News for 'internet-network'

One India, one time: IST to become sole official time standard

One India, one time: IST to become sole official time standard

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

The Indian government has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, establishing IST as the sole reference for all official purposes nationwide. These rules, effective in 180 days, aim to synchronise digital systems, reduce reliance on foreign time sources, and enhance coordination across critical sectors like banking, railways, and telecommunications.

Pak train hijack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed; all hostages freed

Pak train hijack: 21 passengers, 4 soldiers killed; all hostages freed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

At least 27 terrorists were killed and 155 passengers rescued by the security forces after Baloch militants hijacked a passenger train in a tunnel in Pakistan's restive Balochistan province on Tuesday, security officials said.

Internet networking is the buzzword folks!

Internet networking is the buzzword folks!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

On Internet networking and online relationships

'Countries building own internet network to be disastrous'

'Countries building own internet network to be disastrous'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Countries trying to build and operate their own internet system is 'a road to disaster' a top Pentagon official said given that two nations Iran and China are making such an effort.

NPCIL admits malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant

NPCIL admits malware attack at Kudankulam nuke plant

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The attack also refreshed the memories of a virus attack on an Iranian nuclear facility.

China's netizens number crosses 500 million

China's netizens number crosses 500 million

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

China's netizens' base reached a little more than 500 million in November, last year, Gao Xinmin, the vice chairman of the Internet Society of China said at Internet Industry Annual Conference 2011 held in Beijing.

BSNL launches 3G pocket router

BSNL launches 3G pocket router

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

The 'Winknet Mf50' router comes in handy when there is a need to connect more than one device on a single SIM card.

`China's online population = 420 million

`China's online population = 420 million

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Xinhua quoted a report issued by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) in Beijing as saying that the number is 36 million more than that of last December.

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Railways launched the Google's free Wi-Fi service at Vijayawada, Kachiguda and Raipur stations.

How Wikileaks will change the online world

How Wikileaks will change the online world

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The total amount of data on the world's computers is thought to have crossed 1 zettabyte - a trillion gigabytes.

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Subrata Pati, who is in Ahanda village in West Bengal's Bankura district, climbs atop a neem tree each day to receive uninterrupted signal on his cell phone, which he uses to teach his pupils with.

Cisco's IP network in IIT-K

Cisco's IP network in IIT-K

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Internet networking company Cisco Systems on Monday announced the expansion of its IP converged network to IIT Kharagpur.

123 million netizens in China

123 million netizens in China

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

The number of Internet users in China touched 123 million on June 30 this year, an increase of 19.4 per cent from last year.

Now, broadband at Rs 450 a year

Now, broadband at Rs 450 a year

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

In2cable, India's largest cable Internet network, has slashed prepaid broadband prices to as low as Rs 200 a quarter or Rs 450 annually.

Sify Q1 revenue up at $23.5 million

Sify Q1 revenue up at $23.5 million

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Sify Limited, India's premier Internet, network and e-commerce services company, announced on Wednesday its consolidated US GAAP results for the quarter ended June 30th 2005.\n\n

Cisco launches India's first wireless IP phone

Cisco launches India's first wireless IP phone

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Internet networking company Cisco Systems on Wednesday launched India's first wireless IP phone which enables users greater mobility and access in workplaces.

China: World's 2nd largest netizen population

China: World's 2nd largest netizen population

Rediff.com22 Jul 2005

China is now home to the second largest population of Internet users with 103 million netizens, according to a latest survey.

Satyam Infoway changes name to Sify Ltd

Satyam Infoway changes name to Sify Ltd

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Satyam Infoway Limited, an Internet, network and e-commerce services company, announced on Tuesday that it has completed the change of its name to Sify Limited.

Sify posts net loss of $8.55 mn

Sify posts net loss of $8.55 mn

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

Internet, network and e-commerce major Sify Ltd has posted a consolidated net loss of $8.55 million on US GAAP basis for the fiscal ended March 31, 2004.

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Microsoft connects to Indians via Aadhaar

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs, reports Sheetal Agarwal.

Tata Comm to provide cloud tech across 100 nations by 2016

Tata Comm to provide cloud tech across 100 nations by 2016

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The IZO platform provides large business houses to jointly use their private IT network along with public network.

For Tata Comm, no IoTa of doubt over future

For Tata Comm, no IoTa of doubt over future

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Tata Communications has invested around Rs 6.5 billion in developing its IoT business, which is being managed by some 75 executives over the past three years.

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

What does Microsoft see in Aadhaar?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

The use of Aadhaar on Skype Lite and LinkedIn will allow Microsoft to bring on board millions in small towns and rural areas lacking e-mail IDs.

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

China has overtaken the US as the world largest online retail market with $442 billion compared to US.

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

'Beebone' computer virus lurking in Indian cyberspace

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The latest virus detected on the country's Internet network is so notorious and lethal that it acquires as many as 20 aliases or masks to infect and attack a vulnerable computer system which is low on security features.

Smart homes are now within your budget

Smart homes are now within your budget

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Whether you have a two bedroom or a three bedroom house, you can convert it into a smart home starting at Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000.

Will Netflix shake up global digital content markets?

Will Netflix shake up global digital content markets?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Netflix is offering a freebie of one month's free service.

E-mail snooping: Why India has to act NOW

E-mail snooping: Why India has to act NOW

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Three months on, investigations reveal that 80 per cent of the politicians in power and various government departments continue to use e-mail services such as Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail which are hosted on US-based servers.

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

How not to get your credit/debit card hacked

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

There are 7 key rules one can follow to ensure that the chances of such fraud are almost reduced to a negligible level when shopping online, says Anil Rego

How the NSA is using Google, Facebook to spy on you

How the NSA is using Google, Facebook to spy on you

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Intelligence Bureau has said that out of the billions of information that has been collected from India by the National Security Agency, a meagre 20 per cent is connected to terror activities. Vick Nanjappa reports

Paytm's gameplan to replicate China's biggest ecom in India

Paytm's gameplan to replicate China's biggest ecom in India

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Paytm is just embarking on building a TaoBao like entity in India, it may want to address a challenge that the latter faced a few years after its launch.

Golden tips to help you pick the right Android phone

Golden tips to help you pick the right Android phone

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The authors look at some of these android phones will help you decide which one to buy.

US spied on Indian embassy, space and nuclear progrmmes

US spied on Indian embassy, space and nuclear progrmmes

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

A secret document provided by National Security Agency whistleblower Edward Snowden reveals that only 1 billion of the 1.35 intercepts that the US snooped on are terror related, the rest a breach of privacy. Vicky Nanjappa reports

In Chennai, rains stop, but problems continue to persist

In Chennai, rains stop, but problems continue to persist

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

A relatively dry spell in Chennai and its neighbourhood brought relief to the flood affected residents and rescue agencies, as hopes of water receding fast went up.