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BlackBerry posts net loss of $207 mn in Q2

BlackBerry posts net loss of $207 mn in Q2

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Canadian handset maker BlackBerry on Friday said it has narrowed its net loss for the second quarter ended August 31, 2014 to $207 million compared to the previous year helped by increased adoption of its BlackBerry Enterprises Service (BES) and handset sales.

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

'Chile Killer' Robinho gives Brazil 2-1 win

'Chile Killer' Robinho gives Brazil 2-1 win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Robinho came off the bench to head home the winner in Brazil's 2-1 victory over Chile on Tuesday, taking his personal tally to nine against their South American rivals and boosting his chances of playing at next year's World Cup finals.

Internet is creating the digital divide, says Amartya Sen

Internet is creating the digital divide, says Amartya Sen

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Free Basics offers a limited version of the Internet on mobile phones.

Tennis round-up: Venus advances; Kyrgios rolls on

Tennis round-up: Venus advances; Kyrgios rolls on

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Less than a month after her run to the Wimbledon final, where she lost to Spain's Garbine Muguruza, 37-year-old Williams again had to turn back time against a young challenger.

Canadian Alice Munro wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Canadian Alice Munro wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Author Alice Munroe, has been named the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature on Thursday. The 82-year-old is the first Canada-based writer to win the honour.

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

India protests as Canada denies entry to ex-CRPF IG citing 'rights violation'

Rediff.com24 May 2017

High Commissioner of Canada Nadir Patel said the language in the document 'does not reflect the government of Canada's policy toward India'.

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

10 Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Rediff.com has the best sports images from the events in the week gone by snapped right here...

Snapdeal puts 200 employees on notice

Snapdeal puts 200 employees on notice

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

These workers have been asked to undergo a 30-day performance improvement plan.

No intention of selling handset business: BlackBerry CEO

No intention of selling handset business: BlackBerry CEO

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

BlackBerry has no plans to sell its devices business even as the Canadian smartphone maker faces losses and inventory pile

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

'GST is not a welcome surprise'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Thomas Archer Bata says if the tax rate is kept above 20% it will be a very big hit.

Sim Bhullar, a man of superlatives

Sim Bhullar, a man of superlatives

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Simanta Roy looks beyond Sim Bhullar's 7'5" tall, 360-pound frame to the player who became the first athlete of Indian descent to secure an NBA contract.

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Sports Shorts: IAAF wants Semenya to lower testosterone level

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

US snowstorm: Things are going to get worse

US snowstorm: Things are going to get worse

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The death toll from a rare pre-winter snowstorm has risen to 10.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 14 images.

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

BlackBerry dials Samsung; to provide security software

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The system will wed BlackBerry's security platform with the South Korean company's own security software for its Galaxy devices.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

'May the Fourth be with you!' Fans celebrate Star Wars Day

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Star Wars fans, who are eagerly awaiting the release of the seventh film in the saga, Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, love to meet up and dress up as their favourite characters to watch the movies together and socialise.

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

'India Calling' moment for Prem Watsa as his funds get aggressive

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Fairfax Financial Holdings made three investments in a month

These 10 stunts are for those who DARE!

These 10 stunts are for those who DARE!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A look at some daredevil acts in recent years

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

BlackBerry launches square-screen Passport to take on iPhone 6

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The launch kicks off a busy period for Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry.

'BlackBerry is open to going private'

'BlackBerry is open to going private'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

The company hopes to revive its fortune with the move

BlackBerry doesn't consider Xiaomi, Obi as competitors

BlackBerry doesn't consider Xiaomi, Obi as competitors

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The struggling smartphone maker has been slashing prices of its handsets in India -- Z30, Z10, Q5, 9320 and 9720 -- to drive sales due to competition from Android, iOS and Nokia's Windows Phone, which have been offering devices at affordable prices.

The moments that defined 2014

The moments that defined 2014

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. Rediff.com presents a selection of the year's most enduring moments year from around the world.

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter began his fifth term at the helm of football's governing body on Saturday facing the daunting task of restoring public faith in an organisation tainted by allegations of corruption and deeply divided over his re-election.

With fatter wallet, Paytm goes for the kill

With fatter wallet, Paytm goes for the kill

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The mobile wallet player plans to add more Chinese sellers to its e-commerce platform and boost technology for its soon-to-be-launched payments bank

Undefeated! He overcame cerebral palsy to become a boxer

Undefeated! He overcame cerebral palsy to become a boxer

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

He didn't let cerebral palsy come in the way of his boxing dreams.

Haven't acquired Sunanda's assets: Tharoor tells HC

Haven't acquired Sunanda's assets: Tharoor tells HC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor has informed the Kerala High Court that he had not acquired any assets of his late wife Sunanda Pushkar either individually or jointly with her son or anybody else as her movable and immovable assets are not yet "ascertainable or estimable".

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Will Blackberry's odd shaped, big-screen Passport work in India?

Will Blackberry's odd shaped, big-screen Passport work in India?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The voice-assistant and intuitive text search are other features which Lalvani says would aid productivity.

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Here's how PM Modi charms Indians abroad

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's success at courting Indians abroad have been as much a result of his old contacts as efforts by a dedicated arm of the BJP abroad. Archis Mohan reports

Sports Shorts: Davis Cup to remain annual event

Sports Shorts: Davis Cup to remain annual event

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Davis Cup will remain an annual tournament despite persistent complaints from some players that it over-burdens an already-crowded schedule, the head of the sport's governing body said on Tuesday.

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Smart city challenge: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, are you ready?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

India's top metro cities need to improve their infrastructure and other civic amenities too.

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

The Remarkable Sunny Leone!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'Her greatest strength is not her acting or her dancing abilities, but that she has an incredible number of fans.'

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

In India, BlackBerry sees its best hope for revival

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

It is betting on enterprise services and new launches to revive demand. But are the measures enough to steal a march on established players like Samsung and Micromax?

Sports Shorts: Paes-Bopanna knocked out of Japan Open

Sports Shorts: Paes-Bopanna knocked out of Japan Open

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

India's Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the Japan Open following a straight set defeat against Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo, in Tokyo on Thursday.

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