 aircraft.

Mobiles will drive the Internet

Mobiles will drive the Internet

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Mobile devices are getting more powerful, networks are becoming faster and we can see a lot more interesting services on them.

Banks can profit from microcredit

Banks can profit from microcredit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2006

The top performing microfinance institutions the world over are achieving high growth and profitability.

The Quorum: Are you invited?

The Quorum: Are you invited?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh visits Quorum, an upscale club in an equally upscale setting in Gurugram, and comes away impressed.

Biocon to set up JV in Dubai with Neopharma

Biocon to set up JV in Dubai with Neopharma

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The joint venture , Neobiocon, is the company's foray in the region to develop and market bio-pharmaceutical products in areas such as oncology, diabetes, cardiology and anti- obesity.

Lowe to create for the world

Lowe to create for the world

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Global advertising major Lowe Worldwide on Wednesday announced that it plans to set up a 24-hour studio in India that creates multimedia creative solutions for its clients across the world.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

Globalisation fuels Taxand's rise

Globalisation fuels Taxand's rise

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Taxand, founded in 2005 as the first global network of independent tax advisors to provide an alternative to the existing global players has completed two years of service.

IBM begins work on BSNL project

IBM begins work on BSNL project

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The companies would set up a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer network that allows telephones to connect faster to the internet, IBM said. BSNL will use the network to offer new broadband-based, multi-play services.

EU move for Basel-II may hit commodity trade

EU move for Basel-II may hit commodity trade

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The European Union's push to introduce new capital requirements for banks through the Basel-II (Revised international capital framework) pact may hit specialist commodity traders, such as large oil companies.

Cisco sets up 1st overseas business unit at B'lore

Cisco sets up 1st overseas business unit at B'lore

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Signalling its increasing dependence on India for R&D requirements, Cisco, the global networking solutions provider, has set up a new business unit in Bangalore - the first by the company to be based outside the US.

Global IT event to be held on Jan 9

Global IT event to be held on Jan 9

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The event will showcase India's cutting edge IT capabilities and outsourcing strengths to the global IT and business community.

Priya Dayananda among top US lobbyists

Priya Dayananda among top US lobbyists

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The Director of Federal Government Affairs for KPMG LLP has been named one of the top 25 corporate lobbyists on Capitol Hill.

Infosys bets big on blockchain technology

Infosys bets big on blockchain technology

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Infosys said it is in discussion with over 10 institutions globally for deploying the solution

Tatas on global safari on board Corus

Tatas on global safari on board Corus

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Corus, which was acquired by Tata Steel for 6.2 billion in the beginning of this year, is eyeing global network alliances in automotive steel, as it aims to build a strong position in the international market.

Corus to lead Tata Group's global safari

Corus to lead Tata Group's global safari

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Corus, which was acquired by Tata Steel for 6.2 billion pounds in the beginning of this year, is eyeing global network alliances in automotive steel, as it aims to build a strong position in the international market.

Air India joins global grouping Star Alliance

Air India joins global grouping Star Alliance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Ending a seven-year-long wait, the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board, at its meeting in London on Monday, gave an endorsement vote to induct Air India into the fold.