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Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Ceasefire, But Pakistan's Cyber War Continues

Rediff.com26 May 2025

More than one million cybersecurity incidents were flagged within 10 days.

'BC network has to be commercially viable'

'BC network has to be commercially viable'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'With a very stable technology with limited functionalities, a large network has spanned out.'

Latest trend in India's key realty markets

Latest trend in India's key realty markets

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Capital value appreciation outpaced rental value growth in several key micro-markets between 2021 and 2024, with Noida Sector 150 in the National Capital Region (NCR) leading the pack with a 128 per cent rise in capital values compared to rental value growth of just 66 per cent, according to a report by property consulting firm Anarock.

Space Industry Thrilled With FM Plans

Space Industry Thrilled With FM Plans

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'The scrapping of import duty would help Indian companies compete in international markets, thus paving the way for India becoming a space manufacturing hub for the world.'

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian dies at 80

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr KM Cherian dies at 80

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Eminent cardiac surgeon Dr K M Cherian, who performed the country's first coronary artery bypass surgery about 50 years ago, has passed away. The veteran surgeon, in his 80s, died in Bengaluru on Saturday after reportedly collapsing during a function. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin have expressed their condolences, recognizing Dr Cherian's contributions to cardiology. Dr Cherian, who founded the Frontier Lifeline hospital in Chennai, was a recipient of the Padma Shri award.

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Meity To Tap Global AI & ML Experts

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'We will start reaching out to researchers, academics, and experts on AI from top universities and companies from across the world.'

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

IIT-JEE Main 2025 Tips: Don't Risk Negative Marking

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Start with your strongest subject. This will give you an edge. Don't risk negative marking with blind guesses, advises rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

AI-Enabled Glasses Will Help Visually Impaired

AI-Enabled Glasses Will Help Visually Impaired

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Integrated with sensors, cameras, Nvidia Jetson processors, LiDAR technology and AI model computation, the glasses provide a real-time interpretation of the environment and the individual's surroundings.'

Trent's net profit jumps 34% in Q3

Trent's net profit jumps 34% in Q3

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Tata group retail firm Trent Ltd reported a 34 percent increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 496.54 crore in the December quarter, helped by the expansion of the store network and increase in attractive value propositions. The company's consolidated revenue from operations grew 34.32 per cent to Rs 4,656.56 crore during the quarter under review. Trent is also pursuing store portfolio optimization, which involves upgrading or consolidating smaller footprint stores with newer stores in more attractive micro markets.

Jabil to set up Rs 2K cr electronics unit in TN

Jabil to set up Rs 2K cr electronics unit in TN

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

In a sign of the expanding Apple supplier ecosystem in India, American multinational Jabil Inc will set up an electronics manufacturing facility in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu with an investment of Rs 2,000 crore. Jabil is one of the 14 Apple suppliers in India, of around 200 globally, while another 14 have reportedly received preliminary clearance to form joint ventures with Indian companies to set up facilities. Interestingly, of the 14 existing manufacturing units in the Apple supply chain, seven are already in Tamil Nadu.

What Will RBI Governor's Agenda Be?

What Will RBI Governor's Agenda Be?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

As RBI governor, Sanjay Malhotra will have to give the highest priority to the interest of the economy while deciding on the growth-inflation trade off at Mint Street.

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'The launch of Nila, our very first satellite was very emotional as well as nerve wracking. We tried to calm ourselves by cracking some poor jokes!'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'

ISRO's smallest rocket completes final test flight

ISRO's smallest rocket completes final test flight

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched its third and final developmental flight of Small Satellite Launch Vehicle here on Friday whose payloads can be used in applications like satellite-based surveillance, disaster and environmental monitoring, fire detection, volcanic activity among others.

Anti-theft system in Ford cars

Anti-theft system in Ford cars

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Anti-theft system in Ford cars

Budget 2025: Grassroot Level Implementation Is Necessary

Budget 2025: Grassroot Level Implementation Is Necessary

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Simplifying investment policies at the micro level and introducing a time-bound framework will be critical for India's growth targets, notes Krishna Ella.

UID boost for micro-ATM makers

UID boost for micro-ATM makers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

The requirement of one million units would entail a huge market for firms such as HCL Infosystems, Geodesic, VeriFone, Visiontek and others manufacturing micro-ATMs.

'2025 Is Year To Keep Expectations Low'

'2025 Is Year To Keep Expectations Low'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Stay disciplined, and remain invested.' 'Volatile times are the best to invest in structural opportunities at the right price.'

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday.

Nibe shoots for the stars with satellite constellation

Nibe shoots for the stars with satellite constellation

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Nibe Space (NSPL), a subsidiary of Nibe, announced its vision to establish India's first multi-sensor, all-weather, high-revisit Earth observation satellite constellation. Aiming to strengthen India's self-reliance in the strategically crucial defence-space sector, NSPL signed memoranda of agreement with Indian and global partners, including Larsen & Toubro, Centum, AgniKul, Skyroot Aerospace, SpaceFields, SISIR Radar, CYRAN AI Solutions, and Thales Alenia Space as a technology partner.

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

M&A deals rise 13.5% in '24 so far

M&A deals rise 13.5% in '24 so far

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

the largest transactions of the year include the merger of Quality Care India and Aster DM Healthcare valued at $5.08 billion, followed by Bharti Enterprises' acquisition of a 24.5 per cent stake in the BT Group at $4.08 billion, and a family settlement transaction in the Godrej family at $3.5 billion.

Now, software to predict disasters

Now, software to predict disasters

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Micro Technologies India Ltd on Tuesday said it has launched a global disaster reduction IT product, which instantaneously sends alerts about the occurrence of any natural or man made disasters.

Micro-hybrid Scorpio, Bolero @ Rs 6.5 lakh

Micro-hybrid Scorpio, Bolero @ Rs 6.5 lakh

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

The micro-hybrid technology enables vehicle engine to turn off automatically when idle or in neutral gear. The engine restarts once the clutch is pressed.

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and the business of survival. It was black and white. What direction to take was clear. Rehabilitation in comparison, felt like a complex situation. One that is fraught with shades of grey. As grey as human life, explains Shyam G Menon.

Patriarchy didn't stop Indira from becoming PM: Sitharaman

Patriarchy didn't stop Indira from becoming PM: Sitharaman

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Replying to a question about women empowerment, Sitharaman insisted that patriarchy is a concept invented by the Left.

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

China on Sunday successfully placed 20 micro satellites into space using its latest carrier rocket powered by pollution-free fuels, boosting the Communist giant's competitiveness in the global satellite launch sector, state media reported.

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Bitcoin Rallies: Time To Book Profits?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Only investors with knowledge of cryptocurrencies, long-term conviction, and a long horizon should invest in this asset class.

Jio, Finland's University of Oulu ink JV on 6G technology

Jio, Finland's University of Oulu ink JV on 6G technology

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Jio's Estonia arm and Finland-based University of Oulu have signed an agreement to collaborate for development of 6G technology as well as to foster entrepreneurship. The collaboration with the university is expected to extend Jio's 5G capabilities and will help explore use cases in the 6G era. Jio Platforms is the parent of telecom player Reliance Jio.

Specialise in Information Technology

Specialise in Information Technology

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

The International Institute of Information Technology invites applications for its MS programmes in Advanced Information Technology.

Tyger Capital to list by next year, targets Rs 20,000 crore book

Tyger Capital to list by next year, targets Rs 20,000 crore book

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Bain Capital-backed Tyger Capital is planning to list its shares on the Indian stock exchanges by the next financial year and is targeting to grow its assets under management by four times to Rs 20,000 crore in five years from Rs 5,000 crore now, Gaurav Gupta, MD and CEO of the firm said. In an exclusive interview, Gupta said that keeping with the growing business, the finance company expects to on-board 600 people in the current financial year as it is opening 60-65 new branches for broad-basing its network in the country.

 Xylo micro-hybrid by year-end: M&M

Xylo micro-hybrid by year-end: M&M

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday said it will launch a micro-hybrid version of its latest multipurpose vehicle Xylo before the year-end, while it gears up to roll out two electric cars from the Reva stable by the end of 2011.

RBI set to launch UPI-like unified lending platform

RBI set to launch UPI-like unified lending platform

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will launch the Unified Lending Interface (ULI) nationwide in due course, aiming to transform India's lending sector, similar to how the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) revolutionised the payments ecosystem, Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Monday.

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

RSS and its affiliates seek I-T cut, robot tax launch in upcoming Budget

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

An increase in the farmer income support scheme PM Kisan Nidhi, the introduction of a 'robot tax' to fund reskilling of people who lose their jobs to artificial intelligence (AI), and a reduced income-tax (I-T) to bring relief to the middle classes - these are some of the items in the Budget wish list submitted by Sangh Parivar affiliates to Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman. Representatives of the affiliates of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), such as the farmer organisation Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS); trade union Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS); Laghu Udyog Bharati, which works for micro and small industries; and Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), which works on economic and policy issues, met the FM and other officials over the last couple of weeks as part of the pre-Budget consultations.

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.

'We focus on smaller ticket sizes loans'

'We focus on smaller ticket sizes loans'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

'Banks may find small ticket size lending economically unviable due to the cost of branch operations.'

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Priyanka Nag: How I Won The Best Designer Award

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'The jury panel said that my collection should not be limited to a college fashion show; it had much more potential. They encouraged me to sign up for the annual National Designer Awards organised by the World Designing Forum.'

Budget 2024: Sitharaman unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Budget 2024: Sitharaman unveils road map for 'Viksit Bharat'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget proposals lay out a comprehensive road map for transforming India into a developed nation, focusing on key priorities that aim to generate ample opportunities for all citizens in "Viksit Bharat". It sets the stage for sustained economic growth, social development, and technological advancement.

Vayalar given additional charge of science and technology

Vayalar given additional charge of science and technology

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi was today given additional charge of ministries of science and technology, earth sciences and micro, small and medium enterprises following ill health of Vilasrao Deshmukh.