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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Airtel overcomes Jio challenge; adds 1 mn users

Airtel overcomes Jio challenge; adds 1 mn users

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

The incumbent operators faced the onslaught of free offers and cheaper rates from Jio.

Govt to give full support for BSNL's revival: Telecom Minister

Govt to give full support for BSNL's revival: Telecom Minister

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

BSNL, which was formed in 2000, was in the pink of financial health but lost to competition because of inadequate investment in infrastructure expansion that ought to have been provided during past few years, he told Rajya Sabha.

Not a deliberate act, says teary Amritsar event organiser in video

Not a deliberate act, says teary Amritsar event organiser in video

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

At the end of the video, Saurabh Madan urged people with folded hands with tears in his eyes, seeking their help for his family to overcome the situation. He said his entire family was shocked.

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.

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

White House testing smartphones other than Blackberry

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

So far Blackberry has been the only and the preferred smart phone of choice for the White House, including President Barack Obama.

How real is the 'revival' in auto sector?

How real is the 'revival' in auto sector?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Component makers don't see any recovery yet, but manufacturers believe the end of poor sales is nearing its end.

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Dalit youth killed for keeping Ambedkar song as ringtone, 4 held

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Two assailants were nabbed from Goa, one from Pune and the fourth from Shirdi, an official from Shirdi police station told PTI over phone.

Railway Budget: 400 stations to get Wi-Fi!

Railway Budget: 400 stations to get Wi-Fi!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget on Thursday.

Subscribers may have to share portability cost

Subscribers may have to share portability cost

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

While the government is planning to introduce mobile number portability (MNP) in metros in the near future, preliminary developments suggest the subscribers and service providers will share the Rs 200 cost of every such portability operation.

Why April Fools' day fun is a serious concern

Why April Fools' day fun is a serious concern

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The April Fools' day gag is a long-standing tradition in many of the world's workplaces.

Vodafone bid reinforces focus on new markets

Vodafone bid reinforces focus on new markets

Rediff.com23 Dec 2006

In a report, JP Morgan said Vodafone needed to raise exposure to high-growth emerging markets and offset prospective fall in EBITDA in Europe.

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Nirav Modi's defence team even used his pet dog in attempt to win bail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Clare Montgomery, Modi's barrister, made a series of offers to try and convince the judge to grant bail.

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

a list of top five powerbanks that strike a perfect balance between price, portability and capacity

Do you use your cellphone while driving?

Do you use your cellphone while driving?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Do you use your cellphone while in the driver's seat? And we don't mean just making calls -- we're talking SMSes too!

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leaving behind the luxe life and dapper suits of foreign banks, Puri and his team at the upstart venture shared fizz drinks, wore a footwear brand popular among the middle class, shared a rat-infested space in a yet-to-be gentrified work space to plan and execute it.

RIL's 4G launch may not be a big risk to telcos

RIL's 4G launch may not be a big risk to telcos

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Also, the combination of a new entrant and new technology is not necessarily good.

Motorola to set up new R&D centres in Bangalore

Motorola to set up new R&D centres in Bangalore

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Motorola Inc, a global leader in integrated communications, on Wednesday announced the opening of two new research and design centres in Bangalore and Taipei.

LG plans open-end CDMA handsets

LG plans open-end CDMA handsets

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Gujarat police raid Bihar ashram, no trace of Narayan Sai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Narayan Sai, son of arrested self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, remained untraceable on Friday even as the Gujarat police raided an ashram in Bihar's Darbhanga district to arrest him on rape charges while his aide was nabbed in Delhi for allegedly helping him.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

Ericsson plans $100 mn R&D centre in Chennai

Ericsson plans $100 mn R&D centre in Chennai

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Swedish telecom equipment supplier Ericsson on Monday announced setting up a R&D centre in Chennai and an investment of $100 million to upgrade the manufacturing facility in India.

In pursuit of Vikram Seth

In pursuit of Vikram Seth

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Schools in the Valley will reopen next week, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam said.

Team members refuse to comment

Team members refuse to comment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

Cell number portability at Rs 200?

Cell number portability at Rs 200?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Just days prior to his term coming to an end, TRAI chairman Pradip Baijal on Wednesday recommended on one of the most crucial issues of number portability on mobile phones saying the facility can be made available for a one-time payment of Rs 200.

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Despite all the hype, electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

The new scheme may link the incentives to the battery power - higher the power, higher the incentive and most electric two-wheelers running on Indian roads use low power and fast charging batteries.

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

India's new payment banks will find profit elusive

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Regulators will need to allow the model to evolve to allow profits to flow, says Una Gulani.

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Coming soon: Jan-Dhan banking on non-internet phones

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Discussions are on in government about how to make the process simpler for the poor and more cost-effective for telecom operators, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.