News for 'Computer Science'

Serge Haroche, David J Wineland win Nobel Physics Prize

Serge Haroche, David J Wineland win Nobel Physics Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

French and American scientists win Nobel Physics Prize

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of Aptech Limited, has opened a state-of-the-art centre at San Salvador in El Salvador.

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty has various roles -- philanthropist, author, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt -- and she revels in each one of them, discovers Savera R Someshwar.

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The nine-second de-orbiting or retro-orbiting manoeuvre was executed at 3.42 am using the onboard propulsion system.

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Patni Computer Systems Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Patni Computer Systems, on Monday announced the acquisition of Bridgewater, NJ-based Taratec Development Corp for an aggregate price of $27.2 million in cash.

Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Engineering student Arun Suresh Kumar reported two significant security-related bugs to Facebook.

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

Should you join a start-up or not?

Should you join a start-up or not?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In a start-up set up, nothing is fixed, not even your job-description

Good things from bad motives?

Good things from bad motives?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Today we use statistical methods for purposes as computing GDP & planning healthcare & education, but statistical methods originated with much darker motives.

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Be brave to fail, learn, and lead, advises Abhilash R, founder and CEO, Bloombloom Dreambiz (P) Ltd and B-HUB Lifespaces.

Most important milestones in Internet's journey

Most important milestones in Internet's journey

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some of the path-breaking milestones in the Internet's journey.

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

When 27-year-old Karthik Kamalakannan founded Skcript with his friend Swathi Kakarla in December 2013, little did he realise that it would become the Pied Piper of India one day.

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Within two weeks of many airlines deciding to roll back salary cuts encouraged by a steady increase in traffic flow, a second wave of coronavirus along with rules of compulsory RT-PCR test has hit forward bookings. The fears of last summer, when the pandemic had overturned all the wisdom of airline boardrooms, have returned to haunt the aviation industry. According to an official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, flight occupancy is down to 60 per cent from 70 per cent in the first week of March. Airline lobby group IATA estimates that low cost airlines need to fly at 80 per cent occupancy to be profitable.

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

50 years ago, on April 1, 1968, Tata Consultancy Services -- now India's leading IT company -- was born. The foundation for TCS was laid by Faqir Chand Kohli whose life touched directly or indirectly many, many, Indians, says Shivanand Kanavi.

Want an MBA/ MSc CA?

Want an MBA/ MSc CA?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application.

How Tumblr founder became a multi-millionaire at 26

How Tumblr founder became a multi-millionaire at 26

Rediff.com27 May 2013

David Karp sold his Tumblr blogging service to Yahoo for $1.1 billion.

Want an MBA in IT?

Want an MBA in IT?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters of Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application programmes.

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

A special investigation team visited the Bihar School Examination Board and quizzed its chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad. The team seized computers and hard disk from the BSEB office.

Dey murder case: Cops still waiting for forensic reports

Dey murder case: Cops still waiting for forensic reports

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A year after senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey was gunned down, the Mumbai Police are still awaiting reports from the forensic laboratory on the analysis of mobile phones, memory cards and computers allegedly used by journalist Jigna Vora, who was arrested in connection with the murder.

Now, mobile desktop PCs!

Now, mobile desktop PCs!

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Indian scientists have come up with new mobile desktop computers which are much cheaper than the currently available products and run on batteries, thus doing away with the need for electricity.

Want an MBA/ MCA?

Want an MBA/ MCA?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application.

Now, a maths model that can predict cyber attacks!

Now, a maths model that can predict cyber attacks!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Scientists at the University of Michigan created the model to help develop a basis for understanding the strategic implications of cyber technology.

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Amid headwinds across global markets, US issues fresh restrictions on H-1B visas. Ayan Pramanik & Raghu Krishnan list out the many ways in which this impacts the Indian IT industry.

Coming soon: More powerful supercomputers

Coming soon: More powerful supercomputers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Scientists claim to have created a new optical device small enough to fit millions on a computer chip which could lead to faster, more powerful information processing and supercomputers.

India must stop being the West's digital colony

India must stop being the West's digital colony

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

India's new e-fab four

India's new e-fab four

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Why India Must Salute The Soldier's Wife

Why India Must Salute The Soldier's Wife

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'These ladies have sacrificed their husbands so that you can celebrate your birthday parties and anniversaries.' 'It is your moral duty to treat them right and with respect.' 'When they visit a bank or a hospital, they should not be made to stand in queue, but treated like Presidents or prime ministers.'

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Students enrolled to Silicon Valley University, California, are in a state of panic after some of them were barred by Air India to board its flight.

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.

Why the govt is promoting a 22 year old's book in 100 countries

Why the govt is promoting a 22 year old's book in 100 countries

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Ministry of External Affairs has added Divyasha's book to its largest library.

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

When they didn't get jobs, they created jobs for others

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This is the story of two youngsters from Bengaluru, who converted adversity to their advantage.

6 jobs in demand in a post COVID-19 world

6 jobs in demand in a post COVID-19 world

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Ambrish Sinha, CEO, MeritTrac Services, identifies 6 future-ready skills that a post-COVID-19 workplace will require.

Alert: Post-graduate diploma in Cheminformatics

Alert: Post-graduate diploma in Cheminformatics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

This is a one-year distance learning course.

IBM tops India Supercomputers' list

IBM tops India Supercomputers' list

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

As per the 'India's Top Supercomputers list for 2011', complied and published by Supercomputer Education and Research Centre of IISc, IBM topped the list with six high performance computing installations across India.

IBM turns 100! Here are its icons of progress

IBM turns 100! Here are its icons of progress

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

IBM has played a leading role in transforming business, science and society in these 100 years.

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

In an online chat with readers, Sri Akella, director of Dream Seekers Academy shared advice on how to pick the right international course and career.

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Robots and artificial intelligence machines may find their way to the corporate board rooms in the next ten years