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BlackBerry impasse: Possible solution on cards

BlackBerry impasse: Possible solution on cards

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

The government had set August 15 as the deadline for Canada's Research In Motion to provide the country's security agencies with the interception keys to enable real-time tracking of its popular BlackBerry messenger and corporate email services in readable format.

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

From Venice and the tower of Pisa, dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites are deeply threatened by rising sea levels, researchers warned Tuesday. According to a study by researchers at the University of Kiel, in Germany, all but two of 49 United Nations-recognised icons of human civilisation rimming the Mediterranean Sea risk being damaged by the rising watermark, soil erosion, or both, with few options for protecting most of them.

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Now, Dell enters the smartphone, tablet PC segment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Dell simultaneously is building a new distribution channel for smartphones and partnering with telecom service providers to promote its products.

'India making astonishing demands on BlackBerry'

'India making astonishing demands on BlackBerry'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

Security agencies are making "rather astonishing" demands for increased powers to monitor e-mail and other data traffic.

US plans new regulations to monitor Internet

US plans new regulations to monitor Internet

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

US authorities plan to bring in new sweeping regulations to monitor the Internet and all facilities that enables communication, months after India and Dubai asked RIM, the Canada-based makers of BlackBerry, to allow surveillance of encrypted services.

Telcos upgrade network for BlackBerry services

Telcos upgrade network for BlackBerry services

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Operators, including Tata Teleservices, have submitted the compliance report for messenger services to the department of telecommunications.

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Smartphone makers asked to get rid of DUI software

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

US lawmakers have served an ultimatum on smartphone makers, Google, Research in Motion (RIM) and Apple to get rid of their just launched DUI (Driving under the influence of intoxication) software, which helps drunk drivers to evade police checkpoints.

BlackBerry PlayBook review: Good but not a game changer

BlackBerry PlayBook review: Good but not a game changer

Rediff.com27 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Rajan Kanagasabai reviews RIM's latest entry into India and the tablet market BlackBerry PlayBoook in response to our reader invite.

All BlackBerry-type messengers under govt lens

All BlackBerry-type messengers under govt lens

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

RIM says it cannot provide access to the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution as it does not possess any key and the security architecture is the same around the world.

BlackBerry data encryption deadline on March 31

BlackBerry data encryption deadline on March 31

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

The government has set a deadline of March 31 for telecom operators to provide an interception solution for BlackBerry enterprise services.

PHOTOS: World's thinnest, fastest BlackBerry yet

PHOTOS: World's thinnest, fastest BlackBerry yet

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

BlackBerry maker, Research in Motion, RIM, has announced that the first of its two BlackBerry 7 OS phones, the Bold Touch 9900 -- presumably the thinnest and fastest -- will be coming to the Indian market soon, as early as the second week of August.

Top selling Blackberry application is made in Pak

Top selling Blackberry application is made in Pak

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

A Blackberry application from a Pakistani company has made it as a top seller across the world.

PIX: Kangna, Kiran Rao, Chetan Bhagat watch Finding Fanny

PIX: Kangna, Kiran Rao, Chetan Bhagat watch Finding Fanny

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Looks like everyone in Bollywood is supremely curious about Finding Fanny!

BlackBerry PlayBook prices cut by half and more gadget news

BlackBerry PlayBook prices cut by half and more gadget news

Rediff.com29 Dec 2011

Here's all the latest in the world of gadgets and gizmos that you may have missed this month beginning with how Research In Motion is tempting you to buy the PlayBook.

NBA Finals: Nowitzki helps Mavs level Heat

NBA Finals: Nowitzki helps Mavs level Heat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Miami Heat 95-93 on Thursday and even the NBA Finals at 1-1 apiece.

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Shocked by RJD loss, Lalu Prasad gives up his meals

Rediff.com27 May 2019

The jovial RJD chief, known for his earthy humours, apparently could not digest that his party drew a blank in its stronghold Bihar and also in the neighbouring Jharkhand.

Hamilton wins Monaco Grand Prix in the spirit of Lauda

Hamilton wins Monaco Grand Prix in the spirit of Lauda

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Lewis Hamilton won the Monaco Grand Prix for Mercedes on Sunday, nursing his car's worn tyres to the finish in a nail-biting victory worthy of the team's late great Niki Lauda.

Stylish Galaxy Alpha: Most attractive phone from Samsung

Stylish Galaxy Alpha: Most attractive phone from Samsung

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Sleek, classy, elegant and handy, the Alpha scores high on design.

Government insists on solution to Enterprise Mail

Government insists on solution to Enterprise Mail

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Noting that a decision would be taken soon on whether to allow the BlackBerry Enterprise Mail or not, Home Minister P Chidambaram said he expected that Research-in-Motion (RIM), manufacturer of the smart phones, would be able to find some solution.

Kate goes nude, plus more sexy mag covers!

Kate goes nude, plus more sexy mag covers!

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Kate Moss proved that she's still got it after posing nude for Brazilian Vogue -- and Cindy Crawford and Kim Kardashian are making statements too!

Interception solution: BlackBerry wants 2 years

Interception solution: BlackBerry wants 2 years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Blackberry has asked for 18-24 months to provide a complete solution for interception of its Enterprise Mail, but with a condition that its services would not be banned, a guarantee that the government declined to give.

BlackBerry optimistic of resolving security issue

BlackBerry optimistic of resolving security issue

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Faced with August 31 deadline to address the country's security concerns, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion on Friday said it was "optimistic" of resolving with the government the issue of lawful interception of its services.

Saudi Arabia not to ban BlackBerry

Saudi Arabia not to ban BlackBerry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Saudi Arabia has allowed Research In Motion (RIM) to continue BlackBerry services in the kingdom.

Review: Why the OnePlus 6 is worth its price

Review: Why the OnePlus 6 is worth its price

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

OnePlus is raising the bar every iteration and OnePlus 6 defines it all.

'Prepaid customers our thrust area in India'

'Prepaid customers our thrust area in India'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

While the brand is facing stiff competition from Apple's iPhone and Google's Android platform in the consumer market and is likely to come face to face with renewed competition in the enterprise market from Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 in early 2011, Frenny Bawa, managing director, RIM India, is confident of staying ahead of the pack.

Chile earthquake kills 70; tsunami alert in Asia

Chile earthquake kills 70; tsunami alert in Asia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck southern Chile on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital, the US Geological Survey said.

Technology to smarten your wheels

Technology to smarten your wheels

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

RIM, maker of BlackBerry, has signalled its intention to cash in on this trend by buying QNX Software Systems -- a key software supplier, to some of the world's leading car companies, including Volkswagen, BMW and Hyundai.

Now BlackBerry targets youth for expansion

Now BlackBerry targets youth for expansion

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Blackberry, in partnership with Vodafone, has come up with an in-your-face kind of campaign that makes no reference to the controversy.

No uncertainty in stand on BlackBerry: Chidambaram

No uncertainty in stand on BlackBerry: Chidambaram

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Chidambaram also made it clear there would be no compromise on the security of the nation in the operations of Research In Motion -- makers of Blackberry -- and other service providers like Google and Skype.

Install server or shut mail: India tells BlackBerry

Install server or shut mail: India tells BlackBerry

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Toughening its stand, the Indian government has conveyed to the BlackBerry makers to install its server in India for tracking its messenger and enterprise mail service as the offer made by it to provide data from its Canada-based server could be detrimental to national security.

Mob torches CRPF vehicle in Srinagar

Mob torches CRPF vehicle in Srinagar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

A militant ambush near the highway of Qazigund town in south Kashmir's Kulgam district left 4 Central Reserve Police Force troopers injured on Saturday evening.

How the common user is hit by BlackBerry ban

How the common user is hit by BlackBerry ban

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

India is estimated to have over 11 lakh (1.1 million) BlackBerry users.

BlackBerry can't provide access to data

BlackBerry can't provide access to data

Rediff.com3 Aug 2010

RIM's statement comes at a time when Indian security agencies have warned the company to provide the technology to monitor contents or face a ban on its operations.

Fiery red Renault Lodgy World Edition is here!

Fiery red Renault Lodgy World Edition is here!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The fuel efficiency of the Lodgy 110 PS stands at 19.98 km/litre.

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

'You were part of my childhood, Dada'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'These days you are the main inspiration for a lot of young film-makers. They are mimicking your films.'

Blackberry maker seeks patent in India

Blackberry maker seeks patent in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

According to a recent journal published by the controller general of patents designs and trade marks, Canada-based Research In Motion, who manufacture the popular Blackberry smartphones, has sought a patent for wireless systems providing a mechanism for resource sharing. After getting a patent in India, RIM would have exclusive right over the invention in the country.

Obama to attend APEC meeting in Singapore

Obama to attend APEC meeting in Singapore

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

APEC is an important forum that brings together the dynamic economies of the Pacific Rim and Singapore is an important partner on a range of regional and global issues.

Luge death darkens mood at Winter Games

Luge death darkens mood at Winter Games

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

A Georgian luger died in a horrific crash on a training run on Friday, casting a shadow as Vancouver opened the Winter Games with a daredevil snowboarder, an aboriginal welcome, and Wayne Gretzky lighting the cauldron.

Images: Luge crash death overshadows Games big day

Images: Luge crash death overshadows Games big day

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Nodar Kumaritashvili, a 21-year-old Georgian luger, died after a horrifying crash in training on Friday, casting a pall over the Winter Olympics hours before the Games were to be declared open.

Togo hope to join African Nations Cup later

Togo hope to join African Nations Cup later

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Togo's soccer team flew home on Sunday after the deadly ambush of their team bus but the sports minister said they hoped to return to Angola, where Africa's biggest sports tournament got underway.