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A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A successor to Mi 4, the 'i' in 4i reflects Xiaomi's focus on India even as the Chinese company is losing ground to Apple on home turf.

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

'Build products rapidly to be competitive'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

To be competitive, you need to focus on building products very rapidly, says Werner Vogels.

FAQ: What's net neutrality? How does it affect you?

FAQ: What's net neutrality? How does it affect you?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Rediff.com gives you a lowdown on the net neutrality issue that is today part of the national discourse.

'We want to bring trauma care based on the US model to Gujarat'

'We want to bring trauma care based on the US model to Gujarat'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The idea is to provide prompt and proper emergency care to all, especially for our middle and lower classes for whom availing emergency care is difficult and sometimes just impossible, says Dr Navin Shah, former president, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin

Xiaomi Redmi 4: Should you buy it for 7k?

Xiaomi Redmi 4: Should you buy it for 7k?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The handset delivers on build quality, battery, design, ergonomics and a pretty decent display. The camera performance is not exactly ground breaking, but the price tag covers up for that slight blip, says Himanshu Juneja

10 amazing inventions by women

10 amazing inventions by women

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

You cannot imagine your life without these modern inventions, can you?

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Surgical strikes reveal India's space prowess

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

In the years to come, India's space assets will play a much bigger role if and when hostilities break out on our borders, says Pallava Bagla.

Samsung goes premium with Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Samsung goes premium with Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The first day of March 2015 turned into super Sunday of sorts, as Samsung finally unveiled the much expected Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge mobile phones.

How two IAF pilots saved the day

How two IAF pilots saved the day

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

In a precarious mission, Wing Commander Charles Simon and Squadron Leader S Venkatramanan and crew rescued a woman in labour from atop a water tank in Chennai. She delivered twins! Archana Masih/Rediff.com spoke to the pilots about that dramatic day.

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Is Meizu m1 Note another iPhone wannabe?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

With an impressive resume, the Meizu m1 Note phablet will attract users who would like to lay their hands on a big screen device which is well built, cost effective, and not a slouch in performance either, says Himanshu Juneja.

Why Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is a good buy at Rs 37k

Why Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is a good buy at Rs 37k

Rediff.com1 May 2017

With Samsung Galaxy S8+, another phablet with screen size north of 6 inches, slated to release with a price tag of Rs 65,000, the Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is not half bad an option costing only Rs 36,990 in comparison, says Himanshu Juneja

'Rum is the true spirit of India'

'Rum is the true spirit of India'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

With tiger stripes and India in its logo, Gautom Menon wants the world to drink Indian.

Hail the invisible hand of the State

Hail the invisible hand of the State

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Neither pharma nor IT would have become the stars of the economy without the active but largely invisible hand of the Indian State, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Laskhar's dedication to liberation of Kashmir made me join them'

'Laskhar's dedication to liberation of Kashmir made me join them'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

David Coleman Headley pens down his life as a terrorist and his turn towards extremism in his new memoir.

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Samsung has crafted a remarkable device, something revolutionary to stand out from the crowd, in the form of Galaxy S8, says Himanshu Juneja

Spoiling Google's party!

Spoiling Google's party!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

With the release of HTC One A9, the company has brought forward a phone which has the capability to spoil Google Nexus 5X's party at the least. In fact, HTC CEO went ahead and even declared that HTC One A9 is a 'a good alternative to the iPhone'.

US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Surging value of dollar may be posing the biggest threat to US corporate earnings.

Has Samsung turned a new leaf?

Has Samsung turned a new leaf?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Although successful, Samsung has suffered a lot of criticism for sticking with non-metallic construction materials while its rivals competed in same price segment with far better build quality. With Samsung Galaxy A5, the company has tried to address the issue, and seems like they have got everything right, except for the pricing, says Himanshu Juneja

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Honor 8: Definitely worthy

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Honor carries good features all around itself. But it is not without its quirks either. Thankfully, these are few and not likely to dent its prospects hugely

Rafting down the Ganga, for a cause

Rafting down the Ganga, for a cause

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

'Kanpur and Hoogly district are the most polluted on the Ganga.'

Pakistani Punjab must pay the price for terror

Pakistani Punjab must pay the price for terror

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

'The target for all our counter-terror operations ought to be Pakistani Punjab's population,' argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

The best compact luxury sedan money can buy

The best compact luxury sedan money can buy

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Mercedes-Benz's first launch of the year is its most gorgeous looking and the new entry-level sedan, CLA-Class.

Couch to marathon: How to train in 12 weeks

Couch to marathon: How to train in 12 weeks

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

With the marathon season around the corner, even couch potatoes can train for shorter runs at the Delhi Half Marathon in November

5 hot cars launched in August

5 hot cars launched in August

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The market for compact cars has become really cut-throat.

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Uber cabbie was trying to flee to Nepal after crime, says Delhi police

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The Uber cab driver, who had allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman in Delhi on Friday night in his taxi, was planning to flee to Nepal before the police arrested him in the nick of time from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.

Big data analytics changes the rules of road travel

Big data analytics changes the rules of road travel

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Meru Cabs and OlaCabs among radio cabs and bus ticket booking provider Redbus have been using big data analytics.

Lumia 540: Microsoft's got a winner

Lumia 540: Microsoft's got a winner

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

A detailed look at the promising Windows Phone from Microsoft

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Himanshu Juneja takes a closer look to find out what the phablet from Xiaomi is all about.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Despite a couple of flaws Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos remains a superior package and still stands out, contends Himanshu Juneja

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Xiaomi Redmi 3S is an awesome phone for Rs 9k

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

The Redmi 3S boasts of a fantastic built quality, brilliant battery back up, and a pretty good display

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews the latest flagship from Chinese company LeEco

Top 10 DSLR cameras of 2015

Top 10 DSLR cameras of 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The most popular list among the shutterbugs this year.

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

This is not an exhaustive list of best DSLRs; there are several others, which also hold their ground in their respective segments.

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Silicon Valley start-up Uber may find India ride bumpy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

With Uber dipping into its generous war chest to subsidise its service, its pampered clientele should sit back and enjoy the ride.

Back to Sheena Bora's grave, via e-time travel

Back to Sheena Bora's grave, via e-time travel

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Back to Sheena Bora's grave, via e-time travel

When Google takes on Apple

When Google takes on Apple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The Pixel handset comes with all-round improvement, and with some workable niggles here and there, the handset looks poised to take on the rival Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7, says Himanshu Juneja.

Buying Google Pixel XL? 8 things you must know

Buying Google Pixel XL? 8 things you must know

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews the best phone yet from Google

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Despite some niggles, LG's fagship V20 is feature loaded and definitely worthy, says Himanshu Juneja

How a ship container solved the toilet problem in a TN village

How a ship container solved the toilet problem in a TN village

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

A used shipping container transforms the lives of women in a remote Tamil Nadu village.

Online firms push for products from lesser known labels

Online firms push for products from lesser known labels

Rediff.com19 May 2014

This issue assumes greater importance if you are a managed marketplace in the hypercompetitive online world.