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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.

Microsoft to incubate 500 start-ups in 5 years

Microsoft to incubate 500 start-ups in 5 years

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

There are around 4,500 tech-based start-ups in India.

Rs 1 lakh crore approved for urban renewal plan

Rs 1 lakh crore approved for urban renewal plan

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Each city would get Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) every year.

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

NSE co-location case: Probe shifts towards money trail, illicit gains

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

As a multi-agency probe into the NSE case gathers pace, the grant of preferential server and data access to select brokers and their suspected misuse are being investigated threadbare to unveil all quid pro quo arrangements in a highly-sophisticated scheme that worked like a cricket betting scandal, officials said on Monday. While the bourse has said it has taken several steps over the years to strengthen its technology infrastructure, including as per regulatory orders, the officials said certain fresh disclosures call for a detailed probe into whether a select group of individuals in high positions had banded together to make illicit gains by facilitating the preferential trading slots, beginning over a decade ago. Even a split-second faster access is said to result in huge gains for a trader.

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

'This cycle will only break if a few high-profile issues 'bomb''

'This cycle will only break if a few high-profile issues 'bomb''

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

'It really doesn't matter that investors getting allotments sell their IPO stock holdings on listing day because a new set of investors are entering.' 'This explains the continued rise in stock prices even after the first day of listing.'

Why Spice Group has renewed biz focus in India

Why Spice Group has renewed biz focus in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

We are looking at a 600-bed hospital from the existing 230 beds, which will help us create new specialities.

COVID-19 vaccine: Don't rush to buy logistics stocks

COVID-19 vaccine: Don't rush to buy logistics stocks

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'Most Indian logistics firms do not have the facility to store and transport COVID-19 vaccine right now.'

PAN requirement: Titan sees Rs 500-cr hit on sales this fiscal

PAN requirement: Titan sees Rs 500-cr hit on sales this fiscal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

In FY 2014-15, Titan Co had reported a revenue of Rs 11,903.21 crore.

Connectivity a challenge for banks: Fino CEO

Connectivity a challenge for banks: Fino CEO

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Manish Khera, chief executive officer, Fino, tells Shriya Bubna that the smart card technology platform of Fino can help banks cut operational costs by one-third and MFIs, but connectivity remains an issue.

Curtains down for 160-year old telegram service

Curtains down for 160-year old telegram service

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Smart phones, emails and SMS seem to have pushed the humble telegram service to a quiet corner.

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

ICICI Bank launches voice recognition for customers

Rediff.com25 May 2015

MD Chanda Kochhar says the facility 'has the potential to increase security and convenience'

Remote work options becoming popular with most employees: survey

Remote work options becoming popular with most employees: survey

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The survey found that 76 per cent of employees whose current workplace does not offer remote work options would consider switching to a job that offered more flexibility, while 42 per cent said they have already searched for such job options.

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Convergence of online and offline is the new mantra which is changing the education map of the country.

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

A start-up that helps firms save electricity

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

In most cases, the payback on energy saving projects offered by GIBSS are between one and three years.

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Chinese alumina refining and metal smelting technologies have emerged as a match for the best anywhere in the world. In fact, Vedanta and Hindalco have bought technologies from China. Our aluminium makers will be haunted by twin fears of rising imports and low metal prices squeezing margins over a long time.

Now, an 'insect' car that can read your mind!

Now, an 'insect' car that can read your mind!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

It posseses a destination setting in the smartphone satellite navigation, that interprets the information, Carsguide.com.au reported.

Future tech: These wearable devices will blow your mind

Future tech: These wearable devices will blow your mind

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

They make Star Wars films look outdated.

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Infosys' tryst with Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Sikka promises to develop tech for event

Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'The internship made me realise that pursuing online courses will not add any value if one does not know where to apply it in the real world.'

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

'Inflict prohibitive costs on sponsors of terror'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Safety of Aadhaar data: Budget may focus on cybersecurity

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

With a rise in the number of cyber crimes and hacking, and many putting a question mark on safety of Aadhaar data, the FM might bring proposals in this regard and allocate funds separately.

Computer phones, India's latest fad

Computer phones, India's latest fad

Rediff.com5 May 2007

PDA-like phones for the no-wires, no-worries professionals of today.

24x7 electricity for all: Tightrope walk for govt

24x7 electricity for all: Tightrope walk for govt

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The agenda for the year 2020 is well laid out -- launch of UDAY 2.0, installation of smart pre-paid metres, prompt payment by discoms, making coal available for short term and reviving gas based plants. But, it has to ensure effective implementation of various policy tweaks done so far.

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Home appliance cos roll out the biggies for festive season

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

The festive season, which usually starts from September, is when 35 per cent annual sales get transacted for most durables firms.

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Centre introduces ease of living index in 114 cities

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs, the ease of living index (EoLI) is aimed at providing a holistic view of the country's cities. These will be done on parameters like services provided by local bodies, effectiveness of the administration, outcomes generated through those services in terms of liveability and citizens' perception of the outcomes.

Wipro bags 7-year deal from UK firm

Wipro bags 7-year deal from UK firm

Rediff.com14 May 2014

No financial details of the deal were disclosed.

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Jio plans more disruptions: 5G enabled cars and drones!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Jio and Ericsson tested the limits of 5G by demonstrating multi-gigabit speeds and super-low latency capabilities that are making new offerings such as remote control of machines and 360-degree 4K video streaming.

How insurance firms plan to make your life easier

How insurance firms plan to make your life easier

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Interoperability with other insurance companies - apart from banks, medical centres, among others - would be the eventual goal

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.

Foxconn to set up $210-million plant in China

Foxconn to set up $210-million plant in China

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Foxconn Technology Group will invest $210 million to build an Apple production line in October in east China's Jiangsu province, local officials said.

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Adapting to the new hybrid normal of remote and office work, cautiously optimistic corporate are looking to hire more people and provide better appraisals in the new year as they step out of the pandemic-ravaged 2020. The coronavirus pandemic emerged as the biggest inflection point for the Indian job landscape. For the corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new normal and for the professionals, online learning and digital skills took centrestage.

Apple launches iPhone 11, new iPad; TV+ on Nov 1

Apple launches iPhone 11, new iPad; TV+ on Nov 1

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The new iPhones are "jam packed with new capabilities and an incredible new design", said Apple chief executive Tim Cook.

'Make in Maharashtra' receives good response from China, says CM

'Make in Maharashtra' receives good response from China, says CM

Rediff.com19 May 2015

CM makes 'Make in Maharashtra' pitch to China.

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

At $9.3bn, India's tech investments grew 95% in 2019

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The data collated by Dealroom.co and revealed in London this week shows that the Indian investment figures coincided with record investment numbers registered by the UK in 2019, at USD 13.2 billion, behind the US (USD 116 bn) and China (USD 33.5 bn). Both India and the UK witnessed a record year in terms of investments into their respective technology sectors in 2019. India attracted tech investments worth USD 9.36 billion last year, which marks a 95 per cent hike on the previous year, it said.

Soon, roads that glow in the dark

Soon, roads that glow in the dark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The companies behind the project said their goal is to turn around the usual route of transport innovation by focusing on the highway rather than the vehicles which use it.

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Why Modi is talking about this teenager

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

This 14-year-old schoolboy's invention can save lives.

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The pint-sized i-Road has two front wheels that move up and down independently of each other.

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Fadnavis had a series of very productive meetings with American CEOs

Bill to remove country cap on Green Card introduced in US Congress

Bill to remove country cap on Green Card introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

A bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the US House of Representatives to eliminate the per country cap on employment-based Green Card, a move which is likely to benefit Indian IT professionals languishing over decades of waiting for the Permanent Resident Card. The legislation was introduced by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman John Curtis. The Equal Access to green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act, 2021 needs to be passed by the Senate before it can be sent to the White House for the president to sign it into a law. A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently.