News for '-sim'

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The latest case of 'love jihad' concerns a Christian woman from Kochi, who left her husband and married the driver of a school bus. She was later arrested for allegedly supplying SIM cards to Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Thadiyantavide Nazir, who is currently in prison.

Telecom retailers make hay while the industry whines

Telecom retailers make hay while the industry whines

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Subscriber churn costs operators heavily, retailers make Rs 7.7k cr a year.

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

During the launch event we had a chance to check this high profile tablet and here is out first impression of the device.

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

SC raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The latest smartphone is a cop out. Here's some tech for thought.

Nokia Lumia 820 vs. Sony Xperia ZL

Nokia Lumia 820 vs. Sony Xperia ZL

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Find out if the cheaper siblings of Nokia Lumia 920 and Sony Xperia Z are worth the moolah.

Smartphone shipments cross 10-mn mark in 2011

Smartphone shipments cross 10-mn mark in 2011

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

A report titled 'India Monthly Mobile Handsets Market Review', CMR claims that November last year was the third consecutive month when smartphone shipments in India crossed one million units and saw the launch of 23 smartphone models.

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

The operator is planning to turn aggressive in adding subscribers.

How good is BlackBerry Q5?

How good is BlackBerry Q5?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Longtime BlackBerry owners might balk at the fact that the Q5's battery can't be removed, considering the fact that they could reset their older handsets if the software hung.

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Nokia has officially revealed its first Windows Phone 8 handsets, the Lumia 920 and 820. Pricing and release dates were not shared at the event, but more details can be expected in the fourth quarter.

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.

Armed GNLA ultra arrested in Guwahati

Armed GNLA ultra arrested in Guwahati

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Assam Police on Thursday arrested one cadre of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army from Nine Mile area in Guwahati along Assam-Meghalaya border.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will impress multimedia enthusiasts.

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

It comes with Android Jelly Bean, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM and host of other innovative features

Cops seize more than 50 cell phones from Bihar's Beur jail

Cops seize more than 50 cell phones from Bihar's Beur jail

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

More than 50 mobile phones were seized from inmates of Beur jail in Patna during a raid on Friday, police said. Over two dozen mobile chargers, SIM cards and other objectionable items, were also recovered from the inmates, they said.

Want to save money? e-shopping is the answer

Want to save money? e-shopping is the answer

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Some other sites that allow repayment over longer tenures also waive off interest cost but that might be built into the product price.

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The phone has a big 5.5-inch screen, a great move for those who like watching movies and streaming videos.

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Investigators have uncovered a fresh lead in the murder of 41-year-old Indian woman in Australia last year that indicates someone in India may have played a role in the killing.

RCom told to pay Rs 6,000 for deficiency in services

RCom told to pay Rs 6,000 for deficiency in services

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The district consumer court in its recent order directed the service provider to pay Rs 5,000 towards the mental trauma, and physical and financial losses incurred by Subhash Kharat and Rs 1,000 as litigation expenses.

Shahabuddin's 'selfie' inside Siwan jail triggers controversy

Shahabuddin's 'selfie' inside Siwan jail triggers controversy

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Siwan jail officials denied that a selfie was clicked by Shahabuddin and said some "well-wisher" who might have come to meet him could have taken the photo and posted it on the social media.

SMS limit: Trai clears confusion

SMS limit: Trai clears confusion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

On September 5, after much delay, Trai had come out with recommendations to stop pesky calls and text messages from September 27, ordering that no access provider (operators) shall permit the transmission of more than 100 SMSes per day per SIM.

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

An AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol and over two dozen bullet rounds were recovered from them.

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

A Chinese phone that will be soon 'Made in India'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The much awaited OnePlus X is finally official and near-about ready for the Indian release. Here's what works and what doesn't for OnePLus X

Bangkok blasts: 3 more Iranians detained

Bangkok blasts: 3 more Iranians detained

Rediff.com27 Feb 2012

The Thai police have detained three more Iranians on suspicion of being involved in the triple bombings in Central Bangkok on February 14.

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

HTC gets back into the innovation game with the HTC U12 Plus, says Ashish Narsale.

Delhi HC blast: NIA detains one person from Jammu

Delhi HC blast: NIA detains one person from Jammu

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

One person has been detained by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the Delhi high court bombing last year. The person identified as Mohammed Ayub had figured during the interrogation of Wasim Akram, a medical student who is being touted as the main accused in the case by the probe agency, official sources said.

Yutopia: A user friendly phone, but worth buying?

Yutopia: A user friendly phone, but worth buying?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Yu Yutopia comes with a full-metal body, which is a step up from previous Yu phones.

RJio extends free voice and data offer till March-end

RJio extends free voice and data offer till March-end

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

"Starting December 4, 2016, every new Jio user will get Jio's data, voice, video and the full bouquet of Jio applications absolutely free till March 31, 2017," Mukesh Ambani said, adding that the 'Jio Happy New Year Offer' will also be extended to existing customers on current SIMs.

Man held in connection with Pak journo's murder

Man held in connection with Pak journo's murder

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

A Pakistani police team investigating the murder of journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad has detained a man whose mobile SIM card was allegedly used for communicating with the slain reporter.

Two accused confessed in J Dey murder case: Police

Two accused confessed in J Dey murder case: Police

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Two accused, arrested in connection with the murder of senior journalist J Dey, had made confession describing their roles in the crime, police said in Mumbai on Friday.

Chhota Rajan aide held in J Dey murder case

Chhota Rajan aide held in J Dey murder case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

A close associate of fugitive underworld don Chhota Rajan was on Monday arrested in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in the killing of senior journalist J Dey, police said.

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Instead of tinkering with roaming, the circle system should be ended.

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Used smartphones are gaining popularity in the hinterland, the main market for JioPhone. Share of JioPhone in the feature phone market had shrunk from 47% in Q2 of 2018 to 28% a year after.

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Narayan Sai, son of arrested self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, remained untraceable on Friday even as the Gujarat police raided an ashram in Bihar's Darbhanga district to arrest him on rape charges while his aide was nabbed in Delhi for allegedly helping him.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.

Why fasting is no big deal for Narendra Modi

Why fasting is no big deal for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

For Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, keeping away from food is no big deal. Since many years he has been fasting during the Navratri.

Reliance Jio may start operations with 'disruptive offers'

Reliance Jio may start operations with 'disruptive offers'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Jio is targeting to differentiate its services via superior data and an associated ecosystem of content.

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Rediff reader Meera Gopalakrishnan shares with us these images and experiences from her recent trip the Kashmir of the South!

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Rediff reader Meera Gopalakrishnan shares with us these images and experiences from her recent trip the Kashmir of the South!

Pakistani 'spy' arrested in Rajasthan

Pakistani 'spy' arrested in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

A suspected Pakistani spy was on Thursday arrested from Indo-Pak international border in Rajasthan, police said. The arrested, identified as Ismail Khan, used to work as an Inter-Services Intelligence agent, a senior police officer said.