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A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

National artificial intelligence unit stuck for lack of anchor department

Sports Shorts: Twelve-toed Swapna gets customised shoes

Sports Shorts: Twelve-toed Swapna gets customised shoes

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Gold demand falls in 2012 for first time in three years

Gold demand falls in 2012 for first time in three years

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

While gold consumption is expected to stabilise this year, it may be some time before it revisits record levels seen in the depths of the financial crisis.

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Former Portuguese PM Guterres to be next UN chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Russia's envoy to the UN and President of the Council for October Vitaly Churkin announced that after the sixth straw poll, Guterres has emerged as the "clear favourite" even as hopes for a woman to succeed Ban Ki-moon as the world's top diplomat suffered a major setback.

India readies plan to sell only 'clean' diamonds worldwide

India readies plan to sell only 'clean' diamonds worldwide

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

All stakeholders in the diamond industry chain from mines to retailers have to follow a system of warranty under which they have to individually declare in the invoices they issue that what they have sold are not conflict diamonds.

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

India holds out olive branch to Arab League to deepen trade

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Why should India buy olives from Europe when it could do so from the world's largest producers?

Airbus eyes Rs 12,000 cr IAF deal for 56 transport jets

Airbus eyes Rs 12,000 cr IAF deal for 56 transport jets

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

Close on the heels of clinching the Indian Air Force contract for supply of mid-air refuellers, European consortium Airbus will now bid for the Rs 12,000-crore global tender to be floated by India for procuring 56 medium-lift transport aircraft to replace its vintage Avro planes.

Switzerland gears up for automatic exchange of tax info

Switzerland gears up for automatic exchange of tax info

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Switzerland has been perceived for long as a safe haven for alleged illicit funds or black money

Trump cancels in-person G7, summit to be held via video-conference

Trump cancels in-person G7, summit to be held via video-conference

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The decision comes as countries around the world seal their borders and ban travel to stop the fast-spreading COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed over 9,000 lives so far.

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Does poor hygiene lead to fewer Covid deaths?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

'Better hygiene practices could lower a person's immunity and make the person susceptible to auto-immune diseases.'

No country says everybody is welcome: Jaishankar on CAA

No country says everybody is welcome: Jaishankar on CAA

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Jaishankar criticised the UNHRC for its criticism on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir,

Maradona backs plans to expand World Cup to 48 teams

Maradona backs plans to expand World Cup to 48 teams

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Diego Maradona is delighted by plans to expand the World Cup to 48 teams and Argentina's former captain said on Monday that it would rekindle interest in the tournament.

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The government allowed qualified foreign investors (QFIs) from six member-countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and 27 countries of the European Commission (EC) to invest in the Indian capital market to enhance foreign capital inflows.

EU must not alter Kashmir report: UK Indians

EU must not alter Kashmir report: UK Indians

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

The UK Hindu organizations are urging the European parliament to adopt the report in its entirety, without making any of the 400 and off amendments sought by the Pakistan government.

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Independent Greeks stay with Tsipras, give limited bailout backing

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The junior coalition partner of Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras pledged on Tuesday to continue support for the government.

NPT necessary for Indo-Europe cooperation

NPT necessary for Indo-Europe cooperation

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Lauding India for successfully avoiding a "clash of civilisations", Fontelles said the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi could play an important role in this regard.

Fresh talks on with Sikorsky for S-70B Seahawk helicopters

Fresh talks on with Sikorsky for S-70B Seahawk helicopters

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

The defence ministry has started fresh cost negotiations with the US firm Sikorsky for purchase of 16 multi-role naval helicopters, Lok Sabha was told on Friday.

RBI may soon become world's 10th largest holder of gold

RBI may soon become world's 10th largest holder of gold

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Indian central bank may soon edge out its counterpart in the Netherlands from the top-10 list, as latter's holding has largely remained unchanged.

Russia to withhold nuclear fuel to Iran

Russia to withhold nuclear fuel to Iran

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

The officials attributed the delay to the failure of Iran to pay what it owes, not on nuclear proliferation.

How good is your English?

How good is your English?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The British Council invites registrations for the Cambridge Key English Test and Preliminary English Test.

Useful tips to crack GMAT

Useful tips to crack GMAT

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Appearing for the GMAT this year? Suchitra Surve, Counsellor and Director of Global Education Counsel discusses the GMAT test pattern and offers tips to students on solving each section of the paper.

India prepares dossier to get Pak blacklisted for terror links

India prepares dossier to get Pak blacklisted for terror links

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

A dossier will be given to the FATF, an international terror financing watchdog.

Markets end at lowest level since November 24; metal stocks melt

Markets end at lowest level since November 24; metal stocks melt

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Extending losses for 7th session, Nifty fell below the 8,000 mark for the first time since Nov 25

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Pak fails to implement 25 of 27 FATF action points

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

With this, multilateral lenders like the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Union may continue downgrading Pakistan, making its financial situation more precarious.

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

26/11 terrorist Hafiz Saeed sentenced to 11 yrs jail

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The court sentenced Saeed to five-and-a-half years and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000 in each case. The sentences of both cases will run concurrently.

Modi's 5-year vision: What's it all about

Modi's 5-year vision: What's it all about

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Spurring the economy, currently in the throes of a slowdown, remains the prime focus for most ministries, but the government is also looking to make women's welfare and environmental protection key to policymaking in this term.

FM says 8.2% growth not disappointing

FM says 8.2% growth not disappointing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

He says there are certain aspects, such as export growth, that are impressive.

Sensex scales new peak, Nifty above 11,050 on GST rate cut boost

Sensex scales new peak, Nifty above 11,050 on GST rate cut boost

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Strong gains in Vedanta Ltd, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel and Maruti Suzuki helped the index touch record levels.

How UEFA can avoid repeat of Euro 2016 violence...

How UEFA can avoid repeat of Euro 2016 violence...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Russia was among 14 countries which signed a convention between the Council of Europe and European soccer body UEFA on Sunday aimed at stopping a repeat of fan violence which has marred Euro 2016.

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

FATF retains Pakistan in Grey List; warns of action

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

If Pakistan continues with the 'Grey List' or put in 'Dark Grey' list, it would be very difficult for the country to get financial aid from the IMF, the World Bank and the European Union, making its financial condition more precarious.

IAEA meeting on Iran adjourned

IAEA meeting on Iran adjourned

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

The referral is very crucial for India.

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Why Indian telcos love China's Huawei, ZTE

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

'The huge amount of investments being made by telcos in India for telecom gear, there is no way this demand could be met only by Europeans.' 'The Chinese are quick in installation and offer great value for money.'

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Sports Shorts: Maradona to visit Kolkata for a 2-day trip in September

Rediff.com3 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

F1 teams must race to survive; MotoGP intends to start season in July

F1 teams must race to survive; MotoGP intends to start season in July

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Formula One managing director Ross Brawn this week outlined plans for going back to racing, with health checks and isolation in the paddock, and believed the sport could provide a safe environment.

Russia unlikely to compete in Rio Olympic Games

Russia unlikely to compete in Rio Olympic Games

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

European Athletics president Svein Arne Hansen does not expect Russia to return to international competition in time for next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' in New York in line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed.

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

In or out: Polls open in Britain's historic EU referendum

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Polling stations across the United Kingdom opened on Thursday morning to decide the historic referendum on whether the country should remain a member of the European Union or leave the politico-economic union of 28 member states.