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2024: 4 High-Demand Blue Collar Skills

2024: 4 High-Demand Blue Collar Skills

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Interpersonal skills like communication, co-operation and teamwork are valued for fostering a positive and productive work environment.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

'WHO ARE YOU?' She Screamed

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

'You should ask your boyfriend that,' the stranger replied. 'We've never met in person. We've been talking for two years. Met on Words with Friends on Valentine's Day two years ago when you were travelling in Bali, shooting your Instagram videos.' A sobering excerpt about love and relationships from Shenaz Treasury's lively new book, All He Left Me Was a Recipe: Lessons From My Break-Ups.

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Oscar Nominations: A Quick Glance

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The nominations for the 96th annual Academy Awards have been announced.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

6-inch lifeline pipe reaches trapped men in Silkyara, to send food and oxygen

6-inch lifeline pipe reaches trapped men in Silkyara, to send food and oxygen

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

A six-inch pipe has been laid at the Silkyara tunnel through which nutritious food and medicines could be supplied to the 41 labourers, trapped for over a week after parts of the under-construction structure collapsed following a landslide.

I acted like a robot, was brainwashed: Kasab tells SC

I acted like a robot, was brainwashed: Kasab tells SC

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab facing death penalty for the 2008 Mumbai terror attack claimed in the Supreme Court he was brainwashed like a "robot" into committing the heinous crime in the name of "God" and that he does not deserve capital punishment owing to his young age.

'No point making a film if it doesn't make you feel something'

'No point making a film if it doesn't make you feel something'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'One genre cannot survive 365 days of the year. It can be the flavour of the season.'

Ganapath Trailer: Been There, Seen That

Ganapath Trailer: Been There, Seen That

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Tiring to see Tiger dash from one dumb action sequence to the other, sighs Mayur Sanap.

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Oscars 2024: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

A quick look at the winners of the 96th Annual Academy Awards.

GenAI, climate & fintech, hot bets for investors next year: Accel's Prakash

GenAI, climate & fintech, hot bets for investors next year: Accel's Prakash

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Generative artificial intelligence (AI), climate tech and fintech sectors will be the hot areas for venture capitalists and founders in the next year, according to the prediction by Prashanth Prakash, founding partner of the global venture capital firm Accel Partners in India and the chairperson of Karnataka Startup Vision Group. Prakash said that about $25 billion has been invested into building Gen AI globally. But a lot of that capital has not yet come to India, opening up huge opportunities for startups in the country.

ISRO prefers women fighter pilots for Gaganyaan mission, says Somanath

ISRO prefers women fighter pilots for Gaganyaan mission, says Somanath

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

His statement came a day after the ISRO successfully launched its TV-D1 test vehicle ahead of the human space flight mission Gaganyaan.

Your Movie Calendar For 2024

Your Movie Calendar For 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

After a blockbuster 2023, all eyes are now on what 2024 looks like.

Japanese investment giant SoftBank may partially exit Ola, Swiggy, FirstCry

Japanese investment giant SoftBank may partially exit Ola, Swiggy, FirstCry

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Japanese investment giant SoftBank is looking to partially exit from three startups which are aiming at an IPO next year - Ola Electric, Swiggy and First Cry. But its decision will depend on the size of the offer for sale pool in each of the companies. According to sources aware of the strategy, Softbank invested over $850 million collectively in these companies whose value conservatively would go up more than 4.3 times to around $3.7 billion, based on preliminary estimates of their projected valuation when they go public next year.

Godrej Now Makes Stuff For Space!

Godrej Now Makes Stuff For Space!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Godrej Aerospace is a tier-1 manufacturer of precision and hi-tech aerospace components, assemblies, and systems, executing global projects that serve the defence, space, and aviation sectors.

Who should Rajni romance in Robot: Deepika or Ash?

Who should Rajni romance in Robot: Deepika or Ash?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Both actresses are being considered to play the megastar's love interview in the new film.

'Modi Ki Guarantee' A Liability for BJP Candidates

'Modi Ki Guarantee' A Liability for BJP Candidates

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Given the 2024 general elections, it is unlikely that the allegations around electoral bonds, raised by the Opposition, will disappear easily or with a shrug of the BJP's shoulders and fabled 56-inch chest, argues Shyam G Menon.

Russia's Luna-25 faces 'emergency' before Moon landing

Russia's Luna-25 faces 'emergency' before Moon landing

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

It is unclear if this episode will affect or prevent the lunar lander -- which was slated to land near the moon's south pole as soon as Monday -- from attempting a touchdown.

'Don't shun midcaps, smallcaps just because they surged 40-50%'

'Don't shun midcaps, smallcaps just because they surged 40-50%'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'What will matter in 2024 from the market standpoint is the direction of interest rates globally, as well as in India.' 'The results of the general elections will also be keenly watched.'

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Choose From 20 New Shows/Films On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Catch one of Mammootty's career best works, Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh and more on OTT this week.

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

'I damaged my voice on purpose'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'Pandi was promised something, that is not happening, so his anger is not of a villain's.' 'That's how all normal humans would react, or they stay silent.' 'Our violence is our silence. So in this world, everybody is innocent.'

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Mitra, the robot, steals the show from NaMo, Ivanka

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Ivanka spoke for a good 15 minutes, gracefully, looking straight at her audience, her face wreathed often in winning smiles. She is an articulate, striking, woman who charmed her audience.

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

The 12 Year Old Who Won Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'I felt very, very good sitting on the hot seat. It's a different feeling altogether.'

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Technology will make Test cricket more slicker: Chappell

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Australian great Greg Chappell believes technology, specially artificial intelligence, will make cricket "slicker" and "unpredictable", changing how it is practiced, played and consumed in the future.

Lack of valuation comfort may enhance gains in capital goods sector

Lack of valuation comfort may enhance gains in capital goods sector

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Existing optimism about the capital goods sector has been enhanced by the Assembly election results, which were favourable for the BJP. The prospects of political continuity led to renewed interest in the sector. There are demand-supply gaps, especially in power, and visibility of improved pricing and strong order flows, including from private enterprises.

How To Improve Kidney Health

How To Improve Kidney Health

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, tells you how you can take care of your kidneys.

Robotic sub ends third search for Malaysian plane

Robotic sub ends third search for Malaysian plane

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

A mini-submarine deployed to locate the missing Malaysian plane's wreckage on the floor of the Indian Ocean has completed a full 16-hour mission mission at its third attempt, authorities said.

Don't be robots, spend quality time with family: PM to babus

Don't be robots, spend quality time with family: PM to babus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Modi asked bureaucrats to imagine whether or not their life has become "robotic". "If it has happened than this impacts the whole government and system. We can't be robotic. That can't be our life," the prime minister said during an hour-long interaction with civil servants at the 9th Civil Services Day function at Vigyan Bhawan.

Gujarat to soon boast of Rs 10-cr da Vinci robot surgeon

Gujarat to soon boast of Rs 10-cr da Vinci robot surgeon

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

Kidney patients have a reason to cheer as Nadiad - a sleepy town lying between Ahmedabad and Vadodara, would soon have a robot conducting urology surgeries on them.

4000 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru, 7000 in Karnataka

4000 dengue cases reported in Bengaluru, 7000 in Karnataka

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he has instructed officials to take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent spread of the vector borne disease and urged the people to give utmost priority to cleanliness in their neighbourhoods.

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi tunnel for a week, rescue op on hold

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Rescue work at the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand was virtually on hold Sunday as the agencies involved in the effort set themselves up for the next stage -- adopting multiple approaches to reach the 41 men trapped inside for a week.

India to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2023 or 2024: Jitendra Singh

India to launch Gaganyaan mission by end of 2023 or 2024: Jitendra Singh

Rediff.com19 May 2023

He unveiled the country's ambitious space project's timeline during a media interaction.

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

'Many Indian unicorns have set up businesses in Dubai'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

'As part of our D33 strategy, the plan is to establish 30 unicorns in Dubai within the next 10 years.'

When Akshata Murty Wowed The Tories

When Akshata Murty Wowed The Tories

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Akshata Murty delivers a four-minute speech introducing her husband Rishi Sunak to the Conservative party conference in Manchester.

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Biographies of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati, and writer and freedom fighter Pandit Shriram Sharma have been included in the curriculum.

Wipro's deploys 'soft robots' to manage helpdesk, recruitment

Wipro's deploys 'soft robots' to manage helpdesk, recruitment

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Wipro is using this in-house innovation to automate internal functions such as helpdesk management

Russia launches its first moon mission in 47 years

Russia launches its first moon mission in 47 years

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Luna-25 took off from the Vostochny launch facility in Russia's Far East, Russia-based TASS news agency reported.

Ganapath: A Hero is Born Review: Recycled Junk

Ganapath: A Hero is Born Review: Recycled Junk

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

All the six packs in the world can't compensate for an unenthusiastic performance, sighs Sukanya Verma.

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.