News for '-nexus'

Why Android Lollipop takes the cake

Why Android Lollipop takes the cake

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Performance-wise, the most significant change that comes along with Android L is Android Runtime, which replaces Dalvik as the application runtime environment -- which basically converts codes into running applications.

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Govt announces police medals, J-K tops gallantry list

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The J&K police's 81 medals are the maximum awarded to any police force this year, followed by the CRPF's 55.

Spoiling Google's party!

Spoiling Google's party!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

With the release of HTC One A9, the company has brought forward a phone which has the capability to spoil Google Nexus 5X's party at the least. In fact, HTC CEO went ahead and even declared that HTC One A9 is a 'a good alternative to the iPhone'.

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Monsoon hits Mumbai with a bang; IMD issues red alert

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday, causing flooding on roads and rail tracks and disrupting suburban train services as the south-west monsoon arrived in the city with a bang, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert for more downpour.

I don't take or encourage drugs: Karan Johar

I don't take or encourage drugs: Karan Johar

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

In a lengthy statement shared on Instagram, the filmmaker said neither he consumes narcotics nor does he promote usage of any such substance. Johar's response came after an old video from a star-studded party at his residence resurfaced on social media, amid Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) drugs probe in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

So Sweet!

So Sweet!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Google's Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with some nifty features, says Himanshu Juneja.

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Can TN's Water Woes Ever End?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.

Why CBI went after Sebi officers for Saradha, not Sahara

Why CBI went after Sebi officers for Saradha, not Sahara

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

It is intriguing that the CBI has shown little interest in the most scandalous and biggest collective investment scheme ever, from the Sahara group, asserts Debashis Basu.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

Bihar polls: Major issues affecting the electorate

Bihar polls: Major issues affecting the electorate

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

As voting begins in Bihar in the first phase of assembly elections on Wednesday, the fate of political leaders depends on how the electorate perceives they can solve ground-level issues from reverse migration to tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Whether it is Cupertino or Redmond or California, Artificial Intelligence is the new mantra for tech companies, and Google too is betting big on AI for its newest phones Pixel and Pixel XL.

It's official! Snapdeal will be sold to Flipkart

It's official! Snapdeal will be sold to Flipkart

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The term sheet with Flipkart could be signed within this week and the due diligence for the deal would commence immediately thereafter.

CBI seeks to prosecute former oil regulator

CBI seeks to prosecute former oil regulator

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Accusing V K Sibal of having a 'nexus' with private parties when he was chief of the upstream oil regulator, CBI has decided to seek the government's permission to probe his actions.

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

SoftBank charts mega expansion plan for Delhivery

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

With funds from SoftBank, Delhivery plans to rapidly scale up its reach from 15,000 pin codes to 20,000 by the June quarter of 2019-20.

Allow sale of non-essentials: Retailers to govt

Allow sale of non-essentials: Retailers to govt

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Retailers are also demanding that home delivery across all forms of retail should be allowed to ensure a level playing field.

60% doctors support govt's recent drug ban list

60% doctors support govt's recent drug ban list

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The 344 banned drugs include the fixed dose combination of Chlopheniramine Maleate and Codeine syrup sold under the popular cough syrup brand Corex.

In the backdrop of sting, Mamata slams opposition, 'section of media'

In the backdrop of sting, Mamata slams opposition, 'section of media'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

She said the Opposition has formed a "nexus" to malign the Trinamool Congress ahead of the state assembly election.

Kajol gets ready to debut all over again!

Kajol gets ready to debut all over again!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Renuka Shahane's Tribhanga will mark the digital debut of Kajol.

ED visits Ahmed Patel's home for questioning in PMLA case

ED visits Ahmed Patel's home for questioning in PMLA case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The ED had summoned Patel, 70, twice for questioning in the case but the Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Gujarat later cited prevailing COVID-19 guidelines that advises senior citizens to stay indoors in order to remain safe from the pandemic.

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

SC to hear 143 CAA-related pleas on Wednesday

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

A bench headed by CJI Bobde is likely to hear a batch of 143 petitions. The apex court had on January 9 refused to entertain a plea seeking that the CAA be declared constitutional, saying the country is going through difficult times and there is so much violence that endeavour should be for peace.

Govt orders serious fraud probe into Maytas firms

Govt orders serious fraud probe into Maytas firms

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju admitted to a Rs 7,800-crore (Rs 78-billion) fraud in the IT company on January 7, weeks after a bid to acquire the two Maytas firms failed. Raju said that he had been cooking the books for years and the Maytas acquisition bid was an attempt to fill fictitious assets with real ones.

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

'DGs', CPs' posts are going to officers who are close to the chair'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'Police officers should be selected on merit and not on the basis of who is close to the political party in power.'

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

NIA to take over probe in DSP Davinder Singh case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

The necessary formalities were being completed in Jammu as well as in the national capital before the probe agency, which has been credited with breaking the nexus between stone-pelters and separatists in Jammu and Kashmir, takes over the case, officials said.

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Taliban: What are India's Options?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

'It is a testing time for our foreign policy which may involve a certain element of taking risks, assessing costs, and expecting failures,' asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

COVID is a blessing for Edtech firms as they see massive jump in VC fund

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Venture Intelligence data shows that during January to July 2020, investors infused $998 million in 31 deals. The total number of deals reported in 2019 was 42 worth $404 million.

'It cannot be said that Sreesanth was indulging in unlawful activity'

'It cannot be said that Sreesanth was indulging in unlawful activity'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

A Delhi court, which discharged cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan in the sensational 2013 IPL-6 spot-fixing case, has held there was no prima facie evidence to suggest that they had any nexus with the organised crime syndicate.

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Who's palace is it? Congress steps up attack against Raje, son

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramesh released some fresh documents including one of 1949 which showed that the Dholpur Palace was owned by the Rajasthan government.

Class of '83 review

Class of '83 review

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Class of '83 is no Ardh Satya and Bobby Deol is no Om Puri, notes Sukanya Verma.

LDF sweeps Kerala civic polls; BJP betters its 2015 show

LDF sweeps Kerala civic polls; BJP betters its 2015 show

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The LDF was also leading in 10 out of the 14 district panchayats and 108 block panchayats of the total of 152, according to the State Election Commission figures.

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

'There could be a bigger plan to teach Ambani a lesson'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

'...to give him a signal that you cannot ignore Maharashtra, you are too close to the Centre.' 'I can see some kind of rivalry also in this, but it is better that the NIA goes deep into it.'

How start-ups are helping kirana stores go digital to manage business

How start-ups are helping kirana stores go digital to manage business

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Start-ups such as Max Wholesale, Jumbotail and ShopKirana are helping them place orders, maintain inventory, optimise delivery routes and make payments, all digitally.

SC seeks Centre's response on new anti-terror law

SC seeks Centre's response on new anti-terror law

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

The bill for amendments to the UAPA was passed by Parliament on August 2 and it received the President's assent on August 9. The amended Act allows the Centre to designate individuals as terrorists and seize their properties.

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

10 Year Old Indian Wins Top Photo Contest

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.

Joveo: It's the Uber for your job hunt!

Joveo: It's the Uber for your job hunt!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Joveo is not like Monster or Naukri.com!

'Terrorism will end in Pakistan in New Year'

'Terrorism will end in Pakistan in New Year'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

The New Year would be the "year of national solidarity", he said, adding that the nation would witness the birth of peace and justice in the year.

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC

Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.

Budget 2007-08 a blow to NRIs

Budget 2007-08 a blow to NRIs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Under the existing provisions, non-residents' income from interests, royalties or fees for technical services is taxable in India; but, there must be sufficient territorial nexus between such income and the territory of India.

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 30,000

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Though there are a slew of smartphones priced under Rs 30,000, only a few of them have succeeded in creating a separate identity in the market. Here's our top 10 list.