News for 'Laptop'

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Avita Liber series is trendy, powerful and efficient for its price, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Laptop sales hits all time high

Laptop sales hits all time high

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Indians Work More Than Chinese!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

The average Indian works 46.7 hours per week, surpassing even China's 46.1 hours. In some sectors, the numbers are even more staggering.

Laptops for Rs 15,000 soon

Laptops for Rs 15,000 soon

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

According to its promoter, Hirji Kanji Patel, this would be equivalent to the Pentium 4 technology but will be ultra low on voltage. The company also plans to start 20 level 3 multi-brand chip-level laptop service centres across India by April 2008.

VIDEO: Don't miss the world's THINNEST laptop

VIDEO: Don't miss the world's THINNEST laptop

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

At 15 mm, Acer's newest creation is said to be the world's thinnest laptop in the world so far.

Top 10 laptops of 2013

Top 10 laptops of 2013

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Some of these devices were launched i 2012 and only got better this year while some new entries showcase that there's still plenty of room for improvement.

HCL forays into laptop market

HCL forays into laptop market

Rediff.com24 Feb 2006

The company will offer the laptops at an equal monthly installment of Rs 699 for three years.

Mystery of flammable laptop batteries 'solved'

Mystery of flammable laptop batteries 'solved'

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Scientists claim to have solved the mystery of flammable laptop and cell phone batteries, by finding that "dendrites" are responsible for short circuits that cause the lithium batteries to overheat and catch fire.

New wireless laptop from Sony

New wireless laptop from Sony

Rediff.com11 May 2005

India's chess players robbed in Spain

India's chess players robbed in Spain

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Women's IM Mounika Akshaya and WGM Srija Seshadri were away for an evening walk and IM CRG Krishna was sleeping inside the room while burglars entered the apartment.

Xenitis laptop at Rs 29,000

Xenitis laptop at Rs 29,000

Rediff.com27 Dec 2005

Xenitis Infotech Pvt Ltd, the Kolkata-based desktop manufacturers, on Tuesday launched its low-cost laptop range branded 'Xuva'

LG laptops likely from Ranjangaon plant

LG laptops likely from Ranjangaon plant

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

LG Electronics India Ltd on Thursday said it was planning to manufacture laptops at its proposed greenfield plant at Ranjangaon near Pune.

WELLNESS GURU: Should I wear sunscreen while using my laptop?

WELLNESS GURU: Should I wear sunscreen while using my laptop?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

While the excess use of electronic devices will definitely have some side effects, constantly layering the skin might is not the solution, says Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.

Court dismisses Raju's petition on laptops

Court dismisses Raju's petition on laptops

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

A local court on Thursday dismissed the petition filed by Satyam Computers former MD Rama Raju and its ex-CFO Vadlamani Srinivas, seeking permission to use laptops in jail.

Akhilesh wakes up to restart distribution of free laptops

Akhilesh wakes up to restart distribution of free laptops

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Returning home after a 10-day sojourn to the United Kingdom, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has suddenly woken up to the need for restarting distribution of laptops to young college going students of the state.

Check out these low-cost laptops!

Check out these low-cost laptops!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

While there are great deals to be had, especially if you move away from the high-profile Pentium stuff, reading the fine print of ads is vital

From April 20 you can order cellphone, fridge, laptop online

From April 20 you can order cellphone, fridge, laptop online

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Mobile phones, televisions, refrigerators, laptops and stationary items will be allowed to be sold through e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal from April 20 during the lockdown, officials said on Thursday. The clarification from a senior home ministry official came a day after Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla issued revised guidelines for the extended lockdown period till May 3.

'Kejriwal Is The Father Of Freebie Culture'

'Kejriwal Is The Father Of Freebie Culture'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

'He didn't implement good policies for good politics.' 'He never worked on comprehensive policy-making.' 'In Kejriwal's own constituency youths are jobless.'

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

'Fame Changes Every Three Days'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'A lot of people are famous. But for how long will you be there?' 'It changes after every three days of release, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.'

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rohit Sharma: I stood down; was not dropped!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

On Day 1 of the Sydney Test on Friday, Rohit 'opted to rest' himself from the fifth and final Test against Australia after a string of underwhelming performances, marking a rather dramatic start to the series finale.

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

J-K bans WhatsApp, Gmail for sensitive official documents transmission

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The Jammu and Kashmir government has banned the use of third-party tools like WhatsApp and Gmail for transmitting sensitive official documents, citing security concerns. The order, issued by the General Administration Department, states that these platforms are not designed to handle classified information and their security protocols may not meet the stringent standards required for official communications. It highlights potential risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and leaks of confidential information. The order emphasizes the importance of using government email facilities, instant messaging platforms, and secure networks for handling sensitive information. It also prohibits the use of digital assistants and smartphones during discussions on classified matters. The government has warned of disciplinary action for non-compliance with these directives.

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.' 'Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.' 'Add TV (just under 4 hours), other media, and the figure is closer to 7 to 8 hours a day for over one-third of Indians,' points out Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

A Rs 1.5-crore laptop, anyone?

A Rs 1.5-crore laptop, anyone?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

The cheapest version, the Tulip Ego, is making it to the US for Rs 2.25 lakh (Rs 225,000), but the other versions aren't destined for US shores, and is presumably being reserved for Russian oil barons.

Online vs offline retail: Industry divided over Piyush Goyal's comments

Online vs offline retail: Industry divided over Piyush Goyal's comments

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's recent comments on large e-commerce players have reignited the debate about their impact on smaller offline retailers. On Wednesday, Goyal said that the rapid growth of e-commerce in India is a "cause for concern" and is diminishing the market share of small, mom-and-pop stores by offering high-margin products such as consumer electronics and apparel at discounted rates.

Buying a laptop? 9 things you must know

Buying a laptop? 9 things you must know

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Depending on your usage, here are nine things you must know before buying a laptop.

Sunanda's laptop, phones sent for forensic analysis

Sunanda's laptop, phones sent for forensic analysis

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Delhi Police has handed over the laptop and mobile phones of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's deceased wife Sunanda Pushkar to Gandhinagar-based Directorate of Forensic Science, to retrieve crucial data, which could help the ongoing probe into her death.

Why Tailor Your Travel Insurance

Why Tailor Your Travel Insurance

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Before heading abroad, ensure your travel insurance policy offers all essential coverage and has an adequate sum insured.

Tablet PCs to spell doom for desktops, laptops?

Tablet PCs to spell doom for desktops, laptops?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

People on the move may not need to carry laptops and may not need desktops at all like they did earlier.

Laptops dress up to woo tablet buyers

Laptops dress up to woo tablet buyers

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Since the introduction of Apple's iPad in 2010, tablet PCs have been dominating retail space.

Need a small, cheap, effective laptop?

Need a small, cheap, effective laptop?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

You have two new options -- Asus's Eee PC 1000H and Acer's Aspire One. Both, says Priyanka Joshi, are worth your attention.

Review: My Mother's Laptop

Review: My Mother's Laptop

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

My Mother's Laptop is an experimental film starring Suresh Gopi about incestuous love between a mother and her son. Directed by first timer Rupesh Paul, this experiment has gone terribly wrong.

Gem of a laptop

Gem of a laptop

Rediff.com14 Sep 2007

Dell, Aspire launch new series.

Cheap laptop price tags can mislead users

Cheap laptop price tags can mislead users

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

All low-cost laptops and desktops come pre-loaded with a Linux OS or a DOS version (obsolete on desktops). The installation of a legal Microsoft operating system (OS) and office suite (for word, excel, etc) will increase the price of the desktop or laptop by 20 to 35 per cent.

Which is the best laptop to buy?

Which is the best laptop to buy?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Cutting across the bewildering number of options in the market, here are some latest value-for-money laptop options that compliment user's computing needs.

Laptops at Rs 14,000 from HCL

Laptops at Rs 14,000 from HCL

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

Aiming to make laptops a mass product, IT company HCL Infosystems on Tuesday introduced an ultra portable range of laptops at a starting price of Rs 13,990.

ASUS VivoBook S14: A great office laptop

ASUS VivoBook S14: A great office laptop

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

We try out a new ultrabook.

The world's thinnest laptop

The world's thinnest laptop

Rediff.com30 May 2007

If it catches on, Intel's sleek laptop could be a game changer for PCs.

'Make in India can't happen overnight'

'Make in India can't happen overnight'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

'Customers will end up pre-buying laptops, even at inflated rates. The same is true for second-hand and refurbished pieces that a company's authorised stores sell.'

Meity plans jobs push in proposed electronic components PLI scheme

Meity plans jobs push in proposed electronic components PLI scheme

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) is looking at a proposal to generate 1.5-2 direct jobs for every Rs 1 crore invested by companies under the proposed electronic components production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. If this plan fructifies, a Rs 10,000 crore investment under the proposed PLI scheme would bring with it the expectation of creating 15,000-20,000 direct jobs in electronic components sector.

Akhilesh distributes free laptops to 8,000 students

Akhilesh distributes free laptops to 8,000 students

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Monday gave laptops free of cost to over 8,000 students of Gautambuddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts.