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Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Ever wished for a power-packed phone that not only fits your budget but doesn't compromise on features? Well then look no further. At Rs 9,300, Celkon Millenium Ultra Q500 could well be the solution to your needs for feature-rich yet pocket friendly mobile, says Manu Shankar/Rediff.com.

5 most expensive bikes in India

5 most expensive bikes in India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

In the Rs 35-50 lakh range, these superbikes can make your presence special, wherever you take them

REVEALED: ISIS is buying land in Bosnia

REVEALED: ISIS is buying land in Bosnia

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

The Islamic State terror group is secretly buying land near an isolated village in Bosnia in the heart of Europe which could be a base for devastating terror attacks on the West, a media report has said.

Facebook proposes changes in user data policy

Facebook proposes changes in user data policy

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Facebook has proposed "updates" to its privacy policies that explain how the social networking giant would use personal data of about 1.2 billion users to deliver advertising and other personalised services.

Review: Aadama Jeichomada is entertaining

Review: Aadama Jeichomada is entertaining

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Badri's Aadama Jeichomada is a satirical take on the rampant spot-fixing in the IPL matches.

I am proud of saving the American economy: Barack Obama

I am proud of saving the American economy: Barack Obama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

'I am very confident that America is stronger and more prosperous'

Kapil Sharma, 50 others have damaged mangroves, says forest officials

Kapil Sharma, 50 others have damaged mangroves, says forest officials

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

We found that there have been violations not only by Sharma, but 50-60 other flat owners also," Assistant Forest Conservator Makarand Ghodke said.

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Remembering 26/11: How Kasab and others were trained by LeT, ISI

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The sea training also included 'how to fish', something that made Kasab think that 'he had got a job and he could earn a respectable living'.

Uri camp attackers well trained in special ops; Pak hand obvious: Army

Uri camp attackers well trained in special ops; Pak hand obvious: Army

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The Army on Sunday said it had enough evidence to show that the six terrorists who carried out the attack on an Army camp in Uri belonged to the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and were supported by the Pakistani establishment.

ISRO successfully launches India's sixth navigation satellite into orbit

ISRO successfully launches India's sixth navigation satellite into orbit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

In a textbook mission, ISRO's PSLV-C32 lifted off from Sriharikota and later injected the IRNSS-IF in sub-Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit.

Alert Indian troops thwart major Chinese incursion attempt

Alert Indian troops thwart major Chinese incursion attempt

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Chinese People's Liberation Army recently made a two-pronged simultaneous incursion by sending its troops into Indian waters in the Pangong lake as well as five km deep into Indian territory through the land route in the same area, according to reports.

Gurdaspur terrorists came from Pakistan, says Rajnath Singh

Gurdaspur terrorists came from Pakistan, says Rajnath Singh

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Singh said the terrorists snuck in from the Ravi river.

Samsung goes 4G with Galaxy J1 at Rs 10k

Samsung goes 4G with Galaxy J1 at Rs 10k

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Stung by the flood of competitively priced phones from Micromax and Xiaomi, Samsung has decided to prop up the budget segment by offering 4G-enabled smartphones in India.

Mahindra launches all-new Scorpio at Rs 7.98 lakh

Mahindra launches all-new Scorpio at Rs 7.98 lakh

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

It's built on an all-new platform and comes with contemporary styling.

India must have a future in Electronics

India must have a future in Electronics

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'It is in electronics that the gap between where we are and where we need to be is most obvious and most persistent.' 'It is not only a national security issue, but also a commercial issue,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

This Sony ain't quite Apple or Samsung

This Sony ain't quite Apple or Samsung

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Sony Xperia Z3+ is definitely not a worthy candidate to enter the exclusive club meant for the likes of Samsung Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6, says Himanshu Juneja.

Reliance, ONGC, Bharat Petroleum bag top awards

Reliance, ONGC, Bharat Petroleum bag top awards

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was to give away the awards but he could not attend because he was travelling.

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Standing their ground: What women in Delhi do to stay safe?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Over two years since the Nirbhaya rape shook the nation women in New Delhi feel no safer than they did before. With safety apps to self-defence classes on the rise, Ritika Bhatia takes a look at what working women in Delhi are doing to keep themselves safe.

Breather for Uber, Kolkata tags it as IT firm

Breather for Uber, Kolkata tags it as IT firm

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The company is a facilitator of taxis (therefore an intermediary) and is best governed under the IT Act said Neeraj Singhal, Uber's head of expansion in India.

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

'Do we belong here', asks wife of Indian shot dead by American

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

She said she now wonders what will the US government do to stop hate crimes against minorities.

Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Forgot your laptop charger at office? Shipsy it!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Shipsy is the brainchild of Soham Chokshi, a mechanical engineer from IIT Madras and co-founders Dhruv Agrawal and Maharshi Devraj.

Here's why Yamaha YZF-R1 rocks!

Here's why Yamaha YZF-R1 rocks!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Being a high-end bike, Yamaha YZF-R1 is supposed to be more powerful, safer and user-friendly than before.

Gatiman Express: India's fastest train hits the track

Gatiman Express: India's fastest train hits the track

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The launch of this train heralds a new era of high speed rail travel in India.

ISRO successfully launches IRNSS 1C navigation satellite

ISRO successfully launches IRNSS 1C navigation satellite

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

India successfully launched IRNSS 1C on board ISRO's PSLV C26 rocket from the spaceport at 1.32 am on Thursday, moving a step closer to setting up the country's own navigation system on par with Global Positioning System of the US.

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

10 things you must know about LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Read this before you make a decision to buy one of these Google smartphones.

Huawei P9: Excellent looks, tricky camera, no 4K shooting

Huawei P9: Excellent looks, tricky camera, no 4K shooting

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Place it within Rs 30,000-35,000, and it becomes an automatic recommendation, says Himanshu Juneja

I won't be surprised if Gauri's killers are not caught

I won't be surprised if Gauri's killers are not caught

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

'Those who were first at the site of Gauri Lankesh's murder scene noticed that the place was still open for people to casually walk in and out.' 'No forensic evidence of value can remain in such places,' points out Aakar Patel.

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Now, a start-up to track radio cab drivers

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The US-based start-up developed a machine learning system that uses sensors in smartphones.

Renault Kwid to race against Maruti Alto, Datsun Go, Hyundai Eon

Renault Kwid to race against Maruti Alto, Datsun Go, Hyundai Eon

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Renault Kwid is also the longest of the lot and at 3680mm length, the vehicle may turn out to be the most spacious in its segment.

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Many of them carried candles and signs reading, "We don't support politics of hate."

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The $10.5 billion arms and equipment deal helped to arrest the recent drift in the 'special and privileged' strategic partnership, observes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Delhi cab rape: 'Govt's actions have not matched its talks'

Delhi cab rape: 'Govt's actions have not matched its talks'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Members in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday transcended political barriers to voice concern over rape of a young executive in a cab in the national capital, with the House standing as one in condemning the heinous crime and demanding action against the guilty.

Delhi rape case: Uber cab driver arrested in Mathura

Delhi rape case: Uber cab driver arrested in Mathura

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

An Uber cab driver, accused of raping a 27-year-old woman in Delhi, has been arrested in Mathura.

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Top 5: Smartphones under Rs 50,000

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

If you are mulling the idea of buying a smartphone with great specs in the sub-50K range, then these five launched in 2014 are worth a look.

How Naxals gunned down 14 CRPF personnel in 60 minutes

How Naxals gunned down 14 CRPF personnel in 60 minutes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The deadly Maoist ambush, claiming the lives of 14 Central Reserve Police Force personnel in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, was planned and supervised by local Naxal leaders who were reportedly camping in south Bastar for past few days, a senior police official said on Tuesday.

India launches fifth navigation satellite in textbook style

India launches fifth navigation satellite in textbook style

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched India's fifth navigation satellite IRNSS-1E from Sriharikota.

Mahindra NuvoSport is neither refined nor cheap!

Mahindra NuvoSport is neither refined nor cheap!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Mahindra NuvoSport is considered a classic case of lost identity by many experts. It is neither refined enough to play along with the big SUVs nor is it cheaper to buy to make it a mass market product. Thus Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com decided to give the car a fair chance and reviewed it to unravel its nitty-gritty.

App for employee safety by Smart Cloud

App for employee safety by Smart Cloud

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

SmartCommute is a solution for employee commuting safety, which helps track employees and vehicles during regular commutes and also helps employees contact transport management teams efficiently in case of an SOS situation.

The A to Z of 2016

The A to Z of 2016

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

It was the year 'anti-national' became the 'it' gaali, and our humble haldi-doodh became the toast of the West's wellness brigade as 'Tumeric Latte.' It was the year 'cash' became unholy and 'fake news' became real. Shuma Raha looks back.

Delhi rejects application for licence by Uber and 2 others

Delhi rejects application for licence by Uber and 2 others

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In a major decision, Delhi government on Wednesday rejected fresh applications for licence by US-based taxi booking firm Uber and two other such service providers -- Ola and TaxiForSure.