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Which one to choose? Cheap or affordable?

Which one to choose? Cheap or affordable?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

There was a time when everyone thought that cheaper products are what India was looking at. And though these theories were not erroneous but they have been replaced with the passing sands of time today.

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Germany wants to come and 'Make in Modi's India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The government is currently also revising its MSIPS policy to extend its mandate apart from making it more investor friendly.

Surviving COVD-19 lockdown: A mariner's handy tips

Surviving COVD-19 lockdown: A mariner's handy tips

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Purnendu Shorey, 48, a former captain in merchant navy based out of Mumbai shares some of his learnings.

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

L&T bags hush-hush defence communication contract

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Given the military's requirement for watertight cyber and communications security, L&T will establish a Security Operations Centre which will deal with security threats.

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

EU charges Google with abusing Android market dominance

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

EU says Google unfairly pushes own apps with Android

Microsoft Lumia 535 will be a hit among selfie lovers

Microsoft Lumia 535 will be a hit among selfie lovers

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

The much-awaited Lumia 535 has hit the stores in India.

Fantastic gadgets that will rule the market in 2015

Fantastic gadgets that will rule the market in 2015

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

With the world of technology evolving at a rapid pace, 2014 witnessed a sea change in terms of the gadgets that arrived to the party.

9 best Android apps of 2015

9 best Android apps of 2015

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Available free on Play Store, they add immense value to your overall Android experience

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

How a police raid in February led to Raj Kundra

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Five people in the know narrate the sordid story that is fast exploding into a pornography scandal, allegedly involving businessman Raj Kundra.

Trump sounds like a Badshah out to enjoy himself

Trump sounds like a Badshah out to enjoy himself

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What can be more seductive to lure a populist politician than a mass rally? Modi understands Trump well like few people can, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

South Indian Films You Must See

South Indian Films You Must See

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

In 2020, Hindi cinema had a tough time staying on par with its southern counterparts.

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Bobby Fischer, the greatest chess player ever

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

He possessed an IQ of 180, higher than Albert Einstein's, but his life and career took unexpectedly bizarre routes. Dhruv Munjal salutes the strange genius of Bobby Fischer.

Indians spend more on security gadgets

Indians spend more on security gadgets

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

Indians have been splurging huge money on securing their houses and new-found wealth, pushing demand for security gadgets by over 50 per cent to Rs 1,200 crore (Rs 12 billion).

Note 7 backlash may affect Samsung festive sales in India

Note 7 backlash may affect Samsung festive sales in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

All but 500 who booked Note 7 phones have bought older devices instead of cancelling their orders but Samsung may still lose market share this festive season.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Review: Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

This smartwatch is to Android what the Apple Watch is to the iPhone, says Khalid Anzar.

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Cyclone Ockhi intensifies, batters Lakshadweep, over 500 fishermen rescued

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Though many fishermen were brought ashore safely and admitted to hospitals, many are yet to recover from the shock of wrestling the lashing waves and seeing death face-to-face.

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

How Micromax is eating away Samsung's India pie

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

The Canadian smartphone maker is banking on its platform-agnostic security and software products to make incursions in the market.

Sundar Pichai's eight steps to Net a billion Indians

Sundar Pichai's eight steps to Net a billion Indians

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Pichai wants to get a billion Indians online.

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Her father had lodged a complaint accusing Chinmayanand of sexually harassing her, a charge refuted by his lawyer who claimed it was a 'conspiracy' to blackmail him.

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Sheena Bora Trial: And the skeleton surfaces...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

Shivade then asked if the skeleton finally came out of the ground in many parts. It was difficult not to gasp aloud at that revelation. Bhagat said that was true.

Gower impressed by Pietersen's captaincy

Gower impressed by Pietersen's captaincy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2008

Former captain David Gower is impressed by the persuasion skills of England captain Kevin Pietersen, who convinced his scared teammates to land in Abu Dhabi for the preparation of the Test series against India.

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Top 8: Awesome innovations by Indian teens

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

These teens have interesting solutions to every day problems.

1.57 bn accounts but are Indians saving in banks?

1.57 bn accounts but are Indians saving in banks?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Now, 83 per cent males and 77 per cent females have formal bank accounts but they are hardly using them

Apple Watch goes on sale worldwide amid supply shortage

Apple Watch goes on sale worldwide amid supply shortage

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The Apple Watch goes on sale around the world on Friday.

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Yoga is a medium to check greed, violence: PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday cautioned against "commodifying" yoga, saying using it as some sort of business will do great damage to this world heritage.

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Happy and happening: Seenagers rock!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

They have everything they wanted as a teenager - only they seem to have got it all 50 years later, says ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

BSF soldier's throat slit by Pak troops, high alert along border

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

'The BSF and other forces will undertake a counter-action at a suitable time'

What makes Nexus 5X an ideal smartphone

What makes Nexus 5X an ideal smartphone

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

the Nexus 5X is everything a smartphone should be and will soon be climbing the rungs of the popularity ladder.

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.

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

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.

4 reasons why LG G4 is absolutely amazing

4 reasons why LG G4 is absolutely amazing

Rediff.com8 May 2015

LG G4 has surfaced as an upgrade to its earlier acclaimed avatar LG G3 and the latest flagship has amazing updates in all areas

Treats for those on the move

Treats for those on the move

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Gadget Guru this week focuses on mobile personal technology.

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Top 9 gadgets that will rock 2015!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Here is what we expect will be the top innovations of 2015

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Bigger iPad announced at Apple 'monster' event

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Apple said the new iPad Pro's screens will measure 12.9 inches diagonally

ASK ANU: 'My wife and I fight. I'm worried'

ASK ANU: 'My wife and I fight. I'm worried'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

As part of this self help initiative with Rediff.com, Mental Health Coach Anu Krishna helps readers talk about their problems and offers advice.

Best mind-reader game has ever seen: Nehra on Dhoni

Best mind-reader game has ever seen: Nehra on Dhoni

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

When Dhoni arrived in Indian cricket, he wasn't a gym person but had an incredibly strong lower body as he played badminton and football regularly.

Too busy to exercise? The excuse killer is here!

Too busy to exercise? The excuse killer is here!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Apple Watch Series 3 is a promising health and fitness companion.

Sony expects Rs 5,500 cr worth handset sales this year

Sony expects Rs 5,500 cr worth handset sales this year

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Sony expects sales to reach 4 million units in India.

Mi TV 4: The world's thinnest TV is here

Mi TV 4: The world's thinnest TV is here

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Finally Mi TV arrives on the Indian shores for the first time as Mi TV 4.