News for 'Computer Science'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'The images of mass cremations and crowds of people at hospital doors brought me to tears.' 'I started this initiative because at the end of the day India is my home.'

U'khand tragedy caused by massive rock and ice avalanche

U'khand tragedy caused by massive rock and ice avalanche

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The study suggests that climate change is contributing to such events happening more frequently, and highlights risks of increasing development projects in fragile environments.

Who hates online school more? You or your child?

Who hates online school more? You or your child?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

With the arrival of the monsoon, many schools across the country, began the June term. And for the first time in their lives your children began to experience online school. Love it, like it or hate it?

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.

'Everybody's going to get infected'

'Everybody's going to get infected'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

'In the likelihood that Omicron is circulating, you have a much greater chance of getting infected now, than you did during the Age of Delta.'

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.

India's new e-fab four

India's new e-fab four

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

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.

'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

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.

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.

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Alert: Post-graduate diploma in Cheminformatics

Alert: Post-graduate diploma in Cheminformatics

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

This is a one-year distance learning course.

'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.

India's 'king of gamers'

India's 'king of gamers'

Rediff.com4 May 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

All you need to know about the Sakshat tablet

All you need to know about the Sakshat tablet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

With the much-talked about sarkari tablet PC set to be launched on October 5, we give you a low down on everything you must know about this little gadget.

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.

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

'How can I prepare for IIT-JEE 2015?'

'How can I prepare for IIT-JEE 2015?'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

It's important that you plan in advance and practice giving mock tests or test series.

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.

Amida, answer to PDA?

Amida, answer to PDA?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Armed with 'sticky' bomb, Indian Mujahideen likely to strike in May

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The terror group, which suffered a major blow after the arrest of its founder Yasin Bhatkal, is all set to make a comeback with a 'sticky' bomb usually used to target government officials. Vicky Nanjappa reports

IIT- Kharagpur honours HCL founder

IIT- Kharagpur honours HCL founder

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

HCL Founder Shiv Nadar has been awarded the Honoris Causa Doctorate of Science (D Sc) by the Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur.

Geek dubbed 'word of 2013' by Collins dictionary

Geek dubbed 'word of 2013' by Collins dictionary

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

The word geek, once used as a slur to describe a person with unfashionable interests or a social misfit, has now been declared the 'word of the year' by the Collins online dictionary.

Court asks Raju's counsel ways to begin trial

Court asks Raju's counsel ways to begin trial

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Prime accused B Ramalinga Raju has been avoiding court proceedings since September citing health reasons.

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.

Missionary school burnt down in Kashmir

Missionary school burnt down in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Terrorists burnt down Saint Paul International School in Sonwar in Srinagar on Saturday night. The administration block, the computer centre, science centre and library were totally gutted in the fire.

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career.

Satyam case adjourned to July 29

Satyam case adjourned to July 29

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

The special court dealing with multi-crore Satyam scam case on Monday adjourned the examination and hearing of charges of Satyam accused to July 29.

Meet Indian-American inventor of Email as it turns 32

Meet Indian-American inventor of Email as it turns 32

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

In 1978, Ayyadurai created a computer programme, which he called 'email', that replicated all the functions of the interoffice mail system: Inbox, Outbox, Folders, Memo, Attachments, Address Book, etc.