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Calm Gaikwad not bothered about hype around captaincy

Calm Gaikwad not bothered about hype around captaincy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Gaikwad will captain a side full of youngsters in Hangzhou with the main team busy with World Cup preparations at the same time.

And That's Why We LOVE Zeenat Aman!

And That's Why We LOVE Zeenat Aman!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Life has come to a full circle for Zeenat Aman who started her career as a model.

Mobile wars: Cell cos welcome DoT move

Mobile wars: Cell cos welcome DoT move

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Cellular Operators Association of India on Tuesday said the department of telecom's decision to treat fixed wireless service as limited mobile service would benefit 60 million cell users.

3G spectrum row: DoT offers a compromise

3G spectrum row: DoT offers a compromise

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Will scrap bid if it falls below government's revenue expectations.

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

India's Discoveries Haven't Received Attention They Deserve

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

In the ancient world there is a great deal of give and take and reciprocal learning. India was an integral and important constituent of such interchanges of goods and ideas.

DoT for dividend restrictions on new telecom cos

DoT for dividend restrictions on new telecom cos

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

However, this rule will not be applicable to companies holding licences for a period of three years, even if they acquire licences in other circles to expand their operations, according to sources close to the development. The suggestion was made by the DoT to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, which will decide on making it a regulation, along with other suggestions on the lock-in period put forward by the licensor.

Jadeja's 'go to man' turns 42!

Jadeja's 'go to man' turns 42!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

A look at how the cricket fraternity wished Dhoni his 42nd birthday

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

PIX: Netherlands stun Bangladesh with 87-run victory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Netherlands thrash Bangladesh by 87 runs and cause another upset in the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.

DoT asks MTNL to take B'berry interception steps soon

DoT asks MTNL to take B'berry interception steps soon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

If it fails, the services will be stopped from March 1.

Classy, Fab Nehha Pendse

Classy, Fab Nehha Pendse

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

On the hunt for new ways to incorporate colour delicately into your wardrobe? Look no further!

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

The Freelancer Review: Yet Another Version Of The Kerala Story

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The Freelancer has been made with workman-like efficiency, but the subject of Islamic terrorism could do with a break, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Citing National Security, India Bans Chinese Cos

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The government believes firms which are subject to China's laws could be forced to hand over information to Beijing's security services.

3G guidelines: DoT rebuts FinMin's charges

3G guidelines: DoT rebuts FinMin's charges

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Responding to a communication from Finance Secretary D Subbarao on Wednesday, Telecom Secretary Siddartha Behura shot off a strongly worded letter on Thursday, saying: "It is therefore surprising that the ministry of finance has now decided to express its reservations on procedural aspects."

2G scam: CBI defends PC in SC, blames DoT for all wrongs

2G scam: CBI defends PC in SC, blames DoT for all wrongs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday defended Home Minister P Chidamabaram in the Supreme Court in the 2G scam by blaming the Department of Telecommunication for "jumping the gun" in spectrum allocation.

Unused spectrum: DoT may turn down Pitroda firm

Unused spectrum: DoT may turn down Pitroda firm

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Sam Pitroda-backed Vavasi Telegence's request for unused radio frequency to be allotted to launch mobile services across the country is unlikely to be met by the department of telecommunication because it said international technology specifications for this wireless technology do not exist. Instead, DoT is considering the option of allotting the company spectrum in the 400 to 430 MHz band, radio frequencies that are currently not used for mobile services in India.

Sara's Lehenga At Cannes. Hit Or Miss?

Sara's Lehenga At Cannes. Hit Or Miss?

Rediff.com17 May 2023

While speaking to the shutterbugs on the red carpet, the actress said, 'Nervous...I've always aspired to be here someday, and I can't believe I'm here.'

Court asks DoT to explain 3G policy

Court asks DoT to explain 3G policy

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

The drama over the third-generation, or 3G, telecom services policy took a new twist today with a Delhi High Court Bench headed by the Chief Justice A P Shah directing the Department of Telecommunications to file an affidavit explaining why it cannot auction all the available blocks of spectrum in the upcoming auction of 3G spectrum.

DoT to allocate 3G spectrum to telcos tomorrow

DoT to allocate 3G spectrum to telcos tomorrow

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Senior official from the department of telecommunication said the deck has been cleared and the department will handover the spectrum to the operators on Wednesday.

DoT asks Trai for 10-yr spectrum validity; Telcos oppose

DoT asks Trai for 10-yr spectrum validity; Telcos oppose

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Newer telecom operators and dual technology entities are opposing the department of telecommunications (DoT)'s decision to ask the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to give its view on whether the price of spectrum being offered in the coming 2G auction should be valid for 10 years instead of 20 years.

Turning Point: Boult's Double Strike

Turning Point: Boult's Double Strike

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Trent Boult's double wicket maiden first over saw Rajasthan Royals humbled Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs in the IPL 2023 match in Hyderabad on Sunday.

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

'What's the tax implication of interest earned on 5-yr NSC income?'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Sai Sudharsan's ton leads India 'A' to victory vs Pak

Sai Sudharsan's ton leads India 'A' to victory vs Pak

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Hangargekar takes 5, Sudharsan hits ton as India 'A 'smash Pakistan 'A' by 8 wickets

Shubman Gill happy to repay captain's faith

Shubman Gill happy to repay captain's faith

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Feels good when your captain backs you to play your natural game, says Shubman Gill

World Cup PIX: India remain unbeaten with 160-run win over Netherlands

World Cup PIX: India remain unbeaten with 160-run win over Netherlands

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and the Netherlands, at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

3rd ODI PIX: Aus pick up consolation win as India's middle-order crumbles

3rd ODI PIX: Aus pick up consolation win as India's middle-order crumbles

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the 3rd ODI between India and Australia played in Rajkot on Wednesday

PIX: Bangladesh crush Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

PIX: Bangladesh crush Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan played in Lahore on Sunday

PIX: India thrash England to maintain unbeaten run

PIX: India thrash England to maintain unbeaten run

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC World Cup match between India and England in Lucknow on Sunday.

Defence, DoT lock horns again over spectrum fee

Defence, DoT lock horns again over spectrum fee

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Defence officials contend that the services do not use spectrum for 'commercial purposes' and therefore do not need to pay for it.

'Matter of time before Jitesh Sharma gets India cap'

'Matter of time before Jitesh Sharma gets India cap'

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Former India chief selector and current Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi rates Jitesh Sharma among the best wicketkeeper-batters in the country and feels it is only a matter of time before he plays for the national team.

DoT may issue LoIs to all applicants

DoT may issue LoIs to all applicants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The government is understood to have decided to issue letters of intent to all applicants seeking permission to start telecom services and is expecting that at least six companies will convert them into pan-India licences after submitting over Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion) as initial licence fee.

'Govt equity in Vodafone Idea hinges on stock recovery'

'Govt equity in Vodafone Idea hinges on stock recovery'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The conversion of interest into equity stake for the government in Vodafone Idea (Vi) will be decided after the telecommunications (telecom) company's stock price stabilises above Rs 10, India's largest mobile tower installation company Indus Towers has said in its second-quarter report. The board of Vi had, in January, approved the conversion of Rs 16,130 crore worth of interest on adjusted gross revenue dues into equity for the government. This will give the government around 33 per cent stake in Vi.

DoT asks Idea, Voda to provide info on mobile Internet users

DoT asks Idea, Voda to provide info on mobile Internet users

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

DoT officials said instructions have been issued to Idea and Vodafone to provide the requisite information to IB at the earliest.

More time needed for Airtel check: Auditor to DoT

More time needed for Airtel check: Auditor to DoT

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Contractor, Nayak & Kishnadwada, the chosen audit agency, has told DoT in a letter that Bharti has started providing some of the pending information, which is being verified.

Growth prospects, deleveraging to drive gains for Bharti Airtel stock

Growth prospects, deleveraging to drive gains for Bharti Airtel stock

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

There have been several positive signals in Bharti Airtel with revenue market share (RMS) growth, better visibility of profits from Africa, and enough free cash flow to pursue deleveraging. Airtel's 4G and 5G data subscriber net additions were 5.6 million in Q1FY24, and 24.5 million in the last 12 months. Airtel currently has 230 million data subscribers on 4G/5G, which is about 70 per cent penetration of its base of 339 million subscribers.

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

Fee for extra spectrum, 3G roaming: Vodafone contests DoT

Fee for extra spectrum, 3G roaming: Vodafone contests DoT

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Meanwhile, on the contentious issue of roaming pact among leading service providers to offer 3G mobile services, the company seems to have hardened its stand by stating that they are ready to return the 3G spectrum to the Government and will take back the money if the roaming pact is not allowed.

BSNL to start 5G services in 2024

BSNL to start 5G services in 2024

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

State-owned BSNL will start 5G services in 2024, Union Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday. BSNL has shortlisted a TCS and C-DOT led consortium for rolling out 4G network, which will be upgraded to 5G in about a year of placing the order under the contract. "BSNL will start 5G services in 2024," Vaishnaw said while speaking to reporters in New Delhi.

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

2 Weeks On, What Did Hamas Attack Achieve?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

By creating mayhem, Hamas aims to force the Arab States to give up their plans of reconciliation with Israel, explains Colonel Anil A Athale.

Bharti asked to deposit Rs 25 crore penalty with DoT

Bharti asked to deposit Rs 25 crore penalty with DoT

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Passing an interim order, the tribunal directed the country's largest telecom operator to pay 50 per cent of the Rs 50 crore penalty imposed by the DoT within a period of two weeks.