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The AI robot that is making Chinese journalists jittery

The AI robot that is making Chinese journalists jittery

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

For the first time, a Chinese news channel has employed an artificial intelligence robot as a weather reporter on its live breakfast show, raising concerns among the country's journalists as it could threaten their jobs.

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 2 at the Games

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 2 at the Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

China got its first gold at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics thanks to some sharp shooting skills by Olympic debutant Zhang Mengxue on Sunday. Presenting a round-up of the athletes who shone bright to take home gold medals on Day 2 at the Rio Games...

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to Tibet or China? Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi.

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

20 times Priyanka Chopra won our hearts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

20 occasions she captured our attention.

India, China agree on complete disengagement of troops

India, China agree on complete disengagement of troops

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'They also agreed that for the overall development of bilateral relations it was essential to maintain enduring peace and tranquillity in the border areas,' the MEA said in a statement.

Anup Sridhar loses to top seed

Anup Sridhar loses to top seed

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

The Indian ace was beaten by Lin Dan of China in the semi-finals of the Yonex Open badminton tournament.

'China's economic boom eluded the poor'

'China's economic boom eluded the poor'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

China's poverty line of $85 per capita net income a year is too low for subsistence and fails to deliver to 100 million poor the benefits of the country's unprecedented economic boom, a senior official has said.

Indian, Chinese parliaments to ink first-ever MoU

Indian, Chinese parliaments to ink first-ever MoU

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

Indian and Chinese parliaments are set to sign the first-ever memorandum of understanding to open a new avenue for bilateral exchange.

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

Relief for Indian boxers as AIBA recognise new federation

Relief for Indian boxers as AIBA recognise new federation

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

The governing body of amateur boxing (AIBA) has given recognition to a newly-elected national federation in India, paving the way for fighters to compete under their national flag at the Asian Games which starts this week.

La Liga PICS: Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes

La Liga PICS: Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

It was Messi's 56th converted penalty in La Liga and saw him draw level with Hugo Sanchez as the league's second-top penalty taker, behind record holder Cristiano Ronaldo on 61.

In a first, China allows online media to report news

In a first, China allows online media to report news

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

China has for the first time permitted official media websites to report news but retained monopoly over the media by omitting popular private social media portals like Sina which has millions of users.

India, China hold first-ever strategic dialogue

India, China hold first-ever strategic dialogue

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

The aim of the dialogue is to broaden the scope of the blooming bilateral relationship, allowing both sides to exchange notes on global and regional security issues.

Chinese Cos keen on IT, telcom tie-ups

Chinese Cos keen on IT, telcom tie-ups

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Fifteen Chinese companies are in talks with Indian information technology and telecom firms like Tatas, Cosmos and CMC for joint ventures in the sectors.

100 fossilised dinosaur eggs unearthed in China

100 fossilised dinosaur eggs unearthed in China

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

The eggs were discovered by workers during the construction of the expressway that runs through Jinyin Mountain in Yunxi County of the province.

Sonia world's third most powerful woman: Forbes

Sonia world's third most powerful woman: Forbes

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Congress president and United Progressive Alliance chief Sonia Gandhi is the world's third most powerful woman after US National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice and Chinese Vice-premier Wu Yi, Forbes magazine said on Friday.

Rio 2016: Jitu Rai finishes 8th in men's 10m air pistol

Rio 2016: Jitu Rai finishes 8th in men's 10m air pistol

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

Star Indian shooter Jitu Rai was way off the mark in the men's 10m Air Pistol final, finishing a lowly eighth to bow out of the competition in the Rio Olympics on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro. Army's Jitu, bronze medalist at Incheon Asian Games in the event in 2014, shot an overall 78.7 to finish eighth in the field of eight finalists to become the first shooter to crash out of the final round.

Meet the second oldest Aussie to make Olympic debut

Meet the second oldest Aussie to make Olympic debut

Rediff.com24 Jul 2016

Sixteen years after being an unused reserve at her home Sydney Olympics, Australian rider Sue Hearn will finally make her Games debut at the age of 60 in Rio.

China's awesome digital mapping plan

China's awesome digital mapping plan

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

China has embarked on an ambitious project to digitally map the entire country which would enable decision-makers to have easy access to all information, including personal details of individuals in over 600 Chinese cities and more than 2,000 countie

Rio Olympics: China questions gold medal obsession

Rio Olympics: China questions gold medal obsession

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

A scarcity of gold medals in the first few days of the Olympics is leading China to reflect on its past obsession with finishing first, amid agreement that being champion is no longer everything.

China, Japan lock horns again

China, Japan lock horns again

Rediff.com25 May 2005

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

PIX: Marta scores landmark goal but Brazil lose to Australia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Australia came from two goals down to beat Brazil 3-2 in the women's World Cup.

When Priyanka was Michael Kors' arm candy!

When Priyanka was Michael Kors' arm candy!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The actor hung out with the ace designer at a fashion event in New York.

Saran in China March 30-31

Saran in China March 30-31

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

India, China for greater economic cooperation

India, China for greater economic cooperation

Rediff.com17 Oct 2003

India and China on Friday decided to intensify further their bilateral economic cooperation and speed up the implementation of the agreements signed during Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's historic visit in Beijing in June.\n\n\n\n

Leo-Brad Pitt may combine in Scorsese film

Leo-Brad Pitt may combine in Scorsese film

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Martin Scorsese may work together in Internal Affairs, a remake of three Chinese gangster films, Wu Jian Dao.

Tian, Guo open Chinese gold rush

Tian, Guo open Chinese gold rush

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

Tian teamed with Yang Jinghui to win the men's synchronised 10m platform after Guo and Wu Minxia won the women's three-metre springboard title.

Chinese Taipei, China win Jr Asian TT crowns

Chinese Taipei, China win Jr Asian TT crowns

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

They won the boys and girls' titles respectively in the Jr Asian TT championship.

Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang displayed a photograph of Indian 'incursion' into Donglong area.

Can you spot the Indian connection?

Can you spot the Indian connection?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Malia and Sasha Obama photographed in gowns created by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan for the Obamas' last White House Christmas Card.

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The PLA Air Force has conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea recently, which will become "a regular practice" in the future

Indians crash at All-England badminton

Indians crash at All-England badminton

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

Abhinn Shyam Gupta, Chetan Anand, Nikhil Kanetkar and Aparna lost in the first round.

5 key points that star boxer Amir Khan made during his India visit

5 key points that star boxer Amir Khan made during his India visit

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) could soon allow professional boxers to compete in big-ticket amateur events like the Olympics, British professional boxing star Amir Khan has revealed, saying that he would grab the chance as and when it comes along.