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Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Let's build technology that gets the best of humanity: Nadella

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Nadella showcased improvements to Cortana and announced previews of new cloud services.

'Nadella's rise shows how far the industry and America have come'

'Nadella's rise shows how far the industry and America have come'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

'That an Indian can lead the world's top software company is an important milestone for Indian Americans and for America. But the larger message is for India itself: Imagine what Indians can achieve at home if they put their differences aside and start helping one another,' says Vivek Wadhwa.

Nadella at No.5 toplines Indian quartet on Fortune's businessman of year list

Nadella at No.5 toplines Indian quartet on Fortune's businessman of year list

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Nadella has been ranked fifth among 50 global corporate heads by Fortune Magazine in its annual 'Businessperson of the Year' compilation, followed by CEO of Milwaukee-based maker of water heaters A O Smith Ajita Rajendra on the 34th spot, HDFC Bank's Managing Director Aditya Puri on the 36th position and Banga on 40th.

Walmart to pump over Rs 9,000 crore in Flipkart

Walmart to pump over Rs 9,000 crore in Flipkart

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Fresh capital will help Flipkart further grow its e-commerce marketplace in India as the world's second-largest internet market begins to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Fadnavis had a series of very productive meetings with American CEOs

Indians flocking to bitcoin after Elon Musk's backing

Indians flocking to bitcoin after Elon Musk's backing

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Bitcoin has been on fire ever since Musk announced that Tesla had bought $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency, and that his electric-vehicle company would accept bitcoin from buyers.

Ajay Banga, Nadella among world's top 50 biz leaders

Ajay Banga, Nadella among world's top 50 biz leaders

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg is at the second place.

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

India Inc's shining stars and few who lost glory in 2014

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Few top honchos of India Inc did very well in 2014.

India home to 56 of the world's largest public firms

India home to 56 of the world's largest public firms

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Reliance improved its ranking this year to 121 from 142 last year, with a market value of $50.6 billion and assets worth $91.5 billion.

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

'Nokia Android intends to give consumers the best of both worlds'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

While critics doubt if the new brand would be continued once Microsoft completes integrating Nokia, the X appears to be Nokia's ploy to ease Android-junkies into a Windows Phone environment.

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Why India is unlikely to see consistent growth

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The need for larger investment in infrastructure that is the biggest shortcoming, says A V Rajwade.

For Indian IT biggies, China is hot

For Indian IT biggies, China is hot

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

MS announces availability of Windows Mobile 6.5

MS announces availability of Windows Mobile 6.5

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Windows Mobile 6.5 Windows Phones will deliver new customer experience through an improved, easy-to-use and customizable user interface and an enhanced browsing experience.

Deepika, Virat, Ola co-founder among Time's 100 most influential people

Deepika, Virat, Ola co-founder among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

TIME said a record 45 people on this list are under 40 -- including the youngest designer ever, 14-year-old actor Millie Bobby Brown -- and a common theme in the tributes is how much people can learn from them.

Former Forbes India editor floats digital media platform

Former Forbes India editor floats digital media platform

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The company has signed deals Mint and digital television network Ping.

Cairn files notice against India in $1.6 billion tax dispute

Cairn files notice against India in $1.6 billion tax dispute

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Cairn files notice against India in $1.6 billion tax dispute.

America Inc cheers Satya Nadella's victory

America Inc cheers Satya Nadella's victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

"Satya Nadella is a perfect example of how appropriate, thoughtful immigration reform can benefit both our free-market democracies, says Ron Somers, president of the US-India Business Council.

MSN to shut down chat rooms in India, 27 countries

MSN to shut down chat rooms in India, 27 countries

Rediff.com24 Sep 2003

The shut down, says the company, has been prompted by the increasing abuse of chat rooms by paedophiles and spammers.

Why Indian IT firms are bracing for more disruptions

Why Indian IT firms are bracing for more disruptions

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Most Indian IT firms work as system integrators for Huawei and though the exposure is very less as of now, the potential is more due to 5G roll out. As pressure to keep the Chinese firm out of the 5G network grows, other global firms, including Japan's NEC, South Korea's Samsung, Finland's Nokia and Sweden's Ericssion are increasing their investments to grab more market share in the telecom sector.

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

'We started as a democracy, but have regressed to a banana republic'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

'Governments, democratically elected governments, are custodians for a short- specified time.' 'Parents don't let baby sitters decide the course of their child's future.'

India co develops Chinese software

India co develops Chinese software

Rediff.com2 Feb 2005

Newgen Software said it has developed a Chinese version of its software product on document management and workflow to enter the Chinese market.

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Microsoft's latest mid-range offering is a promising device but offers no window to anything new.

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Quad leaders discuss 'challenge' posed by China: US NSA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

Leaders of the United States, India, Australia and Japan did discuss the 'challenge' posed by China during the first meeting of the Quad, and they made clear that none of them have any 'illusions' about Beijing, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has said.

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Google faces anti-trust probes in India

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Internet major Google is facing probes by fair trade regulators in India, Europe and three other jurisdictions for alleged anti-competitive practices.

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Modi urges American CEOs to invest in India, says GST a game changer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

India's growth presents a win-win partnership for the country and the US, and American companies have a great opportunity to contribute to that, Modi told the CEOs.

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

5 ways NITI Aayog is using AI to change India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

'AI will be bigger than the advent of the Internet or the harnessing of electricity.' 'India must embrace it with all its might,' says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Linux spreads its wings in India

Linux spreads its wings in India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Nokia to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam, will staff agree?

Nokia to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam, will staff agree?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Nokia is keen to shift its Chennai plant to Vietnam.

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

45 countries to participate in WEF's India summit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

It includes a session with Gadkari on analysing the initiatives needed to bridge the $1 trillion infrastructure deficit in the country.

Nokia, workers fail to agree, again

Nokia, workers fail to agree, again

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

This is the third meeting between the two parties, including one in which the Company Law Board had taken part.

'Nokia's Chennai arm to have no work if tax issue unresolved'

'Nokia's Chennai arm to have no work if tax issue unresolved'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The warning came after Nokia Chairman and interim chief executive officer Risto Siilasmaa met Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and tax authorities in a bid to resolve the Rs 21,153-crore (Rs 211.53 billion) liability it faces.

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

India at a low 105 on human capital index, Finland tops

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

India ranks low at 105th on human capital index, Finland tops

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Gates, who is to attend the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, on Monday said there is reason to be optimistic than ever about the future progress using vaccines to give all children a healthy start to life.

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

'Gates has taught us to dream big'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

In an interview, Ravi Venkatesan, chairman Microsoft Corporation India Pvt. Ltd, spoke to rediff.comabout Gates, his insatiable curiosity and indomitable courage to take risks.

Nokia workers allege forceful VRS, company denies

Nokia workers allege forceful VRS, company denies

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Union sources claimed production at the Chennai plant, considered one of the biggest for Nokia, had declined from 13 million handsets per month to four million per month.

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and about 1,000 of his colleagues have donated over $1.5 million to a leading rights group that has pledged to fight President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The CEOs round table is expected to be attended by Apple chief Tim Cook, Walmart head Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google head Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

Nokia staff to go on one-day hunger strike on March 31

Nokia staff to go on one-day hunger strike on March 31

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Besides staging a hunger strike on March 31 in Chennai, the Nokia India Employees Union have decided to further step up their protest post the Lok Sabha elections.