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DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

DoT mulls cut in Qualcomm licence period

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The move is being considered after growing clamour from competing 4G operators for a level playing field in relation to Qualcomm.

50 crore windfall for North Eastern states as BCCI approves funding

50 crore windfall for North Eastern states as BCCI approves funding

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

The Finance Committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India decided to allocate a fund of Rs 50 crore for infrastructure development of the North Eastern states, informed Cricket Association of Bengal joint secretary Avishek Dalmiya.

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Shah proposes idea of multipurpose ID card

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Shah also said the Census 2021 data will be collected through mobile app.

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Bloodbath over, food apps are hungry for success

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

After a recent spate of big-bang funding of food discovery and delivery apps, experts believe the sector's consolidation might be over and the remaining players are here to stay and thrive.

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

COVID-19: Here's how Salman, Shah Rukh are helping out

Rediff.com26 May 2020

From Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to Chiranjeevi and Prabhas, India's film stars are stepping forward to do their bit for migrants, daily wage workers and those from their own film industry facing joblessness and near starvation in an unprecedented pan-India lockdown.

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

RBI unveils reverse repo rate cut, other measures to cushion Covid-19 impact

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank will ensure adequate liquidity in the system to ease the financial stress caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The central bank reduced the reverse repo rate -- the rate at which banks park their fund with the central bank -- by 25 basis points to 3.75 per cent.

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

I want to go back: Migrants desperate to return home

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the lockdown extended till May 3 to stem the spread of the coronavirus, the little money daily wagers had is mostly gone and so is hope.

Six suspected IM operatives held, 'main man' on the run

Six suspected IM operatives held, 'main man' on the run

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Delhi Police on Wednesday claimed to have smashed a pan-India terror module with the arrest of six suspected Indian Mujahideen operatives, including a Pakistani, allegedly involved in blasts in Pune, Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore and Delhi's Jama Masjid.

IT industry needs more skill set

IT industry needs more skill set

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

A 2011 World Bank Survey clearly indicated that there is a severe mismatch between the actual requirement of IT-ITES industry and the skills of graduates passing out from various institutions pan-India.

Mittal for realistic spectrum pricing

Mittal for realistic spectrum pricing

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

He feels that the reserve price set by the government for the 2G spectrum auction was very high.

Telecom firms hang up on CDMA spectrum

Telecom firms hang up on CDMA spectrum

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Tata Teleservices Ltd has decided to pull out of the upcoming 2G spectrum auction, leaving no takers for spectrum in the CDMA 800-MHz band. This will deprive the government of around Rs 18,300 crore.

Will you buy the Pulsar 200 NS at Rs 94k? DISCUSS

Will you buy the Pulsar 200 NS at Rs 94k? DISCUSS

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

The much-awaited Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS is all set to hit the showrooms. The flipside? It will cost you over Rs 94k. The question is would you be interested in shelling that kind of money on a Bajaj? DISCUSS.

TiE Stree Shakti Conference & Awards 2011

TiE Stree Shakti Conference & Awards 2011

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

The annual TiE Stree Shakti Awards felicitating promising women entrepreneurs in the country will commence on September 30. TiE Stree Shakti is also organising a two-day conference on 'entrepreneurship' between September 30 and October 1. For more information read on.

BJP's vote share in Gujarat falls sharply since 2014 polls

BJP's vote share in Gujarat falls sharply since 2014 polls

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

On the other hand, Congress' vote share has risen to about 41.4 per cent this time

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Rediff.com9 May 2012

US-based foods chain Dunkin' Donuts has come to India just a few months ahead of the arrival of its global archrival Starbucks, by launching its first store in the national capital on Tuesday. Starbucks is expected to launch in September this year.

India expects to raise Rs 64,840 crore from spectrum auction

India expects to raise Rs 64,840 crore from spectrum auction

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Income will be higher as spectrum in 2,100-MHz band will also be auctioned

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

3G roaming pacts face DoT heat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

DoT has stated in an internal note that the 3G roaming agreements between these three companies are tantamount to their becoming mobile virtual network operators, something not allowed under the current policy.

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Why the bypoll verdict can spell trouble for the Congress

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The strengthening of regional outfits may weaken the grand old party's chances of leading a joint opposition front for the 2019 general elections.

Telcos' hopes on cheaper 700-Mhz spectrum dashed

Telcos' hopes on cheaper 700-Mhz spectrum dashed

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Telecom Commission approves high base price of Rs 11,485 cr per Mhz for 700-Mhz frequency; no decision taken on proposed standard spectrum usage charges of 4.5%

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The 72-year-old, also an eminent Congress leader, passed away today after being in coma since 2008, when he had suffered a stroke.

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Says Airtel-Vodafone-Idea pacts violate licence terms; firms may move TDSAT.

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Modi's seats? Juggle 543, and you will get it

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The Modiquake has devastatingly hit all Opposition, says Nazarwala.

EGoM for base spectrum price between Rs 14,111-Rs 15,111 cr

EGoM for base spectrum price between Rs 14,111-Rs 15,111 cr

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

In a relief to telecom operators, the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) is believed to have suggested setting a 20 per cent lower base or bid start price at Rs 14,111-15,111 crore for the proposed spectrum auction.

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

'We wanted Sanjay Dutt to play Kattappa'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

'But it was dicey as he was still in jail.'

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

IT major Tata Consultancy Services plans to hire 37,000 professionals for its domestic and overseas markets through campus placements in the next fiscal.

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

TCS to hire 37,000 freshers next fiscal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

IT major Tata Consultancy Services plans to hire 37,000 professionals for its domestic and overseas markets through campus placements in the next fiscal.

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'

3G roaming pacts under scrutiny

3G roaming pacts under scrutiny

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea provide services without spectrum.

Vodafone, Airtel win spectrum; Govt gets Rs 61,162 cr

Vodafone, Airtel win spectrum; Govt gets Rs 61,162 cr

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Spectrum auction on Thursday entered the 10th day of bidding and started off from Rs 61,091.83 crore (Rs 610.91 billion) in terms of value.

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

How corrupt are India's contract labour laws?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Labour

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Airtel payments bank goes online with highest SB interest rate

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Most public sector banks, flush with deposits now, offer 3-4% interest on savings deposits, while a few private sector banks go up to 6%.

India's top 10 schools; six from Delhi

India's top 10 schools; six from Delhi

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

In a recent pan India survey conducted by Delhi-based Centre for Forecasting and Research Pvt. Ltd. and Education World magazine, the Shri Ram School in Delhi was ranked first in the country. Read on to find out the other top 10 schools of India.

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

He often spends nights camping on the platforms of obscure stations, sometimes without food or water, anticipating the entry of a train -- either on camera or simply as a memory.

DoT plans to auction 3G spectrum in February: Trai

DoT plans to auction 3G spectrum in February: Trai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Telecom companies as well as the regulator have been of the view that the auction should take place only when adequate spectrum is made available, and the bidding should be held simultaneously for both the services -- 2G and 3G.

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

MP bypolls see 68% turnout, over 50% in others

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to vote in large numbers. "Today, there are bypolls taking place in various places across India. I urge those voting in these seats to vote in large numbers and strengthen the festival of democracy," he said in a tweet.

RCom, Aircel to pare debt to Rs 20,000 cr ahead of merger

RCom, Aircel to pare debt to Rs 20,000 cr ahead of merger

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

RCom is expected to have a 50% stake, Aircel 40% and MTS 10%

BJP criticises new reserve price of spectrum

BJP criticises new reserve price of spectrum

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying he is appalled and dismayed at the recommendations of Trai.

Cabinet approves Rs 5.66 lakh cr mega spectrum auction plan

Cabinet approves Rs 5.66 lakh cr mega spectrum auction plan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The auction will help operators augment expansion of high-speed 4G voice and data services in the world's second largest mobile phone market.

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Review: Delhi Belly won't get laughs from everyone

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

The film is a slick, madly crazy production that is mostly funny.