Atmanirbhar and PLI: Why Modi's ambitious manufacturing targets are unachievable

Govt's focus is on pushing local production rather than becoming a global hub for the world, which are two different things. Surajeet Das Gupta reports. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Huawei can now participate in 5G trials in India

Huawei came under a cloud after allegations that the firm's electronic and telecom devices helped China spy on US corporations and agencies. The wait may be finally over for Chinese telecom gear......

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.''The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great......

Operators can look at network sharing to deliver high-quality service: Paolo Colella

The telecom sector is in the midst of another major shift as voice gives way to data.  Paolo Colella, the India head at Ericsson, the Swedish telecom multinational, talks to Malini Bhupta on......

Why Aussies face must-win situation against India...

New CA chairman to face tricky wicket in angst-filled Australia IMAGE: Aussies need to win to ease gloom on and off the field. Photograph: Cricket Australia With its brand in tatters after......

Tennis round-up: Nadal, Federer cruise in Montreal with No 1 ranking in sight

IMAGE: Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return against Croatia's Borna Coric during their Rogers Cup match at Uniprix Stadium in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Wednesday. Photograph: Minas......

F1: Vettel first Ferrari driver since Schumi to win Monaco GP

IMAGE: Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari celebrates on the podium after his win at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at Circuit de Monaco in Monte-Carlo, Monaco, on Sunday. Photograph: Dan......

F1 GP: Hamilton breaks record as he takes pole in Australia

Hamilton's flying lap of one minute 22.188 seconds set a new record at Albert Park but was only 0.268 seconds in front of German Vettel, offering the tantalising prospect of a competitive......

F1: Rosberg on pole in Baku after Hamilton hits wall

Mexican Sergio Perez qualified second for Force India but will drop five places due to an unscheduled gearbox change after he crashed in final practice on the Baku street circuit.   IMAGE:......