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'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

And if you have started wondering why such innovations come only from American companies, Ajit Balakrishnan offers the answer.

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Environment Minister Anil Dave passes away

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Dave complained of uneasiness at his home on Thursday morning and was rushed to AIIMS.

'Sameer Gaikwad is innocent; we believe in the Constitution'

'Sameer Gaikwad is innocent; we believe in the Constitution'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

'The Sanatan Sanstha does not believe in violence. The concept of violence and threatening people doesn't fit into our ideology and principles.' 'There are some people who are opposed to Hindu religion. They think propagating the tenets of the Hindu religion is a sign of backwardness.' 'While the RSS and Sanatan Sanstha propagate Hindutvavad and cultural nationalism, we do have our differences, which in a democratic society is absolutely normal and required.'

The man who donated a Rs 8-cr garland to Lord Balaji

The man who donated a Rs 8-cr garland to Lord Balaji

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Raju's grandfather had commissioned a similar sahasra nama mala for Lord Balaji 50 years ago. Raju now wanted to offer a new garland.

3 arrested in Nido's murder case sent to JC

3 arrested in Nido's murder case sent to JC

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Three persons arrested in connection with death of a 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh youth, who was allegedly beaten by some shopkeepers in New Delhi, were on Tuesday remanded in 14-day judicial custody by a Delhi court.

J&K CM Mufti Sayeed passes away; daughter Mehbooba likely to take over

J&K CM Mufti Sayeed passes away; daughter Mehbooba likely to take over

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Mehbooba Mufti, his eldest child, will likely succeed him.

Main suspect in Avijit Roy murder case killed by Bangladesh cops

Main suspect in Avijit Roy murder case killed by Bangladesh cops

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

He said the militant was killed in a pre-dawn encounter in Dhaka and was named in a police list as Shariful or Sharif, but he previously used several other names like Sakib alias Saleh alias Arif alias Hadi-1.

The Power of Assured Indian Innovation

The Power of Assured Indian Innovation

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Can we make high speed 4G Internet available at 10 cents per GB, and make all voice calls free of cost -- that too in a large and diverse country like India? Can we make high-quality but simple breast cancer screening available to every woman, that too at the extremely affordable cost of $1 per scan? Can we make a portable, high-tech ECG machine which can provide reports immediately and that too at the cost of 8 cents a test? Can we make an eye imaging device that is portable, non-invasive and costs 3 times less that conventional devices? Can we make a robust test for mosquito-borne dengue, which can detect the disease on day 1, and that too at the cost of $2 per test? Amazingly, says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, all this has been achieved in India, not only by using technological innovation but also non-technological innovation.

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Explained: What ails India China relationship

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'A lack of strategic trust and the 'persistent security dilemma' prevails between India and China,' points out Dr Rup Narayan Das.

A national park on Moon?

A national park on Moon?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2013

A new bill introduced into the US Congress would create the Apollo Lunar Landing Sites National Historical Park on the Moon.

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Why the Garden City is submerged under apathy

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Today, half the lakes in Bengaluru are encroached upon.

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Amid tussle with Punjab CM, Sidhu loses key portfolios

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Navjot Sidhu has been given power and new and renewable energy sources, and his tourism and cultural affairs portfolio has been given to Charanjit Singh Channi.

Sheena married diamond merchant in US, Indrani told Vidhie

Sheena married diamond merchant in US, Indrani told Vidhie

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

This may bolster the CBI's case that after murdering Sheena in April 2012 and disposing of her body, Indrani, her mother, used to send emails or text messages in her name.

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Study in the UK: The best universities for students

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

The survey, conducted by the Times Higher Education (THE), ranks universities according to 21 parameters that enhance student experience.

PM hits the ground running, meets CEOs in Houston

PM hits the ground running, meets CEOs in Houston

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

"Getting straight to business. PM @narendramodi just concluded a fruitful interaction with top energy sector CEOs at a Roundtable meeting in #Houston. Discussion focussed on working together for energy security and expanding mutual investment opportunities between India & US," MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet.

Truly deserved! 'Champions of Change' award for Nadella this year

Truly deserved! 'Champions of Change' award for Nadella this year

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

US President Barack Obama plans to honour Microsoft's Indian-origin CEO Satya Nadella with the 'Champions of Change' award.

PM talks dosti as India-Iran sign historic Chabahar pact

PM talks dosti as India-Iran sign historic Chabahar pact

Rediff.com23 May 2016

India and Iran on Monday decided to jointly combat terror, radicalism and cyber crime as the two strategic partners signed 12 agreements including a "milestone" pact on developing the key Chabahar port for which India will provide $500 million.

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

What has Arctic weather got to do with Indian monsoon? A lot, actually

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Data spanning the years 1951 to 2014 show that temperature and pressure conditions at specific locations in the Arctic region during the pre-monsoon period correlate with the Indian summer monsoon rainfall, points out Charu Bahri.

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

'He made the youth dream about a better India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

'His simple lifestyle, his optimism, his hard work and his genuine humility made him an authentic role model to millions of children, many of them growing up in challenging circumstances.'

Fresh report on Sunanda's death inconclusive: Delhi police, BJP, Cong spar

Fresh report on Sunanda's death inconclusive: Delhi police, BJP, Cong spar

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The fresh report submitted to the police by All India Institute of Medical Sciences doctors on the reasons for the mysterious death of Sunanda Pushkar is 'inconclusive', according to the Delhi police, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress were locked in a slanging match on the issue.

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

the connection between the sunflower mystery and the 'rotatable solar trees' India plans to develop.

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The only idea -- the only idea -- of the shutdown was to buy time.'

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Animal whisperer! She talks to animals, reads their minds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Mumbai-based animal communicator Akshaya Kawle shares some exciting stories and learnings from her professional journey.

Sheena case: Peter Mukerjea grilled again as cops dig deeper

Sheena case: Peter Mukerjea grilled again as cops dig deeper

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Former Star India CEO Peter Mukerjea, husband of accused Indrani Mukerjea in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, underwent a fresh round of questioning on Thursday and is likely to be confronted with his wife.

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.

Professor, 2 others arrested over links to Dhaka terror attack

Professor, 2 others arrested over links to Dhaka terror attack

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Acting deputy vice chancellor of a private university has been arrested in Dhaka along with two others for sheltering militants who carried out Bangladesh's worst terror attack at a cafe in which 22 people were killed by suspected Islamic State militants.

Kalam's 2008 interview: 'Economic prosperity has to reach 700 million people in rural areas'

Kalam's 2008 interview: 'Economic prosperity has to reach 700 million people in rural areas'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam kindly answered rediff.com's questions for an exclusive interview.

Karnataka goes all out to woo Infosys

Karnataka goes all out to woo Infosys

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

State government says Infosys is Karnataka's baby and it will give the company full support to stay in the IT Park.

'Robo Brain' to teach robots how to mimic humans

'Robo Brain' to teach robots how to mimic humans

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Robo Brain -- a large-scale computational system that learns from publicly available Internet resources -- is currently downloading and processing about 1 billion images, 120,000 YouTube videos, and 100 million how-to documents and appliance manuals.

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Delhi smog: 37 flights diverted; air quality worsens

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Pollution levels in Delhi and satellite towns shot up again on Sunday morning, with the air quality bordering the 'severe plus' category at several places.

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

She reportedly informed the board that she is not well and unable to appear for the re-exam.

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Vajpayee, first non-Congress PM to complete full term, is no more

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

He was admitted to the AIIMS on June 11 with a kidney tract infection, urinary tract infection, low urine output and chest congestion.

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Remembering Homi Bhabha

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

On Dr Homi J Bhabha's 110th birth anniversary, Dr K S Parthasarathy shares some personal memories of the legendary nuclear scientist.

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

On his three-day trip, the Microsoft CEO will meet governments and businesses to get them to use the company's platforms.

'I don't dwell on success or failure beyond Monday'

'I don't dwell on success or failure beyond Monday'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

'If the film becomes a hit within Friday, Saturday and Sunday, I am relieved.' 'But by Monday, I need to come back to earth.'

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

Manipuri youth beaten to death in Delhi; 2 detained

Manipuri youth beaten to death in Delhi; 2 detained

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

In yet another case of violence against people from the Northeast, a 29-year-old Manipuri youth was allegedly beaten to death by a group of five to six men in South Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area in the wee hours of the day.

Love at first sight: Is it possible?

Love at first sight: Is it possible?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Love at first sight -- happens or not -- Nisha Jamvwal explores the possibilities here.

Notion Ink's tablet that doubles up as a laptop too

Notion Ink's tablet that doubles up as a laptop too

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Running on Windows 8.1 and backed by a quad core Intel Atom processor, Notion Ink's Cain 2 in 1 doubles up as a laptop as soon as you connect the tab to its magnetic keyboard cover.

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Infosys' co-founders, S D Shibulal and S Gopalkrishnan, on Tuesday launched Axilor Ventures, a business incubator and platform for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.