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Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Kerala becomes India's first fully digitally literate state: CM Vijayan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Kerala has become the first state in India to achieve complete digital literacy, according to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Over 2.5 lakh volunteers contributed to this milestone, which included people of all age groups. The state plans to launch the second phase of the project soon, making all personal documents available in DigiLockers.

ZenFone 5: A tough competitor to Moto G

ZenFone 5: A tough competitor to Moto G

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

If it's priced anywhere around Rs 15,000, it can be a very good option for those who prefer large screens.

Google plans partnership with VeriFone Systems

Google plans partnership with VeriFone Systems

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

"Google, as part of its goal to allow shoppers to use their mobile devices, rather than physical credit cards, to pay for goods in retail stores, is working on a potential partnership with electronic-payments company VeriFone Systems Inc," The Wall Street Journal reported citing a source.

Is the Asus ZenFone 5Z better than the OnePlus 6?

Is the Asus ZenFone 5Z better than the OnePlus 6?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Asus ZenFone 5Z, which was unveiled at MWC 2018, Barcelona, finally arrives in India. Ashish Narsale gives you a sneak peek into what the phone has to offer.

Asus FonePad: For those who seek longer battery life

Asus FonePad: For those who seek longer battery life

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The camera is sub-par and you won't enjoy high-end games.

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Why Tharoor Gives The Congress A Headache

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The Kerala unit of the Congress instantly gets a headache when Shashi Tharoor lets loose one of his observations showering flowers on enemy territory. With every such action triggering controversy within a nervous Congress party, some feel it is high time Tharoor showed a degree of solidarity with the ideals of his party, notes Shyam G Menon.

I-bankers earn record Rs 493 crore from Hyundai IPO

I-bankers earn record Rs 493 crore from Hyundai IPO

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Hyundai Motor India Limited's (HMIL's) record Rs 27,870 crore initial public offering (IPO) may not have set the primary market alight with sky-high subscription levels, but it has spelled a windfall for the five investment banks steering the share sale. The Indian arm of the South Korean carmaker paid Rs 493 crore - 1.77 per cent of the issue size - in fees and commissions to the book running lead managers (BRLMs), marking the largest-ever payout for an IPO in the country.

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Asus ZenFone Selfie: 10 features you must know

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Touted as the smartphone for the Indian youth, here are the ten most important things you must know about the latest member to join the Zenfone family.

Astronomy Photographs of the Year

Astronomy Photographs of the Year

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Astronomy Photographer of the Year, an annual exhibition that showcases the world's greatest space photography, now in its 13th year, has announced its 2021 winners.

The new budget king!

The new budget king!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The ZenFone 2 Laser has turned out to be a solid option in the sub-Rs 10,000 category, says Himanshu Juneja.

'Smiley' face symbol 'privatised'

'Smiley' face symbol 'privatised'

Rediff.com14 May 2009

A Russian company has 'privatised' the popular 'smiley', the smiling face symbol popularly used by netizens to express their feelings, and will now seek royalty for its commercial use.

Sania to endorse Tata Indicom

Sania to endorse Tata Indicom

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

After endorsing Lotto, Malabar Gold and HPCL, tennis star Sania Mirza has been roped in by Tata Indicom with the launch of a limited edition of 'Signature Series' of handset called 'Sania Fone'.

Navy's reluctance to vacate spectrum may delay 5G auction

Navy's reluctance to vacate spectrum may delay 5G auction

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

The Indian Navy has expressed reservations in vacating 100 Mhz of the spectrum, proposed to be sold in the tender expected next year, sources said. This could delay the Centre's plans to proceed with the 5G auctions in 2022. A department of telecom (DoT) official said, "The Indian Navy is showing reluctance in vacating the spectrum from the 3.3 GHz-3.4 GHz band that it is using. "Unless there is some traction with them on this issue, we can't seek consultation from TRAI." The 3300 MHz-3600 MHz (or 3.3GHz-3.6GHz) will be auctioned for the first time in the proposed 5G auctions, likely next year.

Sunny Leone gets lost in a sea of love

Sunny Leone gets lost in a sea of love

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

The actress reaches superstar levels in Kochi!

Best smartphones to buy this festive season

Best smartphones to buy this festive season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Google's new Nexus models are hands down the show-stealers of the season.

8 hot gadgets worth checking out...

8 hot gadgets worth checking out...

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

A sneak review of eight gadgets-- Dell Inspiron 15R, MSI FX600, Micromax X550 3D Qube, Samsung 3D LED TV 9000, G-Fone 468, Dell Inspiron M501R, KYE Genius -- Traveler 900 Mouse and Samsung Wave. Here's what's hot and what's not in these gadgets...

Tatas shut handsets unit

Tatas shut handsets unit

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

What consolidation of telcos mean for the customers

What consolidation of telcos mean for the customers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

The Indian market is more in sync with mobile markets of advanced countries like the UK, Japan, and South Korea, where there are fewer players - three to four.

Nokia 6.1 Plus and 5.1 Plus: Better than their competitors?

Nokia 6.1 Plus and 5.1 Plus: Better than their competitors?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what you need to know

Google Daydream View VR headset: What sets it back in India

Google Daydream View VR headset: What sets it back in India

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

At 6,499, the VR headset offers a comfortable and immersive VR experience, but it could have done much better with more supported smartphones and apps.

Redmi Note 3: A great phone at an affordable price

Redmi Note 3: A great phone at an affordable price

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The low price tag makes it a great buy for those who are looking for a performance-centric phone.

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Top 10 under Rs 10k: Budget-friendly Android smartphones

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

It's not just the price! These smartphones come loaded with great features too.

10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

These gadgets offer the best in price and features. Which one are you going to buy?

Watch out for these smartphones in 2016

Watch out for these smartphones in 2016

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Get ready for more firepower as smartphone makers plan to dazzle you with high processing power, bigger RAMs and of course, cameras that come with beastly megapixels.

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

They are the best value for money smartphones in India.

Why Asus Zenfone 2 doesn't deserve your attention!

Why Asus Zenfone 2 doesn't deserve your attention!

Rediff.com1 May 2015

The camera performance disappoints hugely and going by other specs, it won't be a surprise if Asus brings in quick price cuts to garner some extra attention.

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 4G smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

While you must have seen the 'Best 4G smartphones money can buy', here's another list for those who value money and yet don't compromise on quality of smartphones they buy!