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ED arrests MP CM's nephew in bank loan fraud case

ED arrests MP CM's nephew in bank loan fraud case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Ratul Puri, already under probe scanner of the agency in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper case, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Rs 354 crore bank loan fraud case.

The other e-commerce

The other e-commerce

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

What will it take to get India's poor broadband penetration to be seen as a problem and not as a condition, thus enabling real, serious e-commerce to take off in India?

Airtel only Indian firm in global cable project

Airtel only Indian firm in global cable project

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Bharti Airtel will be the only Indian service provider to be a part of a consortium of 15 global telecommunication companies that will build the Europe India Gateway cable system at a project cost of $700 million

Bharti to set up undersea cable

Bharti to set up undersea cable

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Bharti will set up another high-capacity undersea cable, which will connect India to France through the Middle East.

Less-cash drive launched in DeMo gets boost in Budget

Less-cash drive launched in DeMo gets boost in Budget

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

In an otherwise agriculture- and public health-focused Union Budget 2018-19, artificial intelligence, machine learning, blockchain technology, internet of things -- jargons that found little or no mention in the previous Budgets -- managed to make their presence felt.

The last mile problem of Indian telecom

The last mile problem of Indian telecom

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

The problem of last mile connectivity for ushering in the second telecom revolution is awaiting early resolution.

Mukesh's $20 billion bet on TV, telecoms may rekindle rivalry with Anil

Mukesh's $20 billion bet on TV, telecoms may rekindle rivalry with Anil

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Mukesh's television unit has been aggressively wrapping up deals with hundreds of small players in a street-by-street effort to conquer that final hurdle in its cable TV drive

New device to slash Net, phone bills

New device to slash Net, phone bills

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

India's first fibre-based amplifier that promises to slash cable TV, telephone and Internet bills significantly with wider network coverage and super-fast connectivity would soon be commercially launched by a Cochin-based firm. \n

Goa to offer 25,000 IT jobs in 5 years

Goa to offer 25,000 IT jobs in 5 years

Rediff.com12 Nov 2005

The Goa government has embarked on several major initiatives to boost the information technology sector to attract investments through incentives and create employment opportunities for 25,000 people within the next five years.

VSNL keen on more buyouts

VSNL keen on more buyouts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Close on the heels of acquiring Tyco Global Network for about Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion), Tatas-controlled Videsh Sanchar Nigam on Thursday said it was open to acquisitions and takeovers for maintaining high growth momentum.

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Does the key to Digital India lie with your local cable operator?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

If a feasible business model is worked out for cable operators, they will not only build the last-mile networks, but also market them among the local population telling people the benefits as well as how to utilise them

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Why Sony's latest home theatre is best for you

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

The Sony HT-S700RF home theatre ticks all the right boxes for a music fanatic says Aparna Banerjea.

VSNL eyes cable-laying ship on lease

VSNL eyes cable-laying ship on lease

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

VSNL, Bharti undersea cable safe

VSNL, Bharti undersea cable safe

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Bharti's undersea fibre-optic cable connecting Chennai with Singapore has not been affected by the deadly tsunami waves, triggered by the massive quake off the Indonesian coast, its CMD Sunil Mittal said on Tuesday.

Crowd visibly thin at farmers' protest sites, leaders say stir on

Crowd visibly thin at farmers' protest sites, leaders say stir on

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crowd at the protest sites in Delhi's Singhu and Tikri borders was visibly thin on Thursday two days after the tractor parade turned violent, even though the farmer unions said it was because the protesters, who had come to the national capital to take part in January 26 march, have returned home.

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Can Afghan Warlords Stop the Taliban?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

Once Mazar-i-Sharif falls, some isolate pockets of resistance may remain, which the Taliban would tackle through political work or coercion, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Modi enthralls Silicon Valley, shares dream of making India a $20 trillion economy

Modi enthralls Silicon Valley, shares dream of making India a $20 trillion economy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

My dream is to convert Indian economy into $20 trillion from the present $8 trillion.

Reliance plans broadband foray

Reliance plans broadband foray

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Reliance Infocomm Ltd is to roll out its broadband initiative in the next 12-24 months in the country and is scouting for partners for digital distribution of the content.

Why Modi leaves difficult issues alone

Why Modi leaves difficult issues alone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

When he speaks of them, it is either in denial or to highlight successes that are only part of a larger story that is worrisome in its totality, observes T N Ninan.

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Xi's Nepal visit did not have anti-India tone

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'The deepening of China-Nepal relations need not cause heartburn in India,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Preview: Google Pixel 4a

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The Google Pixel 4a mobile phone, discovers Ashish Narsale, is all about photography and software experience.

Why filing tax returns is not easy anymore

Why filing tax returns is not easy anymore

Rediff.com3 May 2018

New ITR forms indirectly force small businesses to maintain books of accounts, something that wasn't needed earlier, says Anupam Jain.

JD-U releases manifesto, mocks RJD's jobs promise

JD-U releases manifesto, mocks RJD's jobs promise

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Apart from outlining its future plans for the development of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar led party also referred to poll promises made by the rival Grand Alliance, including approving 10 lakh jobs, and sought to know from where would they manage Rs 5 lakh crore additional money that will be required for fulfilling their 'lofty' announcements.

The curious case of Hughes Network Systems

The curious case of Hughes Network Systems

Rediff.com10 May 2015

After 5 yrs, firm's offer to set up private satellites for digital push has seen some interest from Isro

China, Pak troops launch 1st joint border patrols near PoK

China, Pak troops launch 1st joint border patrols near PoK

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

This is the first time China-Pakistan began joint patrols in recent years though Chinese troops have been conducting patrols in the area since 2014.

Jio GigaFiber, the next disruptor from Mukesh Ambani's stable

Jio GigaFiber, the next disruptor from Mukesh Ambani's stable

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

While existing players are expected to first drop prices, acquisition of smaller firms by larger ones is likely in future

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'The biggest takeaway is that the US-India relationship, which has sputtered a bit in recent months, enjoyed a big boost.'

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

How 5G will benefit India's countryside

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

In the not too distant future, you could see 5G technology being used for functions such as remotely-performed robotic surgeries, mine equipment operated remotely or cars driven by someone sitting hundreds of miles away. While these ideas will certainly find application globally, the urgent need for them in India could spur swifter adoption here than elsewhere.

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

New device turns smartphone into DNA-scanning microscope

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The device is intended for use in remote laboratory settings.

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

How tech enabled the Thai cave rescue

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Drones, high capacity auto prime pumps, autonomous vehicles, robots, all played a role in the seemingly impossible rescue, reports Pranjal Sharma.

Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum

Telcos must fork out Rs 44,000 crore to replace expired spectrum

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The figure is based on the base price of spectrum for the upcoming auction fixed by the TRAI and on the assumption that there will be no bidding war.

SC rejects plea seeking 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs

SC rejects plea seeking 100% matching of VVPAT slips with EVMs

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'We cannot override the CJI's order... This is nonsense'

Zuckerberg keen to expand Internet reach in India

Zuckerberg keen to expand Internet reach in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The world's biggest social network Facebook wants to connect more people to internet in India which accounts for the third largest online user base globally after China and the US but has a very low internet penetration growth rate.

Jio more valuable than rest of RIL

Jio more valuable than rest of RIL

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

FB deal puts RIL on course to be debt-free next year; Reliance Retail biggest gainer from WhatsApp, JioMart arrangement.

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

First Look: Sony launches the Xperia 5

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The Sony Xperia 5 inherits almost all the features from its flagship sibling, Xperia 1, launched earlier this year.

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Why the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus is so exciting!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Samsung's new addition to the Galaxy S10-series has something for everyone, says Khalid Anzar.

Dalits, Urban Maoists and a plot to kill the PM

Dalits, Urban Maoists and a plot to kill the PM

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'Such a serious threat -- to assassinate the prime minister of India, no less -- was not handed over to the Maharashtra Anti Terrorist Squad for investigation, but to the Pune crime branch.' 'So much for seriousness in tackling such a grave issue,' says N Suresh.