News for 'Cellphones'

Juhi Chawla's 5G suit 'defective', 'filed for publicity': Delhi HC

Juhi Chawla's 5G suit 'defective', 'filed for publicity': Delhi HC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday questioned actress-environmentalist Juhi Chawla for directly filing a suit against the setting up of 5G wireless networks in the country without giving any representation to the government on her concerns related to the technology.

IBM working on making web talk to you

IBM working on making web talk to you

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

IBM's India Research Laboratory completes pilot project on 'spoken web' concept in Andhra.

Sikh man killed in Pak; India condemns 'targeted killing'

Sikh man killed in Pak; India condemns 'targeted killing'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The MEA said the government of Pakistan should act in defence of their own minorities instead of "preaching sermons" about it to other countries.

Woman robbed of money, jewellery at ATM in Hyderabad

Woman robbed of money, jewellery at ATM in Hyderabad

Rediff.com20 May 2015

A woman was robbed of her gold jewellery, cellphone and ATM card by an unidentified person after he terrorised.

Railways to launch an App to book tickets in unreserved category

Railways to launch an App to book tickets in unreserved category

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Come April 23 and rail commuters can use a mobile phone App to obtain tickets in the unreserved category.

Amazon unveils 3D 'Fire' phone

Amazon unveils 3D 'Fire' phone

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Amazon.com Inc's new cellphone seeks to offer shoppers instant gratification by recognizing thousands of products, television shows and songs and allowing users to immediately buy them.

The Apple MacBook defines me!

The Apple MacBook defines me!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

I would love a special laptop designed personally by Steve Jobs, which integrates my spiritual and business worlds. There should be customised programmes on it to capture my vision and help me shape it.

Woman living in her car helps the homeless in Houston

Woman living in her car helps the homeless in Houston

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Dominick SeJohn Walton hands out food, along with positive messages, to those less fortunate than her. She says, "I started serving meals to the homeless because I understand what it's like not to know where your next meal is going to come from and that's the least that I feel like we can do for our community is to give back."

Mobiles: India's youth market grows at 300%

Mobiles: India's youth market grows at 300%

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Indicating the growing interest of youngsters in cellphones, India's youth market for cellphones has been growing at 300 per cent in the recent years, says a study. The youth market for mobiles has touched 27.6 million this year compared to 8.3 million people in 2005, says the global study conducted by leading mobile phone maker Nokia.

Staying plugged in at 30,000 feet

Staying plugged in at 30,000 feet

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

Feeling disconnected during business flights? With new technologies and services underway, you won't have to fly unplugged for long.

Mobile web usage: India leads

Mobile web usage: India leads

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

India is emerging as a forerunner in using the cellphone as a tool to access the Internet, with one in every 11 people logging on to the web across the world through mobiles turning out to be an Indian.

What Spider-Man could help with

What Spider-Man could help with

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Traffic jams or bumpy roads? Spidey to the rescue!

Flying to the US? Keep your phones, laptop charged, or face extra screening

Flying to the US? Keep your phones, laptop charged, or face extra screening

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

In a bid to enhance security at overseas airports that have direct flights to it, the United States has said electronic devices like cellphones and laptops that fail to power up will not be allowed on planes and their owners may have to undergo extra screening before boarding.

Offensive SMS = 2 years in jail!

Offensive SMS = 2 years in jail!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The punishment will also be attracted if the content is false and has been transmitted for the purpose of causing annoyance, inconvenience, danger or insult.

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

The masks of Naomi Osaka at the US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Former champion Naomi Osaka is wearing a different facemask for each of her matches at the US Open this year.

Tuticorin father-son duo was beaten whole night: Woman cop

Tuticorin father-son duo was beaten whole night: Woman cop

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Mentioning Head Contable Revathy's statement in a four-page report to the Madras high court Madurai Bench, the Judicial Magistrate probing the deaths said she feared receiving threat if she revealed the facts.

Should unsolicited calls be banned?

Should unsolicited calls be banned?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2006

Have you been troubled by calls from business ventures wanting to sell credit cards, insurance policies, etc? Do you feel such calls should be banned? Tell us!

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Death of father-son duo beaten by cops sparks outrage in TN

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said four police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended in connection with the incident while an inspector has been put on wait.

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

A smartphone app that can predict your grades

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The SmartGPA app automatically predicts college students' grade point average based on their cellphone data that tracks their study, party and other habits.

Best of the Week: Business

Best of the Week: Business

Rediff.com4 Dec 2004

Best of the Week: Business

Modi does the 'in' thing, takes a selfie after casting his vote

Modi does the 'in' thing, takes a selfie after casting his vote

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

Minutes after he cast his vote in Ahmedabad, Bharatiya Janata Party's Prime Ministerial hopeful Narendra Modi clicked selfies with on his cellphone flashing his inked finger and his party symbol, the lotus. The Twitter-savvy Modi later posted the photo on the micro-blogging website saying, "Voted! Here is my selfie."

Meet the professor who wants to end power cuts in India

Meet the professor who wants to end power cuts in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Professor Ashok Jhunjhunwala of IIT-Madras speaks of his revolutionary method of preventing power cuts, in an interview with Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Tiger Woods calls Floyd killing 'shocking tragedy'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Numerous prominent athletes, including Tiger Woods, NBA great Michael Jordan, have spoken out as anti-police brutality marches and rallies boiled over across the country.

Why reviewers love the new iPhone 5S

Why reviewers love the new iPhone 5S

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

The fingerprint reader on Apple Inc's top-end iPhone 5S received an early thumbs up for ease of use from two influential reviewers.

The KILLER regime: Hair-raising tales from North Korea

The KILLER regime: Hair-raising tales from North Korea

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Firing squad seems to be a 'standard' form of punishment in North Korea, and is often freely used for various offences, ranging from murder, rape, grand theft, drug smuggling, treason, piracy, cellphone use, and stealing food.

Brew bubbles in mobile gaming world

Brew bubbles in mobile gaming world

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Sheena Bora Trial: Were the driver's call records tampered with?

Sheena Bora Trial: Were the driver's call records tampered with?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

'Could the Khar police and the CBI have tinkered with the driver's call data records?' 'And did their fiddling with the information not make it that they were tampering with the lives of people that were in the balance as a result of this case?'

What does India export the most to China?

What does India export the most to China?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Though the government has been pushing for exports of high-value manufactured goods across major markets in place of raw materials and input goods, India's top exports to China remain in the raw materials category.

Cashless transaction: Going beyond plastic money

Cashless transaction: Going beyond plastic money

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

For those who are sceptical about using debit or credit cards, even when faced with cash crunch, Adhil Shetty, CEO of BankBazaar.com, lists out a few safe cashless options that can be exercised through mobile phones.

Now, rail tickets on mobiles

Now, rail tickets on mobiles

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

Rail tickets can now be booked on mobile phone, with the Railways on Thursday launching a new cellphone-based ticketing service.

Should unwanted phone calls be banned?

Should unwanted phone calls be banned?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2005

Do you get unwanted phone calls from business ventures wanting to sell credit cards, insurance policies, travel packages, or any such services or goods? Do you feel such calls should be banned?

8 LFW behind-the-scenes pics you can't miss

8 LFW behind-the-scenes pics you can't miss

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Hitesh Harisinghani gets a sneak-peek at all the action before LFW's opening ceremony.

Beware! Virus hits mobile phones

Beware! Virus hits mobile phones

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

If your cellphone bill exceeds your wildest dreams next time, beware!

Can Hugh Jackman sell Micromax Canvas Turbo A250?

Can Hugh Jackman sell Micromax Canvas Turbo A250?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Make no mistake. Jackman is a huge catch! But even the star's celebrity status might not be enough to rake in huge sales as expected.

Why Google's Motorola Moto X phone is 'special'

Why Google's Motorola Moto X phone is 'special'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Motorola on Thursday unveiled a new smartphone that consumers can personalise with a choice of colours and materials, hoping to stand out in a crowded market and justify the $12.5 billion that Google Inc paid for the ailing handset maker.

Patent war: Nokia files 13 suits against Apple

Patent war: Nokia files 13 suits against Apple

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Accusing Apple for using its technology in devices like iPod, iPhone and iPod Touch, the world's No.1 cellphone company, Nokia has filed 13 patent infringement suits in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

NOT monitoring your mobile phone: Obama tells Merkel

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

President Barack Obama on Thursday called German Chancellor Angela Merkel and told her that the United States has not monitored her cellphone communication, a presidential spokesman said.

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Soon, smartphones that can CHANGE shape

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Morphees are self-actuated flexible mobile devices that can change shape on-demand.

PIX: India's sports stars Mary Kom, Kohli, Tendulkar light lamps

PIX: India's sports stars Mary Kom, Kohli, Tendulkar light lamps

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

India's sports fraternity on Sunday joined the country in showing solidarity in the fight against the rapidly-spreading coronavirus pandemic by lighting lamps and candles in response to Prime Minster Narendra Modi's call to demonstrate the nation's collective resolve. PM Modi had appealed to the people to turn off lights and instead lit diyas, candles and other forms of light for nine minutes at 9pm IST on Sunday to show the nation's collective resolve to fight coronavirus.