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These smart devices will make you healthier!

These smart devices will make you healthier!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Amrita Singh scours the market for the smartest health devices going.

WannaCry spurs govt into boosting cybersecurity

WannaCry spurs govt into boosting cybersecurity

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Sectoral cyber security teams to be set up to curb attacks, cyber coordination centre likely be set up in New Delhi by June.

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Are 99% going to recover from COVID-19?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

'Every disease has traits and we have found out that actually 99 per cent of people who have got COVID-19, should recover.'

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Railways to take MP funds, support from NGOs to set up toilets

Rediff.com26 May 2015

The railway division is in talks with Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation.

7 ways India can improve its investment climate

7 ways India can improve its investment climate

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'From the investor's point of view, a real change would happen only when business environment in all our states qualitatively improves,' says NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar.

Ten ways to put your old iPhone to work

Ten ways to put your old iPhone to work

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

A biology class is turning old iPhones into microscopes.

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Innovative methods like transfer of funds through the RTGS banking system and concealment of currency wads inside car bonnets were detected by Election Commission as it took steps to curb the use of black money during the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls.

Moon 'photobombs' Earth again in new NASA image!

Moon 'photobombs' Earth again in new NASA image!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

For the second time in a year, a NASA camera aboard the Deep Space Climate Observatory satellite captured a 'lunar photobomb' -- a stunning view the Moon as it moved in front of the sunlit side of Earth, crossing over the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Budget rebate for individuals not as bold as it seemed

Budget rebate for individuals not as bold as it seemed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Even if the same party returns to power, what is important to debate is that having introduced an entitlement, how challenging it is to reverse such decisions, says Mukesh Butani.

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Watch what you say on the net from now on; the govt is watching you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

India's snooping programme is officially underway and multiple agencies will use internet surveillance system Netra and National Cyber Coordination Centre to keep a tab on suspicious activities on the internet, says Vicky Nanjappa.

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Health insurance cos pay you to stay healthy!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Staying healthy is good news for the insurance company as well since it implies lower claims. Insurance companies offer discounts anywhere between 8 And 30 per cent discount on premium.

Modi slams developed nations for questioning India's green norms

Modi slams developed nations for questioning India's green norms

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The air quality will be monitored in 10 cities.

'Why India MUST send an Indian into space

'Why India MUST send an Indian into space

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'When the Americans are talking about colonising Mars by 2030, India cannot be lagging behind.'

Violent protests in Delhi over power outages

Violent protests in Delhi over power outages

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Violent protests broke out on Wednesday in several areas in the national capital against power cuts which continued to make life difficult for people in the sweltering heat on a day the city recorded the highest electricity demand in the current year.

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Security OR Privacy: What would YOU choose?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

While the government's new Central Monitoring System looks extremely impressive on the technological front and could be a vital tool to fight terrorism, there are several questions regarding the privacy aspect that are being raised. Vicky Nanjappa reports

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Benefits of demonetisation come at a heavy price for Fintech firms. They will spend a massive amount on securing and reinforcing their cyber security apparatus this financial year. Karan Choudhury reports.

Now, your tax grievances will be redressed faster

Now, your tax grievances will be redressed faster

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Now with the Prime Minister insisting on quick resolution of all pending grievances, it is highly likely that all backlogs of complaints will be resolved very soon.

PM reviews infra sectors; New civil aviation policy on anvil

PM reviews infra sectors; New civil aviation policy on anvil

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Modi directed strict monitoring of projects, based on monthly completion of targets.

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

'It will take ten years to revive Ganga'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

'The Ganga must be kept above all divisive politics,' says Uma Bharti.

Bank FD scam gets bigger, 9 FIRs filed

Bank FD scam gets bigger, 9 FIRs filed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Total scam in collusion with middlemen is estimated at over Rs 700 crore. Probe is on in 10 more cases.

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Why the IAF needs a specialist intelligence branch

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

The Indian Army and more recently the Indian Navy have already set up dedicated intelligence branches. It is surprising indeed that the IAF, where real time and timely intelligence is most vital for effective and safe prosecution of the air war, has still not done so itself, says Group Capt (retd) P I Muralidharan.

Scientists hack into Gmail with 92% accuracy

Scientists hack into Gmail with 92% accuracy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Scientists have developed a novel method that allowed them to successfully hack into Gmail with up to 92 per cent accuracy.

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

New system predicts global trends on Twitter in advance

New system predicts global trends on Twitter in advance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Researchers randomly selected a group of users and took some of their followers as the sensor group.

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The truck regulates its own speed and automatically finds the best route using a navigation app.

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

As visibility remained poor and the city choked due to a haze, the Centre for Science and Environment asked the Delhi govt to roll out stringent plans for controlling winter pollution.

Meet the ex-banker who will look after Modicare

Meet the ex-banker who will look after Modicare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For the past five months, ever since he was appointed the Ayushman CEO, Indu Bhushan, a former bureaucrat, has made Nirman Bhawan his second home, working nine to nine with his "dedicated team" on the Modi government's biggest initiative after the Goods and Services Tax, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Exclusive: 'The age of indecision has come to an end'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Prakash Javadekar enjoys being information and broadcasting and parliamentary affairs minister, but heading the green ministry is turning out to be thornier than he had expected.

India's National Security is being transformed

India's National Security is being transformed

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Prime Minister Modi felt there were too many silos with no arrangement to take a comprehensive view on national security. The PM has entrusted NSA Ajit Doval to evolve a comprehensive roadmap and get it implemented, reveals Nitin Gokhale, Editor-in-Chief, Strategic News International.

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Microsoft's answer to Apple iPhone 6 and 6S?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

With the release of Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL, Microsoft has catapulted itself into a position where it can compete against the big boys of the mobile phone industry with consummate ease.

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Awesome gadgets you would love to own!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

With some of the world's most amazing gadgets, the 2015 International CES kicked off on January 6 promising a fantastic show with more than 3,600 exhibitors.

Why is Harsh Mariwala getting into aquatherapy?

Why is Harsh Mariwala getting into aquatherapy?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Hardly any aqua centres exist in India though they are popular abroad.' 'Water is known for its buoyancy which reduces pressure on joints. So, you can exercise effectively underwater, provided you have the right experts guiding you,' Harsh Mariwala tells Viveat Susan Pinto.

SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali

SC bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi during Diwali

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

The court said, while delivering its order, it wants to test the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali.

Indian economy is now working with less cash

Indian economy is now working with less cash

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Assuming that demonetisation had not happened, the value of notes in circulation this year could have increased to Rs 19.3 lakh crore. But what we have, instead, by the end of August is a 20 per cent lower figure for currency notes in circulation, says A K Bhattacharya.

The men enforcing election raids and cash seizures

The men enforcing election raids and cash seizures

Rediff.com14 May 2016

'Initially, we had 48 teams, now it has been enhanced to 133 teams: that is for every 10 to 12 villages, there is a team that is working round the clock.' '133 x 3, that is, given the 8-hour shifts.' 'They are monitored every hour, they are equipped with GPS -- everything is tracked live, real time, from the control room.'

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Why Nokia is still bullish on India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

Nokia is one of the leading telecom equipment manufacturing companies in India

2 weeks later, how serious is the Kakrapar nuclear leak?

2 weeks later, how serious is the Kakrapar nuclear leak?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Sustained campaign forces NPCIL to issue statement on Kakrapar fuel leak. But there is still not clarity on what went wrong.

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Hudhud impact: PM assures Andhra CM of help

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promised Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu all possible assistance as Cyclone Hudhud made landfall leaving five persons dead in the state and neighbouring Odisha.

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Samsung Galaxy S9 & S9 Plus: Is this the best camera till date?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

All that is hot and all that is not about Samsung's latest phones.