News for 'Cellphones'

Tuticorin SP shunted out, put on 'compulsory wait'

Tuticorin SP shunted out, put on 'compulsory wait'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Superintendent of Police of Tuticorin, where a father-son duo died after being allegedly thrashed by the police last week, was on Tuesday shunted out of the district and placed under "compulsory wait" by the Tamil Nadu government.

Beware! A 10-min cellphone chat may trigger cancer

Beware! A 10-min cellphone chat may trigger cancer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Human and rat cells, when exposed to radiation at a frequency that is used in cell phones, the radiation began to switch on a chemical signal inside the cells within 10 minutes.

Do you carry a cellphone as a status symbol?

Do you carry a cellphone as a status symbol?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Do you acquire items to make the most of their utility, or is it because you want to boost your social standing with a status symbol?

'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death

'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged on Friday with murder in the death of 46-year-old George Floyd after cellphone footage of the white officer kneeling on Floyd's neck prompted a wave of protests.

3G tech for high-speed downloads on cellphones

3G tech for high-speed downloads on cellphones

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

By the end of this year, you might just be able to download your favourite video clip in a few seconds and a whole movie in a couple of minutes on your mobile phone.

Pegasus row: Assam CM demands ban on Amnesty in India

Pegasus row: Assam CM demands ban on Amnesty in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader also claimed that the entire controversy was an "international conspiracy by the Left-wing organisations, including Amnesty International," to defame the Narendra Modi-led Central government.

Twist to AMU professor death case

Twist to AMU professor death case

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

In a curious twist to the controversy surrounding the death of a gay AMU professor, his cellphone has gone missing even as a case of criminal trespass has been lodged against six persons, including four senior AMU officials.

Now, charge your cell phones with water!

Now, charge your cell phones with water!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Based on micro fuel cell technology developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, the MyFC PowerTrekk uses ordinary water to extend battery life for devices of up to 3 watts.

Casual shutterbug? Camera phones beat digital ones

Casual shutterbug? Camera phones beat digital ones

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

If that sounds very difficult to believe, here are seven points on why a cellphone camera has a digital camera licked.

Chandigarh teen killed by classmates over mobile phone

Chandigarh teen killed by classmates over mobile phone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

A Std 8 student of a private school in Haryana's Sonepat was killed allegedly by two of his classmates, after he had asked one of them to return his cellphone, police said on Monday.

Democrats hacked again!

Democrats hacked again!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The documents obtained from the cyberattack on Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was released by a hacker known as Guccifer 2.0.

'I was happy I could spend so much time with my family'

'I was happy I could spend so much time with my family'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'I have a global travel job and this was the perfect time to bond more with family,' says Amit Chakravarti, from Bengaluru.

Made-in-India Chinese mobiles rule

Made-in-India Chinese mobiles rule

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Only one in five handsets sold in India this year is likely to be made locally.

Boucher suggests turning off cell phones amid global lockdown

Boucher suggests turning off cell phones amid global lockdown

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Cricket South Africa (CSA) suspended all forms of cricket for the next 60 days to minimise the impact of the coronavirus. South Africa men's cricket team coach Mark Boucher suggested to turn off cell phones for two weeks amid the ongoing global lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.

The Power review

The Power review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The curse of the second half prevents The Power from being the entertainer it could have been, notes Joginder Tuteja.

Law has done its duty: Telangana top cop

Law has done its duty: Telangana top cop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The commissioner said the police suspected the four accused may be involved in similar such offences.

'My parents split when I was five months old'

'My parents split when I was five months old'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Manjiri Gokhale's new book 'Crushes, Careers and Cellphones' tries to highlight the generation gap between parents and teenagers through a series of various real life incidents. Read on for excerpts from the book.

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The outbreak has resulted in Chinese cities being largely deserted, with tourist attractions shut and a few eateries requiring temperature checks and masks.

Budget: Tax sops for employees working from home?

Budget: Tax sops for employees working from home?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The government could look at providing deductions for expenses incurred by salaried employees while working from home in the upcoming Budget as it looks to boost demand, consulting firm PwC India said on Thursday. Addressing a pre-Budget session, Pwc India senior tax partner Rahul Garg said demand creation is particularly focussed on money being given or left in the hands of the individuals.

Carry the bank in your mobile

Carry the bank in your mobile

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

You can avoid visiting banks, as several innovative technologies help you do banking transactions easily using your cellphone now

1 in 4 kids owns a cellphone in UK

1 in 4 kids owns a cellphone in UK

Rediff.com29 Apr 2004

Cellphones to overtake fixed lines by 2004-end: Ga

Cellphones to overtake fixed lines by 2004-end: Ga

Rediff.com17 Feb 2004

Spurred by the introduction of full mobility cellular services and competitive response from the GSM camp, the Indian cellular market is estimated to register a 96 per cent growth to reach 56 million connections by 2004-end.

It's a camera, an MP3 player, a cellphone. . .

It's a camera, an MP3 player, a cellphone. . .

Rediff.com16 Jan 2004

The phones -- t918 and t919i -- will cost Rs 25,999 and Rs 30,999, respectively.

Why this employee didn't encash her first salary

Why this employee didn't encash her first salary

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Deepika Pattnaik tells us how she felt while receiving her first salary.

Nokia: 'Duplicate' battery sales take a hit

Nokia: 'Duplicate' battery sales take a hit

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

While Nokia may have issued a warning about a batch of defective cellphone batteries offering free replacements, even grey market buyers have now become smarter.

Cellphone sales in India to reach 231 mn units in 2012: Gartner

Cellphone sales in India to reach 231 mn units in 2012: Gartner

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Mobile handsets market in India is likely to increase 8.5 per cent to 231 million units in 2012, compared to 213 million units expected this year, research firm Gartner said on Tuesday.

Get paid for SMS ads on your mobile!

Get paid for SMS ads on your mobile!

Rediff.com28 May 2007

A Bangalore company now offers to pay users to receive SMS advertisements.

Nokia fined for poor customer service

Nokia fined for poor customer service

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The District Consumer Redressal Forum (DCRF) here has imposed a fine of Rs 4,000 on a cellphone company for providing poor customer services after sales.

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Cricket Australia planning to host T20 World Cup as per schedule

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The men's T20 World Cup is slated to begin with the pre-qualifiers from October 18-23 followed by the main 12-team competition from October 24. Cricket Australia is planning to host the men's T20 World Cup as per schedule

Trai and the Great Democratic Liberator

Trai and the Great Democratic Liberator

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The cellphone is a Great Democratic Liberator: 'Great' because of its impact on people; 'democratic' because it gives the same benefits to all; and 'liberator' because it frees us from the terrible infrastructure, says Rama Bijapurkar.

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Mobile money: The next e-revolution for masses

Mobile money: The next e-revolution for masses

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

From small kiranas to banks to potentially entire FMCG chains all have a digital date with money transfers on cellphones.

Chhattisgarh tribals turn into new-age reporters

Chhattisgarh tribals turn into new-age reporters

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Don't be surprised if you spot every other tribal here hooked to a cellphone, as they are either busy reporting their daily quota of events or keeping abreast with the happenings around. After all, this new age reporting is as simple as calling up a friend.

'The State snatched away my time with my daughter'

'The State snatched away my time with my daughter'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'It's little things like these -- sharing medicines, consoling each other after a mulaqat (meeting) or a tearful phone conversation with your loved ones or when we would return, dejected, when our bails were rejected -- that made our time in jail bearable.'

How these apps can make your phone a genius!

How these apps can make your phone a genius!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Mobile application stores, or app stores as they are known, have become the biggest news for cellphone users this year.

Cutting-edge tech for all from Indian labs

Cutting-edge tech for all from Indian labs

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Imagine this scenario. Pyarelal Shankar a grocery store owner in Haryana is not computer literate. Yet, he manages to regularly update his inventory online.

Pssst! Porn mobile tones anyone?

Pssst! Porn mobile tones anyone?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2005

African footballer found dead on rail tracks in Chhattisgarh

African footballer found dead on rail tracks in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

An African footballer was found dead on railway tracks on the Mumbai-Howrah route in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

Essar group's investments make a killing

Essar group's investments make a killing

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Essar Global Fund, the Ruia company that invested $1.3 billion in telecommunications, towers and business process outsourcing over the years, made $6.5 billion, a five-fold return, when it flipped these businesses, according to discussions the group has had with merchant bankers.

Now, an indoor GPS system!

Now, an indoor GPS system!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

The Global Positioning System doesn't work in buildings as the satellite signals it uses cannot get through walls. But, in this system, a cellphone can use nearby Wi-Fi transmitters instead of satellites -- it triangulates their signals to calculate its position, which it then displays on a map, the New Scientist reported. The system is being currently tested in Finland.