News for 'Smart Home'

Tips on how to manage your home loan smartly

Tips on how to manage your home loan smartly

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Taking informed decisions to manage the asset that we call home and the liability that we call housing loan. By being prudent, you can get high "returns" in the form of saving on interest outflow.

PIX: India take control as Bangladesh falter in Chennai

PIX: India take control as Bangladesh falter in Chennai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

IMAGES from Day 2 of the first Test between India and Bangladesh, played in Chennai, on Friday.

Olympic gold on mind, confident India work on shortcomings

Olympic gold on mind, confident India work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Renowned South African mental conditioning coach Paddy Upton, who played a role in India winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup, will be a part of the support staff of the country's men's hockey team in Paris.

10 factors that make a city really smart

10 factors that make a city really smart

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Experts are upbeat about developing smart cities in India.

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Singapore wants to make Andhra Pradesh capital a smart city

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The new capital of Andhra Pradesh is expected to be in the Vijayawada-Guntur region.

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

Sanjay Nirupam Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai

Sanjay Nirupam Ko Gussa Kyun Aata Hai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'The other panelists (Praniti Shinde and Priyanka Chaturvedi) were misbehaving with me.' 'Despite that I kept quiet because I have witnessed many such scenes in the 25 years of my public life and debates.' 'Amid all the ruckus, when I heard Praniti calling me out for 'cheap behaviour' I couldn't take such misbehaviour anymore.'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

National-award winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-politician, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty -- who has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award -- is truly a force of nature, notes Sukanya Verma.

Why select posh Delhi for smart city makeover?

Why select posh Delhi for smart city makeover?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The announcement declaring New Delhi Municipal Council a winner of the smart city challenge came when the rest of Delhi was drowning in urban waste.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Rathour attributes youngsters' success to strong domestic foundation

Rathour attributes youngsters' success to strong domestic foundation

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The astonishing, inspiring and quick success of youngsters like Yashaswi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan at the highest level is a good advertisement for the country's robust domestic circuit which has made them "cricket smart" who can handle Test match pressure, reckons India's batting coach Vikram Rathour.

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Channi's reference to Amritpal triggers row in LS

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The Lok Sabha was adjourned twice in the post-lunch period on Thursday as a war of words broke out between the treasury and opposition benches, triggered by Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi's spat with the Bharatiya Janata Party's Ravneet Singh Bittu.

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

CES 2019: Stunning new gadgets for your home

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The Consumer Electronics Show, currently on in Las Vegas, is showcasing exciting new products, enhanced with Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Embattled US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced that he will end his candidacy for re-election in 2024 and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, saying "it is in the best interest of my party and the country".

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

The Curious Case Of Sheena Bora's Teeth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

One of the high points of the proceedings was when Indrani Mukerjea's lawyer smartly utilised Dr Zeba Khan's expert status to pose her A Most Curious Question. He asked her if a skull can grow new teeth, even after the person, who it belonged to, had died, three years before. We can be sure that the discrepancy between the number of teeth discovered in the skull unearthed in 2012 and the skull shown in court in September 2019 will come up soon in Courtroom No 51. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

2nd ODI PIX: Vandersay's 6-wkt haul dismantles India

2nd ODI PIX: Vandersay's 6-wkt haul dismantles India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Pictures from the 2nd ODI between India and Sri Lanka being played in Colombo, Sri Lanka

'Nobody Expected Armaan To Slap Vishal'

'Nobody Expected Armaan To Slap Vishal'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'It is difficult to understand Armaan's game plan because there is a vast difference between what he says and what goes on in his head.'

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

CSK Vs SRH: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

CSK Vs SRH: Who Bowled The Best Spell?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Bhuvaneshwar Kumar or Pat Cummins?

'Move to bring in Hardik makes a lot of cricketing sense'

'Move to bring in Hardik makes a lot of cricketing sense'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'Rohit Sharma shouldn't be viewed sentimentally or emotionally.'

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

These consumer-friendly gadgets are designed to make your life simpler.

Philips Hue White Ambiance: For smart lights without the jazz

Philips Hue White Ambiance: For smart lights without the jazz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

2 bulbs that emit all colours from 3,000K (warm white) to 6,500K (cool day light).

Pune accident: Registration of Porsche car that mowed down 2 yet to be done

Pune accident: Registration of Porsche car that mowed down 2 yet to be done

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Maharashtra transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar told PTI that the Porsche car was imported in March by a dealer in Bengaluru and from there it was sent to Maharashtra on a temporary registration.

Hi Alexa, should I buy Amazon Echo Spot?

Hi Alexa, should I buy Amazon Echo Spot?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Alexa powered Echo Spot lets you play music, control smart home devices, set alarms and make video calls.

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Set your personal work aside during your work hours. Or else, it may lead to delays and slips in your deliverables at work.

Dont' be surprised: With passage of time, smart devices will rule us

Dont' be surprised: With passage of time, smart devices will rule us

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Drones are of course, remotely controlled and modern ships are also chip-driven.

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

The LG ThinQ WK7 speaker actually listens to you!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

It is an aspirational smart-speaker with few rivals, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

Meet Poonam Dhillon's Daughter Paloma

Meet Poonam Dhillon's Daughter Paloma

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

She is a lovely reflection of her mother.

Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge

Artificial intelligence gets a realtime local edge

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

When computing moved to the cloud, it brought a lot of advantages of managing data at scale. Computation of large sets of information sourced from several locations allowed experts to interpret data at scale with flexibility. Artificial intelligence (AI) played a critical role in helping understand patterns which could lead to business insights. In the new scenario, using AI in the cloud is not enough anymore.

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

The IIT Students Who Built An Award-Winning House

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Project Vivaan won big at the Solar Decathlon, placing second overall (and missing the first position by a whisker). Members of the award-winning Team Shunya tell Mrigank Warrier how they built a carbon-neutral, water-neutral, energy-positive home for a family of four.

England are not difficult to beat: Jadeja

England are not difficult to beat: Jadeja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Wednesday said England are not a difficult side to beat and the hosts only need to get used to their ultra-attacking style of play to secure the five-match Test series.

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Spinners will play key role in upcoming T20 World Cup: Maharaj

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

South Africa's premier left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj is confident that slow bowlers will play a vital role on flat decks expected to be on offer during the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the Americas in June.

Can CSK return to winning ways against bruised SRH?

Can CSK return to winning ways against bruised SRH?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Smarting from back-to-back defeats, defending champions Chennai Super Kings will be desperate to return to winning ways when they face a formidable but bruised Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Chennai on Sunday.

How England plan to tame Rohit Sharma & Co.

How England plan to tame Rohit Sharma & Co.

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

England fast bowler Mark Wood on Tuesday said taming Rohit Sharma with judicious use of short-pitched balls will figure highly in his and the team's plans to edge past a dominant-at-home India in the upcoming five-match Test series.

Kumble's selection a smart act: Cullinan

Kumble's selection a smart act: Cullinan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Former South African batsman Darryl Cullinan says the ace leg spinner could prove a big threat to the home side during the current series.

Daydreaming at work? It means you're smart

Daydreaming at work? It means you're smart

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The more you daydream, the more creative you are.

It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

It's That Boy Jaiswal Again!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Scoring at a rate of 173.33, Jaiswal's unbeaten 104 off 60 was peppered with nine boundaries and seven sixes.