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Man held in connection with Pak journo's murder

Man held in connection with Pak journo's murder

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

A Pakistani police team investigating the murder of journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad has detained a man whose mobile SIM card was allegedly used for communicating with the slain reporter.

Yutopia: A user friendly phone, but worth buying?

Yutopia: A user friendly phone, but worth buying?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The Yu Yutopia comes with a full-metal body, which is a step up from previous Yu phones.

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.

Two accused confessed in J Dey murder case: Police

Two accused confessed in J Dey murder case: Police

Rediff.com17 Sep 2011

Two accused, arrested in connection with the murder of senior journalist J Dey, had made confession describing their roles in the crime, police said in Mumbai on Friday.

Chhota Rajan aide held in J Dey murder case

Chhota Rajan aide held in J Dey murder case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

A close associate of fugitive underworld don Chhota Rajan was on Monday arrested in Mumbai for his alleged involvement in the killing of senior journalist J Dey, police said.

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Why Trai's cutting roaming charges is wrong

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Instead of tinkering with roaming, the circle system should be ended.

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Narayan Sai, son of arrested self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, remained untraceable on Friday even as the Gujarat police raided an ashram in Bihar's Darbhanga district to arrest him on rape charges while his aide was nabbed in Delhi for allegedly helping him.

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.

Why fasting is no big deal for Narendra Modi

Why fasting is no big deal for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

For Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, keeping away from food is no big deal. Since many years he has been fasting during the Navratri.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.

Reliance Jio may start operations with 'disruptive offers'

Reliance Jio may start operations with 'disruptive offers'

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Jio is targeting to differentiate its services via superior data and an associated ecosystem of content.

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Rediff reader Meera Gopalakrishnan shares with us these images and experiences from her recent trip the Kashmir of the South!

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

PICS: The stunning valleys of Munnar

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

Rediff reader Meera Gopalakrishnan shares with us these images and experiences from her recent trip the Kashmir of the South!

Pakistani 'spy' arrested in Rajasthan

Pakistani 'spy' arrested in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

A suspected Pakistani spy was on Thursday arrested from Indo-Pak international border in Rajasthan, police said. The arrested, identified as Ismail Khan, used to work as an Inter-Services Intelligence agent, a senior police officer said.

Differing views on the Budget

Differing views on the Budget

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Overall the Budget seems to be neutral and shows a similar trend as shown in the previous year Budget.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.

Elife S7: Has Gionee missed the pricing trick?

Elife S7: Has Gionee missed the pricing trick?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The mobile phone scenario has changed quite a bit since Elife S5.1's time, and the Elife S7 will do well if Gionee decides to sell it for about Rs 3000-5000 cheaper, says Himanshu Juneja

Datawind unveils 3G handsets with free data

Datawind unveils 3G handsets with free data

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Smartphones are powered with free unlimited Internet browsing for a year.

Delhi police probe Bangladesh link to car blast

Delhi police probe Bangladesh link to car blast

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The Delhi police are probing a couple of phone calls that were made from Bangladesh to New Delhi and feel that they may have something to do with the blast in the car belonging to the Israel embassy.Four people, including a woman diplomat, were injured in the blast. According to sources, the calls were made from Cox Bazaar in Bangladesh. The SIM card used to make the call was activated on February 1.

Will Lumia 950 and 950 XL change Microsoft's fortunes in India?

Will Lumia 950 and 950 XL change Microsoft's fortunes in India?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Do they have it in them to take on the competition?

What attracts Indian students to Singapore Universities

What attracts Indian students to Singapore Universities

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Many Indian students prefer completing their MBAs from Singapore for six basic reasons: World-class, affordable education, wide range of educational opportunities, industry-relevant education, connect with the world and proximity to India.

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

J&K: Despite boycott calls, panchayat polls begin

J&K: Despite boycott calls, panchayat polls begin

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Ignoring the separatists' call for boycott, residents of Qoimoh block in south Kashmir on Wednesday turned out in numbers to cast votes in the first phase of panchayat elections, which are being held in Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of 10 years.

Caller offers Rs 2 crore to plant bombs in Meerut

Caller offers Rs 2 crore to plant bombs in Meerut

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Special Task Force is investigating the case of two phone calls made to a meat trader and a farmer in Uttar Pradesh asking them to plant bombs in their respective towns.

All about pre-paying your trading expenses

All about pre-paying your trading expenses

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

Do it if you are sure of generating sufficient trading volumes.

Vivekananda Reddy meets Jagan

Vivekananda Reddy meets Jagan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Andhra Pradesh minister Vivekananda Reddy on Thursday met his nephew Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in the backdrop of political differences between them, and said they were part of one family despite the conflict in loyalties. The minister met Jagan, who arrived in Hyderabad from Kadapa district on Thursday morning, at the latter's residence.

Infinix Note 4: There are better options at this price

Infinix Note 4: There are better options at this price

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Chinese phone makers think so. But here's what a review of an Infinix phone reveals.

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,

Mary Kom strikes gold in Asian Cup

Mary Kom strikes gold in Asian Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2011

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom (48kg) clinched her first gold medal of the year by finishing on top in the Asian Cup Women's Boxing tournament in Haikou, China.

BlackBerry's BBM chief to quit company

BlackBerry's BBM chief to quit company

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

BBM was recently made available to third-party devices and raked in 10 million downloads within the first 24 hours

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Lumia 540: The hits and the misses

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Microsoft's latest mid-range offering is a promising device but offers no window to anything new.

Dialling the best STD plan

Dialling the best STD plan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Prepaid mobile customers should opt for higher value STD vouchers and plans that offer the maximum talk time.

Two held for making threat calls to Maharahstra CM

Two held for making threat calls to Maharahstra CM

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

One person has been arrested from Nashik and another detained from Jalgaon in connection with the threat call made at the residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan. "One Abdul Gani Shah has been arrested from Nashik. According to the preliminary inquiry, he made the call to the CM's residence from outside Dheolali railway station. We have recovered eight SIM cards from him and a diary containing the telephone numbers of several ministers," said ATS chief.

Move over MNCs, Made in India mobiles are here

Move over MNCs, Made in India mobiles are here

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Most India brands have started offering 3G-enabled phones with a starting price of about Rs 4,000.

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Moto X Style will impress you, at Rs 31,999 it's a good bet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

With the Moto X Style, Motorola has officially declared war against the bigwigs of the smartphone industry.

First look: The Oppo Reno 2

First look: The Oppo Reno 2

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what the Oppo Reno 2, Oppo Reno 2Z and Oppo Reno 2F have to offer.

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sim Bhullar knows it is going to be a tall order but the first NBA player of Indian descent believes that, like Yao Ming in China, he can trigger basketball frenzy.

BSE launches Sensex mobile streamer

BSE launches Sensex mobile streamer

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Tuesday launched Sensex mobile streamer, a platform that would allow investors to access streaming Sensex data at their fingertips.

5 reasons why this Chinese smartphone wows us!

5 reasons why this Chinese smartphone wows us!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Gionee S5.5 isn't the slimmest phone in its segment, but it is a great value for money product to be considered.

Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Celkon Q500: A power-packed phone that fits your budget

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Ever wished for a power-packed phone that not only fits your budget but doesn't compromise on features? Well then look no further. At Rs 9,300, Celkon Millenium Ultra Q500 could well be the solution to your needs for feature-rich yet pocket friendly mobile, says Manu Shankar/Rediff.com.