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Apple brings world's fastest computer to India

Apple brings world's fastest computer to India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Global major Apple Computers on Wednesday unveiled the fastest personal computer -- Power Mac G5 with a 64-bit desktop processor accompanied by higher memory expansion up to 8 giga byte.

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Deconstructing Oscar 2013: Chat with Raja Sen!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Join in the coversation!

Why Peddlers deserves to be released

Why Peddlers deserves to be released

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

'Peddlers isn't a movie of grand cinematic achievements, but one of small yet startlingly original victories.'

Apple computers targeted by Facebook 'hackers'

Apple computers targeted by Facebook 'hackers'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

The US-based firm said a small number of its machines were affected, but added there was 'no evidence' of data theft.

Ranji round-up: Mumbai pick 3 points from draw with TN

Ranji round-up: Mumbai pick 3 points from draw with TN

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Mumbai, who scored 488 in the first innings, riding on captain Aditya Tare's 154, enforced the follow-on and the match was called off with Tamil Nadu 48 for one in 22 overs at the tea break.

The heart of a genius: 'I somehow impressed her enough!'

The heart of a genius: 'I somehow impressed her enough!'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

In the last of a four-part series profiling economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, we bring you the inspiring speech the 'genius' gave on his wedding day, offering an insight into his family life.

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

'I was amazed and disturbed by the poverty around the Taj'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

In the second of a four-part series, Arthur J Pais profiles economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, nicknamed the 'genius grant'. In this interview, he emphasises how the presence of high value-added teachers in school can go a long way in shaping their pupils' destiny.

US troops found posing with remains of 'Taliban' bombers

US troops found posing with remains of 'Taliban' bombers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Unites States troops posed with mangled remains of suspected Taliban suicide bombers in a new macabre incident to come to light.

Force India's Di Resta finishes 4th at Singapore GP

Force India's Di Resta finishes 4th at Singapore GP

Rediff.com23 Sep 2012

Paul di Resta recorded his career-best result as he picked up 12 points for Sahara Force India with a fourth-place finish even as his teammate Nico Hulkenberg returned empty-handed from the incident-filled Singapore Grand Prix, on Sunday.

'Kashmiri separatist Fai lied about his doctorate degree'

'Kashmiri separatist Fai lied about his doctorate degree'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2012

Kashmiri separatist Ghulam Nabi Fai, who was arrested last year on charges of being a paid agent of the Inter Services Intelligence, has lied to the court about possessing a doctorate degree, a United States attorney has said. "Fai has no doctorate degree," United States Attorney Neil MacBride informed the court on Wednesday in a foot-note, of the 10-page submission to the US district court in Alexandria, Virginia.

4 things to watch out for on Day 5 of Australian Open

4 things to watch out for on Day 5 of Australian Open

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Local hope Nick Kyrgios has been elevated to the Rod Laver Arena for his meeting with childhood hero Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the Australian Open on Friday, when Melbourne Park is again expected to swelter.

Intel's Thunderbolt tech set for Windows foray next year

Intel's Thunderbolt tech set for Windows foray next year

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

The move would end the exclusive availability of Thunderbolt, which was launched earlier this year and helps transfer data between different computing devices at high speed, on Apple's Mac computers.

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

MIT, in a release, said the 'work of Duflo and Banerjee has emphasised the use of field experiments in research, to bring the principles of laboratory-style randomised, controlled trials to empirical economics'.

The good old desktop gets a makeover

The good old desktop gets a makeover

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

Apple and Microsoft plan to introduce tablet-like features on the desktop to make it appealing for users.

How Microsoft plans to regain its lost glory in 2012

How Microsoft plans to regain its lost glory in 2012

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

US-based reader Rangaprabhu Parthasarthy features four key elements that he predicts will help Microsoft emerge as a force to reckon with in 2012 in response to our reader invite.

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

'26/11 attackers were trained in paramilitary courses'

'26/11 attackers were trained in paramilitary courses'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

The 26/11 Mumbai attack was carried out by highly-trained terrorists who were given training into paramilitary courses by Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, a United States attorney has said.

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Tech-driven skills will be in demand in the post pandemic era, alerts Sonya Hooja, COO and co-founder, Imarticus Learning.

4 killed as shuttering of under-construction building collapses

4 killed as shuttering of under-construction building collapses

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

A police official said prima facie, it appears that the shuttering was hit by a tractor-trolley carrying construction material, which led to the incident but the cause is yet to be ascertained.

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Modi gifts Indian tea to US CEOs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gifted famous Indian tea to the captains of 11 large American corporations.

How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again

How Sholay has played out in our lives again and again

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

'A friend said there was a new phenomenon occurring during every screening. Audience members were mouthing the dialogues with the characters on screen.' 'It was a truly amazing experience. It was impossible to hear what was being said on the screen. There was so much noise, laughter and celebration in the theatre. And the film was not even a month old.' Aseem Chhabra remembers seeing Sholay twice in the couple of weeks after it opened.

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The heatwave, brought on by a mass of hot air flowing north from Africa to Europe in recent days, has enveloped Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and northern Italy, and is expected to last several days and extend further north.

Benteke happy to stay at Liverpool but wants more game time

Benteke happy to stay at Liverpool but wants more game time

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Christian Benteke wants to stay at Liverpool but is reluctant to commit his future to the Anfield club unless he gets more game time under manager Juergen Klopp. The former Aston Villa striker scored nine league goals during a mixed first season at the Merseyside club but made 15 of his 29 Premier League appearances from the bench. Benteke was signed by Klopp's predecessor, Brendan Rodgers, for 32.5 million pounds ($47.00 million) and under the German found himself behind Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino in the pecking order.

Apple OS X Mountain Lion: What's great, what's not

Apple OS X Mountain Lion: What's great, what's not

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Apple's latest desktop OS, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, has done a great job of integrating features of the company's mobile OS, iOS. But not all is well

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

J-K cites terror threat to continue internet shutdown in Kashmir

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Even after SC directions, the administration has not restored mobile internet services for Kashmir division. It said misuse of data services by anti-national elements has the potential to cause large-scale violence and disturb public order.

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Decades apart, but the drama linked to the two appears similar, says Nivedita Mookerji.

It's been 5 years, but the 'Birds' are 'Angry' still

It's been 5 years, but the 'Birds' are 'Angry' still

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Angry Birds has expanded to 12 blockbuster titles.

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

At 46k, Avita Liber 13.3's a stylish, competent laptop

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Avita Liber series is trendy, powerful and efficient for its price, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Aussie council criticised for outsourcing jobs

Aussie council criticised for outsourcing jobs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

According to a report by Fairfax newspapers, MacDonnell Shire Council has planned to use an Indian call centre to deal with local administration for territory communities.

Where exactly is the India-China border?

Where exactly is the India-China border?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

China has chosen to keep New Delhi guessing, while retaining for itself the option of constantly changing facts on the ground and shifting the LAC westwards -- the strategy called 'salami slicing', notes Ajai Shukla.

League Cup PHOTOS: Stylish City down Sunderland, Villa win

League Cup PHOTOS: Stylish City down Sunderland, Villa win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Manchester City produced a blistering first-half performance to win 4-1 at Sunderland in the League Cup third round on Tuesday, inflicting more misery on Dick Advocaat's struggling side.

Is he really the Sexiest Man Alive?

Is he really the Sexiest Man Alive?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Hangover star Bradley Cooper has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

'Strauss, Flower owe success to Fletcher'

'Strauss, Flower owe success to Fletcher'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2011

Andrew Strauss and Andy Flower have become the toast of the nation following England's ascendancy to the top in Test cricket but a media report said it was now-India coach Duncan Fletcher, who actually kick started their journey to the pinnacle.

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The model turned author has never shied away from talking about her daily struggles.

How to look hot in the freezing cold

How to look hot in the freezing cold

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Top winter looks straight off the runway, to keep you warm and stylish.

Apple Q4 income soars 54%

Apple Q4 income soars 54%

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

The company's revenue accelerated to $28.27 billion in the quarter, up 39 per cent from the year-ago period.

Apple's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Apple's new iPads missing 'wow' factor

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

It see modest improvements such as a fingerprint sensor.