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Alert: PhD, Masters at IIT Kanpur

Alert: PhD, Masters at IIT Kanpur

Rediff.com18 Mar 2004

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60% IT grads cannot write code, finds study

60% IT grads cannot write code, finds study

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

According to a study by employability assessment company Aspiring Minds, only 4.77 per cent candidates can write the correct logic for a programme -- a minimum requirement for any programming job.

'It was amazing to salute the President'

'It was amazing to salute the President'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

'An officer had to command the regiment for the Republic Day parade -- and that officer happened to me.' 'It should not be viewed on the basis of gender,' says Captain Preeti Choudhary, the only woman officer to from the Indian Army to be part of a contingent at the Republic Day Parade 2021.

Why Satya Nadella is good choice as Microsoft CEO

Why Satya Nadella is good choice as Microsoft CEO

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

If Nadella wins the day, as expected, it will be for his innovative work on Microsoft's growing server and tools business, which provides online computing and storage for companies, said a source briefed on the search process.

Will Tejas beat Pak, Korean jets in Malaysia?

Will Tejas beat Pak, Korean jets in Malaysia?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

'It would be a travesty if the Malaysian air force likes the Tejas, but decides against it because it sees the IAF reluctance to back the fighter.'

From 5K to 5 crore: A college dropout's amazing journey

From 5K to 5 crore: A college dropout's amazing journey

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Shashank Chourey dropped out of engineering college in the second year to pursue his passion for computers

The bidders for Satyam

The bidders for Satyam

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Competitive bids to select the new owner for Satyam Computer Services, once India's fourth largest software company, will soon be announced.

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

With Sundar Pichai becoming the CEO of Google, India has one more reason to cheer its prowess in the global IT sector.

Will they or won't they bite the Satyam pie?

Will they or won't they bite the Satyam pie?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2009

Even the big and eager will find it quite a mouthful.

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

UCLA shooter Mainak Sarkar an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The shooting prompted a complete lockdown of the campus and deployment of hundreds of police officers as well as federal agents.

Satyam Venture sets up design centre for US firm

Satyam Venture sets up design centre for US firm

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

Satyam Venture Engineering Services Pvt Ltd, the engineering services group of Satyam Computer Services Ltd, has set up a dedicated India design centre for the United States-based automotive tier-I supplier Collins & Alkman.

Credit card data of 1 million Domino's Pizza customers leaked

Credit card data of 1 million Domino's Pizza customers leaked

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Domino's India data that included sensitive customer information such as their names, phone numbers, and credit card details has allegedly been breached and put on sale on the dark web. According to tweets by Israel-based Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of cybercrime intelligence firm Hudson Rock, Alon Gal, the data is worth 13 terabytes (TB). He tweeted on Sunday that the data includes as many as 180 million order details, including 1 million credit card details. The data, said Gal, was up for sale on the dark web. The threat actor, he said, was asking for $550,000 for the data.

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

IIT Kanpur invites applications from Indian citizens for admission for the session commencing July 2008.

A monster Einstein to power your 'search'!

A monster Einstein to power your 'search'!

Rediff.com15 May 2007

A monster Einstein could soon be powering the way you gather information.

Satyam scam: Sebi asks Raju's family to return Rs 1,800 crore

Satyam scam: Sebi asks Raju's family to return Rs 1,800 crore

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The latest penalties for insider trading follows an earlier disgorgement order passed by Sebi in July last year.

The NEW Nexus 10: Will Google ditch Samsung for Asus?

The NEW Nexus 10: Will Google ditch Samsung for Asus?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Get Ahead reader Vijay Satti offers the latest on Google's second generation Nexus 10 tablet floating in the cyberworld.

Google to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

Google to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Google, the popular Internet search engine, has chosen India's Silicon Valley Bangalore for its first engineering research and development centre outside the United States to be set up next year.

Oracle Corp plans to hire 2,000

Oracle Corp plans to hire 2,000

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

In an interview to The Wall Street Journal, Oracle chief executive Larry Ellison said that he is setting a new course for Oracle that includes hiring 2,000 sales and engineering employees and developing a line of high-end computer systems.

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

'By getting into brain research, we gain and so does the world'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

There is no doubt in our capabilities, says the Infosys co-founder.

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Is it expensive to study in the US?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

ICSE to conduct Class 10, 12 exams from July 1-14

ICSE to conduct Class 10, 12 exams from July 1-14

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The exams were postponed in view of the nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Madi, Gauss, Flame: Year's most sophisticated malware

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

In 2012, the most significant of the cyber espionage incidents were related to the activity of Madi, Gauss and Flame malware.

How incubators are transforming student ideas into reality

How incubators are transforming student ideas into reality

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Mentors with domain knowledge are helping young entrepreneurs

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The issue, which has been a matter of intense public discourse for past few months, has evoked contrasting views with many backing the holding of the tests fearing that it may lead to a zero academic year for students, and the Opposition and activists demanding their postponement in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

9-minute lights-out call went well: Power minister

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Power Minster R K Singh said, "The power supply ramp down and ramp up -- they (officials) handled very smoothly, and I along with my senior officials -- power secretary, POSCO CMD -- were personally monitoring the situation from National Monitoring Centre in the ministry. I congratulate all the engineers of NLDC, RLDC and SLDCs for handling the situation very efficiently especially in huge response to the Prime Minister's call".

Study at the World Institute of Technology

Study at the World Institute of Technology

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

World Institute of Technology offers computer science and engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics and communication and information technology.

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to previous year, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank, said.

New robot to handle hazardous work

New robot to handle hazardous work

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Indians lack creativity, according to Steve Woz. Do you agree?

Indians lack creativity, according to Steve Woz. Do you agree?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

American inventor's thoughts about India is not being well received.

Sundar Pichai joins Google parent company's board

Sundar Pichai joins Google parent company's board

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

"Sundar has been doing a great job as Google's CEO, driving strong growth, partnerships, and tremendous product innovation. I really enjoy working with him and I am excited that he is joining the Alphabet board," Larry Page, CEO of California-based US multinational conglomerate Alphabet, said in a statement on Monday.

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Project Aero will enable creative executives and developers to design AR experiences and new forms of immersive content. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow.

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

A scientist of Indian origin from MIT, along with colleagues and researchers from Texas Instruments, has developed an energy-efficient microchip for portable electronics, which could lead to longer-lasting, self-charging cell phones.

Indian chosen for prestigious scientists' body

Indian chosen for prestigious scientists' body

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Dr Sangeeta N Bhatia, director, Laboratory for Multiscale Regenerative Technologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been chosen to the newest class of the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.

Trusted websites can also hold malware: IBM

Trusted websites can also hold malware: IBM

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

The report found a significant rise in web application attacks with the intent to steal and manipulate data and take command and control of infected computers.

Microsoft, Oracle, Google step up hiring in India

Microsoft, Oracle, Google step up hiring in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

US firms are seeking Indian engineers to work on technologies similar to their global counterparts

Tata Motors working on a mini SUV, revamping Nano

Tata Motors working on a mini SUV, revamping Nano

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Deep in Tata Motors' largest factory, engineers don 3D glasses to play with car designs and prototypes projected from a 10-metre wide computer screen. Their quest? The automaker's next blockbuster car model.

Infosys Science Foundation honours winners

Infosys Science Foundation honours winners

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam felicitated the six winners.

NASA's Mars rover 'put to sleep'

NASA's Mars rover 'put to sleep'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

A computer glitch on NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has forced the scientists to put the robot on 'safe mode' while engineers try to fix the problem.

Frugal innovation: What GE does in Bangalore

Frugal innovation: What GE does in Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Jun 2009

General Electric's technology centre in Bangalore helps the company grapple with technology and costs. Here's the lowdown on this low-cost but cutting-edge facility.

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

How Tejas Mark 1A won a Rs 26,000 crore order

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The IAF has demanded five new capabilities in the Mark 1A that would give it a clear combat edge over Pakistan's entire fighter fleet, and most of China's as well.