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Top firms offer jobs to tribal students

Top firms offer jobs to tribal students

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

The job fair was jointly conducted by the State Employment Mission and the Koraput district administration recently.

Does Modi Mean Business?

Does Modi Mean Business?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'Anyone can string together a few alliterative words, but are they a substitute for serious thought?' 'And do they make for a strategy or plan for coherent action?' asks T N Ninan.

Shaheen Bagh protest: Occupation of public ways not acceptable, says SC

Shaheen Bagh protest: Occupation of public ways not acceptable, says SC

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

"Democracy and dissent go hand in hand," it said, adding that the authorities have to act on their own and cannot hide behind courts in dealing with such a situation.

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Smart meters soon for those living in Gurgaon, Kanpur, Lucknow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

While consumers will be paying a higher upfront cost for smart metering, the share in the efficiency gains could more than offset this higher spend

Impetus to set up facility in Indore

Impetus to set up facility in Indore

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Impetus Technologies, a pioneer in outsourced product development and engineering services, is planning country at an investment of nearly Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion).

India Inc's Q1 revenue growth to hit a 2-year high

India Inc's Q1 revenue growth to hit a 2-year high

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

For fast-moving consumer goods, growth is likely to be tepid.

Lord Paul grants $1 mn for students' home at MIT

Lord Paul grants $1 mn for students' home at MIT

Rediff.com13 May 2011

An impressive 21st century home for students and faculty of the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) was opened in the US, thanks to $1 million assistance provided by Ambika Paul Foundation headed by NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul.

10 most profitable companies in the world

10 most profitable companies in the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Most of the companies are Chinese and surprisingly all are diversified banks.

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Globalisation is making way for 'slowbalisation': Birla

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'While the march of globalisation is perhaps inevitable, what is certain is that the world is no longer flat as, the emerging pattern of trade is more regional. 'This new trend of 'slowbalisation' raises some questions that challenge conventional wisdom on how businesses should distribute their capacities,' Birla said.

Electronic toll payment along the highways

Electronic toll payment along the highways

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Engineering and construction major Punj Lloyd on Monday said it has entered into a pact with Malaysia's Hopetech, an automated revenue collection solution provider, for electronic tolling on highways and setting up of a Central Toll Clearing House (CTCH) in India.

Hyderabad to get Skybus Metro by '08

Hyderabad to get Skybus Metro by '08

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

A top Malaysian company is all geared up to begin negotiations with Indian authorities for the construction of world's first ever 'Skybus Metro' in Hyderabad, after a techno-feasibility study early next month.

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Modi has ambitious plans to put India in the $5-trillion club

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Modi said it is an outcome of India's consistent reforms trajectory that the country's position is getting credence globally and is being recognised by international bodies like the IMF, World Economic Forum and UNCTAD.

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Abrogation of Article 370 damaged India-China relationship

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

When China protested strongly over the August decision on J&K -- not once but twice -- we ignored it. And to compound matters, we simply turned our back and walked over to the 'Quad' alliance with the US, upgrading it to ministerial level, and thereafter began following the American footfalls on Taiwan and COVID-19 to taunt and humiliate Beijing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

India committed to highest safety standards at its N-plants

India committed to highest safety standards at its N-plants

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

India has said it is committed to implementing the highest safety standards at its nuclear power plants as it seeks to harness the benefits of atomic energy to meet its growing energy requirements.

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar.

Sky Bus Metro gets US patent

Sky Bus Metro gets US patent

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

Konkan Railway Corporation's indigenous technologies- Sky Bus Metro and its self-stabilising track- have received the US patent making them globally-acceptable technologies.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

10 aspects that make Mormugao lethal

10 aspects that make Mormugao lethal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

10 interesting things you must know about the indigenously-built guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao

How we can avert 2021's Climate Crisis

How we can avert 2021's Climate Crisis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'To keep the next catastrophe at bay, a carbon free economy will be an imperative. 'Our 2000 cc internal combustion engine powered personal cars and public transport may have to give way to electric and hydrogen powered fuel cells. 'The oil refineries which were so much part of my professional life may have to be dismantled and trees planted in its place. 'The smokestacks, which once upon a time represented growth and prosperity, will now be gory symbols of a polluting past,' notes former Hindustan Petroleum chairman Arun Balakrishnan.

Work on Wipro second campus to start soon

Work on Wipro second campus to start soon

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

India's third largest service provider Wipro Technologies, is set to begin construction on Rajarhat campus, the second in the city, 'as quickly as possible', said state information technology minister, Debesh Das.

DLF to appeal in Gurgaon case

DLF to appeal in Gurgaon case

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

DLF will appeal against a verdict ordering demolition of the special economic zone in Gurgaon.

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Is this how India is funding the stand-off with China?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Has the army confronted China, equipping itself with emergency purchases that have been largely paid for by pensioners, asks Ajai Shukla.

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

In fact, given the current tensions and massed troops on both sides, there is a danger that the LAC will become more like the Line of Control with Pakistan, a heavily fortified and strongly defended border where weapon fire exchanges regularly occur. Indeed, Stratfor Worldview research has listed a sharp increase in new Chinese facilities along the LAC in 2019-20.

HRD ministry locks horns with IIT-Powai now

HRD ministry locks horns with IIT-Powai now

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

The Union human resource development ministry has locked horns with IIT-Powai, taking exception to the construction of two multi-million-rupee 'luxurious' hostel buildings without sanction.

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.

Climate: India willing to do more, if. . .

Climate: India willing to do more, if. . .

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Seeking a constructive approach to move forward in the global efforts to combat climate change, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday that India is willing to do more provided there are 'credible' arrangements from rich nations on financial support and technology transfers.

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

IT, pharma firms have lion's share biz travel spend

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Apart from IT and pharma, the lead spenders in travel are construction, automobile and metals and mining companies and together these sectors accounted for 82 per cent of business travel spend in India in 2015, up from 78 per cent in 2013.

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

How Gadkari plans to change the way you travel

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari known for promoting innovative ideas in transportation, created a stir some time back when he pitched for 100 per cent electric mobility by 2030. In an interview with Megha Manchanda & Jyoti Mukul, he talks about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) and electric vehicles.

Ease of doing biz: Why improving India's overall rank is a tough task

Ease of doing biz: Why improving India's overall rank is a tough task

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

If the states do not chip in with better governance procedures in the setting up of new businesses, providing electricity connections, enforcing contracts, issuing construction permits or registering property, there is little the Centre can do on its own to quickly move India up the index on ease of doing business, says A K Bhattacharya.

Warning: Inflation ahead

Warning: Inflation ahead

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

'Election years tend to see high government expenditure on unproductive schemes, though that money sloshing around can boost private consumption.' 'Again, it can mean higher inflation,' explains Devangshu Datta.

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

The Economy: What Modi must do after the lockdown

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'The telecom companies are our lifeline now, despite having nearly collapsed under debt because of ill-advised policies.' 'Perhaps our obvious dependence on telecom services will spark well-conceived policies for this sector,' says Shyam Ponappa.

Innovation to differentiate us in marketplace: Wipro

Innovation to differentiate us in marketplace: Wipro

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The company will significantly increase its rate of patent filing.

Kerala to expand IT parks

Kerala to expand IT parks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

TCS to set up Rs 1,000-crore mega campus in Kerala

TCS to set up Rs 1,000-crore mega campus in Kerala

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Construction will commence in 2011-12 and be completed in three years. TCS is the second IT firm to set up such a facility after Bengaluru-based Infosys Technologies inaugurated its campus in Mysore last year.

A mixed bag for top 4 tech firms

A mixed bag for top 4 tech firms

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

There was an uptick in clients' spends in the digital segment.

Rs 3.47 cr grant for tech projects

Rs 3.47 cr grant for tech projects

Rediff.com9 Mar 2005

The government has approved Rs 347.54 crore (Rs 3.47 billion) for the implementation of the technology vision 2020 project, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.