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'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

'Arshdeep's Bowling In The World Cup Final Was Extraordinary'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

'I was not able to watch that 19th over bowled by Arshdeep.' 'My son and daughter were watching the match and my eyes were closed.' 'When they used to shout 'Dot ball', I used to open my eyes, that is how I saw that Arshdeep over.'

Next spectrum auction likely in February

Next spectrum auction likely in February

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The next spectrum auction will be held in late February 2024 and the reserve price for most bands will remain the same as the 2022 auction, department of telecommunications (DoT) officials have said. The government expects operators to go for low bands beginning in 600 megahertz (MHz), licences for many of which are lapsing soon. Back in September 2021, the government had decided that spectrum auctions should be held annually.

Now that's NOT what you expected to see on the ramp!

Now that's NOT what you expected to see on the ramp!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Imaad Shah chose to be a part of a sustainable show that celebrated the beauty of hand-spun yarn.

Security prime, not mobile growth: DoT

Security prime, not mobile growth: DoT

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Mobile operators' suggestion to restrict physical verification of subscribers to a sample size has not found favour with the department of telecom, as it feels that growth of cellular users cannot be at the cost of national security.

T20 WC PIX: SA escape to one-run win over Nepal

T20 WC PIX: SA escape to one-run win over Nepal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between South Africa and Nepal in Kingstown, St. Vincent, on Saturday.

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.

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.'

'DoT extended undue benefits to Reliance, Dishnet'

'DoT extended undue benefits to Reliance, Dishnet'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The DoT had last week sent a detailed reply to all the issues raised by the CAG.

DoT seeks nod to foreign CEOs

DoT seeks nod to foreign CEOs

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

DoT sent the final Cabinet note to various ministries on Monday. The telecom companies have to comply with the FDI guidelines by January 2.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

DoT asked to prepare reserve price, govt revenue

DoT asked to prepare reserve price, govt revenue

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

According to sources, DoT has been asked to prepare a matrix of various levels of reserve price and spectrum usage charge at every Rs 1,000 crore (Rs 10 billion) difference in descending order and the impact that would have on tariffs for end-consumer and the revenue accrued to the government.

PMO returns DoT note on FDI

PMO returns DoT note on FDI

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Orascom's Hutch stake gets DoT okay

Orascom's Hutch stake gets DoT okay

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

DoT to bar 3G spectrum holders from sharing airwaves

DoT to bar 3G spectrum holders from sharing airwaves

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Department of Telecom may bar operators holding 3G airwaves from sharing the high-speed spectrum.

DoT may cancel rural licence fee waiver

DoT may cancel rural licence fee waiver

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

A bitter battle between the finance ministry and the Department of Telecommunications over their jurisdiction might force the latter to withdraw its decision to waive licence fees for fixed-line service operators in rural areas.

DoT plea for refund from cell cos dismissed

DoT plea for refund from cell cos dismissed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a Telecom Dispute Settlement Appellate Tribunal order directing the Government to refund the interest on licence fee collected by it from four operators

Nyla Usha: Is She Kerala's Hottest RJ?

Nyla Usha: Is She Kerala's Hottest RJ?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Nyla Usha is not your regular kind of girl.

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

How Trai Plans To Scuttle Scams

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Numbers could be classified further into (140) marketing and (160 or 161) for service calls to easily identify the purpose of the call in the future.

UAS licence dilemma: DoT writes to regulator

UAS licence dilemma: DoT writes to regulator

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

A decision on this issue is important because new operators would shy away from bidding for a standalone 3G licence if they are made to wait for years to get the UAS licence even though they have won bids for 3G. That would make the 3G project unviable from the very beginning.

Were India Overconfident?

Were India Overconfident?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

'When you win 10 games on the trot, you tend to get overconfident. This leads to your downfall.'

When The World Fell In Love

When The World Fell In Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!

Starc, Russell, Rana Magic Floor SRH

Starc, Russell, Rana Magic Floor SRH

Rediff.com27 May 2024

KKR's Mitchell Starc rose to the occasion in the biggest game of the season.

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

T20 WC PIX: India romp into Super 8 after whipping US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Images from the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and the United States at the Nassau County Cricket Ground, in New York, on Wednesday.

DoT advisory to Bharti on telecom users

DoT advisory to Bharti on telecom users

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

The government has issued an advisory to mobile operator Bharti Airtel to document properly all its telecom connections, including broadband.

DoT moves to fill TRAI posts

DoT moves to fill TRAI posts

Rediff.com12 May 2006

The Department of Telecom has initiated the process to fill the vacancies in the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India after retirement of two members.

UID: DoT to help with telecom database

UID: DoT to help with telecom database

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

The department of telecom will meet UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani on Sept 24 to discuss how the database of nearly 500 million telephone subscribers can be used for issuing the unique identification number.

Kirsten expects his Pakistan team to learn from errors

Kirsten expects his Pakistan team to learn from errors

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

'As a batting unit, you can't lose as many wickets as we are losing. Players have got to take responsibility when that opportunity comes.'

Does Kangana's Smile Hide A Secret?

Does Kangana's Smile Hide A Secret?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Tejas' leading lady, Kangana Ranaut, has got a whip-smart sense of style.

Pant Is Chakravarthy's Bunny!

Pant Is Chakravarthy's Bunny!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Pant has scored 31 runs off 30 balls and has been dismissed three times by the leggie. Also, his strike rate against the KKR spinner is just 103.3.

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

DoT stops 3G services under roaming pacts

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Says Airtel-Vodafone-Idea pacts violate licence terms; firms may move TDSAT.

Will You Dress Like Adah For Pujo?

Will You Dress Like Adah For Pujo?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Get inspired by these styles when you go pandal hopping during Durga Puja.

LSG pacer Mayank Yadav leaves his mark on IPL debut

LSG pacer Mayank Yadav leaves his mark on IPL debut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Lucknow Super Giants bowling coach Morne Morkel was all praise for young Mayank Yadav, saying he generated some serious and disconcerting pace, which was a pleasing sight for the side as it aims to go the distance in the Indian Premier League.

Bharti, DoT tiff on licence fee

Bharti, DoT tiff on licence fee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

DoT moves North Block on spectrum

DoT moves North Block on spectrum

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

DoT may give 80% of spectrum on borders to defence

DoT may give 80% of spectrum on borders to defence

Rediff.com27 May 2009

The defence ministry had demanded the entire spectrum in the area up to 100 km from the international border. The DoT has rejected this, as also a proposal by the ministry asking for prime towns, including state capitals, to be put under the 'defence interest zone'.

DoT holds back extra spectrum to Airtel

DoT holds back extra spectrum to Airtel

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

The government has held back allocating additional spectrum to Bharti Airtel in Orissa, in view of the telecom tribunal's recent judgment that GSM operators have no vested right to get airwaves beyond 6.2 MHz.

DoT committee nods one-time fee on telcos

DoT committee nods one-time fee on telcos

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Firms to pay Rs 24,700 cr if spectrum formula is accepted.

Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked

Review: Dhootha Keeps You Hooked

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

At the end of eight episodes, the climax is bound to leave you with questions but it would be fair to say that the two-episode backstory and the characters seemed far more interesting than the six-episode drama and tension that led to it, observes Divya Nair.

DoT readies big-ticket changes in telecom policy

DoT readies big-ticket changes in telecom policy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

The department is planning a complete overhaul of the archaic Indian Telegraph Act.

Reliance asks DoT to review penalty

Reliance asks DoT to review penalty

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

Reliance Infocomm has asked the government to reconsider the penalty imposed on it on charges of illegal routing of international calls, saying the telecom ministry's action was "misconceived and unjustified."