Upgraded Aakash tablet to be launched next month: Sibal

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 15:21

A faster and enhanced version of low-cost tablet PC, Aakash, would be launched next month, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said on Tuesday.

Not violated agreement, Datawind yet to pay: Quad Electronics

Last Updated: Monday, April 16, 2012, 23:55

Quad Electronics, the contract manufacturer of world's cheapest tablet Aakash, Monday said it has not been paid for its work by the tablet maker, Datawind.

Aakash tab maker alleges Quad violated agreement, serves notice

Last Updated: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 17:30

Datawind, the maker of the world's cheapest tablet Aakash, Sunday said it owns the copyright of the tablet and alleged that contract manufacturer Quad Electronics was violating its right by signing a direct agreement with IIT-Rajasthan for development of the device.

IIT Jodhpur loses Aakash deal to IIT Bombay

Last Updated: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 13:33

IIT Jodhpur has lost the ambitious Aakash tablet deal to IIT Bombay, an Indian newspaper reported.

DataWind wins UK`s innovation award for $35 tablet

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 22:59

DataWind, the maker of low-cost tablet UbiSlate, has been presented the UK`s most innovative mobile company award by the British government.

Aakash tablet powers DataWind to win UK’s innovation award

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 22:47

DataWind, the maker of low-cost tablet UbiSlate, has been presented the UK's most innovative mobile company award by the British government.

Aakash 2 to go expensive with better features?

Last Updated: Saturday, February 11, 2012, 20:23

This news might disappoint a lot of Aakash tablet enthusiasts. The much hyped tab may now come with enhanced features but it may pinch on your wallet.

Production base of Aakash to be diversified: Sibal

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 22:53

The low-cost Aakash tablet PC will be made completely indigenous and its production base diversified, HRD Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday said.

Govt to scrap Aakash deal with IIT

Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 15:12

The public sector companies will handle the future tendering process and procurement of upgraded version of Aakash2 tablets.

DIT gears up to handle upgraded Aakash-II tendering process

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 21:15

HRD Ministry has entrusted the IIT to develop and procure the tablet.

Digital comics launched for Aakash tablets

Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2012, 22:46

Indian Army Chief V K Singh today launched the digital version of Indian War Comics (IWC), which will be available for users of upcoming version of Aakash tablet PC.

Datawind to push for 'Made in India' Aakash in next tender

Last Updated: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 11:32

Datawind, the maker of the lowest priced tablet 'Aakash', Sunday said it will request the Human Resource Development Ministry to include 'Made in India' clause in the proposed tender for the low-priced device.