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What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

What you MUST consider before buying a tablet PC

Rediff.com23 Dec 2012

Abhijith blogs about all the geeky stuff and more at Homeforgeeks.com. He talks about the crucial things you absolutely must consider before buying a tablet PC.

India's PC sales may grow 40% in FY05

India's PC sales may grow 40% in FY05

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Personal computer sales in the country are likely to grow 40 per cent during 2004-05 touching 4.2 million units, the Manufacturers Association of Information Technology said on Thursday.

What the RBI said in its latest monetary policy

What the RBI said in its latest monetary policy

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Inflation to peak in the current quarter within tolerance band, moderating in the second half of next fiscal, says central bank.

Talks fail, farmers to march to Parliament today

Talks fail, farmers to march to Parliament today

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Farmers will march towards Delhi on Tuesday after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands, including legal guarantee to minimum support price (MSP) for crops, remained inconclusive.

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Haryana home minister denies nod to probe IAS officer Khemka

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Haryana's Home Minister Anil Vij has recommended that sanction for investigation "may be denied" in a case registered against senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka by the State Warehousing Corporation in a 12-year-old matter.

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Mandya: Can Kumaraswamy win where his son lost in 2019 polls?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

In 2019, actor turned-politician Sumalatha Ambareesh, an independent backed by the BJP, won by defeating then Kumaraswamy's son and joint candidate of the then ruling Congress-JD-S alliance Nikhil by 1,25,876 votes.

Desktop PC market posts 37% growth in 2002-03

Desktop PC market posts 37% growth in 2002-03

Rediff.com11 Jul 2003

Marking a significant turnaround in personal computer sales, the desktop PC market clocked 23 lakh (2.3 million) units, registering a 37 per cent growth during 2002-03, compared to a negative growth of 11 per cent last year.

After 8 days, Manipur okays Rahul's Nyay Yatra, limits participants

After 8 days, Manipur okays Rahul's Nyay Yatra, limits participants

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The yatra, which is scheduled to begin on January 14, will cover 6,713 kilometres and the participants will travel on buses and foot.

Reader's take: Top 5 alternatives to Aakash tablet PC

Reader's take: Top 5 alternatives to Aakash tablet PC

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Get Ahead reader Maninder Pal Singh offers five alternatives to the much-touted and now almost-flopped Aakash tablet PC.

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Army considering 244 women officers for 108 command role posts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A total of 244 women officers are being considered for promotion against 108 vacancies, in various arms and services of the Indian Army, by a selection board, sources said on Thursday.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

Education: Sibal's push for exam reforms, cheapest tablet PC

Education: Sibal's push for exam reforms, cheapest tablet PC

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

HRD Minister Kapil Sibal's unsuccessful efforts to get key legislations on reforms in higher education passed, his push for examination reforms, rise in IIT tuition fees and launch of world's cheapest tablet PC marked the year 2011 in the education sector.

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Delhi LG okays Arundhati's Roy's prosecution in 'provocative speech' case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction for the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and a former Kashmiri professor in a 2010 case related to alleged provocative speeches, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday.

Global PC boom; India a hot destination

Global PC boom; India a hot destination

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Come 2015, two out of every seven people in the world will have a personal computer, with India, China, Russia and Brazil emerging among the fastest growing markets.

No Hindu mahapanchayat in Uttarakhand's Purola; bandh in protest

No Hindu mahapanchayat in Uttarakhand's Purola; bandh in protest

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Markets in Uttarakhand's Purola and neighbouring towns remained closed amid heavy police deployment on Thursday in protest against the imposition of prohibitory orders to prevent a 'mahapanchayat' that was scheduled to be held there over alleged incidents of 'love jihad'.

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

"Not a single woman (from Sandeshkhali) has lodged any FIR. It was me who directed the police to lodge a suo motu case. Our block president has been arrested," she said.

India PC shipments will grow 17% in 2012: Gartner

India PC shipments will grow 17% in 2012: Gartner

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Personal computer shipments in India are expected to reach 12.5 million units in 2012, up 17 per cent over the last calendar year, largely due to election promises made by political parties, technology researcher Gartner Inc has forecast.

Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw

Indian men's hockey team holds England to 1-1 draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The Indian men's hockey team came up with a spirited performance to hold England 1-1 in their third match at the ongoing 100th Anniversary Spanish Hockey Federation - International Tournament in Barcelona on Friday.

PC software piracy in India drops to 65%

PC software piracy in India drops to 65%

Rediff.com11 May 2010

More people are opting for licensed software, bringing down piracy levels to 65 per cent in 2009 from 68 per cent a year ago, a BSA-IDC report on Tuesday said.

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Jr Hockey WC: India suffer crushing defeat to Spain

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

India will play their last pool match against Canada on Saturday.

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Global PC shipments up 27% in Q1

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The shipment of personal computer globally increased by 27.4 per cent to 84.3 million units in the first three months of 2010, according to preliminary results by IT research and advisory firm Gartner Inc.

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The judge set aside the order of the principal district judge, Villupuram, acquitting Ponmudy and his wife in the case.

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Hollowing out a PC to cut computing costs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

The hardware functions of the computer are managed by a central server.

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Union ministers to meet farmers gathering for Delhi march

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

A team of three Union ministers will hold talks on Monday with a delegation of farmer leaders, who are planning to march towards Delhi to press for their demands.

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Aircraft carrying Sonia, Rahul makes emergency landing

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The plane made an emergency landing at the Bhopal airport, Bhopal police commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra told PTI.

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

High security in several parts of UP after Mukhtar Ansari's death

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

People had also started gathering at Mukhtar Ansari's residence in Ghazipur and there was a large deployment of security personnel around the house.

Intel plans online TV service as PC chip sales wane

Intel plans online TV service as PC chip sales wane

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The move puts it in competition with Apple, Amazon and Google.

'We will keep it simple against Wales'

'We will keep it simple against Wales'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Asked about the lack of goals as India have scored just two in as many matches, Reid said, "There is no specific reason for that. I would have been worried if we were not creating opportunities."

Acer launches desktop PC @ Rs 17,999

Acer launches desktop PC @ Rs 17,999

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Acer India has announced the launch of its Acer Power 330 series PC, based on Intel's latest Pentium 4 Processor with hyper-threading technology.

4 years after abrogation of Article 370, SC to decide its fate

4 years after abrogation of Article 370, SC to decide its fate

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Was the decision taken by the Centre on August 5, 2019 to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which bestowed a special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, constitutionally valid? The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Monday on a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370.

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Atishi gets notice over allegations of MLA poaching

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

A team of Delhi Police Crime Branch on Sunday visited Finance Minister Atishi's residence and served her a notice in connection with allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party was attempting to 'poach' Aam Aadmi Party MLAs.

NSE phone tapping: Ex-Mumbai PC Sanjay Pandey appears before ED again

NSE phone tapping: Ex-Mumbai PC Sanjay Pandey appears before ED again

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner Sanjay Pandey appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Delhi for the second day on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal phone tapping of NSE employees, officials said. This is the second consecutive day that the retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer is being questioned by the federal probe agency in this case. Like Monday, the officer will continue to reply to questions on the business and operations of a firm floated by him for security audit of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and his statement will be recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, they said.

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

In a new practice, Sengol procession escorts President to Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

President Murmu reached the new Parliament building in a six-horse buggy accompanied by the Presidential Bodyguards riding horses.

Karbonn to launch 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC in August

Karbonn to launch 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC in August

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Karbonn Mobiles on Friday said it will launch world's first 'Smart Tab 1' tablet PC loaded with the latest version of Google's Android operating system in the country in August.

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Sandeshkhali: HC orders police to arrest Trinamool leader

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The Calcutta high court on Monday directed the police to arrest Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh, who has been accused of sexual atrocities and land grab by villagers in Sandeshkhali area, while clarifying there is no stay on it.

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

'New Laws Will Make India A Police State'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'These new laws give complete (impunity) to the police.' 'Whatever little accountability the police had, all that is gone now.' 'There is no accountability mechanism against the police for abusing or misusing in the new laws.'

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Lamborghini has sold 10,112 cars worldwide -- so India's 100 is certainly a big deal for them. But how big a deal is it for us to peg our consumption theories around, asks Rama Bijapurkar.

SC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea in Malegaon blast case

SC rejects Lt Col Purohit's discharge plea in Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court has junked a plea filed by Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit seeking discharge in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

Covaxin's 50 pc efficacy adequate for Covid, say experts

Covaxin's 50 pc efficacy adequate for Covid, say experts

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The decline in the effectiveness of Covaxin, India's indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, from 77.8 per cent to 50 per cent during a Delta-driven case surge in April and May this year is neither bad nor surprising, say scientists.

With PC sales in a free fall, where can Microsoft go?

With PC sales in a free fall, where can Microsoft go?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

If Microsoft can't clearly define its destination, a confused organisational structure isn't going to help it get there.