News for 'Services and Devices'

India saw 2nd highest phishing hosting attacks in Q1 2019

India saw 2nd highest phishing hosting attacks in Q1 2019

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Phishing attacks could either be in the form of an email from a trusted source asking for personal information such as passwords, bank details and personal details, or it could mimic an existing website or webpage and trick a user into entering confidential information on the page.

Gartner sees govt's tech spend grow 5.7% in 2015

Gartner sees govt's tech spend grow 5.7% in 2015

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Modi govt to enhance its 2015 spend on technology, says Gartner.

Is contactless payment safe?

Is contactless payment safe?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Almost all banks that issue contactless cards provide users with a 100 per cent liability cover.

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.

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Airtel to acquire Tikona's 4G biz for about Rs 1,600 cr

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

With this acquisition, Airtel will be second company, after Reliance Jio, in the country to have pan-India presence in 2300 Mhz band

The rush for less cash

The rush for less cash

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Initiatives to convince citizens to go cashless.

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

PM launches India Post Payments Bank to offer doorstep banking

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

It will carry out most banking operations like accepting deposits but can't advance loans or issue credit cards.

Xiaomi all set to spread its wings in India

Xiaomi all set to spread its wings in India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

It is ramping up capacity in the second facility in Andhra Pradesh, run by Foxconn

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel continue to lose users; Jio gains

Vodafone Idea, Bharti Airtel continue to lose users; Jio gains

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The number of telephone subscribers in India increased from 1,183.15 million at the end of May to 1,186.63 million at the end of June.

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

'India has never been non-strategic for Microsoft'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Microsoft India's chairman Bhaskar Pramanik tells Business Standard how India will be at the forefront of the company's 'mobile first, cloud first' strategy.

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

This move gives Airtel and Chinese major immense benefits.

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

War time: Google to take these 12 products head on

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

At the recently concluded annual I/O conference, which is an annual developer-focused event held in San Francisco, California, Google announced several new devices and services.

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

India Inc slams draft e-commerce policy, calls it vague

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Data localisation, an overarching theme across recent government policy proposals, has been a thorny issue with industry

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The device will allow users to operate electrical appliances at their home from anywhere in the world at any time at a very low cost, a college spokesman said.

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.

Kishtwar rifle snatching: Day curfew lifted, search on for suspects

Kishtwar rifle snatching: Day curfew lifted, search on for suspects

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

A group of terrorists struck the house of PDP Kishtwar district president and escaped with the service rifle of his PSO early Friday.

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

10 risks of mobile banking transactions

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Risks are increasing with 55 times increase in such transactions over the past three years, says a Assocham-PwC report

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

Asia-Pacific IT spending to reach $743bn in 2013

Asia-Pacific IT spending to reach $743bn in 2013

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

All five major segments of IT spending are expected to grow in 2013.

VSNL move to make Net cheaper

VSNL move to make Net cheaper

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Telecommunication services provider Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd and global microprocessor manufacturer Advanced Micro Devices on Thursday launched personal Internet communicator, a consumer device that offers managed Internet access to end-users.

Show what you have done for countries, Nadella urges MNCs

Show what you have done for countries, Nadella urges MNCs

Rediff.com11 May 2017

"In terms of local taxes, in terms of local small business productivity, local large business competitiveness, their educational outcomes, their entrepreneurial work, that's what matters," the Microsoft CEO said.

PHOTOS: I-Day celebrations pass off peacefully in Kashmir

PHOTOS: I-Day celebrations pass off peacefully in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Independence Day functions across Jammu and Kashmir went off peacefully on Friday even though curfew-like-restrictions were imposed in the old city areas of Srinagar.

Airtel, Vodafone call Jio tariffs a gimmick

Airtel, Vodafone call Jio tariffs a gimmick

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Firms come out with detailed communiqu for consumers that counter Jio's claims of cheap data

A first timer's guide to visiting a spa

A first timer's guide to visiting a spa

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Simple tips to make the most out of your spa visit.

Microsoft may launch Zune-like phone

Microsoft may launch Zune-like phone

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Microsoft is said to be partnering with a few ODM manufactures to create the Zune-like phone, which includes 720p HD video and at least a 5 mega pixel camera.

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Lift communication curbs, demands Kashmir Press Club

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

It added that there had been several reminders from the club to the government for freeing the communication of newspaper offices, journalists and the club itself.

Will JioPhone prove to be a TV disruptor?

Will JioPhone prove to be a TV disruptor?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Competitive price will face stiff challenge from incumbents such as DD Free Dish

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

J-K CM directs police to provide security to cell operators

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Concerned over the series of attacks on mobile phone towers in the valley, the Centre also issued an advisory to the state government.

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Accenture to continue to look at India for hires

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Accenture -- considered as one of the top-most employers in India among the global technology services companies -- is believed to have over 150,000 workers in India, next to IBM.

Honda drives in all new City priced at Rs 10.9 lakh

Honda drives in all new City priced at Rs 10.9 lakh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The model, which will compete with the likes of Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and Skoda Rapid, now features smart devices ecosystem including Alexa remote capability and 32 connected features as standard feature across all variants with a five-year free subscription.

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

How India's young innovators do well by doing good

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.

Investors home in on mobile payment firms

Investors home in on mobile payment firms

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

According to data from Venture Intelligence, PEs invested in two mobile payment solutions firms each in 2009, 2010 and 2011. This grew to four deals in 2012 and five deals in 2013.

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Google to launch sub-$100 smartphone in India

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

Google Inc's Android software is coming to cars, televisions and watches this year, as the Internet search giant races against Apple Inc and other tech companies to extend its business into a rapidly broadening field of Internet-connected devices.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Going digital is a necessity now: TCS chief

Going digital is a necessity now: TCS chief

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Betting big on the 'Internet of Things' as the third major wave in technology space, IT major TCS' chief N Chandrasekaran has said that going digital was no more an option, but a default now.

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Joe Biden's Many Challenges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'India should be aware that China will take full advantage of US domestic turmoil and reduced international prestige,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The new online store, which will be launched on September 23, will provide customers with the same premium experience found in Apple Store locations around the world, delivered by online team members who are ready to offer their expertise, Apple said in a statement.

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Why 50% teachers are UNHAPPY with online classes

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'Online teaching requires a new set of skills to be acquired by the teacher.' 'These skills are not like foot sizes or height which can't be improved, but are like muscles which can be developed with some practice.'