News for '-specs'

Gujarat riots: SC orders fast-track trial

Gujarat riots: SC orders fast-track trial

Rediff.com1 May 2009

The Supreme Court today lifted the stay on trial of 2002 Gujarat riots cases and directed the setting up of fast track courts for holding it on a day-to-day basis. The apex court ordered the setting up of designated courts for riot cases in Ahmedabad, Anand, Sabarkanta, Mehsana and Gulbarga districts.

Asia's 1st human DNA bank in UP

Asia's 1st human DNA bank in UP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2008

Be it a terrorist attack, mass tragedy or police verification, this bank can be of great use for security agencies and doctors. Combining Biometric, anthropology and information technology together, Asia's first human DNA Bank has been set up in Biotech Park of Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow.

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.

Vigilance Commission quizzes DoT

Vigilance Commission quizzes DoT

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

The Vigilance Commission has asked DoT to justify its decisions regarding spectrum allocation to GSM operators.

ONGC wants free land for Kakinada project

ONGC wants free land for Kakinada project

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

ONGC demands certain incentives from the Andhra Pradesh government to go ahead with the Kakinada refinery project

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

After Google, Motorola readies Android phone

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Amid a boom in social-network-friendly handsets, Motorola prepares a new entry, but its Android may not debut until 2009's second quarter

Blow up Chinese installations: US told India

Blow up Chinese installations: US told India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

The United States had asked India to threaten China with military action if it did not remove defence installations from Tibet, a new book has revealed.

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Even as India goes green, lack of uniform standards for setting up charging stations is holding back companies. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Nokia's rebirth: The rise of Phoenix?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Yes, Nokia phones are back. This time with android Nougat OS and fingerprint scanners.

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.

Come April 1 India will boast of world's cleanest fuel

Come April 1 India will boast of world's cleanest fuel

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

India will switch to the world's cleanest petrol and diesel from April 1 as it leapfrogs straight to Euro-VI emission compliant fuels from Euro-IV grades now -- a feat achieved in just three years and not seen in any of the large economies around the globe. India will join the select league of nations using petrol and diesel containing just 10 parts per million of sulphur as it looks to cut vehicular emissions that are said to be one of the reasons for the choking pollution in major cities.

Russia tests 'father of all bombs'

Russia tests 'father of all bombs'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Though the new bomb is smaller than the United States' 'mother of all bombs', it is much deadlier. Due to nanotechnology, the temperature at the epicentre of the blast is twice as high for the new bomb.

Saudi eases hiring process for expats

Saudi eases hiring process for expats

Rediff.com3 Jul 2005

Saudi Arabia has announced easing of foreign manpower recruitment procedures as part of several key initiatives to make the kingdom investor-friendly.

NRI boy wins BBC's Junior Mastermind

NRI boy wins BBC's Junior Mastermind

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

David Verghese, who made it to the BBC1 show finals sailing through the heats, had the Jurassic Park trilogy his specialist subject.

India calls for oil partnership

India calls for oil partnership

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

With volatile international oil prices costing the country $43 billion in import bill, energy-hungry India has called for forging enduring partnerships between oil producing and consuming countries to contain the effect of surging oil prices.

Munaf declared fit for third Test

Munaf declared fit for third Test

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Indian physio John Gloster has declared paceman Munaf Patel fit for the third Test against South Africa.

Coming soon: Oppo's innovative Find X

Coming soon: Oppo's innovative Find X

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

After the Vivo NEX launch, it's the turn of its sibling, the Find X, to dazzle you.

No interim coach for next tour: BCCI

No interim coach for next tour: BCCI

Rediff.com24 May 2007

The BCCI made it clear that a full-time coach for the Indian team would be appointed before it leaves for Ireland.

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If you are mulling the idea of buying a smartphone with great specs in the sub-50K range, then these five launched in 2014 are worth a look.

'I am God' won't Make in India

'I am God' won't Make in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'Let us remember that Make in India for defence must not be our goal.' 'The goal is to have a strong military to help the nation protect its identity and assert its will.'

Top 5 Ultrabooks that can take on the new MacBook 2015

Top 5 Ultrabooks that can take on the new MacBook 2015

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

When it comes to performance, these five hold their own against the MacBook.

CAT: Aim for a score of 65+

CAT: Aim for a score of 65+

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

CAT trainer Asan Darsari suggested these tips to CAT aspirants.

Why Apple should be worried!

Why Apple should be worried!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Xiaomi's latest smartphone Mi4 surely can give Apple's iPhones serious competition, says Shruti Puri, and could dent sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that helped Apple post fantastic quarterly numbers recently.

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Here is what we expect will be the top innovations of 2015

Student dies after being beaten up by teacher

Student dies after being beaten up by teacher

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

The child's father Jagat Chandra Bora alleged on Thursday that instead of taking the child to a nursing home located near the school, the authorities wasted time by waiting for him to reach the school and take the child to the hospital.

India's first floating hotel in Kolkata

India's first floating hotel in Kolkata

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Kolkata has become the country's first city to have a floating hotel and in turn joined cities like Moscow, St. Petersberg, Vienna, Hamburg, Amsterdum, Phnompen, Hongkong where "Floatels" are the major tourist and business attractions.

For the love of vintage

For the love of vintage

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Stunning cars from the Mumbai International Motor Show.

Should I buy Swift or Getz?

Should I buy Swift or Getz?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Cellphones that see thru clothes!

Cellphones that see thru clothes!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2004

Sensex sheds 19 points at close

Sensex sheds 19 points at close

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The Sensex opened lower at 6,457 - down nine points over its last close. An across-the-board selling pressure dragged the index below the 6,400-mark to an early low of 6,381.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Volvo XC90 Excellence PHEV launched at Rs 1.25 crore

Volvo XC90 Excellence PHEV launched at Rs 1.25 crore

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is powered by the T8 Petrol-Electric Hybrid system

Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Festive atmosphere in Lok Sabha as members take oath

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Festive atmosphere and bonhomie prevailed in Lok Sabha on Thursday with members donning traditional dress and head gears and many taking oath in their mother tongue.

First Look: The Apple Watch Series 5

First Look: The Apple Watch Series 5

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

How exciting is the Apple Watch Series 5? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

TRAI freezes cable rates paid by consumers

TRAI freezes cable rates paid by consumers

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Thursday specified a ceiling for charges to be paid by subscribers to cable operators, by the operators to multi system operators and by MSOs to broadcasters for both, pay and free-to-air channels.

4 sports bikes launching now!

4 sports bikes launching now!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Planning to buy a sports bike? Naveen Soni looks at the coming attractions in the bike market.

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

LG Q6 review: A mid-range phone that fulfills all expectations

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

LG Q6 is an all-rounder and way better designed than the competition -- Moto G5 Plus, Honor 6X, and Samsung Galaxy on Max -- says Uttaran Das Gupta.