Science, technology and innovation have become key factors contributing to economic growth in both advanced and developing economies. In the knowledge economy, information circulates at the international level through trade in goods and services, direct investment and technology flows, and the movement of people. Information and communication technologies (ICT) have been at the heart of…
The meeting of the United States-India Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Working Group, which promotes development in the ICT sector for mutual benefit was held in Washington, DC, January 14-15, 2015. The Participants noted that the ICT Working Group aims to strengthen collaboration between the governments and private sector of the two countries in the…
India and US have agreed to continue to explore the opportunities for collaboration on implementing India’s ambitious Digital India initiative, with the goal of enhancing digital infrastructure, deploying e-governance and e-services. The initiative is also aimed at expanding the diffusion and use of ICT as a tool to expand economic opportunity, boost productivity, create jobs,…
With little more than a week before U.S. President Barack Obama makes history as the first in his role to be Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations, officials from both countries testified to the importance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for “Digital India” (DI) and committed themselves to rapid progress in advancing…
A unique project by St Teresa’s College is continuously garnering laurels and winning accolades one after the other. The e-Jaalakam project, after pocketing the State Government Award for Innovation in Public Services a few months ago, has been selected for the National Award for ‘Outstanding e-governance Initiative by Academic and Research Institutions’ instituted by the…
A unique project by St Teresa’s College is continuously garnering laurels and winning accolades one after the other. The e-Jaalakam project, after pocketing the State Government Award for Innovation in Public Services a few months ago, has been selected for the National Award for ‘Outstanding e-governance Initiative by Academic and Research Institutions’ instituted by the…
The murder of the Charlie Hebdo staff in France last week has ignited impassioned debates about freedom of expression across the world. In India, the subject is too often seen as the irrelevant preserve of a few whiny artist types who should get a real job, when it is, in fact, about the right to think, speak and act,…
Mobile VAS company Spice Digital* has acquired 38.53% stake in the Noida-based online education provider Anytime Learning Private Limited for an undisclosed amount. The company said that post acquisition, Anytime Learning has become an Associate Company of Spice Digital. The terms of the deal weren’t however disclosed. It’s worth noting that Spice Mobility chairman Dilip Modi is also the executive board…
Top industry leaders and government officials on Friday called for increasing Internet use among the masses as they discussed emerging trends in a range of services from online ticket booking to e-governance. At the ninth India Digital Summit hosted by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) in New Delhi, the participants also…
Almost 1 billion more people will face a life of extreme poverty unless world leaders make progress on poverty and climate change at two crucial summits this year, according to a campaign backed by public figures such as Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai. The “action/2015” campaign was launched on Thursday by 1,000 groups – representing interests…