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Petition in Delhi HC to block Libgen, Sci-Hub
By Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2020 11:06 PM IST

One limb is good enough to shoot for the stars: Pooja Agarwal
By Shara Ashraf Prayag
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 02:44 PM IST
Whatever you are left with is everything, says this specially-abled shooter whose YouTube channel is helping many to learn how to live independently

Cyble expands technical leadership
PUBLISHED ON DEC 02, 2020 04:26 PM IST
Cyble has appointed Arnab Chakraverty as Director, Products. He comes with over 15 years of experience, including more than 12 years in the cybersecurity domain.

Ex-IAS officer Santosh Babu joins Kamal Haasan’s party ahead of Tamil Nadu polls
By Divya Chandrababu | Hindustan Times, Chennai
UPDATED ON DEC 01, 2020 05:53 PM IST
A 1995 batch officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, the former officer said he had pondered over Haasan’s offer to join the party for the past six months.

On the Move - A story of a relentless entrepreneur by Hari Khemka, Chairman CP Plus
PUBLISHED ON NOV 26, 2020 02:43 PM IST
The book entails the journey of Hari Khemka’s life and how he went on to become a serial entrepreneur.

Chitkara University hosts leadership talk on Atmanirbhar Bharat
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2020 12:48 AM IST
Top industry leaders were invited to layout challenges and share a potential roadmap for creating a self-sufficient nation with respect to industrial output, skill enablement, and service-sector growth

The end of Inspector Raj in India’s IT sector
By Rahul Matthan
UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2020 07:15 PM IST
The cadres of bureaucrats whose sole business it was to manage this obscure corner of the regulatory landscape will have to be disbanded and put to better use elsewhere.

Centre sets up committee for ‘transparent’ TRPs amid manipulation row
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2020 08:36 PM IST
The decision comes a little over two weeks after the Parliamentary panel on Information Technology, chaired by Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, took up the issue of Television Rating Points (TRPs).

Govt pulled up by RTI body over evasive reply on Aarogya Setu. It clarifies
By Deeksha Bhardwaj | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2020 07:39 PM IST
The government said that Aarogya Setu was developed in record time to combat the prevailing Covid-19 outbreak and its source code and the names of those associated with developing the app are available in the open domain.

IT ministry pushes for AI boost in India
By Deeksha Bhardwaj | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 20, 2020 03:07 AM IST
The project, estimated to cost about Rs 2,000 crore, will include setting up a Centre of Excellence for artificial intelligence and benefits to encourage AI startups.

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution, says Mukesh Ambani
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 08, 2020 04:17 PM IST
The richest Indian man, who heads the nation’s most valuable company Reliance Industries Ltd, said his group’s telecom and digital unit Jio was conceived to provide the key ingredients needed to lead the fourth industrial revolution.

Over 50% mobile, electronic manufacturers registered with BIS are Chinese: Govt
By Deeksha Bhardwaj | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON SEP 22, 2020 03:03 PM IST

Haryana home minister strips ADGP rank officer of all charges
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times/Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2020 10:16 PM IST
Anil Vij was upset with ADGP Arshinder Singh Chawla for not complying with his orders, including proposals to transfer police officials.

MNNIT scholar generates power from Ganga soil
By K Sandeep Kumar | Hindustan Times, Prayagraj, Prayagraj
UPDATED ON AUG 18, 2020 12:09 PM IST
Using this technology, Prasad successfully charged a 12-volt battery, converted the generated current into AC with a voltage of 230 volts, and illuminated an electric bulb for nine hours.

Govt to appoint an IT firm to implement a single window system
By Rajeev Jayaswal | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 12, 2020 10:04 AM IST
While the basic blueprint of the system is ready, a seamless digital interface needs to be created for the smooth functioning of the single-window platform.

Suspension of net services on House IT panel’s radar
By Deeksha Bhardwaj | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 12, 2020 12:25 AM IST
The comments also come against the background of an increase in the number of Internet shutdowns in the country -- usually for law and order, or security considerations.

Wipro chief Rishad Premji says firm has no plans for layoffs
By Ayushman Baruah | Mint, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON JUL 13, 2020 11:20 PM IST
Globally, the information technology (IT) industry has witnessed massive layoffs in recent months as business slowed down.

Banned apps told to disclose location of centres, data collection method
By Deeksha Bhardwaj | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2020 01:35 AM IST
A questionnaire seeking the details was sent by the ministry to the parent companies of the apps on Wednesday so that more information can be collated as a follow-up to the ban, which came amid border tensions between India and China.

PM Modi pushes for homegrown apps, urges IT workforce to take up challenge
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Sabir Hussain | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 04, 2020 04:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged India’s IT workforce to take part in an innovation challenge to “code for an Aatmanirbhar Bharat”.

Covid-19: How tech can ensure equity in education
By Alok Mishra
PUBLISHED ON JUL 02, 2020 08:40 PM IST
Blended online learning can remove barriers, and take education to girls, marginalised groups and remote areas

After the ban, what next for India’s digital ecosystem | Analysis
By Vivan Sharan
UPDATED ON JUN 30, 2020 07:03 PM IST
To overcome weaknesses, foster innovation in the private sector; increase State capacity to govern new markets

Aarogya Setu to be coupled with another IT-driven tool to boost surveillance, contact tracing in Delhi
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 24, 2020 06:11 PM IST
As per the orders issued by the Directorate General of Health Services in Delhi on Monday, all the chief district medical officers and surveillance officers of all the districts have received a revised response plan which prescribes use of Aarogya Setu coupled with ITIHAS system for cluster projection.

Finvasia Ventures into real estate, launches its first project
UPDATED ON JUN 04, 2020 07:22 PM IST
The project is a 8-storey commercial building spanning across 100,000 sq. ft. in Sector 74, Mohali, Punjab and is available for leasing to IT and ITES companies.

Health care can be the next IT sector: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
By Goutam Das | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2020 04:46 AM IST
On regulatory reforms, Mazumdar-Shaw said digitisation would make life easier for businesses. “It cannot be business as usual.

Battling the ‘locker room’ mindset| HT Editorial
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON MAY 06, 2020 01:12 PM IST
Schoolboys have been found glorifying rape. Patriarchy has percolated to the next generation

IT, ITES firms’ employees can work from home till May 31: Ravi Shankar Prasad
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 29, 2020 01:04 AM IST
International call centres, business process outsourcing and knowledge process outsourcing centres, e-learning sites, billing centres and medical transcription companies are covered by the relaxed rules.

Lockdown Diaries: Punjab; standing between hunger and India by Amandeep Sandhu
By Amandeep Sandhu | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON APR 22, 2020 04:44 PM IST
The nation needs to build efficient medical systems and value the farmer who provides food security

Why brands are jumping on to the OTT bandwagon?
UPDATED ON APR 21, 2020 03:58 PM IST
From smartphones to smart TVs, India has been the fastest to warm up to digital media and this has paved the way for massive growth of OTT segment. While most of these platforms offer ad-free content, almost all original series feature an abundance of product placements and brand integrations. If you have still not given a thought to OTT as an advertising platform, it’s time you do!

Karnataka hints at allowing tech firms to start limited operations from Monday
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Bengaluru
UPDATED ON APR 17, 2020 08:20 PM IST
According to state primary and secondary education minister Suresh Kumar, 44 new cases - the largest single day jump - were reported since Thursday.

Covid crisis temporary brake, it will improve: Prakash Javadekar
By Amandeep Shukla | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON APR 17, 2020 05:59 AM IST
The coronavirus crisis will be just a temporary “brake”, information and broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar, said, explaining that the government is trying to save lives even as it keeps an eye on the economy.