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NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

NCB witness Gosavi arrested in Pune, sent to custody till Nov 5

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Gosavi's photos and videos with actor Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan went viral on social media after the NCB's raid.

TTK Prestige,India's kitchen 'king' aims to double capacity by FY21

TTK Prestige,India's kitchen 'king' aims to double capacity by FY21

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The company has also set a target of achieving Rs 5,000 crore in the next four years, while for the current fiscal the company expect around 15-18 per cent growth in revenue.

BSNL fails to get security nod for ILD gadget

BSNL fails to get security nod for ILD gadget

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has failed to get security clerance from security agencies for its monitoring equipment installed in the International Long Distance Network, a glitch that may further delay the PSU's ILD entry.

How smart is Sony?

How smart is Sony?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

To take on competition from Motorola, Samsung and Apple, Sony recently launched two wearable devices: Smartwatch 3 and Smartband Talk. Shruti Puri finds out their worth

Firstlook: Nokia Asha 303

Firstlook: Nokia Asha 303

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

A quick take on the key features of Nokia Asha 303, the latest from Nokia in the Asha series.

Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Alert along LoC after Pak's ISI uses drones to drop weapons

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The terrorists holed up in the Kashmir valley have been facing acute shortage of arms and ammunition and they are desperately looking for some help from across the border for the same.

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

'What makes Waze so important to the powers that be?'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

'Every man in the hot seat needs trusted cops to grind their axe with political opponents.' 'And that's what explains Waze's importance; him investigating the fake TRP scandal, his arrest of TV journalist Arnab Goswami, and heading the investigation into the Antilia bomb scare case.'

Give up already! Samsung's new camera phone is botched up

Give up already! Samsung's new camera phone is botched up

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Samsung Galaxy K zoom is chunky. Many of its features will make users cringe and lament about compromises Samsung has made, apart from its poor battery life and not so stellar display

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

PHOTOS: Bendable phones, foldable screens and digital paper

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Appreciate the fact that you are living through a great age for technology. Who knows where we'll be in ten, twenty, or even fifty years from now?

How good is the Honor 6x phone?

How good is the Honor 6x phone?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

At Rs 15,999, it's quite a steal, but does it offer anything extraordinary?

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The glory of some of the tablets in the market will be stolen following the entrance of Amazon's Kindle Fire, not including Apple's iPad of course. Amazon and Kindle are trusted names which is exactly what other tablet computers lack. Still, let me point out top alternatives to Kindle Fire in this article.

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Kerala's strategy helped contain Covid first wave: Ex-health minister

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The former minister said even days before the Centre issued guidelines and protocols in identifying and containing the disease, the state commenced its preparations to fight the possible outbreak of the disease.

UP engineer abused 50 kids for 10 years, arrested

UP engineer abused 50 kids for 10 years, arrested

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

He is believed to have told that he was silently operating in the adjoining districts of Hamirpur, Banda and Chitrakoot for last 10 years preying upon poor children between 5-16 years of age, the officials said.

How good is the Coolpad Cool 1?

How good is the Coolpad Cool 1?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Coolpad Cool 1 offers great performance without compromising on battery life.

Olympics: Tokyo heat roasts outdoor athletes amid heat-stroke risk

Olympics: Tokyo heat roasts outdoor athletes amid heat-stroke risk

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The Tokyo Games, from July 23 to Aug. 8, coincide with the year's hottest weather in Tokyo where the temperature can rise to 35 degree Celsius (95F) or more. The 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics were held in October.

VOTE: How much will YOU spend on a tablet PC

VOTE: How much will YOU spend on a tablet PC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Starting today we launch a Gadgets and Gaming poll to ask you, our readers, how much you are willing to spend on gadgets. Today, tell us about what tablet PC would you buy.

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

How to set parental controls in Google Playstore

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Worried about what your child may download when you are not around?

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Doorstep delivery is the biggest opportunity thrown open by COVID crisis

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Footfalls will invariably come down to a trickle even after lockdown restrictions go away, and the only way to prevent someone else from poaching your consumer is to go down to the consumer herself. Consumers will prefer products and services to be delivered to their doorstep, hygienically and safely.

Now, HTC Pulse free with a one-year contract

Now, HTC Pulse free with a one-year contract

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Here's a quick round up of the latest and hottest happenings in the world of gadgets and gaming this week.

Tech news: Galaxy gets better, Twitter faster!

Tech news: Galaxy gets better, Twitter faster!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Here's a quick round up of the latest and hottest happenings in the world of gadgets and gaming this week.

Make it last longer: Apps for better battery life

Make it last longer: Apps for better battery life

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Five apps to improve the performance of your smarthphone

'As a woman, I don't fall in love with gadgets'

'As a woman, I don't fall in love with gadgets'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Zenith top boss Devita Saraf tells us what it is to be a woman in a man's world. Here's what it takes for a young Turk like her to run a family business that dates back to pre-liberalised India.

Top 5 affordable laptops in India

Top 5 affordable laptops in India

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Feature-rich, portable and yet they deliver decent performance.

CRPF chief seeks better weapons from Indian defence firms

CRPF chief seeks better weapons from Indian defence firms

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Import of gadgets and weapons for the security forces is "not a happy situation" as foreign manufacturers do not meet Indian requirements in an optimal fashion, the CRPF chief on Friday said.

33 NDRF teams deployed in Maharashtra, Gujarat for cyclone Nisarga

33 NDRF teams deployed in Maharashtra, Gujarat for cyclone Nisarga

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

An NDRF team has a strength of about 45 personnel and each unit is equipped with tree and pole cutters, communication gadgets, inflatable boats and a small basic medical unit.

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 15,000

Top 5 smartphones under Rs 15,000

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

These come with 1GHz processors, great cameras, build quality and battery power.

BEWARE of these Valentine's Day scams

BEWARE of these Valentine's Day scams

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Cyber-criminals are lurking on the web to loot you this Valentine's Day!

Look: India's FIRST quad-core smartphone at Rs 11k

Look: India's FIRST quad-core smartphone at Rs 11k

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The Indian market is expected to see launch of the first quad-core smartphone, S1 Titanium, in first week of February by Karbonn Mobiles.

Lessons learnt after losing an iPad at an airport

Lessons learnt after losing an iPad at an airport

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

7 valuable lessons Vaihayasi Pande Daniel learnt after she forgot her iPad at Raipur airport.

Slimmer, powerful gizmos line up for 2013

Slimmer, powerful gizmos line up for 2013

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

The year 2012 saw users transitioning from feature phones to smartphones as they moved from just talking and texting to tweeting, networking socially and shopping with increasing mobile Internet penetration and lower data tariffs.

Shah visits BSF HQ; reviews ops along Pak, Bangladesh border

Shah visits BSF HQ; reviews ops along Pak, Bangladesh border

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

In his first visit to BSF HQ after taking over as home minister, Shah was given a presentation on BSF deployment along Pak, Bangladesh borders.

Why you shouldn't give your kid too many toys!

Why you shouldn't give your kid too many toys!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Here's why you need to think twice before spending too much money on your kids.

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Studying through Karaoke? This teen's fun invention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

When the pandemic affected education, 17-year-old Arshya Gaur found a way to harness the power of technology and find a different way to bring education to her students.

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

ASK DR JAIN: Have dark circles under my eyes, please help!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Tackle your hair and skin problems with expert help from Dr Dinesh Jain.

7 simple tips to SAVE more money

7 simple tips to SAVE more money

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Rediff reader Tushar Kulkarni, 40 from Dombivali shared some valuable tips.

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

IM terrorists learnt bomb-making in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

Judge Vyas observed that it was for the first time that a dozen persons were being convicted for conspiring in a terror attack before they could do any damage.

The Nokia 3310 is back!

The Nokia 3310 is back!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Do we have to say more? An icon of a phone for many, this retro phone is back with a bang, says Ashish Narsale.

WFH: Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers. Check it out!

WFH: Vacuum cleaners, dishwashers. Check it out!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Sweeping, swabbing, dusting, the dishes -- and the day ends in exhaustion even before it begins. So, it is no wonder that gadgets that can help ease the pressure are in hot demand, notes Pavan Lall.

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Touch Bar in place of the function keys brings the convenience of the touchscreen (of iPhones and iPads) to the MacBook. And that's not all. Abhik Sen lists the many reasons why he considers the Apple MacBook Pro a great notebook computer to have.

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Review: Should you buy the new Apple AirPods?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

For Rs 14,900 (Rs 18,900 with the wireless charging case), they are a great gadget, says Veer Arjun Singh, but he has a few concerns.