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How Google plans improve visual search results

How Google plans improve visual search results

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Google will introduce a new way to search "visually" in the coming months, making it easier for users to express their questions in more natural ways. Google, at its Search On livestream event on Wednesday night, shared details of how the tech giant is bringing the latest in artificial intelligence (AI) to its products, giving people new ways to search and explore information in more natural and intuitive ways. Earlier this year at its flagship event Google I/O, the US-based company had announced that it had reached a critical milestone for understanding information with Multitask Unified Model or MUM.

Stranger Things 4 Review

Stranger Things 4 Review

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'It is inevitable that people around the world -- including from America and China -- will have different viewpoints over different issues'

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Kohli among big-earning athletes on Instagram during lockdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with an estimated earnings of 1.8 million pounds.

NBA players to receive 25% less pay from May 15

NBA players to receive 25% less pay from May 15

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The NBA has reached an agreement with the National Basketball Players Association to withhold 25% of each player's salary from May 15 due to the shutdown of the sport because of the coronavirus pandemic. The deal would provide a gradual reduction in player salaries in case a "force majeure" event, such as the pandemic, wipes out the rest of the regular season.

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Kobe Bryant crash: Investigators requests public's help

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Investigators call for civilian photos of weather in Kobe Bryant helicopter wreck

Khel Ratna for Rani; Lovlina, Ishant take home Arjuna Award

Khel Ratna for Rani; Lovlina, Ishant take home Arjuna Award

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Sports Minister hands over trophies to 2020 National Sports Awards winners

Here's your chance to support these champs

Here's your chance to support these champs

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Milkha Singh is supporting the Indian Wheelchair Basketball team's crowdfunding campaign to travel to Thailand for the Asia Oceania championship.

Parents, Beware Of These RED FLAGS!

Parents, Beware Of These RED FLAGS!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

If parenting becomes a mission to control children, then it is a red flag, warns Dr Aarti Bakshi.

Inside the Narendra Modi Stadium

Inside the Narendra Modi Stadium

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) was spent to revamp the stadium, which can seat 132,000 spectators, and is now the biggest cricket stadium on the planet.

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

North Korea drops out of Tokyo Olympics citing COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

North Korea made its decision to pull out of Tokyo at a meeting of its Olympic committee and Sports Minister Kim Il Guk on March 25, the ministry said on its website.

This Nike ad is giving us goosebumps

This Nike ad is giving us goosebumps

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Social media applauded the team for their excellent efforts, appreciating the mind behind the eye-relaxing visuals.

How A 50-Year-Old Cop Became Mr Tamil Nadu

How A 50-Year-Old Cop Became Mr Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Two years ago, Inspector Stephen Jose told his colleagues he was going to participate in a body-building contest. He was 48. They didn't think he was serious. But he was. In January 2022, he became Mr Tamil Nadu.

NBA MVP Durant heads to India to promote league

NBA MVP Durant heads to India to promote league

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Durant, named Most Valuable Player in this year's NBA Finals, will be in New Delhi next Thursday to open two new basketball courts, funded by his charity foundation, and coach the country's top prospects at the NBA Academy India.

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Meet The Finalists, Sony World Photography Awards 2022

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Some of the Shortlisted finalists for the Sony World Photography Awards.

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Revealed! Final moments of Kobe Bryant's fatal helicopter crash

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Moments before Los Angeles basketball great Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter and the seven others perished in a helicopter crash, the pilot had tried to climb out of layer of clouds, but the aircraft then banked sharply and lurched toward the ground. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) estimated Bryant's luxury passenger helicopter hit the ground at a speed of more than 2,000 feet (610 m) per minute.

'Wish you were here': Kobe's widow hails Lakers' victory

'Wish you were here': Kobe's widow hails Lakers' victory

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Kobe, who won five championships with the Lakers, and 13-year-old Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash in January.

Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Shinzo Abe, SP Balasubramaniam among Padma Vibhushan awardees

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

This year, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been conferred Padma Vibhushan for his achievement in the field of public affairs.

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

NBA: Grizzlies set record with 73-point winning margin

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Grizzlies, who had nine players score in double figures, stretched their winning streak to three. They managed the record blowout despite the absence of their leading scorer, Ja Morant, who is sidelined due to a knee injury.

Eight sportspersons on TIME 100 most influential list

Eight sportspersons on TIME 100 most influential list

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The athletes on the US magazine's list have enjoyed sporting success as well as promoting other causes.

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

How sailor Nethra charted her journey to Olympics

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'I've been working hard for this for the past 18 months and away from home for a long time...and it is good to know that it all paid off and the event is done and we've got what we came for'

The World's 10 wealthiest athletes, 2018

The World's 10 wealthiest athletes, 2018

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Floyd Mayweather tops the Forbes list of best paid athletes for the fourth time in seven years, followed by soccer superstars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Griezmann apologises for blackface photo

Griezmann apologises for blackface photo

Rediff.com18 Dec 2017

Earlier, Griezmann posted a picture of himself on Twitter, captioned, "80's Party,'' where he donned a Harlem Globetrotters-like uniform, with a black painted body and an afro-style wig, goal.com reported.

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

NBA: Nine more players test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Nine more NBA players have tested positive for COVID-19, less than a week before teams are set to travel to Florida to resume the 2020 season. A total of 25 players and 10 team staff members have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since testing began on June 23, the National Basketball Association said in a statement on Thursday.

Kohli, Tendulkar pay tribute to 'magician' Kobe Bryant

Kohli, Tendulkar pay tribute to 'magician' Kobe Bryant

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

India captain Virat Kohli condoled the demise of American basketball legend Kobe Bryant and said he was 'absolutely devastated to hear the news'. Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board.

NBA star Raja Bell to visit India

NBA star Raja Bell to visit India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

The NBA, which opened its first office in Mumbai in October last year, has hosted more than 450 basketball development events in India since 2008 as part of the league's effort to grow basketball.

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Aus Open in numbers: Rod Laver Arena to allow 14k spectators

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

This year's Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day, around 50% of usual capacity, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian origin to be a part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he signed a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings, a professional basketball team in the US.

What Abhishek Bachchan is PASSIONATE about!

What Abhishek Bachchan is PASSIONATE about!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'I had seen my father playing kabbaddi in Ganga Ki Saugandh. I was fascinated. Somehow, that picture of Paa playing kabbaddi stayed.'

Osaka rescinds decision, agrees to play

Osaka rescinds decision, agrees to play

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'However, after my announcement and lengthy consultation with the WTA and USTA, I have agreed at their request to play on Friday. They offered to postpone all matches until Friday and in my mind that brings more attention to the movement. I want to thank the WTA and the Tournament for their support.'

School kids light up NBA's maiden India game

School kids light up NBA's maiden India game

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

Norma Godinho/Rediff.com reports on the pre-season NBA match played between Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

You might have heard of celebrities throwing extravagant parties, but this bash from a basketball legend will leave you dumfound.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

He shoots hoops for hope

He shoots hoops for hope

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

In the second of a special series on second generation Indian Americans giving back to India, Shaun Jayachandran tells Arthur J Pais how he is using basketball to get the young in India to build their educational skills and career goals.

Corruption threat in online games?

Corruption threat in online games?

Rediff.com4 May 2020

David Sharpe, who from mid-year will head Sport Integrity Australia, a new government agency merging anti-corruption and anti-doping bodies, said he was mindful of the potential threat organised crime posed to esports given its interest from betting markets.

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Trump, Biden, PM Modi among most tweeted in 2020

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

The prime minister occupied seventh place on the list.

Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The shooting interrupted an otherwise peaceful, six-hour bash that only began to clear out in the late afternoon.

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Former US President Obama applauds LeBron's leadership

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Former US President Barack Obama congratulated LeBron James a day after he picked up his fourth NBA title, as prominent figures in sports, politics and beyond celebrated the Los Angeles Lakers championship.

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Despite Mavs horror, Satnam still harbours the NBA dream

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Satnam Singh may have endured a tough time with the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, but he isn't ready to give up just yet.