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10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

10 Indian CEOs among world's most-influential chief executives

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Walmart CEO Douglas McMillon came first in the CEOWORLD magazine's global ranking of the best chief executives across all industries for 2019.

Microsoft gives employees sneak peek at new 'selfie' phone

Microsoft gives employees sneak peek at new 'selfie' phone

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Stephen Elop, the former Nokia CEO who now runs Microsoft's devices business, showed off the phone in front of thousands at the company's annual employee meeting in Seattle on Monday.

Zopo Speed 7 Plus: A great phone, but a bit pricey

Zopo Speed 7 Plus: A great phone, but a bit pricey

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A 13.2-megapixel (MP) rear camera takes great pictures, even in low light.

High-end phone smuggling is costing govt exchequer Rs 2,400 crore annually

High-end phone smuggling is costing govt exchequer Rs 2,400 crore annually

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

As much as Rs 8,000 crore worth of mobile phones in this segment - out of a total of Rs 15,000 crore - come into the country through the grey market. The government imposed the duty on these phones primarily to encourage domestic production but the strategy has failed as the bulk of high end mobile phones are currently imported.

Xiaomi raises India sales target

Xiaomi raises India sales target

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

On Sept 15 Google launched the first of its Android One phones in India aimed at making smartphones more affordable for the masses.

With 1,119 job offers, IIT-Kharagpur leads placement

With 1,119 job offers, IIT-Kharagpur leads placement

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

IIT Kharagpur gets more than 1,000 job offers in a record five days, with 144 companies visiting the campus till Dec 5

Microsoft launches 3 new smartphones

Microsoft launches 3 new smartphones

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Microsoft has launched the Lumia 830, 735 and 730, priced at 330 euros (about Rs 26,190), 219 euros (about Rs 17,370) and 199 euros (about Rs 15,800), respectively, as it tries to build on its acquisition of Nokia's mobile division earlier this year.

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Ratan Tata has acquired a stake in Chinese handset maker Xiaomi, the first investment by any Indian in the smartphone maker.

How smart is Sony?

How smart is Sony?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

To take on competition from Motorola, Samsung and Apple, Sony recently launched two wearable devices: Smartwatch 3 and Smartband Talk. Shruti Puri finds out their worth

6 gadgets that will rock at MWC 2015

6 gadgets that will rock at MWC 2015

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These are some of the most eagerly-anticipated gadgets likely to grace the Mobile World Congress 2015 in Barcelona between March 2 and 5. We expect plenty of fireworks!

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Affordability, user experience to rule smartphone market in 2015

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Budget smartphones will rule the market in 2015.

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Will haste over local manufacture see handset makers shut shop?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The government's stated vision is that it wants to make India a manufacturing hub and that is where such a rush or confusing policies don't help, reports Shubhomoy Sikdar.

Xiaomi sells 2.11 million phones in 12 hours, sets Guinness record

Xiaomi sells 2.11 million phones in 12 hours, sets Guinness record

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Xiaomi easily broke their record from the same event last year.

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met over 40 CEOs across broad swathes of industry, ranging from makers of mobile devices, auto components, food products to telecom networking equipment and pharmaceuticals. The agenda: To discuss how to make India an integral part of the global supply chain. The focus of the discussion would be the much touted yet not so well understood production-linked incentive scheme (PLI), the centrepiece of the government's drive to massively boost the manufacturing sector. To do so, the government has created a war chest of over Rs 197,000 crore to be paid out as incentives to over 14 industries in five years. There are three objectives to the scheme, two explicitly stated, one implied.

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Intel exploring women-focused wearables

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

Chipmaker Intel, which last week announced a partnership with watches and fashion accessory retailer Fossil Group to develop wearable devices, is scouting for manufacturers to launch such devices in India.

UP can attract Rs 72,000 cr investment in electronics by 2020

UP can attract Rs 72,000 cr investment in electronics by 2020

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Uttar Pradesh has the potential to attract investment of about Rs 72,000 crore (Rs 720 billion) by 2020 in the field of electronics system design and manufacturing.

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Smartphone war gets hotter, Xiaomi to unveil Mi4 in India soon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Chinese handset maker Xiaomi is expected to launch its latest 4G device Mi4 in the country later this month as it looks to strengthen its position in the booming Indian smartphone market.

The ultimate Android beast is here

The ultimate Android beast is here

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

The Pixel may be one of the best Android phones yet.

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Is it a smartwatch or an upgraded fitness band? Veer Arjun Singh finds out.

Have you noticed the 'notch' in your smartphone?

Have you noticed the 'notch' in your smartphone?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Ashish Narsale explains what a notch is and lists some top selling notch phones

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

7 trends that are changing your smartphones

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Let us take a look at some of the most important parameters that have completely transformed smartphones in the last few years.

Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia 535

Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia 535

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Eyeing emerging markets for its affordable smartphones, Microsoft launched its first Lumia device without the iconic brand name of Nokia.

Foxconn targets 10-12 facilities in India by 2020

Foxconn targets 10-12 facilities in India by 2020

Rediff.com26 May 2015

It was not immediately known how many jobs the proposed new plants would eventually create.

Microsoft to acquire Nokia handset business for $7.2 bn

Microsoft to acquire Nokia handset business for $7.2 bn

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Finland's Nokia, once the undisputed leader in mobile phones, has been struggling to respond to the challenge from smartphone makers such as Apple and Samsung.

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Which one suits your budget and needs?

SoftBank agrees to buy Britain's ARM Holdings for $31 billion

SoftBank agrees to buy Britain's ARM Holdings for $31 billion

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

SoftBank will pay 17 pounds in cash for each ARM share.

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Smartphone maker BlackBerry will sell most of its real estate holding in Canada in a bid to improve operational efficiencies as the firm is facing mounting losses and unsold handset inventory.

RCom plans to upsell with a blast from the past

RCom plans to upsell with a blast from the past

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Extending its new device plus data plan to more smartphones, the operator is keen to capture the youth's attention.

Microsoft joins wearables race, unveils smart band

Microsoft joins wearables race, unveils smart band

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Technology giant Microsoft has now joined the wearables bandwagon with the launch of its smart band Microsoft Band, designed for people looking to live healthier and be more productive.

Chinese app ban: Indian start-ups face a major hurdle

Chinese app ban: Indian start-ups face a major hurdle

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

According to experts, the banning of the apps has created negative sentiments and reduced the confidence among the Chinese investors to invest in India.

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

'India can be a tough market for Google's AndroidOne'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

The smartphones are priced Rs 6,399 onwards.

Huawei phones can boast of sapphire covers, but not iPhones

Huawei phones can boast of sapphire covers, but not iPhones

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Apple Inc may have disappointed many consumers by not putting sapphire glass covers on its new iPhone, but the scratch-resistant material is gradually making its way into mobile devices despite manufacturing challenges and high costs.

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Google is expected to launch its much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) smartphones in India this month, which will further intensify competition in the booming multi-billion dollar smart devices market in India.

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Time to write an obituary for 2G and 2.5G feature phones?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The scales started tilting in favour of smartphones in 2014, when a slew of new, yet vibrant, brands entered the market, with their competitively priced offerings helping smartphones become the indispensable device that it has turned into today.

Smile, curves ahead!

Smile, curves ahead!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A sneak peek into the LG G Flex 2; Watch out, Samsung and Apple, says Shruti Puri

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Xiaomi's growth loses shine with India ban

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Patent fees will likely squeeze margins, and in turn the company's valuation.

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'