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He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'It is our duty to keep space sustainable and free of debris.'

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Apple reclaims most valued brand title; Tata only Indian brand in top 100

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Technology companies continue to be the most valued brands globally, with the top five most valued companies from the technology sector, according to Brand Finance 2024. Samsung has entered the top five most valued brands globally. Apple secured the first position after falling to the second spot in 2023.

Adani Lost Rs 3,000 Crore A Week In 2023

Adani Lost Rs 3,000 Crore A Week In 2023

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The combined market-cap of all listed Adani group firms has plunged nearly Rs 7.11 trillion since January 24 when the Hindenburg report was made public.

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'It's a big technology company and may offer good remuneration, but stability in my career is equally important to me.'

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

ChatGPT-maker fires CEO Sam Altman, co-founder quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Just last week, Altman presented OpenAI's new roadmap to enthusiastic developers at the company's inaugural conference.

Apple looks at cars, medical devices as iPhone sales fall

Apple looks at cars, medical devices as iPhone sales fall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Apple's head of mergers and acquisitions, Adrian Perica, met with Tesla Motors Inc founder Elon Musk at the company's headquarters last year around the same time analysts suggested that Apple acquire the Model S electric car maker, the newspaper reported on Sunday.

Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

American electric car maker Tesla has registered its Indian arm amid indications that the company is set to enter the country's automobile market. According to a regulatory filing, the firm has registered Tesla India Motors and Energy Pvt Ltd with RoC Bangalore. The company has been registered as an unlisted private entity with a paid up capital of Rs 1 lakh.

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Not changing 2G judgment, non-auction allocation only for...: Sources

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The government is not seeking to change the 2012 Supreme Court judgment that backed auction as the preferred mode of allocating telecom spectrum except for narrowly defined sectors such as satellite communication and defence where the auction is not feasible, a top source said on Wednesday.

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?' 'Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much more) for four more years?', asks Sree Sreenivasan.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Meta launches Twitter's rival app, Threads

Meta launches Twitter's rival app, Threads

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Instagram, owned by the tech giant Meta, on Wednesday, unveiled its new app called 'Threads' a new app designed to directly compete with Elon Musk's Twitter. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a US-based media house, Meta Platforms Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch, framing Threads as "a new, separate space for real-time updates and public conversations." Threads will be linked to users' Instagram profiles, making it simple to connect with followers, prominent personalities, or brands.

China says Musk's SpaceX satellites had 2 close encounters with its space station

China says Musk's SpaceX satellites had 2 close encounters with its space station

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

China on Tuesday alleged that US billionaire Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's satellites had two 'close encounters' with its space station in orbit, and has complained to the United Nations about the incidents which endangered the safety of the Chinese astronauts.

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Modi@Tesla: Electric car takes a backseat to powerpacks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi discusses battery technology's impact on India at Tesla

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Elon Musk's likely referring to waiver of 30% local sourcing norm for setting up single-brand retail

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Mehreen's Beautiful World Of Dressing

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

She knows her clothes and what they can do for her.

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

94 new Indian entrants to Hurun rich list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

The global billionaires list witnessed as many as 94 new entrants from India, stated a report by Hurun India on Tuesday. Following a net addition of 84, the country's billionaire tally touched 271 with their combined wealth at $1 trillion, noted the report. Mukesh Ambani, chairman & managing director of Reliance Industries, is the only Indian to make it into the top 10 of the Hurun Global Rich List 2024, a ranking of billionaires in US dollar terms.

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

While participation of start-ups in the space sector has largely been minimal so far, their involvement will be key towards building India's very own aerospace companies such as Maxar, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Rocket Labs, according to experts.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams set to fly into space again

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The mission has been delayed for several years because of setbacks in the spacecraft's development.

Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Senior Tesla executives including those from its supply chain are planning to come to India on Wednesday and Thursday for meetings with government officials, including those in the Prime Minister's Office, according to sources. Prashant R Menon, director of Tesla India, did not respond to a specific query on the meetings. Sources say that the executives are coming to see how they can expand and develop local sourcing of components from India for the Tesla car.

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

'Some May Consider Working 90 Hours Heaven'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'If people want to work 90 hours, we should let them work.' 'If people want to work 30 hours, you should let them work 30 hours.' 'But they should not expect the same level of success and attention.'

Did WhatsApp access mic when smartphone was not in use? Govt to probe

Did WhatsApp access mic when smartphone was not in use? Govt to probe

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The government will investigate a claim that WhatsApp accessed the microphone of smartphone users while the phone was not in use, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Wednesday.

Trump's Facebook, Instagram ban to be lifted after 2 years

Trump's Facebook, Instagram ban to be lifted after 2 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

In a post on Truth Social, Trump responded by saying: "FACEBOOK, which has lost Billions of Dollars in value since "deplatforming" your favorite President, me, has just announced that they are reinstating my account. Such a thing should never again happen to a sitting President, or anybody else who is not deserving of retribution."

Telcos want level-playing field with satellite companies

Telcos want level-playing field with satellite companies

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

The move comes a few days after billionaire businessman Elon Musk tweeted that his Starlink internet services would be available in India as soon as it gets regulatory approvals next year. Musk's Starlink, which plans to have a constellation of 40,000 low-orbit satellites, recently started offering high-speed internet in the US as part of its beta launch phase.

Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The Indian entrepreneurship success story will soon see one more company debuting on the public markets. Ola Electric, the electric vehicle (EV) company, has become the first such firm that has filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for its initial public offering (IPO). This is a fresh issue of equity shares of up to Rs 5,500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of more than 95 million equity shares at a face value of Rs 10.

PIX: Usain Bolt toasts zero-gravity with champagne

PIX: Usain Bolt toasts zero-gravity with champagne

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Usain Bolt sprinted through thin air and sipped champagne floating on his back as he enjoyed near zero-gravity conditions in the back of an aircraft performing stomach-lurching parabola dives.

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Will AI, Like Y2K, Be Gamechanger For Indian IT Cos?

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The race is now on for Indian IT firms to develop their AI prowess and focus on a software-first approach to services as the people element becomes more complicated with Trump's expected new regulations.'

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'What we have done is a symbol of new India; that is what a small start-up can do, a few hundreds of people coming together, developing a rocket and launching to space and succeeding at the very first attempt.'

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Will AI Reduce Working Hours?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that by 2030 technology would be so advanced that three hours of work per day would suffice. Has AI brought about the transformation that Keynes predicted, asks Atanu Biswas.

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

'We must now realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States!' West wrote on Twitter using a hashtag #2020VISION.

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

World's 4th Richest Man With Friends

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Gautam Adani is now the fourth richest person on the planet. The chairman of the Adani group overtook Bill Gates -- once the richest man in the world -- this week.

Tesla, made in Maharashtra? State makes a strong pitch

Tesla, made in Maharashtra? State makes a strong pitch

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Maharashtra is looking for potential investment from the US electric car major Tesla in the state and has held discussions with the company, weeks after Tesla revealed its plans to enter the Indian market.

Why it won't be easy for Tesla to drive into India

Why it won't be easy for Tesla to drive into India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

India will not tailor its policies to suit US EV maker Tesla, and its laws and tariff rules will be formulated to attract all-electric vehicle manufacturers from across the world to set up a base in the world's fastest-growing economy, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. Tesla has been seeking an initial tariff concession that would allow it to offset 70 per cent customs duty for cars priced less than $40,000, and 100 per cent for cars of higher value.

Will India Soon Hyperloop?

Will India Soon Hyperloop?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Will we see a Chennai-Bengaluru hyperloop?

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

On day of Musk's Twitter takeover, govt amends social media grievance rules

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The government on Friday tweaked IT rules to pave the way for setting up of grievance appellate panels, which will settle issues that users may have against the way social media platforms initially addressed their complaints regarding content and other matters.

No kidding! You can look as gorgeous as her at 69

No kidding! You can look as gorgeous as her at 69

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Yes, it's possible. All you need to dedicate is 30 minutes of exercise on a daily basis.

#InstaInspiration: How to be at the top of your game in your 30s

#InstaInspiration: How to be at the top of your game in your 30s

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Your weekly shot of wisdom from super achievers.

Mukesh Ambani overtakes Gautam Adani to become richest Indian in the world

Mukesh Ambani overtakes Gautam Adani to become richest Indian in the world

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani has overtaken Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani to become the richest Indian in the world with a net worth of $84.3 billion, according to Forbes Real-time billionaire list for 2023. Ambani overtook Adani after the Reliance Industries chairman's assets went up 0.19 per cent with an increase of wealth by $64 million while Gautam Adani's assets went down by 4.62 per cent with the industrialist's weath pegged at $84.1 billion according to the real time tracker of Forbes of 5 pm EST on Tuesday. Adani who figured among the top three billionaires in the world has dropped in the ranking to number 10 just below Mukesh Ambani.

Tesla's new Model S is insanely fast, has 'autopilot' mode

Tesla's new Model S is insanely fast, has 'autopilot' mode

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

it's the first all-wheel drive electric car.