News for 'Indian Institute of Information Technology'

IIT-Gandhinagar, Nielsen tie up to benefit students

IIT-Gandhinagar, Nielsen tie up to benefit students

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Nielsen will fund several Nielsen Awards annually at the institute to enable undergraduate students to participate in international conferences, workshops and internships.

Global Technovator awards for 10 NRIs

Global Technovator awards for 10 NRIs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Ten young under-40 innovators and entrepreneurs of South Asian origin will be given the Global Indus Technovators Awards at a ceremony at MIT on Monday.

Microsoft to set up largest data centre in Hyderabad

Microsoft to set up largest data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Tech giant Microsoft will set up its largest and fourth data centre in India at Hyderabad with an investment outlay of over Rs 15,000 crore over a period of 15 years. "I am very happy to say today that Hyderabad will be the destination for Microsoft's largest Data Centre investment in India with an investment of over Rs 15,000 crore over a period of 15 years. "This will be one of the largest FDIs that Telangana has attracted," Telangana Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao on Monday said at an event marking the announcement of Microsoft's latest data centre region in Hyderabad.

'Fed rate cut appears unlikely'

'Fed rate cut appears unlikely'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'The Fed rate will peak in the range of 5.1-5.3 per cent during the second quarter of CY23 and will most likely stay there for a while before rate cuts start in CY24.'

'Huge higher education investment in 11th Plan'

'Huge higher education investment in 11th Plan'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Addressing the Joint Sitting of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session, President Pratibha Patil said the 11th Plan period will see expansion in the number of technical institutions. Eight new Indian Institutes of Technology, 20 new Indian Institutes of Information Technology, seven new Indian Institutes of Management and two Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research in addition to the three in Pune, Kolkata and Mohali, will be set up, she said.

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Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

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DD official suspended over PM's speech?

DD official suspended over PM's speech?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The prime minister had addressed the India Singapore Hackathon 2019 and the 56th Concvocation of IIT, Madras.

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Goodbye IT, colleges say hello to industry-ready courses

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

PSG College of Technology has invited IT firms and external agencies to conduct training.

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

France bestows Chevalier de la Legion on Premji

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Azim Premji, chairman of IT major Wipro, was conferred the highest French civilian honour for his outstanding contribution to developing the information technology industry in India, his economic outreach in France, and his laudable contribution to society as a philanthropist through the Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University

Rajya Sabha passes 7 key bills in 3.5 hours

Rajya Sabha passes 7 key bills in 3.5 hours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

This after most of the Opposition including the Congress, Left parties, the Trinamool Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the Nationalist Congress Party decided to boycott House proceedings in protest against the suspension of eight MPs for the remainder of the session for unruly behaviour.

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Infosys has been in the eye of the storm on alleged violation of H-1B and business visa norms on several occasions in the US

FPIs bet on financial services sector; inject Rs 14,205 cr in Nov

FPIs bet on financial services sector; inject Rs 14,205 cr in Nov

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Indian financial services space seems to be in a sweet spot as foreign investors have made a net investment of Rs 14,205 crore ($2.1 billion) in the sector in November amid strong credit growth and manageable non-performing loan portfolio. The investment comes following a net withdrawal of Rs 4,686 crore from financial services stocks in October on account of profit booking. Overall, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have made a net investment of Rs 36,238 crore in the country's equity markets in November.

Quota bill in LS on Friday

Quota bill in LS on Friday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi gave this information to reporters on Thursday.

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

'Build portfolio in mid-, small caps via SIPs'

Rediff.com11 May 2023

'As the Indian economy continues to expand over the next three years, mid- and small-caps should do well as they have higher exposure to the domestic economy than large-caps.'

MIT pulls out of Media Lab Asia

MIT pulls out of Media Lab Asia

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Terrorism should not be linked to any religion, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

He also said that terrorists are constantly finding new ways to carry out violence, radicalise youth and raise financial resources and the darknet is being used by terrorists to spread radical content and conceal their identities.

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

On his three-day trip, the Microsoft CEO will meet governments and businesses to get them to use the company's platforms.

'80% of Indian crypto users are aged below 34'

'80% of Indian crypto users are aged below 34'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'Young working adults between 25 and 34, who are in Indian Tier II and III cities, are leading the charge in terms of crypto adoption.'

IITs likely to hike fees

IITs likely to hike fees

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

After Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), the nation's premier IITs may see a hike in tuition fees, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh said the Standing Committee of IIT Council (SCIC) has recommended an increase in the tuition fee for B Tech and M Tech courses. The Board of Governors (BoG) of six IIMs located at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore and Kozhikode had decided to increase the fees of the PGP.

Govt plans to set up 3 new IITs

Govt plans to set up 3 new IITs

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Government proposes to set up three new Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Bihar, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday.

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up matters that would decide the contour of the bilateral ties for decades to come, according to people familiar with the planning of the high-profile trip.

Illegal snooping not possible in India: IT minister in Lok Sabha

Illegal snooping not possible in India: IT minister in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

More than 300 verified mobile phone numbers, including of two serving ministers, over 40 journalists, three opposition leaders and one sitting judge besides scores of business persons and activists in India could have been targeted for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Sunday.

Applications invited for PM's Research Fellowship Scheme for PhD

Applications invited for PM's Research Fellowship Scheme for PhD

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Each Fellow would be eligible for a research grant of Rs 2 lakhs per year.

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

15 per cent of startups in Silicon Valley are founded by Indians.

10 cities that are helping India prosper; Delhi tops

10 cities that are helping India prosper; Delhi tops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Smaller cities like Pune and Noida score better than 'Vibrant' Gujarat's Ahmedabad.

AI not a threat but an opportunity to boost quality of legal practice: SC judge

AI not a threat but an opportunity to boost quality of legal practice: SC judge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Justice Kohli said the advent of artificial intelligence has caused some concerns amongst the legal fraternity.

Companies to adopt franchisee model

Companies to adopt franchisee model

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

E-commerce firms ride Make in India to reach rural markets

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Paytm plans to induct 5,000 manufacturers and sellers; has started programmes to identify and train new sellers.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

'Over The Long Term, Equities Are The Best Inflation Hedge'

'Over The Long Term, Equities Are The Best Inflation Hedge'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'Recent underperformance notwithstanding, equities should constitute a major part of investors' financial portfolio.'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'They (the ransomware attackers) are not after any VVIP data.' 'Had that been the case, they would have quietly installed a different malware.'

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Australian students might intern in Indian companies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

The 2015 round will support approximately 60 scholarships and provide around $8 million in mobility grants for Australian undergraduate students.

Mumbai top investment destination among UAE based Indians

Mumbai top investment destination among UAE based Indians

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

About 22,300 NRIs across UAE participated in the survey which was conducted to understand the reason of buying property in India, preferred cities for investments, type of property, time frame, budget and finances planned. Indian cities are also in the top 25 real estate destinations in the Asia Pacific region for real estate investment destinations.

100 best MBA schools in the world

100 best MBA schools in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Youth Incorporated's annual MBA rankings reveals the best.

Decline in global client spending may put Indian IT sector under stress

Decline in global client spending may put Indian IT sector under stress

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Though global IT services spending is likely to cross the $1-trillion mark to reach $1.031 trillion, growth rate will slow to 3.8% in 2019, compared to 6.7% last year according to reports

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Summer placements: IIM-B grads bag plum offers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2015

Nearly 150 companies visited the campus this year.

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

China aggressively trying to hack Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

Experts said attempts from China have increased in the last year, which further amplified after the Indian government banned Chinese applications post the Galwan clash.

Alert: Post Grad Courses in Management

Alert: Post Grad Courses in Management

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Applications are invited for the Post Graduate Programme in Management Studies (PGPMS) for 2005-2007, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.