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Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

When mounted on a vehicle, the scooter is charged automatically using electricity produced while driving, ensuring that the user can complete their journey seamlessly, using the e-scooter to reach their final destination after parking the vehicle.

Nigerian teen in pink aims to 'take the golf world by storm'

Nigerian teen in pink aims to 'take the golf world by storm'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Iyene Essien's golf medals already outnumber her 13 years of age, and she has competed on three continents. She is the top junior player in Nigeria, and now wants to deliver her country's first gold medal for golf at the 2022 Summer Youth Olympics.

Which movie sequel would you like to see? Vote!

Which movie sequel would you like to see? Vote!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Here are our picks for sequels we would like to see. Vote if you agree!

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Akshay Kumar's TOP 10 HITS

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

We celebrate Akshay's birthday by looking back at his top 20 blockbusters over the years.

In a first, SpiceJet starts using TaxiBot for taxiing aircraft to runway

In a first, SpiceJet starts using TaxiBot for taxiing aircraft to runway

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

It would help in saving fuel, reducing CO2 emissions as well as noise levels, according to officials

'Across industries, there is a shortage of digital skills'

'Across industries, there is a shortage of digital skills'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'The kind of jobs the advent of artificial intelligence, data science and so on are creating simply didn't exist before'

ISIS operative armed with IEDs held in Delhi; major attack averted

ISIS operative armed with IEDs held in Delhi; major attack averted

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The two IEDs he was found with were 'fully ready' and just needed to be activated with a timer, police said. Security was stepped up in the national capital and in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh following the arrest.

In India, Nadella warns of the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs

In India, Nadella warns of the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The Microsoft chief's comments come in the wake of Bill Gates' call for levying taxes on robots that take away jobs from people.

India does not need to import from China: Gadkari

India does not need to import from China: Gadkari

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Highlighting the role of MSMEs in enhancing exports and helping the country achieve self reliance, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said India does not need to import from China. "Already in automobile sector, in many sectors now, in agriculture, automobiles, everywhere, we have already found the solutions. Now we don't need to import from China," said the minister. He observed that India was exporting a lot of items instead of importing them.

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Tokyo bound! Japan from the eyes of a first-timer

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

There's never a bad time to visit Japan.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

Where the new jobs in banking are

Where the new jobs in banking are

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Digitisation is changing the banking business. This shift has resulted in a change in banking job profiles.

Should Women Fight Wars?

Should Women Fight Wars?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Should we be exposing our women volunteers to the barbarity of actual combat?

Coming soon: Talking cars!

Coming soon: Talking cars!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

According to the scientists, each car will be controlled by a centralised brain guided by a series of algorithms. The brains will talk to each other and instruct the cars to merge lanes and move in formation together.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell us how crazy the world out there is!

The Artificial Intelligence debate: Sundar Pichai vs Jack Ma

The Artificial Intelligence debate: Sundar Pichai vs Jack Ma

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Is it a boon or a curse?

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Eight images that prove we live in a truly bizarre world.

Indian team wins bronze at 2009 RoboGames

Indian team wins bronze at 2009 RoboGames

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

AcYut, the only Indian Humanoid robot to compete in the games, takes India's first medal for annual competition.

Are you a novice in the kitchen? This can help

Are you a novice in the kitchen? This can help

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The Wonderchef Nutri-Pot prevents overcooking, thereby preserving all nutrients in the food, says Dhruv Munjal.

How our lives will change in 10 years

How our lives will change in 10 years

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Even for those of us who are not driven or hardworking, life will be much more interesting and vastly different from the way life is today,' says Aakar Patel.

China's lunar probe Chang'e-1 lands on Moon

China's lunar probe Chang'e-1 lands on Moon

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

China's lunar mission aiming to send 'robotic explorers' before 2020, on Sunday landed its first satellite on Moon, as the Communist nation braces to compete in space technology with countries like the United States, Russia and India.

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

NASA's InSight lander touches down on Mars

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'InSight will study the interior of Mars and will teach us valuable science as we prepare to send astronauts to the Moon and later to Mars.'

An Indian superhero in Marvel Universe!

An Indian superhero in Marvel Universe!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

'I will pick Bollywood stars to play Indian superheroes.'

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Mumbai: Fire breaks out in MTNL building; 84 rescued

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

There have been more than 49,000 fire incidents in Mumbai in the last one decade, killing over 600 people, the Maharashtra government had told the assembly in November 2018.

Rajnikanth, Aishwarya shoot for Enthiram

Rajnikanth, Aishwarya shoot for Enthiram

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

Director Shankar, Rajnikanth, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, cinematographer Ratnavelu and a crew comprising of 40 people left for the US last Friday to shoot for the magnum opus Enthiram (formerly titled Robot).

Hopes fade as ISRO's chances to relink with lander grow dim

Hopes fade as ISRO's chances to relink with lander grow dim

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

"Progressively, you can imagine that it becomes that much more difficult, with each passing hour, the available power on the battery gets drained out, and there won't be anything left for it to power and operate", an ISRO official said.

6 trends that will boost hiring this year

6 trends that will boost hiring this year

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Knowledge of technical skills, creativity, social and emotional intelligence is what recruiters are looking for.

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Made in India artillery gun is ready to fire

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary The gun is unique in its ability to fire a five-round burst, while no other contemporary gun exceeds three-round bursts. This brings down a greater quantity of explosive onto the target before enemy soldiers can take cover

Will new technology actually create large-scale unemployment?

Will new technology actually create large-scale unemployment?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

There may be some losers as well as winners. And those who lose their jobs to the new technology will soon find other employment, says Martin Feldstein.

India to provide many more Covid vaccines: PM in WEF address

India to provide many more Covid vaccines: PM in WEF address

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

India will soon make available many more COVID-19 vaccines to other countries after two Made-In-India jabs have already been introduced to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while emphasising the country's global responsibility in fighting the pandemic.

DeMo@1: Banks happy as digital activity picks up

DeMo@1: Banks happy as digital activity picks up

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

While digitisation and automation have made internal processes more efficient, front-end products are being enhanced digitally through robotics, artificial intelligence and botchats.

NASA unable to trace Vikram lander in latest Moon flyby

NASA unable to trace Vikram lander in latest Moon flyby

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter imaged the area of the targeted Chandrayaan-2 Vikram landing site on October 14 but did not observe any evidence of the lander'

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

We'll win next war with indigenous weapons: Army chief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

In his address at the 41st Defence Research and Development Organisation Directors Conference, he also said the development of weaponry and other systems should be done keeping "future warfare" in mind.

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

India records second-biggest single-day spike; Covid-19 tally crosses 1.2 lakh

Rediff.com21 May 2020

With 39,297 cases in total, Maharashtra remains the worst affected state in the country, followed by Tamil Nadu (13,191 cases), Gujarat (12,537 cases), and Delhi (11,088 cases).

How two Aussies played part in Ishant's revival

How two Aussies played part in Ishant's revival

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'Ponting's the best coach I've ever met. I was very nervous when I was making a return to the IPL last season. I was almost feeling like a debutante walking into the camp the first day, but he gave me a lot of confidence since the first day I arrived at the camp.'

ISRO plans human colony on moon

ISRO plans human colony on moon

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

In what may well be the first step towards establishing the first "human colony" on the moon, the Indian Space Research Organisation is examining the possibility of establishing a robotic set-up or unmanned mission on the moon.

NASA's Phoenix scoops Martian soil

NASA's Phoenix scoops Martian soil

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

The robotic arm of NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander has delivered a partial scoopful of clumpy Martian soil to the oven on its Thermal and Evolved-Gas Analyzer instrument, or TEGA. TEGA has eight separate tiny ovens to bake and sniff the soil to assess its volatile ingredients, such as water.

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

He has a core team of engineers to develop this platform.

'There's something about HIV that allows it to escape our immune system'

'There's something about HIV that allows it to escape our immune system'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

A lot of AIDS vaccine research is going on, but it is hard to say when it will be available, says Mark Feinberg, president and CEO of the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative.

An unbreakable, unhackable & waterproof smartphone to impress you

An unbreakable, unhackable & waterproof smartphone to impress you

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The phone is available for pre-order starting July 31, beginning at USD 610 for a 16GB model.