News for 'Information and Communications Technology'

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.

'Is Integrated MTech from VIT Good For Placements?'

'Is Integrated MTech from VIT Good For Placements?'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Nayagam PP counsels students on how to pick the right course and career.

Analysts remain selective about space-related stocks

Analysts remain selective about space-related stocks

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Recently, the government relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) norms for the space sector by allowing 100 per cent FDI in manufacture of components, systems or sub-systems for satellites, ground segments, and user segments. It also permitted 74 per cent FDI in satellite manufacturing and operation as well as satellite data products and 49 per cent in development of launch vehicles and spaceports. Following this, stocks of related companies saw an uptick on the bourses.

DoT Sets 100 Days Agenda For New Telecom Rules

DoT Sets 100 Days Agenda For New Telecom Rules

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

'The idea is to frame the ToR quickly, so that Trai can begin its consultations with industry stakeholders.'

2-judge bench divided over IT rules on fake news, 3rd judge to hear matter

2-judge bench divided over IT rules on fake news, 3rd judge to hear matter

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

A division bench of the Bombay high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on a bunch of petitions challenging the amended Information Technology (IT) Rules dealing with fake news against the government on social media.

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

If a citizen chooses not to use Aadhaar as the default unique identity, then other unique identity proofs masked and linked to Aadhaar would be used.

Modi's top 4 retain portfolios; Nadda gets health, Shivraj agri

Modi's top 4 retain portfolios; Nadda gets health, Shivraj agri

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Among the new entrants to the Union cabinet, former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been given the agriculture and rural development portfolios, Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda the health portfolio and former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar the power portfolio.

BITS-HP Labs India PhD fellowships

BITS-HP Labs India PhD fellowships

Rediff.com23 Jun 2006

BITS-Pilani, and HP Labs India invite applications for PhD fellowship for research in Information and Communication Technologies.

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

'Will Banking Career Affect Marriage Prospects?'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Shekhar Kumar, an HR expert, talent, and client acquisition leader at SEPL offers advice on how to grow professionally.

India plans to launch 50 spy satellites in 5 years: ISRO chief

India plans to launch 50 spy satellites in 5 years: ISRO chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'Techfest', an annual science and technology event organised by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Mumbai.

Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister

Legal framework against deepfakes after polls, says IT minister

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The government asked digital platforms to provide technical and business process solutions to prevent and weed out misinformation that can potentially harm society and democracy, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said.

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Siddaramaiah Goes Backfoot On Local Quota Bill

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Sources within the Congress, including those who have been members of the teams that drafted its 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha poll manifestos, said the Karnataka government decision lacked any empirical basis.

Want a B Tech degree?

Want a B Tech degree?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology, Gujarat announces admissions for its B Tech (Information and Communication Technology) programme.\n

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Aptech managing director and CEO Anil Pant died on Tuesday, the company informed in a regulatory filing. "The company regrets to inform about the sad demise of Dr. Anil Pant, Managing Director and CEO of the company on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Dr. Pant's contribution and energy will be missed by the company. "All the directors and employees of the company convey their deepest condolences to his family," Aptech Limited said in the filing.

Interested in a B Tech in IT?

Interested in a B Tech in IT?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology invites applications for admissions to its four-year B Tech programme in Information and Communication Technology.

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

With Samariya India gets CIC after a month, but 6 openings remain

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Samariya, the first Dalit to have been appointed to the post, was working as information commissioner in the transparency panel Central Information Commission (CIC). A 1985-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Telangana cadre, Samariya retired after serving as the labour and employment secretary in the Government of India. He was sworn in as the information commissioner on November 7, 2020.

India to revolutionise use of green technology

India to revolutionise use of green technology

Rediff.com13 May 2010

The development of the industrial corridor will bring about a revolution in the use of green technologies.

Africa fastest growing telecom mart: Telecom body

Africa fastest growing telecom mart: Telecom body

Rediff.com13 May 2008

"African information and communication technologies industry is an exciting place to be. Market liberalization continues and most countries have established regulatory bodies to ensure a fair, competitive and enabling environment, Hamadoun Tour, secretary-general of the ITU said on Monday. The secretary-general was speaking at the opening of a major trade fair "ITU Telecom Africa" in Cairo inaugurated by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Dr Pananjay Tiwari lists the options and cost of pursuing an MBBS education outside of India.

'My daughter wants to pursue astrophysics. Pls help'

'My daughter wants to pursue astrophysics. Pls help'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, offers expert advice on career programmes in India.

5 Tech Trends To Watch Out For

5 Tech Trends To Watch Out For

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Humans will work far more collaboratively with artificial intelligence for rapid and complex decision-making.

5 Important Job Skills AI Can't Replace

5 Important Job Skills AI Can't Replace

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

What humans have -- that no machine can mimic -- is the ability to foster positive and authentic relationships with coworkers, managers and clients, says Job Van Der Voort, CEO and co-founder of Remote.

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'AI may perform tasks, but deep expertise and specialisation remain uniquely human.'

Raja pitches for framework to prevent misuse of IT

Raja pitches for framework to prevent misuse of IT

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Union Minister for Information Technology and Communications A Raja has called for establishing an appropriate legal and regulatory environment to ensure optimum use of Information and Communication Technologies.

Two Indian techies missing in Kenya killed by cops, claims prez aide

Two Indian techies missing in Kenya killed by cops, claims prez aide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Both Khan and Kidwai were in Kenya to join President William Ruto's election campaign information and communications technology team.

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.

World can't afford failure of Indian democracy: Sibal

World can't afford failure of Indian democracy: Sibal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

"India is going through a transformation that I haven't seen in my life happens so quickly," said Minister for Communications and Information Technology Kapil Sibal, who was the chief guest at India's 64th Republic Day celebrations hosted by the Federation of Indo Americans of Northern America on January 27 in Newark, California.

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.' 'Government restrictions hold back universities in India from launching medical schools,' argue Ajay Shah and Vijay Kelkar.

Dutch PM says G20 declaration was a compromise

Dutch PM says G20 declaration was a compromise

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte on Monday said the G20 New Delhi declaration was clearly a compromise, which is always the case with such a multilateral forum, but he was happy with the fact that there were some key elements in it, and that India was able to broker it.

EU drags India to WTO over import duties on ICT products

EU drags India to WTO over import duties on ICT products

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The EU is challenging the introduction of import duties on a wide range of ICT products, for instance mobile phones and components, base stations, integrated circuits and optical instruments

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

More than 70 per cent of Indian youth aged between 15 and 29 can't!

A Raja becomes new IT & communications minister

A Raja becomes new IT & communications minister

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Dayanidhi Maran lost his job following a family spat.

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Kalam's 5-pt agenda for India

Kalam's 5-pt agenda for India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

President A P J Abdul Kalam on Thursday unfolded a five-point integrated plan stressing on agriculture, education and communication technology to make India a developed country by 2020

Meet the 4 top candidates in race to head Infosys

Meet the 4 top candidates in race to head Infosys

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Experts believe the merits of Infosys' insiders lie in their youth.

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

How effective communication can take companies to great heights

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

The success of internal communication depends on its utilisation.

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

NIT Srinagar student booked for sharing abusive video on social media

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

Students had protested at the NIT in the Nigeen locality of Srinagar alleging the social media post hurt their religious sentiments.