Vijay C Roy

Stories by Vijay C Roy

Start-ups in Solan? Tech hubs bloom in unlikely places

Start-ups in Solan? Tech hubs bloom in unlikely places

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2016

Many state governments are ready with policies to promote entrepreneurs, backed by funding plans

Indian Railways mulls incubators to promote start-ups

Indian Railways mulls incubators to promote start-ups

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2016

On an annual basis, we'll seek out solutions to Indian Railways' most critical problems through 'innovation challenge': Suresh Prabhu

Are we serious about curbing pollution? Bah!

Are we serious about curbing pollution? Bah!

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2015

Govt may delay BS-V and -VI implementation by a year

Soon, smart tolling to iron out traffic wrinkles

Soon, smart tolling to iron out traffic wrinkles

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2015

The intention is to have a model with a single-clearing house.

India's longest river bridge in Patna to get a facelift

India's longest river bridge in Patna to get a facelift

Rediff.com   28 Oct 2015

The project is likely to cost Rs 1,900 cr for which govt might invite global bids.

Indian islands to be developed under Swiss challenge model

Indian islands to be developed under Swiss challenge model

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2015

Govt to soon appoint consultant to explore opportunities for shortlisted Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep island clusters.

Dual-mode tourist buses: Go Goa, the amphibian way

Dual-mode tourist buses: Go Goa, the amphibian way

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2015

Amphibian buses have a capacity to carry 32 persons and cost Rs 2 cr. Amphibian Tours plans to introduce six such buses for tourists over a year

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2015

These four entrepreneurs are motivated by a passion to make a difference in the society.

Central panel for revamp of MSP calculation

Central panel for revamp of MSP calculation

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2015

The panel suggests family head must be valued at skilled wage rates.

South Carolina seeks investment from India

South Carolina seeks investment from India

Rediff.com   15 Nov 2014

This is South Carolina's first trade and investment mission to India.

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

A 20-year-old entrepreneur's success story

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2014

Besides being a successful entrepreneur, he is the world's second youngest writer of books on ethical hacking.

Tata Tele to add 4,000 Wi-Fi spots in 9 Indian cities

Tata Tele to add 4,000 Wi-Fi spots in 9 Indian cities

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2014

The company plans to set up Wi-Fi spots in hotels, retail cafes, airports, stadiums, malls and government and education complexes.

How to make 1,245 tonnes of wool disappear without trace

How to make 1,245 tonnes of wool disappear without trace

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2013

National Spot Exchange data shows huge amount of wool going out of its warehouse, but a visit to the storage reveals a different picture.

New govt scheme to boost MSME sector

New govt scheme to boost MSME sector

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2013

The scheme aims to enhance the capabilities and competitiveness of MSMEs, besides promoting the use consultancy services by entrepreneurs.

Punjab MSMEs wants incentives

Punjab MSMEs wants incentives

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2012

Also seek 5-year tax holiday for SSIs, simplified procedures for SMEs, technology upgrade.

Maruti strike hits component makers

Maruti strike hits component makers

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2011

Company executive says 10-15 per cent of production has been affected.

US institute eyes India

US institute eyes India

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2011

In order to assist medium-size companies, California-based Adizes Institute will start its India operations this month

SMEs to hit a six with World Cup and IPL-4

SMEs to hit a six with World Cup and IPL-4

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2011

The two tournaments will see cricket bats and accessories of major players bearing the logos of Jalandhar companies like BAS and Ranson.

Government yet to make portals disabled-friendly

Government yet to make portals disabled-friendly

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2010

According to the data, out of over 5,000 government websites across the country, only six or seven are of use for persons suffering from visual, hearing, mental and other disabilities.

Net domain names in Indian languages soon

Net domain names in Indian languages soon

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2010

The department of information technology, Government of India will submit its proposal by next month to The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers, a non-profit organisation responsible for managing the internet's domain name system, including IP address space assignments based in California, USA.