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R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

R-Day: Delhi under thick security blanket after terror attack alert

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Ahead of Republic Day, the Delhi-National Capital Region has been put under a 'very high-security' cover after police received inputs from Intelligence agencies about a possible terror attack, officials said on Tuesday.

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The review plea by one of the petitioners Udit Sood has been filed with the apex court registry.

Farmer leaders involved in violence, won't be spared: Police chief

Farmer leaders involved in violence, won't be spared: Police chief

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Delhi Police on Wednesday alleged that farmer leaders made inflammatory speeches and were involved in the violence during the tractor parade by agitating farmers that left 394 of its personnel injured and warned that no culprit will be spared.

Petitioners seek open court hearing for same sex marriage review plea

Petitioners seek open court hearing for same sex marriage review plea

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A petition seeking a review of the October 17 verdict refusing to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Thursday for an open court hearing.

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

1,000 drones to light up Delhi sky at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

In a first, a grand drone show will dazzle the sky above the national capital during the Beating the Retreat ceremony to be held at Vijay Chowk on Saturday as part of the country's 73rd Republic Day celebrations.

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Heavy security across country for 76th Independence Day

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir.

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

China has completed its new mega airport in Beijing after four years of construction, three months ahead of its planned grand opening. Measuring at 1.03 million square metres -- about the size of 144 football pitches -- the Beijing Daxing International Airport will be the world's largest airport terminal, according to Xinhua News. Here's a peak at the gargantuan structure.

Beyond erotic dancer robots: The 10 best robots of CES

Beyond erotic dancer robots: The 10 best robots of CES

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

The real hot tech is here.

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide mobility services in London. Drivers can initiate their registration on the Ola app.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

How a Bengaluru-based firm is using AI to change the retail game

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Capillary Technologies building AI-backed products to empower offline retailers

How Tech Is Tackling Knotty HR Problems

How Tech Is Tackling Knotty HR Problems

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Tech is also being used to stem resignations, which have recorded a rise amid COVID-19.

Apple launches iPhone 8, iPhone X and new watch

Apple launches iPhone 8, iPhone X and new watch

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The iPhone X will cost $999 -- about $70 higher than the Galaxy Note 8, its major competitor.

LG V30+: It has more features than costlier flagships

LG V30+: It has more features than costlier flagships

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Why the new LG smartphone is worth a try.

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Boarding flights will soon be whole lot different. Here's how

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The biometric entry will take place with the consent of the passenger and the present system of check-in will also co-exist.

Software robots to perform a fifth of internal jobs at ICICI Bank

Software robots to perform a fifth of internal jobs at ICICI Bank

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Other private banks also planning to employ bots soon

Making computers intelligent

Making computers intelligent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Computers need to be trained to recognise images, says Devangshu Datta.

Must you spy on your child?

Must you spy on your child?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

'It is natural for parents to want to keep their children safe.' 'But there's a difference between putting up firewalls to protect them and snooping on them 24X7,' says Shuma Raha.

PHOTOS: Indonesia opens 18th Asian Games with explosive ceremony

PHOTOS: Indonesia opens 18th Asian Games with explosive ceremony

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Indonesia president Joko Widodo declared the 18th Asian Games open in a glittering ceremony on Saturday, launching what promises to be a frenetic fortnight of breathless sporting action featuring the best of the continent's athletes.

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The Bengaluru-based firm competes with US rival Uber whose lukewarm IPO last year has contributed to the lag in valuation trend among the unicorns across the Indian start-up ecosystem.

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Embracing new normal, India Inc set to step up hiring in 2021

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Adapting to the new hybrid normal of remote and office work, cautiously optimistic corporate are looking to hire more people and provide better appraisals in the new year as they step out of the pandemic-ravaged 2020. The coronavirus pandemic emerged as the biggest inflection point for the Indian job landscape. For the corporates, work-from-home and remote workers became the new normal and for the professionals, online learning and digital skills took centrestage.

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Infections rise in Nagpur with second wave

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

One reason for the surge in cases is the spread of infection at large weddings. Weddings turned out to be super spreaders.

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Plan to open a bank account? V-KYC will make it lot easy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Physical KYC takes anywhere between two to five working days to get done, V-KYC, only a few minutes.

Will Iranian Women Bring Down The Ayatollahs?

Will Iranian Women Bring Down The Ayatollahs?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Mahsa Amini's tragic custodial death in Tehran has triggered protests across Iran. Defiant, jean clad women minus their tunics and hijabs are marching in unison and shouting 'Down with the dictator' Women in Iran have been pushed to the wall and are no longer willing to abide by the restrictions placed on them, explains Rashme Sehgal.

The Aadhaar Effect: Say bye to your privacy

The Aadhaar Effect: Say bye to your privacy

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'In 1984, George Orwell dreamt up the concept of a dictatorship that worked on surveillance.' 'The reality of 2017 goes a long way beyond everything that Orwell imagined.' says Devangshu Datta.

No documents needed for NPR: Amit Shah in RS

No documents needed for NPR: Amit Shah in RS

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Shah said the Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests in the national capital were turned into communal riots. "I call upon my Muslim brothers and sisters that false propaganda is being spread on the issue of CAA. This Act is not to take anyone's citizenship but to give citizenship," said Shah.

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

HTC gets back into the innovation game with the HTC U12 Plus, says Ashish Narsale.

Revealed! How JEE, NEET will be different

Revealed! How JEE, NEET will be different

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Exam centres will not only ensure social distancing among examinees -- there will also be a strong focus on avoiding malpractices and conducting the test with minimal human intervention.

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Robots to the rescue in times of coronavirus

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

From scanning hospital entrants to disinfecting hospital areas and floors, robots are being roped in for tasks considered high-risk, says Peerzada Abrar.

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Aadhaar: 'Security is continually evolving'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Experts say the new security features will significantly ensure there is no 'large-scale theft of people's identity'.

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Must-knows about your phone's fingerprint scanner

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

The growing use of mobile phones for storing personal data has become a security concern, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Upset with newspaper, US gunman kills 5 in newsroom shooting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The shooting was the deadliest day for US journalism since 9/11 terror attacks.

Divorced over phone, Muslim woman moves court

Divorced over phone, Muslim woman moves court

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Rhia Moolla has urged the high court in the nearby town of Pietermaritzburg to acknowledge her 'nikaah' to businessman Nazir Jamaloodeen so that she could receive maintenance and custody of their four-year-old son.

All about Lenovo 3000 Y500

All about Lenovo 3000 Y500

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

The machine, which weighs almost 2.5 Kg, has washed its hands off the traditional fingerprint reader that most of contemporary laptops sport.

SEE: Is OnePlus 7T Pro worth Rs 53,999?

SEE: Is OnePlus 7T Pro worth Rs 53,999?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The OnePlus 7T Pro is a super performer packed with great specifications like good looks, good camera, great software experience and the latest hardware.

The big iPhone con

The big iPhone con

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Apple products are built around the notion of picking up ideas that are already common, reducing them to brightly-coloured, child-like simplicity, imposing conformity, and then suggesting that buying into that conformity means you're a seriously cool adult, says Mihir S Sharma.

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Why the Huawei Mate series will tempt you

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

Huawei latest Mate series looks all set to take on Apple and Samsung, says Ashish Narsale.

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

The tech-armed fortress that are our data centres

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

From round-the-clock surveillance of people and equipment to choosing the right materials for the building that contains the servers that store data, these facilities are truly state-of-the-art.