News for 'Switch Mobility'

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

The lockdown: Paranoia is growing by the hour

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

'I need a haircut, but who can I trust with a pair of scissors?', asks Kishore Singh.

Telecom tussle: the final round?

Telecom tussle: the final round?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2003

TikTok goes completely offline in India

TikTok goes completely offline in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The ban in India would hit Chinese internet companies that were making headway in the world's fastest-growing mobile market.

Good Trai, bad Trai

Good Trai, bad Trai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Nokia in network deal with Hutchison

Nokia in network deal with Hutchison

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, has signed an agreement with Hutchison India for supplying GSM equipment to its nine of the 13 circles.

Wife of cop who probed Sheena Bora case found dead

Wife of cop who probed Sheena Bora case found dead

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Sources said the police found a blood-soaked message: 'Tired of her, catch and hang me', written on the floor of the flat near Deepali's body, with a smiley emoticon.

Vodafone hangs up on Man Utd shirt sponsorship

Vodafone hangs up on Man Utd shirt sponsorship

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Mobile phone giant Vodafone cut short a four-year shirt sponsorship deal with Manchester United on Wednesday and switched its allegiance to European's premier club competition, the Champions League.

Migrants gathering, Tablighi meet are setbacks in fight against COVID-19: Prez

Migrants gathering, Tablighi meet are setbacks in fight against COVID-19: Prez

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

In a video-conference with the Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of states/union territories, the president emphasized the need to ensure that no one remains hungry during the nationwide lockdown.

BSNL plans Rs 17,000 cr expansion this fiscal

BSNL plans Rs 17,000 cr expansion this fiscal

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

The major area of expansion has been identified as the mobile phones and a 60 million tender for GSM lines has been floated by the company.\n\n

pTron Bassbuds Urban Review

pTron Bassbuds Urban Review

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

If you are looking for a true wireless stereo experience at a budget price, Ashish Narsale says you can certainly try the pTron Bassbuds Urban.

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Google's new Play Store policy making app developers nervous

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Google is going ahead with a policy revision mandating 30% charge on in-app purchases across all apps on Play Store. This has left developers' community worried about tighter squeeze on their earnings, says Yuvraj Malik.

Weekend Wrap

Weekend Wrap

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

She is one of the world's most powerful women

She is one of the world's most powerful women

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Chanda Kochhar on fate and hard work - the cornerstones of her career in the banking world.

300,000 BSNL phones hit in Chennai

300,000 BSNL phones hit in Chennai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

A major breakdown at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd's mobile switching unit, due to a power surge, on Monday disrupted nearly 300,000 BSNL Cellone mobile connections in Chennai, causing anxiety among the subscribers.

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

SC reserves order on pleas challenging Aadhaar

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The judgment was reserved after a marathon hearing which went on for 38 days spanning four months.

Lord Hanuman gets Aadhaar card!

Lord Hanuman gets Aadhaar card!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Lord Hanuman has managed to get an Aadhaar card made, but there are no takers for it.

PM to flag off nationwide roll-out of MNP

PM to flag off nationwide roll-out of MNP

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is slated to flag off the nationwide roll-out of mobile number portability on Friday, a move that will allow users to switch operators without losing their phone numbers and will force telecom providers to improve the quality of their services.

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

'Hats off to the government for how they evacuated us from Kabul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

'When I stepped on Indian soil, I lay down on the ground and kissed my homeland.'

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Don't panic, there's enough time to get new notes

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

In the next few days, use credit/debit cards wherever possible or download your bank's mobile banking app or a mobile wallet.

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.

SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money

SIM-swap fraud: A new way of stealing money

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Fraudsters duplicate SIM cards to hack into bank accounts.

The Hero Maestro Edge and Duet are here!

The Hero Maestro Edge and Duet are here!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

Sales for Hero's all-new Maestro Edge scooter will commence from October while the Duet will be launched in the following weeks positioned below the flagship Edge, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Railways speeds along on digital fast track

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Around 30-50 million passengers in the reserved category have switched over to digital payments.

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

What the Windows 10 launch means for Microsoft

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

One of Microsoft's worries is fragmentation of the Windows market.

ISPs find work-from-home has boosted demand for data

ISPs find work-from-home has boosted demand for data

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

Feedback from telecom members indicated a 10 per cent increase in traffic, but no fears of choked networks. Telcos currently use 65-70 per cent of the network capacity. In other words, they have enough additional capacity to handle the new pressure without clogging the system.

A first timer's guide to visiting a spa

A first timer's guide to visiting a spa

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Simple tips to make the most out of your spa visit.

The SCARY list of radiation sources in your home!

The SCARY list of radiation sources in your home!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

There are so many, discovers Pallavi Aman Singh.

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

120 kmph winds, heavy rains: What Nisarga has in store

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

The storm is likely to impact Mumbai, Thane and other coastal districts of Maharashtra like Raigad and Palghar along with Valsad, Navsari, Surat, Bhavnagar and Bharuch districts of Gujarat and Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. Preparations for the impending cyclone were discussed at a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC), headed by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, a home ministry statement said.

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

A new battle rages on between Jio and Airtel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

While only 78.15 per cent of Jio's total subscriber base was active, Airtel boasts of 98.14 per cent active customers.

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Ways to use 4G data while paying 3G rates

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Apps that offer location-based services, like Foursquare or maps, can be turned off when not required.

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Now Jio plans to cover 99% of India's population by Diwali

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

As part of its expansion plans, Jio has announced the roll-out of Internet of Things (IoT) services in association with Samsung, which will help consumers and enterprises.

STD, ISD tariffs may fall further

STD, ISD tariffs may fall further

Rediff.com12 May 2008

In a move that could bring down national and international telecom tariffs even further, telecom regulator TRAI on Monday sought views from industry and experts to liberalise Internet telephony segment.

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Ola, Uber see low demand after resuming services

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Ola and Uber said they have resumed services in areas within orange and green zones, and have introduced requirements like wearing masks to ensure safety of riders and driver partners.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

First look: Huawei's Mate 30 series

First look: Huawei's Mate 30 series

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Huawei the Chinese phone maker unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones, the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and the Mate 30 in an event in Munich, Germany on 19th September 2019.

7 things you should check if your motorcycle is not starting

7 things you should check if your motorcycle is not starting

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Perform these simple checks to resolve the problem on your own

Get ready for 3G services, number portability

Get ready for 3G services, number portability

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Steering India towards a new level of wireless telephony, the government on Monday announced immediate release of spectrum for 'third generation' (3G) mobile services and allowed users to switch operators while retaining the cell phone numbers. Number portability, which would allow users to change their service provider while keeping the numbers unchanged, will be introduced in the four metropolitan cities at the earliest.

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

How Snapdeal gains by acquiring Freecharge

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

It hopes to leverage the growing number of mobile transactions