News for 'SMS'

What's the purpose of 'didike bolo', Mamataji?

What's the purpose of 'didike bolo', Mamataji?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'Despite many advising me otherwise saying "nothing will come of it", I refused to be cynical and dialled the number that had been staring at me from billboards aross the state,' reports Keya Sarkar.

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Sudheer's next to be an action film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Telugu cinema.

Will govt impose curbs on WhatsApp, Skype?

Will govt impose curbs on WhatsApp, Skype?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Telcos demanding OTT players to come under some sort of regulation as they are eating into their SMS and voice revenues.

How well do you know your postage stamps?

How well do you know your postage stamps?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Take this quiz to find out if this a hobby for you. If you are already into stamp collection, find out how well you know your postage stamps.

Massive explosion at Vizag steel plant kills 16

Massive explosion at Vizag steel plant kills 16

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

At least 16 people were killed and 11 others were injured when a massive explosion rocked the Visakhapatanam Steel Plant on Wednesday night.

Govt must get on with social media, not attack it

Govt must get on with social media, not attack it

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Early last month, as it was trying to contain the fallout from the Assam riots, the government notified a draft framework for social media engagement as part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP).

Now, WhatsApp money to friends

Now, WhatsApp money to friends

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Axis Bank launches Ping Pay to enable fund transfer across various platforms

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

I did not get any invite from ministry: Shastri

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Former India cricket captain Rav Shastri rejected criticism for not attending the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna and Arjuna Awards committee meeting, saying that he was never informed by the Sports Ministry about it.

ATM woes: 'I was left stranded'

ATM woes: 'I was left stranded'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

A reader shares a bad experience he had at an ATM. You can share yours too!

Tech, service firms gear up for FASTag

Tech, service firms gear up for FASTag

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Fintech giant Paytm claimed it is selling more FASTags than all the banks put together on a daily basis.

Is your TEEN on Facebook, Twitter? Watch out!

Is your TEEN on Facebook, Twitter? Watch out!

Rediff.com19 May 2012

With all due respect to its wide range of extraordinary benefits, social media like any new technology or innovation, comes with its own potential problems. More so, if the consumer is a teenager.

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

OnePlus to invest Rs 1,000 crores as part of its big India plan

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale brings you glimpses of OnePlus's massive new R&D centre in India.

After 3-day ban, Internet services restored in J&K

After 3-day ban, Internet services restored in J&K

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Internet services in Jammu and Kashmir were fully restored on Monday, three days after the state government ordered the termination of data services fearing trouble during Eid-ul Azha, popularly known as Bakri Eid.

No media coverage for Ash's pregnancy from now on?

No media coverage for Ash's pregnancy from now on?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Sick pilots or operational glitches? Jet clarifies on cancelled flights

Sick pilots or operational glitches? Jet clarifies on cancelled flights

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Regretting the inconvenience caused to its passengers, the airline said that it continues to have adequate pilots and runs a safe and reliable scheduled operation with rising on-time performance.

Review: Oru Kal, Oru Kannaadi is tortuous

Review: Oru Kal, Oru Kannaadi is tortuous

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Santhanam is the only reason you could sit through most of the film.

TOP 5: Best music phones under Rs 6,000

TOP 5: Best music phones under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com26 Mar 2012

Need a good music-centric budget phone? Check out these to help you buy the best one in your range.

Why SMSing is harmful for YOU

Why SMSing is harmful for YOU

Rediff.com12 Jun 2011

According to a recently carried-out study, the seemingly innocuous SMSs could bring some disorders like uneasiness, anger or even sleeplessness!

Railway Budget: Rs 1,112 cr for passenger amenities

Railway Budget: Rs 1,112 cr for passenger amenities

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Union Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi in his maiden Budget announced passenger amenities worth Rs Rs 1,112 crore in 2012-13 as against Rs 762 crore in current year.

Telecom Revolution: How 4G will change your life forever

Telecom Revolution: How 4G will change your life forever

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

4G, already on offer in Kolkata and Bangalore, is all set to change the way you use your mobile phone, watch TV and surf the Net.

Uttarakhand Class X and XII 2012 results

Uttarakhand Class X and XII 2012 results

Rediff.com29 May 2012

The Uttarakhand Class X and XII 2012 results are out and are now available on Rediff.com.

Ram Gopal Varma upsets Boney Kapoor again!

Ram Gopal Varma upsets Boney Kapoor again!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Ram Gopal Varma has sparked off another round of ill-will and resentment with his comments on Sridevi.

New law on triple talaq challenged in SC, Delhi HC

New law on triple talaq challenged in SC, Delhi HC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

It claimed that the Act is violative of Articles 14, 15 and 21 of the Constitution and thus, is liable to be struck down.

Bihar MP gets Rs 10 lakh extortion demand

Bihar MP gets Rs 10 lakh extortion demand

Rediff.com7 May 2012

A Bihar member of Parliament has alleged on Monday that an unidentified man demanded Rs 10 lakh from him and threatened to kill him if he did not pay up, the police said.

Are these premium mobile plans meant for you?

Are these premium mobile plans meant for you?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Bindisha Sarang takes a look at Vodafone's RedX and Airtel's new plan.

Live: Get your Andhra Pradesh Year 1 General Results here

Live: Get your Andhra Pradesh Year 1 General Results here

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Andhra Pradesh Year 1 General Results and Year 1 Vocation Result are available now on Rediff.com.

Wedding turns tragic: 24 dead, 26 hurt as wall of hall collapses

Wedding turns tragic: 24 dead, 26 hurt as wall of hall collapses

Rediff.com11 May 2017

A marriage function was going on in the hall when the storm hit the area, police said.

AAP could go with popular sentiment; form government

AAP could go with popular sentiment; form government

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

AAP leader Manish Sisodia has said that there were indications that people of Delhi wanted the party to form the government but any final decision will be taken only after the result of referendum comes.

Hate campaign against family of Pak girl accused of blasphemy

Hate campaign against family of Pak girl accused of blasphemy

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

A hate campaign has been launched against the family of a teenage Christian girl accused of blasphemy and expelled from school in the northern Pakistani town of Havelian, a media report said on Monday.

Draft rules issued for govt staff to work from home post-lockdown

Draft rules issued for govt staff to work from home post-lockdown

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Asserting that central government employees may have to work with staggered attendance and variable working hours, the personnel ministry has come out with a draft framework for 'work for home' for the staff post-lockdown. The department of personnel and training may provide options for work from home to the eligible officers/staff for 15 days in a year as a matter of policy, it said.

Couples go online with wedding plans

Couples go online with wedding plans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Don't want to send paper invitations on your wedding? A rash of 'wed sites' send personalised SMS reminders, travel options and weather updates to the guests

Mahesh Babu's brother-in-law makes his debut

Mahesh Babu's brother-in-law makes his debut

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Sudheer Babu makes his debut in Telugu film SMS.

Bundesliga plans May 15 restart after government green light

Bundesliga plans May 15 restart after government green light

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Germany's professional teams have been training since mid-April, divided into small groups and under strict conditions, including extensive testing of all players and coaching staff.

Mission 272+: How the BJP used the Internet to power its campaign

Mission 272+: How the BJP used the Internet to power its campaign

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

'You will be surprised at how wide the Mission272+ Internet campaign has been in terms of its reach across India. We have volunteers in all of 543 Lok Sabha seats. Every one of them signed up to volunteer through the Internet. We are laser focused on Mission272+. All of our volunteers are working at the constituency level to make a difference so every vote and every booth counts.' Shashi Shekhar, who is spearheading the BJP's Internet-social media campaign, explains how it is done.

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

How Modi's SVAMITVA scheme aims to help rural property holders

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

SVAMITVA is a new government project that primarily aims to demarcate abadi areas that includes inhabitant land, inhabited areas contiguous to abadi and wadis/basties in rural areas, using drone surveying technology.

Recovering from BlackBerry crash? 7 really cool chat apps

Recovering from BlackBerry crash? 7 really cool chat apps

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Review of seven instant messaging services as alternative to BlackBerry Messenger.

'Covid virus is getting weaker'

'Covid virus is getting weaker'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'If at all there is going to be a second wave, it will not be very strong unlike in the US and Europe.'

How to link Aadhaar to your bank account, mobile etc

How to link Aadhaar to your bank account, mobile etc

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The first step you need to take is link your mobile number to Aadhaar.

Review: Manasology can be avoided

Review: Manasology can be avoided

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Performances give nothing to rave about. While Amoolya dominates each scene, she doesn't make much of an impression.

Nokia launches messaging service for small biz

Nokia launches messaging service for small biz

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Aimed at small businesses with upto 10 employees, the 'GoConnect' service will help companies send information on products and other details to their customers in a personalised manner.