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Soon: Mobiles powered by pencil cells

Soon: Mobiles powered by pencil cells

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

A mobile phone that can be charged by a common pencil battery cell will be launched by next year, promises Techtium, the Israeli hybrid battery maker.

Authorities welcome decision banning Chinese gadgets

Authorities welcome decision banning Chinese gadgets

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Security officials in Gorakhpur on Thursday hailed the decision of the Central Government to ban Chinese mobile phones.

Can you do the KJo? Send in your pictures!

Can you do the KJo? Send in your pictures!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Here's your chance to do the famous KJo pout!

SMS ban on prepaid connections lifted in Valley

SMS ban on prepaid connections lifted in Valley

Rediff.com20 May 2014

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday lifted the ban on SMS on the prepaid mobile phone services in the state.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Parl security breach 'mastermind' Lalit Jha sent to 7-day police custody

Parl security breach 'mastermind' Lalit Jha sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Special judge Hardeep Kaur remanded Jha in Delhi police's custody after the public prosecutor said he was the mastermind of the incident and was required to be questioned to unearth the entire conspiracy.

Now, an alarm app to 'shake' you out of bed

Now, an alarm app to 'shake' you out of bed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Once the alarm goes off, the user has to rattle his cell phone until the 'shake meter' fills up -- or else it resets.

Govt nearly doubles PLI scheme share of five key industry segments

Govt nearly doubles PLI scheme share of five key industry segments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In a big push to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the government has nearly doubled (increase of 81 per cent) the allocation in five key industry segments from Rs 8,405 crore in the Revised Estimate of FY24 to Rs 15,198 crore in the Interim Budget for FY25. The segments cover over eight PLI schemes, including mobile phones, IT hardware, pharma (PLIs for medical devices, intermediates and pharmaceuticals), food processing, telecom hardware and, auto and auto components. In FY24, DPIIT officials, however, said that the disbursements would be much higher at around Rs 11,000 crore than what has been budgeted for the year.

Didn't tap phones, not in our culture: Fadnavis

Didn't tap phones, not in our culture: Fadnavis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

The former Maharashtra CM also said that the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi government was free to conduct an inquiry into the phone-tapping charges against the previous BJP-led dispensation.

MobileFirst announces new cell tariffs

MobileFirst announces new cell tariffs

Rediff.com24 May 2003

MobileFirst an alliance of BPL Mobile, Escotel, RPG Cellular and Spice Telecom announced on Saturday new cellular tariff for Plan-399 involving a rate of rupee one for local cell-to-cell outgoing call.\n\n

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Cyclone Michaung leaves trail of death and destruction

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

A dozen people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in and around Chennai while personnel on fishing boats and farm tractors were engaged in rescuing stranded people on Tuesday.

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Cops reveal: What Parliament breach accused wanted to do

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The Delhi Police probing the Parliament security beach case for more than 40 days on Tuesday said the six accused were 'self-funded and self-motivated' to do 'something big' for fame.

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley Review: Agatha Christie Redux

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley is fun in parts, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Review: Chandrettan Evideya is confusing

Review: Chandrettan Evideya is confusing

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The comedy fails to work for the most part.

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Parliament breach well-planned, 5 of 6 accused held: Police

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The Parliament security breach on Wednesday was well-coordinated, meticulously planned and carried out by six accused, five of whom have been nabbed, police sources said on Wednesday.

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

"My smartphone has been my longest relationship. We connect with our phones on so many emotional levels. We look to it for solace, to calm us down, to put us to sleep, to ease our minds," Aaron said in a YouTube video.

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Review: The Song Of Scorpions: Masterly Irrfan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The Song Of Scorpions is a reminder, if one were needed, that Irrfan was not just a star actor but a true artiste, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Blast near Israel embassy: Police record statements of 'witnesses'

Blast near Israel embassy: Police record statements of 'witnesses'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The police also prepared a list of people who were seen near the spot just before the low-intensity blast occurred on Tuesday with the help of footage taken from CCTV cameras, he said.

Mobiles recovered from Shahabuddin's prison cell

Mobiles recovered from Shahabuddin's prison cell

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Two other mobile sets and four chargers were recovered from his supporters in the adjoining cell.

NewsClick editor, HR head sent to 7-day police custody

NewsClick editor, HR head sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty, arrested in a case filed under the anti-terror law UAPA following allegations the portal received money for pro-China propaganda, were sent to seven days of police remand, officials said on Wednesday.

Nokia's Lumia to hit Indian markets this month

Nokia's Lumia to hit Indian markets this month

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

It was launched globally in October.

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Indian student beaten, held captive for months in US

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Over seven months, the men locked the student in a basement and forced him to sleep on an unfinished floor without access to a bathroom, charges say.

Gutar Gu Review: Sweet Romance

Gutar Gu Review: Sweet Romance

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is possible that today's kids would find Gutar Gu too vanilla but it might have greater nostalgia-inducing appeal for older viewers, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A sixth arrest has been made in the Parliament security breach case -- Mahesh Kumawat from Rajasthan's Nagaur who was allegedly in contact with the other accused for the last two years for hatching the conspiracy and had destroyed their mobile phones to get rid of the evidence, police said on Saturday.

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

10 Reasons Why Modi Should Follow In Sonia's Footsteps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Politely decline to be prime minister, and hand the baton to someone else in the BJP -- like Sonia did to Manmohan Singh -- advises Krishna Prasad.

'Nalini snatched the cell and threw into toilet'

'Nalini snatched the cell and threw into toilet'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday said the call records of mobile phone recovered from Nalini, a life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, lodged in high security Vellore prison, would be well-analyzed before arriving at a conclusion.

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

SIA charges 3 Hizbul terrorists for coordinating terrorist activities in JK

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The charge sheet has been filed in a case registered on November 7 last year, they said.

4 women among 6 killed in blaze at Secunderabad high-rise

4 women among 6 killed in blaze at Secunderabad high-rise

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Six persons, including four women, died of asphyxiation following a major fire in a multi-storey commercial complex in Secunderabad, officials said Friday.

When UPA almost announced free mobiles for poor...

When UPA almost announced free mobiles for poor...

Rediff.com21 May 2013

After nine years in power, the United Progressive Alliance faces the question of credibility, says Aditi Phadnis

SMS banned in Kashmir soon after mobiles resume

SMS banned in Kashmir soon after mobiles resume

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

The services were stopped last evening as a precautionary measure.

Delhi Police gave us no FIR, neither reveal offences: NewsClick

Delhi Police gave us no FIR, neither reveal offences: NewsClick

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"What we have been able to gather is that Newsclick stands accused of offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), for purportedly carrying Chinese propaganda on its website. All devices, laptops, gadgets, phones, etc have been seized in the past. All emails and communications have been analysed under the microscope," the statement by NewsClick read.

The hottest dual SIM mobiles in India

The hottest dual SIM mobiles in India

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Having struck the right chord with the buyers with FM radio-equipped and multimedia phones, the cell phone makers are now concentrating on a new trend -- dual SIM phones.

Smartphone segment sees a whopping 167% growth in India

Smartphone segment sees a whopping 167% growth in India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Indian smartphone mobile segment is finally catching up with global peers.

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rybakina Evades Questions On Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Asked after the Wimbledon final about the War in Ukraine, Rybakina replied that her English was not good enough to speak about the issue.

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

How illegal sat phones are a big headache for intelligence agencies

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The arrest of three foreigners in connection with a case relating to possession of satellite phones once again goes on to show the lacklustre approach many have towards the Indian law. Three persons were arrested at Jalpaiguri in west Bengal for possessing satellite phones and were charged with violation under the Indian Wireless Telegraph Act 1933, Indian Telegraph Act 1885, the Indian Penal Code and the Foreigners Order of 1948.

China makes ID proof must for new mobile users

China makes ID proof must for new mobile users

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Mobile phone customers all over China will now have to present ID while purchasing a new number, the official media reported.

Tell PM Modi what you'd like him to do

Tell PM Modi what you'd like him to do

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Do you have a wishlist for Prime Minister Narendra Modi? Drop him a postcard!

Beware! A 10-min cellphone chat may trigger cancer

Beware! A 10-min cellphone chat may trigger cancer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

Human and rat cells, when exposed to radiation at a frequency that is used in cell phones, the radiation began to switch on a chemical signal inside the cells within 10 minutes.

Shashi Tharoor signs latest book in New York

Shashi Tharoor signs latest book in New York

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Former United Nations undersecretary-general Shashi Tharoor during a book signing event of his latest book The Elephant, the Tiger and the Cell Phone at the Asia Society in New York on Monday.

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet soon

Datawind to launch Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet soon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Low-cost mobile devices maker Datawind is all set to launch its Rs 2,000 smartphone with free Internet offer.