News for 'Voice and Data'

IAF retrieves crashed AN-32's black box

IAF retrieves crashed AN-32's black box

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

"IAF used the expertise of its air warriors to retrieve the most vital element sought after any air crash -- the Flight Data Recorder (FDR)-cum-Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) or black box in common parlance -- to help provide clues to the air crash," IAF spokesperson Wg Cdr T K Singha said in New Delhi.

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'If you look at voice and data realisations in India, they are the lowest in the world.'

A big challenge to make Digital India a reality

A big challenge to make Digital India a reality

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

E-governance roll-out needs better infrastructure, privacy protection.

Would you pay Rs 50,000 for the Google Pixel 5?

Would you pay Rs 50,000 for the Google Pixel 5?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Will the Pixel 5 and the Pixel 4a 5G phones tempt you? Are they worth their price?

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

More than 19 million people in 38 countries have been connected through Facebook's different programmes.

Google Glass's facial recognition app to help medical professionals

Google Glass's facial recognition app to help medical professionals

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The app was created in a medical hackathon where it was programmed for medical purposes.

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

Telecom firms gear up for 3G era

Telecom firms gear up for 3G era

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Despite the lack of policy and clear allotment of spectrum, the domestic telecom industry is all set to usher in 3G services with service and equipment providers readying infrastructure.

Semenya's reign to be ended by new IAAF gender rule

Semenya's reign to be ended by new IAAF gender rule

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

South African Caster Semenya's long and controversial reign as the queen of middle distance running looks set to be ended this year not by a track rival but by a new hyperandrogenism rule that will stop her from running 800 and 1500 metres races.

'India produces most talent in the world

'India produces most talent in the world

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

Outsourcing needs trained professionals who can think like American mangers and correspond with customers. It takes years to develop these skills, says SlashSupport CEO Shiva Ramani.

Jobs are plenty, but techies in India lack necessary skillsets: IBM chief

Jobs are plenty, but techies in India lack necessary skillsets: IBM chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

There have been reports that nearly three-fourths of the millions of engineers and B-school graduates are simply not employable at all, speaking volumes about the quality of both the academics as well as the admission process in the country's education systems.

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Sai's Take: Aisi Kaisi Democracy!

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'Have we finally gotten over the holy cow syndrome?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy after watching Aisi Taisi Democracy in action.

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

Military procurement must be fast-tracked: Army chief

Military procurement must be fast-tracked: Army chief

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

General Rawat also said that adequate focus must be on ensuring that "trial procedure" for procurement of military equipment does not linger on for too long, in an indication of his unhappiness over the delay in modernisation of armed forces.

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Should post vaccine reactions be better monitored?

Rediff.com17 May 2021

'There is more likelihood of dying from lightning than from vaccine induced blood clots.'

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

What do Mukesh Ambani and Ramdev have in common?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Apply the 'insurgent' tests on what Ambani, Ramdev and Agarwal have done of late, and you will start seeing the similarities rather than obvious differences of industry, upbringing or social station, says Shailesh Dobhal.

India unveils 3G policy; plans global auctions

India unveils 3G policy; plans global auctions

Rediff.com1 Aug 2008

Foreign players too will be allowed to compete in the 3G space.

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'These protests are not just about the CAA. It is against allowing fascism and religious discrimination to creep into our legal system.'

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

What to expect at Reliance AGM on Wednesday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Strategic direction post-COVID-19 and further details on asset monetisation are key expectations from the 43rd AGM of RIL, analysts said.

Airtel gets licence for global carrier services

Airtel gets licence for global carrier services

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Bharti Airtel (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, said on Monday it has been awarded the facility-based operator licence in Singapore, which will enable it to operate international carrier facilities from there.

Nokia, top mobile co in India

Nokia, top mobile co in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Mobile phone giant Nokia's market share in India has increased to 62.5 per cent in 2007-08 from 53.6 per cent in the previous year, according to a survey by Voice & Data.

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".

Duterte wins Philippine presidential election

Duterte wins Philippine presidential election

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Duterte, the longtime mayor of the southern city of Davao, hypnotised millions with his vows of brutal but quick solutions to the nation's twin plagues of crime and poverty.

122 million jobs have been lost because of the lockdown

122 million jobs have been lost because of the lockdown

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'Over 27 million youngsters in their 20s lost their jobs in April.' '33 million men and women in their 30s lost jobs in April,' points out Mahesh Vyas.

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Jio could slash telcos' FY18 operating profit

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

Falling revenues, increased capex, and first full year of spectrum debt may make things worse

3G: Setback for mobile operators

3G: Setback for mobile operators

Rediff.com21 May 2007

Mobile operators awaiting for spectrum availability from the defence ministry to start 3G mobile services may be disappointed to know that armed forces are far from vacating any radio waves in the near future

Will govt change financial year to Jan-Dec?

Will govt change financial year to Jan-Dec?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Whether or not such an overhaul will be carried out depends on the government's comfort level.

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Abhik Sen believes it's a must-have.

Army to launch own mobile service in June

Army to launch own mobile service in June

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Decks have been cleared for the country-wide launch of Indian army's own Mobile Communication System, code named 'Mercury blaze', next month.

Smartphone prices on a slide

Smartphone prices on a slide

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Typically used by businesses or users as email devices, smartphones are more data-centric and have a suite of productivity tools like Word, PDF viewer, voice to text converter and a PC-like web browser.

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'I chose the army over glamour,' says Major Sheena, who feels no other profession elicits the kind of respect like the army does.

The selective memory of those returning awards

The selective memory of those returning awards

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

'In essence, while I appreciate your earnest care for the nation's welfare, your eagerness in returning the awards seems not be driven by data. The data is at worst favouring the present disposition or it provides an inconclusive result. It seems to be directed at Narendra Damordas Modi and nothing else,' says Sriram Balasubramanian in an open letter.

Bharti Airtel drops move to charge more for VoIP calls

Bharti Airtel drops move to charge more for VoIP calls

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

VoIP services include communications applications such as Skype, Line and Viber

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Discussions are on in government about how to make the process simpler for the poor and more cost-effective for telecom operators, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Industry report says RJio's 4G speed fell 20% in Oct

Industry report says RJio's 4G speed fell 20% in Oct

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Reliance Jio saw fall in speeds from 7.2 mbps in September to 6 mbps in October, according to CLSA report.

The A-Z of 2018

The A-Z of 2018

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The year gone by, decoded by Shuma Raha.

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

What you could do with Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'Install the app for yourself and your family.' 'Make sure that everybody you come in contact with on a daily basis -- your drivers, your maids, your colleagues at work -- make sure they too are using the app.' 'Also encourage people who carry some influence, like office managers, to convince their employees to do the same.' 'This only helps in improving your safety levels.'

BPO boom moves to smaller Indian cities

BPO boom moves to smaller Indian cities

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

More and more domestic companies are setting up business process outsourcing units in district headquarters, tier-III cities and non-IT clusters to save on real estate costs and stem attrition rates.

Day 1 of spectrum auction: 900-MHz sells like hot cake

Day 1 of spectrum auction: 900-MHz sells like hot cake

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

7 rounds have been completed with bidding in all 4 bands