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OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'It may take some time for them to get down to the details, such as the location and capacity.'

Hindi vs Tamil: Stalin govt changes Rupee symbol with Tamil letter

Hindi vs Tamil: Stalin govt changes Rupee symbol with Tamil letter

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

The DMK government in Tamil Nadu has sparked controversy by replacing the Indian Rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in the logo for its 2025-26 budget. The move has drawn criticism from the state BJP, which accused the ruling party of being "stupid." The development comes amidst the ongoing language row between the Centre and Tamil Nadu, with the latter alleging Hindi imposition by the Union government.

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China may cautiously welcome the American move, assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Can Rishabh Pant resolve LSG's opening conundrum?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant will be entering a new phase of his Indian Premier League (IPL)career when he takes over as the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025.

Mumbai's Mhatre shatters Yashasvi Jaiswal's record

Mumbai's Mhatre shatters Yashasvi Jaiswal's record

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

At 17 years and 168 days, Mhatre broke the previous record set by India batter Jaiswal, who was 17 years and 291 days when he achieved the feat while playing for Mumbai against against Jharkhand in 2019.

'Dubai Will Be A Different Challenge'

'Dubai Will Be A Different Challenge'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'Quickly assessing what's required to do here will be the key for us.' 'If we can assess quickly and adjust our batting or bowling quickly that will help us moving forward.'

Denied bypoll ticket, Karnataka BJP leader joins Cong

Denied bypoll ticket, Karnataka BJP leader joins Cong

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

In a dramatic development, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and former Minister C P Yogeeshwara on Wednesday quit his party and joined the Congress, which is now expected to field him in the November 13 assembly bypolls from Channapatna.

Recipe: Lajjaya's Kullu Soybean Kachoris

Recipe: Lajjaya's Kullu Soybean Kachoris

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

An age-old recipe for a savoury dish from Himachal Pradesh.

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Who is the next BCCI secretary?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

With Jay Shah taking over as International Cricket Council's youngest chairman on December 1, the role of secretary in the mighty BCCI lies vacant and as officials wonder who the replacement might be, they have time to figure out the next course of action.

Deepti impressed by inexperienced Ireland's fight in ODI series

Deepti impressed by inexperienced Ireland's fight in ODI series

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'They are also doing good. Because, in the two matches they have played, it has been good. And, as a team, we have also done well.'

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

'Embrace hard work', Mary Kom tells students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'If you are willing to shine like the sun, you must be willing to burn like it.'

Judge blocks Trump's move to end birthright citizenship

Judge blocks Trump's move to end birthright citizenship

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

A federal judge in Seattle has temporarily blocked former President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to terminate birthright citizenship in the United States, calling the policy 'blatantly unconstitutional', CNN reported.

Yugendra Pawar's mother alleges intimidation by Ajit camp

Yugendra Pawar's mother alleges intimidation by Ajit camp

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Tension prevailed outside a polling booth in Baramati town in Maharashtra's Pune district after Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar candidate Yugendra Pawar's mother alleged intimidation and malpractices by workers of the rival Nationalist Congress Party led by sitting MLA Ajit Pawar.

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

'Announcing I'm Married May Be Professional Suicide'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

'Even actresses who are mothers play leading roles. There's also been a dramatic shift in the kinds of roles available to women. It's no longer limited to being the heroine, the heroine's mother, aunty or vamp.'

Hamas returns 3 hostages to Israel in first phase of ceasefire deal

Hamas returns 3 hostages to Israel in first phase of ceasefire deal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

The Israeli Defence Forces on Sunday confirmed that Hamas has released the three hostages and that they have been returned to Israeli territory.

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Marsh dropped, Webster to make Test debut at SCG

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

The introduction of Webster was the only change to the side, with Mitchell Starc included despite struggling with a back niggle during the fourth Test.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

'Trump Won't Target Indians'

'Trump Won't Target Indians'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'Someone posts a job on LinkedIn and there are a thousand resumes in an hour? This is not the America IT professionals are used to.' 'Once they lose their job, it's impossible to get a job.'

It's one game at a time for Gukesh at Chess Worlds

It's one game at a time for Gukesh at Chess Worlds

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

If Gukesh prevails in the end, he would break the current record set by the legendary Garry Kasparov, who became world champion at the age of 22 in 1985.

'Dravid, not IPL, is the real prize'

'Dravid, not IPL, is the real prize'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals.

You are insulting parents: SC slams Allahbadia but protects from arrest

You are insulting parents: SC slams Allahbadia but protects from arrest

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The SC questioned the language used by Allahbadia during the show, saying society has some values.

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Heroes We Must Be Proud Of!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Rahul Ramagude plays cricket from a wheelchair. Geeta Chauhan is a wheelchair racer with Olympic aspirations. Siddanth uses technology to enhance movement coordination of mentally challenged children. On the International Day of the Disabled, A Ganesh Nadar meets three youngsters making a difference.

Need rest, hence...: Missing Shinde Sena MLA returns home after 2 days

Need rest, hence...: Missing Shinde Sena MLA returns home after 2 days

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

He did not elaborate on where he was for two days.

Young shuttlers Ruthvika-Rohan dream big

Young shuttlers Ruthvika-Rohan dream big

Rediff.com27 Jan 2025

The duo is aiming for top-30 ranking and continued success in bigger tournaments.

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

National Games: Odisha's Kujur sprints to 100m gold

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Out of the 10 gold on offer on the opening day of athletics competitions, Maharashtra and Services picked up two each, while Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Tamil Nadu claimed one each.

Pakistan Cricket Wants Arshad Nadeem To...

Pakistan Cricket Wants Arshad Nadeem To...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Head Coach Jason Gillespie has extended an invitation for Arshad Nadeem to visit the team's dressing room, believing his presence could serve as a significant morale boost.

Davis Cup: Mukund's last chance for glory?

Davis Cup: Mukund's last chance for glory?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Sasikumar Mukund will aim for a winning return to the Davis Cup fold as India faces Togo in the World Group I Play-off.

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs Bite Into Apple's India Growth Plans

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Apple's ambitious strategy to expand iPhone exports, shift more production from China to India at a faster pace, and grow its domestic market hits a Trump-sized roadblock.

Manasi Preps For Maiden Paralympics

Manasi Preps For Maiden Paralympics

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'Seeking good from badminton. 10 days to go for Paralympics.'

A Chess Champion's Mom Moment

A Chess Champion's Mom Moment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

During the felicitation ceremony honoring the gold-medal winning teams, she heard Hanvika's voice calling out from the audience. Harika stepped off the stage, hugged her daughter, and carried her to the back of the hall.

AAP MLA dies in 'accidental firing' from own pistol

AAP MLA dies in 'accidental firing' from own pistol

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Aam Aadmi Party leader and Ludhiana West MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi has died of gunshot injuries, with police saying on Saturday it could be a case of 'accidental fire' from his own licensed pistol.

ECB's controversial stand over IPL NOC

ECB's controversial stand over IPL NOC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

England players could boycott Hundred against ECB's stance on NOC policy

'Stay Authentic, It's The One Thing That Can Make You Win'

'Stay Authentic, It's The One Thing That Can Make You Win'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'The determination to represent our country is strong when you've seen your dad serve the country.'

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Why Wayanad's Landslide Survivors Are Protesting

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In the months immediately following the 2024 tragedy, reporting on the landslide per se had been a straightforward affair. On one side was death and destruction. On the other side, survivors and the business of survival. It was black and white. What direction to take was clear. Rehabilitation in comparison, felt like a complex situation. One that is fraught with shades of grey. As grey as human life, explains Shyam G Menon.

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

India-Australia Sign Air-To-Air Refuelling Pact

India-Australia Sign Air-To-Air Refuelling Pact

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

'India is a top-tier security partner for Australia and we continue to prioritise practical and tangible cooperation that directly contributes to Indo-Pacific stability.'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

Uddhav Sena youth wing sweeps Mumbai varsity senate polls

Uddhav Sena youth wing sweeps Mumbai varsity senate polls

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The much-delayed election for ten seats was held on September 24 following a Bombay high court directive.

The Birla Who Turned His Back On Cricket

The Birla Who Turned His Back On Cricket

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

In December, Aryaman Birla made a decision that would surprise many: he announced an 'indefinite sabbatical' from cricket.

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

I have a plan for Bumrah, but... : Sam Konstas

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Australian Sam Konstas is devising plans to tackle the world's most destructive fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah