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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.

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Subrata Pati, who is in Ahanda village in West Bengal's Bankura district, climbs atop a neem tree each day to receive uninterrupted signal on his cell phone, which he uses to teach his pupils with.

In new video, Rajasthan man who killed on camera justifies 'love jihad' murder

In new video, Rajasthan man who killed on camera justifies 'love jihad' murder

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria said they were investigating how Raigar got access to a mobile phone inside the jail.

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

3 cops suspended after Bishnoi gang shooter speaks to reporters

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Three policemen have been suspended for alleged negligence in duty, taking cognisance of videos in which a sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang interacts with reporters while in police custody and comments on Nationalist Congress Party leader Baba Siddique's killing, officials said on Saturday.

SC takes note of Allahabad HC judge's remark at VHP event

SC takes note of Allahabad HC judge's remark at VHP event

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court has sought details from the Allahabad High Court regarding controversial statements made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP function. The development comes amid calls for action against the judge for his remarks, which have been labeled as hate speech by some. The judge's statements were made at a VHP function on December 8, where he spoke about the Uniform Civil Code and the law working according to the majority. Several individuals and organizations, including lawyer Prashant Bhushan and CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, have called for an inquiry into the judge's conduct and for his removal from judicial duties.

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.

Fadnavis govt tapped Oppn leaders' phones: Maha HM

Fadnavis govt tapped Oppn leaders' phones: Maha HM

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

He said the government is also trying to find those officers, who had been reportedly sent to Israel to study the snooping software then.

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.

Newly formed J-K police wing arrests 10 Jaish overground workers

Newly formed J-K police wing arrests 10 Jaish overground workers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

Ten people allegedly working as 'overground workers' of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group were arrested by the State Investigation Agency, a newly carved-out wing of the Jammu and Kashmir police, officials said on Wednesday.

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Missing Taarak Mehta actor feared being spied on, had 27 email acs

Rediff.com10 May 2024

The mystery over missing actor Gurucharan Singh, who played Roshan Singh Sodhi's character in TV serial Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, has deepened as the Delhi police has found that the actor was using 27 separate email accounts in the fear of being "surveillanced" by someone.

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

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.

SC to live-stream its constitution bench proceedings from Sep 27

SC to live-stream its constitution bench proceedings from Sep 27

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

A unanimous decision was taken by the 30 judges of the apex court in the full court meeting headed by Chief Justice of India U U Lalit held on Tuesday evening to implement an apex court verdict of 2018 in the Swapnil Tripathi case.

Review: Chandrettan Evideya is confusing

Review: Chandrettan Evideya is confusing

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The comedy fails to work for the most part.

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!

Gautam Navlakha, accused in Elgar case, moved to high-security Anda cell

Gautam Navlakha, accused in Elgar case, moved to high-security Anda cell

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Activist Gautam Navlakha, arrested in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, has been shifted to the 'Anda Circle' (high-security barracks) in the Taloja jail in Navi Mumbai, his partner Sahba Husain said on Sunday and claimed the 70-year-old's already fragile health has deteriorated further due to shifting.

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.

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.

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Martin Scorsese Has An Announcement

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Martin Scorsese, 'the reigning king of cinema', gets an honorary Golden Bear at the 74th Berlinale.

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Yeh Meri Family Review: Nostalgic

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Yeh Meri Family is rescued by the actors. All of them have delivered on the warmth and crankiness of a close-knit family without putting on any hum saath saath hain fakery, observes Deepa Gahlot.

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.

Reliance-NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in India

Reliance-NVIDIA to build AI supercomputers in India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

US technology company NVIDIA and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries on Friday announced a partnership to build AI supercomputers in India. "The companies will work together to build AI infrastructure that is over an order of magnitude more powerful than the fastest supercomputer in India today," the firms said in a statement. Days before the announcement, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

'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.

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.

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

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.

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.

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

Malayalam actor Siddique gets bail in rape case

Malayalam actor Siddique gets bail in rape case

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

The top court also took note of the fact that the complaint in the case was filed in August, eight years after the alleged incident took place in 2016.

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Is Bank Demanding Payment Of Dues?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'Save the entire chain of e-mail exchanges so that you have documented evidence to show you informed the bank about the issue.'

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.

Missing 'Tarak Mehta' actor Gurucharan Singh operated over 10 bank accounts

Missing 'Tarak Mehta' actor Gurucharan Singh operated over 10 bank accounts

Rediff.com9 May 2024

50-year-old Singh is believed to have been visiting his parents in Delhi and was expected to return to Mumbai. However, the actor has not been heard from since April 22.

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.

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Apple Sales In India Up to 67,000 Cr

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Despite the robust growth in this country, Apple's India share in its overall global sales remained modest -- constituting 1.5 per cent of its overall turnover of $389 billion in FY23.

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.

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.

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.