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Police reach Yechury's home to quiz staffer's son in NewsClick case

Police reach Yechury's home to quiz staffer's son in NewsClick case

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

As the Delhi police continue to raid different premises linked to NewsClick, a team reached at Communist Party of India-Marxist General Secretary Sitaram Yechury's residence on Tuesday morning to question his staffer Sri Narayan's son Sunmit Kumar.

There is a lot to learn from India: IMF

There is a lot to learn from India: IMF

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

India's deployment of a direct cash transfer scheme and other similar social welfare programmes is a "logistical marvel", the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday. "From India, there is a lot to learn. There is a lot to learn from some other examples around the world. "We have examples from pretty much every continent and every level of income. "If I look at the case of India, it is actually quite impressive," Paolo Mauro, deputy director of the Fiscal Affairs Department at the IMF, told reporters at a news conference in Washington.

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.

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.

Pooja Batra wows us with her yoga skills

Pooja Batra wows us with her yoga skills

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

According to Pooja, 'Yoga is so much more than a magic bullet.'

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

From Tuesday you can watch SC's Constitution bench proceedings live online

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court is all set to live-stream its Constitution bench proceedings from Tuesday, and the hearing of pleas challenging reservations for the economically weaker sections and the row over control of services between the Centre and the Delhi government will be the first regular webcast.

Lalit Jha's brother expresses shock over his role in Parl security breach

Lalit Jha's brother expresses shock over his role in Parl security breach

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Neighbours of Lalit were surprised to see his images on news channels, recalling him as a reserved individual who seldom engaged with the community at Burrabazar in Kolkata.

Maha govt orders probe into phone tapping case

Maha govt orders probe into phone tapping case

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'The BJP government, before the polls, tried to gather information about what and with whom these (NCP-Congress) leaders were talking to'

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.

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.

Soon, buy Tata Nano online!

Soon, buy Tata Nano online!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The company planning to have a larger push to small car even as sales continue to remain subdued.

'Pakistan player hid mobile in his helmet'

'Pakistan player hid mobile in his helmet'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

A former Pakistan Test cricketer alleged that a national player had hidden a mobile phone inside the right earpiece of his helmet while waiting to bat during an international match.

JK: Centre withdraws ban on pre-paid cellphones

JK: Centre withdraws ban on pre-paid cellphones

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The Centre has withdrawn ban on pre-paid mobile phones in Jammu and Kashmir. The ban was imposed early November 2009 for security reasons.

Justice Chandrachud bats for use of technology by judiciary

Justice Chandrachud bats for use of technology by judiciary

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Supreme Court judge Justice DY Chandrachud, who has been asking lawyers to adopt technological interventions, on Tuesday said that he saw someone recording the court's proceedings on a cell phone and wondered "how can he do so", but then he realised this was not a big deal as nothing is confidential in an open court hearing.

Will India ride the mobile apps boom?

Will India ride the mobile apps boom?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

A peek into the industry that is mobile apps and its future in India.

Aarushi murder case: New ray of hope for parents

Aarushi murder case: New ray of hope for parents

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

A day after the Delhi Police's crime branch reportedly traced murdered teen Aarushi Talwar's mobile phone, her parents on Tuesday said its recovery provides a ray of hope for bringing the murderers to justice.

Around 20 Assam Cong-AIUDF candidates shifted to Jaipur?

Around 20 Assam Cong-AIUDF candidates shifted to Jaipur?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"Around 20 candidates have been shifted to Jaipur from Assam today," said Congress chief whip in the Rajasthan assembly, Mahesh Joshi.

Now, railway platform ticket on your mobile

Now, railway platform ticket on your mobile

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

An SMS on your mobile giving details of the platform ticket, including the expiry time, will be accepted as a platform ticket.

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Don't ask for personal info, say IIT-B's anti-discrimination guidelines

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) has issued guidelines urging students to desist from asking fellow students for details that might reveal their caste and instead encouraged them to bond over commonalities like sports, music and movies.

CD samples have Amar Singh's voice

CD samples have Amar Singh's voice

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Bhatkal made 27 calls from prison, no mention of ISIS, say officials

Bhatkal made 27 calls from prison, no mention of ISIS, say officials

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Telangana prison officials denied reports that the jailed operative had called his wife using a mobile phone.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

15 BREATHTAKING photos from the wild

15 BREATHTAKING photos from the wild

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Here's a collection of 15 top images short-listed for the People's Choice Award (wildlife category).

Days after son's Preity mess, Nusli Wadia gets underworld threat

Days after son's Preity mess, Nusli Wadia gets underworld threat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

In a new twist to Preity Zinta-Ness Wadia episode, the Wadia group has filed a police complaint claiming they received threatening calls and a text message from an underworld don warning that their "business will be in trouble" if the actress was harassed.

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

4 ways social media affects your health

4 ways social media affects your health

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

It's true! Spending too much time on social media can affect your mental health.

Mystery of flammable laptop batteries 'solved'

Mystery of flammable laptop batteries 'solved'

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Scientists claim to have solved the mystery of flammable laptop and cell phone batteries, by finding that "dendrites" are responsible for short circuits that cause the lithium batteries to overheat and catch fire.

Three special teams formed to nab pickpocket in DRDO attack case

Three special teams formed to nab pickpocket in DRDO attack case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Three special teams have been formed to nab the juvenile pickpocket who allegedly attacked and injured a senior DRDO official with a razor blade after he was caught for stealing a cell phone in the crowded Charminar area, police said on Monday.

TMC's Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested after 55 days

TMC's Sandeshkhali strongman Shahjahan Sheikh arrested after 55 days

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party dubbed the arrest as scripted and claimed he was in the safe custody of West Bengal Police.

Whoa! One-third Indians prefer smartphones over sex

Whoa! One-third Indians prefer smartphones over sex

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Also, as many as 74 per cent Indians have slept holding their smartphones while 41 per cent have used their devices in the washroom, a seven-country survey of over 7,000 people about cell phone habits has found.

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Investors In India Needs Red Carpet, Not Red Tape

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'India needs many more job creators, both in manufacturing and services, to make it big.' 'For that, the red carpet must be rolled out fully and for all investors without holding back,' suggests Nivedita Mookerji.

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

18-year-old Harsha Maddula, Northwestern pre-med sophomore and straight-A student, disappeared on Saturday over the weekend after attending an off-campus party with friends.

No Gphone, Google bets on Android

No Gphone, Google bets on Android

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Google has unveiled an ambitious strategy that will make cellphones cheaper and speed up internet surfing. Google's director of mobile platforms, Andy Rubin, said in a telephonic conversation from the US that the new platform called Android should reduce the prices of today's $500 smart phones to around $100-150 in a year or so. "If there's ever a Gphone, it will be built on the Android platform," he said.

'China wants to invest in India to produce computers, TV sets'

'China wants to invest in India to produce computers, TV sets'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

China is willing to encourage Chinese companies to invest in Indian industrial parks to produce personal computers, Internet equipments, cell phones and televisions.

Now, a battery that can charge your phone in just 60 seconds!

Now, a battery that can charge your phone in just 60 seconds!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

The inexpensive aluminium battery has been developed by Stanford scientists.

How will mobile number portability help? Users speak

How will mobile number portability help? Users speak

Rediff.com25 Jan 2011

Mobile number portability is a dream come true for over 680 million cell phone users in India.

Review: Ammavin Kaipesi is melodramatic

Review: Ammavin Kaipesi is melodramatic

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Even though its heart is in the right place, too much melodrama brings Tamil film Ammavin Kaipesi down.

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'He never mentioned his whereabouts who are in his family or not. I have not seen him being violent personally'