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The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

It is an aspirational smart-speaker with few rivals, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Is the Harman Kardon Allure really alluring?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

At Rs 24,499, the Allure is priced significantly higher than other offerings in the same segment, says Dhruv Munjal.

Apple unveils iPhones 6S, 6S Plus with '3D Touch'

Apple unveils iPhones 6S, 6S Plus with '3D Touch'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Apple relies heavily on the sale of its flagship iPhones

PIX: Modi declares 2022 National Games open

PIX: Modi declares 2022 National Games open

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

India's sportsperson could not perform well in the past due to nepotism and corruption but his government cleaned up the system, he said.

Shastri says cricket in India gives enough exposure

Shastri says cricket in India gives enough exposure

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"So there's no need [to play in overseas leagues], they're absolutely fine playing IPL cricket and focusing on domestic cricket. We need them to play domestic cricket in India as well," he added.

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Will cricket get the nod for 2028 LA Olympic Games?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Cricket has been shortlisted for potential inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Games along with baseball-softball, flag football, lacrosse, breakdancing, karate, kickboxing, squash and motorsport.

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

10 Must Watch Ram Gopal Varma Movies on OTT

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks a list of 10 essential RGV movies though there are 84 to wade through.

Kohli is mentally overcooked: Ravi Shastri

Kohli is mentally overcooked: Ravi Shastri

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Kevin Pietersen said Kohli "is going to find it very hard to continue delivering now as his brain is completely fried".

Why India will not drop 'T20 best' Rahul...

Why India will not drop 'T20 best' Rahul...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Batting coach Vikram Rathour says three failures doesn't change the fact that K L Rahul is India's best batsman we have in the T20 format.

5G Phones May Cost Rs 10,000 By 2024

5G Phones May Cost Rs 10,000 By 2024

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The chipset accounts for over 25%-30% of the cost of an average smart phone. Hence, a reduction in its price, device makers say, will make a huge difference to the cost of a phone.

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

'Golden opportunity' awaits Serena at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Opportunity knocks for Serena Williams on the grass courts of Wimbledon next week when she faces a diminished field on her best surface at the famous All England Club.

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

World No 1 Barty retires from tennis at 25

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

World number one Ash Barty has decided to retire from professional tennis at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour.

Tokyo Games may be too big a gamble, disease expert says

Tokyo Games may be too big a gamble, disease expert says

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Japan has been less severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic than many other advanced economies, but a recent surge in cases spurred it to close its borders to non-resident foreigners and declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and major cities.

Netaji's Forward Bloc struggles for survival amid financial woes

Netaji's Forward Bloc struggles for survival amid financial woes

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The organisation established its electoral presence post-Independence in states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Assam, with West Bengal being its main stronghold, but eight decades down the line, the party, now limited to just some pockets of the country, has no MP or MLA in its kitty.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

The most wow gadgets of 2017

The most wow gadgets of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

This is what tech head heaven looks like.

Philips Hue White Ambiance: For smart lights without the jazz

Philips Hue White Ambiance: For smart lights without the jazz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

2 bulbs that emit all colours from 3,000K (warm white) to 6,500K (cool day light).

Hemant Soren's barb at PM triggers war of words

Hemant Soren's barb at PM triggers war of words

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over their telephonic talks on COVID situation triggered political slugfest with the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday accusing Soren of lacking the basic courtesy expected of a person holding his office and lowering its dignity.

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Labs say capping RT-PCR rates is big blow to business

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'We urge the government to have discussions with private labs on the actual cost of running a test.'

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

How BCCI's often-critcised NCA got Mavi-Nagarkoti up and running in 2 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

NCA came into the picture at just the right time to rebuild their bodies and careers.

E-com giants may see 25% jump in sales

E-com giants may see 25% jump in sales

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Instead of making the sellers bleed, experts say, e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart have roped in banks to offer discounts to buyers.

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'You have sufficient protection if you take the second dose of the Covishield vaccine at 12 weeks, because this vaccine works in a way where it provides protection in the first dose.'

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

'How can one revive an only Gandhi family party?'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'The party dropped me as a spokesperson for showing a roadmap. It shows that the party either has a high level of arrogance or they are completely detached from ground realities.'

Shah seeks white paper on political killings in Bengal

Shah seeks white paper on political killings in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Alleging that there had been politicisation and criminalisation of government officers in the state, the BJP leader, who was on a two-day visit, said the TMC government had stopped sending crime statistics to the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) after 2018.

Cong, NCP deny backing Shiv Sena to keep BJP out

Cong, NCP deny backing Shiv Sena to keep BJP out

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

NCP chief Sharad Pawar also ruled out any alliance with the Sena.

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The new year holds the promise of great innovations and inventions.

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Movie business loses Rs 120 billion!

Rediff.com3 May 2021

From Rs 191 billion in 2019, the world's largest film producing industry now stands at Rs 72 billion thanks to the pandemic.

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

How these women made LIFE-CHANGING films

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'

Death knell of Mamata regime has been sounded : Shah

Death knell of Mamata regime has been sounded : Shah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Shah, who held a closed door meeting to take stock of the party organisation, said he could 'sense massive public anger' against the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government in the state and gave a call to 'uproot' it in the state polls.

The heart interview you must read

The heart interview you must read

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Advice for a healthy heart from one of India's top heart surgeons.

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

It has quite a few plus points but the price could be a deterrent, says Khalid Anzar.

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Power suit bows out as WFH hits office dress code

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Master tailors, textile manufacturers and custom clothiers, however, say the upcoming festive season, reinvention in the form of new collections and digital outreach are salvaging the situation somewhat.

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

AAP fears attack on Kejriwal, alleges lax security by police

AAP fears attack on Kejriwal, alleges lax security by police

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

The AAP has alleged that the ink attack on Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was part of a "big rehearsal" to possibly "physically harm" him in future.

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

'No fast bowler ever frightened Gavaskar'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'Doubtless he was the greatest opener of his era; and also one of the greatest in the history of cricket.'

Amid COVID-19 crisis, hundreds stranded outside AIIMS, Safdarjung

Amid COVID-19 crisis, hundreds stranded outside AIIMS, Safdarjung

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Patients have been waiting for days, weeks and sometimes months for appointments for dialysis, chemotherapy and other emergency procedures.

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Paswan meets Rabri, moots alliance with Cong

Paswan meets Rabri, moots alliance with Cong

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

With jailed Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad disqualified as Lok Sabha member, ally Lok Janshakti Party President Ramvilas Paswan met Rabri Devi in Patna on Tuesday and mooted an alliance of secular parties, including Congress.

BJP tears into Shourie for 'Cong+cow=NDA' jibe

BJP tears into Shourie for 'Cong+cow=NDA' jibe

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday brushed aside former Union Minister Arun Shourie's statement that Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'managed headlines instead of economy', saying that the former had made such a remark since he was in pain for not being a part of the NDA government anymore.