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Wipro's health care deals get an artificial intelligence booster shot

Wipro's health care deals get an artificial intelligence booster shot

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Information technology (IT) giant Wipro has a strong pipeline of large artificial intelligence (AI)-led deals in the health care vertical, according to a senior company executive. Health care stands as the third-largest vertical for Wipro, contributing roughly 14 per cent to the company's overall revenue. Moreover, while most other verticals reported negative growth, health care demonstrated robust growth of 9.9 per cent year-on-year and 7.5 per cent quarter-on-quarter in constant currency during the October-December quarter.

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Aatmanirbharta not at cost of nation's defence, says vice air chief

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated the integration of multiple forces in domains of air, land, sea, cyber, information and space, and how they are "united" to achieve the goal, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal A P Singh, said on Friday.

Why Railway modernisation needs to get on track

Why Railway modernisation needs to get on track

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The search for a 'perfect decision' derailed a 2006 plan to build diesel and electric locomotive factories under the PPP model.

China developing nuke missiles that can hit targets in US: Pentagon

China developing nuke missiles that can hit targets in US: Pentagon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

China has more than 500 nuclear bombs in its arsenal and is developing new Inter-Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) that will significantly improve its nuclear-capable missile forces, the Pentagon said on Thursday.

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

'Why should we pay for modernising airports?'

'Why should we pay for modernising airports?'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

To say that airports of India are not changing or to say that infrastructure at airports has not changed in the last few years would be unfair, says Praful Patel.

Caught smuggling 25kg gold, Afghan diplomat resigns

Caught smuggling 25kg gold, Afghan diplomat resigns

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Wardak had taken charge as the acting ambassador of Afghanistan to New Delhi since late last year after working as the Afghan Consul General in Mumbai for over two years.

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

The Challenges That Await Modi 3.0

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'The lack of a majority isn't the issue. He has enough in 240, especially as none of his allies can pull down his coalition.' 'That's why he's started as if this were just another, normal term. That pretence is vital for him.' 'The change for Modi 3.0 comes not from numbers, but from the new environment of contestation,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Delhi, Mumbai airports to be modernised

Delhi, Mumbai airports to be modernised

Rediff.com28 Feb 2003

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh on Friday announced in his Budget speech that two separate companies would be formed to raise the airports in Delhi and Mumbai to international standards.

Kolkata airport modernisation to begin in January

Kolkata airport modernisation to begin in January

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Work on modernising, expanding and renovating the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport will be taken up from January next year, civil aviation secretary Ashok Chawla said on Friday.

Saif's Awkward Kiss With Rani...

Saif's Awkward Kiss With Rani...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'Our producer Adi Chopra really wanted a proper kiss in the film... ' 'But Rani was not comfortable. She said, yes, but was so awkward and conscious!'

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

New laws most modern, justice in 3 years of registering FIR: Amit Shah

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Shah said the new laws would give priority to providing justice, unlike the colonial-era laws that gave primacy to penal action, and made reporting of crimes even easier by recognising e-FIR, Zero FIR and electronic or digital evidence.

PM assures Left on airports modernisation plan

PM assures Left on airports modernisation plan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

The prime minister assured the Left that the government might 're-look' on the whole gamut of modernisation process.

AAI to tap capital market for modernisation

AAI to tap capital market for modernisation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The Airports Authority of India would enter the capital market to raise resources for funding the modernisation of about 30 airports across the country, for which an estimated Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) is required.

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.' 'Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'

PM on why India needs to modernise agri marketing

PM on why India needs to modernise agri marketing

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday the government will focus on modernising the agricultural marketing system and brining in private players to this sector in the 12th Five Year Plan beginning 2012.

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

'Balak buddhi, 99 out of 543': Modi mounts stinging retort on Rahul

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the people have given his government a mandate for stability and continuity for the third consecutive term after seeing its work of 10 years and accused the Congress of trying to build a narrative that it has defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance in the Lok Sabha polls.

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The WTA and ATP have jointly announced on Tuesday new scheduling regulations that restrict evening matches to two per court and per day, with a recommended start time of 1830 local time to curb matches from concluding in the early morning hours.

Rs 14 lakh cr needed to modernise railways: Trivedi

Rs 14 lakh cr needed to modernise railways: Trivedi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Aiming to take railways to the next generation, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi on Thursday said his department has prepared a blue print envisaging Rs 14 lakh crore investment in the next 10 years.

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

India's defence sector a $138bn opportunity; HAL, BEL top buys: Nomura

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's defence sector presents an ordering opportunity worth $138 billion between fiscal years 2023-24 (FY24) and FY32, said a latest note by Nomura, which has initiated coverage on two defence-related players - Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Bharat Electronics (BEL) - with a 'buy' rating. The research and broking house sees an upside potential of 28 per cent and 32 per cent, respectively in these two stocks from the current levels.

AAI to raise Rs 300 crore to modernise airports

AAI to raise Rs 300 crore to modernise airports

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

In dire need of funds to finance modernisation of several airports, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited bids to raise funds to the tune of Rs 300 crore (Rs 3 billion) from the bond market to meet its capital expenditure requirements, its officials said.

Man-animal conflict a key poll issue in Pilibhit LS constituency

Man-animal conflict a key poll issue in Pilibhit LS constituency

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

People in these villages routinely encounter big cats that stray into their farms from the adjoining Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, a bustling habitat for the Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris).

Boat carrying Union minister gets stuck in Odisha lake for 2 hrs

Boat carrying Union minister gets stuck in Odisha lake for 2 hrs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The administration sent another vessel which rescued the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and took him to his destination. He was accompanied by BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra and a few other local party leaders while being stranded on the boat.

'Online dating is so much work'

'Online dating is so much work'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

She's a popular, cute-looking vlogger who's written a book about breakups. But what does Shenaz Treasury think about romance? The modern version of right swipe-left swipe love? And a world in which the rule of ishq have changed?

Modernising N-weapons not violative of NPT: US

Modernising N-weapons not violative of NPT: US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

According to a US State Department factsheet, 'Washington has no specific plans to develop low yield nuclear weapons but the Nuclear Posture Review highlighted the importance of being able to respond to changes in the security environment'.

Manish Malhotra to design uniforms of Air India staff

Manish Malhotra to design uniforms of Air India staff

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Air India's flying crew, ground and security staff will soon sport new uniforms designed by fashion designer Manish Malhotra as the Tata Group-owned airline embraces a new global brand identity. As Air India pursues a revival and modernisation plan, the new uniforms are expected to be introduced for the frontline staff by the end of this year and are likely to coincide with the induction of the airline's first wide-body A350 aircraft into its fleet. Malhotra -- whose career spans more than 30 years as a couturier, costume stylist, and entrepreneur -- and his team have started meeting Air India's frontline staff, conducting discussions and fitting sessions with them to better understand their specialised needs, the airline said in a release on Thursday.

Good Q4, commentary perk up ICICI Lombard General Insurance stock

Good Q4, commentary perk up ICICI Lombard General Insurance stock

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company reported financial improvement and optimistic commentary in Q4FY24. It reported 17 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in Gross Written Premium (GWP) and 115 bps improvement in the Combined Ratio (COR) in FY24, and improved COR guidance with COR going from 104.5 per cent in FY23 to 103.3 per cent in FY24, 102.4 per cent in FY25 and 102.0 per cent in FY26.

Tatas in record deal to modernise 30 Air Force bases

Tatas in record deal to modernise 30 Air Force bases

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

The Rs 1,094-crore contract with Tata Power SED involves upgrading 30 airbases to handle next generation fighter aircraft.

Government junks plans to modernise airport sector

Government junks plans to modernise airport sector

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The government has deprived AAI of a sizeable and stable source of income.

She's Sultry! She's Sweet! She's Medha!

She's Sultry! She's Sweet! She's Medha!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Babil Khan's co-star from Friday Night Plan, Medha Rana is a khazana when it comes to style tips.

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

'Pick your battles', CJI cautions probe agencies

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Expressing concern over instances of 'unwarranted' confiscation of personal devices during raids, the CJI said they highlight the pressing need to strike a balance between investigative imperatives and individual privacy rights.

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Railway Budget: Big plans to modernise train services

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Rail Budget will announce introduction of AC suburban trains in Mumbai.

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

In a surprise development, a top Chinese military general has cast aspersions on the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s much-publicised 'real combat-oriented exercises' as 'fake combat capabilities' at a time when Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered it to prepare for 'maritime military struggles' to win wars.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Bharat Ratna recipients' tally touches 53, maximum awardees in 2024

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Till now, the maximum Bharat Ratnas were awarded in 1999 when four recipients were given the coveted award.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Bharat Shakti a message to adversaries about India's combat potential

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities during 'Bharat Shakti' is a "testimony to its commitment towards modernisation through indigenisation," the sources said.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Electoral Bonds: The Quid Pro Quo Factor

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Which entrepreneur would willingly part with her or his hard-earned money for grasping, self-serving politicians? asks Debashis Basu.