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Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Ram temple discussions off the table at Kumbh

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The VHP will focus on non-religious topics and give the Ram temple a miss at the three-day Vaicharik Kumbh, to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shashikant Trivedi reports.

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

How Modi can ensure that Bharat indeed become Swachh

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Swachh Bharat Mission could focus on using technological innovation to eradicate the problem of open defecation, says R Gopalakrishnan.

9.0-quake is waiting to happen in Kashmir: Expert

9.0-quake is waiting to happen in Kashmir: Expert

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Professor Mohammad Ismail Bhat warns of a strong quake waiting to happen in Jammu and Kashmir.

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Shocking! An Honour Killing in Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A pregnant woman is murdered in cold blood in the heart of suburban Mumbai. By her father who didn't want her to marry the man she did.

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Rediff.com27 May 2015

They belong to different budget segments but when it comes to features and looks these seven stand out in the crowd.

Can these bikes beat Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 350?

Can these bikes beat Royal Enfield's Thunderbird 350?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

UM Motorcycles has entered the Indian market with two new models. BikeDekho takes the duo for a spin to see if they've been worth the wait...

3 terrorists killed in Samba wanted to blow up trains

3 terrorists killed in Samba wanted to blow up trains

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The three heavily-armed terrorists killed by the Border Security Force in Samba district had infiltrated into Jammu and Kashmir to carry out a chain of terror attacks by blowing up running trains and tracks with chained IEDs and hard to detect liquid explosives, a top force official said on Wednesday.

Pathankot attack: Pak JIT to record statements of witnesses from Thursday

Pathankot attack: Pak JIT to record statements of witnesses from Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The visiting Pakistani JIT will begin recording the statements of the witnesses in the Pathankot terror attack case from Thursday.

Why on earth did Sony make the Xperia E4!

Why on earth did Sony make the Xperia E4!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The Japanese electronics giant has missed several tricks with the Xperia E4 and unless the phone sees heavy price cut from Rs 11,500, there is every chance customers will go for the Motorola Moto G, says Himanshu Juneja.

India launches IRNSS-1D; set to operationalise navigational system

India launches IRNSS-1D; set to operationalise navigational system

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

India is set to operationalise its own navigational system with the successful launch of IRNSS-1D, the fourth in the series of seven navigational satellites, onboard PSLV-C27 from Sriharikota on Saturday.

Child rape case: Cops issue tough guidelines for Bangalore schools

Child rape case: Cops issue tough guidelines for Bangalore schools

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

In the fallout of alleged rape of a six-year old girl at a public school that triggered public outrage, Bangalore Police has issued tough guidelines to schools in the city for safety of children and warned of prosecution in the event of its non-compliance.

Chinese tried to enter Indian waters in Ladakh: Reports

Chinese tried to enter Indian waters in Ladakh: Reports

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

After making incursion bids in Ladakh through land route, Chinese troops have made several attempts to enter Indian waters at Pangong lake nestled in the higher reaches of Ladakh with the latest incident reported on Friday.

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

iPhone 6S and 6S Plus: What's all the fuss about?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

13 MP rear camera, 'Live' photos, 4K videos and the A9 chipset that aid faster CPU- and GPU-intensive tasks. Apple's latest iPhone iterations, the 6S and 6S Plus, come with dollops of wow factor.

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

5 most expensive motorcycles in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

The least expensive among these starts at Rs 22,60,560, according to a list compiled by MotorBeam.com

Will the 'Force' be with this Moto X?

Will the 'Force' be with this Moto X?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Moto X Force carries a brilliant screen, pretty good camera, and the battery woes have been taken care of as well. The shatterproof screen is definitely a great plus, but the missing OIS, stereo speakers and the absent finger print scanner, all these are glaring omissions, says Himanshu Juneja.

Will this Indian master our roads?

Will this Indian master our roads?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Pitted against Harley Davidson CVO Limited., Indian Motocycles' Roadmaster has all it takes to fire on all the cylinder says Sagar Basandani

After Messi, Ibra... Indian football uses Player Tracking System

After Messi, Ibra... Indian football uses Player Tracking System

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

In a first of sorts for Indian football, the national team implemented the 'Player Tracking System' at its ongoing preparatory camp at the DSK Dream City, the home of DSK Shivajians Football Club, in Pune.

He spent 4 days in a Sri Lankan jail

He spent 4 days in a Sri Lankan jail

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Muthayya Fernandes, a fisherman from Rameswaram, was imprisoned in Sri Lanka for crossing the International Boundary in search of fish.

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

It's the end of the road for Uber in Delhi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

International cab-booking service Uber was banned on Monday in the national capital, a day after one of its drivers was arrested for allegedly raping a 27-year-old woman executive amid growing outrage over the incident which renewed focus on safety measures for women.

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Uber drives down the wrong lane in India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Uber is facing sharp criticism from fellow taxi providers for not following strict security norms leading to the rape of a passenger in New Delhi.

Google Nexus 9 looks absolutely stunning!

Google Nexus 9 looks absolutely stunning!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Google released the new Nexus 9 amid high expectations, and by the looks of it, the tablet looks like a worthy upgrade to last year's Nexus 7, says Himanshu Juneja.

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Pathankot terror attack: 5-member Pakistan probe team arrives in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

A five-member JIT from Pakistan reached Pathankot on Sunday to carry out a probe into the attack at the IAF base at Pathankot.

India's first all-women crew set to sail around the world

India's first all-women crew set to sail around the world

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Five young women are getting ready to circumnavigate the world.

Shivaay: A terrific looking terrible film!

Shivaay: A terrific looking terrible film!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

One can predict the knocks and punches and dives and VFX-aided saves without as much as batting an eyelid, says Sukanya Verma.

'Pokemon Go is a big threat to personal privacy'

'Pokemon Go is a big threat to personal privacy'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

'Location is your primary sensitive data in today's time.' 'Location information is taken at a premium today because it can be sold and shared.' 'When we share our locations, the cyber security-aspect becomes very vulnerable.' 'If your identity and location is shared, then it is far easier for a criminal to target you for whatever purpose.'

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Rediff said it first: Juveniles, accused of heinous crimes, to be tried as adults

Rediff said it first: Juveniles, accused of heinous crimes, to be tried as adults

Rediff.com7 May 2015

'With increasing numbers of juveniles committing heinous crimes, we believe such juveniles must go into the adult system and be punished,' Minister Maneka Gandhi tells Rashme Sehgal.

'Always a challenge for EC to ensure free, fair polls in Bihar'

'Always a challenge for EC to ensure free, fair polls in Bihar'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

'The Election Commission has to deal with money power, intimidation tactics and caste politics.'

10 cities in the world with worst traffic jams

10 cities in the world with worst traffic jams

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

The TomTom Traffic Index compares travel time during non-congested hours with travel times in peak hours experienced by passenger vehicles.

Weeks after Naved another Pak terrorist caught in Kashmir

Weeks after Naved another Pak terrorist caught in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The arrested terrorist was identified as Sajjad Ahmed, 22, from Muzaffargarh in south-west Pakistan, the army said.

UP CM seeks Rs 11,000 crore from PM to meet drought situation

UP CM seeks Rs 11,000 crore from PM to meet drought situation

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Yadav asked the centre to send tankers in large numbers to the parched Bundelkhand region for supply of water from dams and canals there.

Thousands of pillars missing on Nepal, Bhutan borders

Thousands of pillars missing on Nepal, Bhutan borders

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

More than 2,700 border pillars along India's open border with Nepal have either gone "missing" or are "damaged", setting alarm bells ringing in the internal security establishment of the country.

Should you buy Xiaomi Mi4 64GB for Rs 24,000?

Should you buy Xiaomi Mi4 64GB for Rs 24,000?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

A few critical shortcomings and a possible pricing blunder on the 64 GB (Rs 23,999) capacity model might just take the wind out of the sales of Xiaomi's latest offering.

Delhi cab rape victim sues Uber in California

Delhi cab rape victim sues Uber in California

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The suit claims Uber sacrificed customer safety for the sake of profit and expansion.

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Stunning gadgets that will make you go wow

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Micro Drone is a palm-sized personal drone that works straight out of the box.

Review: How good is Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?

Review: How good is Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Himanshu Juneja takes a close look to ascertain if the premium it asks for is justified.

Celkon launches cheapest Windows 8.1 smartphone

Celkon launches cheapest Windows 8.1 smartphone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

The device, Win 400, is available at Rs 4,979.

10 things you must know about HTC One X9

10 things you must know about HTC One X9

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Himanshu Juneja finds out what the handset has to offer

Can Suresh Prabhu take on the Railway Bureaucracy?

Can Suresh Prabhu take on the Railway Bureaucracy?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Ministers may come and ministers may go but the attitude of the RB remains the same forever, and it is this group that really calls the shots in Indian Railways, says S Pushpavanam.

India's first shatterproof display smartphone!

India's first shatterproof display smartphone!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Truth or hype? We find out!