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Nokia's Asha 501 brings hope for first-timers

Nokia's Asha 501 brings hope for first-timers

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Nokia Asha 501 has got the first thing -- design -- that we Indians look for in a phone bang on.

Police custody of Vindoo, two others extended

Police custody of Vindoo, two others extended

Rediff.com28 May 2013

A SIM card given to Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf by a wanted bookie was destroyed at the insistence of Vindoo Randhawa before the actor's arrest in the IPL betting scam, the Mumbai crime branch told a court, which extended his police remand till May 31.

EC bans political bulk SMSes 48 hrs prior to polling

EC bans political bulk SMSes 48 hrs prior to polling

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Delhi Election Commission on Friday directed all mobile service providers to stop "political" bulk SMS services 48 hours before the assembly election to ensure that parties do not influence voters during this period.

Should you buy OnePlus 6?

Should you buy OnePlus 6?

Rediff.com18 May 2018

OnePlus 6 comes to India packed with loads of features.

Big Bash top-scorer Dunk replaces injured Lynn for T20 series

Big Bash top-scorer Dunk replaces injured Lynn for T20 series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Lynn has been battling with a bulging disc in his neck for some time and using medication to manage the pain. The injury forced him out of Australia's one-day squad for their matches against Pakistan last month.

Microsoft launches Lumia 640 4G @ Rs 17,399

Microsoft launches Lumia 640 4G @ Rs 17,399

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

The dual sim smartphone is equipped with 13MP rear camera.

Karnataka poll: EC's tough act to check cash flow

Karnataka poll: EC's tough act to check cash flow

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Apart from requesting Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to urge the people of Karnataka to vote, the Election Commission has come out with a tough plan to check the flow of money.

Punjab: Pak intruder shot dead, Rs 50-cr heroin recovered

Punjab: Pak intruder shot dead, Rs 50-cr heroin recovered

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

A Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force personnel at Khemkaran sector in Tarn Taran district near Amritsar and heroin worth Rs 50 crore was recovered from his possession.

Top 5 photo-sharing apps for Android lovers

Top 5 photo-sharing apps for Android lovers

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

Tweak images with different effects, overlays and borders. These images can then be shared over a social network or dedicated community.

Samsung launches Galaxy Grand Quattro @ Rs 17,290

Samsung launches Galaxy Grand Quattro @ Rs 17,290

Rediff.com20 May 2013

With a 4.7-inch display, the dual-SIM handset is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core processor, has Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system and a 5 megapixel camera. It comes with an internal memory of 8GB.

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Our order used as tool for mandatory Aadhaar-mobile seeding: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

SC raised questions over the government's decision ordering mandatory seeding of mobile numbers with Aadhaar.

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Tech gifting ideas for this end of season

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The latest smartphone is a cop out. Here's some tech for thought.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

How good is the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 will impress multimedia enthusiasts.

Cap on SMS: SC stays TDSAT's order

Cap on SMS: SC stays TDSAT's order

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

TDSAT had squashed the limit after Uddhav Thackeray's son Aditya had questioned TRAI's decision.

Assam: 3 ULFA men nabbed with arms

Assam: 3 ULFA men nabbed with arms

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

The Assam police on Friday night arrested three hardcore militants belonging to the proscribed United Liberation Front of Assam along with arms and ammunition from Laru area along Assam-Meghalaya border under Hamren police station in Karbi Anglong hill district of Assam.

Nokia expands budget phone Asha line-up

Nokia expands budget phone Asha line-up

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

New Asha 310 to come with a full-touch 3-inch display, 2 MP camera and Wi-Fi.

Eight Chinese arrested in Himachal for visa violation

Eight Chinese arrested in Himachal for visa violation

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Eight Chinese nationals have been arrested on charges of visa violation after police raided a fortified house-cum-monastery in Chauntra village of Mandi district.

Auto driver held for fake call about bombs at Raj's rally

Auto driver held for fake call about bombs at Raj's rally

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

An auto rickshaw driver was arrested on Saturday for allegedly making a fake call claiming that three explosives had been planted to eliminate Maharashra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Tuesday during his rally, sending the security agencies into a tizzy, the police said.

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Why JioPhone is no more popular in Bharat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Used smartphones are gaining popularity in the hinterland, the main market for JioPhone. Share of JioPhone in the feature phone market had shrunk from 47% in Q2 of 2018 to 28% a year after.

Pesky messages: Only 100 SMSes a day at low rates

Pesky messages: Only 100 SMSes a day at low rates

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

To stop the menace of pesky messages, telecom regulator Trai on Monday said only 100 SMSes in a day per SIM card will be allowed at concessional rates. For every SMS beyond the cap of 100 SMSes, a charge of minimum 50 paise will be applicable.

Dey murder: Court rejects Rajan aide's bail plea

Dey murder: Court rejects Rajan aide's bail plea

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court on Thursday rejected the bail application of Paulson Joseph, an alleged Chota Rajan aide, arrested in connection with the murder of senior journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Beware of 'love jihad', Christian council warns flock

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The latest case of 'love jihad' concerns a Christian woman from Kochi, who left her husband and married the driver of a school bus. She was later arrested for allegedly supplying SIM cards to Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Thadiyantavide Nazir, who is currently in prison.

Telecom retailers make hay while the industry whines

Telecom retailers make hay while the industry whines

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Subscriber churn costs operators heavily, retailers make Rs 7.7k cr a year.

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

HTC U12: Should competitors worry?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

HTC gets back into the innovation game with the HTC U12 Plus, says Ashish Narsale.

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Hands on: Samsung Ativ Pro tablet-PC at Rs 75k

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

During the launch event we had a chance to check this high profile tablet and here is out first impression of the device.

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

2 Pakistani intruders shot dead along border

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

An AK-47 assault rifle, a pistol and over two dozen bullet rounds were recovered from them.

Nokia Lumia 820 vs. Sony Xperia ZL

Nokia Lumia 820 vs. Sony Xperia ZL

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Find out if the cheaper siblings of Nokia Lumia 920 and Sony Xperia Z are worth the moolah.

Shahabuddin's 'selfie' inside Siwan jail triggers controversy

Shahabuddin's 'selfie' inside Siwan jail triggers controversy

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Siwan jail officials denied that a selfie was clicked by Shahabuddin and said some "well-wisher" who might have come to meet him could have taken the photo and posted it on the social media.

How good is BlackBerry Q5?

How good is BlackBerry Q5?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Longtime BlackBerry owners might balk at the fact that the Q5's battery can't be removed, considering the fact that they could reset their older handsets if the software hung.

Smartphone shipments cross 10-mn mark in 2011

Smartphone shipments cross 10-mn mark in 2011

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

A report titled 'India Monthly Mobile Handsets Market Review', CMR claims that November last year was the third consecutive month when smartphone shipments in India crossed one million units and saw the launch of 23 smartphone models.

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Moto G4: The best budget smartphone

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

The phone has a big 5.5-inch screen, a great move for those who like watching movies and streaming videos.

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Videocon Mobile moves to gain subscribers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

The operator is planning to turn aggressive in adding subscribers.

If Voda Idea shuts shop, Airtel to gain the most

If Voda Idea shuts shop, Airtel to gain the most

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

If Vodafone Idea shuts, a bulk of the high-paying ARPU customers will move to Airtel as Reliance Jio does not have a comprehensive postpaid offering like it, and have aggressively preferred to play in the prepaid market. The bulk of Vodafone Idea customers use 2G phones and only a few of them use data. It will be easier for Airtel to woo these customers as they can shift seamlessly to its 2G network without changing handsets or even SIM cards,

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Prabha Kumar murder: Cops investigating if someone from India organised killing

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Investigators have uncovered a fresh lead in the murder of 41-year-old Indian woman in Australia last year that indicates someone in India may have played a role in the killing.

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

IN PICS: Nokia's Lumia 920 and 820 to take on the iPhone

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Nokia has officially revealed its first Windows Phone 8 handsets, the Lumia 920 and 820. Pricing and release dates were not shared at the event, but more details can be expected in the fourth quarter.

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Samsung Galaxy Grand in India for Rs 21.5k

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

It comes with Android Jelly Bean, 1.2 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM and host of other innovative features

Armed GNLA ultra arrested in Guwahati

Armed GNLA ultra arrested in Guwahati

Rediff.com8 Mar 2012

Assam Police on Thursday arrested one cadre of the outlawed Garo National Liberation Army from Nine Mile area in Guwahati along Assam-Meghalaya border.

RJio extends free voice and data offer till March-end

RJio extends free voice and data offer till March-end

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

"Starting December 4, 2016, every new Jio user will get Jio's data, voice, video and the full bouquet of Jio applications absolutely free till March 31, 2017," Mukesh Ambani said, adding that the 'Jio Happy New Year Offer' will also be extended to existing customers on current SIMs.

Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Coronavirus locks down hopes of thousands in Noida SEZ

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Noida SEZ has 400 units and around 100,000 workers, and was shut down on March 23.