News for 'r&d'

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Airtel and Jio go head to head in battle for 5G

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

The Big Two telecom companies have accelerated their moves towards this next-gen technology, though they have chosen very different routes to getting there.

Yamaha postpones Rs 1,500-crore Chennai plant by one year

Yamaha postpones Rs 1,500-crore Chennai plant by one year

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

The Chennai facility will produce both bikes and scooters.

Why Nokia is losing the smartphone game

Why Nokia is losing the smartphone game

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Ismail A Muhsin analyses why Nokia is losing out to other rivals in the smartphone market. However, he believes that the Finnish giant has the potential to outsmart competition.

Wipro Tech may lay off 85 people in R&D

Wipro Tech may lay off 85 people in R&D

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

After considering all options, the company has decided to enter into a negotiation with the employees, given the challenging industry situation in telecom R&D.

Chennai may become India's Detroit soon

Chennai may become India's Detroit soon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

With investments of $3 billion and a new national testing-R&D facility, the city is putting India on the global auto map.

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Aero India 21: Fewer flying displays

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

For the defence ministry, Aero India 2021 is an opportunity to show its commitment to the prime minister's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

'I can't see an Elon Musk anywhere in India'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'Saying the private industry will come and transform India's space programme is real moonshine!'

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Fellowships in Science & Technology

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Government of India Department of Science & Technology announces Boyscast Fellowship 2009-10.

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Honda cuts price of new Jazz to Rs 6 lakh

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

New model will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine.

Hackers targeting business secrets

Hackers targeting business secrets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Some hackers are starting to specialise in data stolen from corporate networks, according to research compiled by security firm McAfee.

Research budget not enough, China spending 20%, says DRDO chief

Research budget not enough, China spending 20%, says DRDO chief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

"A mere 5-6 per cent of defence budget for R&D is inadequate to meet the aspirations of India's defence needs especially when China spends about 20 per cent of their defence budget for R&D," said the DRDO chief.

Nestle: Noodle war may hurt

Nestle: Noodle war may hurt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

New variants and innovative product categories on the anvil to beat margin pressure.

Yamaha building scooter for India market in Japan

Yamaha building scooter for India market in Japan

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

India Yamaha Motors India is gearing up to foray into the fast growing scooter segment in the country with an all-new product that parent Yamaha Motor Corporation is developing specifically for the Indian market.

Long on intent, short on content

Long on intent, short on content

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

While the strategic focus of the budget on various matters is explicit, the process by which it will translate into a tangible outcome is still to be made unequivocal.

Army to purchase more lethal Arjun tanks

Army to purchase more lethal Arjun tanks

Rediff.com14 Apr 2010

New Arjuns will fire anti-tank missiles; have extra armour protection

Tatas to spend 1 billion on R&D

Tatas to spend 1 billion on R&D

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Four new products under the Jaguar brand are under development.

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

Panel for local production of currency paper

Panel for local production of currency paper

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The Finance Ministry should encourage local manufacturing of currency paper to check counterfeits and exempt its production from excise duty, a high level committee has said.

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'The wise men learn lessons in war.' 'The smart men learn lessons from others, it's only the foolish who learn the wrong lesson.'

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Most awaited gadgets in 2011

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Get Ahead reader Ismail A Muhsin crystal gazes and comes out with his list of the most awaited gadgets in 2011.

Natural gas: Industry expectations not fulfilled

Natural gas: Industry expectations not fulfilled

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Decision on Kirti Parikh recommendations will be taken in due course

How Samsung plans to recoup marketshare in India

How Samsung plans to recoup marketshare in India

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Samsung is betting on core capabilities like R&D to stay prepared for the new wave of technologies like 5G and IoT (internet of things).

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

MSIL would also focus more on bringing out models with auto gear shift technology.

Huawei to invest $2 billion in India in 5 years

Huawei to invest $2 billion in India in 5 years

Rediff.com14 Dec 2010

Eyeing opportunities in the fast growing Indian telecom sector, Chinese vendor Huawei on Tuesday announced an investment of $2 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) in the next five years to set up an R&D centre, local manufacturing and other activities.

Foreign pharma firms ride R&D tax relief hope

Foreign pharma firms ride R&D tax relief hope

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Multinational drug companies with research interests in India may soon find the market more lucrative. The government plans to revive, and may extend to foreign companies, the income-tax exemptions enjoyed by Indian research and development pharma companies till 2007.

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

World's largest cell phone maker Nokia on Wednesday said up to 300 jobs would be cut in India by end of 2012, as the company embarks on restructuring that would affect 7,000 employees worldwide.

India's aerospace industry to boost economy

India's aerospace industry to boost economy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Over the last 16 years, India has seen more engineering and R&D investments in aerospace than the US or Europe.

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Maruti to hire at least 2,300 in 2 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

With induction of these people, the company's workforce will expand by about 27 per cent to nearly 11,000 employees.

Display advertisements are good: Google

Display advertisements are good: Google

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The search giant is keen to pocket a hefty slice of India's online advertising market, an Rs 1,300-crore (Rs 13-billion) market in 2011 that is set to touch Rs 3,400 crore (Rs 34 billion) by 2015 according to KPMG estimates.

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Ford Endeavour @ Rs 18 lakh: It's worth buying

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Ford, which has been known for its research capabilities, have found out the large untapped potential of this segment in India.

Akash for sale to wary of China nations

Akash for sale to wary of China nations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

India is pursuing sales to South East Asian countries that are wary of Chinese aggression, including Vietnam and the Philippines.

Outsourcing a bad word in Nasscom vocabulary

Outsourcing a bad word in Nasscom vocabulary

Rediff.com20 May 2010

It has apparent "negative connotations" in some mature markets such as the US.

Huawei says govt can inspect facilities any time

Huawei says govt can inspect facilities any time

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Denying rumour that it might be using its office premises to compromise crucial Indian data by planting spyware, Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei has maintained it was ready to cooperate with the government to have its facility inspected.

Bt food crop controversy is far from over

Bt food crop controversy is far from over

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Debates over introducing Bt brinjal, the first genetically modified food crop in India, might have taken a different turn if the government had taken note of studies by one of its own R&D bodies, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, showing that indigenous methods of controlling the notorious fruit and shoot borer can be as effective, cheaper and more environment friendly than using chemical pesticide.

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

How India can avoid being crippled by chip shortages

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Tata Motors recently cut the sales forecast of its luxury car brand, JLR, due to chip shortages, scaling down its production numbers from the earlier 120,000 units to 60,000-65,000 units by September, and leading to an almost 10 per cent fall in the company's stock. In May this year, Bosch India, too, had stated that chip shortfalls would impact its production, as supply chains were getting disrupted.

India has significant role in Adobe's transformation journey

India has significant role in Adobe's transformation journey

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Globally, the SME business is among the fifth and sixth positions for Adobe.

Want to earn Rs 80 lakhs a year?

Want to earn Rs 80 lakhs a year?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Many businesses hire blockchain developers to provide the finest solutions and establish new technologies by utilising their superior expertise.

EADS to open R&D centre in Bangalore

EADS to open R&D centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

European military consortium EADS Defence and Security on Tuesday said it will open a research and development centre in Bangalore within two years that will provide employment to 200 Indian engineers.

How Tamil Nadu has transformed to attract mega investment

How Tamil Nadu has transformed to attract mega investment

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

A team of more than 60 people under Neeraj Mittal, an IAS officer, was instrumental in getting up the New Industrial Policy 2021 targeting investments of around Rs 10 trillion by 2025.

Boeing to replicate US biz structure in India

Boeing to replicate US biz structure in India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

The US-based aircraft manufacturing giant will expand its manufacturing presence, launch subsidiaries and strengthen research and development (R&D) programmes in the country. Jeppesen, a subsidiary of Boeing, is close to setting up an office in Hyderabad, while another, Aviall, the company's spare parts subsidiary, already has operations from Noida.