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Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sunayana Dumala fell out of status because her permission to reside in the US was tied to Kuchibhotla through marriage.

Exploride earns over $500,000 in 40 days of its global launch

Exploride earns over $500,000 in 40 days of its global launch

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The company plans to add more features to its gadget, will expand its workforce and raise $10 million in venture capital fund.

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's navigation satellite

Countdown begins for launch of ISRO's navigation satellite

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Countdown began on Thursday for the launch of the latest navigation satellite that will make India on par with the GPS of the US.

Team wants me to finish games batting at No. 6: Karthik

Team wants me to finish games batting at No. 6: Karthik

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Dinesh Karthik says the Indian team management has identified the role of a finisher for him at number six.

Delhi govt rejects Uber's application to run taxis in capital

Delhi govt rejects Uber's application to run taxis in capital

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

In a setback to US-based online cab service provider -- Uber, the Delhi government has rejected again the company's application for licence to run its taxis in the national capital.

Kansas shooting 'hero' discharged from hospital, invited to India

Kansas shooting 'hero' discharged from hospital, invited to India

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The University of Kansas Health System confirmed that the 24-year-old has gone home, but there's still a long road to recovery after he took two bullets

Kashmir: 2 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter

Kashmir: 2 Lashkar terrorists killed in encounter

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Two AK-47 rifles, seven magazines, 134 rounds of bullet, one radio set, one GPS device and a large quantity of war-like store were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists

Gogoi seeks special force to protect Kaziranga rhinos

Gogoi seeks special force to protect Kaziranga rhinos

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

With rhino poachers creating havoc in the Kaziranga National Park, the Assam government has sent a proposal to the Union government for raising a Rhino Protection Force with more than 1,200 personnel while National Investigative Agency's help would be sought to bust the international rhino-poaching racket.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Will India ever have a successful Super App?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

From PhonePe to Jio, everyone wants to be a Super App but it is still unclear if they will actually work in India.

Now, AC on demand facility for Mumbai cabs

Now, AC on demand facility for Mumbai cabs

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

State Transport Minister Diwakar Raote said new black and yellow cabs come fitted with air conditioners but passengers cannot use the facility because it is not permitted.

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Uber rape: Police recover accused cabbie's iPhone

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Delhi police has recovered the iPhone which was provided by Uber to the driver accused of raping the 27-year-old finance company executive on Friday night inside the cab which she had booked through the company's app.

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Yulu bikes: Pedal your way to beat the traffic

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Yulu founder Amit Gupta believes bicycle sharing is the next big thing.

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

With some of the world's most amazing gadgets, the 2015 International CES kicked off on January 6 promising a fantastic show with more than 3,600 exhibitors.

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Kerala and Tamil Nadu are quiet champions of India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

'There is a degree of civility, efficiency, cleanliness and cultural ease here that has all but vanished in the squalid, chaotic and rootless Hindi heartland,' says Sunil Sethi.

This lady has set out to become 1st to row across Pacific alone

This lady has set out to become 1st to row across Pacific alone

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

An American began a 6,000-mile (9,656-km) voyage on Sunday in Japan, attempting to become the third person and the first woman to cross the Pacific Ocean by herself in a rowboat.

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The street leading up to his tea stall cum house is dotted with Argentina flags while a giant one flutters high making its presence felt.

American who tried to stop Kansas shooting says 'happy to risk my life'

American who tried to stop Kansas shooting says 'happy to risk my life'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In a video posted on the University of Kansas Health System's YouTube page, 24-year-old Ian Grillot said, "I was more than happy to risk my life to save the lives of others, there were families, there were kids inside there were boys watching a basketball game". "I couldn't stand there. I had to do something. That is why I acted the way I did," the construction worker said.

First-ever revenue survey in Naxal-hit Abujhmad begins

First-ever revenue survey in Naxal-hit Abujhmad begins

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

The survey will benefit a population of at least 35,000, mainly tribals, to get patta (title deed) for the land they were possessing.

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The incident took place at Panjgaon at Chowkibal when terorists, suspected to be of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad stormed the battalion camp which is in-charge of road opening duties on the crucial roads in this area.

US mega-strike in Afghanistan was 'very, very successful': Trump

US mega-strike in Afghanistan was 'very, very successful': Trump

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

The US President, however, said he does not know if this would send a message to North Korea.

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Terrorists using 'calculator' to avoid surveillance by army

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The technology is based on the concept of 'cognitive digital radio' that enables users to turn their smartphones into peer-to-peer, off-grid communication tools.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These images from across the globe show that it is a crazy world out there.

Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era: Tripura CM

Internet, satellite communication existed in Mahabharata era: Tripura CM

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The CM said he was proud that he was born in a country which had the "best communication system" and "best culture" in the whole world.

10 things you must know about the Moto G3

10 things you must know about the Moto G3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

Here's what all this good-looking handset can do...

BELIEVE IT OR NOT: No one died in these air crashes

BELIEVE IT OR NOT: No one died in these air crashes

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Happy End' is a photo-project of 15 airplanes that had forced landings but all on board survived and were rescued.

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Uber takes its ride beyond app

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The new feature is up and running in Nagpur, Guwahati and Jodhpur

10 things you must know about Samsung Galaxy A8

10 things you must know about Samsung Galaxy A8

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

To begin with, the Galaxy A8 is Samsung's slimmest smartphone yet...

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Uber seeks users' help to hit the road

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The company asked its users to sign a petition - #BringUberBack

Is India's Nirbhay a match for Pakistan's Babur?

Is India's Nirbhay a match for Pakistan's Babur?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'So far, Pakistan leads India in subsonic cruise missile development, having tested and operationally deployed the Babur cruise missile that has a range of 700 km, significantly less than the Nirbhay's.'

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Both are designed for safety of women.

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

A Motorcycle Ride from Ladakh to Kashmir

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'The lush green of Kashmir was exactly like the postcards and posters I had seen growing up.'

How safe is it to play Pokemon in India?

How safe is it to play Pokemon in India?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The user cannot expect his or her privacy to be secured.

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Top 10 smartphones to gift this Diwali!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Get the best deal for your loved one(s) :-)

The great Indian railways and a little app

The great Indian railways and a little app

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

RailYatri offers a host of travel-related services to a 4.5 million user base. Shine Jacob finds out what's next for the app.

LeT opens fire in hospital, frees Pak terrorist and kills 2 cops

LeT opens fire in hospital, frees Pak terrorist and kills 2 cops

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The attack by the LeT to free "hardcore" Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist Mohammed Naveed Jhatt took place around 11.35 am inside the busy SMHS hospital complex in a high security area of Jammu and Kashmir's summer capital.

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

China launches 20 micro satellites using new rocket

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

China on Sunday successfully placed 20 micro satellites into space using its latest carrier rocket powered by pollution-free fuels, boosting the Communist giant's competitiveness in the global satellite launch sector, state media reported.

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Priyanka brews winning formula for Congress

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Priyanka Gandhi gets into rigorous damage control mode in wake of her party's eroding popularity ahead of the polls, reports Renu Mittal

Nandan Nilekani commits 5% assets to start-ups

Nandan Nilekani commits 5% assets to start-ups

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Invests $50 mn in 11 entities in just over a year, commits $25 mn more; prefers putting money in firms trying to solve India-specific problems