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What has gone wrong for RCB in WPL 2023

What has gone wrong for RCB in WPL 2023

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore remained rooted at the bottom after five straight defeats in WPL 2023.

Delhi Cabinet sends notice to bureaucrat probing Kejriwal's home renovation

Delhi Cabinet sends notice to bureaucrat probing Kejriwal's home renovation

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Citing complaints against Rajshekhar for 'running an extortion racket and demanding protection money', Delhi vigilance minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on May 13 ordered withdrawing all work assigned to the officer with immediate effect.

DC's Dilemma: Drop Shaw to turn fortunes around?

DC's Dilemma: Drop Shaw to turn fortunes around?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

With DC having lost all five games so far this season, a rejig of the top order against KKR at the Ferozeshah Kotla in a bid to revive their fortunes could be on the cards.

A New Fear Of AI Dawning?

A New Fear Of AI Dawning?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

... And it's not just fear of job losses, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The entire process being autonomous when the lander has to fire its engines at the right times and altitudes, use the right amount of fuel, and scan of the lunar surface for any obstacles or hills or craters before finally touching down.

Businesses cannot be run on 'black box' model : Sebi chief on algo trading

Businesses cannot be run on 'black box' model : Sebi chief on algo trading

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Wednesday said any business on the 'black box' model that cannot be audited or validated will not be permitted. She also said since data is a public infrastructure, any attempt by any private party to own them cannot be tolerated. "We are not for or against algo trading as long as there is sufficient transparency and disclosures.

'Communal politics does not work in Maharashtra'

'Communal politics does not work in Maharashtra'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'Hindus have never been polarised across Maharashtra in any state election.'

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The job of a prompt engineer does not necessarily require candidates to be trained in "hardcore" computer engineering skills. 'This is one of those rare jobs that opens the sector to the layman.'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

'I want to command the respect of my men, not demand it'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Anshu Kumar, 21, son of government school teachers from a village in Bihar, won the President's Silver Medal at the NDA. He commanded the grand passing out parade and will go on to join the Indian Navy.

'It's incredibly important Big Tech is at the table'

'It's incredibly important Big Tech is at the table'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

'...helping the government, citizens, and companies get the balance right.' 'As great as technology is, these are societal questions, not just technical ones.'

Nandan Mulchandani, CIA's CTO

Nandan Mulchandani, CIA's CTO

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Delhi born and schooled Nand Mulchandani, who has more than 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley and at the Pentagon, has been appointed as the Central Intelligence Agency first-ever Chief Technology Officer.

PIX: Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal lose

PIX: Manchester City win Premier League title as Arsenal lose

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Manchester City were confirmed as English Premier League champions for the fifth time in six seasons on Saturday without even having to kick a ball.

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

'You will succeed as long as you remember that the project is bigger than you'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a Project Director is appointed, the whole organization -- including the Chairman ISRO -- works for his success. It is a lesson that has been of abiding value all through the other projects I have worked on,' recalls the late President, one of the earliest pioneers at ISRO.

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Manchester United conceded two late own goals to allow Sevilla to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Wrong to assume that sacked H-1B staffers have to leave America within 60 days: USCIS

Wrong to assume that sacked H-1B staffers have to leave America within 60 days: USCIS

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Amid mass layoffs in the tech sector, the federal agency for immigration services has said it is wrong to assume that sacked workers holding the much-sought-after H-1B visas have to leave the country within 60 days, asserting they have multiple options to stay in the US. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

India to have 33-35 lakh active cases by May 15: IIT scientists

India to have 33-35 lakh active cases by May 15: IIT scientists

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

In predicting that the active cases would go up by about 10 lakh by mid-May before sliding, scientists from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kanpur and Hyderabad applied the 'Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive), and Removed Approach' (SUTRA) model.

Rs 6 lakh scholarship from Reliance: How to apply

Rs 6 lakh scholarship from Reliance: How to apply

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

100 scholarships are being offered by the Reliance Foundation.

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Milan missed the chance to jump to second and remained fourth with 48 points

Science does not lie, Modi does: Rahul on WHO report

Science does not lie, Modi does: Rahul on WHO report

Rediff.com6 May 2022

The WHO stated that there were 4.7 million Covid deaths in India.

ITC ties up with IIT Delhi to support R&D

ITC ties up with IIT Delhi to support R&D

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Diversified entity ITC Ltd on Tuesday said it has entered into a partnership with IIT Delhi to support research in identified STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) areas. A memorandum of understanding has been signed to this effect with the institute with an aim to accelerate India's journey towards achieving its sustainable development goals (SDGs), ITC said in a statement. Currently, the areas identified for research are energy storage, low carbon cold transportation, and plastic biodegradation to name a few and will further pave the way for more research in the areas of mutual interest, it added.

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Your OTT Menu: Marilyn, Minions, Musicals

Your OTT Menu: Marilyn, Minions, Musicals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Marilyn Monroe, Minions, musicals and mean-spirited witches, it's quite a spread on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers her picks.

How To ACE The NDA Exam!

How To ACE The NDA Exam!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) helps you shake off the last-minute jitters as you prepare for the UPSC National Defence Academy exam.

The 2021 Assam Election Sentimeter

The 2021 Assam Election Sentimeter

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Rediff Labs analysed the 2016 assembly election results to develop a Sentiment Meter for the 2021 battle in Assam.

'We can't get rid of COVID-19 for a long time to come'

'We can't get rid of COVID-19 for a long time to come'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

'There will be ups and downs, and we have to plan how we live with it now.'

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Here's how rain, Ireland put England's T20 WC in peril

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Ireland, who have already upset West Indies at the tournament, produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict England's big hitters.

COVID-19 may be over in India around mid-Sept: Study

COVID-19 may be over in India around mid-Sept: Study

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The analysis shows that when the number of infected becomes equal to those removed from circulation by recovery and death, the coefficient will reach the 100 per cent threshold and the epidemic will be "extinguished".

Modi Gives WHO Chief New Name: Tulsibhai

Modi Gives WHO Chief New Name: Tulsibhai

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Modi was especially happy calling Dr Ghebreyesus 'Tulsibhai,' and delighted by the latter's affection for Gujarat, his attempt to speak in Gujarati and his affection for the Indian teachers who taught him in childhood.

Women's IPL: BCCI set for another 4000 cr windfall

Women's IPL: BCCI set for another 4000 cr windfall

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

According to market experts, the buyers are expected to shell out in the "range of 500 to 600 crore INR" per team in the closed-bid auction for the women's IPL.

And Yogi Takes Charge!

And Yogi Takes Charge!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Yogi Adityanath took the oath as Uttar Pradesh chief minister at the auspicious time of 1600, Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow.

COVID-19: Maha gets permission to use plasma therapy

COVID-19: Maha gets permission to use plasma therapy

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

On the mathematical model which predicts 42,000 cases in the state by April end, the minister said, "The model is based on some scientific ground but it has taken the state's doubling rate of COVID-19 cases at 3.8.

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

Mob barges into heritage madrasa site in Karnataka, performs puja

Mob barges into heritage madrasa site in Karnataka, performs puja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

According to the complainant Mohammed Shafiuddin, who is a mosque committee member, the incident took place when a procession to immerse a 'Durga' idol was passing near the place in the early hours of Thursday.

Akshay Venkatesh: The king of numbers

Akshay Venkatesh: The king of numbers

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Devangshu Datta walks you into the mind of the winner of the Fields Medal, considered by pure mathematicians as the equivalent of the Nobel Prize.

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Unapologetically Indian: Make Way For Vaishali S

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This star designer who has now found an audience on foreign shores, all thanks to her minimalistic style, and worship of Indian fabrics.

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

Dom's Take: Kab Milegi Vaccine!

Dom's Take: Kab Milegi Vaccine!

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Dominic Xavier offers his take on the vaccine crisis angering India's youth.

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

ISL: Ruthless Hyderabad send Kerala Blasters packing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A brace from Fran Sandaza (58, 63') and goals from Aridane Santana (86') and Joao Victor (90') helped Hyderabad climb to third on the league table.