Orissa: Use cell phone, face Maoists' wrath

Left wing militants, active in Orissa's southern most Malkangiri district, have directed the people residing in a large area not to use cell phones anymore.Posters and banners have appeared in......

The Dangers Of Sanchar Snoop

Once the OS layer is opened to the State, it doesn't close, notes Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd). Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff In yesteryears, phone-tapping in India at the......

Cell phone jammers in all jails

Taking into account the misuse of cell phones by Rashtriay Janata Dal leader Pappu Yadav in Beur jail, the Supreme Court in principleon Tuesdaydecided that mobile phone jammers should be installed......

Listening to cell phone while driving is risky

Cell phone use while driving has always been a matter of concern, now a new study has revealed that listening to the phone alone can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. The......

Can cell phones lead women to temptation?

'It was clear that the cell phone gave her access to a temptation that destroyed her family… she’d never have strayed without it.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com. Increasing......

Now, 'cell phone map' of cities!

Enforcement authorities for long have been able to track movements of people with the help of the cell phone used by them, but now researchers at the Massachussets Institute of Technology have......

Want to lose weight? Use cell phones

Here is some hope for all you people who share an apathy for exercises. Your secret wish of shedding the flabs may still be fulfilled. All you need is a cell phone.Sounds unbelievable but......

Your cell phone is now your wallet!

Already a device of multiple disguises, from camera to music player and mini-TV, the cell phone's next trick may be the disappearing wallet.After all, since more than a quarter of the people on the......

The Sholay Fandom Continues

In half a century, actors have aged or passed away, the shape of the city has altered, the film industry has changed beyond recognition, most single screens have made way for multiplexes, audiences......

Lord Curzon Ki Haveli Review: Quirky

Lord Curzon Ki Haveli lacks the wit and the wickedness to go anywhere with the mildly intriguing setup, observes Deepa Gahlot. There have been films set mostly in a single location; ones that......

Logout Review: Babil Powers Tech Thriller

Babil’s palpable reactions to invasion of privacy make a strong case for Logout’s plausible scenario, observes Sukanya Verma. What’s destroying our body, messing our......

New Delhi Times: The Movie You Simply *Must* Watch

By today's standards, when the cynicism about the corrupt system is rampant, New Delhi Times seems mild.But it was upsetting enough to have problems with film distributors. Even television refused......

Chess ace ousted after cell phone rings

Former world chess champion Ruslan Ponomariov was kicked out of a tournament because his cell phone rang during the course of a match.According to The Daily Telegraph, the 20 year-old Ukrainian......

Boucher suggests turning off cell phones amid global lockdown

IMAGE: Cricket South Africa suspended all forms of cricket for the next 60 days to minimise the impact of the coronavirus. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images South Africa men's......

Surya's sweet gesture lights up Omani camp!

'Surya spoke about the game and praised us which means a lot. Our boys had questions on how to play in different phases of T20 game. It was really nice to have a chat with him.' IMAGE: Suryakumar......

India shut out noise, gear up to entertain vs Pakistan

'Close your room, switch off your phone and sleep. I think that's the best thing.' IMAGE: India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav addresses a press conference on India vs Pakistan match, in Dubai on......

Play suspended at Madrid Open over massive power outage

  IMAGE: A man uses his cell phone's flashlight in a dark sports shop after the matches get suspended due to a power outage at Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain on Monday. Photograph: Violeta......