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BlackBberry service outage caused by core switch failure: RIM

BlackBberry service outage caused by core switch failure: RIM

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

BlackBerry users have been hit by service disruptions to their smartphones since Monday.

Vikram landed within identified area: ISRO chief

Vikram landed within identified area: ISRO chief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Speaking to PTI, Somanath said, "(The lander landed) perfectly in the intended site. The landing location was marked as 4.5 km x 2.5 km -- I think on that space, and the exact centre of that was identified as the location of landing. It landed within 300 metres of that point. That means it is well within the area identified for landing."

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Who Will Lead Their Teams to Glory?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Let's delve into the world of IPL 2024 and meet the captains who are ready to leave their mark on cricket's biggest stage.

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Will Paytm Curbs Affect Users?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Get a new QR code from an alternative provider. PhonePe, Google Pay, Pine Labs, etc are some of the other service providers.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Paris Olympics will be more challenging: Sindhu

Paris Olympics will be more challenging: Sindhu

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Set to return after an injury-induced break, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is aware the road to Paris will be "challenging" and she needs to be "smarter" in her pursuit of coveted gold medal in the French capital.

PHOTOS: Magnificent Maxwell powers Australia to thrilling win!

PHOTOS: Magnificent Maxwell powers Australia to thrilling win!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Images from India vs Australia 3rd T20 International in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Warner breaks silence: Full truth on ball-tampering saga

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Warner set new standards for explosive openers in his early years in the Test game

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Two-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Two-wheeler exports from India fell by 17.8 per cent to 3.65 million units in 2022-23 (FY23), according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) on Thursday. This decline is due to a rise in global inflation and the weakening of economies and currencies in key export markets of Africa, Latin America (LatAm), and South Asia. In contrast to FY23, two-wheeler exports from India jumped 35.4 per cent to 4.44 million units in 2021-22 (FY22).

1,000 Cases Of Violence Against Women Daily

1,000 Cases Of Violence Against Women Daily

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Cruelty by the husband (or his relatives) accounted for about 40 per cent of these cases. Delhi reported the highest number of cases of crimes against women (12,552) followed by Mumbai with over 5,000 cases.

Bumrah not holding anything back ahead of World Cup!

Bumrah not holding anything back ahead of World Cup!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Jasprit Bumrah has declared himself ready for the rigours of the One-Day format as he returns to international cricket following a year on the sidelines due to a back injury.

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Navy secures merchant vessel hit by drone in Arabian Sea

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

A merchant vessel, with around 20 Indian crew, was hit by a suspected drone about 217 nautical miles off the Porbandar coast in the Arabian Sea on Saturday but there was no report of any casualties in the incident, Indian military sources and a maritime security agency said.

F1 remains ultimate dream for Maini despite sports car switch

F1 remains ultimate dream for Maini despite sports car switch

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Indian driver Arjun Maini's road to Formula 1 has become tougher with his shock switch to sports car racing.

5G phone shipments in India surged by 74% in 2022

5G phone shipments in India surged by 74% in 2022

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Shipments of 5G smartphones spurted by 74 per cent in 2022 even as overall mobile phone shipments declined by 8 per cent in the year, CyberMedia Research said on Tuesday. According to the CyberMedia Research (CMR) report, Xiaomi led the overall smartphone market with a 21 per cent market share while Samsung led in the shipment of 5G smartphones with a 23 per cent market share. Driven by a resilient consumer appetite to switch and upgrade, the premium smartphone market continued to gain traction, the report said.

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

'Nitish-BJP Friendship Will Last Till 2024 Election'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

'BJP's ultimate ambition is to control Bihar independently.'

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Nitish back as CM, with two deputy CMs from BJP

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

He was administered the oath of office by Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Raj Bhavan in Patna.

'The real GDP was captured better'

'The real GDP was captured better'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Revision of the base year for both CPI and GDP are long overdue.' 'The basic data that went into the 2011-2012 series were mainly from surveys done in 2011 or earlier.' 'We have since seen the emergence of new sectors like platform-based work and online marketing.' 'The employment surveys and the consumption surveys need to reflect these adequately.'

Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In switching over, Nitish has sent out a message that if he could not now become the NDA's PM, then he would need to stay on as CM at the very least, which a third term for Modi would not let him have, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

Gold smugglers switching over to cigarettes, currencies

Gold smugglers switching over to cigarettes, currencies

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

In the past 18 months, the department of revenue intelligence has seized 50 containers of cigarettes, valued at nearly Rs 200 crore

TMC hopes for tie-up in Bengal; Cong, CPI-M reluctant

TMC hopes for tie-up in Bengal; Cong, CPI-M reluctant

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Navigating a history of animosity and mistrust, negotiations for a potential Congress-Trinamool Congress alliance in West Bengal face significant challenges while addressing the shared adversary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the Bengal Congress unit appearing reluctant to engage in an electoral pact.

TMC becomes main opposition in Meghalaya as majority Cong MLAs switch

TMC becomes main opposition in Meghalaya as majority Cong MLAs switch

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The desertion by more than two-thirds of the Congress legislative party makes TMC, a newbie in Meghalaya, the principal opposition in the Northeastern state.

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO releases 3D 'anaglyph' images of Moon's surface

Chandrayaan-3: ISRO releases 3D 'anaglyph' images of Moon's surface

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

This image features the left image within the red channel, and the right image within the blue and green channels, resulting in a striking cyan hue.

'Right now, it looks like a technical error'

'Right now, it looks like a technical error'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'We don't know how and why this happened as the route interlock signal works fine millions of times every day across India.'

Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship for 26th time!

Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship for 26th time!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani rallied to win the IBSF World Billiards Championship title in Doha on Tuesday for a staggering 26th time, beating compatriot Sourav Kothari in the final.

Switching banks without changing a/c number soon

Switching banks without changing a/c number soon

Rediff.com2 Jan 2012

The idea is to save customers the inconvenience of opening and closing bank accounts or keeping multiple accounts if they have to shift to a new location or find their bank's services unsatisfactory.

Should you switch your home loan to SBI?

Should you switch your home loan to SBI?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Wait for some days, as other lenders are likely to follow suit. You can also negotiate for a lower rate before deciding on a change of bankers.

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Ban other mobile services, switch to Jio: Reliance tells staff

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Reliance Jio test launched its services last December, but dates for commercial launch has not been announced.

'New Beginning' Bishnoi changes team

'New Beginning' Bishnoi changes team

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has changed his state team ahead of the new domestic season.

Chinese 'spy ship' visit: Lankan minister says India understands

Chinese 'spy ship' visit: Lankan minister says India understands

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

In Ahmedabad to promote tourism in the island nation, Fernando said China has made a lot of investment in Sri Lanka and has been 'understanding its requirements in the past'.

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Mom and dad were literally crying: Emotional Tilak Varma

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

It was in the deep hours of Wednesday night Namboori Tilak Varma shared the news of his India selection to his parents, Nagaraju and Gayatri Devi, over a video call.

Financial Planning Is A Painful Exercise

Financial Planning Is A Painful Exercise

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

While financial planning is good for you, the process which a planner can put you through is not so great, observes financial planner P V Subramanyam.

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

How Vicks Vaporub Become A Blockbuster

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Within six months, outlets carrying Vicks jumped from 60,000 pharmacies to 750,000 general stores. The trade boycott collapsed. Consumers were happy, finding Vicks now at every street corner. A fascinating excerpt from Gurcharan Das's Another Sort of Freedom.

PM warns parents, students against unhealthy competition

PM warns parents, students against unhealthy competition

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Interacting with students, parents and teachers during his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, the prime minister suggested that students should compete with themselves and not others and parents should never sow the seeds of competition and rivalry between siblings.

Savings rate war: Don't switch your bank

Savings rate war: Don't switch your bank

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

With a slew of banks alluring customers with 6 to 7 per cent annual return -- instead of the staid 3 to 4 per cent -- on savings account deposits, customers are confused if they should switch their account to these banks. Salil Dhawan of Investment-mantra suggests you should not.

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Saina offered her support to PV Sindhu's decision to seek a change in her training approach.

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

IIT Delhi in Gulf, trade in local currencies: Modi concludes 'productive' UAE visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Modi was honoured with the 'Order of Zayed', the UAE's highest civilian award, in 2019 as a mark of appreciation for his efforts to boost bilateral ties between the two nations.

Online Shoppers, Please Read This!

Online Shoppers, Please Read This!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

An online company would show a particular price to the customer and then quickly increase the cost after analysing consumer behaviour or detecting any kind of desperation.

Missing Indian wushu player breaks silence

Missing Indian wushu player breaks silence

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Wushu athlete says she's 'alright'

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

If the idea was to garner AIADMK votes with or without the three faction leaders after the party broke ties with the NDA, it may not work after all, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India needs time to move away from Russia: US

India needs time to move away from Russia: US

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

It is going to be a long-term proposition for India -- which has a decades-old relationship with Moscow -- to reorient its foreign policy away from Russia, the US has said, insisting that re-aligning one's approach is not like flipping a light switch.