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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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yahoo! Mobile launched in India

Yahoo! Mobile launched in India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

US-based Web portal Yahoo! Said its personalised Web service for mobile devices called "Yahoo! Mobile", present only in eight countries globally, has been made available to users in India.

Mean machines: Obama's 'Beast's vs Modi's BMW

Mean machines: Obama's 'Beast's vs Modi's BMW

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

When Barack Obama lands in Delhi for the Republic Day celebrations, he will be taken along the city's prime esplanade in a vehicle fitted with a special night-vision system, tear gas cannons, steel wheels, a blood bank holding the president's blood type and its own oxygen supply. Obama's Cadillac limousine, or the 'Beast', as the US Secret Service likes to call it, will be used to ferry him during the course of his visit to India. Obama's, however, is not the only fortress on wheels that will trundle down Rajpath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels in a BMW 7-Series 760Li Security Edition Here is a comparison between Obama's Cadillac and Modi's BMW

Gandhi's memorabilia sold for $1.8 million

Gandhi's memorabilia sold for $1.8 million

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Mahatma Gandhi's items, including his pocket watch, a pair of sandals, a plate, a bowl and his rimmed glasses, were sold at an auction by New York-based Antiquorum Auctioneers on Thursday. UB Group Chairman Vijay Mallya reportedly bought the items for $1.8 million.Preliminary reports suggested that Mallya may hand over the items to the Indian government.

New BlackBerry Curve 8330 at Rs 25,990

New BlackBerry Curve 8330 at Rs 25,990

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Reliance Communications Ltd and Research In Motion on Tuesday announced the launch of BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone in India.

Blackberry still under security cloud

Blackberry still under security cloud

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

The government is believed to have issued instructions to mobile service providers like Bharti Airtel, Reliance and Vodafone not to route certain Blackberry services unless the required monitoring system was put in place.According to officials in the Department of Telecom (DoT), Blackberry licensor Research-in-Motion (RIM) has sought time till April 18 to address issues raised by it relating to lawful interception of content sent through Blackberry device.

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Mi Mix 2 review: This Xiaomi phone has a lot to offer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

This one's a flagship smartphone with no real competition.

BlackBerry services: DoT supports operators

BlackBerry services: DoT supports operators

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Despite the meetings, exchange of letters and reports that made more than 400,000 users of Blackberry services twitch, the Department of Telecommunications has washed its hands clean. Denying reports of a spat between the DoT and Canada-based provider of BlackBerry services, Research in Motion, a senior department official said, "We have always backed our operators, and this is no different."

Customs duty on Gandhi artefacts to be relaxed

Customs duty on Gandhi artefacts to be relaxed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

India may not charge import duty on personal artefacts of Mahatma Gandhi, which were bought by liquor baron Vijay Mallya in an auction at New York. Moreover, the country is also going to relax import restriction on all items of historical significance of Indian origin.A pair of steel-rimmed spectacles and sandals, a Zenith pocket watch, an eating bowl and a plate went under the hammer in New York and the UB Group chairman successfully bid for them for $1.8 million.

'Ready to withdraw Gandhi's items from auction'

'Ready to withdraw Gandhi's items from auction'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

James Otis, who owns the personal belongings of Mahatma Gandhi including the iconic round glasses that are being put on auction on Thursday, has said that he is prepared to reach a financial settlement with the Indian government and take the items off the auction block. "But if the (Indian) government announces some major scheme for the poor, I will even donate these items," he added.

Gandhi's glasses, sandals up for sale

Gandhi's glasses, sandals up for sale

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

A pair of the distinctive circular metal-rimmed glasses of Mahatma Gandhi, along with his sandals and pocket watch, will be on sale at an auction in New York. The items are of huge interest and expected to well exceed the estimate of 30,000 pounds at the March 4-5 auction, the Daily Telegraph reported on Wednesday. The sandals were given to a British army officer in 1931 prior to the Round Table talks in London that were held to discuss Indian self-rule, the report said.

DoT to decide on Blackberry issue

DoT to decide on Blackberry issue

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

The government is likely to refer the controversial issue of Blackberry mobile phones to the Telecom Commission to decide whether operators can continue offering this service. The issue of Blackberry was raised after Tata Teleservices recently said they have been denied the permission to offer this value added service by the Ministry of Home Affairs due to security concerns. Telecom operators like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone & Reliance are offering Blackberry services to users.

Kiriyama Prize: Ramachandra Guha among finalists

Kiriyama Prize: Ramachandra Guha among finalists

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

Ramachandra Guha's India After Gandhi has been picked among the finalists in the prestigious 12th annual Kiriyama Prize. Conceived to promote greater understanding of South Asia and the Pacific Rim, the award the winners will divide $30,000 between them -- will be announced on April 1.

27 nations join hands to secure Indian Ocean

27 nations join hands to secure Indian Ocean

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

The mechanism will serve as a platform among the Indian Ocean Rim countries to have regular dialogue and exchange of information for ensuring safety of ships and maritime resources. "It is an initiative to ensure peace, security and economic propriety in the region," said Navy Chief Admiral Sureesh Mehta.

Blackberry content: Govt may engage foreign cos

Blackberry content: Govt may engage foreign cos

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Blackberry enables subscribers to receive and send e-mails in the form of SMS through mobile phones. The service has come under official scanner, as communication sent using it is routed through servers located abroad and cannot be intercepted by security agencies in New Delhi. The officials did not name the company that has offered to help monitor Blackberry content, but sources said there are a few Swiss and Canadian companies who have developed software offering security t

Blackberry: DoT warns telecoms

Blackberry: DoT warns telecoms

Rediff.com24 Mar 2008

The government has issued a stern warning to telecom companies to put the required security system for Blackberry services in place within 15 days or stop the services. The directive has been issued to the respective service providers to work out with officials of Blackberry licensor Research in Motion (RIM) of Canada to provide full-proof security system in the country. Currently, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone-Essar, BPL Mobile and Reliance are offering this premium service.

Blackberry: A genuine concern?

Blackberry: A genuine concern?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

To be fair, with the increasing terrorist threats, India's concern may not be unique. The United States, for instance, has always had the reputation of not allowing any email service provider to operate without it being able to break the encrypted code.

'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.'