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18 technology marvels that floored us in 2010

18 technology marvels that floored us in 2010

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

In this slide show, we present 18 breathtaking technological marvels.

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Asserting that the Articles of Impeachment introduced by the House Judiciary Committee are not recognisable under any standard of constitutional theory, interpretation or jurisprudence, Trump said they include no crimes, no misdemeanours and no offenses whatsoever.

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

UK firm New Call Telecom to invest $100 mn in India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

The company declined to disclose the names of the firms it was acquiring as the regulatory clearances and some negotiations are still in process.

Violence marks 3rd phase of polling in WB; 79.22% voting

Violence marks 3rd phase of polling in WB; 79.22% voting

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Phase III of assembly polls in 62 constituencies of West Bengal on Thursday witnessed a series of clashes between political rivals during which bombs were exploded but the violence failed to deter the electors who came out in large numbers, recording a 79.22 per cent voter turnout.

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Modi sarkar to mark third anniversary with fanfare

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Keeping an eye on the 2019 elections, the PM has asked leaders to connect with the youth and hold events in each panchayat and municipal ward across the country.

How Abdul Latif, Gujarat's dreaded gangster, was arrested

How Abdul Latif, Gujarat's dreaded gangster, was arrested

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'When these fugitives flee to Karachi they don't have much to do, but tweedle their thumbs.' 'I have seen a number of criminals coming back to India because they realise they can meet more people over here.' 'After the 1993 blasts, Latif was not mentioned in the chargesheet.' 'He probably felt he could safely return to India.'

Rajasthan Cong secy triggers Pilot vs Gehlot debate

Rajasthan Cong secy triggers Pilot vs Gehlot debate

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi met Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot separately.

Thieves pull off daring Rs 1.5 crore heist in Delhi, kill guard

Thieves pull off daring Rs 1.5 crore heist in Delhi, kill guard

Rediff.com29 Nov 2014

In a daring daylight heist, two unidentified armed assailants looted a cash van of around Rs 1.5 crore after allegedly killing an ATM security guard in Kamla Nagar area of North Delhi on Saturday morning.

AP SIT probes calls to Pak, B'desh

AP SIT probes calls to Pak, B'desh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

Thirty five calls were made to Pakistan and Bangladesh in three days from August 24, an official in the SIT told PTI Tuesday.

The 5 important people in your start-up

The 5 important people in your start-up

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Being employee light is the latest fad.

This Covid warrior was showered with petals

This Covid warrior was showered with petals

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

"I am not afraid of COVID-19.'

Obama's poll staffers among scores of US consultants working in India

Obama's poll staffers among scores of US consultants working in India

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Scores of American election campaign consultants, including several staffers who worked on United States President Barack Obama's re-election campaign, are in India, offering their expertise to several politicians and parties.

'Mandir had no impact in Chhattisgarh'

'Mandir had no impact in Chhattisgarh'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'BJP ministers in Chhattisgarh were arrogant'

Who is the Sholay girl?

Who is the Sholay girl?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Meet the first stunt woman in Bollywood.

'Election in Bengal is marred with violence; It is a shame'

'Election in Bengal is marred with violence; It is a shame'

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Rediff.com's Indrani Roy tracks the developments in West Bengal where 17 Lok Sabha seats are polling in the last phase.

'Fake news is not a disease'

'Fake news is not a disease'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'It is more of a catalyst.' 'People bring in their own demons and they are not created by fake news'

'Hello voter, come to the tea shop for cash'

'Hello voter, come to the tea shop for cash'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Evading the eagle eyes of the Election Commission, political parties in Tamil Nadu have come up with innovative ways to attract voters, the latest being the 'mobile contact' system, in which they contact the electorate over cell phones.

'We had to throw the Pakistanis out'

'We had to throw the Pakistanis out'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Brigadier M P Bajwa (retd), commander of the troops that captured Tiger Hill, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih how a band of young soldiers won the Kargil War's most famous battle with their blood and grit.

ATM woes: 'I still haven't received the money'

ATM woes: 'I still haven't received the money'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Readers share their bitter-sweet experiences at the ATM.

Akhilesh is oiling up the 'bicycle' to take on BJP in 2019

Akhilesh is oiling up the 'bicycle' to take on BJP in 2019

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Gleaning lessons from Amit Shah's compendium of Chanakya-isms, the Samajwadi Party is keeping its operations low-key and working on an inclusive strategy.

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

A group of first time voters who run 10 km everyday to prepare for fauji recruitment rallies, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih they need two things: quality education and jobs.

Flight dos and don'ts issued, air fares set in 7 bands

Flight dos and don'ts issued, air fares set in 7 bands

Rediff.com21 May 2020

The Airports Authority of India issued a standard operating procedure to airport operators on Wednesday for recommencement of domestic flights from May 25 onwards.

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

FIFA election to go ahead but Blatter told to stay away

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

World soccer's governing body FIFA will proceed with an election to pick a new president on Friday to replace the disgraced Sepp Blatter and vote on a set of reforms aimed at restoring its credibility after the worst graft scandal in its history.

The Top 10 Time Travel Movies

The Top 10 Time Travel Movies

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

On Back To The Future Day, Raja Sen lists his favourite movies on time travel.

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

'Amazon has an outsize impact on India'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

'We are having an outsize impact not only on the lives of the customers and livelihood, but also the economy of India.'

Will it be Amma or Karunanidhi? Fates to be decided on Monday

Will it be Amma or Karunanidhi? Fates to be decided on Monday

Rediff.com15 May 2016

More than 5.79 crore voters will seal the fate of 3,740 aspirants including arch rivals Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and Dravida Munnetra Kazagham president M Karunanidhi, as the stage is set for polling in 233 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu under tight vigil on Monday.

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

With some of the world's most amazing gadgets, the 2015 International CES kicked off on January 6 promising a fantastic show with more than 3,600 exhibitors.

'Today, I was deprived of my right to vote'

'Today, I was deprived of my right to vote'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

When Reeti Pandharipande walked into the polling booth at 7 am, she expected to vote. Many hours later, she returned home tired and frustrated, with a finger that was not ink-stained.

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Caught napping over migrants' exodus, BJP fights back

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

'We had no inkling this would come. Admittedly, we failed to inspire confidence in migrants that no harm would come to them if they stayed back.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'To save Modi, BJP wants to hang Shivraj, Vasundhara, Raman'

'To save Modi, BJP wants to hang Shivraj, Vasundhara, Raman'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'There was a lot of resentment against the BJP which has not translated into votes, this is surprising.'

Can Desire 828 bring back HTC's lost glory?

Can Desire 828 bring back HTC's lost glory?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Finally, with its back against the wall, HTC has realised that it needs to rise to the occasion, and start the journey again. The introduction of mid-range handsets from the company shows intent, and drew our attention towards the HTC Desire 828. Here is what we found...

'Just because you didn't win, don't say EVMs were tampered'

'Just because you didn't win, don't say EVMs were tampered'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

'They can't be tampered with because of the very nature of the machines -- they are standalone, and not networked.' 'Also, they can't be rigged because of the kind of custodial security they are subjected to during the election process.'

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

'The Ashokan rock edicts are a marvel of history'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Historian and writer Sunil Khilanani lists King Ashoka's teachings, the Constitution and EVMs as some of India's finest treasures.

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

I-Day terror threat puts Delhi security on its toes

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

New Delhi has turned into a virtual fortress ahead of the Independence Day celebrations as thousands of armed security personnel kept a hawk-eyed vigil to pre-empt any possible terror strike in the city.

Justice served, says 'human shield' after army indicts Major Gogoi

Justice served, says 'human shield' after army indicts Major Gogoi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'The army major was arrogant with power and considered himself as my creator'

Young voters, celebrate the Diwali of Indian democracy

Young voters, celebrate the Diwali of Indian democracy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Nobody is claiming that Indian democracy is perfect. Yet, all of us need to go out there and participate in the incredible event called Indian elections. Sheela Bhatt explains why.

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

He's 100, India's first voter and he's excited to cast his vote again

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

A red carpet will be rolled out to facilitate Shyam Saran Negi to cast his vote in the Himachal assembly elections without any hassle.

State assembly polls: Stage set for counting of votes on Thursday

State assembly polls: Stage set for counting of votes on Thursday

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The counting of votes for the assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry would be held on Thursday morning with trends expected early.

Former top cop won't go down without a fight

Former top cop won't go down without a fight

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Consolidation of influential voting blocs might hurt the chances of AAP's Kanchan Choudhary Bhattacharya in Haridwar but she will not go down without a good fight. Mayank Mishra reports

Google Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 4 are better than HTC One E9 Plus

Google Nexus 6, Galaxy Note 4 are better than HTC One E9 Plus

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

For those who won't mind looking at other brands for Rs 38,000, there is the Google Nexus 6 as well as the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which are better options in the same price range.