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World faces 'bloodless' cyber war threat: PM

World faces 'bloodless' cyber war threat: PM

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

We have to move from E-governance to M-governance. M-governance does not mean Modi governance. It means Mobile governance, the PM said.

'Bharti Airtel still in talks with MTN'

'Bharti Airtel still in talks with MTN'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

With investors seeking clarity from the market tribunal SAT on Bharti Airtel's proposed mega deal with MTN, the Sunil Mittal company today said it is still in discussion with the South African firm.

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Why Bharat will fail to cheer India Inc in FY20

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Falling incomes and longer winter to translate into lower demand for at least some months.

Ganesh Natarajan is Nasscom chairman

Ganesh Natarajan is Nasscom chairman

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

The National Association of Software and Services Companies -- Nasscom -- on Monday announced the appointment of Ganesh Natarajan, deputy chairman and managing director, Zensar as the chairman of Nasscom for the year 2008-09. Pramod Bhasin, president and CEO, Genpact has been elected as the vice chairman of Nasscom for the current year.

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Hike to offer free voice calls to users

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Homegrown chat application Hike messenger on Wednesday said it will offer free voice calls to its users over 2G, 3G and wi-fi services across the globe in over 200 countries.

China ties not at cost of India: US

China ties not at cost of India: US

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

The delegation held meetings with the state department and the White House, besides meeting the US corporate leadership, policy makers and think tanks. Prominent among those the delegation met included Jim Steinberg, the Deputy Secretary of State at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of state department.

Govt summons telecom chiefs

Govt summons telecom chiefs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2007

The Department of Telecommunications has called a meeting of the heads of all leading telecom companies offering GSM technology services on November 21 to resolve contentious issues that have arisen following recent changes in telecom policy.

Bharti appoints Inder Walia as group director

Bharti appoints Inder Walia as group director

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

As a group director and as a member of the management board, Walia's responsibility would be human resources and integration for Bharti group.

User base: Airtel No 10 in the world

User base: Airtel No 10 in the world

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

The 50 million customers span mobile, broadband and fixed telephone services, with wireless segment estimated to be contributing as much as 96 per cent (47.99 million) of the total base.

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Trade and economic issues, including visa, totalisation pact and impediments hampering investments, are likely to figure at Monday's US-India CEO Forum meeting, which will be jointly addressed by visiting US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

WEF Davos meet next week; Jaitley, Goyal to participate

WEF Davos meet next week; Jaitley, Goyal to participate

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

German Chancellor Angel Merkel, French President Francois Hollande, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang, Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Switzerland President Simonetta Sommaruga would be participating in the 45th edition of the meet.

How to become a successful businessman

How to become a successful businessman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Some thumb rules from entrepreneurs to help you set up and get going.

Maran wants good firms to enter India

Maran wants good firms to enter India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Ahead of his scheduled meeting with Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin, who is bidding for Hutch-Essar, Communications Minister Dayanidhi Maran on Wednesday said the government wanted good companies to enter the country.

Reliance Energy-UP govt agreement a sell-out: Cong

Reliance Energy-UP govt agreement a sell-out: Cong

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee president Salman Khurshid on Sunday termed the agreement between Reliance Energy and the Mulayam Singh Yadav government as a "sell-out".

HP opens global centre in Chennai

HP opens global centre in Chennai

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Hewlett Packard on Thursday announced the launch of its new global delivery centre in Chennai.

The smartest Indian companies

The smartest Indian companies

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

21st century is India's century: IBM chief

21st century is India's century: IBM chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

With strong GDP growth, expanding base of start-ups and growing trend of new technologies like cloud in the country, the 21st century is Indian century, IBM chief Virginia Rometty said.

GST Bill to spur growth: ICT industry

GST Bill to spur growth: ICT industry

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Consumer products like mobile phones and laptops may become cheaper as the overall taxes on goods are likely to come down

How NBFC-MFIs managed to raise 26,200 crore in securitisation deals in FY19

How NBFC-MFIs managed to raise 26,200 crore in securitisation deals in FY19

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

One of the factors behind the rise in securitisation deals was State Bank of India's (SBI) decision to buy portfolio worth Rs 45,000 crore from NBFCs

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Ratan Tata, most active angel investor with 14 start-ups

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ratan Tata invested about $299,000 during the first six months of 2016.

Siva is no stranger to CBI, or controversy

Siva is no stranger to CBI, or controversy

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

A consummate deal-maker, the former Aircel boss raked in the moolah in many, but lost a packet in several others.

Digital eyes Rs 1,200 crore revenue

Digital eyes Rs 1,200 crore revenue

Rediff.com17 Jun 2003

Indian software services firm Digital GlobalSoft is targeting revenue of over Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion) for the fiscal year to March 2005 and over Rs 2,050 crore (Rs 20.5 billion) two years later.

The world's most expensive house

The world's most expensive house

Rediff.com27 Apr 2004

Lakshmi N Mittal, Chairman and CEO, of the LNM Group, has bought a central London house for a stunning price of £70 million ($128.25 million or about Rs 560 crore).

What Ivanka will be up to at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

What Ivanka will be up to at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Young Indian entrepreneurs hope to share some of the limelight too at the Hyderabad event.

COVID-19 deals a deadly blow to small realty players

COVID-19 deals a deadly blow to small realty players

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Experts say that the lockdown and its aftermath will further quicken the consolidation in the real estate sector, which has been taking place since 2012, with more small players going out of the business and bigger, branded players dominating the market.

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Tatas in AirAsia India pilot seat

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

With its nominees on the board, Tata Sons will have the controlling stake of 51%.

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Indian IT pins hope on US House of Representatives

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

IT industry body Nasscom said it is quite hopeful the final contour of the bill would be much more balanced than it is at present.

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Budget gets a thumbs up from India Inc

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

"India's middle class, small traders and farmers are the lifelines of its economic growth. By catering to these ambitions #Budget2019 infuses hopes for millions of dreams."

Why the Tata-Corus merger was doomed to fail

Why the Tata-Corus merger was doomed to fail

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

The Anglo-Dutch merger was meant to revive the ailing British Steel which had incurred a net loss of 81 million in the year ended March 31, 1999

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Why FY18 was a defining year for India Inc

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The financial year ending Saturday saw such big-ticket events that set the directional tone for the country's business journey.

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The government is unwilling or unable to provide the kind of relief that Vodafone India is asking for.'

Airtel to shut down 3G network across India by March

Airtel to shut down 3G network across India by March

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The process of switching off the 3G network has already started with Kolkata in the recent-concluded June quarter. By September, the shutdown will be affected in 6-7 more circles and between December and March the entire 3G network would be shut down.

Are investors to partly blame for the start-up crisis?

Are investors to partly blame for the start-up crisis?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

They encouraged start-ups to pay for acquiring customers rather than focusing on the business fundamentals.

Hike acquires US' voice calling firm Zip Phone

Hike acquires US' voice calling firm Zip Phone

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Home grown chat application, Hike Messenger on Thursday said it has acquired US-based voice-calling company Zip Phone for an undisclosed amount.

Tesla may set up battery unit in India

Tesla may set up battery unit in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Modi has set a target of generating 100 Gw of solar power by 2022.

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

WEF Davos to host 40 govt heads; India to have strong presence

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Those scheduled to attend the five-day WEF Annual meeting, beginning January 21, include more than 40 heads of state or government, including those from the UK, Australia, Japan, Iran, Israel, Pakistan, Brazil, Italy, Mauritius, Republic of Korea and Switzerland, WEF announced on Wednesday at a press conference in Geneva.

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

PM Modi hosts lunch for royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hosted British royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton for lunch to the accompaniment of classical music.