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Tata Harrier 2020: It can't get better than this!

Tata Harrier 2020: It can't get better than this!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Long have I waited for a car to replace the Tata Safari feel in driving, and this updated version of the Tata Harrier is just IT, exclaims Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

13 dead, over 81,000 evacuated as Cyclone Gaja batters Tamil Nadu

13 dead, over 81,000 evacuated as Cyclone Gaja batters Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

According to officials, ten men and three women died and 28 head of cattle perished in cyclone related incidents despite authorities evacuating as many as 81,948 people to 471 relief centres in Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Pudukottai and Tiruvarur districts.

Pak restrains airing of Ek Tha Tiger promos, reviews

Pak restrains airing of Ek Tha Tiger promos, reviews

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

A letter issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, country's media regulatory watchdog, to all satellite TV channels and cable networks last week said Ek Tha Tiger, set for world release on August 15, is "reportedly based on the activities of ISI and RAW".

Budget 2012: Impact on media is neutral

Budget 2012: Impact on media is neutral

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The impact of the Union Budget 2012-13 on the Media & Entertainment sector is neutral. The Budget did not address the issues of digitization, as the country shift from analog cable TV to digital. The budget has nothing to say for the Industry in general.

Several complaints force IOA to buy chairs, TV sets for team in Rio

Several complaints force IOA to buy chairs, TV sets for team in Rio

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

With the Games Organising Committee expressing its inability to provide additional chairs and TV sets, the Indian Olympic contingent's Chef de Mission Rakesh Gupta has now decided to buy them through the country's embassy in Rio de Janeiro. Hockey India President Narinder Batra had on Tuesday lashed out at Gupta and other IOA members for ignoring the complaints of players in Rio de Janeiro. "Following a request from our hockey teams to provide them with more chairs and TV sets, I had spoken and also written to the Organising Committee (OC) to do so," Gupta said in a press release.

8th day of GJM stir: Ambulance services hit, TV connections snapped

8th day of GJM stir: Ambulance services hit, TV connections snapped

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Ambulance operators were refusing to carry patients due to fear of harassment.

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Cyclone Amphan: Parts of Kolkata limp back to normalcy

Rediff.com26 May 2020

The Army was deployed in Kolkata and its neighbouring districts on Saturday, hours after the West Bengal government sought its help for immediate restoration of essential infrastructure and services in the state.

Kashmir continues to burn on day 9; Centre rushes 2,000 additional CRPF troops

Kashmir continues to burn on day 9; Centre rushes 2,000 additional CRPF troops

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Here are the latest updates from the Valley.

9 DIY maintenance tips for your bike

9 DIY maintenance tips for your bike

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

You can spruce up your two-wheeler without spending a dime. Go ahead, make your bike feel important.

Satellite piracy sends strong signals to India

Satellite piracy sends strong signals to India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

A pirate can assemble a system -- including a dish, a receiver and a decorder (together called an STB) for as low as Rs 900-1,000. This, tuned into different frequencies, can steal signals of most of the DTH operators. According to IMI, which represents over 50 companies including big labels like Saregama, Tips, Venus and Sony Music, the music industry derives a substantial amount of their revenues from TV and Internet rights.

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Last-minute airfares rise 40% as rain disrupts Mumbai airport

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

On Tuesday 55 flights were diverted, over 200 flights were cancelled because of rain, low visibility and poor braking action on secondary runway

Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day': From behind the scenes

Flipkart's 'Big Billion Day': From behind the scenes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Flipkart has started working on it big day sale around six months ago.

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

An overhead television camera suspended by cables crashed to the ground in the Olympic Park on Monday, lightly injuring at least three people among the crowds below, the latest in a string of mishaps to hit South America's first Games. A TV news report showed two of the injured looking dazed, sitting on the ground near the heavy black camera housing. One woman, bleeding from her head as medics arrived, was taken away on a stretcher. The other walked from the scene wearing a neck brace.

Reliance Globalcom no longer for sale

Reliance Globalcom no longer for sale

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The unit of Reliance Communications may raise debt, equity

Want to access your computer from anywhere? Try iTwin

Want to access your computer from anywhere? Try iTwin

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Lux Anatharaman designed iTwin, a cable-less cable, which has two identical USB drives with which you can access files kept remotely in a PC. The idea behind iTwin is, "to make remote access simple and secure."

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

DMK goes for the kill in Stalin's Kolathur segment

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The DMK's campaign appeared to be the most visible with propaganda at a feverish pace across the segment for the April 6 assembly polls and Stalin is the party's chief minister candidate.

Is Pakistan President Zardari on his way out?

Is Pakistan President Zardari on his way out?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who suddenly left Islamabad for Dubai reportedly to undergo some regular medical tests, is said to be on his way out, apparently under pressure from the powerful army.

Zardari on way out? 'Minor heart attack' indicates he is: Report

Zardari on way out? 'Minor heart attack' indicates he is: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Quoting unnamed officials from the Obama administration, The Cable blog of Foreign Policy magazine said that growing expectations inside the US government are that Zardari may be on the way out. A former US official told the Cable that parts of the US government were informed that 56-year-old Zardari had a "minor heart attack" on Monday night and flew to Dubai via air ambulance.

BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide

BMW recalls 1.3 million cars worldwide

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The recall affects 5- and 6-Series BMWs built between 2003 and 2010, BMW said in a statement.

It's possible! Increase your sexual satisfaction with exercise

It's possible! Increase your sexual satisfaction with exercise

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

It's true! Your orgasm depends on multiple muscle activities.

WikiLeaks: 'Govt has succumbed to US pressure'

WikiLeaks: 'Govt has succumbed to US pressure'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2011

The main trend of these cables have shown that "our government has been succumbing to American pressures... particularly on foreign policy (with the government) accepting the broad thrust of US policies," CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat told media persons in New Delhi.

How Dangal TV beat Star and Zee

How Dangal TV beat Star and Zee

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Is Dangal TV a flash in the pan?

Broadcasters to split feed for DTH platform

Broadcasters to split feed for DTH platform

Rediff.com6 Sep 2008

Also plan to charge a premium on advertising.

US trooper accused in WikiLeaks case appears in court

US trooper accused in WikiLeaks case appears in court

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

Bradley Manning, a United States soldier accused of disclosing secret cables to WikiLeaks, made his first court appearance for a pre-trial hearing on Friday. His lawyers argued that the reserve officer presiding over the proceedings should recuse himself for perceived bias. The proceedings in a Maryland court are being held to determine whether Bradley, 24, should be tried on charges of staeling secret US cables and passing them over to WikiLeaks.

France unsure about Pak's nuclear deterrent: Wiki

France unsure about Pak's nuclear deterrent: Wiki

Rediff.com29 May 2011

France, not sure about Pakistan's nuclear deterrent, has decided against supplying nuclear energy technology to it, according to a secret United States diplomatic cable released by WikiLeaks.

Do NOT barter away national security

Do NOT barter away national security

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

'The most unfortunate part is that after precipitating the crisis situation on Tuesday, the government ducked and took help from Saudi Arabia and the UAE to 'de-escalate' the situation.' 'Make no mistake, this fateful move has grave implications.' 'You don't take help from the wolf to guard the sheep, right?' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US troops embedded with Pak forces: WikiLeaks

US troops embedded with Pak forces: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com21 May 2011

Contrary to Pakistani military's persistent assertion that it will not allow foreign troops to operate within the country, United States special forces were embedded with Pakistani troops for intelligence gathering and were also deployed on joint operations in their territory, according to secret US diplomatic cables.

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Govt frames new guidelines to regulate OTT, social media platforms

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The government on Thursday announced new rules to curb misuse of social media platforms, as it mandated firms to appoint grievance officer, disclose the first originator of the mischievous information and remove, within 24 hours, content depicting nudity or morphed pictures of women.

Pay Rs 249/month and get contents from other apps on Tata Sky

Pay Rs 249/month and get contents from other apps on Tata Sky

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The service will initially offer digital content from, Hotstar, Sun NXT, Eros NOW, Hungama Play via a single subscription fee of Rs 249 a month

Amazon resumes services in some cities, delivery delays to continue

Amazon resumes services in some cities, delivery delays to continue

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The cities where services have resumed include Bengaluru, Mysore, Pune, Ludhiana, Noida, Gurugram, Raipur, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Industry experts believe it would be at least 4-5 days before the backlog of orders can be cleared.

US expressed alarm over substandard visa requests

US expressed alarm over substandard visa requests

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Much before the Tri-Valley University scam that affected many Indians was exposed in the United States, the American Consulate in Mumbai had expressed concern over the steep jump in lesser qualified student visa applications, a leaked US diplomatic cable has said.

J&K politics as filthy as Dal lake: WikiLeaks

J&K politics as filthy as Dal lake: WikiLeaks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Politics in Kashmir is "as filthy as Dal lake" and corruption cuts across party lines, according to leaked United States diplomatic cables from India released by Wikileaks.

We saw people being bought for trust vote: Advani

We saw people being bought for trust vote: Advani

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Expressing deep displeasure over India's response to the WikiLeaks cables, veteran BJP leader L K Advani on Thursday said "even now, they (the United Progressive Alliance) should correct themselves".

Hudhud impact: Uprooted trees, electric poles litter streets

Hudhud impact: Uprooted trees, electric poles litter streets

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Gusty winds, uprooted trees, torn roofs of hutments and sheds and snapped electric cables bore testimony to the impact of severe cyclonic storm 'Hudhud' which hit Andhra Pradesh's coastal districts on Sunday.

Jaya scraps another DMK scheme; no more free TVs

Jaya scraps another DMK scheme; no more free TVs

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

The Jayalalithaa government in Tamil Nadu on Friday scrapped another pet scheme of the Karunanidhi regime by ending free colour TV distribution on which over Rs 3,600 crore was spent in the past five years.

CAS: MSOs set Dec 15 deadline

CAS: MSOs set Dec 15 deadline

Rediff.com5 Dec 2003

The cable industry on Friday set a deadline of December 15 for implementing the much-delayed conditional access system in South Delhi zone.

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Cyclone Yaas: 20 lakh evacuated; 4 dead

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The location of the landfall is north of Dhamra and south of Bahanaga, close to Bahanaga block, on the coast, around 50 km of Balasore, he said.

Army will misuse aid, feared Pak govt: WikiLeak

Army will misuse aid, feared Pak govt: WikiLeak

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Pakistan's civilian government complained to the United States that it was being kept in the dark about American funding to the military and that money provided for the war on terror had been used for other purposes, according to secret US diplomatic cables released by WikiLeaks.