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Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Bengal Rape Survivor's Dad Decries 'Aurangzeb's Rule'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The alleged gang rape of a second-year medical student in West Bengal's Durgapur has sparked massive outrage, snowballing into a major political storm, with the survivor's father likening Bengal to 'Aurangzeb's rule' and Governor C V Ananda Bose calling for a 'second renaissance' to make the state safer for women.

Costao Review: Dynamic Nawaz

Costao Review: Dynamic Nawaz

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Sejal Shah's flatly-narrated timeline would probably serve better as a documentary, observes Sukanya Verma.

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

When Pakistan Bombed Jail That Sonam Wangchuk Is Housed In

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Sonam Wangchuk is under tight surveillance within the three-tiered prison, with CCTV cameras monitored around the clock.

Mobile phones per capita: The top 10 nations

Mobile phones per capita: The top 10 nations

Rediff.com15 May 2013

The mobile phone users is expected to hit 7.3 billion by 2014.

Airtel to offer in-flight cell connectivity

Airtel to offer in-flight cell connectivity

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Bharti Airtel has partnered with UK based in-flight solutions company AeroMobile to offer on-flight cell-phone connectivity to its customers.

The danger of leaking cell numbers

The danger of leaking cell numbers

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Who actually is leaking millions of private cell phone numbers to providers of unsolicited services?

The great mobile phone robbery!

The great mobile phone robbery!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

It is estimated that 840 million Indians lose their mobile phones.

Masala Entertainment On OTT This Week

Masala Entertainment On OTT This Week

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Action, romance, comedy, it's raining masala entertainment on OTT this week.

Mobile phone found in Tejpal's cell during prison raid

Mobile phone found in Tejpal's cell during prison raid

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Jail authorities seized nine mobile phones, including one from the cell of Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal, during an inspection at the Sada sub-jail near Vasco town on Sunday.

Parliament breach: Police recover burnt phone parts

Parliament breach: Police recover burnt phone parts

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Several burnt parts of phones allegedly belonging to the accused involved in the Parliament security breach incident have been recovered from Rajasthan, police sources said on Sunday.

India-China trade: Deficit widens to $99.2 bn

India-China trade: Deficit widens to $99.2 bn

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The bilateral trade between India and China has been growing at a healthy rate, but the trade gap remains sharply tilted in Beijing's favour. India has time and again flagged its concern over the ballooning trade deficit and the non-trade barriers faced by Indian goods in the Chinese market.

Cell thefts: FIR not required to claim insurance

Cell thefts: FIR not required to claim insurance

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

The Forum said Daily Diary entry and the NCR was sufficient to support the claim of the consumer.

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

YouTuber linked to Jyoti Malhotra arrested for spying for Pak

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Jasbir Singh, a resident of Village Mahlan in Rupnagar district, who operates a YouTube channel 'Jaan Mahal', was found to be associated with a Pakistani Intelligence Operative (PIO), Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said.

Switch off your cell please, court's in session

Switch off your cell please, court's in session

Rediff.com6 Sep 2003

The Patna high court has sentenced Madhu Kumar, an education department official, to three days' simple imprisonment for failing to switch his mobile phone off in the courtroom.

Another absurd reason for rape: Phones and non-veg food

Another absurd reason for rape: Phones and non-veg food

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Another day, another absurd reason for rise in rapes in the country. After the Karnataka legislature linked mobile phones to the rise in rapes in the country, on Tuesday, a Bihar minister on also held mobile phones and non-vegetarian food as reasons for surge in rape cases and favoured ban on cell phones among school students.

Apple iPhone: Spawning an economy

Apple iPhone: Spawning an economy

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

All eyes are on Apple, which is set to release its much-anticipated iPhone later this month. But a number of small accessory makers are already cashing in.

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Appreciate the fact that you are living through a great age for technology. Who knows where we'll be in ten, twenty, or even fifty years from now?

Microsoft may unveil new phones on April 12

Microsoft may unveil new phones on April 12

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Microsoft may launch a new series of mobile phones on April 12 with social-networking capabilities.

Revanna breaks down in jail, tells staff he's moved HC

Revanna breaks down in jail, tells staff he's moved HC

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

A day after being sentenced to life imprisonment in a rape case, suspended Janata Dal-Secular leader Prajwal Revanna was assigned a prisoner number at Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central prison, jail authorities said on Sunday.

Dance And Music In Ayodhya

Dance And Music In Ayodhya

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

From the grounds of the Ram Janmabhoomi, the Rampath, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from the celebrations.

TVs, Laptops, Phones May Cost More

TVs, Laptops, Phones May Cost More

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The reason? Price of open cell panels has gone up 15%. One of the main components in the manufacturing of TV sets, open cells contribute to 60%-65% of the manufacturing cost.

Allu Arjun didn't leave theatre despite...: Police on 'Pushpa 2' stampede

Allu Arjun didn't leave theatre despite...: Police on 'Pushpa 2' stampede

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Amid allegations that bouncers hired by Allu Arjun pushed crowds as well as policemen when the stampede occurred at the cinema hall, the police commissioner warned that stringent action as per law would be taken if THE bouncers indeed misbehaved with the police on duty. The VIPs would be made responsible for the behaviour of the bouncers hired by them, he said.

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Why cellular operators are against Rajini's 2.0

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

'Everybody has freedom, but you cannot start a fire in a crowded theatre.'

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Superboys of Malegaon is a delight to watch, raves Deepa Gahlot.

Airbag for mobile phone? It's possible!

Airbag for mobile phone? It's possible!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Mobile phone could someday have an airbag.

Mobile phones DO NOT cause cancer, says new study

Mobile phones DO NOT cause cancer, says new study

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

Cell phones don't cause cancer, says a new study, published in the British Medical Journal, thus putting an end to the debate over whether mobile devices harm people.

Headley's phone, house registered to dead people

Headley's phone, house registered to dead people

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley's cell-phone and his Chicago apartment were registered in the names of dead persons and investigations have found that he was leading a double life under directions from the Pakistan-based terror outfit, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.Meanwhile, a team of officials from the FBI and the Justice Department headed to Pakistan from Delhi today to follow up on leads after briefing Indian authorities.

BPL Tele launches GSM phones

BPL Tele launches GSM phones

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

BPL Telecom, the first Indian company to manufacturer cell phones, on Wednesday announced the all India launch of a series of GSM models and said it was in talks with Intel India to manufacture hi-fi handsets on contract basis for the US market.

Pak says no to Nokia phones made in Chennai

Pak says no to Nokia phones made in Chennai

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

Stretching its reservations on imports from India to multinational companies, Pakistan is understood to have informed mobile handset maker Nokia not to sell phones made in India in the Islamic nation.

Rs 23K crore electronics PLI scheme set to be rolled out in 3 weeks

Rs 23K crore electronics PLI scheme set to be rolled out in 3 weeks

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

The government on Tuesday notified the Rs 22,919 crore scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of electronics components, display and camera modules, non-surface mount devices, multi-layer printed circuit boards and lithium-ion cells for digital applications, among others. The scheme is likely to be operationalised in the next 2-3 weeks.

Apple launches iPhone 8, iPhone X and new watch

Apple launches iPhone 8, iPhone X and new watch

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The iPhone X will cost $999 -- about $70 higher than the Galaxy Note 8, its major competitor.

These phones under Rs 5,000 are rich in features

These phones under Rs 5,000 are rich in features

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

They may not be big brands but they definitely have rich features that are in great demand today. Here's a sneak peek at these gems.

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Mobile phones may be extinct in 5 years!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

A UK professor predicts mobile computers will take the place of cell phones.

Bored on phone? Beware Jerk-O-Meter

Bored on phone? Beware Jerk-O-Meter

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Kiran Bhatt, a cosmetologist with a PhD in nutrition, explains how poor hygiene and lifestyle can impact your skin's health causing infections.

GizmoWatch: A phone that dislikes the cold

GizmoWatch: A phone that dislikes the cold

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

GA reader Rajender Kumar shares his disappointment with his

Ringing phones don't lead to any conclusion about missing jet

Ringing phones don't lead to any conclusion about missing jet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Hopes of anguished relatives of 239 people on board the missing Malaysian plane were dashed after a tech expert dismissed the Theory of the Phantom calls, saying ringing phones does not lead to any conclusion.