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Tata Motors drives in Tiago EV at starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh

Tata Motors drives in Tiago EV at starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Tata Motors on Wednesday launched its Tiago EV with introductory prices for first 10,000 customers ranging between Rs 8.49-11.79 lakh

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

'We are not saying everybody has to pay that much'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'If you are going to have only a handful of telecom players on whom the entire dream of Digital India rests, it's important they are financially sustainable.'

Telecom gear makers want PLI scheme extended by a year

Telecom gear makers want PLI scheme extended by a year

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

With the spectrum auction now delayed till at least next May, the expected 5G orders for telecom equipment have not been sealed, the companies point out. Surajeet Das Gupta reports.

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Modi @ 4: Bharatmala is going to be the highway sector's next big story

Rediff.com28 May 2018

The thrust will be on improving connectivity in economic corridors and remote and border areas with a view to hike trade and enable faster movement of cargo.

Who will be the next Steve Jobs?

Who will be the next Steve Jobs?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

In some ways, Elon Musk's vision is even bolder and more transformative than that of Steve Jobs, says B S Prakash.

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The new model, which is based on the company's fifth generation HEARTECT platform, comes with a BS-VI compliant one-litre petrol engine with a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.7 km per litre.

Explained: What tokenisation means and how it will affect card users

Explained: What tokenisation means and how it will affect card users

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently said no entity in the card transaction or payment chain, apart from the card issuers and card networks, will be allowed to store sensitive user data from January 1, 2022. Instead, in transactions card data will be converted to tokens.

Make calls from your BSNL landlines even when you are abroad!

Make calls from your BSNL landlines even when you are abroad!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The Fixed Mobile Telephony service, to be operational from April 2, will however attract monthly charge.

Focus on 'skill, scale and speed' to compete with China: PM

Focus on 'skill, scale and speed' to compete with China: PM

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country needs to focus on imparting skills to its young population in order to compete with China, apart from bringing revolutionary changes in agriculture and energy sectors.

Parl passes CrPC Bill, Shah promises exemptions for political detainees

Parl passes CrPC Bill, Shah promises exemptions for political detainees

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The bill was passed by a voice vote after Shah sought to allay concerns raised by the Opposition, which claimed the draft law was "draconian".

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Will Adani Invest Big In Rajasthan Before 2023 Poll?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

'I clearly recall how you immediately directed your administration to identify and allocate land, water, and other clearances in the shortest time possible.' 'That was the fastest decision-making process I have ever witnessed.'

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Is Reliance Jio's 5G plan realistic?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Surajeet Das Gupta explains why Mukesh Ambani's target is by no means impossible.

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Thackeray was speaking virtually after the inauguration of a water taxi service, linking Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai, and the Belapur jetty in the neighbouring township.

How Airtel took a long call on profit by focusing on costs and customers

How Airtel took a long call on profit by focusing on costs and customers

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Six consecutive profitable quarters after an equal number of losses - for Bharti Airtel, the turnaround has been quick. But it is not a result of higher tariffs or absence of exceptional items alone. Execution and strategy are playing a part, too. Bharti Airtel's chief executive officer Gopal Vittal summed it up in a post-result conference call last month. "We track the profit in each of our 237,500 (cell) sites.

Slow 4G run rate casts shadow on telecom sector

Slow 4G run rate casts shadow on telecom sector

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A year after Bharti Airtel launched 4G services, there are only 6.5 mn users in the country

Ambani eyes fibre broadband, ecommerce next

Ambani eyes fibre broadband, ecommerce next

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The fixed line broadband will offer "ultra high-definition entertainment on large screen TVs, multi-party video conferencing from your living room, voice-activated virtual assistants, virtual reality gaming, digital shopping, immersive experiences," Ambani said.

Microsoft, Facebook to jointly lay giant cable across Atlantic

Microsoft, Facebook to jointly lay giant cable across Atlantic

Rediff.com27 May 2016

The 6,600-km submarine cable system would be operated and managed by Telxius.

Who should be the next chairman of Tata Sons?

Who should be the next chairman of Tata Sons?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Half a dozen names are doing the rounds as replacement for Cyrus Mistry as the chairman of the Tata Group.

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Life of Pi revolves around next-gen cloud services

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Hyderabad-based Pi Datacenters wants to be the first destination of choice for enterprises in data and cloud services.

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Cisco to cut 5,500 jobs globally, India may feel the heat

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Cisco, which employs about 73,000 people worldwide, has warned against a 'challenging macro environment'

5G spectrum auction underway; 4 cos in fray for airwaves worth Rs 4.3 lakh cr

5G spectrum auction underway; 4 cos in fray for airwaves worth Rs 4.3 lakh cr

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

India's first auction of 5G spectrum, that powers ultra-high data speeds, is currently underway with a total of 72 GHz (gigahertz) of radiowaves worth at least Rs 4.3 lakh crore up for bidding. Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and a unit of billionaire Gautam Adani's flagship Adani Enterprises are in the race to bid for 5G spectrum, that offers speeds about 10 times faster than 4G, lag-free connectivity, and can enable billions of connected devices to share data in real-time. In addition to powering ultra-low latency connections, which allow downloading full-length high-quality video or movie to a mobile device in a matter of seconds (even in crowded areas), Fifth Generation or 5G would enable solutions such as e-health, connected vehicles, more-immersive augmented reality and metaverse experiences, life-saving use cases, and advanced mobile cloud gaming among others.

Are you happy with Railway Budget 2014-15?

Are you happy with Railway Budget 2014-15?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Railway Minister Sadanand Gowda presented the Railway Budget for 2014-15 on Tuesday.

Eastern Ladakh stretched equipment to limits: IAF chief

Eastern Ladakh stretched equipment to limits: IAF chief

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

The situation that developed in eastern Ladakh last year required acclimatisation of a large number of IAF personnel and stretching of equipment to limits, but the force is "much better prepared" now in case there is a "long haul", Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on Thursday.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

BMW launches M3 sedan @ Rs 1.19 cr, M4 coupe @ Rs 1.21 cr

BMW launches M3 sedan @ Rs 1.19 cr, M4 coupe @ Rs 1.21 cr

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Both the models would be available across the country as completely built up units, the car maker said.

India at cusp of becoming premier digital society: Mukesh Ambani

India at cusp of becoming premier digital society: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Speaking at a fireside chat with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, he said the big change driving this transformation was the deepening of mobile networks which were working at a much faster pace than before.

SVB fallout: Indian start-ups staring at uncertain future

SVB fallout: Indian start-ups staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Indian start-ups breathed a sigh of relief after the UK government facilitated the acquisition of the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank's (SVB's) British arm by HSBC. In a bid to allay fears, the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FIDC) announced recently that it had transferred all deposits of start-up-focused SVB to a newly created bridge bank and all depositors would have access to their money. President Joe Biden also sought to reassure jittery depositors that they can have confidence that the US banking system is "safe".

9 Tips To Get Hired In 2022

9 Tips To Get Hired In 2022

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Job searching is a game of numbers: The more energy you invest and the more cold networking e-mails you send, the more options you open up for yourself, advises Lalit Singh, co-founder and CTO, Meraqui, a human capital services company.

'Long-term science is the only thing that works'

'Long-term science is the only thing that works'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'If we are to be a contributor to the economy, we have to reduce carbon and imports.' 'We will achieve both -- that's our target.'

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Return to status quo ante, total withdrawal must for LAC peace: IAF chief

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The chief of air staff said Chinese actions along the frontier including in the Ladakh sector are being monitored constantly and the IAF's overall preparations are part of continuing efforts irrespective of challenges from China.

KSCA ushers in revolutionary technology for cricket stadiums

KSCA ushers in revolutionary technology for cricket stadiums

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), after vigorous research and technical evaluation, decided to install the next-generation subsurface aeration and vacuum-powered drainage system from SubAir, USA at Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore) making it the first ever installation of SubAir Systems for Cricket stadiums worldwide.

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

How We Can Defeat Targeted Killings In Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

If the government is able to deliver the promised projects, the large number of youth will be taken off the streets and that is not acceptable to the Pakistan army nor the terrorists hiding in Pakistan, notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Ankit Fadia talks to Prasanna Zore about his roles and responsibilities as a brand ambassador of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' programme

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

On Air Force Day, IAF chief announces new weapon system branch

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

This is the first time since Independence that a new operational branch is being created, Chaudhari said in his speech on the occasion of 90th anniversary celebrations of the IAF.

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Super-rich young Indians have a new success mantra!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Nikita Puri and Dhruv Munjal explain why new-age businessmen are turning to exclusive, uber-rich clubs.

Modi wants Military to get Future Ready

Modi wants Military to get Future Ready

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

'Perhaps the most important political trend affecting armed conflict in the 21st century, will be in the relationship between civilians and those who fight on their behalf,' points out Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd), who served as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff and Central Army Commander.

TCS is leader in software testing services: Report

TCS is leader in software testing services: Report

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

TCS was recognised as a leader in all the categories, namely overall, efficiency, consulting, transformation and digital focus

How monkeys were tracked for Covaxin trial

How monkeys were tracked for Covaxin trial

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The Rhesus macaque monkeys, used worldwide in medical research, are believed to be the best non-human primates for such studies.

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Ritu Phogat ready for tilt at MMA world title

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Phogat, who will make her MMA debut against South Korea's Kim Nam-hee at One Championship's Age of Dragons event in Beijing on Saturday,