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After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The US and India continue to use their deepening relationship to build new partnerships within and beyond the Indo-Pacific.'

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

For Rs 14,900 (Rs 18,900 with the wireless charging case), they are a great gadget, says Veer Arjun Singh, but he has a few concerns.

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Lockdown 4.0 till May 31: What's allowed, what isn't

Rediff.com18 May 2020

States and Union Territories have been given the powers for delineation of Red, Green and Orange Zones as per COVID-19 situation, the MHA said. All shops, except those in containment zones and malls, will be allowed to open from Monday with staggered timings during lockdown 4.0, it said.

Air India for 10% cut in expat pilots' wages

Air India for 10% cut in expat pilots' wages

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Under pressure from its pilot unions, Air India is understood to have proposed a 10 per cent cut in the salaries of about 150 expat pilots currently on its rolls.

India-US ties: COMCASA and CAATSA are equally important

India-US ties: COMCASA and CAATSA are equally important

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'As far as acquisition of Russian equipment is concerned, with about 70% of Indian military equipment being of Russian origin, a sudden decision to abandon imports from Russia is not feasible,' points out Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

#GadgetWatch: Amazon Echo's new avatars are louder and smarter

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Amazon has launched its next generation of echo devices with new features and design.

It's possible! Romance on a shoe-string budget

It's possible! Romance on a shoe-string budget

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Here's how you can make your date feel special.

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Huawei not only unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones in Munic, Germany 19th September 2019 but also launched the Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Vision.

Will Nano succeed where China failed?

Will Nano succeed where China failed?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2009

Tata's small car Nano may not be able to enter Europe due to stringent safety and emission norms, leading German luxury carmaker Audi said joining the list of auto players, who are sceptical about the prospects of the world's cheapest car.

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

With China in mind, Abe departs with military pact with India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

With the signing of the pact, the Quad grouping of India, Japan, Australia and the US is set to gain more heft now, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Opposites DON'T attract when it comes to love: Study

Opposites DON'T attract when it comes to love: Study

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

People in relationships do not change each other over time, say researchers.

China coronavirus toll crosses 3,000, cases mounts to over 80,400

China coronavirus toll crosses 3,000, cases mounts to over 80,400

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for undiminished vigilance on the prevention and control work of the COVID-19 as the situation in the Wuhan City and Hubei Province remains severe

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Modi must oversee India's trade policy

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

India needs a National Trade Policy Council, chaired by a minister who reports directly to the PM, says Jayanta Roy, former economic advisor to the Union commerce ministry.

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Review: Ganesha Maththe Bandha

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

Ganesha Maththe Bandha is a clean and healthy comedy directed effectively by Phani Ramachandra. Anant Nag, Vinaya Prakash, Doddanna and Vijaya Raghavendra shine in their performances. Watch the film for a good two hour laugh.

Gaming: EA needs a WinCE software engineer

Gaming: EA needs a WinCE software engineer

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

EA Mobile has an opportunity for a WinCE Software Engineer. You will work with the EA studio engineering team to develop high quality mobile games, deploying and localising existing games for the Global markets.

Want to study engineering abroad?

Want to study engineering abroad?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

Manipal University's International Centre for Applied Sciences announces the Twinning Programme in engineering.

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Tejas makes arrested landing, India enters elite list

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An official statement said that the successful execution of arrested landing will pave the way for this indigenous platform to undertake Aircraft Carrier landing demonstration onboard the Indian Naval Aircraft Carrier, Vikramaditya.

Chevrolet Spin to hit India roads in 2017

Chevrolet Spin to hit India roads in 2017

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Chevrolet Spin will likely be powered by a Fiat-sourced 1.3L diesel engine

Dipika romps into semi-finals

Dipika romps into semi-finals

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Top seed Dipika Pallikal brushed aside the challenge of Nouran El Torky of Egypt to advance to the semi-finals of the 13th World Junior Squash Championships in Chennai on Friday. Playing before a cheering crowd, the Indian beat the fifth seeded Egyptian 11-5, 4-11, 11-8, 11-6 in 37 minutes. She faces 13-year-old fourth seed Nour El Tayeb of Egypt in Saturday's semi-finals.

Rediff iShare launches open platform initiative

Rediff iShare launches open platform initiative

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The new apps, developed by both Indian and international application developers, include dedicate a song -- an app that lets users to share songs they find on Rediff iShare platform; a quiz app based on popular Indian movies and a fan club app, OMG! Its SRK (Oh My God! It's Shah Rukh Khan) that lets users answer questions, watch videos, listen to music and view photos of the Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. Users can add these apps to their user profile page and share it.

Mumbai docs flew in equipment for PM's surgery

Mumbai docs flew in equipment for PM's surgery

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Doctors from Asian Heart Institute at Mumbai, who performed the bypass surgery on the Prime Minister at AIIMS here, brought their own equipment as they did not want to take any chances with the compatibility and availability of instruments. The 11-member team comprising anaesthetists, ICU specialists and nurses led by cardiac surgeon Dr Ramakant Panda, came with about 20 boxes of equipment from Mumbai to perform the coronary artery bypass surgery.

Why the world is worried about India

Why the world is worried about India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'The feeling is growing that if India slips in the realms of liberal tenets, it will be a tragedy not only for the country, but also for the world because it will lose a remarkable role model,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Why banks want RBI to delay IndAS roll-out

Why banks want RBI to delay IndAS roll-out

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

They have cited higher capital for bad-loan provisioning, pending legislative amendments, and delay in finalising rules by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as some of the reasons.

Govt claims final say in KG gas pricing

Govt claims final say in KG gas pricing

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

The Union government today filed a fresh affidavit in the Bombay high court, which is hearing a dispute over supply of gas from Krishna Godavari basin, stating that any sale price less than $ 4.2 per mmBtu is not compatible with decisions taken by a ministerial panel.

Now, an e-mail that talks to you!

Now, an e-mail that talks to you!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

Imagine shooting an e-mail to an office colleague just by giving verbal instruction to a device fitted in your car as you drive to work.

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Cong-JD-S govt a case of can't stay together, can't live apart?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Personal differences between the two alliance partners, Congress insiders say, are owing to Kumaraswamy's style of functioning. He, unlike his father, is suspected to have a soft corner for the BJP, reports Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

US okays sale of 2 missile defence systems for PM's Air India One

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Once installed, the LAIRCAM system increases crew-warning time, decreases false alarm rates and automatically counters advanced intermediate range missile systems.

Romance tips, from Yash Chopra

Romance tips, from Yash Chopra

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The King of Romance has a sure-fire way of winning over women. And here's how.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

#GadgetWatch: Is the GoPro Fusion worth Rs 57,000?

#GadgetWatch: Is the GoPro Fusion worth Rs 57,000?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The camera sports two spherical, 18-megapixel wide-angle fisheye camera lenses on the back and front that protrude just a little too much, making them vulnerable to scratches, says Khalid Anzar.

An improved MiG-29 provides much-needed boost to IAF

An improved MiG-29 provides much-needed boost to IAF

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

The Russian origin aircraft, now capable of effecting mid-air refuelling, is compatible with latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional attacks.

Trade watchdog seeks explanation on Jet, Etihad pact

Trade watchdog seeks explanation on Jet, Etihad pact

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

The deal, involving Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad's purchase of 24 per cent stake in Naresh Goyal-led Jet Airways, was approved last month by the Competition Commission of India.

Why Honda Gold Wing could be your dream bike

Why Honda Gold Wing could be your dream bike

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The Honda Gold Wing has outstanding presence, a punchy engine and all the necessary features a person could dream of. The ride is exceptionally comfortable and also fun.

More and more Indians may migrate to Canada

More and more Indians may migrate to Canada

Rediff.com12 May 2008

With friendlier and more compatible immigration policies being mooted by Canada, the number of Indians wanting to migrate is expected to increase, a top official of the World Wide Immigration and Consultancy Services said.

Bebo developers deal blow to Google

Bebo developers deal blow to Google

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Bebo, founded by Michael and Xochi Birch, said it had made its platform compatible with Facebook's. This will allow developers to make applications, such as movie ratings and photo-sharing tools, work on both sites with the minimum of alterations.

Bejan Daruwalla, on Abhiwarya

Bejan Daruwalla, on Abhiwarya

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla cautions against superstitions about Aishwarya Rai.

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

US House begins impeachment hearing against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'The Democrats have stacked the deck against President Trump and the Republicans. They have leaked out everything,' Trump said in a series of tweet.

Chandrashekar Swamy: Ash, Abhi must wed before Mar

Chandrashekar Swamy: Ash, Abhi must wed before Mar

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The guru claims that the wedding should take place on February 19, like he had predicted.

Is your cell phone safe?

Is your cell phone safe?

Rediff.com21 May 2007

A look at the increasing problem of cell phone security. Between hackers and lost phones, you have a lot to worry about! Read how to protect yourself.

Rajini and I should ponder over tie-up: Haasan

Rajini and I should ponder over tie-up: Haasan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

"I (have) already told you. Only time will answer all these questions," Rajinikanth said.