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Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Sizzling hot: Most popular smartphones in 2015

Rediff.com27 May 2015

They belong to different budget segments but when it comes to features and looks these seven stand out in the crowd.

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Should you buy the Moto Z for Rs 40k?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

If you think you should then please keep another Rs 42,000 handy to buy the modular camera, projector, speaker and battery pack, that will justify your purchase

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Whether it is Cupertino or Redmond or California, Artificial Intelligence is the new mantra for tech companies, and Google too is betting big on AI for its newest phones Pixel and Pixel XL.

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Can HTC 10 take on Samsung Galaxy S7?

Rediff.com4 May 2016

HTC surely has armed its latest flagship to teeth, and with Samsung Galaxy S7 already having a head start, all this firepower bodes well for HTC. Having said that, it will be interesting to see how the HTC 10 is priced, says Himanshu Juneja

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A5 for Rs 28,500?

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy A5 for Rs 28,500?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Samsung is ready with refreshed Galaxy A handsets for the year 2016, but neither the absence of Marshmallow nor an iffy OS performance of the new Galaxy A5 can be ignored, says Himanshu Juneja

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Xiaomi Mi Max 2 review: Jack of all, master of none

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The Mi Max 2 has a bit of many things, but fails to show perfection in any one department.

The best smartphones money can buy

The best smartphones money can buy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

If you have a budget of just under Rs 50,000, usher in the New Year with these beauties.

What's so special about iPhone SE!

What's so special about iPhone SE!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With the 4-inch iPhone Special Edition (SE), Apple is trying to entice the owners of Apple phones like the 4s, 5, 5s and even the 5c to opt for an upgrade. But the pricing has gone horribly wrong, says Himanshu Juneja

Government adopts UPA's Aadhaar Bill

Government adopts UPA's Aadhaar Bill

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

The Bill neither plans to make the Aadhar mandatory or limit its issuance to citizens.

Are India's tiger numbers inflated?

Are India's tiger numbers inflated?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

How many tigers are there in India?

'Narasimha Rao pushed reforms through stealth'

'Narasimha Rao pushed reforms through stealth'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Political scientist Vinay Sitapati explores the role played by the then Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao in steering the reforms through in his new book Half Lion.

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

'Former Pakistani ISI chief admitted to their role in Mumbai attack'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

In his latest book 'Playing to the Edge', Michael Hayden, the former CIA director said that Pasha had conceded that some of the powerful spy agency's retired members were engaged in training those involved in the heinous crime but refused to take action.

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Ryan child murder: SIT teams search school campus

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

The SIT clicked photos and shot videos of the suspected places to examine the nature of the crime again.

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Is India ready for Samsung Galaxy S8?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Ashish Narsale asks if you will be able to hold this bezel-less flagship phone on the road or juggle it in a train, like you do with other phones, or share memory-heavy 4k videos?

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Should you buy the LG V20 for Rs 55k?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Despite some niggles, LG's fagship V20 is feature loaded and definitely worthy, says Himanshu Juneja

Stylish Galaxy Alpha: Most attractive phone from Samsung

Stylish Galaxy Alpha: Most attractive phone from Samsung

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Sleek, classy, elegant and handy, the Alpha scores high on design.

Apple's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Apple's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

It see modest improvements such as a fingerprint sensor.

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Aadhaar not must, says Centre as Opposition forces RS adjournment

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Venkaiah Naidu said Aadhaar will not be made mandatory till the entire population gets such cards or UID numbers.

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

With the release of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has catapulted itself into a position where it can compete against the big boys of the mobile phone industry with consummate ease.

'Media reporting massive lay-offs is wrong'

'Media reporting massive lay-offs is wrong'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'We are in touch independently with leading players, and they are denying it as well.' 'The Indian digital footprint is rising, creating new opportunities.'

OnePlus 3 leaps into the big league

OnePlus 3 leaps into the big league

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

6GB RAM, 16MP camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor... Himanshu Juneja reviews the OnePlus 3

Apple's pressure-based screens promise a world beyond cold glass

Apple's pressure-based screens promise a world beyond cold glass

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The fresh iPhones, unveiled on Wednesday, incorporate a version of the Force Touch technology already in some Apple laptop touchpads and its watches.

SC upholds Aadhaar, says it's not needed for cellphones, banks

SC upholds Aadhaar, says it's not needed for cellphones, banks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The apex court's five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said Aadhaar is meant to help benefits reach the marginalised sections of the society and takes into account the dignity of people not only from personal but also from community point of view.

10 things you must know about HTC One X9

10 things you must know about HTC One X9

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Himanshu Juneja finds out what the handset has to offer

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those looking for a dash of thrill

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Sheena Bora Trial: 'I suspected murder'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Many pictures showed The Skeleton Named Sheena. For the purpose of the photographs, the skeleton had been re-assembled and looked straight at the camera.

Modi needs to calm down India's north east urgently

Modi needs to calm down India's north east urgently

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

'If the nub of India's sensitivity over the Chinese presence in Doklam is the enhanced threat to the Siliguri Corridor, a vital link to the northeast, does it serve the national purpose to have the districts along it, and then much of the tribal northeast, in turmoil?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Hey beautiful!

Hey beautiful!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

HTC has always wowed the audience with its slick and beautiful designing of its phones. Anybody taking a look at HTC One M9+ will not think otherwise either.

At Rs 53k, is the LG G5 overpriced?

At Rs 53k, is the LG G5 overpriced?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The price tag of Rs 52,990 seems a bit off. Samsung Galaxy S7 has positioned itself as the flagship to beat, and with the very capable HTC 10 on the prowl, LG should have been proactive and imaginative with the pricing. A price tag of Rs 45,000 would have truly given the fillip to the first modular phone in the market, says Himanshu Juneja

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Here's how Micromax is taking on rivals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

A look at Canvas Nitro A310, and you could get a fair idea as to why Micromax's growth is not surprising.

Ten 2018 Films I didn't like

Ten 2018 Films I didn't like

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Sreehari Nair is *not* impressed by this lot of films at all.

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'Parents, grandparents, candidates, academicians -- almost all the stakeholders have a view on it, so any change is hard to bring about.'

OnePlus 2 is not a 'flagship killer'

OnePlus 2 is not a 'flagship killer'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

But if one can grab an invite, OnePlus 2 is the best smatphone within the sub-Rs 25,000 budget.

10 things you must know about Samsung Galaxy A8

10 things you must know about Samsung Galaxy A8

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

To begin with, the Galaxy A8 is Samsung's slimmest smartphone yet...

An expert's take on CAT 2015

An expert's take on CAT 2015

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Did the student-friendly changes introduced this year work for the aspirants?

Classic: Best phone from the BlackBerry family

Classic: Best phone from the BlackBerry family

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

In the Classic, QWERTY lovers might have finally found a device to look up to.

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The plane that crashed in Colombia virtually wiping out an entire Brazilian football team was running out of fuel, had no electrical power, and was preparing for an emergency landing, according to the pilot's final words. The disaster on Monday night killed 71 people and sent shock waves round the global football world. Only six on board the LAMIA Bolivia charter flight survived, including three of the Chapecoense football squad en route to the biggest game in their history: the Copa Sudamericana final.

Best smartphones to buy this festive season

Best smartphones to buy this festive season

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Google's new Nexus models are hands down the show-stealers of the season.

Study Abroad: How to have a stress-free immigration

Study Abroad: How to have a stress-free immigration

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Apart from answering all these questions confidently, it is suggested that you keep all the relevant documents along with tickets and passport handy.

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

SHOCKING! Aadhaar gives OUR personal info to foreign firms

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

'The most valuable personal sensitive information of present and future citizens has been made available to foreign data firms and governments and non-State actors for all time to come,' says Gopal Krishna.