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Can Robots now be given citizenship?

Can Robots now be given citizenship?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Could robots vote for effective political leadership?' 'Arguably they could do this better than humans.' 'They are far better at fact-checking for obvious lies, and far better at gauging the sincerity of statements by analysing body language, facial movements and vocal tonality of speakers,' says Devangshu Datta.

India lists theatre commands, simpler defence procurement for 2025

India lists theatre commands, simpler defence procurement for 2025

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

India has declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms, aiming to establish integrated theatre commands to enhance synergy among the three armed forces and transform the military into a technologically-advanced combat-ready force. The reforms will also focus on streamlining acquisition procedures, promoting collaboration, and leveraging emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and robotics.

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2024-25

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2024-25

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Indian economy to grow at 6.3-6.8 pc in FY26, against 6.4 pc in FY25

Phone Use on Toilet Linked To Piles

Phone Use on Toilet Linked To Piles

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

The habit, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, is putting increased strain on the rectal area, leading to painful conditions that often require medical intervention.

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Raveena Tandon's daughter making her debut, Kangana Ranaut's controversial Indira Gandhi movie, Millie Bobby Brown's brand new sci-fi offering and more on Sukanya Verma's Holi weekend watch.

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

Shaunak Sen's Shocking Reveal

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

'October end, during a checkup for an autoimmune thing I got a shock diagnosis: a routine scan revealed a small malignant tumour in the kidney. Utter bolt from the blue.'

BIZARRE! Will you stay at a hotel run by robots?

BIZARRE! Will you stay at a hotel run by robots?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Japan has been experimenting with robot-run hotels. They call them the 'strange' hotels.

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

'BTech From IIT-K. Yet To Get A Job'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Connect with professionals in your field through LinkedIn, industry events and workshops. Attend job fairs, conferences and meetups to expand your network. Apply for internships or short-term projects to gain practical experience, suggests rediffGURU Aasif Ahmed Khan.

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: For The Love Of Drama!

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: For The Love Of Drama!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Kesari 2 has more style than substance on its mind, feels Sukanya Verma.

Raju's robot: Mission Possible

Raju's robot: Mission Possible

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

USTR flags hurdles in medical device exports to India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The USTR report, released just ahead of the US' April 2 deadline for implementing reciprocal tariffs, has also cited high tariffs and price caps, which have not increased in line with inflation, as key obstacles for US businesses.

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan, Chandrayaan-4 launch schedules are out

Gaganyaan, Samudrayaan, Chandrayaan-4 launch schedules are out

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Chandrayaan-4 will involve at least two separate launches of the heavylift LVM-3 rocket that will carry five different components of the mission which will be assembled in orbit.

INCREASE Your Health Insurance NOW!

INCREASE Your Health Insurance NOW!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Go for a base cover of Rs 10 lakh and then buy a super top-up of Rs 90 lakh.'

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Road construction companies go hi-tech; plan to use robotic flagmen

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The use of such robots can not only save lives but can also help road construction companies cut down on labour costs.

Smile, Nod, Suffer: Are You Too Nice At Work?

Smile, Nod, Suffer: Are You Too Nice At Work?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Organisations that reward constant optimism and penalise negativity create environments where employees feel pressured to hide their struggles, notes Sonica Aron, founder of HR consultancy firm Marching Sheep.

A robot changes the way a bank hires staff!

A robot changes the way a bank hires staff!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'The highlight of the interview process is it is robotic.'

Honestly, Would You Wear These Outfits?

Honestly, Would You Wear These Outfits?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Day Two of the FDCI X Lakme Fashion Week witnessed some crazy, out-of-the-box creations.

Ash out of Shankar's Robot

Ash out of Shankar's Robot

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

The actress reportedly wants to start a family soon, and could not give dates for the film.

Meet the world's first talking robot-astronaut

Meet the world's first talking robot-astronaut

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

In a world first, Japan is set to send a talking robot-astronaut to the International Space Station to conduct the first conversation between a human and a robot in outer space.

Now, robots make the grade

Now, robots make the grade

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Thousands of robots which were confined to research labs in India, are now finding their way into schools and engineering colleges.

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Why 64% MTech Seats Are Vacant in Indian Colleges

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

The growing decline of MTech applicants in Indian colleges is due to multiple factors, including outdated curricula, poor return on investment and lucrative non-engineering alternatives, say experts.

Humanoid robot lands job as Nescafe salesman

Humanoid robot lands job as Nescafe salesman

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Nestle has maintained healthy growth in Japan by maintaining a a tradition of trying out off-beat marketing tactics.

New tool to help robots 'see' better

New tool to help robots 'see' better

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Object recognition is one of the most widely studied problems in computer vision, researchers said.

Ewan's Robots rock London!

Ewan's Robots rock London!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

PLA to deploy robot cooks to prevent food waste

PLA to deploy robot cooks to prevent food waste

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

The PLA launched a campaign to stop food waste and cultivate thrifty habits in the military under the "clean plate" campaign launched by President Xi Jinping.

This man loves having sex with a robot

This man loves having sex with a robot

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

He feels that the experience is just like the real thing.

Clams and snails inspire gen-next robots

Clams and snails inspire gen-next robots

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The robot can have potential uses in invasive surgery and oil well drilling, among other applications, scientists say.

Robots replace chefs, labourers in Chinese eateries

Robots replace chefs, labourers in Chinese eateries

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Hundreds of small Chinese restaurants are using the robots which donned the role of traditional cooks dishing out a set menu at a faster and cheaper rate replacing the chefs.

Did you know India's working on robotic soldiers?

Did you know India's working on robotic soldiers?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Under the project being undertaken by DRDO, robots would be developed with very high level of intelligence to enable them to differentiate between a threat and a friend.

Now, robots to perform surgery, play football

Now, robots to perform surgery, play football

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Developed in Bristol and Essex, the robots are being designed to do rescue work, clear sewers and become human companions.

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Turkish shooter's cool stance wins hearts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Viral Turkish shooter says calm demeanour belied the storm within

Shahid's Even More Complicated Love Story

Shahid's Even More Complicated Love Story

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Teri Baaton Mein Aise Uljha Jiya releases on February 9.

Maha Kumbh Mela: Meet the seer who has not bathed for 32 yrs

Maha Kumbh Mela: Meet the seer who has not bathed for 32 yrs

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The 57-year-old has become the centre of attraction in Maha Kumbh Mela due to his height, which is a little more than three feet.

Sexy Robots: Hot models, futuristic fashion

Sexy Robots: Hot models, futuristic fashion

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Swapnil Shinde showed his creation that sought to juxtapose the tribal and primeval with futuristic and robotic.

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

ISRO scripts history with successful docking of satellites in space

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully performed the docking of satellites as part of the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX). The docking was achieved after a series of maneuvers, including a trial attempt on January 12. The SpaDeX mission, launched on December 30, 2024, aims to demonstrate in-space docking technology using two small spacecraft. This technology is crucial for achieving complex mission objectives that require multiple rocket launches.

This robot will nag you to correct your posture

This robot will nag you to correct your posture

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Meet Giiro, an Alexa-powered bot which can be your health companion at work.

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Aamir's Toughest Role That You Haven't Seen

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'It was the toughest of roles because he had to change quickly behind the sofa and come out in the next dress!'

Whatever was done in Galwan shouldn't get repeated: Army chief

Whatever was done in Galwan shouldn't get repeated: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The eastern Ladakh military standoff between India and China began in May 2020 and a deadly clash at the Galwan Valley in June that year resulted in a severe strain in ties between the two neighbours.