News for 'gps'

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Ready for Balakot-type strike: New IAF chief

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

The Indian Air Force is monitoring the developments along the western front, he said.

'Headley selected landing site, targets for 26/11'

'Headley selected landing site, targets for 26/11'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley had taken boat trips around the Mumbai harbour in April 2008 and stored information of possible landing sites in a global positioning system (GPS) device later used by the LeT to carry out the 26/11 terror attacks, court documents have revealed. In a meeting with co-conspirators in Pakistan in March 2008, Headley discussed potential landing sites in Mumbai for a team of attackers that would arrive by sea.

Uttam's Take: 10 cheers for rail travellers!

Uttam's Take: 10 cheers for rail travellers!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Uttam Ghosh on how rail passengers will benefit from the Railway Budget.

A runoff is best for Afghanistan: Karzai

A runoff is best for Afghanistan: Karzai

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

On the arrival of additional troops, Karzai said that if their arrival contributed to better security for the Afghan people and since it would enhance the ability of the Afghan forces to defend their country then he was ready to consider it.

Dell, MTNL in pact to provide 3G wireless solution

Dell, MTNL in pact to provide 3G wireless solution

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

These connected-by-MTNL products would be available through Dell's distribution channels in Mumbai and Delhi very soon.

Check out the route of Train 18 - India's 1st engine-less train

Check out the route of Train 18 - India's 1st engine-less train

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

It will cover the 750-km route between Delhi and Varanasi at a maximum speed of 160kmph

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

26/11 terrorists had come from Karachi: FBI

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

In a crucial testimony, the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday told a special court trying the Mumbai terror attack case that Global Positioning System devices used by terrorists had indicated that they had come from Karachi.

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Total Dhamaal Review: Anil-Madhuri deserved a better film!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Total Dhamaal would be unwatchable without Madhuri's spunk and bossy swag playing off Anil Kapoor's bellyaching, bugged half's protests, says Sukanya Verma.

'If you don't innovate, you are dead'

'If you don't innovate, you are dead'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

In five years, Suyash Trivedi hopes to make AdScoot a diverse marketing company, offering an array of clutter breaking, innovative and economical marketing solutions.

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Is it a smartwatch or an upgraded fitness band? Veer Arjun Singh finds out.

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Want to get fit? These 7 apps will help

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

They take our fitness goals out of the constraints of time and space and find us everywhere we go, says Veer Arjun Singh.

'Supreme Court has not given clean chit to PM-CARES'

'Supreme Court has not given clean chit to PM-CARES'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'PM-CARES money is for the relief of citizens, so what is the secrecy then?' 'Why will it harm anyone if it is revealed where the money came from and where it is going?' 'What is there to hide?'

Southern ports on alert for LTTE activists

Southern ports on alert for LTTE activists

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Intercept inputs of a GPS wireless conversation between two LTTE operatives by the Research and Analysis Wing which is being analysed by Intelligence Bureau indicates LTTE cadre may try to sneak into India from Visakhapatanam port. And this might happen between May 1 and 2.

Now Pokemon Go on Apple watch

Now Pokemon Go on Apple watch

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Apple Watch Series 2 is swim proof.

You can call an auto on phone soon!

You can call an auto on phone soon!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Standing in the sun trying to waive down an auto and then haggling for the right fare could soon be a pass as 'auto-on-phone' service is set to start soon in New Delhi.

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Mobile TV hopefuls seek level playing field

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

Mobile TV -- basically an application that enables television services on handhelds such as mobiles, handheld TVs, car TV, GPS terminals, game devices, laptop PCs, and other portable devices -- is a step closer to seeing the light of day in India.

Want some great in-car entertainment?

Want some great in-car entertainment?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

All those who spend a lot of time on the road, gear up your cars with these Road Warrior essentials, spanning GPS navigation systems, in-car sound systems and Bluetooth devices.

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 6GB RAM?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Yes. While the Indian variant launched August 11 comes with 4GB RAM, Samsung is all charged up to release the 6GB variant in China on August 26.

Now, shoes with built-in sat-nav to guide you!

Now, shoes with built-in sat-nav to guide you!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Forget about fumbling through the map as you pound the streets while searching for your destination, for your shoes can now have a built-in satellite-navigation system that will guide you through the confusing passages and help you find your way about town.

15 facts you didn't know about Uber

15 facts you didn't know about Uber

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'Make every trip feel like an escape' says the Uber website. Ironically, it remains to be seen how the company can get away from this controversy.

Compute your way through traffic

Compute your way through traffic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Inrix navigation software gets its predictions about traffic congestion down to a science.

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Indian Army gets a logistical edge

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

The Indian Army has an inventory of over 500,000 items. At any time, the army has to be ready to rapidly deploy resources to various locations at short notice. Improved efficiency can occur with automation- and technology-based processes.

Varunastra joins the Navy; 9 things you must know

Varunastra joins the Navy; 9 things you must know

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

India has joined the list of eight countries having the capability to design and build such a system.

What you need to know about Jio's Phone 2, Giga Fiber and more...

What you need to know about Jio's Phone 2, Giga Fiber and more...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Jio announces an array of communication and entertainment devices.

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Highlights of the Railway Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday presented the Railway Budget.

5 steps for entrepreneurial success

5 steps for entrepreneurial success

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Here are some simple steps that most professionals can take, which would work out to be a stepping stone for your future start-ups.

Falling markets: 'I'm fed up of investing in SIPs'

Falling markets: 'I'm fed up of investing in SIPs'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

Should you continue investing in stocks and mutual fund SIPs even as Indian stock markets keep sliding every other day and there is gloom all around?

Nokia eyes larger share in India

Nokia eyes larger share in India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Nokia is targetting a bigger share in the domestic market, with integrated navigation services to its customers.

How to prevent exam scams

How to prevent exam scams

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

It had all the makings of a movie thriller. Students who paid a few lakh rupees were supplied with vanishing ink. Answer papers were intercepted on the way and corrected. No one would have been wiser had the perpetrators of the exam scam not gotten greedy.

Your address may soon be a six-digit number

Your address may soon be a six-digit number

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Locating an address using mobile global positioning system (GPS) will soon require you to key in just a six-digit code. Officials say the postal department is working on "Pin-Plus," a new pin code that will give the exact location of a house or an office. The code will help companies sort out mails between different departments and make delivery of bulk mails much easier.

Review: Is TicWatch C2 worth Rs 17,999?

Review: Is TicWatch C2 worth Rs 17,999?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The TicWatch C2 from a Chinese wearable maker Mobvoi is now officially available in India through its website and online retail partner Amazon.

Nokia N97: Is it worth the price?

Nokia N97: Is it worth the price?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

In 2008 Nokia launched the N96, which added more memory but was considered by some a rather disappointing successor. Now in the summer of 2009 Nokia has launched the N97, one of the most anticipated phones of the year. What makes the phone so special?

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Railways won't roll back dynamic pricing for premium trains

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Looking into the flexi-fare scheme in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains introduced in September 2016, the CAG stated that occupancy in all classes except the sleeper class in Duronto decreased.

GSAT-15, India's latest communications satellite, launched successfully

GSAT-15, India's latest communications satellite, launched successfully

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

A high power satellite, GSAT-15 is being inducted into the INSAT/GSAT system. GSAT-15 carries a total of 24 communication transponders in Ku-band as well as a GPS-Aided GEO Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) payload operating in L1 and L5 bands.

Nandan Nilekani invests in RailYatri

Nandan Nilekani invests in RailYatri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The app uses a traveller's mobile GPS to predict a train's delay.

Why you don't need a new iPhone

Why you don't need a new iPhone

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The new iPhone may be faster and cheaper, but software--not hardware--will be the star.

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Delhi: Ola cab driver arrested for allegedly molesting Belgian woman

Rediff.com8 May 2016

After stepping out of the cab near South East Delhi's C R Park area, she informed the police about the incident at around 10 pm, the police said.

Now race with Hamilton from your sofa!

Now race with Hamilton from your sofa!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

F1 racing fans could soon compete against racing aces like Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher, and that too sitting in the comfort of their living room, thanks to a new game developed by a company from the Netherlands. Read on to learn more.

Akshaya Patra takes tech help to better feed 1,761,734 children a day

Akshaya Patra takes tech help to better feed 1,761,734 children a day

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Its newly-built Jigani kitchen in Bengaluru is piloting the use of technologies such as data analytics, blockchain and Internet of Things to speed up the huge volume of its operations while ensuring strict quality control, reports Samreen Ahmad.