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'Technology, infra key to second green revolution'

'Technology, infra key to second green revolution'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Green revolution and technology use should not be region-specific.

Indian software market up 10% to $4.7 bn

Indian software market up 10% to $4.7 bn

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Software market in India grew 10 per cent to $4.76 billion in 2013, driven by strong adoption of cloud or subscription-based services, research firm Gartner said.

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

India is the next China as appetite for smartphones defy global trend

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, recently stated that he sees India in the same position that China was seven to ten years ago

RCom, Aircel in talks to merge wireless biz

RCom, Aircel in talks to merge wireless biz

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The telecom industry is moving towards a five-plus one model.

$721 bn global mobile payment transactions likely by 2017

$721 bn global mobile payment transactions likely by 2017

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

Money transfers and merchandise purchases are expected to account for about 71 per cent and 21 per cent respectively, of total transaction value in 2013.

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Apple pulls a Google to get more Indian users on to its OS

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nearly 92% of the 250-mn smartphones run on Android.

Reliance turns to China to repeat cheap phone revolution in India

Reliance turns to China to repeat cheap phone revolution in India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

RIL has been talking to groups including Gionee, Huawei and Xiaomi

The secret behind Lenovo's success

The secret behind Lenovo's success

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Chinese phone maker has ensured its two brands - Lenovo and Motorola - do not cannibalise into each other's share.

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Brazil holds terror suspects, seeks leads about possible Olympic threat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Brazil held 10 presumed Islamist militants in isolation cells at a maximum security jail on Friday as police combed their computers and mobile phones for information about possible threats to next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

As prices fall, bullion dealers restock gold

As prices fall, bullion dealers restock gold

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Dealers expect prices to fall further, owing to an impending rate hike in the US

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Uber v Ola: How fight for Indian taxi market ended up in court

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Uber is suing Ola for $7.5 million to compensate for lost revenue and goodwill, alleging the Indian market leader created about 94,000 fake user accounts with the ride-hailing service and used them to make more than 405,000 false bookings

IT services industry goes slow on fresh recruitment

IT services industry goes slow on fresh recruitment

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Technology evolution forces private players to downsize operations.

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The prices of oilseed, coarse cereals & vegetables could also be affected.

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

How Brazil is planning to guard the Olympics against terror attacks

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The attacks that killed 130 people in Paris last November and 32 in Brussels in March forced a reassessment by Brazil's security forces. An anti-terrorism effort is now at the heart of their planning for the Olympics.

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Tech Mahindra's journey with Satyam so far

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

After taking over scam-hit Satyam, Techn Mahindra has made many structural changes in the latter to turn it around.

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Here are a few things to know about 'Jihadi John'

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.

New banks will open up fresh opportunities for tech firms

New banks will open up fresh opportunities for tech firms

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

With the advent of new banks, IT firms will get boostto their businesses.

Hay for cheese? Barter booms in cash-squeezed rural Greece

Hay for cheese? Barter booms in cash-squeezed rural Greece

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

A rising number of Greeks in rural areas are swapping goods and services in cashless transactions.

Infosys on a roll in Q3

Infosys on a roll in Q3

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Infosys is likely to put up a good show.

Why Modi's approach to financial inclusion is better

Why Modi's approach to financial inclusion is better

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

Within two weeks of the speech, the prime minister flagged off the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, and the day was marked by announcing its outcome on the very first day of its implementation.

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Right to privacy is deeply linked to national security

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Admittedly, EVMs too have a UID number and any convergence of data can make the secret ballot system a party of history, warns Dr Gopal Krishna in the 5th part of his series against Aadhaar.

How e-commerce firms are making money from 'returned' products

How e-commerce firms are making money from 'returned' products

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

High return rates in the e-commerce space are making a dent in the margins of e-retailers.

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker is banking on its platform-agnostic security and software products to make incursions in the market.

Why India must support start-ups

Why India must support start-ups

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

We need to make start-ups, instead of small businesses, part of the priority sector, says Shubhashis Gangopadhyay.

Festive discounts? Choose attractive offers with care

Festive discounts? Choose attractive offers with care

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Consumer durables and electronics companies are putting the final touches to their festive period plans.

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

It is betting on enterprise services and new launches to revive demand. But are the measures enough to steal a march on established players like Samsung and Micromax?

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