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Vodafone wins $490 mn tax dispute in India

Vodafone wins $490 mn tax dispute in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

A court ruled in favour of Vodafone on Friday in a long-running dispute with the Indian taxman, a boost for the British telecom group whose tax battles have been seen as emblematic of the troubles facing foreign investors in India.

'India is not producing sufficient good quality jobs'

'India is not producing sufficient good quality jobs'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'The jobs that are being created now are the delivery boy jobs which are of extremely poor quality, or contractual jobs where you hire a person on a per piece basis.'

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

iPhone maker Foxconn in talks to build first Apple plant in India

iPhone maker Foxconn in talks to build first Apple plant in India

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Foxconn has said it is aiming to develop 10-12 facilities in India, including factories and data centres, by 2020

Facebook, Unilever to study Internet adoption in rural India

Facebook, Unilever to study Internet adoption in rural India

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

As an initial step, Internet.org and Unilever will carry out a comprehensive study to examine the opportunities to increase internet adoption in rural communities.

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.

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

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.

Smartphone sales exceed feature phones in Q2 of 2013: Gartner

Smartphone sales exceed feature phones in Q2 of 2013: Gartner

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

This is the first time that sales of smartphones exceeded that of feature phones.

The meteoric rise of Brand Sindhu

The meteoric rise of Brand Sindhu

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The third highest paid endorser after Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, Sindhu is the highest paid among woman athletes and non-cricket sportspersons in the country, says Urvi Malvania.

Lessons for corporates to go global in a jiffy

Lessons for corporates to go global in a jiffy

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Digitally driven businesses have cut short the time to market significantly.

Is India ready to roll out 5G?

Is India ready to roll out 5G?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

While moving towards the new technology is compelling and inevitable, powering 5G would also mean massive initial investments for telcos, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Want to join the WWE? Listen to The Great Khali

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'Olympic wrestling is like an old Nokia phone.' 'WWE is like an iPhone.' The Great Khali's academy turns pro-wrestling dreams into reality

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

India smartphone growth slips; Samsung still at top: Report

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Among the top five vendors, Micromax (18 per cent) and Lava (54 per cent) were the only ones to have outstripped the market growth.

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Let us take a look at some of the most important parameters that have completely transformed smartphones in the last few years.

Telecom companies play debt card to escape call drop penalty

Telecom companies play debt card to escape call drop penalty

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Sibal said that Trai had compared India with China.

'Rum is the true spirit of India'

'Rum is the true spirit of India'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

With tiger stripes and India in its logo, Gautom Menon wants the world to drink Indian.

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Budget smartphones will rule the market in 2015.

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.

How mobile gaming will reshape the industry

How mobile gaming will reshape the industry

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The mobile gaming has quickly taken over the market share from PCs, as users now have shifted to smartphones and tablets to discover new and engaging content.

Oil's not well at our petrol pumps

Oil's not well at our petrol pumps

Rediff.com3 May 2017

'Oil companies like IOC, BPCL and HPCL have to set up world class systems where they are always two steps ahead of the crooks,' says Sudhir Bisht, a veteran of the petroleum industry.

India's smartphone market declines, Samsung still No 1

India's smartphone market declines, Samsung still No 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

In a first, the India's smartphone market fell by 4%.

BlackBerry doesn't consider Xiaomi, Obi as competitors

BlackBerry doesn't consider Xiaomi, Obi as competitors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The struggling smartphone maker has been slashing prices of its handsets in India -- Z30, Z10, Q5, 9320 and 9720 -- to drive sales due to competition from Android, iOS and Nokia's Windows Phone, which have been offering devices at affordable prices.

Indian American's virus detection technology wins $525,000 prize

Indian American's virus detection technology wins $525,000 prize

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Nanotechnology researcher Dr Anita Goel feels that India can benefit from the gene Radar sensing technology which can detect the presence or absence of a disease's pathogen with the same accuracy available only in a diagnostic lab, reports Suman Guha Mozumder.

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Modi govt cuts wings of tax officials

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Top management of firms should be summoned for a few specified reasons and after written justification at a senior level.

Volvo S 60 Cross country: A luxury sedan with sporty features

Volvo S 60 Cross country: A luxury sedan with sporty features

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The Volvo S60 Cross Country is a very capable car that can be handled across all weather and terrain conditions, says P Tharyan.

Jaitley hints at tax regime of global standards

Jaitley hints at tax regime of global standards

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley hints at a world class tax regime.

Watch out for these smartphones in 2016

Watch out for these smartphones in 2016

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Get ready for more firepower as smartphone makers plan to dazzle you with high processing power, bigger RAMs and of course, cameras that come with beastly megapixels.

Modi's 'Make in India' campaign will face testing times

Modi's 'Make in India' campaign will face testing times

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Without reforms to boost returns for multinational capital, Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' campaign will face testing times.

12 entrepreneurs who made news in 2014

12 entrepreneurs who made news in 2014

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Vikramank Singh looks back at the year gone by!

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Why 2015 will be a make-or-break year for Modi Sarkar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

2015 will be a real test for Modi govt.

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

The truth behind Foxconn's big promises

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Analysts say it is a case of over-promise and under-delivery.

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Budget 2015: What we need now are difficult decisions

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

In an interview with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com, he talks about the economic policies of the Narendra Modi government and whether achche din is really coming.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc's embrace of wireless charging for its new Watch may be a defining moment for a technology that's languished for years amid competing standards and consumer confusion.

Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him

Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Manu Kumar Jain, India head, Xiaomi, tells Sangeeta Tanwar how the Chinese smartphone maker won over the Indian market.

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Pulling the plug: Apple's Watch a boost for wireless charging

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Users seem to like the idea too: in a recent survey by technology consultancy IHS, 83 per cent were interested in wireless charging; in China, the figure was 91 per cent.

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

This Budget will be Mr Modi's credibility test

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Curbing the federal deficit is the government's absolute priority on February 28.

Why Larry and Sergey named Sundar Google CEO

Why Larry and Sergey named Sundar Google CEO

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'Sergey and I have been super excited about his progress and dedication to the company. And it is clear to us and our board that it is time for Sundar to be CEO of Google,' Lary Page said.

Samsung on a song in India: Top 10 #wow phones!

Samsung on a song in India: Top 10 #wow phones!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

We list the most coveted smartphones launched in 2014 by the South Korean electronics giant

Most wanted in India: Ethical hackers!

Most wanted in India: Ethical hackers!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Hackers have begun to emerge from the shadows of suspicion.