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Gaganyaan likely to be delayed by 1 yr due to pandemic

Gaganyaan likely to be delayed by 1 yr due to pandemic

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The Gaganyaan project has the objective of demonstrating human space flight capability to Low Earth Orbit with three crew members in orbit and safely recovering them after the mission.

FDI rises 15% during Apr-Sep to $26 bn

FDI rises 15% during Apr-Sep to $26 bn

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

Singapore continued to be the largest source of FDI in India followed by Mauritius, the US, the Netherlands and Japan.

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The Galaxy S20 series, unveiled in San Frisco, USA, at Samsung's 'Unpacked 2020' event, also features a new, secure processor which protects against hardware-based attacks. According to the company, the new phones have significantly increased camera resolution. S20 and S20+ have a 64MP camera and the S20 Ultra has a 108MP camera.

Ed-tech giant Byju's eyes $1 billion revenue in US by 2024

Ed-tech giant Byju's eyes $1 billion revenue in US by 2024

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Byju's has quietly moved into other global markets such as the UK, Australia and New Zealand. It recently launched operations in Latin America.

Would you buy the OnePlus 8 Pro for Rs 76,000?

Would you buy the OnePlus 8 Pro for Rs 76,000?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Ashish Narsale has the details about the newest phones in the market -- the OnePlus 8 Pro and the OnePlus 8.

TCS, Intel join hands to tap businesses

TCS, Intel join hands to tap businesses

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Partnership will ensure that Intel's chips sell better in systems that are used by large enterprises

Parliament passes bill to ban strikes by essential defence services

Parliament passes bill to ban strikes by essential defence services

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and some other members sought that the bill be referred to a standing committee for scrutiny.

Govt mulls renaming Department of IT

Govt mulls renaming Department of IT

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

This is based on the proposals given by a task force set by the government a year before to suggest measures to stimulate the growth of IT, IT-enabled services and the electronics hardware manufacturing industry. Electronics hardware production rose from Rs 84,410 crore (Rs 844.1 billion) in 2007-08 to Rs 94,690 crore (Rs 946.9 billion) in 2008-09, a growth of 12.1 per cent.

Impressions: Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Impressions: Sony Xperia Z Ultra

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Sony's flagship phone has a brilliant hardware under the hood but leaves too many areas neglected.

Review: Is the Realme 3 Pro is good value for money?

Review: Is the Realme 3 Pro is good value for money?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

For a budget phone, the camera becomes a crucial variable in distinguishing itself from its competitors, says Khalid Anzar.

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Why Kerala's start-up ecosystem is unique!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'We have integrated start-up space created in almost all the 14 district headquarters of the state.'
'They have incubation facilities providing entrepreneurs common facilities like shared software, legal support, fab labs, hardware, manufacturing facilities and services like chartered accounting facilities, etc, enabling the start-ups to concentrate on technology R&D and product development.'

HDFC Bank readies plan to tackle frequent outages

HDFC Bank readies plan to tackle frequent outages

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The bank has decided to embark on a 'Technology Transformation agenda' to provide its customers smoother, faster, and better banking experience.

Is the Samsung Galaxy A9 worth Rs 39,990?

Is the Samsung Galaxy A9 worth Rs 39,990?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com digs into the details of the worlds first quad rear camera phone.

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

As a multi-agency probe into the NSE case gathers pace, the grant of preferential server and data access to select brokers and their suspected misuse are being investigated threadbare to unveil all quid pro quo arrangements in a highly-sophisticated scheme that worked like a cricket betting scandal, officials said on Monday. While the bourse has said it has taken several steps over the years to strengthen its technology infrastructure, including as per regulatory orders, the officials said certain fresh disclosures call for a detailed probe into whether a select group of individuals in high positions had banded together to make illicit gains by facilitating the preferential trading slots, beginning over a decade ago. Even a split-second faster access is said to result in huge gains for a trader.

Covid-19 may trigger third wave of outsourcing for Indian IT industry

Covid-19 may trigger third wave of outsourcing for Indian IT industry

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

A Goldman Sachs report said, in the past also, major crisis have led to a sharp increase in outsourcing and even offshoring particularly to India , thanks to lower wages for technology developers as compared to developed economies, and an increasing annual base of engineering graduates.

4 hot careers that'll get you a job

4 hot careers that'll get you a job

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Take a look at the skills that matter and how you can acquire them.

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

How Stock Market has Changed in 40 Years

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

While Nifty 50 reflects changes in 40 years, it also shows what is missing: Low-cost manufacturers at one end, and deep-value players at the other. Also missing are technology players, observes T N Ninan.

First Look: The new, improved Samsung Galaxy Fold

First Look: The new, improved Samsung Galaxy Fold

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

How exciting is the Samsung Galaxy Fold? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

Govt grants special powers to forces to buy weapons

Govt grants special powers to forces to buy weapons

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The government has also relaxed certain rules to cut delays in military purchase like allowing the three services to procure required weapons and equipment from a single vendor, the sources said.

First look: The Oppo Reno 2

First look: The Oppo Reno 2

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what the Oppo Reno 2, Oppo Reno 2Z and Oppo Reno 2F have to offer.

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Punjab cops recovers grenades dropped by drone from Pak

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

The box of hand grenades had been attached with a wooden frame and was lowered from the drone to the ground with a nylon rope, said police, adding that they recovered it on Sunday evening.

Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

Microsoft to cut 7,800 jobs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday it would cut 7,800 jobs and write down about $7.6 billion related to its Nokia handset business, which it acquired in 2014.

'China has no regard for boundaries'

'China has no regard for boundaries'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

'Putting tanks on the Ladakh border is not enough to combat China, what is needed to ensure resilience against any cyber-attacks or attacks in outer space or China flexing its economic muscle, as it did with Australia.'

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Google has no plans to make own smartphones right now: Pichai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Google has worked with a range of partners to build Nexus phones, with the company controlling the software and some hardware elements, while leaving manufacturing to its partners, who have included LG, HTC and Huawei, among others.

In Charts: FDI inflows revive in FY20, but face Covid test in FY21

In Charts: FDI inflows revive in FY20, but face Covid test in FY21

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

The inflows came higher in March than in February of 2019-20 despite the lockdown for a week, reports Indivjal Dhasmana.

Google to replace passwords with secure ID ring

Google to replace passwords with secure ID ring

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Web giant Google is researching to build a more secure hardware device which in future can be used to login to a computer or an online account, thus eliminating the need for a password.

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Pak embassy officials were trying to get info on Army movement: Police

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The two officials, Abid Hussain and Muhammad Tahir, were caught by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police from central Delhi's Karol Bagh while they were obtaining sensitive documents relating to India's security installations from an Indian national in exchange of money, official sources had said on Sunday.

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Tata Motors recently cut the sales forecast of its luxury car brand, JLR, due to chip shortages, scaling down its production numbers from the earlier 120,000 units to 60,000-65,000 units by September, and leading to an almost 10 per cent fall in the company's stock. In May this year, Bosch India, too, had stated that chip shortfalls would impact its production, as supply chains were getting disrupted.

Would you buy the OPPO Reno 3 Pro for Rs 29,990?

Would you buy the OPPO Reno 3 Pro for Rs 29,990?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com lists the pros and the cons.

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Our prompt action in Ladakh shows combat readiness: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

In an address to the air warriors on the occasion of the 89th Air Force Day, the Chief of Air Staff also said that the IAF must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate its territory.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Samsung's new addition to the Galaxy S10-series has something for everyone, says Khalid Anzar.

Rupee woes: MAIT seeks price revision in govt contracts

Rupee woes: MAIT seeks price revision in govt contracts

Rediff.com18 May 2012

The domestic electronic product manufacturers depend heavily on imports for hardware components like hard drive and displays.

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Indian-American astronaut in NASA's manned Moon mission

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Raja Jon Vurputoor Chari, 43, a graduate of the US Air Force Academy, MIT and US Naval Test Pilot School, is the only Indian-American in the list.

'Made in China' syndrome plagues US, India militaries

'Made in China' syndrome plagues US, India militaries

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Over a million Chinese counterfeit electronics parts are being used in American military hardware, a key Senate Committee has warned, raising the possibilities that some of these fake parts may have been used in military jets which have been sold to India.

Congress finalises list of 51 candidates for Uttarakhand polls

Congress finalises list of 51 candidates for Uttarakhand polls

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

The Congress on Friday declared a list of 51 candidates for the forthcoming elections to the 70-member Uttarakhand assembly. Harak Singh Rawat will be the Congress candidate from Rudraprayag seat while others in the fray include Jodh Singh Gunsola (Mussorie), Rajpal Singh Kharola (Rishikesh) and Satpal Brahmachari from Hardwar.

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

IIT placements: Will Microsoft offer Rs 1.2 crore salary this year too?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

IITs anticipate COVID-19 restrictions to impact international offers being extended by global recruiters.

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Review: Is the Google Pixel 3a worth Rs 39,990?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The Google Pixel 3a trades off some of the premium features of the Pixel 3, but these scale-downs are not noticeable in day-to-day usage, says Khalid Anzar.

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

While Tata Elxsi will steer clear of building hardware sensors used in autonomous driving, the company is also working with large Tier-1 suppliers to co-develop sensors that will be work with its underlying software.

Is this the hottest gaming phone?

Is this the hottest gaming phone?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

New kid on the block Razer Phone brings high-end features specially designed for gamers, says Ashish Narsale.

IT task force to submit report soon: Krishna

IT task force to submit report soon: Krishna

Rediff.com1 Nov 2003

Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna said on Saturday that the IT task force on hardware would soon submit its recommendations for a comprehensive hardware policy for the state.