News for 'bio-technology'

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Responding to a question, he said, "It may also deal with fake news, though there is no specific mention in this regard."

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing quantity and value. The new 'import management system' is aimed at monitoring shipments of laptops, tablets and computers into the country without hurting market supply or creating a cumbersome licensing regime. The announcement is likely to provide relief to companies in the IT hardware segment in India as they had flagged concerns over the imposition of a strict licensing regime for importers.

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Surveillance by State unacceptable unless absolutely necessary: SC ex-judge

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Justice Chelameswar said the State has reasons to keep surveillance depending upon the situations, but there should be "an amount of transparency in the process".

India clears 9 SEZ proposals

India clears 9 SEZ proposals

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

The government on Tuesday cleared nine fresh proposals for setting up special economic zones, most of which are related to IT and ITES, followed by the bio-technology sector.

The TOP job trends in India

The TOP job trends in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Hiring for management professionals with greater than 16 years of experience witnessed a spike of 66% compared to last year.

Maharashtra in talks with IBM

Maharashtra in talks with IBM

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

20% tax on corporate MF unitholders

20% tax on corporate MF unitholders

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

Finance Minister P Chidambaram has decided to impose 20 per cent tax on corporate unit holders of mutual funds.

Ramesh to popularise Bt brinjal across India

Ramesh to popularise Bt brinjal across India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Environment Minsiter Jairam Ramesh will from Wednesday hold a series of public meetings across the country on the controversial Bt brinjal which was cleared by the country's bio-technology regulator last year for its commercial cultivation.

Soon, you can boot up your computer in seconds!

Soon, you can boot up your computer in seconds!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Tired of using your home computer that takes a long to boot up? Don't worry, it's time to say hello to a new technology which scientists claim will reduce the start-up times drastically.

Utkal University opens MBA admissions

Utkal University opens MBA admissions

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Utkal University's (Bhubaneswar) Department of Business Administration opens admissions for its MBA (Argo-Business) programme for 2008-09.

'India set for nanotechnology revolution'

'India set for nanotechnology revolution'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

Medical science would also derive huge benefits from use of nanotechnology as detection and treatment of serious diseases like Aids and cancer would be easier. With increasing importance of power generation through non-conventional energy sources, Nano technology would be of great help as it could considerably increase the capacity of photovoltaic cells -- to generate electricity by solar power.

Admissions open at Assam University-Silchar

Admissions open at Assam University-Silchar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Assam University, Silchar, invites applications for its various academic programmes for the 2006-07 session.

Prez asks industries to explore new field of tech

Prez asks industries to explore new field of tech

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

With India Inc rapidly expanding its global presence, President Pratibha Patil said on Wednesday the country must strive for opportunities in new fields of high-end-technology to maintain the trend.

Interested in pharmaceutical management?

Interested in pharmaceutical management?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai, invites applications for its various programmes.

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Don't panic. Believe in yourself.' 'This is a preventable illness. Only you can prevent it.'

RIL forging Indo-US ties in many sectors: Ambani

RIL forging Indo-US ties in many sectors: Ambani

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

India's most valued company Reliance Industries is building partnership with the US in many of the sunrise areas like life-sciences, biotechnology and retail.

Global bio-tech firms on India quest

Global bio-tech firms on India quest

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Of the top-10 global biotech companies, the biggest two -- Amgen and Biogen -- have already set up wholly owned subsidiaries in the country.

Manpower shortage hits construction industry

Manpower shortage hits construction industry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Said CII southern region chairman P K Mohapatra, "Though the construction industry employs about 31 million people, second only to the agriculture sector, the workforce requirement is about 5 million people every year over the next seven years to eight years to sustain the present 8 per cent growth rate."

Rajasthan fund for IT start-ups

Rajasthan fund for IT start-ups

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

The Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund (RVCF), which has a corpus of Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion), would focus on innovative projects in the small and medium enterprises (SME) segment, such as the IT/ITeS, bio-technology, retail, tourism, hospitality and entertainment sectors.

Police suspect decomposed body to be of missing Lithuanian tourist

Police suspect decomposed body to be of missing Lithuanian tourist

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The body was found from a bushy, isolated area near a mangrove forest on the banks of the Karmana river, they said.

'Outsourcing is a second-tier issue'

'Outsourcing is a second-tier issue'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Maryland Governor Robert L Ehrlich Jr is upbeat about India-US relations.

Interested in pharmaceutical management?

Interested in pharmaceutical management?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2005

The SIES College of Management Studies, Navi Mumbai, invites applications for the following programmes:

Ansals to set up Rs 20000 cr township

Ansals to set up Rs 20000 cr township

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Sushil Ansal-promoted Ansal Properties & Infrastructure has been allotted 2,504 acre land adjoining Greater Noida for setting up a Rs 20,000 crore (Rs 200 billion) integrated township

India, ASEAN ink science, technology pact

India, ASEAN ink science, technology pact

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

India and ASEAN have reached an accord to enhance partnership in the field of science and technology with a thrust on bio-technology and agriculture. \n\n

Biocon ally files for bankruptcy in US

Biocon ally files for bankruptcy in US

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Leading bio-technology company Biocon Ltd on Monday said its research development partner, Nobex Corporation, has filed for bankruptcy in the US.

Taking Ayurveda to rest of the world

Taking Ayurveda to rest of the world

Rediff.com12 May 2006

The aim of the exhibition in London is to present evidence relating to the scientific basis of Ayurveda and the potential it holds for global health care.

Plan to set up India's 1st bio-diesel plant

Plan to set up India's 1st bio-diesel plant

Rediff.com28 Jun 2005

Southern Online Bio Technologies Ltd, which is setting up the first commercial bio-diesel plant in the country, is spearheading a movement to popularise the cultivation of Pongamia and Jatropha seeds that help production of bio-diesel.

Hepatitis A vaccine for Rs 1,100

Hepatitis A vaccine for Rs 1,100

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

A vaccine developed by the Chinese will hit the Indian market on Monday.

Borlaug advocates gene revolution

Borlaug advocates gene revolution

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Govt nod for 32 FDI proposals

Govt nod for 32 FDI proposals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

The government on Friday approved 32 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs 181.16 crore (Rs 1.81 billion).

What's a cancer researcher doing at LFW!

What's a cancer researcher doing at LFW!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Here are a few off ramp style mantras from the beautiful people who attended the Day 4 of the lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2016.

FDIs worth Rs 147 cr cleared

FDIs worth Rs 147 cr cleared

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Government on Wednesday cleared 29 FDI proposals worth Rs 147 crore (Rs 1.47 billion), including those of Hong Kong-based IBM Products and cosmetics major Nivea.

Lufthansa starts Hyderabad-Frankfurt service

Lufthansa starts Hyderabad-Frankfurt service

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

German Airlines Lufthansa on Friday operated its first direct flight from Hyderabad to Frankfurt, making Hyderabad the network's fifth destination in India.

India can lead world in tech: Khosla

India can lead world in tech: Khosla

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Co-founder of Sun Microsystems and ace venture capitalist Vinod Khosla on Sunday said India could be a leader in many technology areas, particularly bio-technology, nano materials and energy technologies.