News for 'Nigam'

BSNL launches multi-play services

BSNL launches multi-play services

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd launched on Thursday its multi-play service offering Internet Protocol television and video-on-demand to its broadband customers.

Spinning yarns

Spinning yarns

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

It's durable, it's perfect for our weather and, now, it's fashionable.

Telecom biggies are ignoring Chinese firms for 5G trial

Telecom biggies are ignoring Chinese firms for 5G trial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The move comes against the backdrop of the US and some of its allies banning the purchase of Chinese telecom gear over security concerns and pressuring other countries to follow suit.

Swiss tax pacts: Can India catch the biggest tax defaulters?

Swiss tax pacts: Can India catch the biggest tax defaulters?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Switzerland finally signed an agreement to exchange information on potential money launderers and tax dodgers last week but neither this nor a modified tax avoidance treaty is likely to help India.

Reliance is India's largest company

Reliance is India's largest company

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

RIL & HDFC were the only 2 private firms

Govt puts BSNL, MTNL restructuring on hold

Govt puts BSNL, MTNL restructuring on hold

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for IT and Communications Shakeel Ahmad said a consortium of consultants led by ICICI Securities has suggested some options for restructuring of MTNL and BSNL.

MTNL, VSNL eye Lankan firm

MTNL, VSNL eye Lankan firm

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Swedish telecom firm Telia has shortlisted two Indian telcos to buyout its controlling stake in the Sri Lankan subsidiary, Suntel, officials said on Friday.

BSNL staff call off strike; plan awareness drive

BSNL staff call off strike; plan awareness drive

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The staff association of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd has decided to defer its indefinite strike till September 1.

BSNL staff to end stir

BSNL staff to end stir

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Telecom services across the country are expected to be hit following Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited employees' indefinite strike from Wednesday, demanding immediate placement of equipment orders for expansion of its mobile network.

Why steel products will become costlier from April

Why steel products will become costlier from April

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Steel Authority of India, Bhushan Steel, Essar Steel, Jindal Steel & Power, and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam are among the top producers of the alloy in the domestic market

VSNL, Microsoft tie up to offer messaging services

VSNL, Microsoft tie up to offer messaging services

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has entered into a collaboration with software giant Microsoft to launch ReadyAccess Business Messaging and Collaboration services for small and medium enterprise segment.

For ISPs, WiMAX is the way to go

For ISPs, WiMAX is the way to go

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Indian Internet Service Providers are upbeat about Worldwide Inter-operability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) as a solution for the country's last-mile connectivity problems.

Indian football: Indian football: Bengaluru FC net late equaliser to hold Odisha FC

Indian football: Indian football: Bengaluru FC net late equaliser to hold Odisha FC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

After constant pressure, Bengaluru were finally rewarded with the equaliser in the 82nd minute when Paartalu nodded in Cleiton's in-swinging corner.

Jacqueline earns more than Hrithik, Shahid!

Jacqueline earns more than Hrithik, Shahid!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Here's looking at some more top earners from the movies.

BSNL gets extra spectrum for expansion

BSNL gets extra spectrum for expansion

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has got two Mhz of additional spectrum from Department of Telecom to support its growing mobile subscriber base in the country.

Now call US, Canada for Rs 1.75/min

Now call US, Canada for Rs 1.75/min

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

While for some other destinations like France, Russia, the UK and South East Asia, the rates would vary from Rs 3.25 to Rs 4 a minute, depending on the denomination value of CallNow cards, Kuldeep Goyal, CMD of BSNL told reporters. BSNL has launched a calling card -- CallNow - which allows BSNL and MTNL's landline subscribers to make much cheaper ISD calls to the US and Canada.

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Budget 2020: What Nirmalaji must focus on

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The economy has to become the government's No. 1 priority, which it is not at the moment,' says T N Ninan.

BSNL, MTNL slash mobile STD rates

BSNL, MTNL slash mobile STD rates

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telecom Nigam Ltd on Tuesday cut STD rates to lower the mobile-to-mobile call charges from a peak of Rs 9 a minute to Rs 4.80 a minute.

PIX: Ghazal singer Talat Aziz turns 60!

PIX: Ghazal singer Talat Aziz turns 60!

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ghazal singer celebrated his birthday with his musician friends.

Amazing! How a 42 YO lost 15 kg in just six months

Amazing! How a 42 YO lost 15 kg in just six months

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Rediff reader RP Prajapat, 42, from Jaipur tells us how he lost 15 kg in six months.

BSNL staff to go on strike on July 11

BSNL staff to go on strike on July 11

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited employees and executives across the country will go on a strike on July 11 to press the government to immediately place the purchase order for the 45.5 million GSM contract to the selected vendors.

The scramble to lure the Rs 1k-2k phone customer

The scramble to lure the Rs 1k-2k phone customer

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

With slower than expected growth in smartphone penetration, operators and OEMs are joining hands to provide affordable mobile devices with attractive offers.

BSNL, MTNL have no plans to cut roaming rates

BSNL, MTNL have no plans to cut roaming rates

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

At present, in BSNL and MTNL, there is no such proposal for reduction of landline call charges and mobile roaming charges, officials of both the companies said.

Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya passes away

Indian Idol 2 winner Sandeep Acharya passes away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

HoldCo model likely for MTNL, BSNL merger

HoldCo model likely for MTNL, BSNL merger

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The Department of Telecommunications might favour the holding company structure for the merger of the two telecom PSUs, Bharat Sanchar Nigam and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam.

Quiz Time: Shah Rukh Khan's Main Hoon Naa was remade into a Tamil film. Name it.

Quiz Time: Shah Rukh Khan's Main Hoon Naa was remade into a Tamil film. Name it.

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

BSNL, MTNL spar over Garuda fee

BSNL, MTNL spar over Garuda fee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

PIX: Singer Abhijeet parties with Alka Yagnik, Anu Malik

Rediff.com25 May 2015

B-town shows its support to Abhijeet.

Yechury's telecom poser angers Maran

Yechury's telecom poser angers Maran

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

A poser by CPI-M member Sitaram Yechury on whether Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited are deliberately not setting up towers to favour private companies left Communications Minister Dayanidhi Maran seething with anger.

BSNL top Internet service provider

BSNL top Internet service provider

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

While ranking the companies, the study expressed concern over the slackening pace of Internet and broadband penetration as a result of which not even a single target set by the regulator in 2005 has been met.

Uniform phone rate plan hits roadblock

Uniform phone rate plan hits roadblock

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

For national long distance calling, the government had proposed 'One-India' in a bid to create uniform call rate across the country and for this it had invited four telecom players.

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Is Jet serious about finding a way out of the crisis?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The airline has failed to address fliers' fears and has been opaque about the allegations of tax and financial fraud, giving rise to apprehension that Jet Airways may be headed the Kingfisher way.

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Bhabha Kavach to protect CAPFs from AK-47 bullets

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Each Bhabha Kavach has four hard armour plates, which protect the wearer from the front, back, and either side. It can protect CAPF personnel from 7.62 mm bullets fired from AK-47 rifles -- the chosen weapon of terrorists from Kashmir to Bastar.

Spotted at LFW: Neha Dhupia, Adhuna Akhtar and Gauri Shinde

Spotted at LFW: Neha Dhupia, Adhuna Akhtar and Gauri Shinde

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

These celebs made their presence felt on Day 3 of Lakme Fashion Week 2013.