News for 'R & D'

'Universities have become vacuum cleaners'

'Universities have become vacuum cleaners'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'They suck talent and dump elsewhere,' says ZohO founder Sridhar Vembu.

Defence salary bill leaves less for new weapons

Defence salary bill leaves less for new weapons

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Most of the scanty 6.35% rise in the defence budget is accounted for by manpower and running expenses.

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Tiger Zzzzzinda Hai Review:Tiring, toothless, sequel

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Tiger Zinda Hai returns to the same moronic space where it's all about slow-motion Salman, his checkered scarf, his fleeting shirtless-ness, his unrealistically beefed up body and a taken-for-granted indestructibility, says Sukanya Verma.

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

'Don't try to jump into a job right after the lockdown'

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'It will be a competitive market more than ever due to the layoffs that have happened.'

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

New model will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Rafale fighters to arrive in 3 years: IAF chief

Rafale fighters to arrive in 3 years: IAF chief

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

"Rafale contract caters for delivery time between 36 months to about 66 months if I am not wrong. So within three years time we will have the first few aircraft delivered to us and within five and a half years we will have two full squadron of aircraft in operation," Raha said at a function in Kolkata.

JLo strips for a sizzling Vanity Fair shoot

JLo strips for a sizzling Vanity Fair shoot

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Purulia arms drop, an embarrassment to Indian intel

Purulia arms drop, an embarrassment to Indian intel

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Though the Indian intelligence agencies were tipped off that the consignment of arms and ammunition would be dropped in Purulia, West Bengal they failed to avert the incident. Both the R

Doc approaches army tribunal on PG admission row

Doc approaches army tribunal on PG admission row

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

In a first of its kind case that has come up in the Delhi-based principal bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal, a serving army doctor has approached the court for admission to the post graduate degree course being conducted in the army's Research and Referral hospital in New Delhi. The doctor, after having cleared the entrance, was turned out on the pretext of lack of resources and teaching faculty

First Look: Serena Willams and Alexis Ohanian's fairy tale wedding

First Look: Serena Willams and Alexis Ohanian's fairy tale wedding

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

Vogue magazine, who were given exclusive rights to the photographs of the 'wedding of the year', put out some pictures from the Beauty and the Beast-themed wedding on their Instagram page.

Hackers targeting business secrets

Hackers targeting business secrets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Some hackers are starting to specialise in data stolen from corporate networks, according to research compiled by security firm McAfee.

PIX: Beyonce, Adele, Lady Gaga at the Grammys

PIX: Beyonce, Adele, Lady Gaga at the Grammys

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The 59th Grammy Awards was held in Los Angeles, California.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

Nestle: Noodle war may hurt

Nestle: Noodle war may hurt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

New variants and innovative product categories on the anvil to beat margin pressure.

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Pranab Mukherjee: The president who could never be PM

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

It was a many splendoured political career, which ended at the presidential palace. But the prime minister's post eluded him, even though it was a position he openly aspired for.

Why you want to cheer for this Delhi cop

Why you want to cheer for this Delhi cop

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Despite the Delhi police's tarnished reputation in recent months, viewers find themselves rooting for Inspector Hathiram Chaudhary because he displays both vulnerability and remorse, observes Ranjita Ganesan.

Yamaha building scooter for India market in Japan

Yamaha building scooter for India market in Japan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

India Yamaha Motors India is gearing up to foray into the fast growing scooter segment in the country with an all-new product that parent Yamaha Motor Corporation is developing specifically for the Indian market.

Chennai may become India's Detroit soon

Chennai may become India's Detroit soon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

With investments of $3 billion and a new national testing-R&D facility, the city is putting India on the global auto map.

India to become regional export hub for L'Oreal

India to become regional export hub for L'Oreal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

L'Oreal set up a second factory recently in Baddi, HP for hair colour.

Long on intent, short on content

Long on intent, short on content

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

While the strategic focus of the budget on various matters is explicit, the process by which it will translate into a tangible outcome is still to be made unequivocal.

Can 'hatred for China' be business opportunity for India?

Can 'hatred for China' be business opportunity for India?

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Work is underway in identifying global companies in sectors ranging from electronics, auto components and medical equipment to shift part of their existing or incremental manufacturing to India.

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness, says Pranjal Sharma.

Tatas to spend 1 billion on R&D

Tatas to spend 1 billion on R&D

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Four new products under the Jaguar brand are under development.

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Wanted! A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com31 May 2021

India's national security strategy needs to be revised periodically since the global and regional geopolitical situation is dynamic, points out Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Reliance Defence, Russian USC to build missile systems

Reliance Defence, Russian USC to build missile systems

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Reliance Defence Limited and Russia's leading developer and manufacturer of Air Defence Missile Systems 'AlmazAntey' have decided to work jointly on the entire range of Air Defence Missile and Radar Systems that are required for Indian defence forces.

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

World's largest cell phone maker Nokia on Wednesday said up to 300 jobs would be cut in India by end of 2012, as the company embarks on restructuring that would affect 7,000 employees worldwide.

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

David vs Goliath: How Wockhardt plans to beat global challenge

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Only 11 antibiotics in clinical trials have received qualified infectious disease product status from the US FDA, of which five are Wockhardt's drugs.

Akon: Bollywood is my next step

Akon: Bollywood is my next step

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Sonakshi Sinha chats with Akon for Zoom TV.

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Get Ahead reader Ismail A Muhsin crystal gazes and comes out with his list of the most awaited gadgets in 2011.

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With induction of these people, the company's workforce will expand by about 27 per cent to nearly 11,000 employees.

R&AW left me to rot in Pak jail: Gopal Das

R&AW left me to rot in Pak jail: Gopal Das

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

"The government of India did not do anything to secure my release. But for my elder brother Anand Vir, advocate Arvind Kumar Singh and the honourable Supreme court of India, I would have still be rotting in Pakistani jails. The agencies, which hire you, disown you the moment you are arrested. The Indian high commission in Pakistan did not help either. They took their own sweet time for giving me temporary travel documents," he said.

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

India plans to be among top 5 defence producers by 2025

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The defence ministry is shooting to achieve an annual export target of $5 billion by 2025.

Display advertisements are good: Google

Display advertisements are good: Google

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The search giant is keen to pocket a hefty slice of India's online advertising market, an Rs 1,300-crore (Rs 13-billion) market in 2011 that is set to touch Rs 3,400 crore (Rs 34 billion) by 2015 according to KPMG estimates.

Huawei to invest $2 billion in India in 5 years

Huawei to invest $2 billion in India in 5 years

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Eyeing opportunities in the fast growing Indian telecom sector, Chinese vendor Huawei on Tuesday announced an investment of $2 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) in the next five years to set up an R&D centre, local manufacturing and other activities.

Intelligence officers on B Raman's Yakub Memon piece: 'He wrote it, so has to be true'

Intelligence officers on B Raman's Yakub Memon piece: 'He wrote it, so has to be true'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

'Raman knew everything and was privy to all the details of Yakub's movements'

Wipro Tech may lay off 85 people in R&D

Wipro Tech may lay off 85 people in R&D

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

After considering all options, the company has decided to enter into a negotiation with the employees, given the challenging industry situation in telecom R&D.

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

'India is a fundamental part of Uber's growth'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the younger generation doesn't dream of owning a car, but instead wants the freedom of having any service on demand.

Army to purchase more lethal Arjun tanks

Army to purchase more lethal Arjun tanks

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

New Arjuns will fire anti-tank missiles; have extra armour protection