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When will governments wake up to the terror threat?

When will governments wake up to the terror threat?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'It is strange that a country like India, which had gone through crisis after crisis resulting from militancy, insurgency and terrorist attacks, should still be practising ad hocism in managing its security imperatives,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and former member of the Joint Intelligence Council.

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

At Rs 32k, Nexus 5X is no match for Moto X Style

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

With a passable built material, and decent battery back up, the chances of the phone commanding premium price dwindled quite early. Anybody with a budge of thirty thousand plus will gladly go for something more worthy like Moto X Style

How Arun Jain built his fortune with Polaris

How Arun Jain built his fortune with Polaris

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

After selling Polaris to Virtusa, Arun Jain will focus on Intellect Design, play the role of mentor and angel investor, and pursue his interests in healthcare and education.

No more curves for LG!

No more curves for LG!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

LG made official its latest line up -- the V series -- by unveiling the LG V10 mobile phone and interestingly the company decided to do away with the curved screen.

Will you pay Rs 43k for this Oppo?

Will you pay Rs 43k for this Oppo?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The Oppo N3 lacks the punch for its premium pricing and one could rather go for Sony Xperia Z3 and save some cash for accessories, says Himanshu Juneja

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

'The change from pessimism to confidence is a major achievement'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

'This has to be seen in the context not only of the legacy we inherited, but also of global economic weakness.'
'If after inheriting the very bad situation we have reached this level despite consecutive years of drought and no growth in the world economy, it is no accident.' 'It is a result of the sound macro economic policies followed by this government.' 'We have eschewed populism and stuck to a path of fiscal prudence.'

Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Few things that are holding back Aadhaar

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

AAdhar cannot be successful unless there is proper coordination at the helm.

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'The armed forces have been given clear indication that they have to give priority to Make in India and indigenisation and dependence on foreign source should be reduced.' 'Almost Rs 90,000 crores contracts have been signed during my tenure. Another almost Rs 70,000 crores are in the pipeline.'

Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first 4K smartphone

Xperia Z5 Premium is the world's first 4K smartphone

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Along with the Xperia Z5 Premium, Sony also unveiled the Xperia Z5 Compact and Xperia Z5 on the sidelines of IFA 2015 in Berlin and it would be an under statement to say that the technology giant swept the viewers off their feet, says Himanshu Juneja

Modi launches Jan Dhan scheme, 1.5 cr bank accounts opened

Modi launches Jan Dhan scheme, 1.5 cr bank accounts opened

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched his government's mega scheme ' Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana', declaring that it was aimed at eradicating financial untouchability by providing bank accounts to the poor.

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

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Why brand Sensex still has the edge over Nifty

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.

Lumia 950 XL: A stellar phone, but the price stings

Lumia 950 XL: A stellar phone, but the price stings

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Seems like the marquee product from the software giant have finally landed.

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

A Chinese phone with an 'i' for India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

A successor to Mi 4, the 'i' in 4i reflects Xiaomi's focus on India even as the Chinese company is losing ground to Apple on home turf.

'Demonetisation was a destructive distraction'

'Demonetisation was a destructive distraction'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

'If the government had not spent an incredible amount of energy on demonetisation it may -- may, because it had not done anything the previous six months either -- have been able to pay attention to the deeper problems of low investment and job creation.'

Elife S7: Has Gionee missed the pricing trick?

Elife S7: Has Gionee missed the pricing trick?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

The mobile phone scenario has changed quite a bit since Elife S5.1's time, and the Elife S7 will do well if Gionee decides to sell it for about Rs 3000-5000 cheaper, says Himanshu Juneja

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.

Nokia Lumia 830: The pros and the cons

Nokia Lumia 830: The pros and the cons

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

The 830 has a thin bezel and all the keys are on the right edge.

An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

An encounter with Brad Pitt: On screen and off it

Rediff.com25 May 2017

'I don't give a f****. I am old enough now.' 'You just have to white-knuckle it and ride through it.' 'But really, who cares?' 'At the end of the day, just get on, feel the pain, embrace the suck.'

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

HTC 10 is an all-out winner!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Fortnightly updates, brilliant display, a fantastic camera and satisfying battery back up, makes this 5.2-inch phone HTC's saviour.

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Ratan Tata splits airlines on overseas rule

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The government is keeping its options open.

Life begins at 40: Nation's insurer must now sport a new look

Life begins at 40: Nation's insurer must now sport a new look

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Much of the tardy reaction to competition is the result of LIC's legacy.

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Make Indian, buy Indian: Defence Minister's mantra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

At least 40% of a product must be manufactured in India for it to qualify for the Indian Designed, Developed and Manufactured category.

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Lessons from India's 'brightest investment minds'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

'Indians are great savers, but they are lousy investors.'

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Review: GoPro Hero5 Session is a fun-tastic action camera

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

If ever you wanted to shoot adventure documentaries like the guys at National Geographic or Discovery, without buying expensive stuff, then the GoPro Hero5 Session is just made for you, says Ashish Narsale!

Is Sony Xperia T3 worth Rs 25,000?

Is Sony Xperia T3 worth Rs 25,000?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Sony will do well to pull its latest offering near to the Rs 20,000 mark if they want to make prospective buyers seriously consider the Xperia T3.

Narendra Modi's cyber army is on the move

Narendra Modi's cyber army is on the move

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Volunteers have been asked to provide details of their core competencies for future projects, says Mayank Mishra

2014-15 a year of financial sector reforms

2014-15 a year of financial sector reforms

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

The year 2014-15 could well go as one of long-pending financial sector reforms, expected to have a lasting impact.

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Startup mania: Are we looking at the next internet bubble?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

E-commerce is awash in money, raising concerns about whether this is just another unsustainable internet trend headed for a bust.

'India is a space power'

'India is a space power'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

'India has got a unique opportunity to get more and more business from outside as India is cost-effective and reliable.'

'Countries that forget their history cannot have a future'

'Countries that forget their history cannot have a future'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Mahesh Rangarajan, director of the historic Nehru Memorial Museum and Library in New Delhi, tells Sheela Bhatt how the first prime minister will always remain relevant, and the efforts being made to keep his legacy alive.

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 phones under Rs 20,000

Diwali Dhamaka: Top 5 phones under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

These are the best value-for-money, feature-rich phones in this category.

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

'Modi government is on its way to greatness'

Rediff.com26 May 2017

'Let us not say that Modi has not delivered on anything; he has delivered something and in parts substantially, but he has to also deliver on a large number of his electoral promises.'

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

After Aadhaar fiasco, RuPay debit card to dent the exchequer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

The government has opted for the RuPay debit card over the Aadhaar-based platform for "last-mile" authentication in its Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.

President Pranab's address to Parliament: The transcript

President Pranab's address to Parliament: The transcript

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday addressed the first joint sitting of Parliament as mandatorily required under the Constitution after the general elections. The address is the political, economic and foreign policy road map of the Narendra Modi government and covers virtually all crucial areas.

The remaking of the banking sector

The remaking of the banking sector

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Banks in India must have a modern approach, suggests a panel comprising of banking bigwigs.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: The Rs 40k-pricing disappoints

Samsung Galaxy Alpha: The Rs 40k-pricing disappoints

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Samsung Galaxy Alpha is a very capable phone, and sales should pick up pace if the company decides to move quickly and brings the price to a more realistic level of about Rs 35,000, says Himanshu Juneja.

LG G Flex 2: Difficult to hardsell

LG G Flex 2: Difficult to hardsell

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Review of LG's latest premium phone

'The gig economy is going to be the future'

'The gig economy is going to be the future'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'You will see more and more people working independently -- starting beauty parlours, driving cars, etc.' This is what we call the gig economy.' 'The same people who have been laid off in India or are unable to get visas to work in the US may be part of this gig economy.' 'India needs billions of jobs, and it can only be created by self-employment or the gig economy.'

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Top 10 DSLR cameras in India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

This is not an exhaustive list of best DSLRs; there are several others, which also hold their ground in their respective segments.