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Time for talks over, world will have to act now: PM on Pulwama attack

Time for talks over, world will have to act now: PM on Pulwama attack

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Modi said dithering to take action against terrorists and their supporters will be like encouraging terrorism.

Tata Tele to roll out TDMA services

Tata Tele to roll out TDMA services

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Firms can mitigate IT skills shortage: Study

Firms can mitigate IT skills shortage: Study

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Indian tech firms like TCS, Wipro and Infosys have seen slower recruitment since the first quarter of 2008.

'Firms can mitigate IT skills shortage'

'Firms can mitigate IT skills shortage'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

This will be exacerbated by the falling number of masters and PhD holders in science and engineering, restrictions on cross-border movement of IT professionals and the US H-1B visa programme.

US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

These concrete steps should include measures to address any number of pressing concerns, including prohibitively high tariffs and discriminatory forced localization requirements that are blocking US exports of a wide range of products.

Retweeting libelous content is defamation, says court in Kejriwal case

Retweeting libelous content is defamation, says court in Kejriwal case

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

The high court said a sense of responsibility has to be attached while retweeting content about which one does not have knowledge and added that retweeting of defamatory content must invite penal, civil as well as tort action if the person retweeting it does not attach a disclaimer.

Technology was not a forte of lethal Yasin Bhatkal

Technology was not a forte of lethal Yasin Bhatkal

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Yasin Bhatal, the man who carried a reward of Rs 75 lakh on his head, has finally been arrested. Intelligence Bureau officials who led the operation at the Nepal border say that he is a gold mine of information and his arrest has been one of the biggest setbacks for the Indian Mujahideen.

Cisco to hire 3,000 in next two years

Cisco to hire 3,000 in next two years

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Cisco's current headcount in India is 7,000.

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Why V K Pandian Is So Valuable To Naveen Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Naveen Patnaik is known as an "absentee landlord" who needs bureaucrats like Pandian to run his government.

Nifty 500 vs S&P 500: India catches its breadth, even as US outruns it

Nifty 500 vs S&P 500: India catches its breadth, even as US outruns it

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The US market has been a standout performer this year, with the benchmark Standard and Poor's 500 (or simply the S&P 500) gaining over 16 per cent during the first half of calendar year 2023 (CY23) in what was its best first-half show since 2019. By comparison, India's National Stock Exchange Nifty 500 has gained 6.4 per cent. On the surface, it appears that the US markets have done exceedingly well. However, a deeper analysis reveals the gains in the domestic market to be more well-spread.

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

'You can't compare Modi and Dr Singh'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'The sense of Constitutional propriety and political morality seems to be vanishing fast.' 'There are many things in today's politics of governance which Manmohan Singh would have never dreamt of saying or doing.'

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Who Fared Better On Economy? Modi Or Manmohan

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Whether it was the MGNREGS or the NFSA or the Aadhaar-based DBT scheme for cash transfer, the Modi government has built on the basic architecture created by the Singh government. Policy makers in the Modi government, instead of discarding them as products of the previous political regime, worked on them, expanded their scope and reach, and used new tools to improve their performance, explains A K Bhattacharya.

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Digital Act Unlikely In Winter Session

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Unless the government comes up with the rulebook, the technical requirements will not be clear to us.' 'Going by the Act, non-technical provisions can be complied with within six months.' 'But we need up to 24 months for provisions like parental consent.'

It's official! WhatsApp is good for your health

It's official! WhatsApp is good for your health

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

A recent research found that the more time people spent on WhatsApp per day, the less lonely they were

Foxconn unit in talks for $200 million components plant in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn unit in talks for $200 million components plant in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, the subsidiary of Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), is in talks with the Tamil Nadu government to invest around $200 million to set up an electronic components unit in the state. According to a Reuters report, FII, which makes communication, mobile network and cloud computing equipment, has shared the plan with the Tamil Nadu state officials. Business Standard had reported last week that Fii's chief executive officer (CEO) Brand Cheng met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce TRB Rajaa.

Tackling climate calamities, the scientific way

Tackling climate calamities, the scientific way

Rediff.com23 May 2008

The Village Resource Centres under ISRO programme must be linked with online network to disseminate agro advisory based on weather forecasting. It is very pertinent during weather calamities to minimise crop losses. In an event of unusual summer rains in Kerala, Kutttanad and Thrissur paddy farmers suffered to a large extent. If advance weather service is extended at community level, crop loss would have been minimised to some extent by covering the paddy grains.

Rescued workers to be airlifted to AIIMS-Rishikesh on Wednesday

Rescued workers to be airlifted to AIIMS-Rishikesh on Wednesday

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The NDMA member further stated that the health conditions of the rescued workers will be monitored for the next 48 to 72 hours.

Fact-checking unit on hold till July 10, court's say final, says govt

Fact-checking unit on hold till July 10, court's say final, says govt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay high court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won't notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules.

Russia launches its first moon mission in 47 years

Russia launches its first moon mission in 47 years

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Luna-25 took off from the Vostochny launch facility in Russia's Far East, Russia-based TASS news agency reported.

India's personal data protection bill may threaten innovation, growth: USTR

India's personal data protection bill may threaten innovation, growth: USTR

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The US on Thursday raised concerns over India's Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill and draft non-personal data governance framework, claiming these could potentially threaten innovation and economic growth. In its latest 'Special 301' Report, the US Trade Representative (USTR) kept India on the priority watch list, maintaining the country remains one of the world's most challenging major economies with respect to protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP). In December 2021, a joint parliamentary committee released a report recommending changes to the PDP Bill, 2019, that could undermine important IP protections in India.

Supreme Court goes WiFi in step towards full digitisation

Supreme Court goes WiFi in step towards full digitisation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

The first five courtrooms of the Supreme Court have become WiFi-enabled, Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud announced on Monday, in a significant step towards the digitisation of the top court.

MS to build IT skills in Maharashtra schools

MS to build IT skills in Maharashtra schools

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The software giant will also help build last-mile capacity among educators.

Intel bets on health, Wi-Max

Intel bets on health, Wi-Max

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

Govt alone can't determine fake news: Editors Guild on new IT rules

Govt alone can't determine fake news: Editors Guild on new IT rules

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

The guild said that already multiple laws exist to deal with content that is found to be factually incorrect.

Tech enhancing work-life balance: Study

Tech enhancing work-life balance: Study

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Nearly 72 per cent said productivity is 'much better', 20 per cent said it is 'slightly better' while three per cent said productivity was lower and six per cent said it made no difference, a study by Kelly Services, provider of workforce management services and human resources solutions, said.

EPL: Leeds v Arsenal suspended for 38 minutes

EPL: Leeds v Arsenal suspended for 38 minutes

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

With no solution to the problem after 10 minutes, the referee spoke to both managers and asked the teams to return to the dressing room amid boos from the fans at the stadium.

Don't politicise our bid for nuclear technology, India tells China

Don't politicise our bid for nuclear technology, India tells China

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Talking about the threat of terrorism, he said "As diverse and pluralistic societies, we both face threats from fundamentalist terrorism. Yet, we do not seem to be able to cooperate as effectively we should in some critical international forums dealing with this subject."

Undergrads Urge AI Integration In Courses

Undergrads Urge AI Integration In Courses

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Among the 44 per cent of Indian students who have used Gen AI in their studies, 60 per cent say it helps them learn faster, 55 per cent say it allows them more creative use of learning, while 51 per cent say it frees up their time.

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

2nd FIR filed against Editors Guild in Manipur for defamation

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said that a police case has been filed on the basis of a complaint against the president and three members of the Editors Guild of India (EGI) for a report critiquing media coverage out of Manipur, and accused them of trying to "provoke clashes" in the state.

Kharge Jr drags Nadda, Malviya to police over Rahul Gandhi video

Kharge Jr drags Nadda, Malviya to police over Rahul Gandhi video

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Karnataka Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology Priyank Kharge on Monday lodged a complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party national president J P Nadda, BJP's IT cell chief Amit Malviya and BJP Chandigarh president Arun Sood for malicious posts against Rahul Gandhi, particularly an animated video that allegedly features altered versions of the Congress leader's speeches.

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

US reaffirms support for India's membership to UNSC, NSG

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The Biden administration has reaffirmed its commitment to support India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers' Group.

PM Modi's US visit: India's entry into critical mineral alliance on table

PM Modi's US visit: India's entry into critical mineral alliance on table

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US is expected to see discussion on India's possible entry into a US-led global alliance on critical minerals, officials told Business Standard. In June last year, the US, the European Union, and other G7 partners launched the Minerals Security Partnership to ensure that China did not further strengthen its grip on supplies of critical minerals the world over. Various ministries, including the Ministry of Finance, have communicated to the Ministry of External Affairs to explore the possibility of India joining the partnership, officials said.

Soon! Computers that can communicate with you

Soon! Computers that can communicate with you

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen will develop systems that allow men to debate decisions with robots -- opening up the possibility of human operators discussing action plans with robots, the Daily Mail reported.

Nortel move a blow to Sasken

Nortel move a blow to Sasken

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Apart from being a client of Sasken, North American telecom equipment maker Nortel is also a key investor in the company, holding over 10 per cent stake which it had bought in 2005. The company has invested close to $10 million to acquire the stake. Even before the filing of bankruptcy by Nortel, there was talk in the industry that Nortel is exploring a possible exit from Sasken.

Cisco, BT plan helpline for teachers

Cisco, BT plan helpline for teachers

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

Aiming at improving the quality of rural education, OneWorld South Asia, in collaboration with British Telecom and Cisco, has launched a pilot project in West Bengal last week for assisting rural teachers in addressing the needs of the children more effectively through information and communications technology tools. OneWorld South Asia is a non profit organisation that works for poverty alleviation and promoting sustainable development.

OECD sees turbulent times ahead for IT industry

OECD sees turbulent times ahead for IT industry

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

It feels worsening economic downturn will dent the internet economy. The only silver lining for the IT sector, which generates about $50 billion for Indian IT services companies, is the likely growth in the services and software sectors 'along with new internet and communications-related products and infrastructure, as they are an essential part of spending and partly recession-proof,' the OECD report said.

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Fundraising via initial public offers (IPOs) dropped 52.2 per cent to $147.2 billion in the first eight months of calendar year 2023 (CY23), suggests a recent report by GlobalData, a London-based analytics and consulting company. At the country level, the report suggests, India topped the charts with 152 transactions worth $3.8 billion during this period, primarily due to a higher number of SME IPOs, followed by the US with 99 deals totaling $16 billion, while China ranked third with 88 transactions worth $32.3 billion. "An analysis of GlobalData's Deals Database reveals that there were 750 IPO listings registered with an aggregate deal value of $147.2 billion in the first eight months of 2023 on the stock exchanges worldwide.

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Three Lessons To Learn From Dronaacharya

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Three takeaways for individuals living in a global society today, where misinformation and disinformation are rife.