News for 'Technology and Telecom'

Why the trade surplus is really nothing to rejoice over

Why the trade surplus is really nothing to rejoice over

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Economists caution that the underlying cause could be an alarming drop in demand -- something that's not good for economic growth.

Huawei to invest $100 mn in India

Huawei to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Chinese telecom equipment vendor Huawei Technologies will invest $100 million in India on its R&D centre in Bangalore and set up a manufacturing facility in India as and when approval for the same comes. \n

India woos US cos to start manufacturing in India

India woos US cos to start manufacturing in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Offering lucrative incentives, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Sunday invited US technology companies to start manufacturing in India, for meeting domestic needs and exports, under the 'Make In India' initiative.

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.

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Reliance's new movers and shakers

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The old guard is still involved in broad corporate decision-making, but quite a few new business heads have started making their mark at the group

Nokia ties up with Chinese firm

Nokia ties up with Chinese firm

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Finnish telecom giant Nokia has entered into a joint venture with China Putian Corp to develop and market third-generation (3G) mobile telecommunication technology.

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

The Hollywood Star and CDMA

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

She was a Hollywood star, much sought after. She also helped invented technology which changed the world.

Access Facebook on mobile phones without Internet!

Access Facebook on mobile phones without Internet!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

State-run BSNL on Tuesday launched a service wherein its mobile customers will be able to access Facebook without any Internet or data connectivity.

Govt to bypass telcos to tap calls

Govt to bypass telcos to tap calls

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

This will enable security agencies to tap any call, real-time chat and data without help from the operators.

India a global hub for value added services

India a global hub for value added services

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

India has become a hot spot for global technology companies trying to cash in on the booming telecom market here by offering value added services to telecom operators.

MUST READ: How much ministers splurged on petrol

MUST READ: How much ministers splurged on petrol

Rediff.com25 May 2012

The information technology and telecom ministries spent a whopping Rs 53.14 lakh on petrol in two years, according to a RTI report.

RIL may post 10% growth in earnings this fiscal: Brokerages

RIL may post 10% growth in earnings this fiscal: Brokerages

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

RIL's standalone net profit rose one per cent quarter-on-quarter

Bharti, IBM ink 10-year IT pact for Africa

Bharti, IBM ink 10-year IT pact for Africa

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Under the new agreement, IBM will provide end-user services to airtel employees across Africa in French and English.

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

India to start cellphone security testing facility

India to start cellphone security testing facility

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Taking security concerns into account, India has decided to set up facilities to test and certify mobile phone hardware and software supplied by foreign telecom companies. These tests, at present, are conducted abroad.

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This equity capital infusion is the country's largest-ever FDI.

Motorola in talks to offer WiMax

Motorola in talks to offer WiMax

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Farmer leaders observe fast as stir regains momentum

Farmer leaders observe fast as stir regains momentum

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Wearing garlands, the farmer leaders, who had called for observing 'Sadbhavana Diwas' (Harmony Day) on Saturday after the immense outrage over violence by protesters during their Republic Day tractor rally, sat on the dais during the fast, as crowds of supporters swelled, especially in Gazipur where the Bharatiya Kisan Union is leading the protest.

TRAI is 'regulator of the year'

TRAI is 'regulator of the year'

Rediff.com29 May 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India received the award at the Frost & Sullivan Technology awards in Singapore.

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Tata group doubles patents to 7,000 in 2 years

Rediff.com4 May 2016

These patents are primarily in the area of computation and data processing.

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Coming soon! The end of public sector banks

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'We may bite the bullet and draw up plans for privatisation.' 'If that is done now, the sale of the government stake will fetch money; a delay will see erosion in whatever value is left in these banks,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

RIL among Barclays' top 133 stock picks for 2015

RIL among Barclays' top 133 stock picks for 2015

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

In its report 'Global Top Picks', Barclays expects the current bull market in global equities to continue, generating a total return of 9 per cent in 2015.

Telcordia gets conditional nod for MNP rollout

Telcordia gets conditional nod for MNP rollout

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

A senior official from the department of telecommunications (DoT) confirmed that Telcordia has been given 'conditional clearance' by the ministry of home affairs and MNP will be launched on January 20.

Satellite communications can drive the broadband revolution

Satellite communications can drive the broadband revolution

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Liberalising regulations on satcom technology could attract billions of dollars in foreign investment.

PSUs losing efficiency battle

PSUs losing efficiency battle

Rediff.com5 Mar 2004

Public sector companies and some government departments have come in for severe criticism in the India Infrastructure Report 2003. The report says the inefficiencies of PSUs have provided private firms with a huge pricing advantage.

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The government has the power to monitor, intercept and even block online conversations and websites.

Ex-owner of IceNet may venture into IPTV

Ex-owner of IceNet may venture into IPTV

Rediff.com16 May 2007

With the consolidation process in the ISP industry happening all around, it is giving an impetus to players to move into the latest operations in Internet technology business.

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Abu Dhabi's Mubadala invests Rs 6,247.5 cr in Reliance Retail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Abu Dhabi-based sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Co will invest Rs 6,247.5 crore to buy a 1.4 per cent stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm -- the billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led firm's third such deal in less than two days.

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The government on Saturday made its prior approval mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share land border with India to curb 'opportunistic takeovers' of domestic firms following the COVID-19 pandemic, a move which will restrict Foreign Direct Investment from China.

Phone bill woes? Help is at hand

Phone bill woes? Help is at hand

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Qualcomm India gets a new head

Qualcomm India gets a new head

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Telecom technology firm Qualcomm on Monday announced the appointment of Kanwalinder Singh as the president of Qualcomm India.

Mobile transactions to soar in India

Mobile transactions to soar in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Payments and banking transactions through mobile phones in India are expected to touch $350 billion (Rs 1,560 crore) by 2015, according to The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm.

CDMA players to get 1,900 mhz spectrum

CDMA players to get 1,900 mhz spectrum

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

CDMA-based telecom operators have got a shot in the arm with a parliamentary committee recommending that the government allot the crucial 1,900 Mhz spectrum to players using this technology for expansion of services.

PC sales may cross 30 lakh units in FY04

PC sales may cross 30 lakh units in FY04

Rediff.com4 Dec 2003

Revising its earlier projection of 27 lakh units, Manufacturers Association of Information Technology on Thursday said personal computer sales during the current fiscal would cross 30 lakh units.

A bruising price war looms as Ambani prepares to launch Reliance Jio

A bruising price war looms as Ambani prepares to launch Reliance Jio

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Ambani's $15 bn bet will upend Indian telecom

Netflix, Amazon Prime grab large chunk of India's OTT space

Netflix, Amazon Prime grab large chunk of India's OTT space

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Netflix and Amazon Prime gain market share at the cost of Indian platforms Hotstar, VOOT, Jio Cinema.