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Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Swiss not on Easy Street but headed in right direction

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Switzerland may not be on the World Cup Easy Street after a draw with mighty Brazil but coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Thursday he believes his team is headed down the right avenue as they prepare to face Serbia in a Group E clash.

How India story is losing sheen with PE investors

How India story is losing sheen with PE investors

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

About 75 India-focused funds have hit the road to raise nearly $50 billion.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Pak drone loaded with arms shot down by BSF along IB

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

This is the first such incident in Jammu region when a drone carrying arms and explosives was shot down by the BSF, frustrating Pakistan's attempt to smuggle weapons into the Union Territory using the hexacopter.

US drops largest non-nuclear bomb on Islamic State

US drops largest non-nuclear bomb on Islamic State

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

The military used a GBU-43 bomb -- which weighs a staggering 9,525 kg -- and the radius from the blast is believed to more than 300 metres.

Airstrips for Northeast

Airstrips for Northeast

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The move was being made considering the poor flight services in the region comprising Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, Planning Commission member B K Chaturvedi said.

Kejriwal promises hike in fares, other sops for auto-wallahs

Kejriwal promises hike in fares, other sops for auto-wallahs

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced annual revision of auto fares based on inflation, provision for training of drivers by transport department and relaxation in some of the rules for them.

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

After Uri, terrorists attack army camp in J-K's Langate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

"Around 5 am, militants opened firing on an army camp at Langate in Kupwara district, which was retaliated by the alert jawans," an army official said.

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

80% commuters prefer Ola, Uber to regular taxis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

65% of respondents find surge pricing by aggregators burdensome.

Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan fishermen; Rs 6 cr nets damaged

Indian fishermen attacked by Lankan fishermen; Rs 6 cr nets damaged

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

About 30 to 40 fishermen were attacked allegedly by their Sri Lankan counterparts off Kodiakarai coast.

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Jammu toll attack: Terrorists carried ready-to-use IED

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The JeM terrorists also carried 'armoured piercing steel core ammunition' which can go through Level 3 protection bulletproof vehicles that police and other security forces use, they said. The ammunition was in large quantity and could have posed a grave threat, top police officials said.

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer sentenced to life imprisonment

Rediff.com5 May 2018

In March this year, Adam Purinton, 52, had pleaded guilty to the charges of murdering Kuchibhotla.

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

V-Day: Amazing gadgets your partner will LOVE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale presents a list of gadgets that will fit your budget and instantly impress your bae.

'India is more transparent than China'

'India is more transparent than China'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Matthew M Smith, managing director, Abbott Capital, says that Indian general partners (GPs) are more willing to talk portfolios, both good and bad, in the initial meetings.

ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

ISRO's exclusive satellite to help MHA secure borders

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The move is part of recommendations made by a task force on the use of space technology in improving border management which have been accepted by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Do we really care about our Covid warriors?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

'Everyone wants that doctors should fight from the frontlines of the pandemic, but there's no reaction from the government when they fall ill or even die because of it.'

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

With 2,700 exhibitors, this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcases some of the world's hottest gadgets.

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Top 9 tablet PCs under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com30 Aug 2011

If you are searching for low cost tablets in India, you must be aware of the fact that most of these products come along with some truly great features, such as GPS, Wi-Fi and 3G. Therefore, the low price tags do not relate to low quality. Here, then, is a list of nine most affordable tablets that are available in India these days.

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Have bike-sharing firms hit a dead end in India?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

In India, many cities lack bicycle lanes and proper pavements. This, coupled with heavily congested roads, creates a danger to cyclists. Furthermore, the low costs of bicycles may make it more economical to buy than to rent.

Relax norms on dropping women home: BPOs

Relax norms on dropping women home: BPOs

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Facing problems in implementing the order on dropping women employees home, the BPO industry has asked Delhi Police to define night shifts, relax norms on door-step dropping and allow installation of GPS on call centre vehicles in a phased manner.

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

'Big Boss vs Chhota Bheem': BJP, Congress spar over data breach

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Hitting out at Gandhi, the BJP said it was his party's app that was sharing user data with his friends in Singapore.

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

NIA releases Pakistani suspects held over Uri attack

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

It was initially suspected that the two youths acted as guides for the Uri attackers.

ATM transaction charges may rise

ATM transaction charges may rise

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Interchange fee is the amount charged by ATM operators for every transaction.

Sadak 2 review

Sadak 2 review

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Between phony philosophical musings and Abbas-Mustan level of believe-it-or-not twists, Sadak 2 dodders towards its dead end destination, notes Sukanya Verma.

The Family Man 2 review

The Family Man 2 review

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Manoj Bajpayee simply lives, and loves, the role -- of a man who life is fast passing by, and who continues to live the lie of a simple government servant, observes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

All's not well with hybrid cars

All's not well with hybrid cars

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Hybrids and electric cars emit high electromagnetic radiation

India to launch sat-based navigation system GAGAN

India to launch sat-based navigation system GAGAN

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

GAGAN or the GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation to be launched by Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel would not only help the civil aviation sector but also help in marine navigation, search and rescue operations, rail and road transport, survey and mapping as well as precision farming.

Getting lost in airports, malls? Here's a solution!

Getting lost in airports, malls? Here's a solution!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

A number of start-up companies in the United States are charting the interiors of shopping malls, convention centres and airports to keep mobile phone users from getting lost as they walk around.

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Remembering Kargil: 'Bombs on Target!'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

One can only imagine how it is at the receiving end of the bomb. The sound is deafening, splinters and rocks fly like missiles and the blast sucks in the air around asphyxiating everyone. The shock waves can be felt for miles around.

The cheapest octa-core phone is here!

The cheapest octa-core phone is here!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

We give you five reasons to buy the Wickedleak Wammy One if you are looking to buy a smartphone under Rs 10,000.

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers across care homes and public transport at 11 am local time. So far 82 NHS staff are known to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, including many with their roots in India.

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Meet Team Lioness: Kenya's all-female park rangers

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

On the sweeping plains at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, a group of female wildlife rangers is making history by defying patriarchal norms.

Check out these navigation devices!

Check out these navigation devices!

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

With mobile phones and laptops boasting of embedded maps and GPS features, one would think that personal navigation devices (PND) would make a graceful exit from the market.

Rediff picks minority stake in Imere Tech

Rediff picks minority stake in Imere Tech

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Imere brings location-awareness to applications and provides a host of comprehensive geospatial features for cutting-edge mobile and Internet location-based services.

One more video surfaces in Gurdaspur terror attack

One more video surfaces in Gurdaspur terror attack

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

As investigators continued their probe into Monday's terror strike, one more video surfaced on Wednesday showing three armed men in combat uniforms walking on a road, minutes before the attack on police station in Gurdaspur.

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Jama Masjid email traced to Norway: Chidambaram

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The server from which an e-mail was sent a few hours after Sunday's Jama Masjid firing incident has been traced to Norway, Home Minister P Chidambaram said.

9 unlikely places in India to spot a Pokemon

9 unlikely places in India to spot a Pokemon

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Millennials are flocking to places of worship, graveyards and parks, armed with their smartphones, to collect Pokemons.

World Bank to extend $1.5 bn support to Swachh Bharat Mission

World Bank to extend $1.5 bn support to Swachh Bharat Mission

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

The Cabinet on Wednesday approved $1.5 billion (about Rs 9,000 crore) World Bank support for the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in rural areas.