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Spice offers dual-SIM handset at Rs 18,499

Spice offers dual-SIM handset at Rs 18,499

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

BK Modi group firm Spice Mobiles on Monday launched a Windows-enabled dual-SIM handset 'Spice D-1111' priced at Rs 18,499.

Jio effect: Airtel offers free incoming on international roaming

Jio effect: Airtel offers free incoming on international roaming

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Airtel on Wednesday said its customers can enjoy free unlimited incoming calls on international roaming while travelling to popular destinations like the US, Canada, the UK and Singapore.

Go paperless. Use DigiLocker

Go paperless. Use DigiLocker

Rediff.com10 May 2019

In DigiLocker, a user can get different government departments to issue documents in digital format. At present, there are 117 such issuers. You can get PAN, Aadhaar, vehicle fitness certificate, vehicle tax receipt, class ten and twelve mark sheets, driving licence, caste certificate, ration card, birth certificate, college degrees and diplomas, marriage certificate, and many more.

Lukewarm response to new Apple iPhones in India

Lukewarm response to new Apple iPhones in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Demand is expected to grow as most customers await a drop in prices.

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

'We are at our best when we set the pace'

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'If you look at voice and data realisations in India, they are the lowest in the world.'

So where do poor students go for NEET coaching classes?

So where do poor students go for NEET coaching classes?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Clearly, all of the NEET coaching classes are beyond the capacity of a child from a BPL family.

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

From spending a little less than three hours on making voice calls, Indians are spending well over 5 hours. So, while people make more calls, they are spending less than ever, reports Romita Majumdar.

Behind Voda-Idea merger looms Ambani

Behind Voda-Idea merger looms Ambani

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Every service provider, say analysts, now needs to make a much larger investment, and therefore needs a much larger share of the market to be profitable.

Motorola multimedia handset @ Rs 4,200

Motorola multimedia handset @ Rs 4,200

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

MOTOYUVA W396 phone can be used even without inserting a SIM card. There is no need to search for a SIM card to use the camera, MP3 player, or FM radio. It offers a storage capacity of 1,000 contacts and 750 SMSs," said Motorola mobile devices' product and solutions director for India and Southwest Asia Faisal Siddiqui.

Should you go for Android Go?

Should you go for Android Go?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Ashish Narsale explains how Google's Android Go could benefit billions of smartphone users with not so powerful hardware and save on their data costs

The cheapest 4G smartphone comes to India

The cheapest 4G smartphone comes to India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Should you buy it because it costs just Rs 6,990? We present top 10 things you must know about the Lenovo A6000 to help you decide.

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Crisis grips world's cheapest, biggest telecom market

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

When on October 24, the Supreme Court, on a petition moved by the government, ordered payment of past dues according to its new definition of AGR, the country's second-biggest carrier Vodafone-Idea Ltd warned of shut down if no relief is given. The total dues for the industry ran into a whopping Rs 1.47 lakh crore. For an industry that has come from 7-8 operators to just three private players and state-owned fourth operator, the warning by Vodafone-Idea sounded like a death knell.

Valentine's Day SMS contest

Valentine's Day SMS contest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Valentine's Day SMS contest on rediff.com. SMS VL followed by space followed by your romantic message to 57333. We'll be picking five lucky winners with a penchant for poetic messages, which will be published right here on rediff.com.

A look at the latest, hottest mp3 player

A look at the latest, hottest mp3 player

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Apple recently launched the latest version of the mp3 player complete with video camera, mic and speaker.

Slumdog Millionaire in your right pocket

Slumdog Millionaire in your right pocket

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

For one, in India the digitisation of content, at least from a scale point of view, is only now beginning to take off.

Is Redmi Note 3 better than Lenovo K4 Note?

Is Redmi Note 3 better than Lenovo K4 Note?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

By comparing seven important features of both the smartphones, Mohnish Borah finds out that the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 has some serious features to give Lenovo K4 Note a stiff competition in the Rs 12,000 price range.

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Apple iPhone India launch likely in Sept

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

The Cupertino, California-based company, according to Apple retail sources, said initially the 8 GB version of the much-hyped touchscreen device -- which combines Wi-Fi capabilities with a powerful email client, TV feeds, online music store and map-based location guide -- will be launched at a price ranging between Rs 27,200 and Rs 28,000.

Undoing Jammu and Kashmir's integration

Undoing Jammu and Kashmir's integration

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

The new legislation on J&K puts a cloud over the state's constitution, through which the state became `an integral part' of India, says David Devadas.

Jio led to fall in profitability of incumbent telcos: Survey

Jio led to fall in profitability of incumbent telcos: Survey

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The adjusted gross revenue (earnings from sale of telecom services) of the top three telecom companies in India - Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular declined by 7.98 per cent, 5.14 per cent and 4.91 per cent respectively during third quarter of 2016-17.

Davis Cup: Ward subdues Isner to give Britain 2-0 lead

Davis Cup: Ward subdues Isner to give Britain 2-0 lead

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

James Ward defied the odds to beat American marathon man John Isner.

Several Australian schools in lockdown over bomb threats

Several Australian schools in lockdown over bomb threats

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

A number of schools in Australia were put under lockdown and students evacuated after "numerous threats" made to them as they opened on Friday after the long Christmas holiday period, sparking multiple police operations.

Motorola to sell smartwatch for Rs 17,999

Motorola to sell smartwatch for Rs 17,999

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Samsung's Gear Live is available in India for about Rs 15,900, while LG's G Watch is priced at Rs 14,999.

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Samsung launches 4G-enabled Galaxy Alpha smartphone

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The company plans to bring more 4G-enabled devices in near future in a lower price range.

Want to buy an iPod? Fly to Australia!

Want to buy an iPod? Fly to Australia!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Australia has emerged as the world's cheapest place to shop an iPod following steep decline in the Australian dollar that is expected to give an impetus to country's trade competitiveness, according to a new study.

Nokia eyes larger share in India

Nokia eyes larger share in India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Nokia is targetting a bigger share in the domestic market, with integrated navigation services to its customers.

Why Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is a good buy at Rs 37k

Why Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is a good buy at Rs 37k

Rediff.com1 May 2017

With Samsung Galaxy S8+, another phablet with screen size north of 6 inches, slated to release with a price tag of Rs 65,000, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is not half bad an option costing only Rs 36,990 in comparison, says Himanshu Juneja

Asus X541U: A budget-friendly big screen laptop

Asus X541U: A budget-friendly big screen laptop

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

If you are looking for an affordable big screen laptop that is not too heavy, the Asus X541U is worth considering.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Despite a couple of flaws Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos remains a superior package and still stands out, contends Himanshu Juneja

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

'Preserving human life is most important thing right now'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

It is the first break in the four-year cycle for the summer Olympics since the 1940 and 1944 Games were cancelled because of World War Two.

Moto X has a brilliant design but lacks removable battery slot

Moto X has a brilliant design but lacks removable battery slot

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Voice control and motion actions are now under one app called Moto.

Will iPhone XR manage to revive Apple's fortune in India?

Will iPhone XR manage to revive Apple's fortune in India?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Costlier offers, high import duties and a realignment of its business and distribution continue to dent iPhone sales in India in 2018

Blackberry Passport can lure corporate customers

Blackberry Passport can lure corporate customers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The top flap provides access to the nanoSIM and microSD slots.

Army hospital in Srinagar gives a new lease of life to flood victims

Army hospital in Srinagar gives a new lease of life to flood victims

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

At a time when almost the entire healthcare infrastructure in Srinagar city has been rendered ineffective by the devastating floods, the Army's 92 Base Hospital has saved the lives of more than 300 people including 35 newborns.

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

India wants world to work with urgency on climate, says Modi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that India wants the world to work with urgency to agree on a comprehensive, equitable and durable agreement at the summit.

Can Nokia 6 rebuild Nokia's fame?

Can Nokia 6 rebuild Nokia's fame?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Let's just say it upfront: the start-up HMD, which is now using the Nokia name, doesn't disappoint.

Is Apple iOS 8 a flop show?

Is Apple iOS 8 a flop show?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

On the contrary. The biggest iOS upgrade that Apple has released promises to take on the might of Android provided the company quickly fixes the bugs that users have been facing with iOS 8.

A flashy new pink mp3 player

A flashy new pink mp3 player

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Apple recently added a new pink nano to its line of iPod mp3 players. We highlight a few of its features.

'No info about terror plot on Kafeel's hard disc'

'No info about terror plot on Kafeel's hard disc'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

The police say they only found some 'Jihaadi literature' on the tapes.

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Nokia 8110 4G: The coolest things about the Matrix banana phone

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The famous Nokia 8110 comes back to life in a new avatar after 22 years!

Should you buy the HTC Desire 10 Pro?

Should you buy the HTC Desire 10 Pro?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

HTC's new offering gets the basics of a premium smartphone just right and if you're not too picky or flashy, this phone is for you.