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5 ways India can create MORE jobs

5 ways India can create MORE jobs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

We must work in the direction of an innovation and technology driven economy which could boost up creation of jobs and open advanced and newer avenues of employment within the country.

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Adapting to an inevitable digital intervention is India's only hope at beating a long-standing job crisis. To do so, focus on quality education and better skill development is fundamental, says Dr Yogesh Kumar Bhatt.

McLaren can challenge Red Bull: Button

McLaren can challenge Red Bull: Button

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

McLaren can deny Red Bull's Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel a fourth straight win, Jenson Button said at the Indian Grand Prix on Thursday.

5G: Future of mobile communication

5G: Future of mobile communication

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Revenue decline has left the operators with little money to service their mostly 3G and partly 4G infrastructure leading to poor data and voice quality.

Indians far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19: Vardhan

Indians far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19: Vardhan

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Vardhan said the ICMR is actively researching on reports of COVID-19 reinfection and although the number of such cases is negligible at this moment, the government is fully seized of the importance of the matter, the health ministry said in a statement.

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Clean Ganga project has a long way to go

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

'There will always be hiccups given that the Namami Gange programme is spread over different sectors and involves several agencies.'

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Oh to be rich and famous!

Looking forward to Windows 10

Looking forward to Windows 10

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Here's what to expect from Microsoft's latest operating system.

China wooing India for building high-speed rail networks

China wooing India for building high-speed rail networks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

India's move to opt for Japanese bullet trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route had raised concerns in China which is competing with Japan to build high-speed rail networks in India.

Government approves Rs 7,457 cr highway projects in 11 states

Government approves Rs 7,457 cr highway projects in 11 states

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Projects would be bid out shortly while work on them would start after acquisition of 90 per cent land

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.

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Trump govt taking fresh look at F16 sale to India: Lockheed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

"For several months, we've been working with President (Donald) Trump's transition and governance teams and leaders in Congress providing information on our many programmes and potential business opportunities-including the proposed sale of F-16 fighter aircraft to India," a Lockheed official said.

RBI keen to link home, auto loans with external benchmark

RBI keen to link home, auto loans with external benchmark

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Currently, banks follow system of internal benchmarks, including Prime Lending Rate, Benchmark Prime Lending Rate, Base rate and Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate.

Govt to revamp more airports

Govt to revamp more airports

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

Kumble's support for DRS was instrumental: ICC

Kumble's support for DRS was instrumental: ICC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

ICC's General Manager of cricket affairs Geoff Allardice on Thursday termed India coach Anil Kumble's role as "instrumental" in assessing the upgraded Decision Review System and his support proved to be pivotal in using the technology in the upcoming England series. Kumble, in his capacity as chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee, had gone to MIT where the engineers worked on the upgraded technology of DRS, which largely helped him convince BCCI to come on board for the England series.

US Congress weighs 'strategic plus' relationship with India

US Congress weighs 'strategic plus' relationship with India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Another crucial power group, the US legislative Congress, is increasing pressure for closer ties between Washington and New Delhi.

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

India's handset industry may cross 300-mn mark, close in on China

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

According to analysts, most of the growth in the smartphone space will come from existing users, who will be lured to upgrade their handsets as new features and technologies turn existing features redundant, says Arnab Dutta.

11 tech careers that can CHANGE your future

11 tech careers that can CHANGE your future

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

It is imperative that young aspirants consider career options that will guarantee job security -- roles that are centred around technology.

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

OnePlus 5T: What's better than OnePlus 5, what's not

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

It's a true budget flagship smartphone.

Asus ROG Strix Scar II: Exciting package for gaming on-the-go

Asus ROG Strix Scar II: Exciting package for gaming on-the-go

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Asus ROG Strix Scar II stands apart with its thin bezels, better battery and impressive audio - all worthy upgrades to the Strix Scar launched earlier this year, says Rahul Saha

Mahindra launches VR augmented showrooms

Mahindra launches VR augmented showrooms

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Using VR headsets, customers can go on virtual tours on the automobiles, and operate almost all aspects of the XUV 500 and the Alturas G4 without even getting into the vehicle, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

India, Israel vow to augment ties, jointly confront terrorism

India, Israel vow to augment ties, jointly confront terrorism

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

India and Israel on Tuesday vowed to upgrade their relations in all fields and work out a joint strategy to "checkmate" terrorism, while deciding on a roadmap to elevate cooperation in multiple areas like defence, agriculture, trade and hi-tech over the next two decades.

Android lovers, go for iPhone 6! Here's why

Android lovers, go for iPhone 6! Here's why

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Larger real estate, smacking hot operating system, powerful processor and secure environment that the latest iteration of iPhone offers, easily outweighs the advantages offered by Android smartphones, says Shruti Puri.

5 ways the IAF can be battle ready

5 ways the IAF can be battle ready

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

'While fighter pilots must not be sent into combat in inferior aircraft, an obsessive quest for outright combat superiority will leave an air force short of numbers,' says Ajai Shukla.

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Protests greet Nitish during Muzaffarpur hospital visit

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Kumar, who had been away in New Delhi since Saturday, returned to the state capital on Monday evening and held an emergency review meeting on the AES situation with officials.

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Video: Listen to Pehla Nasha, UNPLUGGED!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

'We don't make films which have scope for great music anymore.'

Under-production Sukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik

Under-production Sukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

There were no casualties, police said, adding both the pilots ejected safely before the plane hit ground.

The legend who built India's first radio telescope

The legend who built India's first radio telescope

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Even after five decades of use, the telescope at Ooty that Dr Govind Swarup designed and built continues to be the largest single frequency radio telescope in the world.

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

After 167 years, Railways to overhaul its signalling system

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

The Indian Railways is replacing its outdated signalling system with the latest automated train protection technologies - European Train Control System and Train Collision Avoidance System.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

50 new ITBP posts along China border, troops to learn Chinese: Rajnath

50 new ITBP posts along China border, troops to learn Chinese: Rajnath

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

There are 176 border posts along the India-China border at present.

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The company aims to be part of all smart city programmes in the country directly or indirectly and has come up with a host of India-specific products. Karan Choudhury reports.

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

As part of its expansion plans, Jio has announced the roll-out of Internet of Things (IoT) services in association with Samsung, which will help consumers and enterprises.

Make in India: Swaraj seeks Seoul's support

Make in India: Swaraj seeks Seoul's support

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

She said the government is preparing a blueprint to build 100 smart cities and to upgrade India's infrastructure

PIX: 11 brands that went for a makeover to succeed

PIX: 11 brands that went for a makeover to succeed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The bottom line is that it's all about the chase for the wallet, and to reach out to younger customers who have more money to spend than ever before.

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Why Dutee Chand wants to sell her BMW

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'Today, I don't have any cash!'

Can TikTok beat the swadeshi brigade and come back?

Can TikTok beat the swadeshi brigade and come back?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

TikTok is up against not just government sanction but also a set of feisty home-grown brands that have raised the 'vocal for local' banner to stake claim to the platform's vast small-town reach, point out T E Narasimhan and Sai Ishwar.

Jet Airways unveils special offer

Jet Airways unveils special offer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

Jet Airways on Saturday announced a special offer, which would enable its economy class passengers to upgrade to the business class by paying an additional amount of Rs 500 to 1,200 on the normal economy class fares.

Telcos, social media sites get a conscience call

Telcos, social media sites get a conscience call

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Facebook has over 600 million users worldwide while Twitter has slightly over 175 million users with 95 million tweets daily.

Coming soon: The new Samsung Galaxy A7, A5 and A3

Coming soon: The new Samsung Galaxy A7, A5 and A3

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Poised for a global release soon and priced between Rs 25,000-40,000 bracket, the refreshed versions of these A series phones will quite be head turners, says Himanshu Juneja.