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PC sales marginally up in H1

PC sales marginally up in H1

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Personal computers' sale remained subdued in the country in the first six months of this fiscal at over 37 lakh, just one per cent up from the same period a year ago.

UP court fines BJP's Sangeet Som for violating govt orders post-Akhlaq lynching

UP court fines BJP's Sangeet Som for violating govt orders post-Akhlaq lynching

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The former BJP MLA has been held guilty under IPC Section 188 (disobedience to orders duly promulgated by government officials) for violating CrPC Section 144 restrictions at Akhlaq's Bisahda village.

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

"Not a single woman (from Sandeshkhali) has lodged any FIR. It was me who directed the police to lodge a suo motu case. Our block president has been arrested," she said.

Acer tablet PC @ Rs 94,999

Acer tablet PC @ Rs 94,999

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The world's No.4 personal computer vendor Acer on Wednesday launched its new series of tablet PCs, featuring biometric fingerprinting security and embedded security subsystem.

Is someone spying on your PC?

Is someone spying on your PC?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

The best way to secure your PC

The best way to secure your PC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

If you have invested in a new laptop or a desktop this year, don't gamble with your PC's security by using some free security software.

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction for the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and a former Kashmiri professor in a 2010 case related to alleged provocative speeches, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

NSE case: Ex-Mumbai PC sent to 9 days' ED custody

NSE case: Ex-Mumbai PC sent to 9 days' ED custody

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A Delhi court on Wednesday sent former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey to nine days' custodial interrogation by Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to alleged illegal phone tapping and snooping of stock exchange employees. Special Judge Sunena Sharma allowed ED to quiz Pandey after the agency said he was required to be confronted with other accused in the case. Additional Solicitor General S V Raju, appearing for the ED, moved an application seeking Pandey's 14-day custodial interrogation, saying the former Mumbai Police Commissioner committed an unlawful act of tapping of MTNL phones, for which purpose Rs 454 crore was paid, and becomes proceeds of crime.

Not in race for HP's PC business: Intel

Not in race for HP's PC business: Intel

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Ruling out any move to become the rival of its own customers, the world's largest chip-maker Intel on Wednesday said it is not interested in acquiring technology giant HP's PC business.

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

People had also started gathering at Mukhtar Ansari's residence in Ghazipur and there was a large deployment of security personnel around the house.

Now, access the Internet without a PC

Now, access the Internet without a PC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

"The @Box costs a fraction of a PC and can connect to all existing Internet delivery media, enabled by a keyboard and trackball as a user interface device," said Ichip India Limited's President and CTO Kota Bhaskar. The box, the retail price of which is pegged at Rs 6,990, is sold in a standard package with a keyboard, track ball, power adaptor and a cable to connect to the television. Optional accessories include WiFi Stick, Ethernet Stick, wireless keyboard and head set.

By 2030, Muslims will make up 16 pc of India's population

By 2030, Muslims will make up 16 pc of India's population

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

The world's Muslim population is expected to increase by about 35 per cent in the next 20 years, rising from 1.6 billion in 2010 to 2.2 billion by 2030, according to new population projections by the Pew Research Center's Forum on Religion & Public Life.

Cheaper brands hit assembled-PC makers

Cheaper brands hit assembled-PC makers

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

The assembled personal computer business in the state is gradually shrinking as low-cost branded PCs are easily available.

PC prices will fall further: Maran

PC prices will fall further: Maran

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

PC prices will fall further: Maran

Chinese firm buys IBM's PC business

Chinese firm buys IBM's PC business

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

China's personal computer giant Lenovo Group on Wednesday announced in Beijing that it had signed an agreement with IBM to take over the latter's personal computer business for $1.25 billion.

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A team of three Union ministers will hold talks on Monday with a delegation of farmer leaders, who are planning to march towards Delhi to press for their demands.

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

India will play their last pool match against Canada on Saturday.

India's PC sales cross 4mn units in 2005

India's PC sales cross 4mn units in 2005

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

In the overall client PC market, MNC vendor HP retained the top slot with a market share of 17 per cent, followed by HCL at 13per cent, and Lenovo at 7 per cent in terms of unit shipments.\n\n

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The judge set aside the order of the principal district judge, Villupuram, acquitting Ponmudy and his wife in the case.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Dell simultaneously is building a new distribution channel for smartphones and partnering with telecom service providers to promote its products.

India's answer to top PC game

India's answer to top PC game

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Haryana's Home Minister Anil Vij has recommended that sanction for investigation "may be denied" in a case registered against senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka by the State Warehousing Corporation in a 12-year-old matter.

PC sales dip 7%; register negative growth

PC sales dip 7%; register negative growth

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Sales of PC declined by seven per cent to 67,90,000 units from 73,40,000 units in 2007-08, an annual review by the Manufacturers Association for Information Technology said. Sales of desktops declined four per cent at 52.7 lakh units. The net book appeared to be better insulated from the prevailing market sentiment with sales of netbooks exceeding 70 thousand units in fiscal 2008-09.

What the RBI said in its latest monetary policy

What the RBI said in its latest monetary policy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Inflation to peak in the current quarter within tolerance band, moderating in the second half of next fiscal, says central bank.

No Hindu mahapanchayat in Uttarakhand's Purola; bandh in protest

No Hindu mahapanchayat in Uttarakhand's Purola; bandh in protest

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Markets in Uttarakhand's Purola and neighbouring towns remained closed amid heavy police deployment on Thursday in protest against the imposition of prohibitory orders to prevent a 'mahapanchayat' that was scheduled to be held there over alleged incidents of 'love jihad'.

Worldwide PC sales surge by 15%

Worldwide PC sales surge by 15%

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Strong demand from Europe, Canada and Latin America pushed the sale of personal computers by 15 per cent to 39.7 million in the second quarter of 2004, according to a study.

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A total of 244 women officers are being considered for promotion against 108 vacancies, in various arms and services of the Indian Army, by a selection board, sources said on Thursday.

Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw

Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Indian men's hockey team came up with a spirited performance to hold England 1-1 in their third match at the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament in Barcelona on Friday.

Birth of the Rs 9990 PC!

Birth of the Rs 9990 PC!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Save money! Switch off your PC

Save money! Switch off your PC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

People who do not bother turning off their computers properly are costing both the environment and their own pockets dear.

Indian PC market growth slows down in Q2: IDC

Indian PC market growth slows down in Q2: IDC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The overall India PC market grew by 8 per cent year-on-year in terms of unit shipments to a record 2.08 million during the quarter. But it was down compared with 10 per cent in the first quarter (Jan-March).

Xenitis opens PC unit in India

Xenitis opens PC unit in India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Xenitis Infotech, an IT hardware company, on Friday opened its Rs 250 crore (Rs 2.5 billion) computer component unit, the first of its kind in the country, at Chinsurah in Hoogly district of West Bengal.

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

A team of Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday visited Finance Minister Atishi's residence and served her a notice in connection with allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party was attempting to 'poach' Aam Aadmi Party MLAs.

China PC giant may enter India

China PC giant may enter India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The plane made an emergency landing at the Bhopal airport, Bhopal police commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra told PTI.

4 years after abrogation of Article 370, SC to decide its fate

4 years after abrogation of Article 370, SC to decide its fate

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Was the decision taken by the Centre on August 5, 2019 to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed a special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, constitutionally valid? The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Monday on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370.

Indian PC market grows 34.6%

Indian PC market grows 34.6%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

The Indian PC market, including desktops, notebooks and servers, grew by 34.6 per cent in the second quarter of 2004 while the country garnered 9.23 per cent share in the Asia Pacific region, IT analyst firm Gartner said on Thursday.

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

President Murmu reached the new Parliament building in a six-horse buggy accompanied by the Presidential Bodyguards riding horses.