Stories with tag: Government

Wrist-Watch Styled Tracking Device Will Help Curb Sexual Crimes Against Women, Says Kapil Sibal

Prototype of the device which can send text message, track location, and record 30-minute clips expected to be ready by mid-2013.
Kamakshi S, 31st Jan 2013
Google Pledges Fight Over Government Access To Users' Email

Chief Legal Officer cited data showing that government requests for Google's user data increased more than 70 percent since 2009.
Reuters, 29th Jan 2013
Google Celebrates India's Republic Day 2013 With A Doodle

This is the third such commemorative logo for the occasion.
Kamakshi S, 26th Jan 2013
US Department Of Defence Invests $617 Million On Windows 8 Licenses

Set to save $70 million over a span of three years; says MS' tools meets "specific security needs of the Defence Department".
Kamakshi S, 03rd Jan 2013
2012 TechTree Wrap-Up Part 13 : Most Interesting Stories Of 2012

A mixed-bag year that told of some fun, silly, serious, and really interesting tales!
Kailas Shastry, 01st Jan 2013
2012 TechTree Wrap-Up Part 12: Facebook's Timeline In 2012

We look back at all the reasons that FB stayed in the limelight, all year long. If you are a Facebook junkie, this is a must read !
Kamakshi S, 01st Jan 2013
Rumour: Aakash 3 Will Feature SIM Slot, Linux Support

Tenders for the low-cost tab for students will be floated in February 2013.
Kamakshi S, 31st Dec 2012
2012 TechTree Wrap-Up Part 8: Five Tech Flops

Sometimes, what didn't work is as newsworthy as what did!
Jayesh Limaye, 28th Dec 2012
Opinion: Why Sec 66A Must Go?

It suppress thought, kills free speech, ensures that everybody knows that Big Brother is watching and through all of this makes sure there is no dissent in the society.
L Subramanyan, 22nd Dec 2012
India Will Soon Have Its 'Own' Operating System: Reports

Spearheaded by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the desi OS promises what Linux and Windows allegedly don't have.
Rizwan Memon, 21st Dec 2012
Chandigarh Professor Booked For Derogatory Remarks On Facebook

The arrested professor accused an IAS office of having extra-marital affairs.
Rizwan Memon, 19th Dec 2012
Are You Happy With These Online Govt Services?

Cumbersome tasks such as filing tax returns, getting you voter ID, or filing an RTI can now be done online. But is it worth your time?
Kamakshi S, 19th Dec 2012
Anonymous Defaces BSNL Website To Protest Against Sec 66A Of IT Act

Site was restored, but is apparently down again.
Jayesh Limaye, 14th Dec 2012
Apple Patents Leaf After Patenting Rectangle

"Only the paranoid survive."
RMR, 12th Dec 2012
India Successfully Test-Fires Single-Stage Agni-I Nuclear-Capable Missile

Surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile was tested for full range of 700 km.
Jayesh Limaye, 12th Dec 2012