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How parties use WhatsApp as go to campaign medium

How parties use WhatsApp as go to campaign medium

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political parties are extensively using social media to propagate their achievements and seek support from voters.

Can India Create Multi Language AI Like Chat GPT?

Can India Create Multi Language AI Like Chat GPT?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Creating an LLM trained on Indian languages is not easy. Experts say each language in India has a nuance of its own, so creating a ChatGPT-like product is an ambitious challenge.

India plans to launch 50 spy satellites in 5 years: ISRO chief

India plans to launch 50 spy satellites in 5 years: ISRO chief

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

'Techfest', an annual science and technology event organised by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in Mumbai.

From 1.5 mn km orbit, Aditya-L1 to send 1500 images per day: Scientists

From 1.5 mn km orbit, Aditya-L1 to send 1500 images per day: Scientists

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Aditya-L1 will be launched by PSLV-C57 rocket on September 2 at 11:50 am. It carries seven payloads to study the Sun, four of which will observe the light from the Sun and the remaining three will measure insitu parameters of the plasma and magnetic fields.

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Hiring In 2022: 9 Hottest Job Trends

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

AI and machine learning will only continue to grow in 2022, with a significant increase in the demand for such roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, Monster.com.

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Action Packed Time For Two-Wheelers!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The BSA Gold Star is launched....Ola Enters e-motorbikes Biz... Bajaj, TVS To Enter e2Ws Market...

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

5 HOTTEST Tech Jobs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Switching to these roles may help you advance in your career, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Records of 320,000 patients on AYUSH Jharkhand hacked

Records of 320,000 patients on AYUSH Jharkhand hacked

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

CloudSEK in its report also warned that the leaked data could enable account takeovers.

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

Salaries in India to increase 9.5% in 2024: Aon survey

Salaries in India to increase 9.5% in 2024: Aon survey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Salaries in India are expected to increase by 9.5 per cent in 2024, slightly lower than the actual increase of 9.7 per cent in 2023, largely in response to market dynamics, according to global professional services firm Aon plc. According to the firm's annual salary increase and turnover survey 2023-24 India, that analysed data across 1,414 companies from almost 45 industries, salary increase in India seems to have stabilised at high single digits, after the post-pandemic high increments in 2022. "The projected increase in salaries in the Indian formal sector indicates a strategic adjustment in response to the evolving economic landscape.

Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'

Prajwal case: 'People fleeing their homes in Hassan'

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has asserted there were no lapses on the part of the government in handling cases relating to the alleged sexual abuse of women by Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna and that the Special Investigation Team was probing them from all angles.

FB data breach: CBI begins probe against Cambridge Analytica, GSR

FB data breach: CBI begins probe against Cambridge Analytica, GSR

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

It is alleged that Cambridge Analytica received data from Global Science Research which employed 'illegal means' of personal data harvesting of Indians using Facebook, they said.

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

NEET row: NTA DG shunted out; Centre orders CBI probe

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

The Centre on Saturday night announced that the probe into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET will be handed over to the CBI for a comprehensive investigation.

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Future of Reliance belongs to Akash, Isha, Anant, and...: Ambani

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Having created businesses ranging from world's largest single-location oil refining complex to nation's largest mobile network operators in just few years, billionaire Mukesh Ambani says his group Reliance Industries Ltd will never be complacent and will grow to be among the top 10 business conglomerates of the world. Addressing employees on Reliance Family Day - the birthday of the group's founder Dhirubhai Ambani, he said Reliance is now aiming to consolidate a place among global leaders in digital data platforms and AI adoption. "Today, the domestic and global environments for business are changing very fast.

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that a food security officer in a leading company can earn upto $84,000 a year by just protecting data?

How to apply for young achiever scholarship

How to apply for young achiever scholarship

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

If your annual family income in less than Rs 2.4 lakhs, you can avail of these courses free of cost on a special scholarship.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

'No leader can match up to Modi'

'No leader can match up to Modi'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bengal can be the game changers of 2024.'

Rift among INDIA partners triggers 3-way contests across Bengal

Rift among INDIA partners triggers 3-way contests across Bengal

Rediff.com5 May 2024

As the final five phases of polls draw closer, rift among Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) partners, Congress-Left combine and the Trinamool Congress, which are fighting separately has intensified, triggering a fierce contest across half of the remaining 36 constituencies in West Bengal driven by local issues such as Sandeshkhali and the SSC scam.

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

IIT-M Scores BIG On Job Offers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

The average salary received by students during campus placements for 2021-2022 was Rs 21.48 lakh per annum. The highest salary offered was $250,000.

No data to show Delta plus impacts vaccine efficacy: Paul

No data to show Delta plus impacts vaccine efficacy: Paul

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

It will be unfair to put a date for any COVID wave as the behaviour of coronavirus is unpredictable and a disciplined and effective pandemic response can help the country get away from any significant outbreak, COVID Task Force chief V K Paul said.

The science of Game of Thrones

The science of Game of Thrones

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'When so many noted universities -- including the likes of Harvard and the University of California -- are spending their resources on studying the world of GoT, it is fun to assess whether this fictional universe conforms with the laws of our real universe,' says Kumar Abhishek.

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Modi 2 must improve India's tech competitiveness

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

In the era of the fourth industrial revolution, mere tinkering with existing government procedures will not enhance India's economic competitiveness, says Pranjal Sharma.

3rd Lunar mission in 15 years! Moon truly beckons ISRO

3rd Lunar mission in 15 years! Moon truly beckons ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-1, India's first mission to the Moon, was launched on October 22, 2008 from Sriharikota spaceport in Andhra Pradesh.

The TOP 10 science colleges of India 2012

The TOP 10 science colleges of India 2012

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

India Today has released the results of its annual survey of the best Indian colleges 2012. In the third part of a series, we bring you the top 10 science colleges, as per their findings.

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Roles ranging from digital marketing to wealth management are some of the emerging roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit, a job search app.

ISRO gears up for crucial manoeuvre of Aditya-L1 on Jan 6

ISRO gears up for crucial manoeuvre of Aditya-L1 on Jan 6

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

According to ISRO officials, the spacecraft will be placed in a halo orbit around Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system, about 1.5 million km from the Earth. The L1 point is about one per cent of the total distance between the Earth and the Sun.

India's hiring rate recovered moderately in May

India's hiring rate recovered moderately in May

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

India's hiring rate has recovered moderately from 10 per cent in April to 35 per cent in May 2021, but the aftermath of the second COVID-19 wave has left professionals in India increasingly vulnerable to the economic uncertainty, as per LinkedIn data. India's hiring rate on LinkedIn dropped from 50 per cent in March 2021 to 10 per cent in April 2021. The hiring rate witnessed a modest revival to 35 per cent in May 2021, as localised curfews gradually lifted and economic activity partially resumed.

Mizoram polls peaceful, with over 77% turnout

Mizoram polls peaceful, with over 77% turnout

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Mizoram assembly elections passed off peacefully on Tuesday with over 77 per cent of 8.57 lakh electors exercising their franchise, officials said.

'Across industries, there is a shortage of digital skills'

'Across industries, there is a shortage of digital skills'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'The kind of jobs the advent of artificial intelligence, data science and so on are creating simply didn't exist before'

60% IT grads cannot write code, finds study

60% IT grads cannot write code, finds study

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

According to a study by employability assessment company Aspiring Minds, only 4.77 per cent candidates can write the correct logic for a programme -- a minimum requirement for any programming job.

Big day for ISRO as Aditya-L1 to be placed in final orbit

Big day for ISRO as Aditya-L1 to be placed in final orbit

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will perform the final manoeuvre on Saturday to inject Aditya-L1 spacecraft -- the first space-based Indian observatory to study the Sun -- into its final destination orbit, some 1.5 million kilometres from the Earth.

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

'Educated youth prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

'When manufacturing or even services cannot generate the kind of employment they are looking for, they prefer to be unemployed rather than under-employed.'

Aditya-L1 to study how Earth's climate will change in upcoming centuries

Aditya-L1 to study how Earth's climate will change in upcoming centuries

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Scientists expect to get new information about the past, present and future of the Sun after analysing the data that will be collected by India's first solar mission Aditya-L1, scheduled to be launched by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on September 2.

The highest placement offer at IIT-Guwahati is...

The highest placement offer at IIT-Guwahati is...

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

The institute has bagged 179 pre-placement offers so far, with the highest domestic offer at Rs 64 lakh per annum.

Aditya-L1 enters final orbit; yet another landmark, says Modi

Aditya-L1 enters final orbit; yet another landmark, says Modi

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The Lagrange point 1 (L1) of the Sun-Earth system is about 1.5 million km from the Earth. It is about one per cent of the total distance between the Earth and the Sun.

4000 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru, 7000 in Karnataka

4000 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru, 7000 in Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he has instructed officials to take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent spread of the vector borne disease and urged the people to give utmost priority to cleanliness in their neighbourhoods.

Govt revokes IIPS director's suspension after he quits

Govt revokes IIPS director's suspension after he quits

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

James was suspended on July 28 after the ministry launched a probe into the alleged irregularities in appointments and recruitment of faculty and compliance to reservation rosters during his tenure.

AIIMS server down for 8th day; more face suspension for cyber security breach

AIIMS server down for 8th day; more face suspension for cyber security breach

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

On Tuesday, the AIIMS also issued a statement that the e-hospital data has been restored.