News for 'Silicon India'

Is RBI's decision to ban cryptocurrencies correct?

Is RBI's decision to ban cryptocurrencies correct?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Anthony Pompliano, general partner at Morgan Creek Capital Blockchain in the Silicon Valley, shares his views on cryptocurrencies with Mayank Jain in an email interview.

Snapdeal beefs up m-commerce biz, acquires app maker Letsgomo

Snapdeal beefs up m-commerce biz, acquires app maker Letsgomo

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Letsgomo Labs has a 76-member team.

The five keys to Wipro's success

The five keys to Wipro's success

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

At one time, the West's muktinationals ruled supreme. Now, the shining stars of India's Silicon Valley are shaking up the global IT business. A number of books have been written on the subject of late. Among them, Bangalore Tiger, which exposes the key principles of the IT giant Wipro's transnational business model, deserves special mention.

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Modi departs for New York to hold talks with Obama

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Concluding his whirlwind tour of Silicon Valley, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for New York where he will have a packed schedule that includes talks with US President Barack Obama.

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Flipkart gets a 3% devaluation by Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

This is the sixth consecutive markdown in the valuation of Flipkart by the US firm.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Companies warm up to fab guidelines

Companies warm up to fab guidelines

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

With the Centre issuing the guidelines of the new semiconductor policy, companies are firming up their investment plans in India to set up plants.

Bengaluru serial blasts: Be a Citizen Reporter

Bengaluru serial blasts: Be a Citizen Reporter

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

If you are in Bengaluru, here's your chance to play reporter, by telling to us what you see around you, send us your photographs and videos of the terror attack

'Life has not changed much at Google after Pichai's elevation'

'Life has not changed much at Google after Pichai's elevation'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Indians have always been there working for the company.

Forget cash-back, here's data-back

Forget cash-back, here's data-back

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The data reimbursed via Gigato is unrestricted.

Trade advisory issued against Chinese firms

Trade advisory issued against Chinese firms

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

India imported $62 billion of Chinese goods last year.

Slow e-commerce growth worries Flipkart

Slow e-commerce growth worries Flipkart

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In the past eight months, Flipkart has seen the exits of Mukesh Bansal, considered the right hand man of Sachin and Binny Bansal; Ankit Nagori, chief business officer; Punit Soni, Flipkart's million-dollar hire from Silicon Valley who headed product and strategy; and Manish Maheshwari, head of the seller business

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

How a 'realty mogul' lost its throne

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A decline in the real estate sector, rising debt and the company's alleged involvement in 2G scam caused damage to the business and its image.

Ratan Tata invests in medical emergency response firm MUrgency

Ratan Tata invests in medical emergency response firm MUrgency

Rediff.com17 May 2016

MUrgency is slated to launch services in Amritsar and Jalandhar in the last week of May and cover the entire state by June end.

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

'India has talent. Our best asset is our people'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

An excerpt from Conde Nast India's Make In India magazine.

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

A lot in the offing in DC before Modi lands in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.

China starts building world's largest IT hub

China starts building world's largest IT hub

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

The development of the Dalian Tiandi Software Hub will involve a total investment of 15 billion yuan from Hong Kong-based Shui On Group and Dalian-based Yida Group.

Nehruvian legacy being 'undermined' by those in power: Sonia

Nehruvian legacy being 'undermined' by those in power: Sonia

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

It was Nehru who instilled a democratic culture in our country by his regard for democracy, she said.

Wen might take IIT to China

Wen might take IIT to China

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

US company to buy CyberBazaar

US company to buy CyberBazaar

Rediff.com17 Dec 2003

The United States-based WebEx Communications, a provider of web communications services, on Wednesday announced its decision to acquire CyberBazaar, India's leading conferencing company, in a $4 million cash deal.

100 years of IISc: Global meet in US

100 years of IISc: Global meet in US

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Silicon Valley is gearing up to host a conference of scientists, engineers and executives, Nobel Laureates and industry head honchos from India and US on June 22 to 24 to be organised by the Indian Institute of Science Alumni Association of NA.

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

73% Indian employees expect promotion in next 12 months

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Bengaluru holds the top spot with 75 per cent respondents satisfied with their general working conditions.

Maharashtra needs more research centres to boost start-ups: Ratan Tata

Maharashtra needs more research centres to boost start-ups: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

He underlined the need for industrial parks and white-collared environment

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

US pharma plans $500 mn R&D unit

US pharma plans $500 mn R&D unit

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

Creative Choice Group plans to create a world-class research centre that will leverage the lower costs in India.

Satyam opens Melbourne centre

Satyam opens Melbourne centre

Rediff.com8 Sep 2004

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Technology, Mr Modi, is the god with clay feet

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Technology can certainly gain India membership in the comity of modern nations in the 21st century.

US cos offshoring business nearer home

US cos offshoring business nearer home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

In what could be bad news for the Indian BPO sector, a growing number of Silicon Valley companies are moving offshore businesses to geographically nearer locations in an effort to cut costs and address customer-service complaints.

Wipro threatens to quit Bangalore

Wipro threatens to quit Bangalore

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

IT: Is Bangalore losing out to Chennai?

IT: Is Bangalore losing out to Chennai?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Is Bangalore, India's Silicon Valley and home for some of the biggest information technology firms in the country, slowly losing out to Chennai? It seems so, considering the investment plans of leading IT companies.

'My roommate stole from me'

'My roommate stole from me'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

A GA reader shares how his roommate ran up expenses worth lakhs by stealing his credit cards.

Rivals tried to derail Hutch buy: Sarin

Rivals tried to derail Hutch buy: Sarin

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin, who engineered the acquisition of Hutch-Essar in India, has accused unsuccessful rival bidders of trying to derail the deal and sought transparency from Indian regulators in M&A approvals.

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Sports Shorts: IAAF hails Semenya decision as victory for 'parity'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Should Karnataka kids learn English?

Should Karnataka kids learn English?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

The state government argues that these schools have been violating the language policy, which is the core to the state's Kannada ethos.

Why investors are putting their money on venture debt

Why investors are putting their money on venture debt

Rediff.com27 May 2019

In 2018, venture debt providers cumulatively deployed Rs 1,300 crore. This year, the market is expected to absorb venture debt of Rs 1,800 crore to Rs 2,000 crore. So what makes this asset class so attractive?

Personalised gifts are the rage

Personalised gifts are the rage

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Customised, personalised products -- objects that are quirky, fun and completely unique -- are the current rage in gifting.

Google to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

Google to set up R&D centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Google, the popular Internet search engine, has chosen India's Silicon Valley Bangalore for its first engineering research and development centre outside the United States to be set up next year.

'Sundar Pichai is a man with the Midas touch'

'Sundar Pichai is a man with the Midas touch'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'Sundar Pichai is not only a great engineer but a good leader too'