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BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

BlackBerry unveils 4G smartphone Leap

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The device features a five-inch all-touch screen with BlackBerry 10.3.1 OS.

Soon, cheaper, lighter electric car battery

Soon, cheaper, lighter electric car battery

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The discovery of a material that maintains a rechargeable sulphur cathode helps to overcome a primary hurdle to building a lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

Google looks for talent in BlackBerry's backyard

Google looks for talent in BlackBerry's backyard

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Motorola and Google are growing their presence in Waterloo.

'It's justified if women want to dominate men'

'It's justified if women want to dominate men'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Harman Baweja talks about his new film, What's Your Raashee, and Priyanka Chopra.

End of an era: The rise and fall of BlackBerry

End of an era: The rise and fall of BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Embattled smartphone company BlackBerry Ltd plans to go private in a $4.7 billion deal being orchestrated by its largest shareholder.

Om Puri: My friend, Patrick Swayze

Om Puri: My friend, Patrick Swayze

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Om Puri looks back at the days of shooting City Of Joy with the star, who died on Monday.

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.

Revealed: Best sex position for men with a bad back

Revealed: Best sex position for men with a bad back

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

In a new study, researchers have suggested that men with back pain should replace spooning style sex with doggy-style sex.

Budget receives mixed response

Budget receives mixed response

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Unhappy that the Budget has not done anything to reduce escalating prices, the Communist Party of India said on Tuesday that it\nwould launch a countrywide agitation against high prices of essential commodities\ndespite the low rate of annualised inflation.

The conqueror-king Kareena's son is named after

The conqueror-king Kareena's son is named after

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

When Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor-Khan decided to name their firstborn Taimur, Syed Firdaus Ashraf delved into history to bring back into focus the fierce warrior king who bore that name many centuries ago.

Layoff Tales: What one of India's top companies did to me

Layoff Tales: What one of India's top companies did to me

Rediff.com11 May 2009

V K Harish, a senior software engineer, reveals how his company cajoled him to resign voluntarily and later didn't fulfill its promise.

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd world out there!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

12 images that show the odd, odd world we live in.

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

BlackBerry to sell majority of its real estate in Canada

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Smartphone maker BlackBerry will sell most of its real estate holding in Canada in a bid to improve operational efficiencies as the firm is facing mounting losses and unsold handset inventory.

Congress's AP story: Doomed in Seema-Andhra, outsmarted in Telangana

Congress's AP story: Doomed in Seema-Andhra, outsmarted in Telangana

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The thumping electoral victory the Congress had dreamt about is now a distant reality, says Vicky Nanjappa

BlackBerry sells US headquarters to Brookfield Property Group

BlackBerry sells US headquarters to Brookfield Property Group

Rediff.com15 Mar 2014

Faced with mounting losses and unsold inventory, struggling smartphone maker BlackBerry has sold its US office in Texas to Brookfield Property Group as it seeks to rationalise costs.

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

World Cup Diary: Meet Afghanistan's very 'own' cricket star!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

fghanistan's latest cricket sensation Hamid Hassan found his way into the pages of the popular US daily.

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

'Ashok the Great did not slaughter foreigners or Muslims when he conquered Kalinga. It was Oriya- speaking Hindus whom he butchered by the tens of thousands. But Ashok is called Great, and his lion emblem is the official symbol of the Republic of India.' 'Why do we honour Ashoka and not Tipu, when both men are accused of the same crime?' asks Aakar Patel.

India needs a 2nd aircraft carrier quickly

India needs a 2nd aircraft carrier quickly

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The Indian Navy has just one aircraft carrier. The INS Vikramaditya carries just 26 unreliable MiG-29 fighters and 10 helicopters -- an insufficient capability to battle a serious foe.

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.

BlackBerry calls off sale, will replace CEO

BlackBerry calls off sale, will replace CEO

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The company plans to raise $1 billion with a private placement of convertible debentures.

Former Apple CEO John Sculley mulls bidding for BlackBerry

Former Apple CEO John Sculley mulls bidding for BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

He has been a long time Blackberry fan and user.

'My izzat is more important than the Rs 1,700 I stand to gain'

'My izzat is more important than the Rs 1,700 I stand to gain'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

'My appeal to ex-servicemen,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd), 'is please do not demean yourself and bring our izzat down to the levels of militant trade unionism of the banks or airline variety! Please accept a reasonable compromise and fight your battle with the 7th Pay Commission!'

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 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.

BlackBerry reports profits, sells 1 mn Z10

BlackBerry reports profits, sells 1 mn Z10

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The Nasdaq-listed company had posted losses in the previous three quarters of the 2013 fiscal while for the same period last year, it had reported a loss of $125 million.

What 'parivartan'? It's business as usual at Haldia

What 'parivartan'? It's business as usual at Haldia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Mamata Banerjee promised a new era in West Bengal. Yet, workers at Haldia say that old habits of extortion and violence continue under the Trinamool flag.

Users line up to try new BlackBerry 10 platform

Users line up to try new BlackBerry 10 platform

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

RIM shares up more than 3 pct on Nasdaq and TSX.

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

'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

READ THIS before you light up that next cigarette

READ THIS before you light up that next cigarette

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Half of India's smokers unaware that their habit is one of the major reasons for a stroke.

CBI only wants to frame Modi in Ishrat Jahan case: BJP

CBI only wants to frame Modi in Ishrat Jahan case: BJP

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Charging the Central Bureau of Investigation for not probing role of a Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Tayiba in the Ishrat Jahan encounter case, the Bharatiya Janata P Party on Thursday alleged that the agency was acting at the behest of the Congress with a one-point agenda to frame the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

The next Indian astronaut

The next Indian astronaut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Raja Chari is in training to go to space in 2019. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel presents the story of his journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to NASA. A Rediff.com Exclusive!

Yet another honorary doctorate for Kalam

Yet another honorary doctorate for Kalam

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

In recognition of his vision, dedication and leadership in the study and advancement of science and engineering, an honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering was conferred on former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam by the University of Waterloo at a special convocation recently.

New 3D Wonderbra ad 'distraction to drivers'

New 3D Wonderbra ad 'distraction to drivers'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

A 3D advertisement by bra company Wonderbra, which features a well-enhanced woman's cleavage, is being considered a road safety hazard, as it can be distracting for drivers.

Saudi Arabia not to ban BlackBerry

Saudi Arabia not to ban BlackBerry

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Saudi Arabia has allowed Research In Motion (RIM) to continue BlackBerry services in the kingdom.

22-year-old becomes IIT Bombay professor

22-year-old becomes IIT Bombay professor

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Tathagat Avatar Tulsi has become India's youngest assistant professor at the renowned Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai.

French shame: Papers slam team as a bunch of mutinous fools

French shame: Papers slam team as a bunch of mutinous fools

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The French press heaped scorn and derision on the national soccer team (Les Bleus) on Monday after players boycotted a training session in South Africa to protest against the expulsion of one of their group.

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