News for 'Indian Institutes of Information Technology'

Why is ability of Indian cos to generate profit declining?

Why is ability of Indian cos to generate profit declining?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Revenue yield on every rupee of investment fell to Rs 1.06 in FY13 from Rs 1.20 in FY08.

'Sebi has given go ahead for RailTel IPO'

'Sebi has given go ahead for RailTel IPO'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'We have filed our draft red herring prospectus for a floating IPO for a net offer size of 86.6 million shares.'

How the Railways can carry Modi's Swachh Bharat message across India

How the Railways can carry Modi's Swachh Bharat message across India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Envisioning and implementing a Railway innovation programme needs attitude training and skill impartation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

'Government wants to turn us into goats and sheep'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'Silencing citizens has become a major institutional process under this regime.' 'The anti-Indian argument is a bogey -- meant to silence independent thinking people in India and turn us into goats and sheep.'

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Singapore seeks clarity on Modi's smart city concept

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Singapore wants to know the basic fundamentals of such cities in terms of sustainable clean environment, sound regulatory framework and robust land bank.

Are Artificial Diamonds the Future?

Are Artificial Diamonds the Future?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Don't expect the synthetic stones to surpass natural ones anytime soon because the world's biggest miners of diamonds aren't looking to get into man-made diamonds.

How the PropTiger team wowed Rupert Murdoch

How the PropTiger team wowed Rupert Murdoch

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

In just three years the online real estate portal has managed to raise about Rs 270 crore.

ISRO chosen for Gandhi Peace Prize

ISRO chosen for Gandhi Peace Prize

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

ISRO has been selected for the Gandhi Peace Prize for 2014 for its contribution to the country's development through space technology and satellite-based services.

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

China's aggressive stance shows its true nature: US

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Against the backdrop of the standoff between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh, the White House press secy said the United States was closely monitoring the current situation and supports its peaceful resolution.

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A study of the PM's speech reveals 13% of all words he used were pointed keywords to market his cause

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Muthoot Finance's chairman dies after falling from 4th floor

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Mathai George George Muthoot joined the family business as an office assistant and in 1979 he became the managing director and group chairman in February 1993.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Congress banks on Siddaramaiah's 'Karnataka model of development' to see it through

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The IIM-B's 'Karnataka innovation report' has become the basis for the Congress party's election narrative, particularly to distinguish it from the 'Gujarat model of development', reports Archis Mohan.

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Did India, China really connect in Chennai?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'India's relationship with China has been and will continue to be complex, delicate and sensitive,' says Rup Narayan Das.

How to benefit from weak rupee, lower rates

How to benefit from weak rupee, lower rates

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

Invest in stocks of export-oriented and capital-intensive companies, says Devangshu Datta.

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His simple lifestyle, his optimism, his hard work and his genuine humility made him an authentic role model to millions of children, many of them growing up in challenging circumstances.'

Office space yields are falling.... and property owners are celebrating!

Office space yields are falling.... and property owners are celebrating!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The lower yield is better for property landlords as it indicates an appreciation in the capital value of the property, says Raghavendra Kamath.

Aadhaar Act contravenes right to life and personal liberty

Aadhaar Act contravenes right to life and personal liberty

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Aadhaar-related schemes and the Aadhaar Act exist on the assumption that Right to Privacy is not a Fundamental Right.

Mamata visits Abhijit Banerjee's mother after Nobel win

Mamata visits Abhijit Banerjee's mother after Nobel win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The West Bengal chief minister during the meet said that the state government was keen to utilise the Nobel winner's services.

Professional manager, businessman...

Professional manager, businessman...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan on mapping the Business Serengeti.

7 missions, 34 launches: What a year for ISRO

7 missions, 34 launches: What a year for ISRO

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

ISRO launched 12 Indian, 22 foreign satellites and successfully flight-tested India's first winged-body aerospace vehicle.

Why this swine flu outbreak is worse than that of 2009

Why this swine flu outbreak is worse than that of 2009

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

The virus may have acquired mutations that make it more severe and infectious.

So, what's news?

So, what's news?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Some 800 million or more Indians gaze at their mobile phones all day. Whoever can crack what's news on the mobile phone for them and their families, for a nominal payment of Rs 10 a month, is a winner, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sensex logs biggest single-day drop this year; sheds 538 points

Sensex logs biggest single-day drop this year; sheds 538 points

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended down 538 points at 26,781 and 50-share Nifty ended down 152 points at 8,067.

Why our history and culture are so important

Why our history and culture are so important

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

'Culture is our asset. Culture is our identity.' 'Wherever you go in India, every millimetre can be measured with culture.' 'There is so much to see that even one life is not enough.'

US judge questions Epic's damage amount in TCS case

US judge questions Epic's damage amount in TCS case

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The court has also questioned Epic's assumption that Tata Consultacy Services used the information for the creation of a competitive product

Sensex ends at 6-month low; Bank Nifty falls over 2%

Sensex ends at 6-month low; Bank Nifty falls over 2%

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sensex closed over 118 points down on Thursday.

India's national jobs hunt

India's national jobs hunt

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The government is by far the largest employer; job security is guaranteed for government employees, and their wages are set through once-in-10-year Pay Commission.

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

During his maiden visit to India, the 41-year-old, nose ring-sporting Dorsey wants "to experience everything", according to a tweet he posted on November 10, but mainly reach out to all political parties and meet government officials -- at the Centre and in states -- as well as senior police officer and civic body officials, so that he can assist in delivering governance through Twitter. This will also help the social media giant chalk out its next stage of expansion.

Brexit will affect Infosys, TCS

Brexit will affect Infosys, TCS

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Infosys had guided for a revenue growth in the range of 11.5-13.5%, which has now been lowered to 10-12%.

How Math changed this wannabe cricketer's life!

How Math changed this wannabe cricketer's life!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

P Rajendran finds out how Himanshu Asnani, a winner of the Marconi Society's Paul Baran Young Scholars Award, swiftly moved from wanting to become a neurosurgeon or cricketer into engineering

Modi's day out in Manila

Modi's day out in Manila

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

On his second day of the visit, Modi visited the International Rice Research Institute in Los Banos, an urban locality situated at a distance of around 65 km from Manila -- the capital of the Philippines -- and then visited the Mahaveer Philippine Foundation, that provides free Indian-made prosthesis 'Jaipur Foot' to needy amputees. Here are images from Modi's second day in the Philippines.

Sensex plunges 339 points in biggest drop in 8 weeks; Infosys falls 5%

Sensex plunges 339 points in biggest drop in 8 weeks; Infosys falls 5%

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The 30-share Sensex ended down 339 points at 28,119 and the 50-share Nifty closed 100 points lower at 8,438.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The body of Jasmine Joseph, 22, who went missing from her Syosset, Long Island, New York home since February 24, was found in her car at a busy parking lot not far from her home.

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rahul, Prashant Kishor, 2 ministers among Pegasus 'targets'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Prahlad Singh Patel, as also former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa and poll strategist Prashant Kishor were among those whose phone numbers were listed as potential targets for hacking through an Israeli spyware sold only to the government agencies, an international media consortium reported on Monday.

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

'Terrorists are today being tracked and neutralised'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'As far as Kashmir is concerned, a 'solution' was very much in play, and had brought endemic violence across the Jammu and Kashmir regions very much under control before the disruptive adventurism of the present regime resulted in a limited and localised escalation.'

BlackBerry to support Startup Village in Vizag

BlackBerry to support Startup Village in Vizag

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

BlackBerry Passport, with a 4.5-inch touch screen and three-row touch-enabled physical keyboard, is priced at Rs 49,990.

Falling rupee a dampener for several firms

Falling rupee a dampener for several firms

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

While information technology companies will benefit, firms with high foreign borrowings or heavy dependence on imports will be hurt.