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My bid to embrace Islam was pretence: Rushdie

My bid to embrace Islam was pretence: Rushdie

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

'It was deranged thinking. I was more off-balance than I ever had been, but you can't imagine the pressure I was under. I simply thought I was making a statement of fellowship. As soon as I said it, I felt as if I had ripped my own tongue out,' he was quoted having told to the programme by The Sunday Times.

Xiaomi Redmi 4: Should you buy it for 7k?

Xiaomi Redmi 4: Should you buy it for 7k?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

The handset delivers on build quality, battery, design, ergonomics and a pretty decent display. The camera performance is not exactly ground breaking, but the price tag covers up for that slight blip, says Himanshu Juneja

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Jio likely to grab 51% revenue market share in 3 years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Airtel and Vodafone Idea are also trying to expand the penetration of 4G users in their subscriber base as they take this network to the hinterland

36 injured as police, militants clash in J&K jail

36 injured as police, militants clash in J&K jail

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

The clash occurred after Pakistani militants held in the jail pelted stones and hot water bottles on security personnel.

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Lenovo K8 Note: Not a head turner, but a stock Android experience

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Lenovo K8 Note: What's good, what's not

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Only for die-hard Samsung fans

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

At Rs 32,500, the 4G-enabled Samsung Galaxy A8 is only for dyed-in-the-wool fans, says Himanshu Juneja

No bail for man impersonating as prime minister, Lalu

No bail for man impersonating as prime minister, Lalu

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

One of the two men accused of making hoax calls and demanding money by impersonating Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Lalu Prasad was on Friday refused bail by a Delhi court which said there is a likelihood of destroying the evidence if released from jail.

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

From engineering student to welders: The men who formed ISIS-inspired group

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Following are their brief profiles and roles as alleged by the NIA.

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Why Ashish Narsale is looking forward to its launch.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos: An absolute beast

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Despite a couple of flaws Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Duos remains a superior package and still stands out, contends Himanshu Juneja

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

"Yasir Niamatullah, chief of Hyderabad module, and Athaullah Rehman, a motivator who raised funds, have been arrested by the NIA.

Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first 4K smartphone

Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first 4K smartphone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Along with the Xperia Z5 Premium, Sony also unveiled the Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 on the sidelines of IFA 2015 in Berlin and it would be an under statement to say that the technology giant swept the viewers off their feet, says Himanshu Juneja

India@ Asiad: Gymnastics campaign ends without medal; boxer Manoj advances

India@ Asiad: Gymnastics campaign ends without medal; boxer Manoj advances

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

India's campaign in the Asian Games gymnastics ended, on Friday, without a medal after Dipa Karmakar finished fifth in the women's balance beam event final in Jakarta.

Jio Phone 2: 4G for the masses

Jio Phone 2: 4G for the masses

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Who says feature phones have become a thing of past?

J&K: Militants use mobiles to trigger blasts

J&K: Militants use mobiles to trigger blasts

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

During the past few months police have recovered a huge haul of mobile phones and SIM cards used by militant groups to carry out blasts.

The mobile phone bomb is here

The mobile phone bomb is here

Rediff.com29 Jul 2006

Startling revelations from an arrested Lashkar operative.

Ajmer, Ludhiana blasts differ in nature

Ajmer, Ludhiana blasts differ in nature

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

Senior police officers preferred to remain silent on Wednesday saying investigations were still on.

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Review: Gionee A1 Plus fails to impress

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Large-screen device focused on imaging, battery and multimedia fails to match peers in price segment, says Khalid Anzar.

Now, a mobile phone for Rs 777

Now, a mobile phone for Rs 777

Rediff.com3 May 2007

These phones are SIM-enabled, allowing consumers to move from one CDMA service to another, a flexibility hitherto available only on GSM handsets.

Honor 9N: Selfie-addicts will love this one

Honor 9N: Selfie-addicts will love this one

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The budget-friendly Honor 9N is well designed and comes in exciting colours.

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Indian Army ignores Chinese propaganda

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Today, the Ladakhis and Tibetans have been joined by the Sikhs, the Madrassis, the Garhwalis, the Rajputs, who are well trained psychologically and otherwise, to defend the nation, observes Claude Arpi.

Microsoft launches Nokia 130 for Rs 1,649

Microsoft launches Nokia 130 for Rs 1,649

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The phone has the ability to store up to 6,000 songs on a 32 GB memory card.

J&K: Hizbul module busted

J&K: Hizbul module busted

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

This is the third module of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit to be busted by the police in the valley within a fortnight.

Tatas may pull out of apex tele body

Tatas may pull out of apex tele body

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Post offices in Madhya Pradesh will now sell mobile phones

Post offices in Madhya Pradesh will now sell mobile phones

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

The department has joined hands with BSNL and Pantel Technologies.

5 arrested for attack on Mahesh Bhatt's office

5 arrested for attack on Mahesh Bhatt's office

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

They were allegedly involved in at least five cases of firing in this city and its suburbs, including the incident at Bhatt's office in June.

Murdoch bids $5 billion for Dow Jones

Murdoch bids $5 billion for Dow Jones

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Analysts said News Crop bid could result in similar offers from other media giants.

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Micromax Canvas Selfie: A phone that can 'enhance' your beauty

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Micromax's Canvas Selfie wants to make women 'more presentable'.

Preview: Is the OnePlus 6T a risky gamble?

Preview: Is the OnePlus 6T a risky gamble?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Does the phone's cosmetic and hardware changes make it worth the price?

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Telcos face a new challenge: More voice calls, but less revenue

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

From spending a little less than three hours on making voice calls, Indians are spending well over 5 hours. So, while people make more calls, they are spending less than ever, reports Romita Majumdar.

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling was on Monday sentenced to more than 24 years in jail for massive fraud and conspiracy in one of the biggest scandals in US corporate history.

Ayodhya case to be heard on April 18

Ayodhya case to be heard on April 18

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Special Judge (CBI) Rais Ahmed posted the hearing of the case to April 18 when the investigating agency is likely to produce two witnesses on the December 6, 1992 demolition.

Govt bans mobile handsets with fake, duplicate identity nos

Govt bans mobile handsets with fake, duplicate identity nos

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The government has prohibited imports of all kind of mobile handsets with fake or duplicate unique identity numbers, a move that will help security agencies in tracking callers using different SIM cards.

Mahajan undergoes another surgery

Mahajan undergoes another surgery

Rediff.com29 Apr 2006

The first surgery was conducted on the morning of April 22 soon after his youngest brother Pravin allegedly shot him at point-blank range.

From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

From top jeweller to liquidation, how Gitanjali Gems lost its sheen

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Once a stock market darling, the jewellery chain heads for liquidation.

LG plans open-end CDMA handsets

LG plans open-end CDMA handsets

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Samsung launches four new smartphones in India

Samsung launches four new smartphones in India

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Samsung India on Tuesday announced the launch of four new mid-segment smartphones - Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5, Galaxy E5 and Galaxy E7.

Like 911 in US, 112 to become single number for all emergency services in India

Like 911 in US, 112 to become single number for all emergency services in India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

All existing emergency numbers will be phased out within a year of rolling out 112, depending upon the awareness about this new facility.

Not quite advantage India

Not quite advantage India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

India's R&D spend trebled in a decade, but China's has grown even faster