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'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

'AI Might Enslave Or Annihilate Us'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'It is the first technology in history which is not just a tool, it is an agent.' Yuval Noah Harari on the dangers on AI.

18-year-old MBBS student dies after ragging in Guj medical college

18-year-old MBBS student dies after ragging in Guj medical college

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

An 18-year-old MBBS student died after allegedly being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors at a medical college in Gujarat's Patan district. The college has started a probe into the incident, which took place on Saturday. The deceased, Anil Methaniya, was a first-year MBBS student at the GMERS Medical College and Hospital at Dharpur in Patan.

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The communication was clear, transparent and worded in a manner that did not induce any fear in the minds of the people, point out A K Bhattacharya.

Nayanthara Slams Dhanush; Calls Him 'Vile'

Nayanthara Slams Dhanush; Calls Him 'Vile'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'I have not forgotten all the horrible things that you said about the film that was one of your biggest hits as a producer and a film that is loved by all even today.' 'I learnt through film circles that your ego was supremely hurt after the film became a blockbuster.'

India's golden era in women's hockey is just beginning

India's golden era in women's hockey is just beginning

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Rani Rampal believes the Asian Champions Trophy title was an important feat for the Indian women's hockey team as it kick started its preparation for the Los Angeles Olympics

'Thrashed in B'desh for being Hindu': Kolkata youth recalls horror

'Thrashed in B'desh for being Hindu': Kolkata youth recalls horror

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

'I could not imagine such a nightmarish situation awaiting me in a neighbouring country where people speak the same language as us and share similar food habits'

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

Sebastian Coe in India for 2036 Olympics talks

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe met Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Primer Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and discussed India's intent to host the 2036 Olympics and development of athletics in the country.

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

'2024 Gave Me Some Of My Happiest Moments'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Film folk brought in the New Year with pretty posts and warm wishes on social media.

Memory Zeenat Aman Would Give Up Gold For

Memory Zeenat Aman Would Give Up Gold For

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'When his laughter died down, Rajji excused himself to make a telephone call.' 'Twenty minutes later, his most gracious wife Krishnaji was at the door with a handful of gold guineas in her purse.'

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

When Security Wouldn't Let The Ustad In

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'The security guards at the stadium did not recognise him. He kept saying he was Zakir Hussain but they did not permit him to enter.' 'Zakir bhai was calm and told me it is not their fault. They were doing their job.'

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Pakistan drop Babar, Shaheen, Naseem against England

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Babar Azam was dropped on Sunday, while the pace duo Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah opted to withdraw from the remaining two Tests against England.

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

'Hope Manipur Finds Peace Soon'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

'My one recommendation would be to first quell the violence and then encourage dialogue and build the trust among the different communities.' 'This is not easy but necessary, for violence cannot be the way forward.'

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

The Legend That Was Pritish Nandy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

He was colourful. He was dramatic. He was The Master of His Craft. There never will be an editor as versatile as Pritish Nandy, notes Nikhil Lakshman.

Can India do a Perth-like turnaround in Adelaide?

Can India do a Perth-like turnaround in Adelaide?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

'We feel slightly behind the game now but there certainly won't be any letting up and certainly won't be any surrendering.'

Champions Trophy: Will South Africa be named hosts?

Champions Trophy: Will South Africa be named hosts?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The ICC continued discussions on the Champions Trophy schedule with the participating nations amid speculation that the entire tournament could be moved out of Pakistan following India's refusal to travel to the country, a source said on Tuesday.

TMC MLAs protest against Moitra for exclusion from party events

TMC MLAs protest against Moitra for exclusion from party events

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Seven TMC MLAs within the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha constituency of party MP Mahua Moitra have written to Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee demanding her removal as Nadia Uttar organisational district president. The lawmakers allege that Moitra has been ignoring Assembly representatives while undertaking party programmes and indulging anti-social elements, causing significant damage to the party's image. The MP has responded by dismissing the complaint as "district-level rubbish."

'I Did Something Very Stupid'

'I Did Something Very Stupid'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'I did not listen to my body. I had a spasm, kept pushing it and it turned into a major injury.'

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

India ditch warm-up match, focus on nets for Aus Tour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

India were scheduled to begin their tour of Australia with a closed-door warm-up match against the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India A at the WACA in Perth from November 15 to 17.

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

The Lady With 11 Driving Licenses!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'I want to tell everybody there is nothing in the world that you can't do.' 'If you apply your mind, you can do anything and everything.'

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

The First Song Ranbir Played For Raha Was...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'If you just listen to the lyrics, they're so simple. It's definitely a great philosophy to live life by.'

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

'Jaiswal has cricketing world at his feet'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Gavaskar, a revered opener during his playing days, said the 22-year-old Jaiswal has "the cricketing world at his feet".

Huma Goes Gulabi

Huma Goes Gulabi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Alia in concert... Sunny gets a new family member... Shraddha asks about your Sunday...

'India Will Bounce Back'

'India Will Bounce Back'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'You have to think positive and play positively only then you will get a positive result.'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

'Raj Kapoor Lost His Cool Most Of The Time'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Rahul Rawail remembers his mentor Raj Kapoor.

Indian Skeet duo ready for ISSF World Cup after Olympic miss

Indian Skeet duo ready for ISSF World Cup after Olympic miss

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Skeet shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who narrowly missed out on a mixed team bronze at the Paris Olympic Games, return to action at the ISSF World Cup final and are eying a podium finish at the home event, starting in New Delhi on Sunday.

IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

IIT-JEE Main 2025: Key Changes and Proven Tips for Exam Success

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

With modifications across all three papers -- Paper 1 (for BE/BTech), Paper 2A (for B.Arch), and Paper 2B (for BPlanning) -- students must plan their preparation intelligently to achieve a high percentile.

The Malayalam Lullaby Ranbir Sings To Raha

The Malayalam Lullaby Ranbir Sings To Raha

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Alia gives us a peek into their lives on the season premiere episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, on which she was a special guest, along with Karan Johar, to promote their upcoming film, Jigra.

France's Total not to make any fresh investment in Adani

France's Total not to make any fresh investment in Adani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE on Monday said it will make no new financial contribution as part of its investments in Adani group companies till the Indian firm's founder is cleared of bribery charges. The energy giant said it was not aware of the investigation into the alleged corruption. TotalEnergies is one of the biggest foreign investors in billionaire Gautam Adani's business empire and had previously taken stakes in the group's renewable energy venture Adani Green Energy Ltd (AEGL) and city gas unit Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL).

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

India face competition from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, who are positioning themselves as strong contenders to host the 2036 Olympics.

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

'Sangeet Manapmaan Is As Big As It Gets'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'We should support cinema that's rooted in our culture and not ape the West.'

Bumrah lauds India's fearless rookies

Bumrah lauds India's fearless rookies

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Reddy, rookie speedster Harshit Rana, Devdutt Padikkal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna and Dhruv Jurel are on their maiden Test tour to Australia.

'Deepika Conveyed Purest Form Of Love'

'Deepika Conveyed Purest Form Of Love'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

'There's so much innocence in her expression of sexual curiosity.'

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

India, China agree to work on 'roadmap' to rebuild trust

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

India and China have agreed to work towards a "roadmap" for rebuilding mutual trust following the border standoff in eastern Ladakh, according to a statement from the Indian Defence Ministry. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Vientiane, Laos, on the sidelines of a regional security conclave. Singh called for drawing lessons from the "unfortunate border clashes" of 2020 and emphasized the need for cooperation rather than conflict. Both sides agreed to work towards a roadmap for rebuilding mutual trust and understanding, and a meeting of the Special Representatives and Secretary-Vice Minister mechanism will also take place soon.

'I Won't Mind Going Back To TV'

'I Won't Mind Going Back To TV'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'If there's something that is more progressive and more modern, I would love to do it.'

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

Ashwin: Evolutionary, cerebral and never a one-trick pony

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

If one has to analyse Ashwin the cricketer, it is very difficult to ignore Ashwin, the person, who had a very independent mind and a brain that probably ticked 24x7. He believed in de-construction of his art and became craftier one ball at a time.

Despite import cuts, govt seeks smooth supply of laptops

Despite import cuts, govt seeks smooth supply of laptops

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

As the Union government explores ways to restrict import of laptops and other electronic devices starting with a 5 per cent reduction from the current level, it is working to ensure that there's no supply disruption in India even if an import cap is introduced, it is learnt. The caveat assumes significance in the context of the government's announcement of its plan in August 2023 to issue licences for import of select IT hardware products to reduce the country's dependence on China.

Juveniles treated too leniently even after Nirbhaya case: HC

Juveniles treated too leniently even after Nirbhaya case: HC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

In an order passed on September 11, Justice Subodh Abhyankar of the high court's Indore bench made these strongly-worded observations while dismissing an appeal filed by a man against the lower court's sentence in the case of four-year-old girl's rape in 2017.

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

'Congress' Biggest Mistake Was...'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

'...to think apna time aa gaya after the 2024 election.'

'I Still Have Dreams Of Being A Mother'

'I Still Have Dreams Of Being A Mother'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'I don't think it's too late.'

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

The PT Teacher Behind Two WPL Stars

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'