News for 'R & D'

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.

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.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

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

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Modi inaugurates world's largest mobile phone factory in Noida

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

India has become world's 2nd largest mobile phone: Modi

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Ford, which has been known for its research capabilities, have found out the large untapped potential of this segment in India.

One killed, 11 injured as under-construction flyover caves in

One killed, 11 injured as under-construction flyover caves in

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

CM announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for the next of kin of the deceased and free treatment for the injured.

Panel for local production of currency paper

Panel for local production of currency paper

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The Finance Ministry should encourage local manufacturing of currency paper to check counterfeits and exempt its production from excise duty, a high level committee has said.

Look who's turning 30

Look who's turning 30

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Guess what Beyonce, Natalie Portman and Britney Spears have in common?

Rihanna in the buff, again!

Rihanna in the buff, again!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

No sunshine for Sun Pharma in FY16

No sunshine for Sun Pharma in FY16

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Brokerages have cut the company's FY16 earnings estimates between 16% and 29% with target prices too coming down to the Rs 700-800 band

IIT's Navi Mumbai airport study stress on Ecology

IIT's Navi Mumbai airport study stress on Ecology

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

An environment impact assessment study by the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, for the proposed Navi Mumbai international airport, has categorically said there should not be any compromise on retaining the geomorphology of rivers, the aquatic life and mangroves in the airport zone.

The Best Pop Video Of The Decade

The Best Pop Video Of The Decade

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Rihanna's Umbrella' voted 'Best Pop Video Of The Decade'.

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations.

GO GREEN! Govt earmarks Rs 75 crore for electric vehicles

GO GREEN! Govt earmarks Rs 75 crore for electric vehicles

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley presented the Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

Natural gas: Industry expectations not fulfilled

Natural gas: Industry expectations not fulfilled

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Decision on Kirti Parikh recommendations will be taken in due course

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Government of India Department of Science & Technology announces Boyscast Fellowship 2009-10.

Foreign pharma firms ride R&D tax relief hope

Foreign pharma firms ride R&D tax relief hope

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Multinational drug companies with research interests in India may soon find the market more lucrative. The government plans to revive, and may extend to foreign companies, the income-tax exemptions enjoyed by Indian research and development pharma companies till 2007.

Outsourcing a bad word in Nasscom vocabulary

Outsourcing a bad word in Nasscom vocabulary

Rediff.com20 May 2010

It has apparent "negative connotations" in some mature markets such as the US.

Huawei says govt can inspect facilities any time

Huawei says govt can inspect facilities any time

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Denying rumour that it might be using its office premises to compromise crucial Indian data by planting spyware, Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei has maintained it was ready to cooperate with the government to have its facility inspected.

India's aerospace industry to boost economy

India's aerospace industry to boost economy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Over the last 16 years, India has seen more engineering and R&D investments in aerospace than the US or Europe.

There was no malafide tapping, says expert

There was no malafide tapping, says expert

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Amid the muddle over the Indian Premier League, the Centre is feeling the heat after Outlook magazine carried a report saying that the National Technical Research Organisation has got telephone conversations of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and many other dignitaries tapped.

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Hyundai to go head to head with Maruti in connected car segment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Major carmakers in the country are loading barrels for the coming battle in the field, reports Arnab Dutta.

3 Indian companies in Forbes' list of top 10 innovative firms

3 Indian companies in Forbes' list of top 10 innovative firms

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The list includes Hindustan Unilever, Asian Paints and Bharti Airtel - firms that investors feel are most likely to come up with the next big innovation.

Bt food crop controversy is far from over

Bt food crop controversy is far from over

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Debates over introducing Bt brinjal, the first genetically modified food crop in India, might have taken a different turn if the government had taken note of studies by one of its own R&D bodies, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, showing that indigenous methods of controlling the notorious fruit and shoot borer can be as effective, cheaper and more environment friendly than using chemical pesticide.

Check out these 5 cars from the Maruti stable

Check out these 5 cars from the Maruti stable

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Maruti would conceptualise a car that would be totally developed in India.

Hyundai i10 Sportz 1.2: Astonishingly good

Hyundai i10 Sportz 1.2: Astonishingly good

Rediff.com21 Oct 2010

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has been giving facelifts to its current range of cars. So are the changes on the Hyundai i10 worth it? Dig deeper to get your answers.

The Sexiest Video Hotties

The Sexiest Video Hotties

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Over 30,000 fans cast their votes in the poll by US cable giant Fuse TV.

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Ex-R&AW spooks see no harm in Vaidik meeting Saeed

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

'Journalists and intelligence officials do a similar job -- collect information.' Three former RAW officials tell Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com that they see nothing wrong in Ved Prakash Vaidik meeting Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Muhammad Saeed.

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

'COVID-19 positive patients can be detected in 6-8 hours'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'The more people get tested, the more people will come under isolation. So the spread will get limited with testing.'

EADS to open R&D centre in Bangalore

EADS to open R&D centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

European military consortium EADS Defence and Security on Tuesday said it will open a research and development centre in Bangalore within two years that will provide employment to 200 Indian engineers.

Tiger Global back on the prowl in Indian start-up arena

Tiger Global back on the prowl in Indian start-up arena

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

The investor has now put together a fund of $3.75 billion to back private companies.

This Hindi a capella group performed for Obama

This Hindi a capella group performed for Obama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Desi students Indianise the a capella. Matthew Schneeberger reports.

6 automobile testing centres in india by 2011

6 automobile testing centres in india by 2011

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The testing track for high speed vehicles (having speeds between 250 kmph and 350 kmph) at the Indore centre would be operational by 2012.

How India can get the best researchers

How India can get the best researchers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Aggregate domestic R&D spend in India has never exceeded 1 per cent of GDP, and over 80 per cent of Indian firms spend nothing on research.

'1,600 sign petition to hang Yakub Memon in 2 hours'

'1,600 sign petition to hang Yakub Memon in 2 hours'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Family members of victims of 1993 Mumbai blasts submit mass petition to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fanavis

Rs 9.9 lakh highest offer at NID

Rs 9.9 lakh highest offer at NID

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

In a first at the National Institute of Design (NID), academic profiles were offered to the graduating batch of young designers during placements this year.

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Despite Nestl's woes, food companies continue to bet on India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Domestic food companies, too, continue to bet on packaged foods.

Boeing to replicate US biz structure in India

Boeing to replicate US biz structure in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The US-based aircraft manufacturing giant will expand its manufacturing presence, launch subsidiaries and strengthen research and development (R&D) programmes in the country. Jeppesen, a subsidiary of Boeing, is close to setting up an office in Hyderabad, while another, Aviall, the company's spare parts subsidiary, already has operations from Noida.