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Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Bengaluru International Airport's high-tech plan to cut congestion

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL

Aadhaar scheme not open to judicial review: Centre to SC

Aadhaar scheme not open to judicial review: Centre to SC

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The bench said that Aadhaar may pass the test of 'legitimate state interest', but the doctrine of proportionality has to be satisfied.

Jaitley gives big push to Digital India; no tax on PoS machines

Jaitley gives big push to Digital India; no tax on PoS machines

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The minister also exempted components from taxes to encourage domestic manufacturing of these devices.

UIDAI rejects reports about Aadhaar database being hacked

UIDAI rejects reports about Aadhaar database being hacked

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The UIDAI said that the claims lack substance and are baseless.

Will you buy the refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note7 for 20k?

Will you buy the refurbished Samsung Galaxy Note7 for 20k?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Take our poll!

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Coming soon: Aadhar-enabled transactions via phone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Through this mobile application, the handset will be used for authenticating biometrics of customers making Aadhaar enabled payment.

World Jr Chess: Narayanan shocks Polish GM Dragun

World Jr Chess: Narayanan shocks Polish GM Dragun

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

S L Narayanan, a regular visitor to Pune for the Maharashtra Chess League, has a reputation for shocking seeded players. On Thursday, in the fourth round of the LIC World Junior Chess championships, at the Hotel Hyatt, the teenager from Kerala played true to his reputation and stunned Polish Grandmaster Kamil Dragun.

Aaadhar can do little to stop banking frauds: SC to Centre

Aaadhar can do little to stop banking frauds: SC to Centre

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

The attorney general told the apex court that the invasion of privacy was very minimal in Aadhaar and it may not even be considered as an invasion.

Aadhaar not mandatory for LPG subsidy: Moily

Aadhaar not mandatory for LPG subsidy: Moily

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Having made Aadhaar mandatory for receiving subsidised cooking gas (LPG) in 19 districts, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily on Wednesday said the unique identification card will no longer be a must for giving subsidises unless cleared by the Supreme Court.

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Review: I just used the Samsung Galaxy S9+ and this is what I discovered

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

It ticks all the boxes for a flagship, but...

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

Huawei Nova 3/3i: Flagship features, affordable price

Huawei Nova 3/3i: Flagship features, affordable price

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ashish Narsale explores their advantages and disadvantages.

What Gen Zers spend their bucks on

What Gen Zers spend their bucks on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Marketers must understand how aware Gen Z is of its unlimited options while tapping into their sentiments.

Sight to behold: A million tulips are in full bloom in Srinagar

Sight to behold: A million tulips are in full bloom in Srinagar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Asia's largest tulip garden is in full bloom with rows of tulips of all hues adding fairy tale-like splendour to the cascading slopes of the Zabarwan foothills. Mukhtar Ahmad reports

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Bajrang, Vinesh emerge new superstars of Indian wrestling in 2018

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

2018 was largely forgettable for Sushil Kumar -- India's only double Olympic-medallist -- and Sakshi Malik -- the country's first and only woman wrestler to win a medal at the biggest stage.

'Aadhaar is empowerment, not Big Brother'

'Aadhaar is empowerment, not Big Brother'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

In order for somebody to do Big Brother kind of a job, one has to collect lots of data. Aadhaar collects very minimal data whether at the time of enrollment or at the time of authentication.

Snooping target: How UIDAI puts India at risk

Snooping target: How UIDAI puts India at risk

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Isn't National Intelligence Grid and UIDAI engineered by vested interests, asks Gopal Krishna.

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no 'large-scale theft of people's identity'.

Forget Aadhaar, protect your phone first

Forget Aadhaar, protect your phone first

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

From your fingerprint to most private images and financial info -- all your privacy is under constant threat from hackers.

Review: The Flash will have you hooked

Review: The Flash will have you hooked

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

This is not your average superhero TV show, says Paloma Sharma.

Allahabad HC strikes down UPPSC chief's appointment

Allahabad HC strikes down UPPSC chief's appointment

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of the appointment of controversial Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission chairman Anil Yadav, who was accused of turning the state's highest recruitment body into a private fiefdom by handpicking largely Yadavs for all top jobs.

Anand falters in World Rapid chess, Gujrathi on song

Anand falters in World Rapid chess, Gujrathi on song

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand squandered away a good start and could just end Day 1 on a fifty percent score after the end of the fifth round of World rapid chess championship in Berlin.

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

The world's worst natural disasters in 2018

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The world endured bushfires, drought, tsunamis and earthquakes in 2018.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Yes. While the Indian variant launched August 11 comes with 4GB RAM, Samsung is all charged up to release the 6GB variant in China on August 26.

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

5 reasons to be wary of Aadhaar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Not only is your privacy stripped stark naked, says Mitali Saran, the system itself is illegal and vulnerable.

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

World Jr Chess: Padmini Rout bounces back into reckoning

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Padmini Rout has 6.5 points, one behind the leader, Sarasadat Khademalsharieh, in the girls' section at the World Junior Chess Championships in Pune.

Facebook cracking down on fake 'likes' in poll season

Facebook cracking down on fake 'likes' in poll season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

With politicians boosting their social media presence in the poll season using fake online followers, Facebook has started cracking down on fraudulent accounts showing suspicious high number of 'likes'.

Sports Shorts: Saina out of top 10, Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking

Sports Shorts: Saina out of top 10, Srikanth at 8th spot in BWF ranking

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Quadricycles: Don't let corporate rivalry drive regulation

Quadricycles: Don't let corporate rivalry drive regulation

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Those that are developing quadricycles from scratch say it will take them at least two years to roll them out.

Vishy Anand bounces back with easy win over Bach

Vishy Anand bounces back with easy win over Bach

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand shrugged off his first round draw to score a resounding victory over Matthias Bach of Germany in the second round of the Masters section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess festival, in Gibraltar, on Thursday.

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Celebs mourn Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin's death

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

Jet Airways designed airline's business class seat in garage

Jet Airways designed airline's business class seat in garage

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Former Director General and CEO of IATA, Giovanni Bisignani, says Jet Airways chief Naresh Goyal developed his airline's business class mock-ups in utter secrecy inside the garage of his London home.

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Micromax's Canvas Selfie wants to make women 'more presentable'.

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Harikrishna off to good start in Gibraltar Chess

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna started his campaign by outclassing Eric De Haan of Holland in the first round of the Masters' section of Tradewise Gibraltar Chess festival at the Caleta in Gibraltar.

World Jr Chess: Padmini wins to maintain joint lead, Vidit loses

World Jr Chess: Padmini wins to maintain joint lead, Vidit loses

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

India's Padmini Rout scored an impressive victory with plenty of fireworks to maintain her joint lead in the Girls section but favourite Viddit Santosh Gujrathi suffered a shock loss in the sixth round of the LIC World Junior Chess championship in Pune.

Big concerns about the Aadhaar card

Big concerns about the Aadhaar card

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The idea that every citizen in this country is to be numbered is the primary thing in the project.

Government adopts UPA's Aadhaar Bill

Government adopts UPA's Aadhaar Bill

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Bill neither plans to make the Aadhar mandatory or limit its issuance to citizens.

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The winner of the coveted L'Iris d'Or/ Professional Photographer of the Year title takes home a $25,000 (Rs 15 lakh) prize.

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday