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AbRam, Azad, Akira: The curious case of Bollywood baby names

AbRam, Azad, Akira: The curious case of Bollywood baby names

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Shah Rukh Khan has joined the club of Bollywood parents who have a certain knack of giving rather unusual names to their offspring.

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Hyderabad-born Nadella says it's not the AI engine, but the teams that build it as well as the algorithms to make it intelligent have to be diverse and inclusive, so that the solutions they build do not show up any sort of 'unconscious bias' that they may have.

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Will Samsung continue to rule global electronics industry?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

History of electronics indicates that no company, nor any nation for that matter, has been able to cement pole position and maintain it through several cycles. he death of its iconic promoter, Lee Kun-hee, raises questions over how long the chaebol can maintain its gigantic footprint in the global electronics industry, says Devangshu Datta.

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Foreign envoys in Kashmir to study situation on ground

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

A group of envoys including those from several Europe Union countries and a few Organisation of Islamic Countries (OIC) member states began a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday to take a first-hand account of the situation in newly-carved union territory, especially after the recently-concluded local body elections.

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.

How to shop online, safely

How to shop online, safely

Rediff.com27 May 2003

PHOTOS: Taking napping to adorable levels!

PHOTOS: Taking napping to adorable levels!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

LA photographer Laura Izumikawa has come up with a way to make parenting a little more fun. While her little tot naps, Izumikawa dresses her up as pop culture figures.

Orlando nightclub shooter was radicalised online

Orlando nightclub shooter was radicalised online

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that Omar Mateen, responsible for the killing of 49 people at a gay nightclub, did not appear to be part of any terrorist cell or group.

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Safety and security are important factors when it comes to looking for lodging and accommodation, says Sagar Panchal.

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

If Sholay was set in the smartphone age...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Would Thakur and Gabbar be squabbling over WIFI and Twitter trends?

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

How India Inc plans to tap robust rural market

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

While companies have not launched too many products in rural areas of late, easy financing has helped push up demand.

The Rise and Rise of the Attention Economy

The Rise and Rise of the Attention Economy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'The attention economy is making it economically valuable for us to spread our attention thin', observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

The other Son

The other Son

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Taizo Son, SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son's youngest brother, is also planning to enter India.

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

96,000 vaccinators trained for world's largest immunisation exercise

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Of the 23.9 million vaccinators who provide vaccination under the universal immunisation programme, 15.4 million will be used for Covid vaccination.

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

26/11: 12 yrs on, Pak fails to nab 19 most wanted LeT terrorists

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The security agencies in Pakistan are clueless about the whereabouts of these 19 most wanted terrorists. Some of them have been hiding in Pakistan and others are believed to have fled the country.

Migrant workers leave Mumbai in taxis, auto rickshaws

Migrant workers leave Mumbai in taxis, auto rickshaws

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Union officials said with increasing possibility of further extension of the coronavirus-induced lockdown, several auto and taxi drivers are going to their native places in their black and yellow coloured auto rickshaws and taxis.

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

India's economic fundamentals are strong, says Amit Shah

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Shah said India's goal is to become a $ 5 trillion economy in the next five years and without contribution from the energy and petroleum sector, this goal can't be achieved.

A Kashmir diary

A Kashmir diary

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

'On the drive to the airport, the streets are lined with men in battle camouflage carrying assault rifles and bearing familiar faces -- Tamilians, Bengalis, Punjabis, feared by the locals and in turn fearing them,' notes Aakar Patel during a visit to Srinagar.

Top 5 Android apps for kids

Top 5 Android apps for kids

Rediff.com6 Dec 2012

Got young ones at home? Then make sure you have these apps to keep them busy and entertained.

America to India: How the trashtag challenge went viral

America to India: How the trashtag challenge went viral

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

The challenge involves you to post a before and after picture of a cleanup.

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

A Kashmiri success story you MUST read!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Irrespective of their politics, people feel happy.' 'One of the best compliments I have received is that I have made it from Kashmir to Karnataka.'

Fat to Fit: How I lost 24 kilos in six months

Fat to Fit: How I lost 24 kilos in six months

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

How Satyendra Sahay lost 24 kilos in 6 months will inspire you too.

Online property mart to boom

Online property mart to boom

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

After matrimony and jobs, online property market is all set to be the next big thing on the Internet, according to the chief of a leading portal dealing with real estate.

In praise of the bureaucrat

In praise of the bureaucrat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

McNealy allays fear of web meltdown

McNealy allays fear of web meltdown

Rediff.com18 May 2007

The man known for his passion for spreading the Open Source community, believes that the real growth of Internet is happening, with an average two million new users joining everyday.

CV tips: Dos and don'ts for freshers

CV tips: Dos and don'ts for freshers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Little things like updating your CV and applying for jobs that meets your requirements will fetch you better results, writes T Muralidharan, Managing Director, TMI e2E Academy.

Beginning of the end of India's mainstream media?

Beginning of the end of India's mainstream media?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

From politics to economics, from cinema to sports, to arts to culture, social media has a view on everything.

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Samuel Singh puts Afro in Bhojpuri beats

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

His latest recreation, Manoj Tiwari's Rinkiya Ke Papa, has garnered over 3.5 million views on YouTube in just two weeks.

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Bihar 2020: Meri Awaz Suno

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

A group of first time voters who run 10 km everyday to prepare for fauji recruitment rallies, tell Rediff.com's Archana Masih they need two things: quality education and jobs.

'Avunu was like writing an exam'

'Avunu was like writing an exam'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Harshvardhan Rane talks about Avunu, a supernatural horror film.

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

The real reason why Kate wore green to the BAFTA red carpet

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was merely following royal protocol.

COVID-19: How this pharma professional stays positive

COVID-19: How this pharma professional stays positive

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Rediff reader Rashmi Pillai, a pharma professional from Mumbai suggests how to stay positive and make the most of the lockdown.

Want to live away from the metros? Goa is the place for you

Want to live away from the metros? Goa is the place for you

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'Goa is about community living, but blending in takes time.'

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The transcript of the Milkha Singh Rediff Chat.

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

'Net neutrality: Free access should never be curtailed'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Transcript of Nikhil Pahwa's chat with Rediff readers.

Review: 916 is very preachy

Review: 916 is very preachy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

916 ends up just being preachy at the cost of telling a good story.

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Robot in board room? WEF survey says possible by 2025!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Robots and artificial intelligence machines may find their way to the corporate board rooms in the next ten years

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

A Salute to the Soldier at the LAC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian Army officers, serving and retired, will tell you that the one thing that makes the Indian soldier singularly unique is his josh and jazba.