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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.

Energy from urine? IIT-Palakkad researchers show how

Energy from urine? IIT-Palakkad researchers show how

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Palakkad (IIT-Palakkad) have introduced a pioneering method of generating renewable energy from human urine.

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.

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

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!

'A Fearless Man Devoted To Truth, Justice'

'A Fearless Man Devoted To Truth, Justice'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

'Every report I filed for Rediff.com on the professor's incarceration, would leave me wondering for days, at the depth of the State's malevolence towards this disabled professor, and his equally deep capacity to tolerate it,' recalls Jyoti Punwani.' 'No country in the world would do what our country was doing to someone so helpless.'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best moments.' 'There are some things which we will never forget. That is when the best of a person comes out.'

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

7 Years Later, Bhima Koregaon Revisited

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

With all the evasions, one assertion made by the Pune (Rural) police stood out: They had found no connection of the Elgar Parishad with the violent incidents of January 1, 2018. Yet, the case against the 'Bhima Koregaon 16', which is based on exactly this alleged connection, continues, and seven of the accused continue to be behind bars under the UAPA, explains Jyoti Punwani.

BEWARE Of Such Scams!

BEWARE Of Such Scams!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

What is digital house arrest? It is a tactic cybercriminals use to confine victims to their homes and scam them, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Review: Chandrettan Evideya is confusing

Review: Chandrettan Evideya is confusing

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The comedy fails to work for the most part.

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.

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.

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.

3 aides of Parliament breach key conspirator grilled

3 aides of Parliament breach key conspirator grilled

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Jha, who had been on run since Wednesday when four people breached security protocol inside and outside Parliament, walked inside a police station in the New Delhi district Thursday night and is now being interrogated by a counter intelligence team, the police source said.

10 Ways Millennials Cheat In Relationships

10 Ways Millennials Cheat In Relationships

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

There are many ways Indian millennials cheat on their partners, ranging from utilising dating apps behind their partner's back to hiding romances from family members, reveals Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

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.

'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.

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rift in MVA as Cong asks Uddhav to withdraw 2 nominees from MLC race

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole claimed Thackeray had selected a candidate finalised by Congress for the Nashik Teachers' constituency without consulting coalition partners.

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Delhi police summon Telangana CM in Shah 'doctored' video case; 1 held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Sources in the Special Cell said that now arrests are likely to follow across the country.

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

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.

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.

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

At 65K, Would You Buy OnePlus 12?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

The main reason for any consumer to buy an expensive smartphone is its camera.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BJP shares picture of Baghel 'playing game' during Cong meet

BJP shares picture of Baghel 'playing game' during Cong meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday claimed Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel was busy playing a game on his mobile phone during a Congress meeting over selection of candidates for the upcoming assembly polls as he knows his party will not retain power in the state.

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.

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.

Tortured by police to accept link with Oppn parties, Parl accused tell court

Tortured by police to accept link with Oppn parties, Parl accused tell court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The submission was made before additional sessions judge Hardeep Kaur, who extended the judicial custody of all the six accused till March 1.

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Shah's doctored video: 12 more summoned; AAP, Cong men held in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

In total, 17 people, including Telangana Chief Minister and Congress leader Revanth Reddy, have been issued notices to appear before the Delhi police's investigation officer (in connection with the case. Sources, however, said Reddy is "unlikely" to join the probe and may send his representative.

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!

Soon! Mobiles as thin as credit cards

Soon! Mobiles as thin as credit cards

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

The new lens is flat, distortion-free and so small that more than 1,500 would fit across the width of a human hair -- capable in the future of replacing lenses in applications ranging from cell phones to cameras to fiber-optic communication systems.

Nokia 8800 at Rs 44,099

Nokia 8800 at Rs 44,099

Rediff.com18 Jul 2005

Mobile phone market leader Nokia on Monday launched a premium cell phone in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs 44,099.

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.

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.

Kashmiri students at AMU to boycott annual celebrations

Kashmiri students at AMU to boycott annual celebrations

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

There are about 1,300 Kashmiri students studying at the AMU currently.

Aarushi case: No leads from recovered cellphone

Aarushi case: No leads from recovered cellphone

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the murder of thirteen-year-old Aarushi Talwar and her family''s domestic help Hemraj has still not yielded fruitful results. Several questions still remain unanswered as Aarushi''s phone that was recovered recently has provided no further clue.

2 more IB terror suspects identified as Pak traders

2 more IB terror suspects identified as Pak traders

Rediff.com12 May 2012

Earlier, the three other men named as terror suspects -- Mehtab Ahmed Butt, Atif Butt and Babar Shabbir -- too were identified as traders and a security guard at Hafeez Centre.