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Net Neutrality: Trai draws flak for releasing names, email ids

Net Neutrality: Trai draws flak for releasing names, email ids

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The authority has received over 10 lakh (1 million) petitions.

Porn ban in Kamasutra land: Will it work?

Porn ban in Kamasutra land: Will it work?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

If the government thinks that they will be able to control it, then they're either fooling themselves or have no clue about the power of viral media.

VSNL, Asia Netcom sign pact

VSNL, Asia Netcom sign pact

Rediff.com19 Feb 2004

Internet gateway and service provider Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and telecom service provider Asia Netcom has signed a strategic partnership

IPO-bound Paytm narrows losses to Rs 1,701 cr

IPO-bound Paytm narrows losses to Rs 1,701 cr

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

As it readies for its initial public offering (IPO) later this year, digital payments firm Paytm is honing its strengths to remodel itself from being a payment wallet to becoming a financial services provider, and is working towards narrowing its losses, evident from its most recent Annual Report. Unlike many of its peers, Paytm has started expanding its merchant payment ecosystem. It has realised that though it can take the maximum share of the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) transactions, from a revenue generation point of view it will not have any impact.

China grants map licenses; Google,Bing out of race

China grants map licenses; Google,Bing out of race

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

A dozen state-owned local research institute or mapping bureaus, obtained a class-A license from State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.

'Big jolt to govt': Oppn welcomes SC order on J-K

'Big jolt to govt': Oppn welcomes SC order on J-K

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

"Modiji reminded that nation bows before Constitution and not him!"

Spectrum auction to hurt India's satellite play, says Sunil Mittal

Spectrum auction to hurt India's satellite play, says Sunil Mittal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Spectrum allocation for satellite services came up as a dominant theme at the launch of 36 communication satellites by OneWeb, a Bharti group venture, here on Sunday. Following the launch, Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Mittal, in a conversation with a group of reporters, reiterated that spectrum auction did not make sense in the case of satellite services. "This (satellite services) is not competing with mobile services where you can justify the auction.

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.

An IITian takes charge of the telecom ministry

An IITian takes charge of the telecom ministry

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Manoj Sinha, earlier minister of state for railways, will be tasked to conduct the auction and deal with issues like net neutrality.

One phone, many subscribers: Real Kashmir FC's story during communication lockdown

One phone, many subscribers: Real Kashmir FC's story during communication lockdown

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Sandeep Chattoo got the phone activated with 'special permission'

Wipro CEO Kurien honoured by AIF for leadership, philanthropy

Wipro CEO Kurien honoured by AIF for leadership, philanthropy

Rediff.com8 May 2014

AIF partners with NGOs to develop and test solutions and with governments to create and scale sustainable impact.

Wi-fi-cellular phone combos selling like hot cakes

Wi-fi-cellular phone combos selling like hot cakes

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Sales of mobile phones capable of handling cellular and Wi-Fi signals through a collaboration between different service providers are set to witness booming sales by 2010, according to a study.

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Data Bill: Why Nasscom, mobile body are worried

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

The Bill says that the central government, in consultation with the Data Protection Authority, can direct any data fiduciary or data processor to provide non-personal data to enable better targeting of delivery of services. The government can also ask data processors to provide data for formulation of evidence-based policies for its own use.

New software to fight spyware

New software to fight spyware

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

Trend Micro Inc, a leading network anti-virus and Internet content security software and services provider, on Monday announced new services and solutions to combat spyware in organisations.

Reliance Globalcom no longer for sale

Reliance Globalcom no longer for sale

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The unit of Reliance Communications may raise debt, equity

BSNL rolls out first urban mobile WiMAX service

BSNL rolls out first urban mobile WiMAX service

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Union minister of state for agriculture and consumer affairs K V Thomas launched the facility at a function in Kochi on Saturday.

24-yr-old Indian national held in US over scam targeting senior citizens

24-yr-old Indian national held in US over scam targeting senior citizens

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Anirudha Kalkote, 24, was produced before a US magistrate in Houston on Friday to face the charges.

TCS bets big on 'SME Cloud'

TCS bets big on 'SME Cloud'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the country's largest information technology (IT) services provider, has planned to launch what it terms 'SME Cloud' in a fortnight. Under which, it would provide hosted services for enterprises having a Rs 50-500 crore turnover.

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Mystery Of Indian-Born Foreign Stars

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Should we not be creating roles in India for the talented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Home ministry meets over Google Earth

Home ministry meets over Google Earth

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

The sources said the Centre had decided in 2007 to frame a policy on this issue and Wednesday's meeting was the first move in this connection.

Normalcy returns to Tuticorin; work at Sterlite plant stopped

Normalcy returns to Tuticorin; work at Sterlite plant stopped

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Authorities lifted Section 144, which does not allow assembly of more than four people.

The other e-commerce

The other e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

What will it take to get India's poor broadband penetration to be seen as a problem and not as a condition, thus enabling real, serious e-commerce to take off in India?

VSNL to buy Tyco Global Network

VSNL to buy Tyco Global Network

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

VSNL has agreed to acquire Tyco Global Network, one of the world's most advanced and extensive submarine cable systems for $130 million.

IPv6: Is your web site ready for it?

IPv6: Is your web site ready for it?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

IPv6 stands for Internet Protocol Version 6 which is the next generation of Internet Protocol and will eventually succeed Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4).

Reimagining Venture Capital

Reimagining Venture Capital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan on keeping an eye on democratising finance in India.

Digitising our country of sceptics

Digitising our country of sceptics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

M Muneer recommends segmenting the population on the basis of their propensity to embrace new technologies is the key to driving digitisation.

By end 2017, Google to have its India Cloud Region in Mumbai

By end 2017, Google to have its India Cloud Region in Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It will compete with rivals Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure

Tech Mahindra, Sun in pact for IPTV

Tech Mahindra, Sun in pact for IPTV

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Tech Mahindra and IT infrastructure major Sun Microsystems announced on Monday a strategic alliance to provide systems and software for internet protocol television services to customers in India and Asia Pacific markets.

Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens

Sri Lanka's cabinet resigns en masse as crisis deepens

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Ppolitical experts in Colombo said the ministers came under intense pressure from the public over the government's alleged "mishandling" of the economic crisis, triggered by the shortage in the foreign exchange reserve.

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

It added that there had been several reminders from the club to the government for freeing the communication of newspaper offices, journalists and the club itself.

Technology has become democratic in its truest sense: Modi

Technology has become democratic in its truest sense: Modi

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched 5G technology services in India and said that technology has become democratic in its truest sense since even the poor of the country have always come forward in adopting new technologies. He said that this is a major step in the vision of Digital India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. "Talking about Digital India, some people think that this is just a government scheme.

VSNL move to make Net cheaper

VSNL move to make Net cheaper

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Telecommunication services provider Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and global microprocessor manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices on Thursday launched personal Internet communicator, a consumer device that offers managed Internet access to end-users.

Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Is Nitish's hold over administration slipping?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

This is the first time after Nitish Kumar dumped the BJP in August 2022 that violence has broken out across the state, reports M I Khan.

MTNL may set up overseas arm

MTNL may set up overseas arm

Rediff.com24 May 2003

Call drops: Consumers demand compensation, telcos oppose

Call drops: Consumers demand compensation, telcos oppose

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and Association of Unified Telcom Service Providers of India (AUSPI) have opposed the proposal to compensate consumers.

PSLV-C56 successfully places 7 Singaporean satellites into orbit

PSLV-C56 successfully places 7 Singaporean satellites into orbit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Around 23 minutes after lift-off, the primary satellite got separated and it was followed by six other co-passenger satellites, which were deployed into the intended orbits sequentially, ISRO said.

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Army deployed in Assam; stones pelted at CM's home

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A day after total shutdown in Assam to protest against the CAB, fresh protests erupted in the state and neighbouring Tripura and other parts of the nation.

Govt clears IPTV policy

Govt clears IPTV policy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The government on Thursday cleared changes to the current channel down-linking guidelines to allow broadcasters to provide content to telecom service providers for Internet Protocol TV.

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

In a first of its kind move, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the ticket booking arm of the Indian Railways, is looking to monetise its bank of passenger data while conducting business with private and government companies. IRCTC has a large bank of data related to every online railway ticket ever generated as it is the country's only railway ticketing platform, an IRCTC official told Business Standard. The public sector undertaking, which has sought the services of a consultant to assist with the monetisation process, plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through this exercise.

Govt lifts ban on websites sans child pornography

Govt lifts ban on websites sans child pornography

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Facing flak over its order to block access to 857 pornographic and humour websites, the government on Tuesday lifted ban on all those websites that do not feature child pornographic content.