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What's Sachin Tendulkar doing in a village?

What's Sachin Tendulkar doing in a village?

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The Master Blaster took some time off from his busy schedule and went back to the traditional ways of life, spending quality time with his family on a beach in Konkan, at a seaside luxury hotel in Bhogwe, Sindhudurg.

Suhana Heads To Brazil With...

Suhana Heads To Brazil With...

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The Archies cast of Bollywood's future stars -- Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda, Shah Rukh Khan's daughter Suhana and Boney Kapoor's daughter Khushi -- were spotted at Mumbai airport to catch a flight to Brazil.

Ananya's Golden Glow

Ananya's Golden Glow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

She was utter perfection in the high-shine standout piece.

DoT plans to auction 3G spectrum in February: Trai

DoT plans to auction 3G spectrum in February: Trai

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Telecom companies as well as the regulator have been of the view that the auction should take place only when adequate spectrum is made available, and the bidding should be held simultaneously for both the services -- 2G and 3G.

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Country celebrates historic Ram temple consecration with religious zeal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Merry Christmas Review: Ho, Ho, Whoa!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Merry Christmas has a breathtaking climax that will have you sighing like you've never sighed in a Sriram Raghavan movie before, applauds Sukanya Verma.

DoT tells GSM cos to make full use of spectrum

DoT tells GSM cos to make full use of spectrum

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

DoT is also planning to carry out verification on operators' premises to check the technologies they employ.

As Voda Idea skips 5G launch, govt wants to see its business plan

As Voda Idea skips 5G launch, govt wants to see its business plan

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Vodafone Idea (Vi) to come back to it with a business plan soon in light of its decision not to launch 5G services for now (unlike its competitors Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel) and in view of its assessment of the possible impact of BSNL's impending launch of 4G in a few months and then 5G by August 15. "We are worried about Vi as we want to have three private players and one government player in the market. "The global trend now is to have two to three players.

RCom: DoT to do special audit

RCom: DoT to do special audit

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has decided to do a special audit of Reliance Communications' (RCom) telecom licence companies.

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Tryon smashes Indian bowlers as SA women clinch series

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A poor batting performance cost Indian team dear as it suffered defeat in yet another summit clash

'Tax refund not credited. Please help'

'Tax refund not credited. Please help'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

DoT readies final M&A policy draft

DoT readies final M&A policy draft

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Raises cap of market share for merged entity to 50%, spectrum trading allowed, with riders.

Is Ravi Bishnoi India's New Spin Sensation?

Is Ravi Bishnoi India's New Spin Sensation?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Chahal is 33 and Bishnoi is 23, but the latter getting as much or more game time in T20Is

Bank funding of spectrum purchases hits DoT wall

Bank funding of spectrum purchases hits DoT wall

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

Telecom department says spectrum can't be used as collateral because it's government property

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

Huawei gets DoT call to hold 5G trials

Huawei gets DoT call to hold 5G trials

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

'The recent incident in the US has no bearing in India.' 'We are not aware of any request from the US to India about 5G.'

World Cup: 'When Virat gets in, he gets the crowd onside, he feels unstoppable'

World Cup: 'When Virat gets in, he gets the crowd onside, he feels unstoppable'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Australian batters lacked intent and failed to play an aggressive brand of cricket against India's world class spinners, said former skipper Aaron Finch, adding they will need to bring a change in their mindset to be at the forefront.

2nd ODI PIX: Ton-up Zorzi, Burger guide SA to series-levelling win over India

2nd ODI PIX: Ton-up Zorzi, Burger guide SA to series-levelling win over India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the 2nd ODI match played Between South Africa and India in Gqeberha, South Africa on Tuesday.

Ayodhya's Changing And How!

Ayodhya's Changing And How!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Roads are being expanded, bridges are being built, hotels are springing up, and the crowds are pouring in. Bringing with them promise of unforeseen economic boom. Ayodhya, it seems, has opened up its heart, Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com discovers on his first day in the city.

DoT proposes one nation, one market policy

DoT proposes one nation, one market policy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed to simplify the country's telecom landscape. It has suggested one tariff for each licence holder across the country, all-India mobile number portability and doing away with roaming charges.

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Meet The Festive Fashionistas

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Rocking festive styles and designer dazzle, Sukanya Verma picks the stars, who aced the fashion game in September.

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

3rd T20I: Can Tilak Varma impress before Iyer returns?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

India aim to seal series as Tilak Varma looks for quality batting time

BlackBerry services: DoT supports operators

BlackBerry services: DoT supports operators

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Despite the meetings, exchange of letters and reports that made more than 400,000 users of Blackberry services twitch, the Department of Telecommunications has washed its hands clean. Denying reports of a spat between the DoT and Canada-based provider of BlackBerry services, Research in Motion, a senior department official said, "We have always backed our operators, and this is no different."

DoT tells BSNL to prepare VRS plan

DoT tells BSNL to prepare VRS plan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The move will require a one-time payment of Rs 4,000-5,000 crore (Rs 40-50 billion), for which DoT would give financial support, a senior official from the latter told Business Standard.

Punjab's batters under scanner as they face LSG

Punjab's batters under scanner as they face LSG

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

The Punjab Kings, who have heavily relied on skipper Shikhar Dhawan, will need their batters to step up as they face a confident Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.

DoT seeks 15-year tax holiday for domestic mobile manufacturing

DoT seeks 15-year tax holiday for domestic mobile manufacturing

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

The Department of Telecom is believed to have sought a 15-year tax holiday on domestic production of handsets and a lower unifom VAT rate among other relaxations to rejuvenate mobile phone manufacturing in the country.

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

2nd Australia T20: Where India needs improvement...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

India's young bowling unit will have to push behind the timid show in the series opener and find its flow against a forceful Australian batting line-up in the second T20 in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Halt BSNL's GSM tender: Ericsson to DoT

Halt BSNL's GSM tender: Ericsson to DoT

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

BSNL had earlier cancelled its tender for 5.5 million GSM lines and called for bids again after revising the guidelines, following an amendment in the licence conditions for security purposes.

DoT to issue demand notice to quashed telecom licences in May

DoT to issue demand notice to quashed telecom licences in May

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

The Supreme Court in February, 2012 had quashed 122 2G licences.

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Explore India's 10 Lesser Known Beaches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

With clean blue waters and golden-white sands, these super beaches have a magic that is hard to keep away from.

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

'Public AI infrastructure we create would help startups'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Similar to the case of the digital payment system where the government created a public platform and others joined in, we are exploring a similar structure to create a PPP platform where the compute required for AI could be accessed by the small player.'

DoT finds solution for BlackBerry service

DoT finds solution for BlackBerry service

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Telecom operators who offer BlackBerry services are also ISPs. The feasibility of this solution, says DoT, will be explored after discussions with the Intelligence Bureau as well as the ISPs.

BlackBerry services can be monitored: DoT

BlackBerry services can be monitored: DoT

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Amid mounting pressure from Home Ministry on the BlackBerry smartphone maker to share data interception technology, Telecom Ministry said the service could be monitored with the help of internet operators.

DoT readies for 3G auction

DoT readies for 3G auction

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

The Department of Telecom gearing up for the 3G spectrum auction as per schedule on January 30 and has left it to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs to take a call on the reserve price for a pan-India 3G licence.

The Archies Teaser Brings Retro Vibes

The Archies Teaser Brings Retro Vibes

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Netflix has unveiled the teaser for The Archies and it looks like rompy fun.

FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial

FIH abandons new penalty corner rule trial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday said it has decided to "abandon" the trial of the new penalty corner rule as it doesn't want to tinker much with the existing set piece regulation, a glamour aspect of the sport.

Siraj shuts down critics with stunning performance

Siraj shuts down critics with stunning performance

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

One bad match doesn't make me a bad bowler: Mohammed Siraj

DoT to finalise M&A, spectrum sharing norms by June-end

DoT to finalise M&A, spectrum sharing norms by June-end

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) expects to finalise the norms for mergers and acquisitions and spectrum sharing by the end of June. It also plans to approve the National Telecom Policy (NTP), 2012, by the end of July.

India vs Pakistan: Crucial we don't focus on external factors: Rohit

India vs Pakistan: Crucial we don't focus on external factors: Rohit

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

India captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday urged his side to keep their focus on "things we can control" ahead of the mega World Cup clash against arch-rival Pakistan, having completed a dominating eight-wicket win over Afghanistan in New Delhi.