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Mobile firms to build $40 mn infrastructure

Mobile firms to build $40 mn infrastructure

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

The member operators are SingTel (Singapore), SingTel Optus (Australia), Maxis (Malaysia), Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (POhilippines), CSL (Hong Kong) and Airtel (India).\n\n

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'India appears to have stood its ground on strategic autonomy by resisting US pressure on Russia, China and Iran, but succumbed to the temptation to walk into a tighter embrace in defence cooperation, a high priority of the Trump administration,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

India star of region's performance in BPOs

India star of region's performance in BPOs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

Asia-Pacific has been the only region to show growth in the business process outsourcing (BPO) market in the first half of 2007.

ISB empowers women

ISB empowers women

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Sipika Singh switched careers from being a senior consultant with Ernst and Young to a regional marketing role in the pharma major, Novartis in Singapore.

Ford to unveil concept compact car at Auto Expo

Ford to unveil concept compact car at Auto Expo

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Car maker Ford plans to unveil a new concept vehicle at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo as the company looks to tap growth in the compact car segment India.

First 2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact

First 2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Swaraj expressed satisfaction over the agenda of the inaugural dialogue while giving the details of the deliberations.

India business growing but on watch mode: TCS

India business growing but on watch mode: TCS

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Growth is coming across both government as well as private sector.

TCS eyes 150 deals in 12-18 months

TCS eyes 150 deals in 12-18 months

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Tata Consultancy Services, the country's biggest software exporter, on Monday said it is eyeing up to 150 deals ranging from $5 million to $200 million in the financial solutions space over the next 12-18 months.

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rains may break 2-year El Nino jinx

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Though the summer is expected to be hotter, global and domestic forecasts point to good rains.

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Indian software firms have been retraining their workforce in emerging technology areas, also helping them get certified

IMF expects India to grow at 7.4 % in FY'19

IMF expects India to grow at 7.4 % in FY'19

Rediff.com9 May 2018

China, it said, is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in the current year which will moderate to 6.4 per cent next year.

US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

US commander warns of Chinese subs lurking around Indian Ocean

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Warning India against the increasing Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean region, a top American military commander on Wednesday stressed on the need to sign two key agreements between India and the US for joint tracking.

Infrastructure? Tap public-private funds

Infrastructure? Tap public-private funds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

A United Nations' body has called for greater public and private spending for upgrading critical areas of India's infrastructure, a key driver of the economy, and said a bulk of these investment need to be generated internally.

Vodafone says its new scheme can increase farmers' incomes by 560,000 crores!

Vodafone says its new scheme can increase farmers' incomes by 560,000 crores!

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Vodafone's Kisan Mitra will provide a spectrum of services for India's small farmers, simple mobile service interventions that can increase a farmer's income by Rs 8,000 per year.

Sensex ends 130 points lower, Nifty below 9,150; IT stocks drag

Sensex ends 130 points lower, Nifty below 9,150; IT stocks drag

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap outperformed the frontline indices to gain 0.2% and 0.3%

Jaspreet Bindra is MSN India country manager

Jaspreet Bindra is MSN India country manager

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

The online service division of Microsoft Corp, MSN on Tuesday appointed Jaspreet Bindra as the country manager of its Indian arm.

IBM's insider in outsourcing

IBM's insider in outsourcing

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'The Indian government wakes up after the fact when it can do nothing, or rather lacks the will to prosecute military actions to reverse these adverse PLA-driven developments.'

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

India, Cambodia ink 4 pacts, decide to boost defence ties

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

They also inked a pact for cultural exchanges through 2018-2020.

'What we have achieved in 50 years, we may achieve in the next 30, 40 months'

'What we have achieved in 50 years, we may achieve in the next 30, 40 months'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar expects to see progress in India-US defence relations at the speed of a year per month.

AIDS counselling, online

AIDS counselling, online

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

A portal aims to answer queries, allay fears and provide help on HIV/AIDS.

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

Indian employees prefer career advancement to higher pay

Indian employees prefer career advancement to higher pay

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Apart from skill development, employees are considering work-life balance.

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Rediff.com2 May 2006

1st Delhi-Chicago direct flight from Nov 17

1st Delhi-Chicago direct flight from Nov 17

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

American Airlines, the world's largest airline, on Friday, signed a code-share agreement with Air Sahara for its daily nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and New Delhi

Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Transition sources said Trump is close to selecting 55-year-old Tellis to be the next US envoy to India to replace Richard Verma who was appointed US Ambassador to India by outgoing President Barack Obama in 2015.

DHL-Transmile tie up

DHL-Transmile tie up

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Express services provider DHL on Friday announced a tie-up with Malaysia-based air express operator Transmile, which will help it deliver consignments from south India to the US in just two days.

AI Express among 3 target operators for new 737 MAX: Boeing

AI Express among 3 target operators for new 737 MAX: Boeing

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Air India Express along with SpiceJet and Jet Airways is one of the three main targets for Boeing in the country as it promotes its new 737 MAX aircraft, which is scheduled to enter commercial operations in 2017.

Novell goes vernacular with Linux

Novell goes vernacular with Linux

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

ITC, Kingfisher win PAWTA awards

ITC, Kingfisher win PAWTA awards

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Indian companies stole the show at the annual Pacific Area Writers Travel Association Awards at the ITB Berlin tourism fair in Berlin on Friday, with hospitality majors, ITC hotels, The Taj Group of Hotels and Kingfisher Airlines winning major honour

Satyam to hire 2,500 in China

Satyam to hire 2,500 in China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Satyam Computer Services expects to boost its headcount to 3,000 in China, where it plans to open its fourth development centre, and is also looking at acquisitions in Japan.

Outsourcing will grow: Study

Outsourcing will grow: Study

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'The good news is that money continues to flow into India-focussed offshore funds.'