News for 'Personal Computer'

Your old computer can educate a child thanks to them

Your old computer can educate a child thanks to them

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Raghav tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier how he and his cousin Mukund co-founded Renew IT, which refurbishes discarded computers and makes them affordable for the poor in rural India.

How SKY got back in shape for T20 World Cup!

How SKY got back in shape for T20 World Cup!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Suryakumar Yadav is looking leaner and fitter than ever since his comeback to competitive cricket.

Cop, others thrash Kanpur student, urinate in his mouth

Cop, others thrash Kanpur student, urinate in his mouth

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

In a bid to settle scores, a head constable and about a dozen other men allegedly thrashed a student, fired a bullet to scare him and urinated into his mouth one by one, the police said on Tuesday.

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Kumaraswamy alleged that 25,000 pen drives were distributed in the entire state, and cited a report in a regional daily to support his claim.

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Carlsen launches Freestyle tour, India first on list

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Chess great Magnus Carlsen is launching a world Freestyle Chess tour as the variant of the game, also known as Chess960, is gaining in popularity, the world number one announced on Friday.

A look at Microsoft's new tablet PC

A look at Microsoft's new tablet PC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Microsoft is developing a tablet personal computer Courier, a move that could put the software major in competition with the planned tablet from Apple.

Computer phones, India's latest fad

Computer phones, India's latest fad

Rediff.com5 May 2007

PDA-like phones for the no-wires, no-worries professionals of today.

The woman who built a 1,000 crore TV brand

The woman who built a 1,000 crore TV brand

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Devita Saraf, chairman and CEO of Vu Televisions, is on the cover of Hello magazine.

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

How France plans to use AI to keep Paris 2024 safe

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

France tested Artificial Intelligence-driven video surveillance technology that will be deployed during the Olympic Games

A 'spray-on' computer to keep you healthy

A 'spray-on' computer to keep you healthy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Spraying them directly onto a person creates the ability to carry out different tests at the same time, for example muscle movement and pulse rate, thereby allowing a complete picture of the patient's condition to be built up quickly.

Now, a computer that can read your mind!

Now, a computer that can read your mind!

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

British scientists have developed a computer that can read human minds, a key breakthrough which they claim takes telepathy a step closer to reality.

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

We will see: SC on PIL seeking urgent hearing into govt's computer surveillance order

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The Supreme Court said on Thursday that it will hear "as and when required" a public interest litigation challenging the government's notification authorising 10 central agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any computer system.

PC sales to increase by 35% in FY12

PC sales to increase by 35% in FY12

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

The Industrial performance review for 2010-11 said increasing mobility among consumers is driving the sales of personal computers -- desktops, notebooks and netbooks -- to cross 12.6 million units in the ongoing fiscal.

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

3 new criminal laws to be rolled out from July 1

3 new criminal laws to be rolled out from July 1

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

The newly enacted laws are -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act

M Tech prog in computer engineering

M Tech prog in computer engineering

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Govt Engineering College, Ajmer invites applications for M Tech. Programmes.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

'I admire her patience and resilience'

'I admire her patience and resilience'

Rediff.com11 May 2024

To share your Mother's Day story with us (Mother's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, May 12), just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: Mother's Day) along with your name, the place where you live, your mother's name and picture and your message about your mom.

Is your PC crying for an upgrade?

Is your PC crying for an upgrade?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Do you think your PC needs an urgent upgrade? Here are the points, then, to remember before going for it.

Tata Tele starts TV services on broadband

Tata Tele starts TV services on broadband

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The service - Photon TV - is available to the Tata Photon plus users across 22 states, Anil Sardana, Tata Teleservices Managing Director, told reporters here.

Indian Student Stabbed In US Gym, Critical

Indian Student Stabbed In US Gym, Critical

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Varun was attacked with a knife by his attacker. He was ultimately taken to a Fort Wayne hospital due to the severity of his injury and was reportedly given a zero to five per cent chance of survival.'

Apple takes a big bite out of locked down India, posts record JFM sales

Apple takes a big bite out of locked down India, posts record JFM sales

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Apple was a fringe player in all key categories like smartphones, notebooks, and tablets till recently. But with the last quarter's record-breaking performance, the brand has established itself in the country's price-sensitive consumer electronics market.

The Little Guy is the Indian Person of the Year

The Little Guy is the Indian Person of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

'No matter how many government schemes there are for the poor, the system works more for the privileged, less for the little guy,' notes T N Ninan.

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

How govt's PLI scheme is fuelling Dixon's global dreams

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Dixon Technologies right now is a beehive of activity. It is building a new facility in Noida to make 1.3 million laptops for Taiwanese PC maker Acer. The facility must be up and running in four months. The pace of activity will only increase. Last week Dixon won a similar contract from Lenovo, the Chinese personal computer maker and the third largest information technology (IT) hardware brand in India, to assemble laptops and notebooks. Though the clientele in these two cases is Taiwanese and Chinese, Dixon is a company reaching for the stars with its feet planted firmly in the Indian government's policy.

Gadgets get sleeker avatar in 2010

Gadgets get sleeker avatar in 2010

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Slim is in, not only in the fashion world, but also in the tech world, with gadgets ranging from smartphones to personal computers adopting a sleeker avatar in 2010.

Coming soon: Computer that can talk to you

Coming soon: Computer that can talk to you

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

SAL will perceive a person's facial expression, voice and then engage with him in a discussion. When engaging with a human, it will adapt its own performance and pursue different actions depending on the non-verbal behaviour of the user.

Dell takes over No1 position from HP in PC market

Dell takes over No1 position from HP in PC market

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Hewlett Packard has lost its personal computer market leadership in India for two reasons: Dell's focus on the retail and SME segments has started paying off and its new distribution strategy is going through initial troubles.

Indians' love for tablets grows stronger

Indians' love for tablets grows stronger

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Tablets are slowly replacing personal computing in India.

Tihar jail asked to give computers to CWG scam accused

Tihar jail asked to give computers to CWG scam accused

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Tihar jail authorities were directed on Thursday by a Delhi court to provide dedicated computers to sacked Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi and seven others, arrested for allegedly committing irregularities in a games-related contract to a Swiss firm, to read their case documents.

Nokia to sell mini laptop at Rs 40,000

Nokia to sell mini laptop at Rs 40,000

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

Putting to rest speculations over the price of its recently launched Mini booklet 3G, Finnish handset major Nokia on Wednesday said it will retail globally the personal computer at 575 euro (about Rs 40,000).

PC sales cross 5 mn in FY06

PC sales cross 5 mn in FY06

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Personal computer sales has crossed the five million-unit mark in 2005-06, registering a 32 per cent growth over the previous fiscal.

PCs, not low-cost devices, to rule: Intel

PCs, not low-cost devices, to rule: Intel

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The world's largest chip maker, Intel Corp on Friday said that personal computers would continue to dominate as more applications get digitised, even as low cost access devices like Simputer would play a small role in computer penetration across the

Price cuts driving laptop sales

Price cuts driving laptop sales

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

Compute tax demand for all assessees by Aug 31: CBDT chief to taxmen

Compute tax demand for all assessees by Aug 31: CBDT chief to taxmen

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

CBDT chief also set a monthly target of disposing of pending appeals by sending communication through the e-filing portal and or through emails only.

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

A prudent guideline for self-employed individuals is to target at least 10 to 15 times their actual annual income when determining life insurance coverage.

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the post-ChatGPT angst.

7 Steps To Review Your Financial Goals

7 Steps To Review Your Financial Goals

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Dwaipayan Bose simplifies the whys and hows of revisiting your financial goals

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Can You Send Email With An Attachment?

Rediff.com22 May 2023

More than 70 per cent of Indian youth aged between 15 and 29 can't!