News for '-high-tech'

Palani temple to automate prasad manufactur

Palani temple to automate prasad manufactur

Rediff.com18 Jul 2008

The delicious handmade panchamirtham, the prasadam made out of five fruits and pure sugar and sugar candy, at the famous Lord Muruga temple in the Palani hills in Tamil Nadu might give way to the mechanised fruit mix as the temple administration plans to set up a high-tech automated plant to make it.

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ten luxury car brands for less

Ten luxury car brands for less

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

Choosing a model with fewer amenities or a slightly smaller engine can save thousands.

Micro-shine trousers for Kiwi bowlers

Micro-shine trousers for Kiwi bowlers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

A couple of New Zealand bowlers will slip into 'micro-shine' trousers when the third Test against England gets underway at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Rubbing the ball against these specially designed trousers, adds shine to the ball.

Indians charged with hacking US brokerage accounts

Indians charged with hacking US brokerage accounts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

It is said that at least 60 customers and nine brokerage firms have been victimised. One brokerage firm reported losses as high as more than two million dollars.

Do you want a job in the telecom sector?

Do you want a job in the telecom sector?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Nearly 20 lakh jobs will be up for grabs for those having skill such as IoT, mobility solutions, telecom infrastructure, network architectures, sales among others.

Satyam set to clinch deals worth $200 mn

Satyam set to clinch deals worth $200 mn

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

The company expects the division to add double-digit growth to the company's top line during the current financial year, he said.

Maran supports STPI extension

Maran supports STPI extension

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The government has given an 'in-principle' approval to the special incentive package prepared by the department of information technology for semiconductor manufacturing and other high-tech industries.

Kerala PSU to be part of BrahMos project

Kerala PSU to be part of BrahMos project

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

State-run Kerala High-tech Industries Ltd (KELTEC) is all set to become part of the Indo-Russian joint venture cruise missile project, BrahMos Aerospace.

Now, big realty projects under Mayawati scanner

Now, big realty projects under Mayawati scanner

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

After Anil Ambani's proposed special economic zone and land allotments in Noida, all big-ticket real estate projects are being reviewed by the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh.

A new-look Chandigarh?

A new-look Chandigarh?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

While it's alright to give Chandigarh a facelift, some veteran architects say the change shouldn't affect the old charm of the city.

Private defence R&D loaded with IPR issues

Private defence R&D loaded with IPR issues

Rediff.com28 Apr 2007

Now, in the case of subsidised R&D, private companies hope that MoD audit requirements will make it mandatory to test the products that they develop.

Bill Gates on innovation, MS and spare time

Bill Gates on innovation, MS and spare time

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The most innovative thing in our industry was the idea of creating a software industry around the personal computer.

Design with a heart

Design with a heart

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Derek Lomas came to India as an intern, and fell in love. His Valentine to the country, Krishnakumar P finds, is high tech adapted to the low-end needs of the unprivileged

Bill Gates to set up agro kiosks in Maharashtra

Bill Gates to set up agro kiosks in Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has offered to set up high tech agro kiosks across Maharasthra to help farmers get information on weather and cropping patterns.

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Cat on the prowl: Jaguar enters SUV space with F-Pace

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Jaguar has 11 different types of F-Paces in different engine and style combinations that start from a Rs 40-lakh petrol variant and go up to a V-8 engined convertible that can cost Rs 2.8 crore.

China may cancel trade talks with US

China may cancel trade talks with US

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Trump's latest move will raise duties on more than 5,000 products made by Chinese producers, ranging from chemicals to textiles and consumer goods.

Russia bids to become a tech tiger

Russia bids to become a tech tiger

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Putin is pouring billions into boosting the tech sector. The country has a skilled workforcebut cronyism and copyright issues pose problems

'US aid to Pak spent on fighting India'

'US aid to Pak spent on fighting India'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Pakistan has used a significant portion of the US aid since September 11 attack to arm itself for a confrontation with India instead of conducting war on terrorism, says a strategic think tank.

Maneesh Dhir new AOL VP

Maneesh Dhir new AOL VP

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Global web services company America Online has appointed Maneesh Dhir as the firm's vice president to oversee the growth of its international portals and review new overseas business opportunities in Europe, Asia and Americas.

Gadgets so good they're wicked

Gadgets so good they're wicked

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

How the gadgets that help the bad guys can help you run a software empire, oops, company.

US Industry trying for immigrant friendly bill

US Industry trying for immigrant friendly bill

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Top management of high-tech companies have been asking the US government to rework their Senate immigration bill to allow them to hire more foreign workers.

Airport-like railway stations soon

Airport-like railway stations soon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

India must take innovation to the poor: World Bank

India must take innovation to the poor: World Bank

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Disparities in productivity levels across firms within manufacturing sectors is wider in India than in China, Mexico, Russia and Korea, said Mark Dutz, World Bank Senior Economist and editor of the report -- Unleashing India's Innovation.

Of child labour and shattered dreams

Of child labour and shattered dreams

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

That garden stone, handmade carpet or embroidered T-shirt you just bought was probably made by child labor.

Politics? Not interested, says Nitish's son

Politics? Not interested, says Nitish's son

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nishant is an engineer like his father. He is tech-savvy and likes to visit religious places as well.

Operators forge tie-ups for high-end cellphones

Operators forge tie-ups for high-end cellphones

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

If you want to buy the latest high-end phone, be ready to dump your current service provider

Engineering services: Big outsourcing opportunity

Engineering services: Big outsourcing opportunity

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Taking the BPO-KPO wheel forward, the offshoring industry is looking to tap the $750 billion-a-year global engineering services industry.

And that's the trouble with India

And that's the trouble with India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Crumbling roads, jammed airports, and power blackouts could hobble growth.

US must give 'infinite' H-1B visas: Bill Gates

US must give 'infinite' H-1B visas: Bill Gates

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Slamming American immigration policies, Microsoft boss Bill Gates has said the US was shutting the door on the best and the brightest at a time when the country needed it the most.

This is just what you need to breathe easy

This is just what you need to breathe easy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The must read list of tools for a healthier home.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

China plans to be a software giant

China plans to be a software giant

Rediff.com6 Mar 2006

H1B visa: Fee hike plan dropped

H1B visa: Fee hike plan dropped

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

High-tech industry bodies have welcomed the move to drop a hefty $3500 fee increase in the H1B visa programme, which would also benefit Indian professionals seeking jobs in the US. Hailing the move, they said the US must retain top talent from around the world to retain America's economic leadership.

Indo-Canadian economic ties to get a boost

Indo-Canadian economic ties to get a boost

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Indo-Canadian relations are set to take off with the government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper laying out a detailed roadmap for bilateral cooperation. Business leaders in Toronto are pitching for strong expansion of trade ties.

Railways to launch control charting

Railways to launch control charting

Rediff.com5 Nov 2007

Inaccuracies in furnishing arrival and departure timings at the national train inquiry system will soon be a thing of the past as the Indian Railways is all set to go high-tech with the launching of an IT-enabled control charting system. Currently a trial run of the new system is being carried out in Madurai and Trichy divisions as a pilot project.

What will your dream railway station be like?

What will your dream railway station be like?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

What kind of facilities would you like to have at the stations?

Jaaydaad.com to open 600 property shops

Jaaydaad.com to open 600 property shops

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Online property consultant, Jaaydaad.com, is taking up an offline network expansion as it plans to strike deals worth Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) by March next year.

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Elon Musk's likely referring to waiver of 30% local sourcing norm for setting up single-brand retail

Economist who slammed Modi's JAM trinity out of government conference

Economist who slammed Modi's JAM trinity out of government conference

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Jean Dreze, a noted economist who was was a member of Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council, was dropped from the list of speakers at the Delhi Economics Conclave organised by the finance ministry and inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.