News for 'SMS'

Quiz: Do you know these filmi break-ups well?

Quiz: Do you know these filmi break-ups well?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Take this fun quiz and find out!

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Android users beware! Indian banks targeted by new malware

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Being distributed through a fake Flash Player app, the malware is designed for stealing login credentials, hijacking SMSs, uploading contact lists and SMSs to malicious servers, reports Romita Majumdar.

For World Cup final tickets, click here!

For World Cup final tickets, click here!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

It may sound too good to be true, BUT...

Paris: 18 freed, gunmen at large after store robbery

Paris: 18 freed, gunmen at large after store robbery

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The armed criminals are holding at least 10 hostages inside the Primark store at Villeneuve-la-Garenne near Paris

PNB told to compensate online fraud victim

PNB told to compensate online fraud victim

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

The case of phishing involves a senior manager with Dabur India Ltd, Sahibabad, who lost about Rs. 8 lakh in the fraud.

US company to help check authenticity of drugs

US company to help check authenticity of drugs

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

PharmaSecure, a US based company, is in talks with Indian drug majors to implement a new, cost-effective, SMS-based technology that would allow consumers to check the authenticity of the drug - in a strip, tablet or a bottle - by directly getting in touch with the manufacturer.

Uttam's Take: 10 cheers for rail travellers!

Uttam's Take: 10 cheers for rail travellers!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Uttam Ghosh on how rail passengers will benefit from the Railway Budget.

Hema Malini's driver arrested; actress undergoes surgery

Hema Malini's driver arrested; actress undergoes surgery

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hema Malini's driver was on Friday arrested on charges of overspeeding and causing death by negligence after her Mercedes collided with another car, killing a four-year-old girl and injuring the actress along with four others last night.

'Always take a photo of the driver...'

'Always take a photo of the driver...'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

'This will make the driver alert and more responsible to drop you safe.'

Why people from the N-E excel in the services sector

Why people from the N-E excel in the services sector

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Ronald Laloo, 51, who is from Meghalaya but whose work history runs from accounting in Pune to piano teaching in Delhi, explains that "There's no man's job or woman's job in our culture."

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.

3 Indians jailed in Dubai for lewd texting

3 Indians jailed in Dubai for lewd texting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

A 42-year-old flight attendant and a 47-year-old cabin services supervisor -- both unidentified -- of Emirates Airline were convicted of "coercion to commit sin" after sending each other sexually-themed SMS messages, the National newspaper reported court documents as saying.

BSNL, MTNL, Videocon to slash call rates

BSNL, MTNL, Videocon to slash call rates

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

TRAI removed network interconnection charges.

Mobile Number Portability is magic

Mobile Number Portability is magic

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Today my mobile service provider made me feel very special. Reason? I initiated the first step to change my service provider by getting a Unique Portable ID.

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

India has 50 new cases of coronavirus, total now 223

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Authorities faced double-barrel challenge -- strengthening its check and prevention mechanism, and addressing public panic, leading to hoarding of essential items.

The world's cheapest mobile at $15!

The world's cheapest mobile at $15!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The V150 has most of the basic features like voice, SMS and support for mobile payment services.

Watch out for these gimmicks before investing

Watch out for these gimmicks before investing

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Don't get carried away by lofty promises and hard-to-believe sales pitches because there is more often than not a catch.

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'

Now, YOU can interact with Rajinikanth

Now, YOU can interact with Rajinikanth

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Just stand in front of his latest film Kochadaiiyaan's hoarding, send an SMS, and watch what happens next.

Twitter makes first Indian acquisition with startup ZipDial

Twitter makes first Indian acquisition with startup ZipDial

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Indian startup, which was already working as a partner with Twitter, offers services like missed calls for user verification and alerts to its customers.

Review: Is TicWatch C2 worth Rs 17,999?

Review: Is TicWatch C2 worth Rs 17,999?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The TicWatch C2 from a Chinese wearable maker Mobvoi is now officially available in India through its website and online retail partner Amazon.

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Chidambaram gets bail, but ED custody to continue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Setting aside the Delhi high court's September 30 verdict denying bail to Chidambaram, the apex court said he is neither a "flight risk" nor there is a possibility of "his abscondence from the trial". Chidambaram had moved the apex court challenging the high court verdict.

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Jio's adjusted gross revenue share went up by 7 percentage points in Q2FY18-19 over the previous quarter in the circles of the C category.

Alwar killing: 2 held; minister says lack manpower to prevent every incident

Alwar killing: 2 held; minister says lack manpower to prevent every incident

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

The incident, which came months after the lynching of dairy farmer Pehlu Khan by suspected cow vigilantes in Alwar, has triggered an outrage.

How he plans to build a $100-million company!

How he plans to build a $100-million company!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

If you are looking for specific information on a topic, here's a platform that can offer you expert views.

From flunking Class X to building an empire

From flunking Class X to building an empire

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

GMR is a stickler for detail and gives innumerable examples of how he always keeps a close eye on quality control, on technical processes, and on the nitty-gritty.

Unsolicited messages flood mobiles again

Unsolicited messages flood mobiles again

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

After a respite for over a week, mobile users have started getting unsolicited messages on their phones from telemarketers, as the government lifted the ban on bulk SMS from last night.

Pay extra for web check-in on IndiGo, SpiceJet

Pay extra for web check-in on IndiGo, SpiceJet

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

The revised policy, which has come into effect since last week, means passengers who are looking to skip the long queues at airports will have to shell out a fee for it. For IndiGo, the lowest seat fees is Rs 100 while for SpiceJet it is Rs 99.

Losing My Virginity and Other Dumb Ideas

Losing My Virginity and Other Dumb Ideas

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Losing My Virginity and Other Dumb Ideas by media professional Madhuri Banerjee is the fictional story of Kaveri, a 30-year-old interpreter by profession whose aim is to 'figure out the language of love'. We bring you an excerpt.

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

What's in a name? Well, actually a lot

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Choosing your company's name? MCA lists examples to avoid any duplication. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs made it clear that the use of different phonetic spellings, including the use of misspelled words of an expression, would be treated as same.

 RCom to offer unlimited local, STD call schemes

RCom to offer unlimited local, STD call schemes

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Reliance Communications announced a new rate plan - Simply Unlimited Pack - with unlimited talk time on a single monthly recharge for its CDMA pre-paid customers.

How you can go 'green'

How you can go 'green'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

From Earth Hour to LEED ratings for buildings, from carbon footprint to carbon credits, the world is climbing onto the 'green' bandwagon.

Reliance Mobile launches BIGMaps

Reliance Mobile launches BIGMaps

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Available on mobile phones through SMS, WAP and downloads, 'BIGMaps' service will offer local search in form of maps, Reliance Communications said in a statement. The service, which will provide users information on local business, directions to locations, events and movies, will also be provided through internet in the near future, RCom said.

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Threat to Tharoor: Gym trainer found innocent

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Forged documents in the name of a New Delhi gym trainer were used by an unknown man to procure a SIM card from which "malicious" and "threatening" messages were sent to Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and others.

CRPF helps 250 Kashmiri students reach home

CRPF helps 250 Kashmiri students reach home

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The students largely hail from towns in south Kashmir and were brought home by CRPF personnel after they gathered in Jammu Monday night, he said.

Kabir Suman postpones resignation for a week

Kabir Suman postpones resignation for a week

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament Kabir Suman, who had sent an SMS text on Monday night announcing that he was quitting from the party and the Lok Sabha, on Wednesday postponed the decision by a week following a request by noted writer Mahasweta Devi.

Vodafone launches bonus cards for Rs 4!

Vodafone launches bonus cards for Rs 4!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Telecom major Vodafone Essar on Monday launched its new bonus card, which will help subscribers send 100 local and national SMS or make local/STD calls for 8 minutes, at a price tag of Rs 4.

West Bengal HSC results 2013 on June 3

West Bengal HSC results 2013 on June 3

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The West Bengal class 12 examination results will be available online 11 am onwards.

CAT 2009: Final checklist for test-takers

CAT 2009: Final checklist for test-takers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Prometric and IIMs issue a final reminder to all candidates.

Now, only genuine complaints will be taken up by BCCI

Now, only genuine complaints will be taken up by BCCI

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Inundated with frivolous complaints in recent times, the BCCI's Ombudsman and Ethics Officer D K Jain has devised a mechanism to ensure that only genuine complaints are entertained.