News for 'MAP'

For Google Maps, Arunachal is disputed territory

For Google Maps, Arunachal is disputed territory

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

In other words, what you see on Google Maps's India site is what India wants; what you see on Google Maps's China site is what China wants. So what does Google believe in? For that, you should visit their international site, http://maps.google.com, which shows what is the truth according to it (image alongside). It clearly shows Arunachal Pradesh as a disputed territory

'Shocking Numbers For The BJP'

'Shocking Numbers For The BJP'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The politics of divisiveness won't work.' 'The janta is too clever not to see through it.'

Ready for new maps of India?

Ready for new maps of India?

Rediff.com19 May 2005

The Defence Series Maps would be for exclusive use of defence forces and authorised government departments. The policy regarding the use of DSMs would be determined by the Ministry of Defence.

Can Quiet Hiring Reduce Layoffs?

Can Quiet Hiring Reduce Layoffs?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Quiet hiring allows employees to expand their skill sets, making them more versatile and valuable to the organisation, says Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

ISRO to map world's oldest varsity

ISRO to map world's oldest varsity

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

The ISRO team is expected to commence the mapping operations in February, Mishra told rediff.com.

He believes in what China says, not...: BJP hits back at Rahul

He believes in what China says, not...: BJP hits back at Rahul

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Joshi's reaction came after Gandhi termed as "very serious" the issue of China releasing a "standard map" that laid claim over Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin, and claimed the neighbouring country has already taken India's land in Ladakh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should speak on the issue.

Maps recovered from terrorists involved in Uri attack

Maps recovered from terrorists involved in Uri attack

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Official sources said that besides arms and ammunition, two maps showing general area of Uri were recovered from the four slain terrorists, who are now believed to be from Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

'You Can't Solely Rely On Electric Cars'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'At present, hybrids emit lesser carbon despite using fuel than pure play electric cars.' 'That is because EVs have to be charged and 76 per cent of the country's electricity is still coal-based and not renewables.'

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Although the Supreme Court has mandated the Centre to conduct the polls by the end of September, a spate of terrorist attacks in J&K could cause delays.

The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

The most searched for destinations on Google Maps

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Results are based on the review of the search activities on maps.google.co.in for August 2012.

Rahul explains how Cong will 'uproot' 50% quota cap

Rahul explains how Cong will 'uproot' 50% quota cap

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Gandhi said the Congress' slogan is 'count' because that would be the first step towards justice.

'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'

'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'

Cellphones may now map cities

Cellphones may now map cities

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

The Austrian city of Graz has been mapped using the cellphone information of users.

'Jobs Have Evolved, Skill Sets Haven't'

'Jobs Have Evolved, Skill Sets Haven't'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'India has a skill shortage of 56%.' 'This is a very interesting paradox -- the unemployment rate is 6% to 7%, and at the same time 20% of those qualified are unemployed.'

Battle for Mizoram 2023: THE VERDICT

Battle for Mizoram 2023: THE VERDICT

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The results for the November 7 assembly poll in Mizoram were declared on Monday.

Balancing green concerns with soaring energy demand

Balancing green concerns with soaring energy demand

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Rising energy demand could tilt India's energy basket towards fossil fuels from coal to oil, natural gas.

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

FTAs, reviving exports to be commerce ministry's focus

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Another priority in the first 100 days could be the launch of an e-platform -- Trade Connect -- to help exporters connect with stakeholders of international trade.

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Wayanad rescuers use GPS, drone pictures to find survivors

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Rescue teams on Friday used GPS coordinates from aerial drone pictures and cell phones, including the last location of people who lived in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad to help locate survivors, amidst accelerated search operations after the completion of the 190-foot-long Bailey bridge by the Army.

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

With new features, Google Maps looks to go the extra mile in India

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Google has partnered with cab operators Ola and Uber, and a user can seamlessly book a cab with just one tap. This service is available in 27 cities across India

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

iPhone 16 with AI steals show as Apple unveils new Airpods and watch

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

In a dazzling showcase at Apple Park, Apple on Monday introduced its latest technological marvels, including the much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup. The event, held at the newly inaugurated Observatory building, featured an array of exciting updates that promise to redefine the smartphone experience.

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

'We Are Voting For The Next Chief Minister'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

A land-owning class, the Jats are a powerful community and account for 28 per cent of Haryana's population. The time, they believe, has now come for them to take revenge.

Interactive: India's cold wave map

Interactive: India's cold wave map

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Cold wave and fog persists across North India disrupting traffic and normal life.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

Google to map the moon

Google to map the moon

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Thirty-six years to the day since Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon, Google Inc. extended its mapping service to cover the lunar surface.

'Faheem's sign matches with maps' handwriting'

'Faheem's sign matches with maps' handwriting'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Specimen signatures of 26/11 accused Faheem Ansari matched with the writings on maps of Mumbai terror sites seized from him by Lucknow police at the time of his arrest in a bomb blast case in Uttar Pradesh last year, a handwriting expert informed the trial court on Friday.

Los Angeles scraps move to map Muslims

Los Angeles scraps move to map Muslims

Rediff.com15 Nov 2007

A decision to map Muslims -- citing security reasons -- in Los Angeles had to be called off after protests from the community, the Los Angeles Times has reported.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

INTERACTIVE MAP: Constituencies with MOST murders

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Rediff.com's data journalists have broken down 2012 district-wise National Crime Record's Bureau data into a constituency-wise listing.

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Mature Parag says hard choices paved way for comeback

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Parag credited Sangakkara for making things easier for him as he was easy to approach.

What Mahabali Won't Hear

What Mahabali Won't Hear

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Questions that the state had come to recognise over time but consistently delayed treating seriously because doing so requires an overhaul of perspective and lifestyle, notes Shyam G Menon.

Nirmala Sitharaman and her team decode the fine prints of Budget 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman and her team decode the fine prints of Budget 2024

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with her team of bureaucrats, delved into the fine print of the 2024-25 Budget documents in a press conference, detailing the government's road map on bringing down the debt-to-GDP ratio and bold tax measures.

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Mapped: Countries most affected by terrorism

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The Global Terrorism Index 2017 released by the Australia-based Institute for Economics and Peace provides a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the last 17 years in covering the period from the beginning of 2000 to the end of 2016. According to the report, this is the second consecutive year, deaths from terrorism declined. Over the two years there was a decrease of 22 per cent compared to the peak of terror activity in 2014. Terrorism deaths have fallen significantly in Syria, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nigeria. However, Islamic State defied this positive trend with over 9,000 deaths, primarily in Iraq and increased activity in OECD countries.

Budget: Time To Bet On Big Ideas

Budget: Time To Bet On Big Ideas

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The generation of quality jobs and skill development should be the focal point, cutting across ministries and departments, asserts Nivedita Mookerji.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

Mapping the AAP shock win in New Delhi

Mapping the AAP shock win in New Delhi

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Rediff.com's data experts using maps provide insights on how the nation's capital voted in the the AAP to power.

GST Council's fitment committee likely to consider dropping 12% slab

GST Council's fitment committee likely to consider dropping 12% slab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The fitment committee under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, comprising central and state officials, has begun a rate rationalisation exercise afresh, checking the possibility of dropping some of the rates, particularly the 12 per cent slab, to achieve a revenue-neutral structure, a senior official with direct knowledge of the matter

Apple walks the talk, opens Maps development office in Hyderabad

Apple walks the talk, opens Maps development office in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Apple has been continually updating and adding new features to Maps including 3D views.

WATCH! Largest ever 3-D map of the universe

WATCH! Largest ever 3-D map of the universe

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Scientists have released the largest ever three-dimensional map of massive galaxies and distant black holes in our universe. The new map produced by Sloan Digital Sky Survey III pinpoints the locations and distances of over a million galaxies. It covers a total volume equivalent to that of a cube four billion light-years on a side.

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'Save the entire chain of e-mail exchanges so that you have documented evidence to show you informed the bank about the issue.'

Nothing wrong with our Kashmir map: PDP

Nothing wrong with our Kashmir map: PDP

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Monday hit back at Home Minister P Chidambaram, who had warned the party of stern action over its controversial propaganda map.

How hot is your city today? Mapping India's heat wave

How hot is your city today? Mapping India's heat wave

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The dread Indian summer has returned and is living up to its reputation as a terrible heat wave coils its vice grip across the nation.