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Change Coal India's management, govt urged

Change Coal India's management, govt urged

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Writes to coal secretary; may move court today as it finds directors' response inadequate.

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

No matter how expensive the phone is, apps that allow free messaging (like BlackBerry's popular messenger service) are always in demand. Here are five such apps that will help all the twiddling thumbs to cut down on their phone bills by sending free SMSes.

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Read this before you make a decision to buy one of these Google smartphones.

iPhone 6s Plus: The price is a killer

iPhone 6s Plus: The price is a killer

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Price cuts will surely help Apple's cause here, says Himanshu Juneja.

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Avita Liber series is trendy, powerful and efficient for its price, says Veer Arjun Singh.

HTC launches Windows Phone 8X, 8S in India

HTC launches Windows Phone 8X, 8S in India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

HTC Windows Phone 8X is priced at Rs 35,023 while Windows Phone 8S has a price tag of Rs 19,260. Both smartphones run the new Windows Phone 8 OS.

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Review: Nokia Lumia 800

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

A spiffy OS, shining more so with the Mango update Nokia Lumia 800 seems far superior. Critically, it again boils down to the pricing bit, and we hope Nokia gets it right.

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

10 Best Android phones under Rs 10K

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

The war between Android and iOS may never really end but for those who dig at Android, here are the ten best Android phones under Rs 10,000.

HCL launches tablet PC at Rs 10,490

HCL launches tablet PC at Rs 10,490

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

It provides an option of data connectivity through USB dongles.

Priced right, Moto X Play has no competition

Priced right, Moto X Play has no competition

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

At Rs 20k, it is not the sole contender for the segment crown, but the invitation-based purchasing system for something like One Plus 2 or a Xiaomi Mi4 allows the Moto X Play to run away with the competition.

Vivo V1 Max: A stylish phone with great features

Vivo V1 Max: A stylish phone with great features

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

V1Max runs Vivo's FunTouch 2.1 operating system, which is based on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The best 4G smartphones money can buy

The best 4G smartphones money can buy

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

If money is not an issue and you want to experience the best Internet 4G speeds, don't look beyond these five smartphones that come with loads of RAM

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

End of support for Windows XP helps PC sales

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Software giant Microsoft's move to end technical support for its longest running operating system (OS) Windows XP has marginally helped global PC sales which are declining, research firms IDC and Gartner said.

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

What can we get out of Windows 8? This may be the first question to many. We have compiled below few best features of this new OS.

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A successor to Mi 4, the 'i' in 4i reflects Xiaomi's focus on India even as the Chinese company is losing ground to Apple on home turf.

Review: Motorola Xoom betrayed by apps ecosystem

Review: Motorola Xoom betrayed by apps ecosystem

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

There's a lot to like about Motorola Xoom, especially after tweaks and updates collectively make it a much better device. The biggest problem isn't the Xoom, but the dearth of tablet-friendly apps -- it seems only iOS is hot when it comes to this class of device form factor.

10 things you must know about the world's thinnest smartphone

10 things you must know about the world's thinnest smartphone

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The Oppo R5 has bagged the title of the world's thinnest smartphone. We list 10 features that will help you decide if the R5 is meant for you!

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Nexus 6 is Google's answer to iPhone 6 Plus and Samsung Note 4

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Check out how Google's flagship phablet, the Nexus 6, will take on Apple and Samsung

The all new Reliance 3G tab plays out good

The all new Reliance 3G tab plays out good

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Everyone who has looked at a tablet PC and backed off because of the price will see sense in the Reliance 3G Tab, an Android tablet PC that costs just Rs 13,000 (data prices extra).

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Google to show Ola, Uber cabs information on Maps

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Once the user selects a service, they will be directed to the Uber or Ola app to request the ride with one tap.

PHOTOS: World's thinnest, fastest BlackBerry yet

PHOTOS: World's thinnest, fastest BlackBerry yet

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

BlackBerry maker, Research in Motion, RIM, has announced that the first of its two BlackBerry 7 OS phones, the Bold Touch 9900 -- presumably the thinnest and fastest -- will be coming to the Indian market soon, as early as the second week of August.

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

BlackBerry Messenger for Windows Phone, Nokia X soon

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker in October last year launched BBM for rival Android- and iOS-based handsets and the app since then has been downloaded on over 40 million such handsets.

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

Redmi Note 3: A great phone at an affordable price

Redmi Note 3: A great phone at an affordable price

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The low price tag makes it a great buy for those who are looking for a performance-centric phone.

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Bullish on India, says Apple's Tim Cook

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

"We are investing in India... We've already launched an app accelerator centre. That's on top of working with the channel and looking at expanding our go-to-market in general," Cook said during the company's third quarter earnings call on Tuesday.

I can deliver Pakistan from darkness: Musharraf

I can deliver Pakistan from darkness: Musharraf

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf believes that he os the panacea for Pakistan if it were to be saved from being a failed state, thanks to the 'inept and pathetic performance' by President Asif Ali Zardari led civilian government in Islamabad.Musharraf said that at the time he left office, the poverty rate in Pakistan, according to World Bank figures, had been halved, from 34 percent to 17 percent. "Which government has done this?" he asked.

Top free apps for iPhone, iPad

Top free apps for iPhone, iPad

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

The number of apps for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is huge, and chances are that someone, somewhere is always working towards developing a new app to suit your need. This is not the best part. The good part of having apps, apart from their usage is that surprisingly many of the best apps are free.

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

How to stop your smartphone controlling your life

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Nir Eyal lists 4 urgent steps to save yourself countless hours of mindless phone time.

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.

Poll: Android Neyyappam or Naankhatai?

Poll: Android Neyyappam or Naankhatai?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Which Indian sweet you would like the next version of Android to be named after.

Railways award Rs 1.30 cr to women cricketers

Railways award Rs 1.30 cr to women cricketers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Union minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 1.30 crore for 10 members of the Indian women's cricket, who are employed with the Indian Railways.

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

With the release of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has catapulted itself into a position where it can compete against the big boys of the mobile phone industry with consummate ease.

Here's why iPhone 6 might be a game changer

Here's why iPhone 6 might be a game changer

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

From screen size to device options to memory, the next iteration of iPhone, will leave the world dazzled if these speculations come true.

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Chiki Sarkar: The 'Power Trailblazer' who is changing the way we read

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Chiki Sarkar's literary juggernaut.

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Have you changed your ATM PIN recently?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

About 70 per cent of ATMs in India are running on outdated operating systems, which makes it easier for fraudsters to crack them

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Ratan Tata invests in startup Holachef

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Earlier, Holachef had raised a seed fund of Rs 2 crore or Rs 20 million from India Quotient in February 2015.

Jawani Jaaneman rocks the ramp

Jawani Jaaneman rocks the ramp

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Master couturiers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla decided to go retro with their collection as well as their models for their opening show for Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2015s. Take a look...

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'When a person is capable of infecting 50 others, will you think about the privacy of the person or about protecting the lives of people?'

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

BHIM, digital transactions get a boost from government

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The Bharat Interface For Money app was launched on the iOS platform earlier this month. It is also available on the more popular Android platform. There have been over 17 million downloads of the BHIM app so far.

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

With an impressive resume, the Meizu m1 Note phablet will attract users who would like to lay their hands on a big screen device which is well built, cost effective, and not a slouch in performance either, says Himanshu Juneja.