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'I see my students as change-makers'

'I see my students as change-makers'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'The easy availability of funds has enabled us to not only hire the best faculty, but has also made it possible for us to retain them with the best possible infrastructure -- labs, grants etc,' Ashoka University VC Malabika Sarkar tells Geetanjali Krishna.

Are we heading for a tech bubble?

Are we heading for a tech bubble?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The pressure on relative performance and the feeling of being left out among many investors may also account for the belief among many that this has to be a technology stock bubble.' 'The feeling of a bubble is also reinforced by the extreme performance gap between growth and value investing.' 'While at first glance, one can only stand back awestruck by the wealth creation delivered by technology stocks globally. It does not seem at all like the internet bubble of 1999-2000, says Akash Prakash.

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mangalyaan has been named among the best inventions of 2014 by Time magazine which described it as a technological feat that will allow India to flex its "interplanetary muscles."

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Tough 2016 for IT, bigger battle in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

'The industry growth in 2016< came from the new digital technology segment which grew at over 20%.' 'The challenge for the industry is that the legacy business makes up almost 80% of revenue.' 'Hence the urgency to transform into digital business.'

New tool to help robots 'see' better

New tool to help robots 'see' better

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Object recognition is one of the most widely studied problems in computer vision, researchers said.

Is this tech bubble like the one in March 2000?

Is this tech bubble like the one in March 2000?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Are we seeing a replay of March 2000? What are the similarities and differences and how worried should we be, asks Akash Prakash.

World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.

Indian software market up 10% to $4.7 bn

Indian software market up 10% to $4.7 bn

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Software market in India grew 10 per cent to $4.76 billion in 2013, driven by strong adoption of cloud or subscription-based services, research firm Gartner said.

For first time in 20 years, Indian mobile phone sales drop

For first time in 20 years, Indian mobile phone sales drop

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Experts believe cyclical glitches account for the downturn in mobile-phone sales

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

RBI wants customers' financial data stored in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Experts say the new guideline is likely to hurt foreign players more, especially card companies such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express who process and store credit card transaction data outside of India.

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Will aggressively defend against tax demand: IBM

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

US-based technology major IBM is contesting a claim of the revenue department which has increased the company's taxable income substantially to around Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion).

Start-ups get a big boost from big companies

Start-ups get a big boost from big companies

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

The idea that technology and startups with newer business models will not disrupt traditional businesses has been thrown out the window.

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heads of state and big-name billionaires opened the Paris climate summit with a bang on Monday.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Since taking over, Wipro CEO has spent $1bn on acquisitions

Since taking over, Wipro CEO has spent $1bn on acquisitions

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Wipro has been quite aggressive among Indian IT services companies in acquisitions as a strategy to buy the capabilities in emerging technologies.

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Yuvraj Singh, India's Warrior Prince

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'What I would love him to do most is to become a life coach and share his incredible story of struggle, success, and survival,' says marketing guru Sandeep Goyal.

Back to the future: Nokia prepares for mobile comeback

Back to the future: Nokia prepares for mobile comeback

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Nokia is hiring software experts, testing new products and seeking sales partners.

India attracts US CEOs: Now, Mark Zuckerberg to visit India

India attracts US CEOs: Now, Mark Zuckerberg to visit India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

After Sheryl Sandberg, it's now the turn of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to visit India, the second biggest market for the social networking giant, later this month.

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Work: The 888 vs 996 debate

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Mumbai is the most hard working city in the world. Mumbaikars work for an average of 3,315 hours annually. In comparison, a full-time employee in Beijing works for an average of 2,096 hours a year, says Shyamal Majumdar.

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Is North Korea behind ransomware attack?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

PIO finds similarities between WannaCry code and other tools created by Lazarus Group in the past.

Is jackfruit the new superfood?

Is jackfruit the new superfood?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The long-neglected fruit may finally get the recognition it deserves.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Facebook adds more than $200 billion to global economy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With 1.35 billion users of its Internet social network, Facebook Inc would rank as the world's second-most populous nation if it were a country.

The curious case of Hughes Network Systems

The curious case of Hughes Network Systems

Rediff.com10 May 2015

After 5 yrs, firm's offer to set up private satellites for digital push has seen some interest from Isro

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

'AI will be a technology like Excel'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

'Artificial intelligence works best on unstructured data. And no other country has the amount of unstructured data like India has.'

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Google Android M to replace smartphones in vehicle infotainment

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Android M would be built directly into cars allowing drivers to enjoy all the benefits of the internet without even plugging in their smartphones.

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Google unveils low-cost Android One phones from Rs 6,399

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Google Inc on Monday launched the first smartphones powered by its Android One operating system in India, pricing them at around Rs 6,399 ($105) to capture the low-cost segment of the world's fastest growing smartphone market.

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Nokia is one of the leading telecom equipment manufacturing companies in India

Deaf-mute people can now 'talk' with this innovative device

Deaf-mute people can now 'talk' with this innovative device

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Mudra glove can be worn like any other riding glove.

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Mozilla to launch Firefox smartphones in India @ Rs 1,500

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.

Lenovo to become India's 3rd largest smartphone player by Dec

Lenovo to become India's 3rd largest smartphone player by Dec

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

According to CyberMedia Research, over 7.46 lakh tablets were sold in the January-March 2014 quarter by as many as 30 domestic and international vendors.

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Obama appoints Indian American to national science board

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Dr Sethuraman 'Panch' Panchanathan, senior vice president, Office of Knowledge Enterprise Development, ArizonaStateUniversity, was last week appointed to the United States National Science Board by President Barack Obama.

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

If you have an IT firm, you should avoid encroaching on their turf.

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Tata Motors (down 1.7%) was the top loser on Sensex and Nifty, while Lupin (1.6%) gained the most.

US trade body explains why H-1B visas need to be expanded

US trade body explains why H-1B visas need to be expanded

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Indian tech professionals are one of the major beneficiaries of H-1B visas.

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Mahindra's ambitious plan to become future-ready

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

E-mobility is only one among the several fronts on which Mahindra is waging a battle of aspirations, to future-proof the $19-billion tractor-to-technology conglomerate, says Nikhil Inamdar.

Oh dear! Is Samsung making the same mistakes as Nokia?

Oh dear! Is Samsung making the same mistakes as Nokia?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Ashish Pratap Singh wonders if Samsung will meet the same fate as Nokia?

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Connectivity a human right: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

In fact, a $1-million initial fund has been announced to help developers build apps and new services, including for more local-language content, and a contest has been launched, too.

Learn these skills or forget your dream job

Learn these skills or forget your dream job

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Recruiters want to know if you can express your ideas clearly, confidently in a group, solve problems and take decisions.

How to choose a study abroad destination

How to choose a study abroad destination

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

While Europe's rich culture and heritage may attract you, the American hype cannot be ignored too.