News for 'laptop'

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

'No Company Should Exploit Its Employees'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

'A person is supposed to do 40 to 42 hours of work a week.' 'If a person is working more that, it is exploitation.' 'And it is because of this exploitation that employees experience stress which affects their mental health.' 'Sometimes it even leads to ending their lives. It is very unfortunate.'

Work from home drives laptop sales amid Covid-19 lockdown

Work from home drives laptop sales amid Covid-19 lockdown

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

From market leader HP and premium player Apple to China's Lenovo and Asus, all major brands in the market are witnessing rapid surge in the demand for notebooks.

Bihar caste survey: 6% graduates, 15% passed Class 10

Bihar caste survey: 6% graduates, 15% passed Class 10

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

There are nearly 80 lakh graduates in Bihar, which is around 6.11 per cent of the total population, says the caste survey report tabled in Bihar assembly.

Police bust massive IPL betting operation in Indore

Police bust massive IPL betting operation in Indore

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The accused had obtained mobile phone SIM cards in fake names and used to take betting amounts from people through QR codes, the official said.

The Coming Changes In Warfare

The Coming Changes In Warfare

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The nature of war and its purpose remains unchanged. The change is in the character of war in terms of a man-machine mix, domination of sensors and certain automation of the tactics and methods of war, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Lenovo Yoga 720: Hybrid laptop with great specs, affordable price

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The true test of a hybrid is how well it performs both as a laptop and a tablet.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sreesanth led cops to laptop, diary

Sreesanth led cops to laptop, diary

Rediff.com18 May 2013

The Mumbai police have seized a crucial piece of evidence to nail Sreesanth -- his laptop and also the diaries. In addition to this the police also seized cash of Rs 72000 from his hotel room in Mumbai on Saturday.

WELLNESS GURU: Should I wear sunscreen while using my laptop?

WELLNESS GURU: Should I wear sunscreen while using my laptop?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

While the excess use of electronic devices will definitely have some side effects, constantly layering the skin might is not the solution, says Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.

Top 5 gaming laptops for Indians

Top 5 gaming laptops for Indians

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

They come with high speed processors, HD quality visuals, amazing resolution and huge RAM sizes. Perfect for gamers!

India unveils $10 laptop!

India unveils $10 laptop!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

The 'world's cheapest laptop', developed in India, was unveiled by Union Minister for Human Resources Development Arjun Singh at the Tirupati temple on Tuesday evening.

How hot is your laptop?

How hot is your laptop?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

Mention the model, price, pros, cons etc. Here's your space to discuss the best and worst laptops in the market today.

Laptops 'may affect male fertility'

Laptops 'may affect male fertility'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Just give a second thought before you perch the laptop computer on your lap -- it can affect your fertility. Researchers in the US have carried out a study and found that the heat generated by the laptops raises the risk of infertility in men who balance the machines on their lap, the 'WebMD' reported.

Production of laptops, tablets, PCs gets Rs 7,350 cr booster

Production of laptops, tablets, PCs gets Rs 7,350 cr booster

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The government on Wednesday approved a Rs 7,350-crore scheme to boost production of laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers in the country, as it sought to woo global and domestic players to take advantage of India's manufacturing prowess. Production worth Rs 3.26 lakh crore and exports of Rs 2.45 lakh crore are estimated over the next four years under the new scheme, which is expected to create 1.80 lakh jobs. Briefing reporters after a meeting of the Cabinet, Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has been approved for IT hardware products that would cover laptops, tablets, all-in-one PCs and servers.

India orders 250,000 OLPC laptops

India orders 250,000 OLPC laptops

Rediff.com3 May 2009

The '$10, world's cheapest laptop', developed in India has been given a quiet burial with the government placing an order for 250,000 XO laptops from the Nicholas Negroponte-led One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) Foundation.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

LG plays pricing card for laptops

LG plays pricing card for laptops

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

LG Electronics is hoping it will be second time lucky as far as laptops are concerned. Two years after withdrawing its laptop models from the Indian market, LG is back but with a key change in its game plan.

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

New 'laptop bombs' may evade airport security: Report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The concern about such an explosive hidden in a laptop or an electronic device prompted the US and the UK to prohibit travelers flying out of 10 airports in eight countries in the Middle East and Africa from carrying laptops and other large electronic devices aboard planes.

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Paradise Review: Riveting!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Prasanna Vithanage's Paradise leaves the audience to read between the lines and draw their own conclusions about the frailty of human nature, and how easily violence seizes the most unexpected prey, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Why Veer Arjun Singh finds the MSI Prestige PS42 a confusing laptop.

Do we need laptops?

Do we need laptops?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Are the laptop's days somewhat numbered ?

UP's laptop brigade: Akhilesh, Rahul and Varun

UP's laptop brigade: Akhilesh, Rahul and Varun

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Catch up on the latest capital gossip in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Jio Fin arm plans Rs 36K cr deal with Reliance Retail

Jio Fin arm plans Rs 36K cr deal with Reliance Retail

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Mukesh Ambani's Jio Financial Services (JFS) is set to seek shareholders' approval for its leasing subsidiary to acquire telecom equipment and devices worth Rs 36,000 crore ($4.33 billion) from Reliance Retail. Jio Leasing Services Limited (JLSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of JFS, plans to enter the device leasing business, and the equipment will be deployed in broadband wireless connectivity and other services.

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

UP: 6 arrested for 'leaking' exam paper to recruit review officers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The state government cancelled the exam on March 2, following reports that the paper was leaked.

Laptop vs Tablet: Which one to pick?

Laptop vs Tablet: Which one to pick?

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Laptops and tablets differ in size, battery life storage capacity, performance, Operating Software and cost too.

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Valuation hurdle, competition may cap upside for Dixon Technologies

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The stock of Dixon Technologies (India), the country's largest listed electronic manufacturing services (EMS) player, was up 6 per cent in 10 trading sessions, boosting the gains over the last three months to 21 per cent. The gains came following reports that Dixon will produce laptops in India in partnership with US and Chinese firms under the production-linked investment (PLI) scheme. It recently signed an agreement to make smartphones for Xiaomi India.

Laptops market growing in India

Laptops market growing in India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

Laptops market has been growing at a great pace in India, and its market share would be about 35-40 per cent in the next three years, a top official of HCL Infosystems said.

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Avita Liber series is trendy, powerful and efficient for its price, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Men beware! Laptops may affect fertility

Men beware! Laptops may affect fertility

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Prof Sheynkin and his fellow researchers at the State University of New York came to the conclusion after studying 29 healthy young men, aged between 21 and 35, for two one-hour sessions in a climate-controlled room.

Quick Heal launches tech to track laptops

Quick Heal launches tech to track laptops

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Pune-headquartered Quick Heal Technologies, a provider of Internet security tools and anti-virus technology, has launched Laptop Tracker, a new technology to track and recover lost laptops.

A laptop for every budget

A laptop for every budget

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Cheaper laptops for better learning

Cheaper laptops for better learning

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

After its successful run in Latin America and some African countries, the US-based non-profit organisation 'One laptop per Child' has launched the programme in India to equip students with specially designed laptap at subsidised rate for better learning. The laptops are unbreakable and water-proof which will make them easy to handle without any risk.

'Laptops by leading co contain toxins'

'Laptops by leading co contain toxins'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Laptops manufactured by a leading computer firm have a number of highly toxic susbstances that are hazardous to health and environment, international environmental NGO Greenpeace alleged on Tuesday.

6 super laptops for you

6 super laptops for you

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

The new products provide Indian consumers with the unmatched combination of unprecedented technology, style, service, information and insight across lifestyle and business computing segments.

Toshiba launches new range of laptops

Toshiba launches new range of laptops

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Toshiba India, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan, on Wednesday launched its 2012 range of new fully-equipped and sophisticated Satellite Series laptops -- C Series, L Series, M Series and the new Ultrabook Satellite U840.

HP, Google ink pact to make Chromebooks in India

HP, Google ink pact to make Chromebooks in India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

PC maker HP has joined hands with Google to manufacture Chromebooks in India from October 2, the company said on Thursday. The Chromebook devices will be manufactured at the Flex Facility near Chennai, where HP has been producing a range of laptops and desktops since August 2020, it said in a statement. "Manufacturing Chromebook laptops in India will allow Indian students to get easy access to affordable PCs.

Leaning in: Isha Ambani beyond Reliance Retail

Leaning in: Isha Ambani beyond Reliance Retail

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Isha Ambani means business. Not only when she is doing business - she leads Reliance Retail - but also when she is not. The latter was unmistakable on Wednesday, during her eight-minute 49-second video address on the occasion of "Girls in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Day India 2024".

Wal-Mart unveils $498 laptop!

Wal-Mart unveils $498 laptop!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

Asus X541U: A budget-friendly big screen laptop

Asus X541U: A budget-friendly big screen laptop

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

If you are looking for an affordable big screen laptop that is not too heavy, the Asus X541U is worth considering.