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Top Chinese defence scientist detained for corruption

Top Chinese defence scientist detained for corruption

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

A leading Chinese scientist specializing in semiconductor chips for weapon systems has been detained by anti-corruption authorities, according to his company, Zhejiang Great Microwave Technology.

AI: '8 Out Of 10 Jobs At Risk'

AI: '8 Out Of 10 Jobs At Risk'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

AI will erase outsourcing jobs, redefine skills and disrupt global giants within five years, predicts Vinod Khosla. The IT legend urges young people to become generalists: Adaptable thinkers who can learn quickly, connect dots across disciplines and shift careers as technologies evolve.

PIO's progress: Chennai-born appointed provost of MIT

PIO's progress: Chennai-born appointed provost of MIT

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Prof Anantha Chandrakasan has been named Massachusetts Institute of Technology's new provost, the first Indian-American to serve in this leadership role.

Sun Microsystems keen on telecom, banking

Sun Microsystems keen on telecom, banking

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Sun Microsystems India Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US-based Sun Microsystems Inc., is eyeing the telecom and banking sectors for driving growth in the high-end server market in the country.

Margin imposed on Logix Microsystem

Margin imposed on Logix Microsystem

Rediff.com28 Jan 2003

BSE imposed a special margin on Logix Microsystems Ltd with effect from Tuesday.

IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems

IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Both companies are also strong supporters of open-source Linux and Java software

IBM withdraws buyout offer for Sun Microsystems

IBM withdraws buyout offer for Sun Microsystems

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Quoting a source, The New York Times said after the legal review IBM reduced its offer on Saturday from $9.55 'to $9.40. The offer was presented to Sun's board on Saturday, and the board balked. The Sun board did not reject the offer outright, but wanted certain guarantees that the IBM side considered onerous.' According to NYT, Sun said it would no longer abide by its exclusive negotiating agreement with IBM. On Sunday, IBM's board decided to withdraw the offer.

NIIT ties up with Sun Microsystems

NIIT ties up with Sun Microsystems

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Software and training organisation NIIT Ltd said on Tuesday it has tied up with Sun Microsystems India Pvt Ltd to introduce specialised education and training programmes for students.

Sun Microsystems, Aptech tie up for education

Sun Microsystems, Aptech tie up for education

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

In a major step to its education initiatives, Sun Microsystems on Tuesday joined hands with Aptech to train 30,000 students and 5,000 IT professionals, besides enterprises, on Sun technologies and products.

Sun Microsystems to axe 3,000 jobs worldwide

Sun Microsystems to axe 3,000 jobs worldwide

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Sun Microsystems will be slashing 3,000 positions worldwide in the backdrop of delay in the acquisition of the company by Oracle.

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Former US President Obama was featured wearing a number of ensembles some gladiator-inspired and a basketball one among others.

Oracle to buy Sun Microsystems for $7.4 bn

Oracle to buy Sun Microsystems for $7.4 bn

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Oracle Corporation has announced that it will acquire Sun Microsystems for $7.4 billion.

How Oracle's acquisition will impact Sun

How Oracle's acquisition will impact Sun

Rediff.com11 May 2009

This is a period fraught with uncertainty for the employees of the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Sun Microsystems after database giant Oracle announced the acquisition of its parent for $7.4 billion on April 29.

Bhaskar Pramanik: The man who built Sun

Bhaskar Pramanik: The man who built Sun

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Pramanik, who then joined Oracle India as the managing director, was instrumental in ensuring a smooth integration of Sun Microsystems India with the company.

Four Indian-Americans among the richest in the US

Four Indian-Americans among the richest in the US

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Four Indian-Americans, including Sun Microsystems co-founder Vinod Khosla, are among Forbes 400 Richest People in America, a list topped by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.

EU probe: Sun Micro losing $100 mn a month

EU probe: Sun Micro losing $100 mn a month

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Software major Oracle has said Sun Microsystems is losing $100 million a month, while the European regulators are continuing their investigation into the software major's proposed $7.4 billion acquisition of the hardware firm, a media report says.

European Commission objects to Sun-Oracle deal

European Commission objects to Sun-Oracle deal

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

The statement of objections was regarding the combination of Sun's open source MySQL database product with Oracle's enterprise database products and its potential negative impact on competition in the market, Sun Microsystems said in a filing to the the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Oracle closes $7.4-bn Sun deal

Oracle closes $7.4-bn Sun deal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The two companies, which have a significant presence in India, together employs more than 26,000 people in the country.

IBM close to take over Sun Micro for $7 bn

IBM close to take over Sun Micro for $7 bn

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Technology giant IBM is close to a deal to buy Sun Microsystems for about $7 billion, says a media report.

Sun Micro claims half of India's programmers

Sun Micro claims half of India's programmers

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Global IT major Sun Microsystems has garnered over half of the total developer population in India, while the country has retained its position of being the largest developer location for the company.

India pips US, China in Sun product development

India pips US, China in Sun product development

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

India has overtaken the US and China to emerge as the largest developer location for Sun Microsystems, with over 6.29 lakh programmers working on Java and Solaris platforms.

Open source computing: Sun microsys, NIIT to train

Open source computing: Sun microsys, NIIT to train

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Sun Microsystems India Pvt Ltd and IT trainer NIIT said on Tuesday the companies will offer training in the growing Open Source Computing through Sun Solaris Training Programs.

Want to win $10,000?

Want to win $10,000?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Sun Microsystems India Pvt Ltd on Wednesday announced the 'Solaris University Challenge' that entails students from around the world to develop projects on Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) and OpenSolaris.

Sun to invest $5 mn more in India

Sun to invest $5 mn more in India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Sun Microsystems has committed an additional $5 million to push its academic initiative in India.

Satyam, Sun launch solution centre

Satyam, Sun launch solution centre

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Satyam Computer Services and Sun Microsystems India on Wednesday have announced the launch of the Satyam customer solution centre on Sun Technologies.

Sun Micro eyes India for Java push

Sun Micro eyes India for Java push

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Sun Microsystems is looking at India to provide a leadership role in developing next generation Java platform.

Sun Micro to hire 200 more for Bangalore centre

Sun Micro to hire 200 more for Bangalore centre

Rediff.com6 Nov 2003

Internet infrastructure major Sun Microsystems in planning to ramp up its Bangalore development centre by adding another 200 professionals.

Infosys bags Sun award

Infosys bags Sun award

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Software major Infosys Technologies Ltd has been felicitated by Sun Microsystems Inc with the "Strategic Partner Award" at their annual Asia Pacific International Software Vendor Summit.

Sun to launch Solaris 10 soon

Sun to launch Solaris 10 soon

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

Sun Microsystems is planning to launch the latest version of its Solaris operating system in India by mid-November, having hired 200 developers in 2004.

'Beach row' continues, as Vinod Khosla keeps California surfers away

'Beach row' continues, as Vinod Khosla keeps California surfers away

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

When Vinod Khosla bought the Martin's beach property he put up a gate with a sign that said, 'Beach closed, keep out'. Ritu Jha reports from California.

A tour of the fantastic Facebook office

A tour of the fantastic Facebook office

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Launched in February 2004, Facebook has more than 800 million active users.

Rail Budget 2013: Railway stocks fall

Rail Budget 2013: Railway stocks fall

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Expectations of muted expenditure on railway infrastructure and the assumption that there would be no further fare hikes may have contributed to the fall, according to analysts.

Rail stocks hit 52-week low

Rail stocks hit 52-week low

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

The railway minister said the target of 700 km of new lines in the current year (2012-13) had to be scaled down to 470 km due to inadequate resources.

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Bhaskar Pramanik to head Microsoft India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Prior to the current role, Pramanik served as Managing Director for Oracle India and Sun Microsystems.

MphasiS CEO quits

MphasiS CEO quits

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

MphasiS, a software services exporter and an EDS subsidiary in India, has announced that chief executive officer Jeya Kumar has resigned to pursue external career opportunities.