News for 'feature phones'

Why Microsoft is betting big on Rs 1500-Nokia phone

Why Microsoft is betting big on Rs 1500-Nokia phone

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

With handsets like the Nokia 130, Microsoft is seeing a tremendous potential to deliver the experience of a 'mobile-first' world to people seeking their first device.

Women Voters: The Rising Power Transforming Politics

Women Voters: The Rising Power Transforming Politics

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'Women' as a political constituency appears to be an idea that has come of age. It is changing India in ways that we only dimly understand, asserts Aditi Phadnis.

A Night Outside The ICU

A Night Outside The ICU

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

My patient was my 86-year-old father hospitalised for the first time in his life.

Maha Kumbh Mela: Meet the seer who has not bathed for 32 yrs

Maha Kumbh Mela: Meet the seer who has not bathed for 32 yrs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The 57-year-old has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela due to his height, which is a little more than three feet.

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Why I Rejected An Offer From Google

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

The journey of life will always come with its temptations; it is the ability to stick to your goal that will eventually lead you to success. A fascinating excerpt from Manish Vij's must-read book, Brick by Brick.

The First Hostages-Prisoners Swap

The First Hostages-Prisoners Swap

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced as they reunited with loved ones after the hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel.

Far Out: Check out what's new from Apple's iPhone 14 event

Far Out: Check out what's new from Apple's iPhone 14 event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Apple 'Far Out' event, which was one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, finally happened on Wednesday, bringing new gadgets galore including new iPhones, new watches and new AirPods. However, for those who missed it, worry not, here's the roundup.

Even Kings Take Pix On Their Phones!

Even Kings Take Pix On Their Phones!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk embarked on a jungle safari at Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Sunday.

Top 5 Wi-Fi phones under Rs 4,000

Top 5 Wi-Fi phones under Rs 4,000

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

With smartphones becoming cheaper there are many options that offer Wi-Fi connectivity. Here are a few that you can look at.

Mukesh Ambani for urgent policy steps to make 2G 'part of history'

Mukesh Ambani for urgent policy steps to make 2G 'part of history'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Earlier, Ambani had announced that RIL's telecom arm Jio will strive to make India free of 2G by migrating from feature phones to an affordable smartphone.

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Why Kerala Opposes Sand Sea Mining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.

'Murderers Are The Most Reliable People'

'Murderers Are The Most Reliable People'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'It would be difficult for us to run jails if it wasn't for murderers.'

Over 250 reunited with families in Kumbh Mela

Over 250 reunited with families in Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The first day of the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj saw over 250 individuals separated from their families in the dense crowd reunited thanks to the efficient measures taken by the fair administration. However, some attendees, including an elderly woman and a family of 13, are still searching for their loved ones despite the efforts of authorities who have deployed dedicated "Bhula-Bhatka" camps, police assistance centers, and digital tools to help reunite families.

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

'Social engineering and deepfakes are only going to increase'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

'The use of AI, especially genAI is only going to get worse, especially in an enterprise ecosystem.'

'China To Gain Most From Trade Wars'

'China To Gain Most From Trade Wars'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'If you compare the data from 2017 and 2023 of the US imports from the world and China, you will see that the US was a complete loser in the trade war, and China was a complete gainer.'

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revamps tariff structure

Ahead of Modi-Trump meet, India revamps tariff structure

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Anticipating US action on tariffs, India seems to have made the first move by revamping its tariff structure by reducing the slabs to eight rates, points out Mukesh Butani.

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out how much you know about the Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan starrer.

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

How To Stay Safe From UPI Frauds

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Link your UPI app to a separate bank account or wallet that has only a limited sum.

Dixon Technologies: Q4FY24 performance disappoints, valuation rich

Dixon Technologies: Q4FY24 performance disappoints, valuation rich

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Dixon Technologies' January-March quarter (Q4) results came in well below expectations, but the potential for signing up a new mobile client, and plans for backward integration into display manufacturing kept investors happy. Dixon's Q4FY24 revenue grew 52 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 4,660 crore, below Street consensus, due to weakness in consumer electronics (Rs 890 crore) and home appliances (Rs 294 crore) segments.

Local language support in phones after July

Local language support in phones after July

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Government was trying to notify the regulations by the end of this year but the initiative was delayed by issues raised by handset makers

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

'May All Know The Greatness Of India'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Many ordinary citizens are drawn to by a sense of history and India's remarkable journey from bondage to freedom which culminated in this monumental building.

Top 18: Latest phones and tablets that rock our world!

Top 18: Latest phones and tablets that rock our world!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

In the month of May, 18 mobile devices -- smartphones, feature phones and tablets -- were launched in the country in the price range of Rs 2,000 to Rs 44,000.

TVs, Laptops, Phones May Cost More

TVs, Laptops, Phones May Cost More

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The reason? Price of open cell panels has gone up 15%. One of the main components in the manufacturing of TV sets, open cells contribute to 60%-65% of the manufacturing cost.

Look, a feature film on my phone!

Look, a feature film on my phone!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

'A Big Sound Like That Of A Bomb'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'The facility works on Apple's iPhone and everything is damaged -- CNC machines, computers and CCTVs worth crores.'

'Afzal Guru Sang A Song Before He Was Hanged'

'Afzal Guru Sang A Song Before He Was Hanged'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'...an hour before he was hanged from the film Badal, 'Apne liye jiye toh kya jiye'... 'I saw eight hangings -- Ranga and Billa, Maqbool Bhat, Kartar Singh and Ujagar Singh (Dr N S Jain murder case), Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh (Indira Gandhi assassination case) and Afzal Guru.'

'Am Playing Someone Very Different From Me'

'Am Playing Someone Very Different From Me'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Each film is a lifetime's worth of experience and I've learnt so much from all of the films I've done.'

Palak, Alaya's Perfect Mirror Selfie

Palak, Alaya's Perfect Mirror Selfie

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

In a world where social media reigns supreme, celebrities have turned everyday moments into glimpses of their lives.

All We Imagine As Poetry

All We Imagine As Poetry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Did anyone else get the feeling that AWIAL -- despite being ostensibly based in the Mumbai of today -- is actually set in a Neverland of Solemnity?' asks Sreehari Nair.

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

NPCI Lists Digital Scam Warning Signs

NPCI Lists Digital Scam Warning Signs

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

UPI-related frauds have accounted for a cumulative loss of Rs 2,145 crore across 2.7 million reported incidents.

Will India Have A Peace Keeping Role In Ukraine?

Will India Have A Peace Keeping Role In Ukraine?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

A peace keeping role for India is a distinct possibility. Indian military has both the numbers and experience to carry out this job, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (Retd).

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

Avoid Mini Trade Deal With US

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

The Budget has given signals that India is sensitive to the US needs and willing to walk the extra mile, but if need be, we should respond in equal measure as a sovereign nation, notes Ajay Srivastava.

Will JioPhone prove to be a TV disruptor?

Will JioPhone prove to be a TV disruptor?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Competitive price will face stiff challenge from incumbents such as DD Free Dish

Multimedia, 3G phones at Rs 1,800

Multimedia, 3G phones at Rs 1,800

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Come early 2007, a mobile user will get a feature-rich multimedia phone that even supports 3G applications by paying less than Rs 1,800

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

India's smartphone market grew by three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in volume in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year 2024, while its value surged by 12 per cent Y-o-Y to reach an all-time record for a single quarter, according to a report by research firm Counterpoint. The value growth was driven by an ongoing premiumisation trend, while the increase in volume was driven by an earlier onset of the festival season compared to the previous year.

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

'Pakistan Has Come A Long Way Since March 3, 2009'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

'International cricket is incomplete without Pakistan.'

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Jio's low-cost 4G phone beats rivals in non-metro circles

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Jio's adjusted gross revenue share went up by 7 percentage points in Q2FY18-19 over the previous quarter in the circles of the C category.

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

'We Expect 1 Million Start Ups By 2035'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Binary fission will happen -- startups will lead to more startups.'