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Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Is GPT-4 Intelligent?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Overestimation of AI can lead to an excessive level of trust and the spread of disinformation. ChatGPT's replies are riddled with factual errors, hidden in eloquent, grammatically correct sentences. This leads to a hallucination of truth, explains Kumar Abishek.

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Ranji quarters: Karnataka, Bengal, MP in driver's seat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

REWIND: India in the week gone by

REWIND: India in the week gone by

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the last week.

Helmet review

Helmet review

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Helmet's sole attribute are its three actors. Aparshakti Khurana, Abishek Banerjee and Ashish Verma have an effortless witty quality and breezy camaraderie, observes Sukanya Verma.

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Ranji Roundup: Parkar hits double ton on debut

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal matches played on Tuesday

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw hits maiden T20 hundred

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Ignored for India, Shaw sizzles with 61-ball 134

Ranji semis: Mumbai take lead against UP; MP in control

Ranji semis: Mumbai take lead against UP; MP in control

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

Mumbai produced an incisive bowling display to bundle out Uttar Pradesh for a paltry 180 and take the crucial first-innings lead on the third day of their Ranji Trophy semi-final, in Bengaluru on Thursday.

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Ranji: Himachal in command vs Haryana; Vidarbha in control

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

A summary of all the action from Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

India's Forever Debt To Bhabha, Sarabhai

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Dr Bhabha and Dr Sarabhai didn't feel guilty for their ambitions; it was for those 'mad scientists' that India is a powerhouse -- both at the atomic level and in the vastness of space, observes Kumar Abishek.

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Can Earth Avoid Killer Space Rocks?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Stephen Hawking, in his final book Brief Answers to the Big Questions, considered an asteroid collision to be the biggest threat to the planet. At this point, we are as well prepared as dinosaurs were when a 10-km wide asteroid hit the planet 65 million years ago, notes Kumar Abishek.

Bengaluru: Man strums guitar as docs perform brain surgery

Bengaluru: Man strums guitar as docs perform brain surgery

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

He underwent the surgery for a rare movement disorder affecting guitarists.

10 Naxals killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

10 Naxals killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Ten Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday.

'23 dissenters' feel the heat in the Congress

'23 dissenters' feel the heat in the Congress

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Even though it was stated that no action would be taken against the senior leaders who had written to Sonia Gandhi, they say that the retaliation had already begun, reports Aditi Phadnis

Will EC agree to hold Mamata's election within 6 months?

Will EC agree to hold Mamata's election within 6 months?

Rediff.com20 May 2021

In case the EC doesn't hold elections within six months, the duration in which Banerjee has to become an MLA, the Trinamool Congress is ready with Plan B.

BSF jawan among 2 injured in Pak firing in Jammu

BSF jawan among 2 injured in Pak firing in Jammu

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The mortar shelling and small arms firing from across the border was intense in Shahpur, Kirni and Qasba sectors along the LoC in Poonch district.

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As a venture partner, DVP said that Neemuchwala would be bringing deep technology expertise and invaluable experience of building businesses.

In Space, On a Joyride

In Space, On a Joyride

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Will space tourism with a niche market of serving only the uber-rich ever be profitable, asks Kumar Abishek.

Kamal lone Indian in men's singles of World C'ship

Kamal lone Indian in men's singles of World C'ship

Rediff.com10 May 2011

India's representation in the singles events of the World Table Tennis Championship was reduced to just four players, three of them women, after six others failed to qualify for the main draw.

Yeddy's clean chit shocking, says Congress

Yeddy's clean chit shocking, says Congress

Rediff.com18 Jul 2010

The Congress on Sunday slammed the BJP government in Karnataka for "avoiding" a CBI probe into the illegal mining in the state, saying "the loot is brazen". Reacting to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's "clean chit" to Reddy brothers, who are ministers in the state government, in the illegal mining episode, Congress spokesperson Abishek Singhvi said.

Mumbai Indians inch closer to semis

Mumbai Indians inch closer to semis

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Mumbai Indians notched up their sixth win on the trot to continue to be in hunt for a semi-final place after pipping Deccan Chargers by 25 runs in their Indian Premier League encounter on Sunday. The Mumbai team first scored a competitive 178 for seven, thanks to some sensible batting by Abishek Nayar and Dwayne Bravo, and then restricted hosts to 153 for seven in 20 overs.

Sharath Kamal in Round 2 of Indian Open TT

Sharath Kamal in Round 2 of Indian Open TT

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Top seed Achanta Sharath Kamal advanced to the second round of men's singles in the NCC Indian Open ITTF Pro Tour tournament after an easy win over Ji Min Han of Korea in Delhi on Friday. The Indian ace defeated Ji Min 11-9, 11-6, 5-11, 11-8, 11-4 at the Yamuna Sports Complex.

Coastal security plan among naval files leaked

Coastal security plan among naval files leaked

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

The file 'Swan Amended 04 May 05.doc' was created on May 16, 2005 at 1748 hours and was last accessed on the same day, the chargesheet said.

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Is your brain connected to Wi-Fi?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Imagine a world in which a human only thinks, and a robot cooks the whole meal.

Jaffer's ton puts Mumbai in semis

Jaffer's ton puts Mumbai in semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2007

Wasim Jaffer scored an unbeaten 170 as Mumbai crushed Delhi by six wickets in the Ranji Trophy one-day tournament.

Sonia's letter to PM a 'middle path': Cong

Sonia's letter to PM a 'middle path': Cong

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

The Congress Party on Wednesday said Sonia Gandhi's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on foreign direct investment in retail should be seen as a 'middle path'

Cong picks Priya to succeed Sunil Dutt

Cong picks Priya to succeed Sunil Dutt

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Priya Dutt, daughter of late Sunil Dutt, will be the Congress candidate for the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency.

Scorpene deal: Notices to Advani, George

Scorpene deal: Notices to Advani, George

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

"Advani, Fernandes and Yeshwant Sinha are trying to target me to make scorpene deal an election issue."

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

''BJP can't put India under their thumb'

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'The BJP will not be able to create dictatorship of the kind it is perhaps dreaming of.' 'We have Bengal as the biggest example.'

How To Win An Oscar

How To Win An Oscar

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

Joaquin Phoneix (Joker) and Renne Zellweger (Judy) should keep their fingers crossed, says Kumar Abishek.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Box Office: Neerja set to become a hit!

Box Office: Neerja set to become a hit!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week!

4 Indians among Rhodes scholars this year

4 Indians among Rhodes scholars this year

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The scholars are awarded for their outstanding scholarly achievements, character, commitment to others and to the common good.

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

India's head housekeeper, by appointment

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

A century-old company -- that started as an infrastructure provider for large religious gatherings like the Kumbh Mela -- has expanded its role to keeping the premises of such gatherings litter-free.

Box Office: Sanam Re is average, Fitoor flops

Box Office: Sanam Re is average, Fitoor flops

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

V K Singh justifies decision on Suhag promotion ban

V K Singh justifies decision on Suhag promotion ban

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

After the defence ministry termed as "illegal" his decision to put a ban on promotion of Army Chief designate Dalbir Suhag, Gen (retd)V K Singh, now a Union minister, justified his action on Tuesday.

Box Office: Aligarh gets poor opening

Box Office: Aligarh gets poor opening

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Another twist in U'khand crisis; no floor test on Thursday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Giving yet another twist to the continuing political drama in Uttarakhand, the division bench has stayed the Thursday's floor test in the state assembly till April 7.

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Kannada actor-turned-politician Ambareesh passes away

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Beginning his film career in antagonistic roles, he later emerged on his own to become a hero. Ambareesh also had a successful career in politics having been an MLA, a Lok Sabha member and a former minister at the state and central levels.