News for 'cell phones'

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Next Gen Phones Arriving In January

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The new year starts up bringing a wave of fresh new handsets, all set to arrive in January 2026.

Fracture Doesn't Keep Tharoor Away From Lok Sabha

Fracture Doesn't Keep Tharoor Away From Lok Sabha

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sustained a foot fracture after he slipped on the stairs while coming out of Parliament on Wednesday.

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expect Fresh Look!

iPhone 18 Pro Max: Expect Fresh Look!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Apple's next premium smartphone series is already creating buzz, with the iPhone 18 Pro Max expected to be one of the year's most talked about launches.

Is your cell phone safe?

Is your cell phone safe?

Rediff.com21 May 2007

A look at the increasing problem of cell phone security. Between hackers and lost phones, you have a lot to worry about! Read how to protect yourself.

Cell phone, most hated gadget

Cell phone, most hated gadget

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

New in town: Cell phone rage

New in town: Cell phone rage

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Can cell phones lead women to temptation?

Can cell phones lead women to temptation?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'It was clear that the cell phone gave her access to a temptation that destroyed her family... she'd never have strayed without it.'

Now, 'cell phone map' of cities!

Now, 'cell phone map' of cities!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2005

Enforcement authorities for long have been able to track movements of people with the help of the cell phone used by them, but now researchers at the Massachussets Institute of Technology have electronically mapped a whole city.

Cell phone found in Nalini's prison cell

Cell phone found in Nalini's prison cell

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Jail authorities at the high security Vellore prison on Tuesday said they have recovered a cell phone from Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, during a 'routine check.'

'Record the phone call, I am killing your sister': Husband to Delhi commando's brother

'Record the phone call, I am killing your sister': Husband to Delhi commando's brother

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A Delhi Police SWAT commando died after allegedly being brutally assaulted by her husband, who reportedly announced the killing during a phone call with the victim's brother. The family alleges prolonged torture and dowry harassment.

Want to lose weight? Use cell phones

Want to lose weight? Use cell phones

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Your secret wish of shedding the flabs may still be fulfilled. All you need is a cell phone.

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Rediff.com4 days ago

In a major counter-terror operation spanning three states, the Delhi Police has dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module comprising eight operatives, including seven Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India and procured forged identity documents, an official said on Sunday.

Orissa: Use cell phone, face Maoists' wrath

Orissa: Use cell phone, face Maoists' wrath

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Leaflets had also been distributed in several villages containing the threat: "Those ignoring this directive will not be forgiven."

Your cell phone is now your wallet!

Your cell phone is now your wallet!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Realme P4 Lite Debuts At Rs 9,999

Realme P4 Lite Debuts At Rs 9,999

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Realme P4 Lite can currently be bought across India through Flipkart as well as the Realme India web shop.

Cell phones don't cause cancer

Cell phones don't cause cancer

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Researchers at the Danish Cancer Society in Copenhagen, Denmark, say that they have found no evidence that would link use of mobile phones to brain tumours or to the risk of developing brain cancer.

One out of 3 Chinese owns a cell phone

One out of 3 Chinese owns a cell phone

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

China has 467 million cell phone users by the end of January, indicating that one out of three Chinese owned a mobile, latest official statistics showed.

Cell phone jammers in all jails

Cell phone jammers in all jails

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

The court asked Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Reliance to inform it by next Tuesday as to how this facility could be installed in central jails.

This cell phone also kills germs

This cell phone also kills germs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Scientists are experimenting with viruses, salmon sperm DNA, potatoes, and more in making biomaterials for consumer electronics

Who is the world's largest cell phone manufacturer

Who is the world's largest cell phone manufacturer

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Motorola DynaTAC 8000X was the first portable cellular phone to receive FCC type approval. Take the Rediff Business Quiz and find out how much you know about mobile phones.

Listening to cell phone while driving is risky

Listening to cell phone while driving is risky

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

The findings revealed that brain activity in parietal lobe, the brain area that assimilates sensory information and plays a crucial role in navigation, decreased by 37 percent. The activity in occipital lobe, the area that processes visual information, was also reduced.

Cell phone forum to be launched next month

Cell phone forum to be launched next month

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

A body of cellular operators, cell phone makers and user groups will be formed in February for close liaison among the three major stake holders in the mobile phone sector.\n\n\n\n

Now, a cell phone for Rs 800

Now, a cell phone for Rs 800

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The company will start selling the Rs 800-phone to Asian, African and South Amercian consumers from next month.

5 cell phone features that simplify life

5 cell phone features that simplify life

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

Do you use these basic cell phone features? If not, here's why you should.

Cell phones 'don't increase cancer risk'

Cell phones 'don't increase cancer risk'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Cell phones don't trigger cancer -- this new study comes from Tokyo, Japan, the technological capital of the world. Researchers at the Tokyo Women's Medical University have carried out the study and found that mobile phone users have no greater risk of developing brain tumours than people who have never used them,

Terror accused stabbed to death in Faridabad jail

Terror accused stabbed to death in Faridabad jail

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Terror accused Abdul Rehman was murdered in Neemla Jail in Faridabad following a fight with another inmate, Arun Chaudhary, who allegedly stabbed him with a sharp weapon. Police are investigating the incident.

SC aks govt to protect, compensate vulnerable cyber victims

SC aks govt to protect, compensate vulnerable cyber victims

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the government to raise awareness, compensate, and protect vulnerable individuals who have lost money in cyber scams. The court's remarks came while granting bail to an accused in a cybercrime case, emphasizing the need for public education and cybersecurity awareness.

Cell phone towers are bad for you. Here's why?

Cell phone towers are bad for you. Here's why?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Available materials show that radiation emitted from cell phone towers could cause health hazards. Being exposed to the thermal effect could cause fatigue, cataracts and reduced mental concentration. This largely occurs to the amount of heat that is generated due to radiation.

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'

SRK's In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones Goes To Berlin

SRK's In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones Goes To Berlin

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Arundhati Roy's 1989 film, In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones, which won two National Awards for Best Screenplay for Roy and Best Feature Film in English, is among the line-up of 10 films for the Berlinale Classics segment.

Cell phones ring more trouble for Shahabuddin

Cell phones ring more trouble for Shahabuddin

Rediff.com17 May 2007

A case of violation of the jail manual has been lodged against the RJD MP.

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Will cell phone radiation kill off birds, like shown in 2.0?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

'Cell phone towers with 4G technology might certainly impact the lives of birds, and humans.' 'This needs a greater amount of investigation, research and mapping in the country.'

Mecca masjid: Cell phone, remote control found

Mecca masjid: Cell phone, remote control found

Rediff.com20 May 2007

An investigating officer said that the cell-phone and remote control device recovered on Sunday would help police investigations by providing vital clues about the persons/organisations behind the blast.

Love in the time of cell phones

Love in the time of cell phones

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Russian cell phone users get free Facebook access

Russian cell phone users get free Facebook access

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Facebook has launched a joint project with Russian mobile operators on free access to its website via cell phones, an official of the social networking company said.