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Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Why it's a wild summer in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com4 May 2016

The reasons behind a spate of forest fires in the hills this year, though, could be multi-fold.

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

After a slow start, Vistara revs up for growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Vistara was launched on January 9.

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Indian Army and more recently the Indian Navy have already set up dedicated intelligence branches. It is surprising indeed that the IAF, where real time and timely intelligence is most vital for effective and safe prosecution of the air war, has still not done so itself, says Group Capt (retd) P I Muralidharan.

Govt likely to ease levy on telecom companies

Govt likely to ease levy on telecom companies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

DoT plans to initiate move that might lower the revenues telcos share with government.

LS polls: Bihar sees lowest turnout with 50%, WB tops with 81%

LS polls: Bihar sees lowest turnout with 50%, WB tops with 81%

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

This time however, the poll panel did not share the overall polling percentage at its briefing.

Auction of coal mines to be the next big thing

Auction of coal mines to be the next big thing

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Decades of a state-owned monopoly selling coal at a fixed price has taken its toll on production.

M&A guidelines unlikely to cheer telecom companies

M&A guidelines unlikely to cheer telecom companies

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

While the draft M&A policy for the telecom sector has been revised a few times over the past few months, DoT has not made any major changes to guidelines.

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Transcript of Nikhil Pahwa's chat with Rediff readers.

Le Max: Yet another Chinese phone on the block?

Le Max: Yet another Chinese phone on the block?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Le MaxAvailable at Rs 32,999, Rs 36,999 and a steep Rs 69,999 for different variants, the pricing is surely going to throw a spanner in the sales of a Chinese phone that looks promising.

Mind blowing gadgets that you would love to own!

Mind blowing gadgets that you would love to own!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Technology became more personal in 2015.

After 3 false starts, can Pune transform itself into a smart city?

After 3 false starts, can Pune transform itself into a smart city?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Pune, the city that made it to second spot in the Smart City Challenge competition earlier this year, is not new to the concept.

DoT readies final M&A policy draft

DoT readies final M&A policy draft

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Raises cap of market share for merged entity to 50%, spectrum trading allowed, with riders.

The Man Who Launched 100 Start Ups

The Man Who Launched 100 Start Ups

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

'Students tell me their parents are fine with them either joining a start up or even starting one. This was not the case 10 years ago.'

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV that eyes the popular Mercedes-Benz GLC and the Range Rover Evoque, among others

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

10 smart tips for innovators and app developers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Internet-based systemic wisdom connects machines and people, and will drive next-gen enterprises, said Huawei's Yatish Nagavalli.

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Electronics industry faces BIS certification challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Bureau has registered just one product so far despite 1,500 applications.

The last village in 'our' Arunachal

The last village in 'our' Arunachal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh on Friday, February 20, irritated the Chinese government so much that it summoned the Indian ambassador to register its protest against Modi visiting a territory China claims as Southern Tibet.

Goa's silent discos offer a unique clubbing experience

Goa's silent discos offer a unique clubbing experience

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Headphone parties herald a silent dance revolution after strict noise pollution laws threatened to stifle Goa's legendary party scene.

Being old in the digital age

Being old in the digital age

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Very few things can faze Madhukar V Kulkarni, a cop of 30 years. Yet, an innocuous smartphone scares him. For those like him in Maharashtra's cities, tech classes have stepped in to teach them how to embrace Skype & WhatsApp. Ranjita Ganesan reports.

Good news for Indian IT workers; US L-1B visas are now easier to get

Good news for Indian IT workers; US L-1B visas are now easier to get

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Such a move, Obama argued would attract larger foreign direct investment to the US.

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality. So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?

No electricity, no school here but kids learn with iPads!

No electricity, no school here but kids learn with iPads!

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Two young engineers educate children with iPads n remote villages.

'What was wrong was the bland version of Indian history'

'What was wrong was the bland version of Indian history'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

'Even apart from the Bengal famine, there was a great deal more bloodshed and deceit than I was prepared for.' 'Almost every one of the acquisitions was won by extreme extortionate methods and what came out was that these relatively honest officers found themselves doing very dishonest things.'

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Honouring the brilliance behind high speed WiFi and 4G

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

For developing technology that is at the heart of high speed WiFi and 4G mobile systems Arogyaswami Paulraj receives one of science's highest honours, the Marconi Prize 2014.

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Why the Kochi Biennale is a must visit

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera shares his impressions from the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India's landmark artistic extravaganza.

Can Jeff Bezos invent a new future for newspapers?

Can Jeff Bezos invent a new future for newspapers?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

By buying The Washington Post in his personal capacity, the Amazon founder and internet pioneer may just be looking to save an American institution.

They indicated the Missile Man had flown away, forever

They indicated the Missile Man had flown away, forever

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Srijan Pal Singh, advisor to President A P J Abdul Kalam, recalls his final journey to IIM-Shillong.

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

November 12 marks 25 years of the beginning of the World Wide Web. Shivanand Kanavi gives us the story of how it all began.

Why did 25 CRPF jawans die in Sukma?

Why did 25 CRPF jawans die in Sukma?

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com travelled 650 km in Chhattisgarh's Sukma and Bijapur districts to report on the situation that exists 11 days after the Burkapal ambush, where 25 CRPF troops were killed by the Maoists.

Favourable policies brighten telecom prospects in 2013

Favourable policies brighten telecom prospects in 2013

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

After a two year run-in with controversies, telecom sector now looks stable and seems back on its feet with initial investment proposal of over Rs 11,000 crore (Rs 110 billion) received in 2013.

Lumoid: A unique start-up's success story

Lumoid: A unique start-up's success story

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

The Lumoid site a is clean and user-friendly e-commerce experience, prompting visitors to select a category, like 'Landscape,' 'Sports,' and 'Student' for recommended custom created kits or 'Shop All Gear' for those who prefer to pick and choose the pieces they need.

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.

Oh, to catch a tiger, by its tale!

Oh, to catch a tiger, by its tale!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Tigers may have been elusive, but just to have gone deep in the ferocious, yet magnificent big cat's home was an unforgettable experience, says Shubir Rishi/Rediff.com after a road trip to the Pench-Kanha-Tadoba national parks

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Rediff.com27 May 2015

They belong to different budget segments but when it comes to features and looks these seven stand out in the crowd.

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 smartphones over Rs 35,000

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

We tell you why you should consider buying one of these top 5 smartphones this Diwali!

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.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Review: Samsung Galaxy S7 is a class apart!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Galaxy S7 is one of the most polished product to have been released by Samsung, says Himanshu Juneja

How the Bose family discovered Netaji had a child

How the Bose family discovered Netaji had a child

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

'Our daughter's name is ANITA-BRIGITTE. She should actually bear the name of AMITA, but the German authorities would have certainly objected to such an unusual name so we chose the name Anita which is almost sounding like Amita.' 'Brigitte was chosen by me because its short form in German is Gita.' Netaji's family had no idea that he had married and had a child till his brother Sarat Chandra Bose received a letter from Emilie Schenkl. A fascinating glimpse from Madhuri Bose's book, The Bose Brothers and Indian Independence, An Insider's Account.