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Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Don't resort to 'cheap gimmicks': Modi advises Sibal

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi once again hit out at Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on the issue of Aakash tablets on Sunday.

MPs who heckled Sitharaman were first to rush to her

MPs who heckled Sitharaman were first to rush to her

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

It is a tribute to India's democracy, however flawed, that the very same MPs who had harangued her intermittently from Opposition benches now surged towards her, anxiety writ large on their faces. One offered her some homoeopathic tablets, another advised her to stay seated, another grasped her hand wishing her good health... the crowd parted as Prime Minister Narendra Modi strode up to congratulate her. But it was mostly well-wishers from the Opposition and the NDA that kept the finance minister cocooned with good wishes until it was time to leave, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Apple takes a small bite of market

Apple takes a small bite of market

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The device hits store in the US starting November 2, but Apple has not disclosed its price for Indian markets or the launch dates.

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Kamal Haasan's first manifesto: Rs 3k to homemakers, Rs 5k to elders

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Bettering the promise of monthly payouts to homemakers by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the DMK, Kamal Haasan's Makkal Needhi Maiam on Friday assured Rs 3,000 "value rights assistance" to them in its manifesto for the April 6 assembly polls, but maintained it was not a dole.

Olympics: Tokyo heat roasts outdoor athletes amid heat-stroke risk

Olympics: Tokyo heat roasts outdoor athletes amid heat-stroke risk

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

The Tokyo Games, from July 23 to Aug. 8, coincide with the year's hottest weather in Tokyo where the temperature can rise to 35 degree Celsius (95F) or more. The 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics were held in October.

2 BJP MLAs accused of watching obscene photos in Gujarat Assembly

2 BJP MLAs accused of watching obscene photos in Gujarat Assembly

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

After the Karnataka porngate scandal, two Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Legislative Assembly from Gujarat have now come under the scanner for allegedly watching obscene pictures on a tablet during the assembly proceedings in Gandhingar.

Datawind unveils 3G handsets with free data

Datawind unveils 3G handsets with free data

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Smartphones are powered with free unlimited Internet browsing for a year.

PICS: These 21 smartphones SLASHED PRICES in August

PICS: These 21 smartphones SLASHED PRICES in August

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

Sony Mobiles and BlackBerry lead the pack and have reduced the price of five smartphones each.

Regulatory pain for GSK's Crocin Advance

Regulatory pain for GSK's Crocin Advance

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The NPPA letter was issued to GSK on Wednesday.

The good old desktop gets a makeover

The good old desktop gets a makeover

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Apple and Microsoft plan to introduce tablet-like features on the desktop to make it appealing for users.

How to buy a power bank that is right for you

How to buy a power bank that is right for you

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Experts draw up a 6-point checklist

Sun Pharma unit recalls mutiple lots of capsules from US

Sun Pharma unit recalls mutiple lots of capsules from US

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The recalled drug bottles were distributed by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd in the US while manufactured in India by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.

Groom dies 2 days after wedding, 100 test COVID-19 positive

Groom dies 2 days after wedding, 100 test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

Fifteen of his relatives who attended the wedding tested positive for the contagion and apparently infected others.

Ranbaxy resumes drug exports to US after 4 years

Ranbaxy resumes drug exports to US after 4 years

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The firm, however, said the anti-cholesterol tablets meant for the US market will be produced at its Mohali SEZ plant in Punjab and not at the three units banned by the US health regulator.

Domestic vendors to bid for Aakash 4 but Rs 2,500 a challenge

Domestic vendors to bid for Aakash 4 but Rs 2,500 a challenge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Canadian phone maker Datawind which has supplied about 1,00,000 low-cost Aakash tablets to the government till date says that it would be a challenge to supply the device at Rs 2,500 a unit due to rupee volatility and other factors.

Wow! Just WOW!

Wow! Just WOW!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

With the iPad Air 2, Apple has surprised again!

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 800

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 800

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Handset maker Samsung on Friday said it expects its market share to rise to 65 per cent in the Indian tablet PC market as it expands its product portfolio during the year.

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Mangalyaan among Time's 25 best inventions of 2014

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Mangalyaan has been named among the best inventions of 2014 by Time magazine which described it as a technological feat that will allow India to flex its "interplanetary muscles."

At 2.15%, India's Covid fatality rate lowest since lockdown 1

At 2.15%, India's Covid fatality rate lowest since lockdown 1

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

In the global platform, India continues to register and maintain the lowest COVID-19 mortality rate, it said and asserted that this is a testimony to the focused, coordinated, pre-emptive, graded and evolving "test, track, treat" strategy and efforts of the Centre, states and Union Territories.

ICSE, ISC exam evaluations to go digital for accurate results

ICSE, ISC exam evaluations to go digital for accurate results

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The Live Ink Character Recognition (LICR) Solution technology will be used to evaluate answer sheets.

IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

IN PICS: Google takes on iPad with Nexus 7 at Rs 11k

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Search giant Google unveiled its Google Nexus 7 tablet PC on the very first day of Google I/O at San Francisco on June 27.

Apple, Samsung war hots up in Australia

Apple, Samsung war hots up in Australia

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Apple was expected to sue Samsung for patent infringement on the grounds that it "slavishly" copied its iPad tablet.

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

2022: 10 Important Career Skills to Succeed

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Leadership, teamwork, communication, productivity, and wellness skills are essential for every employee's success.

Steadfast farmers work on immunity, seek Covid vaccination

Steadfast farmers work on immunity, seek Covid vaccination

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Hundreds of farmers, chiefly from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, continue to encamp Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points of Delhi despite "a few" of them being removed after testing positive for COVID-19 and some symptomatic protesters undergoing medication.

13/7: 'If I spend Rs 300 on tablets alone, how do I live?'

13/7: 'If I spend Rs 300 on tablets alone, how do I live?'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Nishit Tiwari caught up with Khar resident Vinod Shukla, whose only source of livelihood was lost forever in the blast near Opera House

BJP showers sops for poor, famers in manifesto for C'garh polls

BJP showers sops for poor, famers in manifesto for C'garh polls

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Rice at Re 1 per kg for poor families, bonus for farmers, interest-free loans for peasants, free laptops and tablets for students are the key promises made by the ruling BJP in its manifesto for the Assembly polls to be held in the state this month.

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

PIX: Top alternatives to Amazon Kindle Fire

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

The glory of some of the tablets in the market will be stolen following the entrance of Amazon's Kindle Fire, not including Apple's iPad of course. Amazon and Kindle are trusted names which is exactly what other tablet computers lack. Still, let me point out top alternatives to Kindle Fire in this article.

Check out the new Apple iPad

Check out the new Apple iPad

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

The new iPad lands in stores on April 27, and all those who haven't got an iPad or a tablet PC yet, but are considering to buy the device, could go and try the third-generation model that goes on sale on Friday.

India to supply Covid vaccines to 6 countries as aid

India to supply Covid vaccines to 6 countries as aid

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India is deeply honoured to be a 'long-trusted' partner in meeting the healthcare needs of the global community and that supplies of the vaccines to several countries will commence on Wednesday, and more will follow in the days ahead.

Kindle Fire: 4 reasons why it is HOT this holiday season

Kindle Fire: 4 reasons why it is HOT this holiday season

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

Four reasons why the Kindle Fire is going to be HOT this holiday season and beat the blue out of Apple iPad.

Gadget watch: Why RIM is giving free BlackBerry

Gadget watch: Why RIM is giving free BlackBerry

Rediff.com2 Nov 2011

Here's the latest that has taken the tech world by storm: from Samsung and Nokia's flexible displays to first Windows 8 smartphone to RIM's offer of free BlackBerry Curve 8520 with PlayBook tablet to the first tablet that will come out with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and more.

Touch and dine: Menu at your fingertips

Touch and dine: Menu at your fingertips

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Technology is fast becoming a staple diet on which restaurants live to serve patrons better.

Did Narsingh Yadav intentionally dope?

Did Narsingh Yadav intentionally dope?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

While handing down a four-year ban on Narsingh Yadav, the Court of Arbitration for Sports has ruled that the wrestler failed to produce any 'real evidence' regarding the sabotage theory he had advanced and the balance of probabilities was that he orally took the banned substance intentionally in tablet form on more than one occasion.

Amazon Kindle Fire: 11 things you must know

Amazon Kindle Fire: 11 things you must know

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

We had been hearing about the Amazon tablet for quite some time. The rumour mill has been put to rest after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos launched the latest Kindle. Now, that the secret is out of the box, we take a look at the bells and whistles Fire has to offer.

Apple to replace iPad 2 with upgraded iPad4

Apple to replace iPad 2 with upgraded iPad4

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Apple Inc said it would offer an upgraded iPad 4 tablet in place of the mid-range iPad 2 at the same price.

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

Need a battery boost? Top 5 affordable powerbanks on the go

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

a list of top five powerbanks that strike a perfect balance between price, portability and capacity

Apple sues Samsung, claims it copied iPad, iPhone

Apple sues Samsung, claims it copied iPad, iPhone

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Galaxy Tab device is being touted as the strongest rival to the iPad.

Sun Pharma receives USFDA nod

Sun Pharma receives USFDA nod

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries said it has received approval from US health regulator to market generic Clarinex tablets and Tiazac capsules, used in treating nasal allergies and hypertension, respectively, in the American market.

The all new Reliance 3G tab plays out good

The all new Reliance 3G tab plays out good

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Everyone who has looked at a tablet PC and backed off because of the price will see sense in the Reliance 3G Tab, an Android tablet PC that costs just Rs 13,000 (data prices extra).

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'That will happen and we shall overcome sooner than we expect.'