News for 'cell phones'

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

Nokia to up CDMA share in India

Nokia to up CDMA share in India

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

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.

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.

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.

Handheld Internet tablet from Nokia!

Handheld Internet tablet from Nokia!

Rediff.com26 May 2005

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.

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.

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.

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.

Terrorists' conduit held in Delhi

Terrorists' conduit held in Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2003

Sleuths of the special cell laid a trap near the Rajiv Gandhi memorial on May 13 and nabbed Zafar Umar Khan, a resident of Poonch district, and hawala operator Rakesh as they exchanged money.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NY cops learn lessons from Mumbai terror attack

NY cops learn lessons from Mumbai terror attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

A New York Police Department team that visited Mumbai to understand the mechanics of the multiple terrorist strikes of November 26 has identified the use of technology, particularly cell phones, by terrorists as a means of communication and information dissemination as a potential danger to guard against.

Rediff offers comics on your mobile!

Rediff offers comics on your mobile!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Now, you can enjoy your favourite comics on your cell phone with rediff.com's new entertainment service.

Nokia Siemens Networks may cut 5,760 jobs

Nokia Siemens Networks may cut 5,760 jobs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

The company, a joint venture between Finnish cell phone maker Nokia and German conglomerate Siemens AG, is planning to bring down its annual operating expenses and production overheads by 500 million euros by the end of 2011.

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Nokia revamp to hit 7,000 jobs; 300 in India too

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

World's largest cell phone maker Nokia on Wednesday said up to 300 jobs would be cut in India by end of 2012, as the company embarks on restructuring that would affect 7,000 employees worldwide.

'Goa offers a superb setting to Dum Maaro Dum'

'Goa offers a superb setting to Dum Maaro Dum'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Rohan Sippy and Abhishek Bachchan discuss books, Bollywood and their latest film Dum Maaro Dum.

Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why!

Can't Concentrate? Here are 5 Reasons Why!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Information overload, lack of sleep and your job leads to lack of concentration. Read on to know more.

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.

Love bug

Love bug

Rediff.com10 Mar 2004

In my preoccupied state, I sat behind another lady driver and confidently said, 'Okay, start.'

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.

Olympic medals and their evolution

Olympic medals and their evolution

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths

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.

Burari Diary: Secret anxiety lurks behind gala

Burari Diary: Secret anxiety lurks behind gala

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt presents an inseiders view of the Congress plenary held at Burari.

Aseem Chhabra remembers Manish Acharya who died tragically last week

Aseem Chhabra remembers Manish Acharya who died tragically last week

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Filmmaker and actor Manish Acharya died in a freak accident in Matheran on Saturday. He was only 40 years old. Aseem Chhabra salutes a friend and colleague.

Pay Rs 315, have a nap at T-3

Pay Rs 315, have a nap at T-3

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

At an hourly payment of Rs 315 or $7, you can avail of these 'snooze cabins' equipped with a bed, a working table, wi-fi facility, electric-plugs, flat screen TV, DVD player and cell phone charging sockets, airport operator Delhi International Airport Limited said.

A $10 chip may turn your mobile into PC

A $10 chip may turn your mobile into PC

Rediff.com22 Feb 2008

The five-millimetre-a-side 'GiFi', unveiled at the Melbourne University-based national information and communications technology research centre, can transmit data through a wireless connection at a breakthrough rate of five gigabits per second over distances of up to 10 metres.

Review: This Chemistry is torture

Review: This Chemistry is torture

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Viji Tampi's new Malayalam film about the misuse of cell phones, laptops etc featuring a bunch of teenagers and a few veterans is lopsided and may make you lose your mental equilibrium.

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".

Bagging it like these women!

Bagging it like these women!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Here's how these celebs wear their bags.

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Pearl's killer ran terror network from jail

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Authorities in Pakistan have claimed to have cracked a clandestine terror network set up by Ahmad Omar Saeed Sheikh, the jailed killer of American journalist Daniel Pearl. The terror network was operating inside the Central Jail at Hyderabad in Sindh and the provincial government has suspended senior police and jail officials after a large number of cell phones, SIMs and other equipment were found in the prison, The News reported on Thursday.