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Bharti refunds Rs 32.73 cr to subscribers

Bharti refunds Rs 32.73 cr to subscribers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

Complying with a directive from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bharti Televentures, which operates AirTel mobile services, has refunded Rs 32.73 crore (Rs 327.3 million) it levied from subscribers for migrating to revised tariff plans.

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

The Armed Forces's COVID-19 Challenge

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'The COVID-19 pandemic must push the military into a long-term reconsideration of its primary challenges.' 'There must be greater emphasis on humanitarian aid and disaster relief including the management of contagious illnesses and impending crises caused by climate change,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Telecom panel game for full number portability

Telecom panel game for full number portability

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Seeks clarification on a few issues such as enhancement of entry fee and performance bank guarantee from telecom regulator

IOC Should Not DIE!

IOC Should Not DIE!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Spyware row: WhatsApp downloads in India drop by a staggering 80%

Spyware row: WhatsApp downloads in India drop by a staggering 80%

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

On October 29, WhatsApp announced it was suing NSO Group for selling its software, Pegasus, which has the ability to compromise a device and get access to all of a target's data. Spooked by revelations that activists and journalists were spied upon by using NSO Group's spyware, many have moved to alternative messaging platforms such as Signal and Telegram.

Ericsson radio base stations in India

Ericsson radio base stations in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2004

Swedish telecom major Ericsson will be the first multinational to manufacture radio base stations for mobile phones in India to cater to the operators here for their network roll-outs.

iPhone's pay system may not be a game changer

iPhone's pay system may not be a game changer

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Apple Pay also faces competition from Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) - a consortium of retailers including Wal-Mart and Best Buy - which is developing its own mobile payment platform.

Karthikeyan considering other teams

Karthikeyan considering other teams

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The Indian driver said he has been talking to a few other F1 teams for a possible switch for the 2006 season.

B K Modi honoured by US Congress

B K Modi honoured by US Congress

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

The speed bumps for India's electric cars

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Even as India goes green, lack of uniform standards for setting up charging stations is holding back companies. Alnoor Peermohamed reports.

Should telemarketing be banned?

Should telemarketing be banned?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Insensitive and rampant soliciting of customers on the phone may hurt the brand being marketed, but banning it altogether is not a solution either.

Why wallet cos want full KYC for transactions below Rs 10K waived

Why wallet cos want full KYC for transactions below Rs 10K waived

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Customers have other options available to them to do low-value transactions, if wallets start mandating full KYC and would switch to those.

Trai plan on number series gets govt nod

Trai plan on number series gets govt nod

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The government has accepted the telecom regulator's proposal for change in numbering scheme for mobile phones, and is likely to allot '93' series to Reliance and '97' series to the Tatas.

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

AIADMK feud escalates amid suspense over Sasikala's swearing-in

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Madusudanan had been removed from all posts besides the primary membership for going against the party principles and bringing disrepute to it, she said in a statement in Chennai.

Four booked for thrashing hawkers, vandalising stalls in Mumbai

Four booked for thrashing hawkers, vandalising stalls in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The four accused allegedly bashed up local hawkers and vandalised their stalls in Jogeshwari east.

Review: Mohanlal's Peruchazhi disappoints

Review: Mohanlal's Peruchazhi disappoints

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Peruchazhi is not up to the mark especially since it underutilises an actor of Mohanlal's caliber.

Youngest at Rio Olympics, 13-year-old rips suit but wins her heat

Youngest at Rio Olympics, 13-year-old rips suit but wins her heat

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

The youngest competitor at the Rio Olympics ripped her swimsuit minutes before her race on Sunday but still managed to beat her two rivals.

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Baseball legend, 'Hammerin' Hank' Aaron, dies at 86

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'He grew up poor and faced racism as he worked to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hank never let the hatred he faced consume him.'

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Videocon launched an app-powered air conditioner.

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

Can Karnataka become the hub of electric vehicles?

Can Karnataka become the hub of electric vehicles?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Eyes investments of Rs 31,000 cr in research and manufacturing of electric vehicles

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

NPCI: Success story of India's retail banking backbone

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

NPCI has launched several consumer friendly systems including one that allows users to transfer money to people over mobile phones across India.

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Taj has the best service, Indigo's the best airline...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Marriott has the best breakfast in town. New Delhi airport has the best stores. Kishore Singh on the good, bad and worst among hotels, airports and airlines.

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar allowed the probe agency to quiz Anand Joshi, who was arrested on Sunday from west Delhi, in its custody till May 20.

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

SC verdict on validity of Aadhaar, other major issues today

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

A key argument against the Aadhaar scheme was that it was violative of the nine-judge bench verdict that had held that Right to Privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution.

Panasonic EX600 review: A TV just made for streaming & old movies

Panasonic EX600 review: A TV just made for streaming & old movies

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The Panasonic 49-inch EX600 and SC-UA7 bundle is a good thing to own if you're a film buff and don't want to compromise on sound, says Abhik Sen.

Teenage girl's father alleges threat from Asaram's supporters

Teenage girl's father alleges threat from Asaram's supporters

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Father of the teenage girl, who accused self-styled godman Asaram Bapu of sexually assaulting her, on Wednesday alleged that the family has received threats to desist themselves from demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the matter or otherwise they would have to face "dire consequences".

Chennai: Body of missing TCS employee found near her office

Chennai: Body of missing TCS employee found near her office

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

A 24-year old IT woman employee, who went missing last week, was on Saturday found dead near her office premises on the outskirts of Chennai.

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Your personal finance guide to fight coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Even as you fight the ongoing health challenge, here are some tips to strengthen your personal finance in the time of coronavirus.

Apple's pressure-based screens promise a world beyond cold glass

Apple's pressure-based screens promise a world beyond cold glass

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The fresh iPhones, unveiled on Wednesday, incorporate a version of the Force Touch technology already in some Apple laptop touchpads and its watches.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Woman goes missing from Ghaziabad, combing ops launched

Woman goes missing from Ghaziabad, combing ops launched

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

A 25-year-old woman allegedly went missing after taking an autorickshaw from the metro station in Vaishali area in Ghaziabad.

The alchemist behind India's heptathlon gold

The alchemist behind India's heptathlon gold

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Minutes earlier, Sarkar had been in the media tribune, capturing the proudest moment of his coaching career on a modest mobile phone as Barman stood on the podium shrouded in India's tri-colour flag with the gold medal around her neck.

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Gujarat pharma hub hit by near-zero exports

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

With the government asking the companies to operate with only 50 per cent staff strength, and exports dipping to almost zero, the truck and bus drivers idling at the petrol pump say they hardly have any work now. At a petrol pump on the deserted Bavla-Changodar highway near Ahmedabad in Gujarat, several trucks and buses are neatly parked in a row.

ATM attack: Man who bought victim's phone from attacker held

ATM attack: Man who bought victim's phone from attacker held

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

A man who purchased the mobile from the person who attacked a woman at an ATM in Bangalore on Tuesday has been picked up by the police for questioning.

Is online transaction truly online?

Is online transaction truly online?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

The online world is driven by convenience, simplicity and speed.

Airtel, Vodafone to lose 50 mn users

Airtel, Vodafone to lose 50 mn users

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

These customers will be unable to meet the lowest recharge requirements for Jio, meaning they will either exit the market or migrate to BSNL/MTNL.

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

6 tech courses that will get you a JOB in 2020

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Cybersecurity is a great opportunity for you to start your career.

Flight MH370 co-pilot made mid-air phone call: Report

Flight MH370 co-pilot made mid-air phone call: Report

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The co-pilot of missing Malaysia Airlines plane made a desperate call from his mobile phone moments before the jet went off the radar with 239 people on board under mysterious circumstances on March 8.