News for 'Information and Communication Technologies'

Hone your IT and managerial skills!

Hone your IT and managerial skills!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

The International Institute Of Information Technology, Kolkata, invites applications for its graduate and post graduate programmes in Technology.

Want to become an engineer?

Want to become an engineer?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

AMC Engineering College invites applications to its Bachelor of Engineering courses.

India, US in talks for a 'fantastic' trade deal: Trump

India, US in talks for a 'fantastic' trade deal: Trump

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Addressing the 'Namaste Trump' event at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, Trump said that both the countries are in the early stages of discussion for an 'incredible' trade agreement to reduce barriers of investments.

FIFA look to make controversial VAR more transparent

FIFA look to make controversial VAR more transparent

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

It recognised that there was a "growing demand for more immediate information about the referee's final decisions after a VAR-review."

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Meet the 3 experts appointed by SC in Pegasus probe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Three experts on cyber security, digital forensics, networks and hardware were roped in by the Supreme Court on Wednesday to "enquire, investigate and determine" whether Pegasus spyware was used for snooping on citizens and their probe would be monitored by former apex court judge R V Raveendran.

Bharti Airtel rejigs corporate structure to sharpen focus on digital

Bharti Airtel rejigs corporate structure to sharpen focus on digital

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

Bharti Airtel on Wednesday announced a new corporate structure to sharpen the company's focus on rapidly unfolding digital opportunities while enabling it to unlock value. The move comes at a time when digital is turning out to be a compelling proposition for players in the Indian market, where the use of smartphones and better broadband connectivity has spurred the adoption of a new range of services. Players are positioning themselves beyond the core telephony offerings, as they enhance digital engagement, build future streams of revenue and create brand differentiation, besides redefining themselves as a larger platform of digital services, say market watchers.

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'When you look at it from the point of view of science, Chandrayaan 2 is a big success.'

RCom gets nod for SEZ

RCom gets nod for SEZ

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Reliance Communications has received approvals from Maharashtra and MIDC for its proposed 45-acre special economic zone.

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say I love you

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Has the advent of technology made it easier, or more difficult, for brands to communicate with you and your valentine?

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The government, however, dismissed allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people, saying it 'has no concrete basis or truth associated with it whatsoever'.

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

Meet Renuka Ramnath, 1st woman and 'outsider' to head a Tata co

Meet Renuka Ramnath, 1st woman and 'outsider' to head a Tata co

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Tata Communications has elected the private equity (PE) veteran as a successor to Subodh Bhargava.

'Big step towards transparency': Prasad's praise for FB, Google

'Big step towards transparency': Prasad's praise for FB, Google

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The publishing of compliance reports by Google, Facebook and Instagram is bound to turn up the heat on Twitter, which has been engaged in a tussle with the Indian government over the new social media rules.

Retailers to protest against IT cos favouring e-commerce firms

Retailers to protest against IT cos favouring e-commerce firms

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

In order to counter the growing penetration of e-commerce portals, the ICT industry in Gujarat is also mulling initiation of its own portal for selling products.

Tata Group submit bid for IPL title sponsorship rights

Tata Group submit bid for IPL title sponsorship rights

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Multinational conglomerate Tata Group has submitted its 'Expression of Interest' to become IPL title sponsor this year, joining education technology company Unacademy and fantasy sports platform Dream11 in a bid to replace Chinese mobile phone company Vivo for one season.

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Why Andhra Pradesh is India's top hiring destination

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

According to India Skills Report 2019, Andhra Pradesh offers equal space to both male and female workers.

The weapons of mass disruption

The weapons of mass disruption

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

10 smart things Indian entrepreneurs MUST do

10 smart things Indian entrepreneurs MUST do

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Help your employees remember the vision and the goals of your exponential organisation and why they decided to be there, suggests Kunal Sood.

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Twitter on Wednesday said it has suspended over 500 accounts, and blocked access to several others within India as it partly acceded to a government order to curb spread of misinformation and inflammatory content around farmers' protests.

If you are a victim of banking fraud, here's what you can do

If you are a victim of banking fraud, here's what you can do

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

For online fraud, approach cyber cell and file a complaint.

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Telcos: Beware Chinese bearing gifts!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'When an enemy country is looking for information to sabotage a system from a remote location, they can access your data, they can stop the functioning of our power plants, they can stop the functioning of critical systems in the network.' 'It is very important that we should have full control of everything in the network.' 'Most Indian companies buy from China only because of the kind of incentive they are getting.' 'By doing so, these Indian companies are exposing themselves to dangers in the coming years.'

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

India, US to ink landmark defence pact on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

On Tuesday, Pompeo and Esper will hold the 2+2 talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, covering the entire expanse of defence and security ties as well as key regional and global issues.

An international PG programme in India

An international PG programme in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

The Asia-Pacific Institute of Management (AIM) invites applications for full time programmes in management, information technology, economics, journalism, mass communication and computer science.

30 companies that use the name of their founders

30 companies that use the name of their founders

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at 30 companies named after people.

India's 10 best brands, Tata is No 1

India's 10 best brands, Tata is No 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The Tata group has touched the lives of millions of Indians since the last 100 years.

Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates university scholarship in Melbourne on his name

Amitabh Bachchan inaugurates university scholarship in Melbourne on his name

Rediff.com2 May 2014

The scholarship will be presented every four years by Bachchan to an Indian citizen to develop a thesis related to media, digital technology and communication.

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Control Covid for economy to recover!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Unless we control the coronavirus, we are going to struggle to get our economy and country back on track. The spectre of the virus haunts recovery, warns Naushad Forbes.

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.

Cong claims Priyanka received WhatsApp hack alert

Cong claims Priyanka received WhatsApp hack alert

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

The party, however, did not say exactly when the Congress general secretary received the message.

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

'India's IT system is safe and secure'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Information highways are getting stronger and being strengthened.' 'Occasionally, accidents could occur. But do you stop constructing highways because two motor cars collide?'

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

She was a Hollywood star, much sought after. She also helped invented technology which changed the world.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

Postal department to apply for bank licence: official

Postal department to apply for bank licence: official

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The department has a network of more than 150,000 post offices across the country.

Intel, govt to boost IT in India

Intel, govt to boost IT in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

World's top chip maker Intel and the government on Thursday agreed to jointly develop computing platforms to address issues of affordability, local infrastructure and community usage models to enable and empower rural citizens to participate in infor

Govt and ISPs to hold talks on blocking of websites

Govt and ISPs to hold talks on blocking of websites

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Govt had asked ISPs to block 500 websites but this could not be done due to technical issues.

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The government on Thursday announced new rules to curb misuse of social media platforms, as it mandated firms to appoint grievance officer, disclose the first originator of the mischievous information and remove, within 24 hours, content depicting nudity or morphed pictures of women.

Govt scraps anti-tank missile deal with Israel, asks DRDO to 'Make in India'

Govt scraps anti-tank missile deal with Israel, asks DRDO to 'Make in India'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

They said the decision to retract the RFP was taken after the DRDO expressed confidence of producing the ATGMs.

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

RCom, Huawei have misused ECB funds: Govt

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Reliance Communications, Reliance Infratel, Huawei Technologies and Walt Disney Company (India) are among the companies which misused or diverted funds raised from abroad under the ECB route in the last three years, Parliament was informed on Friday.