News for 'Electronic System Design'

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Soon, T-shirts that turn body heat into electricity!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

The new design begins with a layer of thermally conductive material that rests on the skin and spreads out the heat.

Lockheed Martin proposes custom-built fighter jets to be made in India

Lockheed Martin proposes custom-built fighter jets to be made in India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Noting that the India-specific fighter on offer and its programme's size, scope and success will enable Indian industry to take advantage of unprecedented manufacturing, upgrade and sustainment opportunities well into the future, Lall said the platform will give Indian industry a unique opportunity to become a part of the world's largest fighter aircraft ecosystem.

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Skoda Superb

Mercedes-Benz reveals GL-Class Facelift, what should you expect?

Mercedes-Benz reveals GL-Class Facelift, what should you expect?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

US would be the first market where Mercedes-Benz GLS would be available for orders and sales.

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white logo from Bavaria. The car is the quintessential European luxury SUV with all the creature comforts one finds in the executive sedans of the company. Indian automobile website MotorBeam.comtests the mettle of the big-brawny SUV from BMW.

Is LG G7 ThinQ better than OnePlus 6?

Is LG G7 ThinQ better than OnePlus 6?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Here's what you need to know, says Ashish Narsale.

BMW X5: A safe and stylish SUV for comfortable long drives

BMW X5: A safe and stylish SUV for comfortable long drives

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white logo from Bavaria.

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Why space start-ups find it hard to raise funds

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

While industry is upbeat, start-ups in the space sector are finding it difficult to cater to the demand due to a lack of funding, issues related to policy like foreign funding, intellectual property, etc, and a lack of support in testing.

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

US hits Russia with sanctions for 2016 election meddling, hackings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Trump administration is confronting and countering malign Russian cyber activity, including their attempted interference in the US election, destructive cyber-attacks, and intrusions targeting critical infrastructure, said Treasury Secretary Steven T Mnuchin.

SBI in 'Hall of Shame' of banks funding cluster bomb makers

SBI in 'Hall of Shame' of banks funding cluster bomb makers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The maximum number of banks are from the US (74), followed by China (29) and South Korea (26).

Indian Army handed over 'desi Bofors' artillery guns

Indian Army handed over 'desi Bofors' artillery guns

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

"Three 155 mm howitzers (Dhanush) have been handed over to the army recently for user's trial," GCF's Joint General Manager and PRO Sanjay Shrivastava told PTI today.

Dont' be surprised: With passage of time, smart devices will rule us

Dont' be surprised: With passage of time, smart devices will rule us

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Drones are of course, remotely controlled and modern ships are also chip-driven.

2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800: You will love this Italian diva!

2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800: You will love this Italian diva!

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The exotic Italian manufacturer steps into the middleweight naked space with the new generation Brutale 800. What's it like to ride? Abhay Verma finds out

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

How Piyush Tewari is making India's roads safer

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Indian roads continue to be among the most dangerous in the world. Few people are even aware that the Good Samaritan Law exists. Getting a licence to drive is still far too easy.

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

India scripted history by successfully launching EMISAT, a military satellite, and 28 foreign nano satellites on-board its polar rocket from Sriharikota on Monday, in a complex mission which marked many a first for Indian Space Research Organisation.

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Is India paying too much for Rafale?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'What the price will reveal, since the India specific capabilities haven't changed since 2013, is how much the Modi government padded up the cost,' points out Mohan Guruswamy.

Luxury car wars: Audi to launch 10 models to beat Mercedes

Luxury car wars: Audi to launch 10 models to beat Mercedes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

In response to Mercedes-Benz' new cars which it introduced in 2014, Audi is all set to launch 10 products in 2015.

The HTT-40 now needs to fly full throttle

The HTT-40 now needs to fly full throttle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

HAL made its point against a sceptical Indian Air Force, which opposed the HTT-40 project, blocked funding, and imported an expensive Swiss trainer rather than backing the HTT-40.

What the IAF expects from its Tejas fighters

What the IAF expects from its Tejas fighters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

From 2018-19 onwards, 16 'Standard of Preparation-18' Tejas fighters, which involves four major upgrades, will roll off the line each year.

Desi trainer aircraft makes maiden flight

Desi trainer aircraft makes maiden flight

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The test flight is a victory for public sector undertaking Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, which has strongly backed the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 project, defying a skeptical Indian Air Force

Pakistan inducts new 'Made in China' frigate

Pakistan inducts new 'Made in China' frigate

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

PNS Aslat was built in a shipyard in Karachi with technology transferred by China. China has delivered three more F-22P guided missile frigates to Pakistan under a 2005 contract.

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

Rediff.com31 May 2016

The BMW 5-Series is the ultimate executive luxury sedan which blends excellent driving pleasure with uber luxury that too in a timeless design.The 5-Series F10 model, introduced in India in 2010 updated in 2013, is now available in the 530d M-Sport variant which is a slight departure from the normal 5-Series - as explored by Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

A case for raising defence FDI to 100%

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Access to India's defence market must be made conditional -- available only to those who are ready to make a long-term commitment in India, argues Ajai Shukla.

Help is at hand for 'GST-afflicted exporters'

Help is at hand for 'GST-afflicted exporters'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

A corpus of Rs 20,000-30,000 crore is under consideration, to narrow the input tax credit cycle and facilitate their working capital requirements.

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

How Delhi is battling with toxic smog

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Firms are offering employees flexi hours; demand for air purifiers, masks have skyrocketed.

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

This is not an exhaustive list of best DSLRs; there are several others, which also hold their ground in their respective segments.

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The least expensive among these starts at Rs 22,60,560, according to a list compiled by MotorBeam.com

Centre warns WhatsApp over spread of messages triggering violence

Centre warns WhatsApp over spread of messages triggering violence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

WhatsApp said it would be instituting awards for research on 'spread of misinformation' on its platform.

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.

'Made-in-India' Akash Missile, worth Rs 3,600 crore, fails test

'Made-in-India' Akash Missile, worth Rs 3,600 crore, fails test

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The CAG said the strategic missile system, which were to be deployed on the China border, procured from the state-run Bharat Electronics Ltd were deficient in quality.

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Army deploys through-the-wall radar to spot terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Army can detect terrorists who might be hiding in wall cavities or false ceilings.

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

ISRO to launch Chandrayaan-2 in 2018

Rediff.com25 May 2017

The Chandrayaan-2 will conduct the next level of scientific studies on the Moon, writes T E Narasimhan.

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The first diesel car from Maruti Suzuki, Celerio diesel is pitted against Hyundai Grand i10, Ford Figo and Chevrolet Beat.

Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Is Ducati Panigale V4 the undisputed king of superbikes?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The new Panigale V4 S' sheer performance, dynamic ability and the ease with which it is delivered leaves one in no doubt about the absolute punch that this motorcycle packs.

Govt liberalises defence manufacturing; delicenses products

Govt liberalises defence manufacturing; delicenses products

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

In a major liberalisation, the government on Thursday allowed manufacturing of several hundreds of equipment and products in the defence sector without licence.

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Why govt banks will not be privatised

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'There is a law that prevents the government from diluting its equity in the PSBs below 50 per cent.' 'That law has to be amended and given the parliamentary arithmetic of the political parties, it is not as simple to do that.'

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Buses that run on battery, trucks that purr on LNG, and more from the stables of Tata Motors, Mahindras and Ashok Leyland. The Auto Expo 2018 had these and more.

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Before China sends cheap lethal drones over the border

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

What must India do now?

Suzuki GSX S1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000

Suzuki GSX S1000 vs Kawasaki Z1000

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Launched in December 2013, the Kawasaki Z1000 costs Rs 25,000 more than the Suzuki GSX-S1000 and have almost similar equipment and power delivery. So, why are we comparing these two? Let's get into their detailing and clear the confusion with a quick comparison.

ISRO scripts space history, successfully launches 8 satellites into orbit

ISRO scripts space history, successfully launches 8 satellites into orbit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

PSLV C-35, carrying India's SCATSAT-1 meant for ocean and weather studies and seven other satellites including from the United States and Canada, on Monday lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota.