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A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leaving behind the luxe life and dapper suits of foreign banks, Puri and his team at the upstart venture shared fizz drinks, wore a footwear brand popular among the middle class, shared a rat-infested space in a yet-to-be gentrified work space to plan and execute it.

New wireless chipset to mirror mobile content on TV

New wireless chipset to mirror mobile content on TV

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Nasdaq-listed Silicon Image Inc, a provider of wireless and wired high-definition connectivity solutions for consumer electronics, mobile and PC markets, has developed GameChanger, a wirelessHD 60-GHz chipset that supports interactive wireless HD video and audio transmission between portable devices and mobile HD link-enabled displays and projectors.

'Rajat Gupta hasn't really lost the trust'

'Rajat Gupta hasn't really lost the trust'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Silicon Valley people, who knew former McKinsey chief Rajat Gupta, reacting to the two-year jail term imposed on him for insider trading, said what happened is a tragedy, horrible and sad, but also feels Gupta will be back.

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

From the X-mini SUPA to the TAGG Loop, these are sound devices you can't ignore, says Abhik Sen.

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Indian start-ups shun China, turn to US firms for fund

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

India's shift towards US companies for technology investments and partnerships fits well with the present government's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' and 'Make in India' initiatives, say experts.

Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

GITPRO asked US Senators to support the legislation in the Congress.

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

India blundered along, exactly as every other country did

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Not to say that India couldn't have handled the situation better, but on average, it didn't do anywhere near as badly as the naysayers make it out argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the highest number of Indian-Americans in the history of the US Congress.

Sherlyn: Why do people ask who I sleep with?

Sherlyn: Why do people ask who I sleep with?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Indians in US seek speedy green card approvals

Indians in US seek speedy green card approvals

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Five years after the largely attended rally in Washington, DC, tech people associated with 'Immigration Voice' are scheduled to gather in the heart of Silicon Valley on September 8 to voice their concerns.

TiEcon is all about fostering entrepreneurship

TiEcon is all about fostering entrepreneurship

Rediff.com30 May 2012

People were busy, rushing from one panel to the other to grab some knowledge on Cloud, Mobility, Social Media, Energy, Women Entrepreneurship and the newly formed Youth Panel.

How to succeed in life: Advice from Facebook's COO

How to succeed in life: Advice from Facebook's COO

Rediff.com29 May 2012

'You're going to need talent, skill, and imagination and vision, but more than anything else, you're going to need the ability to communicate authentically, to speak so that you inspire the people around you and to listen, so that you continue to learn each and every day on the job.' Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg, one of Silicon Valley's inspiring figures, delivered this inspiring speech at her alma mater, the Harvard Business School, last week.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Rahul Gandhi to visit US to talk about artificial intelligence

Rahul Gandhi to visit US to talk about artificial intelligence

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The sources said Gandhi wants India to lead in the niche area which comes after software development.

US rep meets Indian Americans: Women in spotlight

US rep meets Indian Americans: Women in spotlight

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Lorraine Hariton, the State department's special representative for commercial and business affairs, met Indian Americans at a luncheon meeting in San Jose, California, July 15.

Meet Dheemanth Nagaraj, first Indian to get Intel Fellow award

Meet Dheemanth Nagaraj, first Indian to get Intel Fellow award

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

What makes Nagaraj's achievement significant is the fact that there have been only about 80 Intel Fellows globally in the 50 years of the company's operation.

California dreaming

California dreaming

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Silicon Valley is at the heart of the transformation of the global economy -- which has both winners and losers, writes Ajit Balakrishnan.

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

When India's 10,000 brightest techies unite

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Smart India Hackathon 2017 saw them build computer programmes or smartphone applications for 598 problems identified by different government departments.

Now, magnetic memory for PCs

Now, magnetic memory for PCs

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Future computers may rely on magnetic microprocessors that consume the least energy allowed by the laws of physics, according to an analysis by electrical engineers at the University of California, Berkeley.

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Should Big Tech be broken up?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Are the big five using their dominance to shut out rivals? That is the key question, says Prosenjit Datta.

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

'Modi's US visit to focus on innovation, digital economy'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Modi is expected to travel to the US late September.

Coming soon: More powerful supercomputers

Coming soon: More powerful supercomputers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Scientists claim to have created a new optical device small enough to fit millions on a computer chip which could lead to faster, more powerful information processing and supercomputers.

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US

'Howdy Modi': PM to address community summit in US

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

In addition to Modi's address, the programme is also expected to include a cultural programme that showcases the Indian-American community and will be broadcast live online and on television channels, reaching over 1 billion people across the US and India, the organisers said.

Curling or Straightening Your Hair? 4 Tips to Avoid Hair Damage

Curling or Straightening Your Hair? 4 Tips to Avoid Hair Damage

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Curling or Straightening Your Hair? 4 Tips to Avoid Hair Damage

Is it too early to judge Facebook's performace?

Is it too early to judge Facebook's performace?

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Founded in 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg, 28, the technology company, announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 421,233,615 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $38 per share.

His breakthrough can revolutionise the IT world

His breakthrough can revolutionise the IT world

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

At the core of this breakthrough is to get the element Germanium to act as a laser.

Is the future of education leaving India in the dust?

Is the future of education leaving India in the dust?

Rediff.com16 May 2012

The digital revolution in education is coming at a most opportune time for India. Leadership in this is something India could seize, if only it had the vision, feels Rajeev Srinivasan.

Anti-Modi protestors upset over no-show by US Congressman

Anti-Modi protestors upset over no-show by US Congressman

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

'As a member of Congress, it was important to meet with Prime Minister Modi. Promoting the India-US relationship is a priority. It is important to have a constructive dialogue with the biggest democracy in the world,' US Congressman Mike Honda tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

How start-ups will evolve in 2019

How start-ups will evolve in 2019

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Tech start-ups will continue to take the lead in bolstering the regional economy, says Murali Talasila.

Walmart to buy Indian duo's social media site

Walmart to buy Indian duo's social media site

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Social networking and mobile applications are increasingly becoming a part of Walmart customers' day-to-day lives globally.

Huawei Nova 3/3i: Flagship features, affordable price

Huawei Nova 3/3i: Flagship features, affordable price

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ashish Narsale explores their advantages and disadvantages.

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Whenever you see colour at Fifa World Cup 2018, think of Berger Paints

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Company's loss-making Russian arm painted three World Cup soccer venues, and two airports to break even this fiscal; Berger now mulls acquiring competing painting companies.

My worst mistake as an entrepreneur

My worst mistake as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

A serial entrepreneur and author talks about the mistake he made as a first time entrepreneur and the lessons he learned from it.

Vinod Khosla on the board of Square

Vinod Khosla on the board of Square

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla will join the Board of Directors at mobile payment start-up Square, founded by Twitter chairman Jack Dorsey.

India's 5 best cities: Bengaluru is No. 1

India's 5 best cities: Bengaluru is No. 1

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Though Bengaluru has been ranked as India's best city, it has been placed at 141st position worldwide.

Wipro's ex-CEO joins Bloom Energy International

Wipro's ex-CEO joins Bloom Energy International

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Former Co-CEO of Wipro IT Business Girish S Paranjpe has joined the Silicon Valley-based Bloom Energy International as Managing Director. Bloom Energy International is a provider of breakthrough solid oxide fuel cell technology that produces clean, reliable, affordable onsite power.

How do you survive the treadmill?

How do you survive the treadmill?

Rediff.com6 May 2015

What should you keep in mind while using the treadmill? Tell us!

Walmart sets up R&D centre in India for e-commerce biz

Walmart sets up R&D centre in India for e-commerce biz

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

US-based retailer Walmart is setting up a research centre in India to develop technologies and solutions for its global e-commerce business.

Millionaire Wadhwani sets up India chair at CSIS

Millionaire Wadhwani sets up India chair at CSIS

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The India Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies -- a leading Washington, DC think tank -- will be occupied by Karl F Inderfurth, erstwhile Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian Affairs in the Clinton Administration.