News for 'cell phones'

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.

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.

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.

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.

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

The move by the two Silicon Valley companies came the day when Twitter permanently suspended Trump's account due to "risk of further incitement of violence".

'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.'

'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.'

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.

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

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.

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.

Over 43,000 villages in India without mobile services: Telecom Minister

Over 43,000 villages in India without mobile services: Telecom Minister

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Odisha had 9,940 villages without mobile services, while 6,117 villages in Maharashtra and 5,558 villages in Madhya Pradesh did not have mobile services, the data showed.

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.

Nepal plane crash: Pilot's mobile signals may help locate accident site

Nepal plane crash: Pilot's mobile signals may help locate accident site

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The missing plane could possibly be located on Monday after Nepal Telecom tracked down the cellphone of the airplane's pilot Captain Prabhakar Ghimire through the Global Positioning System network.

'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.

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'

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

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.

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.

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.

Indian student of Pak varsity, father charged with terrorism, spying

Indian student of Pak varsity, father charged with terrorism, spying

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Officials said this was another example of Pakistan misusing higher studies as bait for recruitment in terror groups.

CBI charges journo, ex-Navy commander with violating OSA

CBI charges journo, ex-Navy commander with violating OSA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

In its chargesheet filed before a special court in New Delhi, the CBI has named Raghuvanshi and Pathak as accused in the alleged violation of the Official Secrets Act and related offences, they said.

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.

Nokia to up CDMA share in India

Nokia to up CDMA share in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

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.

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.

Can you sing & dance like MJ? Show us!

Can you sing & dance like MJ? Show us!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Here's your chance to honour the King of Pop on his first death anniversary.

San Francisco makes health warning on mobiles must

San Francisco makes health warning on mobiles must

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

San Francisco has passed a legislation that could see cell phone shops in the city displaying health warning labels prominently showing the radio-wave emission levels of various different models they sell from next year, the media reported.

Cellphone film showcases youth's green concern

Cellphone film showcases youth's green concern

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The Brown Cloud follows a young boy's journey to adulthood, and parallels his growing disillusionment with the deterioration of the environment, caused by an ever-growing brown cloud of pollution in the atmosphere.

IBM launches transport 'wonders'

IBM launches transport 'wonders'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

The innovations would make travelling by planes, trains or automobiles a more convenient and hassle-free experience within the next few years, a company release said. It would also curtail fuels wastage and incidence of accidents.

Handheld Internet tablet from Nokia!

Handheld Internet tablet from Nokia!

Rediff.com26 May 2005

Meet 'that man who was arrested for 9/11'

Meet 'that man who was arrested for 9/11'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Mohammed Jaweed Azmath, who was wrongfully detained and tortured by US authorities after the 9/11 attacks, talks about his nightmarish ordeal to Vicky Nanjappa

Soon: A power suit that can charge electronics!

Soon: A power suit that can charge electronics!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2010

An international team, led by California University, has created energy-scavenging nanofibers that could be woven into clothing and textiles. According to the scientists, these nanofibers can convert energy from mechanical stresses and into electricity, and could one day be used to create clothing that can power small electronics.

HC directs Noida to de-seal mobile towers

HC directs Noida to de-seal mobile towers

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

In a major relief to cell phone users and service providers, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has directed Noida authority to open the seal of over 100 mobile towers immediately.

TV, mobiles to be cheaper; gold, cigarette, imported cars to cost more

TV, mobiles to be cheaper; gold, cigarette, imported cars to cost more

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Mobile phones and TV sets manufactured in India would become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing cuts in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on import of their components but smokers would have to pay more as the government has increased taxes.

Now, a device to guide drivers which way to go

Now, a device to guide drivers which way to go

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Mounted on the steering wheel of the vehicle, the new touch-based directional devices can pull the skin of the driver's index fingertips left or right as per the direction of the passenger or navigation system.

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

A scientist of Indian origin from MIT, along with colleagues and researchers from Texas Instruments, has developed an energy-efficient microchip for portable electronics, which could lead to longer-lasting, self-charging cell phones.

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Gangster couple on bail getting married, invitation goes viral

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

A scheduled wedding, taking place between two alleged gangsters -- Anuradha Choudhary alias 'Madam Minz' from Rajasthan and Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi from Haryana -- is being discussed in police circles.