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Visa on arrival faces project infra hurdle

Visa on arrival faces project infra hurdle

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

The e-visa authority project, allowing entry without a physical visa, has overshot the October 2 deadline

What you need to know about Jio's Phone 2, Giga Fiber and more...

What you need to know about Jio's Phone 2, Giga Fiber and more...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Jio announces an array of communication and entertainment devices.

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

A detailed investigation done by the NIA and other security agencies indicated that over 40 virtual SIM cards were used in the Pulwama attack alone, and there are probably more of them floating in the cyberspace of the valley.

Vista security threats to rise in 2008

Vista security threats to rise in 2008

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system will face increasing security threats, according to McAfee Avert Labs predictions for top 10 security threats in 2008. With security vulnerabilities doubling in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) this year, McAfee expects a 50 per cent increase in VoIP-related threats in 2008. The technology is still new and defence strategies lagging.

Alcatel A3 10: Better than other tablets in the Rs 10k range

Alcatel A3 10: Better than other tablets in the Rs 10k range

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

But remember the tablet does not support VoLTE services and is not compatible with Reliance Jio.

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Reliance Jio's launch hits a roadblock

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

The much-awaited soft launch of Reliance Jio's next-generation mobile services has been delayed by another month.

Birthday boy Sachin Tendulkar shows off his 'felfie'!

Birthday boy Sachin Tendulkar shows off his 'felfie'!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Sachin Tendulkar shows of his inked finger on voting day!

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Why Bob Dylan's music mattered to India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

The unconventional music of the Nobel Laureate might have nothing connecting Indians to it, but there is a reason he has a following here, notes T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Harsh Vardhan: The affable doctor who unified Delhi BJP

Harsh Vardhan: The affable doctor who unified Delhi BJP

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

Harsh Vardhan, anointed Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial nominee less than a month before the Delhi Assembly polls after a bitter internal squabble, steadfastly united various factions to bring enthusiasm among workers to keep the party on course to regain power from Congress after 15 years.

'The only political beneficiary of Telangana will be BJP'

'The only political beneficiary of Telangana will be BJP'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Asaduddin Owaisi, the member of Parliament from Hyderabad, talks to Sheela Bhatt about his worries over the way Telangana is being created.

Watch: Kavita Kaushik's Rajasthan holiday

Watch: Kavita Kaushik's Rajasthan holiday

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Bring web agencies onboard for security measures: AP CM

Bring web agencies onboard for security measures: AP CM

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy Wednesday raised the issue of foreign web-based firms not cooperating with security agencies in monitoring anti-national activities of terror outfits.

Which way will Guj, Maharashtra and MP go if LS polls are held today

Which way will Guj, Maharashtra and MP go if LS polls are held today

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

In the nationwide CNN-IBN Election Tracker conducted by the CSDS, we look at Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and how big an issue is corruption in the Lok Sabha polls?

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

'No indication Omicron is more infectious or lethal'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'Mortality or hospitalisation has not increased in South Africa because of the new variant.' 'There is nothing to show so far that it is more infectious.' 'I am of the opinion that at the moment, there is no reason to panic.'

VoiP to grab 60% of ILD market

VoiP to grab 60% of ILD market

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

The new controversy in telecom sector

The new controversy in telecom sector

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Telecom players have started protesting against government's move to allow Voice over Internet Protocol. They say Reliance will be the biggest beneficiary.

After biting Apple in China, Xiaomi looks to scale up rivalry in India

After biting Apple in China, Xiaomi looks to scale up rivalry in India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

The company may offer phones at around Rs 20,000, less than half the starting price of Apple handsets.

Re down 2 paise Vs dollar at 54.58

Re down 2 paise Vs dollar at 54.58

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The US dollar bought 99.40 yen in Asian trade, compared with 99.21 in North American trade late on Monday.

TN: Thumping win for AIADMK in Sankarankoil by-poll

TN: Thumping win for AIADMK in Sankarankoil by-poll

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The Jayalalithaa-led All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Wednesday retained the Sankarankoil (SC) asssembly constituency, with party nominee S Muthuselvi defeating Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate Jawahar Suryakumar by a massive margin of 68,744 votes. Muthuslevi polled 94,964 votes against Suryakumar's 26,220.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins re-election

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins re-election

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been re-elected to another six-year term after defeating opposition leader Henrique Capriles, electoral council has said.

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Grammies 2013: Winners at a Glance

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Here's looking at the winners of the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

US polls: Obama-Romney locked in tie, predict surveys

US polls: Obama-Romney locked in tie, predict surveys

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

As the presidential poll campaign in the United States moves towards its climax, independent surveys predict that incumbent Barack Obama holds an edge over rival Mitt Romney, but the two are locked in a virtual tie in the crucial battleground states believed to be holding the key.

Arshad Warsi finds Katrina boring

Arshad Warsi finds Katrina boring

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Prayagraj to house Indian Railways' ambitious freight programme

Prayagraj to house Indian Railways' ambitious freight programme

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Built by the French railway technology company Alstom, it will host a 90-metre-long digital wall for train operation, said to be the second largest in Asia.

'We will fight tooth and nail to keep Andhra Pradesh united'

'We will fight tooth and nail to keep Andhra Pradesh united'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, Keshav explains his stand on the issue and says that the best way to solve the problem is to educate the people of Telangana about the benefits they would have if they remained in Andhra Pradesh.

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins to jump into joint lead

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins to jump into joint lead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India's hopes in the Under-18 Open brightened as R Praggnanandhaa outclassed compatriot P Iniyan in the highly-anticipated battle between two Indian Grand Masters in the World Youth Chess Championship, in Mumbai.

'Assembly polls are the semi-finals before 2014 elections'

'Assembly polls are the semi-finals before 2014 elections'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

With the announcement of the dates of the forthcoming assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Manipur, Goa and Uttrakhand, political parties have sharpened their attacks on their rivals in order to score a political advantage and attract voters to their fold. Bharatiya Janata party leader Rajnath Singh claimed that Congress party's presence in UP polls would be insignificant.

8 really cool gadgets we saw at CES 2020

8 really cool gadgets we saw at CES 2020

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Presenting some of the coolest health and well-being devices we spotted at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, US.

DON'T MISS: Kiran Bedi's words of advice to young Indians

DON'T MISS: Kiran Bedi's words of advice to young Indians

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The retired IPS officer and social activist talks about the need for value-based education and just what it is that she wishes young Indians would know.

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

TRAI seeks views to regulate net-based calling, messaging apps

Indians consume over 11 GB data a month, finds Nokia

Indians consume over 11 GB data a month, finds Nokia

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Cheap data plans, affordable handsets, increasing popularity of video services and 4G networks have helped average data consumption per user in India to grow to over 11 GB a month, telecom gear maker Nokia said on Thursday. Nokia -- in its annual Mobile Broadband India Traffic Index (MBiT) report -- said the overall data traffic in India increased by 47 per cent in 2019, driven by continued 4G consumption. 4G data constitute 96 per cent of the total data traffic consumed across the country, while 3G data traffic registered its highest ever decline of 30 per cent, it added.

Reliance Jio: What's in it for YOU?

Reliance Jio: What's in it for YOU?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Abhik Sen, who tried out the new service, finds out it is good for data and apps, but calls are still sketchy

Financial sector audit by IMF, World Bank

Financial sector audit by IMF, World Bank

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

"India did a self-assessment (by the Committee on Financial Sector Assessment, or CFSA) of its financial sector in 2009. This has given us the confidence to get our financial sector evaluated by international financial institutions like IMF and the World Bank. We have voluntarily sought a full-fledged Financial Sector Assessment Programme," Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said at the second International Finance Conference at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.

Visa on arrival drew 6,549 foreigners in 2010

Visa on arrival drew 6,549 foreigners in 2010

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The VoA scheme was introduced on January 1, 2010 for citizens of five countries -- Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Singapore.

The Rahul effect: Maya suspends  22 govt officials

The Rahul effect: Maya suspends 22 govt officials

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

At least 22 Uttar Pradesh government officials have been suspended for their alleged bungling of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) funds.

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

World Youth Chess: Praggnanandhaa wins penultimate round, set for title

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

India are well-placed to pocket a few medals in the World Youth Chess Championship, with Grand Master R Praggnanandhaa all but likely to lead the charge with a gold medal.

Old GSM firms gained most, say Tatas, RCom

Old GSM firms gained most, say Tatas, RCom

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Tata Teleservices and Reliance Communications have said that they had been denied extra spectrum even as the old GSM operators like Bharti, Vodafone and Idea were been allocated excess spectrum in many circles.

Guj civic polls witness first-ever on-line voting

Guj civic polls witness first-ever on-line voting

Rediff.com10 Oct 2010

The first-ever e-votes in the country were polled on Sunday during the elections to six municipal corporations in Gujarat. It was for the first time that any state election commission allowed on-line polling.

President's Cup: Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals

President's Cup: Mary Kom, Simranjit win gold as Indian boxers grab nine medals

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Mary Kom had also won a gold medal at the India Open boxing tournament in May