News for 'computer science'

The Dreamer!

The Dreamer!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The inspiring story of B Udhaya Krishna and his friends is the story of today's aspirational India, the India that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. Hurdles like poverty, discouragement and insults are just temporary hindrances in front of them to work hard to achieve their dreams.

Low-cost PCs hit Simputer sales

Low-cost PCs hit Simputer sales

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

Is the much-hyped homegrown low cost handheld computer device -- Simputer -- losing out the battle with the advent of rapidly falling computer prices?

A technology designed to touch many lives

A technology designed to touch many lives

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur have developed technologies that will enable people with disabilities enjoy the digital world, says Indrani Roy.

IIT placements: Where did the jobs go?

IIT placements: Where did the jobs go?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The number of offers per recruiter has come down by anywhere between 10 and 20 per cent at different IITs.

M M J Shah Polytechnic, admissions 2007

M M J Shah Polytechnic, admissions 2007

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

M M J Shah Polytechnic invites applications from eligible candidates for engineering courses.

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

And if you have started wondering why such innovations come only from American companies, Ajit Balakrishnan offers the answer.

Uneasy calm in JNU, women students leave campus

Uneasy calm in JNU, women students leave campus

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Some were heading back to their home and some to their relatives' place. Though there was a massive deployment of security personnel and authorities only allowed students with valid ID cards inside, these measures did not assuage the concerns of students over their safety.

Bachelors, Masters, Law progs at Allahabad Univ

Bachelors, Masters, Law progs at Allahabad Univ

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

University of Allahabad invites applications for admission to Bachelors, Masters and Law courses.

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A group of high-powered individuals led by Anand Mahindra have come together to set up Krea university. The campus is expected to be ready by 2019 and the first batch of 100 to 125 students will commence classes in August next year.

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Ask Ajit: 'Want to invest Rs 2 lakhs, please advise'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Serge Haroche, David J Wineland win Nobel Physics Prize

Serge Haroche, David J Wineland win Nobel Physics Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

French and American scientists win Nobel Physics Prize

Who hates online school more? You or your child?

Who hates online school more? You or your child?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

With the arrival of the monsoon, many schools across the country, began the June term. And for the first time in their lives your children began to experience online school. Love it, like it or hate it?

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Aptech opens centre in San Salvador

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

Aptech Computer Education, the flagship brand of Aptech Limited, has opened a state-of-the-art centre at San Salvador in El Salvador.

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Sudha Murty: We are not an equal society

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Sudha Murty has various roles -- philanthropist, author, teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt -- and she revels in each one of them, discovers Savera R Someshwar.

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Patni buys US-based Taratec for $27 mn

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Patni Computer Systems Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Patni Computer Systems, on Monday announced the acquisition of Bridgewater, NJ-based Taratec Development Corp for an aggregate price of $27.2 million in cash.

Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Why did Facebook gift this student Rs 21 lakh?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Engineering student Arun Suresh Kumar reported two significant security-related bugs to Facebook.

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Chandrayaan-2 lander lowers orbit further ahead of landing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

The nine-second de-orbiting or retro-orbiting manoeuvre was executed at 3.42 am using the onboard propulsion system.

Should you join a start-up or not?

Should you join a start-up or not?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In a start-up set up, nothing is fixed, not even your job-description

Good things from bad motives?

Good things from bad motives?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Today we use statistical methods for purposes as computing GDP & planning healthcare & education, but statistical methods originated with much darker motives.

Most important milestones in Internet's journey

Most important milestones in Internet's journey

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at some of the path-breaking milestones in the Internet's journey.

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

'Miracles do happen if you are patient'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

When 27-year-old Karthik Kamalakannan founded Skcript with his friend Swathi Kakarla in December 2013, little did he realise that it would become the Pied Piper of India one day.

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

10 Tips to Stay Relevant in a VUCA World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Be brave to fail, learn, and lead, advises Abhilash R, founder and CEO, Bloombloom Dreambiz (P) Ltd and B-HUB Lifespaces.

Want an MBA/ MSc CA?

Want an MBA/ MSc CA?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application.

How Tumblr founder became a multi-millionaire at 26

How Tumblr founder became a multi-millionaire at 26

Rediff.com27 May 2013

David Karp sold his Tumblr blogging service to Yahoo for $1.1 billion.

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

TCS@50: Why India must be in eternal debt to F C Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

50 years ago, on April 1, 1968, Tata Consultancy Services -- now India's leading IT company -- was born. The foundation for TCS was laid by Faqir Chand Kohli whose life touched directly or indirectly many, many, Indians, says Shivanand Kanavi.

Want an MBA in IT?

Want an MBA in IT?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters of Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application programmes.

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Summer of discontent back to haunt India's airlines

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Within two weeks of many airlines deciding to roll back salary cuts encouraged by a steady increase in traffic flow, a second wave of coronavirus along with rules of compulsory RT-PCR test has hit forward bookings. The fears of last summer, when the pandemic had overturned all the wisdom of airline boardrooms, have returned to haunt the aviation industry. According to an official in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, flight occupancy is down to 60 per cent from 70 per cent in the first week of March. Airline lobby group IATA estimates that low cost airlines need to fly at 80 per cent occupancy to be profitable.

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Bihar exam row: FIR against toppers

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

A special investigation team visited the Bihar School Examination Board and quizzed its chairman Lalkeshwar Prasad. The team seized computers and hard disk from the BSEB office.

Dey murder case: Cops still waiting for forensic reports

Dey murder case: Cops still waiting for forensic reports

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

A year after senior crime reporter Jyotirmoy Dey was gunned down, the Mumbai Police are still awaiting reports from the forensic laboratory on the analysis of mobile phones, memory cards and computers allegedly used by journalist Jigna Vora, who was arrested in connection with the murder.

Now, mobile desktop PCs!

Now, mobile desktop PCs!

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Indian scientists have come up with new mobile desktop computers which are much cheaper than the currently available products and run on batteries, thus doing away with the need for electricity.

Want an MBA/ MCA?

Want an MBA/ MCA?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research invites applications for admission to its Masters in Business Administration in Information Technology and Master of Science in Computer Application.

Now, a maths model that can predict cyber attacks!

Now, a maths model that can predict cyber attacks!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Scientists at the University of Michigan created the model to help develop a basis for understanding the strategic implications of cyber technology.

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

The H-1B visa blows keep coming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Amid headwinds across global markets, US issues fresh restrictions on H-1B visas. Ayan Pramanik & Raghu Krishnan list out the many ways in which this impacts the Indian IT industry.

Coming soon: More powerful supercomputers

Coming soon: More powerful supercomputers

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Scientists claim to have created a new optical device small enough to fit millions on a computer chip which could lead to faster, more powerful information processing and supercomputers.

India's new e-fab four

India's new e-fab four

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

India must stop being the West's digital colony

India must stop being the West's digital colony

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

No longer California dreamin': Doors slammed on US-bound students

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Students enrolled to Silicon Valley University, California, are in a state of panic after some of them were barred by Air India to board its flight.