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Google bans adult content on Glassware following first porn app release

Google bans adult content on Glassware following first porn app release

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

The pornographic app would have enabled Google Glass wearers to watch pictures and videos filmed using the Glass, helpful for one-on-one interactions between adults possessing Glass, the CNN reports.

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

The stunning Mercedes Maybach is launched in 2 variants

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

The new flagship Maybach S 650 replaces the S 600 in India

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

The Samsung Galaxy A8+ is a star performer

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

And it is available at a competitive price!

An exceptional crossover SUV

An exceptional crossover SUV

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

A rich blend of technology and earthy materials giving the Lexus NX 300h a unique look.

Three years after Modi rattled DRDO, little has changed

Three years after Modi rattled DRDO, little has changed

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

In 2014, the prime minister criticised the communication gap between DRDO scientists, who remained ensconced in their laboratories, and the soldiers on the borders, says Ajai Shukla.

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Tata group R&D spend up at Rs 18,000 crore in FY15

Rediff.com4 May 2016

In 2013-14, the group spent Rs 2.5 per cent of its revenue or Rs 16,000 crore.

The most wow gadgets of 2017

The most wow gadgets of 2017

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

This is what tech head heaven looks like.

When Laxman was bowled at MCG by Modi's speech

When Laxman was bowled at MCG by Modi's speech

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The Australians found it difficult to breach VVS Laxman's defence during his playing days but on the same soil, it was Narendra Modi's speech that 'bowled' him over and he is confident that young India will achieve success under the Prime Minister's able leadership.

Photo ops can't substitute effective diplomacy: Cong on govt's foreign policy

Photo ops can't substitute effective diplomacy: Cong on govt's foreign policy

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The party, in a resolution adopted at its 84th plenary session, accused the National Democratic Alliance government of pursuing a foreign policy "bereft of focus and direction".

Will Tesla's drive into India electrify the market?

Will Tesla's drive into India electrify the market?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Tesla began taking orders for its $35,000 Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in April last year.

When iPhone photos become works of art

When iPhone photos become works of art

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

In the hands of skilled photographers, smartphones are capable of producing works of art - as these stunning images show. Now in its twelfth year, the iPhone Photography Awards competition aims to find the best photographs taken using just an iPhone. Every year since it was founded in 2007, the IPPAWARDS has selected the very best shots among thousands submitted by iPhone photographers from more than 140 countries around the world. This year's grand prize went to Gabriella Cigliano for a mesmerising image shot on an iPhone X of two young girls in Tanzania. Scroll down to take a look at the stunning photos that made the cut.

Review: Altered Carbon is superb!

Review: Altered Carbon is superb!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Devangshu Datta enjoyed the Netflix series thoroughly!

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

While hybrids, CNG and biofuels found favour in 2018 among many carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and Honda, others such as M&M and Tata Motors have shown full faith in electric vehicles.

'Gentle giant will be missed'

'Gentle giant will be missed'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Political leaders bid an emotional goodbye to Vajpayee.

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Shorts: Hockey India suspends 11 players after violence in Nehru Cup final

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Tough rules against graft made many come on one platform: Modi on his 4 yrs

Tough rules against graft made many come on one platform: Modi on his 4 yrs

Rediff.com26 May 2018

He said that his govt is moving on the correct path and the people have put their seal of approval on it.

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Unbelievable: Mumbai to Pune in 25 mins!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A pod-like vehicle, which can touch top speeds of close to 1,200 km an hour, will make this amazing feat possible.

Sensex ends 205 points lower; Nifty holds 8,500

Sensex ends 205 points lower; Nifty holds 8,500

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Private lenders were among the top losers along with RIL.

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

'Entrepreneurship in India is looked at with mistrust'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'I don't think Siddhartha has done anything wrong. He has not managed his debt well. In any case, he is not the best example of the system going wrong or the system pushing him hard. I think on that particular day, he was depressed and took an impulsive decision. It will be unfair to blame the system.'

The world's largest photograph is here!

The world's largest photograph is here!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Taken by an international team of photographers, this mind-boggling 365 gigapixel photo is made up of 70,000 images.

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

How a middle-class Delhi boy powered his way to Forbes 30 Under 30

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Tirthak Saha is living the American dream, but his work has a typically Indian context.

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Indian co dreams of halting Facebook-Google

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Bengaluru-based InMobi and Microsoft combine their powers to break the stranglehold of Google and Facebook in the digital advertising space.

Move over Innova Crysta, Mahindra Marazzo will soon be here!

Move over Innova Crysta, Mahindra Marazzo will soon be here!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Marazzo, The Innova Crysta competitor

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and humongous bikes. There was so much else that was happening too, says Rajesh Karkera.

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Jindal forges deal with DRDO for high-nitrogen steel

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The country's largest stainless steel maker Jindal Steel (Hisar) on Wednesday marked its foray into the defence sector by forging a pact with DRDO for transfer of technology relating to high-nitrogen steel for armour applications.

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

SC pulls up ASI for failing to take steps to protect Taj Mahal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The apex court also expressed concern over the historic monument being infected by insects and asked the authorities, including ASI, what steps they have taken to prevent this.

Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Look who's buying Tesla cars in India!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Tesla began taking orders for its Model 3 sedan from Indian customers in 2016 and caught the fancy of people like GOQii's Vishal Gondal, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma and venture capitalist Mahesh Murthy. Amid hints from Elon Musk, Alnoor Peermohamed reports on Tesla's Indian entry.

Reach out to innovators, help them with funds: Prez to banks

Reach out to innovators, help them with funds: Prez to banks

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

There are about 5.7 crore small entrepreneurs.

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the form of a more powerful engine from the XUV500.

How Suresh Prabhu got the Railways back on track

How Suresh Prabhu got the Railways back on track

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The national transporter is also mulling a hike in passenger fares in the Rail Budget next year to tide over the loss in passenger sector

Will Putin's India visit break the ice over 5th gen fighter jet

Will Putin's India visit break the ice over 5th gen fighter jet

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to New Delhi, Indian and Russian officials will be holding talks on the multi-billion dollar Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft joint project.

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of electric motor and combustion engine, which makes itself apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road.

Madrid Masters: Murray stuns king of clay Nadal

Madrid Masters: Murray stuns king of clay Nadal

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Andy Murray continued his remarkable run on clay.

5 super cool auto designs of the future

5 super cool auto designs of the future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

Investment in realty sector dips 65% in 2013

Investment in realty sector dips 65% in 2013

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Investment in real estate sector in India stood at $3.4 billion during 2012.

Sebi finds former Tata Finance MD guilty of illegal trades

Sebi finds former Tata Finance MD guilty of illegal trades

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Sebi ruled that Pendse has violated various provisions of the PFUTP Regulations and the Securities Contracts Regulation Act with his illegal transactions.

Tiananmen Square: 30 Years Later

Tiananmen Square: 30 Years Later

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Thirty years after the massacre at Tiananmen Square, coerced collective amnesia envelops the Chinese nation about that horrific event. Claude Arpi glances back at how the student uprising could have changed the Middle Kingdom forever had the Chinese Communist party not traveled on the route of martial law.

Can Parrikar overhaul defence procurement?

Can Parrikar overhaul defence procurement?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

As the DefenceExpo gets underway in Goa, Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd) says the proposed Defence Procurement Procedure 2016 should ensure that the Indian defence industry is on the path to design, develop and make in India.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.