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TRAI to make internet more affordable

TRAI to make internet more affordable

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

The telecom regulator on Wednesday said it will soon look at steps to address the issue, in order to make net access more affordable.

A starry night at Hackensack

A starry night at Hackensack

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Sheena Bora Case: Why was Indrani's voice recorded?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

At the prison, both Ranjan and Manglik's cell phones were pressed into service by the CBI. Why the CBI didn't bring its own equipment seems a mystery... Ranjan's cell handset was given to Indrani and Manglik dialed it. Indrani then spoke and her speech, that emanated from the phone, via speaker mode, was recorded.

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

If you think the XL6 is a brand new, from-the-ground-up car, you have another think coming, says Pablo Chatterji.

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Apple on Wednesday launched the Series 4 of the Watch and three phones -- iPhone XS, XS Max and XR -- at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Paltan review: This war drama is a bore

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'J P Dutta's clownish treatment of history and hard-earned triumph demeans the efforts and sacrifices of real-life martyrs and bravehearts with its pompous ideas of valour, clunky writing and a cadre of lacklustre actors,' says Sukanya Verma.

Trai extends off-peak hours for reduced Net tariff

Trai extends off-peak hours for reduced Net tariff

Rediff.com12 Mar 2003

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India on Wednesday decided to extend the off-peak time for Internet services by four hours from 8 pm to 8 am, during which service providers would offer concessional rates for dial-up access to the Net.\n\n

Five navy men held for molesting woman in Mumbai

Five navy men held for molesting woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Five Indian Navy men have been arrested for allegedly molesting a young female banker before attacking her husband in a pub in suburban Khar in Mumbai, the police said on Monday.

Review: Asus Zenfone AR sets the bar very high for smartphones of the future

Review: Asus Zenfone AR sets the bar very high for smartphones of the future

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

It is priced at a whooping 49,999, but to justify that, it has top-notch specs, says Uttaran Das Gupta

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Smartwatch review: Fitbit Versa Lite vs Lenovo Ego

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Which one suits your budget and needs?

PIX: Shahid, Bachchans, Karan Johar attend style awards

PIX: Shahid, Bachchans, Karan Johar attend style awards

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Check out the star arrivals.

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

How Indians are coping with the fear of coronavirus

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

From Kutch to Itanagar, Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is only one emotion, it seems. Fear. Of coronavirus.

Sensex ends in red on F&O Expiry, Fed decision; metals, oil tumble

Sensex ends in red on F&O Expiry, Fed decision; metals, oil tumble

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Markets end in the red, midcaps in focus

Our heads hang in shame: PM on crimes against women

Our heads hang in shame: PM on crimes against women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

On the International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday denounced crimes against women, saying "our heads hang in shame", and announced that the government is setting up 'One-Stop-Centres' besides a helpline for those facing violence, abuse or harassment.

What ails India's airports?

What ails India's airports?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Union government decided to extend the e-TV facility to travellers in 150 countries.

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

India on edge before PM delivers 'important message'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Yet another surgical strike? India's Osama bin Laden moment? A fresh demonetisation exercise? What could it possibly be?

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Sensex ends 80 points lower, Nifty below 9,580

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market, was positive

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Pietersen backs for D/N format to save Test cricket

Apple sees first sales dip in 13 years as super-growth era falters

Apple sees first sales dip in 13 years as super-growth era falters

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Despite the slowdown, Apple remains the most profitable company in the S&P 500 and the most valuable publicly traded US tech company

Big Ben rings its final 12 bongs as 4-year repairs begin

Big Ben rings its final 12 bongs as 4-year repairs begin

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The 29 million (Rs 240 crore) restoration of the Big Ben was signed off in 2015 by the Commons Administration Committee.

'Who will feed us for three months?'

'Who will feed us for three months?'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Sheela Bhatt drives from New Delhi to Agra and Firozabad to capture the stories of an India under lockdown.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

'I'm now more inclined to forgive Savarkar for begging the Brits to let him out'

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Because the Andaman Islands are gorgeous!

Two women arrested in connection with Burdwan blast

Two women arrested in connection with Burdwan blast

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Two women were arrested and remanded to police custody for two weeks on Sunday in connection with the explosion at Khagragarh here that left two suspected militants dead.

2 suspected militants killed in blast in Burdwan

2 suspected militants killed in blast in Burdwan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Two suspected militants were killed and another was injured in an explosion in a house inhabited by them in Burdwan on Thursday.

Only 1 in 5 start-ups gives good return: Experts

Only 1 in 5 start-ups gives good return: Experts

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

The excitement around e-commerce is real but the valuations may be a bubble

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Bulandshahr rape victims move SC for FIR against Azam Khan, cops

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The mother-daughter duo has moved the Supreme Court seeking transfer of the case to Delhi besides registration of FIR against UP minister Azam Khan for his remarks.

BMW X3 M Sport: The most dynamically sound SUV in its class

BMW X3 M Sport: The most dynamically sound SUV in its class

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

For everyday use, the lower, 20d variant does fairly well, is a lot more efficient, and costs nearly Rs 10 lakh less!

Di Resta in P12 at Suzuka qualifying, Sutil 17

Di Resta in P12 at Suzuka qualifying, Sutil 17

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

Sahara Force India had mixed results in the qualifying for Japanese Grand Prix as Paul Di Resta qualified in 12th place while Adrian Sutil secured P17 but was pushed back to 20th on the grid following a grid-penalty.

Controversial Andhra DGP V Dinesh Reddy retires

Controversial Andhra DGP V Dinesh Reddy retires

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police V Dinesh Reddy, against whom a CBI probe is pending on charges of acquiring disproportionate assets, on Monday retired from service.

Army to help build FOB in Mumbai; 'will it fill potholes too?' asks Oppn

Army to help build FOB in Mumbai; 'will it fill potholes too?' asks Oppn

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The work on these bridges will be completed by January 31.

The Skoda Rapid facelift is a good C-segment sedan

The Skoda Rapid facelift is a good C-segment sedan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

How good a proposition is the facelifted Rapid? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.

Modi's ambitious UDAN plan hits air pocket

Modi's ambitious UDAN plan hits air pocket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

GMR-led Delhi Airport had accepted the government's request to shift UDAN flights to Hindon Air Force Base, but airlines say poor last mile connectivity will have to be dealt with first before starting operations

Goodbye to traditional weddings

Goodbye to traditional weddings

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

'Around the dawn of the millennium, it seemed that the sun was finally setting on these elaborate home weddings.' 'As the clamour for 'live' counters of grilled fish, pasta and khao suey grew, without even realising it, Gopal Pandey slowly started going out of fashion,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

The Jio effect? Vodafone India gets Rs 47,700-cr war chest

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

This equity capital infusion is the country's largest-ever FDI.

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

2 smartphone apps developed at Startup Village among 10 best

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Both are designed for safety of women.

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Economy: 'Modi's the right man for the job'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'The expectation was that Modi would become even bolder in his approach, and after only four months into his second term, we are starting to see evidence of this.'

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

AI, Jetlite suffered operating losses in 2012-13

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Jet Airways, IndiGo and GoAir achieved operating profits of Rs 122.6 crore (Rs 1.22 billion), Rs 795.8 crore (Rs 7.95 billion) and Rs 85.1 crore (Rs 851 million) respectively during the same period, Minister of State for Civil Aviation K C Venugopal said in reply to a question.