MUMBAI, India--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Rediff.com India Limited (Nasdaq: REDF), Indiaas leading online provider of news, information, communication, entertainment and shopping services, today announced the launch of its Rediff News application for Android hand-held devices.
Rediff.comas Android news app can be downloaded from Google Play by visiting rediff.com/newsapp on mobile phones and tablets using the Android OS. The app offers readers quick and easy access to a rich collection of the latest stories across Rediffas News, Business, Movies, Sports, and Get Ahead sections, in a tiled interface and comes with an option to enable or disable images, and an offline mode to read all the content.
aWith all thatas going on in India and the world, itas easy to miss the stories and events that impact our daily lives. The release of the Rediff News app is designed to keep our users consistently informed and engaged with the current headlines and happenings a" across business, technology, entertainment, and sports a" in an innovative and simple way,a said Ajit Balakrishnan, Rediff.com India Ltd. Chairman and CEO.
In addition, the news app provides a shortened version of reports, with a link back to Rediff.comas mobile site where the full report can be read. Readers can also share and comment on their favorite, newsworthy items via Facebook and Twitter, and via Whatsapp, sms and email.
The application also has the option to refresh manually or automatically every 3 hours, 6 hours or once a day a" allowing the user to personalize settings and receive stories they are interested in when they want.
Mr. Balakrishnan continued, aEach and every platform enhancement is directly tied to Rediffas commitment to making our usersa online news experience richer and more beneficial. With this latest innovation, the most up-to-date and relevant news stories from India and around the globe are now at readersa fingertips a" instantly, when they want it. We believe the Rediff News app offering further strengthens our market leadership in leveraging cutting-edge technology to open even greater online opportunities for our customers, while creating and expanding channels to grow the Rediff business and brand.a
About Rediff India:
Rediff India (NASDAQ: REDF) is one of the premier worldwide online providers of news, information, communication, entertainment and shopping services for Indians worldwide. Founded in 1996, Rediff.com is headquartered in Mumbai, India with offices in New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and New York.
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