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New tech enables texting even after cellphone battery dies

New tech enables texting even after cellphone battery dies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The researchers built small, battery-free devices with antennas that can detect, harness and reflect a TV signal, which then is picked up by other similar devices.

India played hardball to clinch G20 declaration

India played hardball to clinch G20 declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

It was a tough negotiation and the consensus on the declaration was a great achievement by India, European sources said on the condition of anonymity.

Text of India-Pakistan joint statement

Text of India-Pakistan joint statement

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Wednesday agreed to carry forward the peace process and resolve all outstanding issues, including Jammu and Kashmir through negotiations and peaceful means.

Text of PM's I-day speech

Text of PM's I-day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2005

The text of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address from the Red Fort on Monday.\n

Entire text of finance minister's Budget Speech

Entire text of finance minister's Budget Speech

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Here is the entire text of the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's Budget Speech:

'I am a little better now'

'I am a little better now'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

We wish Shreyas a complete and speedy recovery.

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Why Modi Needs To Make Peace With The Opposition

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Modi's inability to make peace with a renewed Opposition will only embolden his coalition partners and it is just a matter of time before they begin asking probing questions besides politely disagreeing with his tactics, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

'Our ancient texts should not be disregarded,' says ISRO chief

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

ISRO Chairman A S Kiran Kumar on Saturday said its ancient texts which could yield vital knowledge, if verified, studied and researched properly, should not be disregarded.

Text of India, Pakistan joint statement

Text of India, Pakistan joint statement

Rediff.com20 Jun 2004

Both countries have decided to set up a hotline and not conduct any more nuke tests.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

UK plans to monitor phone calls, emails, texts

UK plans to monitor phone calls, emails, texts

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

Opposition to the plans likely to be outlined in the Queen's Speech in May has come in from inside and outside the ruling coalition, including civil liberties groups.

India seeks changes in WTO text

India seeks changes in WTO text

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

With hectic negotiations continuing at the World Trade Organisation to meet the July 30 deadline for Framework Agreement, India on Thursday called for revision in the draft text to address its concerns and make it acceptable.\n\n\n\n

COP21: Draft climate pact aims well below 2C limit; India backs text

COP21: Draft climate pact aims well below 2C limit; India backs text

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

The climate conference on Saturday came out with an ambitious final draft that will commit USD 100 billion a year from 2020 to help developing countries.

Smartphones can be hacked with just one text: Edward Snowden

Smartphones can be hacked with just one text: Edward Snowden

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Britain secretly obtained vast amounts of communications data from Pakistan to identify terrorists by hacking into routers in the country made by an American firm, according to whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Following Pant's absence, KL Rahul has filled in to his shoes and produced a good show at the recent ODI World Cup, amassing 452 runs at an average of 75.33.

ABD confirms: Virushka expecting 2nd child

ABD confirms: Virushka expecting 2nd child

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma married in December 2017 and had their first child, daughter Vamika in January 2021.

Draft Nama text lacks balance:Developing countries

Draft Nama text lacks balance:Developing countries

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

In the first informal meeting held four days before the ministerial being convened by World Trade Organization chief Pascal Lamy, many developing countries have further hardened their stand on several aspects of the latest Nama text issued last week. Besides, it violated the cardinal principle of a less-than-full reciprocity in Nama that requires developing countries to undertake bigger commitments than the developed countries.

The text of President Kalam's speech

The text of President Kalam's speech

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

The text of President A P J Abdul Kalam's address to the joint sitting of Parliament.

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Zardari's daughter Aseefa to become Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In a historic decision, Pakistan President Asif Zardari has decided to formally recognise his 31-year-old daughter Aseefa Bhutto as the First Lady of the country, according to a media report.

Who is Lando Norris?

Who is Lando Norris?

Rediff.com6 May 2024

It is doubtful there has been a more popular winner of a Formula One race in recent years than McLaren's Lando Norris, who was celebrated by everyone from Max Verstappen to Donald Trump following his victory at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday.

Kohli: De Villiers Shared 'False Information'

Kohli: De Villiers Shared 'False Information'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A B de Villiers said he made a 'terrible mistake' in sharing information about Virat Kohli's private life on social media.

Text of PM's statement in Shanghai

Text of PM's statement in Shanghai

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

Text of PM's statement in Shanghai

How A Cycle Brought This Couple Together

How A Cycle Brought This Couple Together

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Like two wheels of a cycle moving in tandem, Danielle Flanagan and Shawn Samuel are building a beautiful life together.

Is killing Hindu leaders a terrorist act asks HC, grants bail to pro-ISIS man

Is killing Hindu leaders a terrorist act asks HC, grants bail to pro-ISIS man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

A division bench of Justices SS Sundar and Sunder Mohan observed while hearing the bail plea of an alleged Islamic State of Iraq and Syria sympathiser, and also set him on liberty with a string of conditions, recently.

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A terrified 30-year-old man texted his mother while trapped inside the Orlando, Florida nightclub where at least 50 people were killed early Sunday.

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

The Reason Why Dangal's Suhani Died

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The sudden demise of actor Suhani Bhatnagar, who made her acting debut in the 2016 blockbuster Dangal, as Aamir Khan's daughter, has left the film industry in shock.

Iranian Nuclear Deterrent On the Horizon

Iranian Nuclear Deterrent On the Horizon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The crises of the 21st century, 9/11, the economic meltdown, COVID-19, Russia-Iran war and the Hamas-Israel war seem to be never ending. In this situation, Iran might be contemplating a nuclear deterrent to defend itself, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, the distinguished long-time Rediff contributor who turns 80 on June 17..

Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The resolution proposed by Russia that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza but made no mention of Hamas' attack on Israel.

'Hate content in Pak school text books has increased'

'Hate content in Pak school text books has increased'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

At a time when Pakistan is plagued by terrorism, its official academia has been unable to stop the inclusion of hate material targeting Hindus, Christians and Sikhs and fanning sectarian hatred in school curriculum.

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Combining land, air, naval forces in Gaza, says IDF; focus on hostage release

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

He also shared that Israel has also asked the people of the Shati area in Gaza to vacate the area and for that, millions of text messages and leaflets were sent and dropped in the region.

Text of Advani's 'regret' letter to Sonia Gandhi

Text of Advani's 'regret' letter to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

What did LK Advani tell Sonia Gandhi in his letter that has the BJP so worked up?

TEXT: US President Obama's State of the Union address

TEXT: US President Obama's State of the Union address

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday delivered his State of the Union address in which he spelt out the agenda for the second term of his Presidency

Text of PM's statement on Delhi gang-rape case

Text of PM's statement on Delhi gang-rape case

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

'We will examine without delay not only the responses to this terrible crime but also all aspects concerning the safety of women and children and punishment to those who commit these monstrous crimes. Our government will keep you informed of the steps we are taking and the processes we are following,' says PM and appeals for calm

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Nothing is more promising than countries putting aside hubris and ideological differences to invest in our shared future, observes Durga Sreenivasan, a delegate at COP28.

TCS needs to keep evolving in age of GenAI: Krithivasan

TCS needs to keep evolving in age of GenAI: Krithivasan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has to "keep evolving" and be relevant to clients as generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies emerge, K Krithivasan, chief executive officer and managing director of the IT company, has said in a New Year's message to employees. "It is always heartening to see the reinforcement of how strong our relationships are with our clients and the level of trust they place with us.

'Looking forward to the day we play together'

'Looking forward to the day we play together'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'When I got my 50th century recently, he put out a story and sent me a very nice message as well. So, there's been mutual admiration, respect. It's really nice to connect with global athletes who are excelling at a high level.'

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Not a single rupee...: Kejriwal to SC on ED charges

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'The present case is a classic case of how the ruling party led central government has misused the central agency- Enforcement Directorate and its wide powers under PMLA to crush its biggest political opponent -Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders'

Full text of PM's I-Day speech

Full text of PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

'Our fortunes and our nation's fortunes are intertwined. And working together, we can make this fortune a glorious one.'

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

India wanted explicit condemnation of Hamas: Sources on UNGA resolution

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The resolution did not include any explicit condemnation of the October 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas, they said, adding India abstained in the vote in absence of all elements of its approach not being covered in the final text of the resolution.

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Can 'Singham Anna' Deliver For The BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Annamalai has faced criticism for the breakup between the AIADMK and the BJP, but BJP leaders say 'he attracts youth, who needs change'.