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Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com got the chance to get behind the wheel of the KIA Seltos in rain-splattered Goa, and can't get over the experience.

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Asus vs Redmi: The fight for India's best budget phone

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Has Asus cooked the right recipe to dethrone Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro as India's best selling budget phone?

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Here's why Samsung Galaxy Note 4 rocks!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Even though Note 4 happens to be a marquee device, it faces stiff competition from iPhone 6 Plus and Sony Xperia Z3. Having said that, we bring you features of this phone that sets it apart from the competition.

Proud of slain terror suspect's father for not accepting body: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Proud of slain terror suspect's father for not accepting body: Rajnath in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Home Minister Rajnath Singh also said that the National Investigation Agency would probe the cases, including the Lucknow encounter in which an alleged terrorist linked to a train blast was killed.

Moto G has competition!

Moto G has competition!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The Xolo Black from Lava is indeed a well rounded mobile phone. However, the recent price cuts offered by Lenovo for Moto E and Moto G (second generation), Xolo Black can only find a firm footing if it came with some swift price cuts.

Gionee plans Rs 300 cr manufacturing unit in India

Gionee plans Rs 300 cr manufacturing unit in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Gionee on Saturday launched its 'ELife S7' in the Indian market.

Pak to get tough with banned outfits members

Pak to get tough with banned outfits members

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Pakistan will tighten its noose around members of banned outfits, under observation militants and human traffickers by canceling their travel documents, blocking their identity cards and withdrawing facilities like bank accounts, the Interior Minister said.

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

From lava spewing to pink blossoms: Nat Geo kicks off travel photo contest

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Travel photographers take note! The competition is already fierce in the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest, now underway. National Geographic editors have pulled together some of their favourite entries so far from all three categories - Nature, People and Cities. Once the competition closes, a panel of judges, selected by National Geographic Travel, will choose a winner in each of the categories and also name an overall winner. A public vote will also see a people's choice winner named. The photographer scooping the top prize will win $10,000 and have their winning image posted on the Nat Geo Travel Instagram account. The contest is now open and entries can be submitted until May 31, 2018.

This Sony ain't quite Apple or Samsung

This Sony ain't quite Apple or Samsung

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Sony Xperia Z3+ is definitely not a worthy candidate to enter the exclusive club meant for the likes of Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6, says Himanshu Juneja.

5 arrested for being part of IS terror module remanded to 12 days police custody

5 arrested for being part of IS terror module remanded to 12 days police custody

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

In its application, the investigating agency stated that the accused need to be taken to Maharashtra and Rajasthan and it also wanted to question them on the possibility of recovering more explosives.

Petroleum Sports reign supreme

Petroleum Sports reign supreme

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

They won the men's and women's team titles in the 58th Inter-State National badminton championships.

24-yr jail for ex-Dynegy executive

24-yr jail for ex-Dynegy executive

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

A former official of energy giant Dynegy has been sentenced to 24 years and 4 months in prison by a US court for accounts irregularities.

How THIS heart-wrenching image changed a refugee's life

How THIS heart-wrenching image changed a refugee's life

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

A photo of a distraught-looking Syrian refugee selling pens on the street while carrying his sleeping daughter triggered an online campaign that raised nearly $108,551 (about Rs 71 lakh) in 24 hours.

A happy reunion: 11-yr-old gone missing 9 days back traced to forest

A happy reunion: 11-yr-old gone missing 9 days back traced to forest

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

The class 5 student had gone missing while on his way to school in the state capital on August 14.

When Samsung gets going!

When Samsung gets going!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

They come up with Samsung Galaxy A3, a premium phone, to take on competition from the Chinese!

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Trial offer is only by invite as of now, but is expected to be extended soon to select customers of Reliance Digital Express.

10 things you must know about HTC One X9

10 things you must know about HTC One X9

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Himanshu Juneja finds out what the handset has to offer

Rekha on Rekha

Rekha on Rekha

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

And it is available at a competitive price!

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ever since Mekhail had first entered the courtroom, he had, it would seem, never once looked at his mother, though they were a few metres away from each other. Curiosity, residual regard, memories, anger, none of it, could make him even look at the woman who gave birth to him. Was his hatred so overpowering?

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

New BBM app offers free call facility for Android, iPhone users

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

BBM users on Android and iPhone will now be able to make free voice calls to BBM contacts over a Wi-Fi or cellular data connection with BBM Voice, as well as access BBM Channels, a broadcast service, BlackBerry said in a statement.

RIL's 4G LYF handsets by Nov, co to share spectrum with RCom

RIL's 4G LYF handsets by Nov, co to share spectrum with RCom

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The sharing agreement will provide more bandwidth for RJIL to provide its high-speed 4G services.

How Voda Idea readies to fight rivals

How Voda Idea readies to fight rivals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The management plans to invest Rs 27,000 crore in 2019-20, supported by savings of around Rs 14,000 crore that it expects to come from synergising operations of merged entities.

Two women arrested in connection with Burdwan blast

Two women arrested in connection with Burdwan blast

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Two women were arrested and remanded to police custody for two weeks on Sunday in connection with the explosion at Khagragarh here that left two suspected militants dead.

Hyderabad: NIA raids ISIS suspects' house, recovers 17 live ammunition

Hyderabad: NIA raids ISIS suspects' house, recovers 17 live ammunition

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Taking forward its probe into the activities of Islamic State following the arrest of its five alleged operatives in Hyderabad, the National Investigation Agency on Tuesday searched various locations in the city and recovered 17 rounds of ammunition, besides computers and scanners which were used for online communication.

2 suspected militants killed in blast in Burdwan

2 suspected militants killed in blast in Burdwan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Two suspected militants were killed and another was injured in an explosion in a house inhabited by them in Burdwan on Thursday.

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Moto G4 vs Moto G4 Plus: What's the difference?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Not much, says Himanshu Juneja in this review of Moto G4

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.

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Google may launch smartphones for Rs 6,000 soon

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Google is expected to launch its much-awaited sub-$100 (around Rs 6,000) smartphones in India this month, which will further intensify competition in the booming multi-billion dollar smart devices market in India.

LG V30+: It has more features than costlier flagships

LG V30+: It has more features than costlier flagships

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Why the new LG smartphone is worth a try.

Goa says 'no' to Muthalik's Sri Ram Sene

Goa says 'no' to Muthalik's Sri Ram Sene

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

In a shift from Goa government's earlier stand, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday said he would not allow the controversial right wing outfit Sri Ram Sene to work in the state.

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

This move gives Airtel and Chinese major immense benefits.

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Asian Games, Day 2: Vinesh sparkles for India; shooters add silver

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat's gold medal was India's first since women's wrestling was introduced at the Asian Games in 2002.

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Himanshu Juneja takes a closer look to find out what the phablet from Xiaomi is all about.

OnePlus 2 is not a 'flagship killer'

OnePlus 2 is not a 'flagship killer'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

But if one can grab an invite, OnePlus 2 is the best smatphone within the sub-Rs 25,000 budget.

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Samsung has crafted a remarkable device, something revolutionary to stand out from the crowd, in the form of Galaxy S8, says Himanshu Juneja

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

If you think you should then please keep another Rs 42,000 handy to buy the modular camera, projector, speaker and battery pack, that will justify your purchase

Do you know how dangerous your smartphone is?

Do you know how dangerous your smartphone is?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Are you an innocent smartphone user in a perilous online world, asks Geetanjali Krishna.

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

What the 'Geeta' cyberstalker case tells us

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

When businessman Vijay Nair spoke up against the cyberstalking he experienced, he only highlighted how it isn't as innocuous as it may seem.