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Google Nexus 9 looks absolutely stunning!

Google Nexus 9 looks absolutely stunning!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Google released the new Nexus 9 amid high expectations, and by the looks of it, the tablet looks like a worthy upgrade to last year's Nexus 7, says Himanshu Juneja.

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!

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The Jaguar XJL is now the oldest limousine in India, unlike its contemporaries which have recently been updated.

ACs, among India's top environment criminals!

ACs, among India's top environment criminals!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

When Bureau of Energy Efficiency certifies that an AC is star-rated, it does this based on the manufacturer's self or third party efficiency report, points out Sunita Narain.

Stylish Galaxy Alpha: Most attractive phone from Samsung

Stylish Galaxy Alpha: Most attractive phone from Samsung

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Sleek, classy, elegant and handy, the Alpha scores high on design.

13 cities in India among world's most polluted

13 cities in India among world's most polluted

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Pollution is impacting the lifespan of Indians.

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those looking for a dash of thrill

Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The reasons behind a spate of forest fires in the hills this year, though, could be multi-fold.

Diwali leaves Delhi choking on toxic air

Diwali leaves Delhi choking on toxic air

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Delhi woke up to the season's worst air quality as smoke from Diwali fireworks, coupled with moisture and nearly stagnant wind movement, shrouded the city in a thick cover of smog with respirable pollutants reaching perilous levels.

When beauty meets brains

When beauty meets brains

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

HTC Desire 326G Dual SIM is sure to grab a big chunk of budget smartphones market soon, says Shruti Puri

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Galaxy S7 is one of the most polished product to have been released by Samsung, says Himanshu Juneja

4 reasons why LG G4 is absolutely amazing

4 reasons why LG G4 is absolutely amazing

Rediff.com8 May 2015

LG G4 has surfaced as an upgrade to its earlier acclaimed avatar LG G3 and the latest flagship has amazing updates in all areas

Nexus 6: The six commandments

Nexus 6: The six commandments

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Nexus 6 promises a lot in terms of performance and quality.

An Italian head-turner this!

An Italian head-turner this!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Arun Nadar reviews the Moto Guzzi Audace, a uniquely-styled, Italian cruiser with great dynamics and exclusivity

When Shah Rukh Khan pulled an Aashiqui 2 on stage

When Shah Rukh Khan pulled an Aashiqui 2 on stage

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Sex jokes. SRK's lover boy act. Sonu Sood's washboard abs. The Happy New Year team went all out to woo their New Jersey fans with their SLAM! tour!

10 things you must know about the Moto G3

10 things you must know about the Moto G3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Here's what all this good-looking handset can do...

After Android Oreo 8.0 update: Is OnePlus 5T still the phone to beat?

After Android Oreo 8.0 update: Is OnePlus 5T still the phone to beat?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

What puts this reasonably priced flagship ahead of rivals?

How smart is Sony?

How smart is Sony?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

To take on competition from Motorola, Samsung and Apple, Sony recently launched two wearable devices: Smartwatch 3 and Smartband Talk. Shruti Puri finds out their worth

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.

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Did NDA govt help Vedanta's Tuticorin factory?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The environment ministry till May 2014 (still under UPA) ordered that cases like Vedanta's expansion plans need to consult people. But in December 2014, the NDA government reversed this position and in March 2015 the environment ministry extended Vedanta's environmental clearance till December 2018. This it did even while the question of the need for public hearing by projects in different kinds of industrial parks was being contested in the courts. This allowed the company to carry out construction.

6 airlines that offer the ultimate first-class amenities

6 airlines that offer the ultimate first-class amenities

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

With introduction of double-decked Airbus A380, the whole first class space has undergone transformation.

Meet Google Nexus 5X and 6P

Meet Google Nexus 5X and 6P

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

With both the Nexus phones touted to be the first to carry Android's Marshmallow edition, the latest offerings from Google seem tempting, but surely, gone are the days of cheap Nexus phones, says Himanshu Juneja

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Bangalore neighbourhood's toxic air threatens India's future

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Once called India's garden city, this upper middle-class residential area in Bangalore has India's most toxic air, says Devanik Saha, IndiaSpend.com.

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

These 16 STUNNING images show what lies beneath the deep, blue sea

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These are some of Rediff.com's favourites from all 80 award-winning photos.

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

8 things you must know about the iPhone 7

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The grapevine is abuzz once again as the Cupertino-based smartphone-maker gears up to launch the next iteration of the iPhone in September/October 2015.

Xiaomi Redmi 4: Should you buy it for 7k?

Xiaomi Redmi 4: Should you buy it for 7k?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The handset delivers on build quality, battery, design, ergonomics and a pretty decent display. The camera performance is not exactly ground breaking, but the price tag covers up for that slight blip, says Himanshu Juneja

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

What's behind Delhi's air pollution?

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Air toxics emissions are high from older vehicles.

The irony of green levies by courts

The irony of green levies by courts

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court imposed a green tax on trucks destined for other states but wanting to take a shorter route through Delhi.

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

The winners of Underwater Photographer of the Year

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Stunning photos have revealed incredible secrets of the underwater world, with the winners of the 2018 Underwater Photographer of the Year award announced. German photographer Tobias Friedrich has been named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018. More than 5,000 images were submitted this year by photographers from around the world. UPY was once again kind enough to share some of this year's honourees with us below, with captions written by the photographers.

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.

Criticality may mean death for Kudankulam's seas

Criticality may mean death for Kudankulam's seas

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

The first two units of the Kudankulam nuclear plant will discharge 6.3 billion litres of waste water every day right onto the beach. This discharge will trigger a slow-motion disaster that will poison beaches, devastate near-shore fisheries and choke the livelihood of fisherfolk in the vicinity, says Nityanand Jayaraman.

Paharpur Business Centre: Inside the 'healthiest' building in Delhi

Paharpur Business Centre: Inside the 'healthiest' building in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

A chat with employees at Paharpur gives you a brief glimpse into a happy and energetic workplace.

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Buy a retirement home five years in advance

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

These homes offer services that help lead a smooth retired life.

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

These projects are targeted at financially well-off and upwardly mobile Indians.

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Rediff.com27 May 2015

They belong to different budget segments but when it comes to features and looks these seven stand out in the crowd.

Redmi 2: Wow or not?

Redmi 2: Wow or not?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

While it is not a huge leap when compared to its predecessor, the company has succeeded in again taking few steps towards achieving the best smartphone there is in the sub Rs 10k category.

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.

Take that Xiaomi: Micromax Yu Yureka is here!

Take that Xiaomi: Micromax Yu Yureka is here!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

At Rs 8,999 Micromax's 4G phone is pitched against the likes of Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo. But will it steal the limelight from these budget-smartphone worthies?