News for 'Telecommunication'

How to get into London Business School

How to get into London Business School

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

Aditi Olemann, who is currently pursuing a Masters in Management from London Business School shares essential advice with management aspirants.

Telcos, DoT discuss part paying AGR ahead of SC ruling

Telcos, DoT discuss part paying AGR ahead of SC ruling

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The companies have offered to pay upfront the principal amount due for licence fees and spectrum usage charges (SUCs) on the basis of adjusted gross revenue (AGR). This amount will not include the interest, the penalty, and the interest on the penalty.

Airtel bids for RCom spectrum, Jio seeks deadline extension

Airtel bids for RCom spectrum, Jio seeks deadline extension

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

It is believed that apart from Bharti Airtel and Bharti Infratel, there are four players that have made a bid.

Etisalat says no to Spice

Etisalat says no to Spice

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

UAE-based telecommunication services provider Emirates Telecommunications Corporation has pulled out of negotiations to acquire a stake in Indian wireless telephony service provider Spice Communications, citing high valuation. Separately, the promoters were expecting a deal to be signed in the next couple of days.

Huawei to launch 4G smartphones for $100 in India

Huawei to launch 4G smartphones for $100 in India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Currently, the company sells a small quantity through the retail trade.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

DoT gives telcos breathing space on AGR non-payment

DoT gives telcos breathing space on AGR non-payment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea have communicated to the telecom department that they will not pay AGR dues of Rs 88,624 crore, the deadline for which ended on Thursday, and will wait for the outcome of modification petition listed for hearing before the Supreme Court next week, according to official sources. Reliance Jio on Thursday paid Rs 195 crore to the telecom department to clear all adjusted gross revenue dues accounted till January 31, 2020, according to an official source.

SC asks Maran to face trial in illegal telephone exchange case

SC asks Maran to face trial in illegal telephone exchange case

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

Maran had challenged the Madras High Court's July 25 decision setting aside a CBI court order discharging him in the case.

Nokia names Rajeev Suri as new CEO

Nokia names Rajeev Suri as new CEO

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Rajeev Suri will become the new chief executive of Finnish telecommunications gear maker Nokia, the company said on Tuesday, confirming what analysts had expected.

RCom plans WiMax services in 50 countries

RCom plans WiMax services in 50 countries

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

This would be company's second acquisition in the WiMax space. In February, the company had acquired a significant stake in a French WiMax chip manufacturer Sequans Communications. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. Further, RCom will expand its reach across countries in the Saarc region, Mediterranean and other South African nations. RCom intends to provide high-speed broadband services, voice, video and data suite and 4G services.

25% pay hike for realty sector seen

25% pay hike for realty sector seen

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Realty sector will witness a rise in salary by 25% in 2008, followed by telecommunications and energy sectors.

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

From digital advertising to data science and web designing, some of these skills may help you advance in your career.

Alcatel gets $1-billion contract from RCom

Alcatel gets $1-billion contract from RCom

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Alcatel-Lucent currently operates a joint venture with Reliance Communications to manage the Indian carrier's network.

Huawei gets DoT call to hold 5G trials

Huawei gets DoT call to hold 5G trials

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'The recent incident in the US has no bearing in India.' 'We are not aware of any request from the US to India about 5G.'

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

In addition to Pichai and Nadella, IBM's Arvind Krishna, Micron's Sanjay Mehrotra, Ajay Banga from Mastercard and Ann Mukherjee from Pernod are among the six Indian-Americans among over 200 corporate honchos who will advise the President and offer recommendations on how to revive the American economy.

What your job says about your sex life

What your job says about your sex life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

A round of all the sex news from around the world.

Birla meets telecom secy as Voda Idea stares at over Rs 53,000 cr AGR dues

Birla meets telecom secy as Voda Idea stares at over Rs 53,000 cr AGR dues

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Vodafone Idea on Monday paid Rs 2,500 crore to DoT and promised to pay another Rs 1,000 crore before the end of the week.

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Cyclone Fani leaves 12 dead; PM to visit Odisha

Rediff.com4 May 2019

The extremely severe cyclonic storm, which made landfall at Puri on Friday, unleashed copious rain and windstorm that gusted up to 200 kmph, blowing away thatched roofs of houses, swamped towns and villages, before weakening and entering West Bengal

Telecom biggies are ignoring Chinese firms for 5G trial

Telecom biggies are ignoring Chinese firms for 5G trial

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The move comes against the backdrop of the US and some of its allies banning the purchase of Chinese telecom gear over security concerns and pressuring other countries to follow suit.

Mauritius telecom firm lines up Rs 3,000 cr plan

Mauritius telecom firm lines up Rs 3,000 cr plan

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Independent Mobile Infrastructure Mauritius Ltd, a telecom infrastructure provider, has sought the Foreign Investment Promotion Board's approval for investing up to Rs 3,000 crore ($674 million) in India.

Curfew-like 48-hr total shutdown in 3 Odisha cities

Curfew-like 48-hr total shutdown in 3 Odisha cities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The ongoing lockdown in force in other parts of the state will continue during which essential supplies like groceries, vegetables, fruits and milk will be available to the people.

The world's richest man owns this magnificent museum

The world's richest man owns this magnificent museum

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Carlos Slim, the world's richest man has opened one of the world's most amazing museums.

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Karunanidhi saw the 2G episode -- from the leak of the CAG report to the weak defence put forth by Congress leaders -- as politically motivated

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Karunanidhi was convinced that using the 2G cases against the DMK and reopening the fodder case against Lalu Prasad Yadav were products of the Congress leadership's short-sightedness. A revealing excerpt from A S Panneerselvan's Karunanidhi: A Life.

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

American Tower bulks up in India with $1.2 billion Viom stake buy

VSNL wraps up Primus for Rs 75 cr

VSNL wraps up Primus for Rs 75 cr

Rediff.com9 May 2006

A VSNL statement at the Bombay Stock Exchange said that the completion of the transaction is subject to a number of conditions precedent and is expected to be over in next few weeks.

Beckham is the owner of a football team!

Beckham is the owner of a football team!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Former England captain David Beckham was officially awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in Miami on Monday with hopes that the team will begin playing in 2020.

Asia's leading mobile operators form alliance

Asia's leading mobile operators form alliance

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

The Asia-Pacific Mobile Alliance plans to promote voice, video and data via members' GSM/GPRS and W-CDMA networks.

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rights groups slam government's 'Big Brother' plan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The decision of the United Progressive Alliance government to increase surveillance of phones and the Internet has come under flak from human rights groups, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

Biggest telecom companies in the world

Biggest telecom companies in the world

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Telecommunication is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

Unified telecom, TV licence likely

Unified telecom, TV licence likely

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Miss Diva 2013: Will Manasi Moghe be the next Ms Universe?

Miss Diva 2013: Will Manasi Moghe be the next Ms Universe?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Indore girl all set to represent India at the Miss Universe contest.

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'The announcement has come too late. This should have been done years ago.'

RIL demerges power, financial, telecom business

RIL demerges power, financial, telecom business

Rediff.com3 Aug 2005

Reliance Industries has approved the demerger of power, financial and telecommunication services, the three entities that went to Anil Ambani as part of the settlement he reached with elder brother Mukesh.

How India can hurt China without going to war

How India can hurt China without going to war

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The time is ripe to extend the confrontation with the Chinese to the maritime domain, says former RA&W officer Krishan Varma.

Now, you might fix your boss' pay

Now, you might fix your boss' pay

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Now, an inception-style machine to decode dreams

Now, an inception-style machine to decode dreams

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

In a new study, neuroscientist Yukiyasu Kamitani and colleagues at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International in Kyoto, Japan monitored three young men as they tried to get some sleep inside an fMRI scanner while the machine monitored their brain activity.

How Vodafone Idea can 'win' the telecom battle

How Vodafone Idea can 'win' the telecom battle

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Globally, the focus has moved back to India, especially in terms of telecom assets. Vodafone Idea, with some 300 million customers, continues to be attractive with shares available at a low price.

Can Motorola Moto X threaten Samsung?

Can Motorola Moto X threaten Samsung?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

A look at 7 special and unique features of Motorola Moto X -- features that make the device adorable and first of its own kind. These features can soon pose a major threat to Samsung -- the top manufacturer in the smartphone industry. Till then, keep your finger crossed!