News for 'Association for Information Technology'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Tech majors seek more time to implement RBI's data onshoring order

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

Many of India's fintech entities and banks have stored all their customer data in India; however, many do use foreign servers, for operations, providing services and for data analytics.

Because the offline world is not enough

Because the offline world is not enough

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

E-vyapar.com to help small businesses manage inventory & accounts online.

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

What India's IT firms are looking for in prospective employees

Rediff.com30 May 2017

AI, cloud computing, data analytics are a few areas companies are looking for proficiency in

5-8 Chinese Navy units operating in Indian Ocean at any time, says Navy chief

5-8 Chinese Navy units operating in Indian Ocean at any time, says Navy chief

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

China remains a "formidable challenge" that has increased its presence not only along India's land borders but also in the maritime domain, Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar said on Tuesday and asserted that the naval force keeps a regular watch in the Indian Ocean Region.

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

How IT companies are getting back to work in lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'Elevator rules deem no more than two people for a unit that carries six people, and as an employee enters the office, there are three masks to be used for five hours each a day, then disposed and one for the next day as well.'

TCS breaks into top three among global IT services brands

TCS breaks into top three among global IT services brands

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Cognizant jumps 13 ranks to become 4th most valued.

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

'Only time will tell if we can save Joshimath'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'All hydropower projects in the Himalayan region must be stopped.' 'Joshimath is not alone.'

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Xiaomi's India plan may create 50,000 jobs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

Xiaomi plans to bring global component suppliers to India and this could potentially bring investment of at least Rs 15000 crore

PM meets Suu Kyi, voices concern over violence in Rakhine

PM meets Suu Kyi, voices concern over violence in Rakhine

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

This is Modi's first bilateral visit to Myanmar.

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

SBI merger could spill over to FY18

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

SBI might present the first result for the combined entity at the end of the first quarter of 2017-18

TCS' 20K Bengal campus to be functional in 18 months

TCS' 20K Bengal campus to be functional in 18 months

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The IT bellwether currently has about 28,000 employees in West Bengal in different facilities and it expects to recruit around 4,000 more in the current year.

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules related to the H-1B visa, terming them "arbitrary" and "haphazard" regulations that will undermine high skilled immigration into America. Early this month, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Bureau has registered just one product so far despite 1,500 applications.

Ringing Bells under lens for alleged FEMA violation

Ringing Bells under lens for alleged FEMA violation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The Directorate of Enforcement is investigating Ringing Bells, the company which has launched smartphone for Rs 251, for alleged contravention of FEMA.

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Mutual Funds' Rs 100 Trillion Opportunity

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Despite strong AUM growth, MFs lag behind other popular investment avenues. MFs received only 6 per cent of total household savings in 2021-2022.

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Indian IT firms eye robotics, driverless cars for next round of growth

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

The catchwords today are digital, analytics, robotics.

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

US businesses urge Biden to press India on concerns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The letter was the latest sign of US frustration about the business environment in India.

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

Delhi tops Internet readiness among states

Delhi tops Internet readiness among states

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Chandigarh is ranked second in both e-infrastructure and e-participation. Puducherry ranks after Chandigarh on the e-infrastructure index.

EWS quota: Govt to retain Rs 8 lakh income criteria

EWS quota: Govt to retain Rs 8 lakh income criteria

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The government said that the panel has recommended that family income is a "feasible criterion" for defining EWS and in the current situation, a threshold of Rs 8 lakh of annual family income seems reasonable for determining EWS.

DoT mulls withdrawing cases against telcos

DoT mulls withdrawing cases against telcos

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The government is considering withdrawing legal cases against telecom companies, involving disputes of about Rs 40,000 crore, a source said on Tuesday. In line with this, the Department of Telecom has already filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court in a case against Anil Ambani-promoted Reliance Communications to take an informed decision whether to proceed with the present appeal or not, the source said. DoT has said the telecom sector is passing through a financial stress due to various circumstances and telecom services providers are making losses.

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

COVID-19: You may need a 'vaccine passport' to fly around the world

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Several companies and technology heavyweights including Microsoft, Oracle and Salesforce are working to create a digital vaccination passport or health passport app in the hope that governments and airlines will require travellers to upload details of their Covid-19 tests and immunisation. The vaccine passport will effectively create digital credentials that could be the key to attending crowded events or even visiting countries.

Work from home drives laptop sales amid Covid-19 lockdown

Work from home drives laptop sales amid Covid-19 lockdown

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

From market leader HP and premium player Apple to China's Lenovo and Asus, all major brands in the market are witnessing rapid surge in the demand for notebooks.

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Police are also roping in fact-checking websites to verify rumours on social media and debunk fake news.

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Be very afraid of the biometric regime

Rediff.com4 May 2016

There are unprecedented political implications of identification based on 'biological attributes of an individual', such as employed by Aadhaar, warns Gopal Krishna.

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

SC denies stay on arrest to Tandav team, issues notice to states

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim protection from arrest to Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the web series Tandav, and others seeking the quashing of FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus, and issued notices Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states on their pleas.

How Facebook can help you get a job

How Facebook can help you get a job

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Job recruiters are less likely to select candidates who appear to be too self-involved or opinionated in their social media posts.

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Scribe, TV channel head arrested over content on Yogi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

A journalist has been arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable post against Uttar Pradesh chief minister on social media.

All pending IIT petitions transferred to Supreme Court

All pending IIT petitions transferred to Supreme Court

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Reacting to a petition filed by the organising chairman of Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) (advanced) 2013, IIT-Delhi, the Supreme Court ordered the transfer of all petitions related to the IIT admissions that were pending in the Andhra Pradesh High Court to itself.

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

In Pakistan, Allah smiles upon Lt Gen Asif Ghafoor

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

as journalists active in Pakistani media have been quick to point out, with Ghafoor at the helm in Balochistan, no one will take seriously any claims by the civilian leadership to use the velvet glove to work for peace there, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.He did not hesitate to pejorate developments in India at the slightest opportunity, points out Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Not just Nikesh Arora, many execs move out from VC firms

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

People move from investment banking to growth equity or from venture capital to growth equity or entrepreneurship, depending on what's attractive at different points of life.

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Indian IT industry sees red as H-1B visa window gets smaller

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Analysts say the impact on Indian entities would not be immediate

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Campus placements: Infosys, TCS offer better salaries to freshers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Colleges are witnessing more offers, with better salary packages. Median salary packages offered have improved over last year.

Indian origin lawyer sworn in Connecticut Superior Court judge

Indian origin lawyer sworn in Connecticut Superior Court judge

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Rupal Shah Palanki was officially sworn in as a judge of the superior court of Connecticut, United States recently.

Agencies may have to pay GST on service charges collected on govt's behalf

Agencies may have to pay GST on service charges collected on govt's behalf

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Agencies, whether public sector or private sector, may have to pay goods and services tax on the charges they collect on behalf of the government from clients. The authority for advance rulings (AAR), Telangana, has ruled that e-procurement transaction fee collected by an agency on behalf of the government is chargeable to GST, said Rajat Mohan, senior partner at AMRG & Associates. The AAR also ruled that neither services provided by the agency to the government, nor services provided on behalf of the government to the business entities are exempt from GST, he informed about the case.

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Biological E ties up with US-based Baylor for Covid vaccine

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

According to BCM, Hyderabad-headquartered BE has licensed the recombinant protein Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed at Baylor.

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Several candidates have a low level of literacy, but know just enough about social media to know it is important to have a presence there.

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Tea Board blends AI, digital tech for that perfect cup of chai

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Chai Sahay, an artificial intelligence-based mobile app, will be primarily used to issue advisory, disseminate information related to various schemes of the board for the sector as well as provide real-time weather updates, says Avishek Rakshit.