News for 'cell phones'

JD-U slams khap panchayats over diktat to women in UP

JD-U slams khap panchayats over diktat to women in UP

Rediff.com14 Jul 2012

The Janata Dal-United on Saturday hit out at Khap Panchayats over the recent incident of a village Panchayat in Uttar Pradesh issuing a diktat on the movement of women, saying strict action should be taken against such people engaging in such tendencies.

Speed: Total ripoff of Cellular

Speed: Total ripoff of Cellular

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

Zayed-Urmila's new film is a frame to frame copy of the Hollywood film, Cellular. Only, this one is much, much worse.

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.

How to communicate better with your teen

How to communicate better with your teen

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

In an online chat with readers on October 28, Manjiri Gokhale Joshi, author of the book 'Crushes, Careers & Cell phones' addressed reader queries related to tackling teenager problems, parenting and more. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

How mobile TV market is trying to make it big in India

How mobile TV market is trying to make it big in India

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

India happens to be the third largest television household market. The country also has the second largest cell phone user base in the world. Mobile television would seem like the natural progression. Right?

7 tips to manage your money smartly

7 tips to manage your money smartly

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Finding yourself often cash-strapped? Can't seem to save up to buy that cell phone or cute shoes? Here's a guide on how not just to save money, but also make more with little effort.

Hubli blast: Police find SIM card

Hubli blast: Police find SIM card

Rediff.com11 May 2008

The investigating team told rediff.com that they are probing into the similarties between these blasts. However, they have not zeroed down on any organisation as yet. Preliminary reports suggest that nitrate-based chemicals had been stuffed into two metal pipes and placed in the witness box of the JMFC court in Hubli.

And now, fingerprint mobiles for e-biz!

And now, fingerprint mobiles for e-biz!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

One of China's leading mobile phone manufacturers will launch the country's first cell phone with an inexpensive fingerprint verification system, which will allow Internet based e-transactions.

Review: 916 is very preachy

Review: 916 is very preachy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

916 ends up just being preachy at the cost of telling a good story.

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.

Meet the human magnet!

Meet the human magnet!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Nermin Halilagic, 38, from Bosnia and Herzegovina has discovered that he has the unusual ability to attach items to his body using what he says is a special energy radiated from his body.

Sandy ordeal: 77 hours of darkness, 5 hours to find gas

Sandy ordeal: 77 hours of darkness, 5 hours to find gas

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Paresh Gandhi recalls his Superstorm Sandy ordeal.

India-made single chip mobiles soon

India-made single chip mobiles soon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

American electronic chip maker Texas Instruments on Wednesday said engineers at its India research and development centre were developing a single chip solution for mobile phones.

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.

Newspapers on mobile phones soon!

Newspapers on mobile phones soon!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

After songs, movies and games, newspapers are now all set to become the latest addition to the ever expanding list of facilities available on mobile phones.

We DO NOT need morality lessons from Congress: BJP

We DO NOT need morality lessons from Congress: BJP

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

The Congress on Thursday demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on moral grounds after two out of three ministers in his government were found watching a porn clip on a cell-phone in the state legislative assembly. "The BJP, which talks of high morals and ethics, has no face left. What will its president Nitin Gadkari say now on this episode," said All India Congress Committee Secretary Sudhakar Reddy.

Nokia to buy America's Motally

Nokia to buy America's Motally

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

In recent months, Nokia has been snapping up some small companies and the latest was the buyout in April of MetaCarta Inc, a firm specialising in geographic intelligence solutions.

10 UNLF militants arrested in Guwahati

10 UNLF militants arrested in Guwahati

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

The Assam police on Thursday arrested at least 10 cadres of the United National Liberation Front, an outlawed insurgent outfit from Manipur, in Guwahati in a special operation.According to a senior police official, the Manipuri militants had taken shelter in various rented accommodations across the city. The arrested ultras included two self-styled majors and one self-styled lieutenant colonel. The police have recovered a large number of incriminating documents.

Bihar: No trace of poll staff abducted by Maoists

Bihar: No trace of poll staff abducted by Maoists

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Additional Director General of Police Rajwardhan Sharma told rediff.com on Monday, "The Special Task Force has launched a search operation to recover them. Till now there is no trace of them, as their cell phones are switched off."

Psyjihad against NE people may recreate forgotten barriers

Psyjihad against NE people may recreate forgotten barriers

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

In the psyjihad directed against the people from north-east, one sees the beginning of an insidious attempt to re-create the mental divide and drive a new wedge, says B Raman

No mobiles in five years?

No mobiles in five years?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Professor Nigel Linge predicts they will be replaced by mobile computers.

The tough life of window cleaners

The tough life of window cleaners

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The cleaners have to obtain a license for high-rise operations and must not have high blood pressure or naturally suffer a fear of heights.

Pay all bills with mobile in Bangalore soon!

Pay all bills with mobile in Bangalore soon!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

If things go as proposed, Bangaloreans will be able to pay their utility bills and avail several citizen services with the help of their cell phones.

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.

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.

Meet the youth who inspired Aseemanand to confess

Meet the youth who inspired Aseemanand to confess

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Aseemanand, who confessed to being in the know of the Mecca Masjid, Samjhauta, Ajmer and Malegaon blasts, also stated prior to his confession that it was a boy named Abdul Kaleem, who inspired him to make this confession before the magistrate

BPL cuts cell tariffs; launches two new plans

BPL cuts cell tariffs; launches two new plans

Rediff.com8 May 2003

In line with other cellular operators, BPL Mobile has also lowered STD rates to Rs 1.99 from the pre-IUC (inter-connect usage charges) of Rs 2.99 per 60-second pulse rate to landline and wireless in local loop phones.

An ultra modern PC for fast movers

An ultra modern PC for fast movers

Rediff.com26 May 2007

The ultra-mobile personal computer strikes a fine balance between PDAs and PCs.

No retrieval of leaked tapes possible: Govt in SC

No retrieval of leaked tapes possible: Govt in SC

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Government on Friday turned down in the Supreme Court the plea of Tata Group Chief Ratan Tata's for steps to stop the publication in the media of the leaked transcripts of tapped conversations between him, his corporate lobbyist Niira Radia and others.

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Now, operate home appliances via SMS

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The device will allow users to operate electrical appliances at their home from anywhere in the world at any time at a very low cost, a college spokesman said.

'Handful of people planned, executed bomb blasts'

'Handful of people planned, executed bomb blasts'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Investigations into 13/7 Mumbai serial blasts case has revealed that there have been no cell phone records and no intercepts from Pakistan.

All about 'Advertainment'

All about 'Advertainment'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Advertainment is the new catch phrase that is hooking viewers to the small screen. And admen insist the formula works.

Exclusive! Home Secretary G K Pillai on his tenure

Exclusive! Home Secretary G K Pillai on his tenure

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Exclusive! Home Secretary G K Pillai on his tenure

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari dead, Sec 144 imposed across UP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Ansari was taken to the Rani Durgavati Medical College in Banda from the district jail after his health deteriorated.

NIA looks for clues at Delhi car blast site

NIA looks for clues at Delhi car blast site

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The National Investigating Agency, which is now probing the Monday Delhi car blast, has been inspecting the blast site for clues. They are also taking a look at the vehicle that was damaged in the attack.

Nokia to up CDMA share in India

Nokia to up CDMA share in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

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.

Chitrangada: I wasn't taken seriously as an actor

Chitrangada: I wasn't taken seriously as an actor

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Chitrangda Singh talks about her choice of films and why she is ready to experiment.

Police provides security cover to Kasab's lawyer

Police provides security cover to Kasab's lawyer

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Police have provided round-the-clock security cover to criminal lawyer Amin Solkar who has been appointed by the Bombay high court to defend Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab with regard to confirmation of death sentence awarded to him in the 26/11 terror attack case.