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Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Lessons from the Idea-Vodafone merger

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

This merger, Bhupesh Bhandari believes, will be watched keenly by management gurus the world over.

SC rejects petition to ban WhatsApp

SC rejects petition to ban WhatsApp

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

It said the petitioner could also approach Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal with his plea.

Move over MNCs, Made in India mobiles are here

Move over MNCs, Made in India mobiles are here

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Most India brands have started offering 3G-enabled phones with a starting price of about Rs 4,000.

Why IIM-Lucknow grads are celebrating!

Why IIM-Lucknow grads are celebrating!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

147 domestic and international recruiters -- including Ola, Amazon, Flipkart and Xiaomi -- hired all 460 graduates.

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

It will carry out most banking operations like accepting deposits but can't advance loans or issue credit cards.

Mobile number portability? No, says DoT

Mobile number portability? No, says DoT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The move will deprive millions of the freedom to choose service providers without changing their phone numbers.

Internet drives mobile in India, says Google

Internet drives mobile in India, says Google

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

In classifieds, over 41 per cent job searches were from mobile phones.

IPTV: MTNL in pact with Israeli firm

IPTV: MTNL in pact with Israeli firm

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

State-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd has signed a deal with an Israeli firm and its Indian partner to expand the telecom giant's IPTV services, which will enable TV broadcasts through telephone lines.

International bandwidth prices to fall

International bandwidth prices to fall

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Telecom regulator TRAI feels that there is some scope for further reduction in the bandwidth prices, which has the potential to cause a fall in the cost of telecom and IT as well as IT-enabled services in the country.

Reliance's 'NIMBY' woes prove headache for India's digital push

Reliance's 'NIMBY' woes prove headache for India's digital push

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

RIL has faced protests from local authorities, activists and residents across India campaigning against masts and roadworks.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

Blackberry solution expected by April 9

Blackberry solution expected by April 9

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Research-in-Motion, the Canada-based provider of Blackberry services, has assured Indian operators that it has come up with a solution to the contentious issue of allowing government security agencies to monitor the service without compromising data security.

5G will be rolled out by 2020

5G will be rolled out by 2020

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

India is looking at 5G technology as a major opportunity in terms of offering services tailored for rural India like telehealth, tele-education and bandwidth-heavy applications

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Indian economy is going strong but headwinds prevail

Indian economy is going strong but headwinds prevail

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

India is set for decent growth in 2015.

Virtual mobile networks set to enter India

Virtual mobile networks set to enter India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Mobile users can expect a sharp fall in tariffs and access to a range of sophisticated services if the government accepts recommendations by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to permit mobile virtual network operators.

BSNL, Sri Lanka Tele in pact

BSNL, Sri Lanka Tele in pact

Rediff.com4 Jun 2004

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has signed three agreements with Sri Lanka Telecom, including one for direct connectivity in international voice traffic

Siva eyes Seychelles island

Siva eyes Seychelles island

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Non-resident Indian businessman C Sivasankaran's Sterling Infotech group is in talks with the Seychelles government to lease an island for 99 years, on which it plans to build an integrated mega township and tourism project.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Trai paper on number portability soon

Trai paper on number portability soon

Rediff.com4 Mar 2004

Retaining the same number while changing the service provider may become a reality for Indian subscribers, as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India would issue a consultation paper on 'number portability' in a month's time.

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Will Imran Khan begin a new inning?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

If he doesn't, two things are guaranteed: Failure for him, and continued slide for his nation despite its talented people, strong nationalism, the gift of geography and a formidable army, points out Shekhar Gupta.

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

Sachin Bansal wants to start a bank

Sachin Bansal wants to start a bank

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'If the RBI blesses us with a banking licence, we would like to launch a successful bank.'

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.

RCom to devote CDMA business to dongles

RCom to devote CDMA business to dongles

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The dual-technology operator plans to divert its mobile customers and those who use mobile internet to the GSM side of its business, and devote the CDMA business exclusively to dongles.

Vodafone's UK parent may buy Analjit Singh's stake

Vodafone's UK parent may buy Analjit Singh's stake

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Likely to seek FIPB approval to raise holding; deal could bring FDI of about $696 mn.

Cupid's new weapon: cell phone

Cupid's new weapon: cell phone

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

3G handset makers to ring in Rs 3,500-4,000 offer

3G handset makers to ring in Rs 3,500-4,000 offer

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

With 3G mobile services, which provide high-speed downloads of data, movies and videos, around six month away, mobile phone makers are getting ready to offer handsets for as little as Rs 3,500, against the currently available minimum price of over Rs 8,000.

3G rollout: Telcos may have to raise Rs 50,000 cr

3G rollout: Telcos may have to raise Rs 50,000 cr

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The money constitutes nearly 26 per cent of the total domestic borrowing of the Indian corporate sector in 2008-09.

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

To play long innings in banking, Vodafone needs to do a few things

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

While some are relatively new in this business, Vodafone, which has 1.8 million touch points in the country, has been offering basic banking and payment services through its pre-paid mobile digital semi-closed wallet called M-Pesa since 2012.

Jio Platforms deals a big boost for PE investments

Jio Platforms deals a big boost for PE investments

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Investments totaling over $9.5 billion in Jio Platforms by a clutch of private equity firms, following social media giant Facebook's $5.7 billion mid-April investment in the company, helped overall.

Why's Modi going against his natural instinct?

Why's Modi going against his natural instinct?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

The promise of a less suspicious government is surprising. What about the disconnect between the new business stance and earlier push to dictate the narrative in politics and public life, wonders T N Ninan.

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.

IT, telcom sectors set to hire more in Q2

IT, telcom sectors set to hire more in Q2

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Hiring intent in IT and ITeS was the highest in cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune.

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

PM's principal secy Nripendra Misra to step down

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Modi has appointed P K Sinha, who superannuated as cabinet secretary on Friday, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), he said.

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

'Arrested MHA officer did not compromise security'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Since he handled telecom, mining, shipping and transportation industries, we are looking into all his activities at the ministry. This could possibly be a case of industrial espionage," a senior police officer of the special cell, involved in the case's investigation told rediff.com.

Official arrested for leaking info on MNP

Official arrested for leaking info on MNP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Delhi Police have arrested a 1994-batch Indian Administrative Service officer, posted in the internal security division of the home ministry. Ravi Inder Singh, a deputy secretary of the West Bengal cadre, was under surveillance for over a month by the intelligence agencies.

Sensex zooms 428 points on trade deal boost

Sensex zooms 428 points on trade deal boost

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

the broader NSE Nifty settled 114.90 points, or 0.96 per cent, higher at 12,086.70. Axis Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 4.21 per cent, followed by Vedanta 3.75 per cent, SBI 3.39 per cent, Maruti 3.20 per cent, IndusInd Bank 3.07 per cent and Yes Bank 2.87 per cent. Bharti Airtel slipped 1.98 per cent, Kotak Bank 1.38 per cent, Bajaj Auto 0.88 per cent, Asian Paints 0.31 per cent, HDFC Bank 0.05 per cent and HUL 0.03 per cent.

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Falling revenues, increased capex, and first full year of spectrum debt may make things worse