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JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

JioFiber, India's first 100 per cent all-fiber broadband service, will start from 100 Mbps and go all the way up to 1 Gbps. This will propel India to top 5 broadband nations globally.

PIX: India's sports stars Mary Kom, Kohli, Tendulkar light lamps

PIX: India's sports stars Mary Kom, Kohli, Tendulkar light lamps

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

India's sports fraternity on Sunday joined the country in showing solidarity in the fight against the rapidly-spreading coronavirus pandemic by lighting lamps and candles in response to Prime Minster Narendra Modi's call to demonstrate the nation's collective resolve. PM Modi had appealed to the people to turn off lights and instead lit diyas, candles and other forms of light for nine minutes at 9pm IST on Sunday to show the nation's collective resolve to fight coronavirus.

Shoot Tablighis who misbehaved with nurses: Raj Thackeray

Shoot Tablighis who misbehaved with nurses: Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The MNS chief demanded that videos of such people being thrashed be made viral on social media, to instill sense of "trust" among people.

Man in the news: Anil Ambani

Man in the news: Anil Ambani

Rediff.com31 May 2008

People who know Mr Ambani, estimated by Forbes as the world's sixth richest man with a net worth of about $42bn, say the deal is typical of his aggressive style.

It's all about keeping beggars off Delhi roads

It's all about keeping beggars off Delhi roads

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

The government will set up 12 mobile courts and a control room assisted by police to speed up convictions of beggars whose population is estimated to be around 60,000 at present.

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

How Amazon Prime Video is pushing the envelope

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From convincing film-makers to do shows for online, to having a slate with some of the best films and shows, Amazon Prime Video has come a long way since it came to India four years ago.

China's Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

China's Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Chinese mobile company Vivo replaced PepsiCo as the title sponsor of the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL), a change necessitated by the beverage giant's sudden pullout from a five-year deal that was to end in 2017.

Winter Olympics Sidelights: The first 5G Olympics? Not quite

Winter Olympics Sidelights: The first 5G Olympics? Not quite

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

The Pyeongchang Winter Games was supposed to be the coming-out party for 5G, the next generation of wireless technology -- but few people noticed. And some of those who did were unimpressed.

SEE: Is OnePlus 7T Pro worth Rs 53,999?

SEE: Is OnePlus 7T Pro worth Rs 53,999?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The OnePlus 7T Pro is a super performer packed with great specifications like good looks, good camera, great software experience and the latest hardware.

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.

Internet users to reach 24.3 crore by 2014

Internet users to reach 24.3 crore by 2014

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The number of Internet users in India is expected to rise 18.53 per cent in the coming eight months to reach 24.3 crore (243 million) by June 2014, on the back of higher adoption of mobiles as a means to access the Internet, a report said.

Amazing story of Xooglers making a big impact in India

Amazing story of Xooglers making a big impact in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A number of Xooglers are employing lessons and practices learnt during their stint at Google to branch out into innovative ventures.

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

How Aditya Puri 'built' the HDFC Bank

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Puri gave up the comforts of Citibank to set up a new-age bank from a rat-infested room in the Kamala Mills Compound in Worli, Mumbai and build a marquee brand. A look at his 26-year stint as HDFC Bank's boss.

Old system is optional: PM Modi on farm laws

Old system is optional: PM Modi on farm laws

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The prime minister also said the government has offered to discuss clause by clause of the three farm laws and if there are any shortcomings it was ready to make changes.

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

What happens if India bans Chinese smartphones

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Chinese mobile brands are deeply entrenched in the Indian market. A move to bar them may send a bold diplomatic message. But its cost for the local industry is anybody's guess. In the event that Chinese brands face curbs, two handset makers - Samsung and Apple - squarely stand to gain.

Videocon wants to make a lifestyle statement

Videocon wants to make a lifestyle statement

Rediff.com24 Dec 2007

In an attempt to tap the growing market for lifestyle products, the Videocon group plans to come out with laptop computers, mobile phones and gaming solutions by the last quarter of 2008.

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Endearing moments of family time, impromptu singing sessions, ping-pong games on dinner tables and a constant stream of online humour provide a much-needed salve of hope and sanity in this time of distress.

Celebrity brand wagons go digital!

Celebrity brand wagons go digital!

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The 100MB app casts the cricketer in a digital avatar that can be used in a variety of ways. Celebrities, Urvi Malvania reports, are increasingly leveraging their fan following in the real world to build virtual empires.

RIL's Q2 net profit jumps 18% to Rs 11,262 cr

RIL's Q2 net profit jumps 18% to Rs 11,262 cr

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Consolidated revenue rose to a record Rs 163,854 crore.

The strange case of Umar Akmal's gloves!

The strange case of Umar Akmal's gloves!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Akmal wore blue coloured gloves in Pakistan's opening game against India and then changed them to maroon, which matched the West Indies kit in the second game.

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Afghan cricket: Swapping Kalashnikovs for cricket bats

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Unlike football, which offends the sensibilities of some very conservative Muslims because it is normally played in shorts, cricket is played in long sleeves and trousers, in line with traditional dress codes. It also bears some resemblance to traditional Afghan children's games involving throwing and using sticks to hit smaller sticks or balls.

SRK, Priyanka chase Pokemons!

SRK, Priyanka chase Pokemons!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Besides celebs, filmmakers have also started banking on this to promote their movies.

How to protect your eyes from early damage

How to protect your eyes from early damage

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Good lighting, proper distance while reading and good posture are very important to avoid eyestrain.

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Juggernaut's funky experiment

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Juggernaut's mobile reading app could be a game-changer, says Nilanjana S Roy.

Why Verizon's takeover is good news for AOL. Tim Armstrong's email says it all

Why Verizon's takeover is good news for AOL. Tim Armstrong's email says it all

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The deal will build the most significant media platform in the world.

When India's taxman gets cool...

When India's taxman gets cool...

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

The I-T department's app is useful for those looking for information, grievance redress, and resolving PAN- or TAN-related issues.

Karbonn to spruce up product portfolio ahead of festive season

Karbonn to spruce up product portfolio ahead of festive season

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The company will launch Google Android One phones priced at Rs 6,000-7,000 by September-end.

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

As Microsoft's Internet Explorer bows out, a look at its chequered life

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

The potted history of the browser wars indicates how much the online space has altered in the last 25 years. Chrome's dominance, says Devangshu Datta, is unlikely to last forever.

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leaving behind the luxe life and dapper suits of foreign banks, Puri and his team at the upstart venture shared fizz drinks, wore a footwear brand popular among the middle class, shared a rat-infested space in a yet-to-be gentrified work space to plan and execute it.

Netflix Next Gen: Change is coming

Netflix Next Gen: Change is coming

Rediff.com16 Sep 2017

First phase of online video's growth is over. Netflix, Amazon developing new content ecosystem.

IPL: Betting racket busted in Kanpur, 2 Gujarat Lions players to be questioned

IPL: Betting racket busted in Kanpur, 2 Gujarat Lions players to be questioned

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The raid was made collectively by the crime branch and police on the tip-off received by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vigilance.

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Preview: The Redmi Note 9 Pro series

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Is it the end of the road for Google Glass?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Many app makers have stopped work on their projects or abandoned them, mostly because of the lack of customers or limitations of the device.

First Look: Should you upgrade to OnePlus 7T Pro?

First Look: Should you upgrade to OnePlus 7T Pro?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com has the details.

It's the best time for smartphone buyers

It's the best time for smartphone buyers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Companies are playing the price game to woo customers.

Cricket buffs bat for online gamimg

Cricket buffs bat for online gamimg

Rediff.com2 May 2011

Cricket seems to be the flavour of this season. So much so that when cricket buffs are not watching this sport on TV, they are playing it - on their mobile phones.

Obama to honour three Indian American startup entrepreneurs

Obama to honour three Indian American startup entrepreneurs

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

US President Barack Obama will honour three Indian Americans among others for their innovative and path breaking startups.

Go for MID: It's cheaper and faster than 3G

Go for MID: It's cheaper and faster than 3G

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

3G mobile services, to be launched in India on August 22, is set to have serious competition. The reason is simple: if you are looking for high quality video streaming of movies and want to play multiplayer on-line games, it's not 3G services alone you need to look at.

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Idea of Jio was seeded by Isha: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 2016 upstart, called Jio, dislodged rivals and has emerged as the nation's No. 4 carrier by offering call services free for life and data transmission at dirt cheap rates.

India went flying blind into COVID-19

India went flying blind into COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

'As we gird ourselves for rising infections, India's harsh lockdown remains an epic tragedy,' observes Rahul Jacob.