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Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Xiaomi Mi Max: Should you buy it for Rs 16k?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Himanshu Juneja takes a closer look to find out what the phablet from Xiaomi is all about.

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Sheena Bora Trial: What the hotel receptionist said

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Sanjeev Khanna stepped out of his usual sort of absent-minded personality to actively 'log into' the hearing, following the testimony alertly, at times standing up in the accused box to catch all of what was being said. His co-accused Peter Mukerjea and Indrani Mukerjea were less attentive, but were not switched off either.

Airtel braces up for Reliance challenge

Airtel braces up for Reliance challenge

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Unlike Reliance Jio's focus on 4G, it plans to segment the data market based on device prices and spectrum.

Happy 5th, Xiaomi, now can you show Indians you care?

Happy 5th, Xiaomi, now can you show Indians you care?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

As Chinese gadget-maker Xiaomi, the world's third largest smartphone seller after Apple and Samsung, turns five today, it will seek to intensify its India push. But there are miles to go before it can claim true success in India, as a harrowing experience of one of its smartphone users suggests.

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Is Samsung Galaxy S8 worth Rs 58k?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Samsung has crafted a remarkable device, something revolutionary to stand out from the crowd, in the form of Galaxy S8, says Himanshu Juneja

Redmi 2: Wow or not?

Redmi 2: Wow or not?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

While it is not a huge leap when compared to its predecessor, the company has succeeded in again taking few steps towards achieving the best smartphone there is in the sub Rs 10k category.

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

If you think you should then please keep another Rs 42,000 handy to buy the modular camera, projector, speaker and battery pack, that will justify your purchase

Why Iceland fascinates me

Why Iceland fascinates me

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Energy, health care sectors gain from Modi's UK visit

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day visit to Britain has seen India and the UK agreeing on Rs 90,000 crore deals.

Will Tamil Nadu vote for freebies and pre-poll promises or true deliverables?

Will Tamil Nadu vote for freebies and pre-poll promises or true deliverables?

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The last time Tamil Nadu seriously voted on pre-poll promises was in faraway 1967.

AAP can't confront Modi for 5, 10 years

AAP can't confront Modi for 5, 10 years

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'Can the Aam Aadmi Party challenge the BJP? Someday perhaps. But to set him up as a national alternative just now smacks of the very sin that Arvind Kejriwal admits brought him down in 2014 -- arrogance.'

Can you deliver, Mr Kejriwal?

Can you deliver, Mr Kejriwal?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

A week after taking office, Arvind Kejriwal and his ministers have ambitious promises to keep.

Take that Xiaomi: Micromax Yu Yureka is here!

Take that Xiaomi: Micromax Yu Yureka is here!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

At Rs 8,999 Micromax's 4G phone is pitched against the likes of Xiaomi, OnePlus and Oppo. But will it steal the limelight from these budget-smartphone worthies?

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A5 for Rs 28,500?

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A5 for Rs 28,500?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Samsung is ready with refreshed Galaxy A handsets for the year 2016, but neither the absence of Marshmallow nor an iffy OS performance of the new Galaxy A5 can be ignored, says Himanshu Juneja

HTC One M8 Eye: 10 things you should know about it

HTC One M8 Eye: 10 things you should know about it

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

This phone seems to be a result of HTC listening to what the users wanted.

The new budget king!

The new budget king!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The ZenFone 2 Laser has turned out to be a solid option in the sub-Rs 10,000 category, says Himanshu Juneja.

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Please Note: This Redmi is no pushover

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Xiaomi has ticked all the correct boxes with the Redmi Note 3. It should be on the list of probables for buyers with a sub Rs 15,000 budget.

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Is Le Max 2 better than OnePLus 3?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews the latest flagship from Chinese company LeEco

Will the 'Force' be with this Moto X?

Will the 'Force' be with this Moto X?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The Moto X Force carries a brilliant screen, pretty good camera, and the battery woes have been taken care of as well. The shatterproof screen is definitely a great plus, but the missing OIS, stereo speakers and the absent finger print scanner, all these are glaring omissions, says Himanshu Juneja.

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Spend a little money, improve the value of your property

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Launches and sales of house property have seen a continuous drop.

Six months in power: Modi's 6 big ideas to transform India

Six months in power: Modi's 6 big ideas to transform India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Partial dismantling of subsidies, movement towards a more transparent policy on natural resources and moves to make India more inviting for foreign investors, are some of Modi government's big achievements.

Modi's village adoption plan has potential to transform rural India

Modi's village adoption plan has potential to transform rural India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Each 'adarsh village' should have piped drinking water, connectivity to the main road, electricity supply to all households, library, telecom and broadband connectivity including CCTVs in public areas. Emphasis will also be on e-governance, says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com.

Inside the Forbidden Land

Inside the Forbidden Land

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'The impression I get is bread and butter matters more than freedom and choice. And China is providing bread and butter in plenty.' Saisuresh Sivaswamy/Rediff.com takes the road less travelled -- to Tibet.

Can Desire 828 bring back HTC's lost glory?

Can Desire 828 bring back HTC's lost glory?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Finally, with its back against the wall, HTC has realised that it needs to rise to the occasion, and start the journey again. The introduction of mid-range handsets from the company shows intent, and drew our attention towards the HTC Desire 828. Here is what we found...

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Review: iPhone 7 Plus

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

With a starting price of Rs 72,000 for the base 32 GB storage model, will the iPhone 7 Plus be able to wow the audience? Himanshu Juneja reviews the iconic iPhone 7 Plus

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 20,000

Top 10 smartphones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

The under Rs 20,000 price category is a sweet spot for the consumers, who wish to have a great smartphone, but are not willing to shell out a lot of cash to own one.

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? What must you buy?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

You may like it or not but Apple's iPhone 6 and 6 Plus are definitely ahead of other premium smartphones available in the market when it comes to performance, battery life and OS, says Shruti Puri.

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Xiaomi Mi 5 review: Going premium

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In order to shrug off its budget phone manufacturer's image, Xiaomi has attempted to give the Mi 5 not only a slicker,stylish look but also top-end hardware than its other devices.

Where did the statement vanish?!

Where did the statement vanish?!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The attempts to unearth the document started getting more and more frantic. The clerks began to flip pages of files full of documents, some hand written, some bearing thick seals or multiple stamps, some in Hindi, some in Marathi. Several junior lawyers joined in, perusing different files and dockets. But in spite of the best of efforts the document was not to be found.

When Google takes on Apple

When Google takes on Apple

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The Pixel handset comes with all-round improvement, and with some workable niggles here and there, the handset looks poised to take on the rival Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S7, says Himanshu Juneja.

'If my politics is Leftist, it doesn't mean I am a Maoist'

'If my politics is Leftist, it doesn't mean I am a Maoist'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

'Is it a crime to be inspired by the Left ideology? Why can't I read a book on Marxist philosophy? Is it banned in India?'

Buying Google Pixel XL? 8 things you must know

Buying Google Pixel XL? 8 things you must know

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Himanshu Juneja reviews the best phone yet from Google

10 things you must know about Lenovo Vibe X3

10 things you must know about Lenovo Vibe X3

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Lenovo's fortunes and portfolio have been gathering pace especially since the release of the K3 Note, and the company has even declared that they do not plan on letting Lenovo branded phones play a second fiddle to their Motorola siblings. With the release of Lenovo's Vibe X3, the company seems to be coming good on that promise.

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Tempting online offers? Beware of the fine print

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Buying on the internet is the future but be wary of the fine print and make sure you get a genuine product.

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Despite some niggles, LG's fagship V20 is feature loaded and definitely worthy, says Himanshu Juneja

Sheela says:Is Modi being unfair to Advani?

Sheela says:Is Modi being unfair to Advani?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

L K Advani has less to lose because he has actually lost what is vital in politics. His support base within the party is lost because the party thinks Advani can't help the BJP regain power. Since Modi is vulnerable, Advani, now and then, hits the headlines. Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt explains the Advani Affair.

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Should you buy iPhone SE for Rs 39k?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

By bringing in top notch hardware in the celebrated iPhone 5s chassis, Apple has been able to repackage new wine in an old bottle. Himanshu Juneja weighs the pros and cons of the latest from the Apple stable

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Tesla's Gigafactory promises to change the world

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

The Powerwall 'will be great for India where there is a scarcity of electricity. The sun is there pretty much all day and there is no real good way to store its energy,' Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com.

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

HTC One A9: The all-rounder

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

A finely crafted phone, a brilliant display, a very impressive low light camera performance, and the polished OS with guaranteed updates makes the One A9 an option for those who value quality all around.

Tata Hexa first drive review

Tata Hexa first drive review

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Is the Hexa more than a repackaged Aria? Clearly, yes! The Hexa has been arrived at after thoroughly revamping it from nose to tail, inside and out