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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.

5 Things To AVOID When You Resume Work

5 Things To AVOID When You Resume Work

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

With the hybrid model in place, employees can take advantage of the working from office to build better working relationships, trust, and comradeship.

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, who finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday.

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

The HOTTEST jobs of 2019

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Automation, artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency and virtual reality would demand more jobs.

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.

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.

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.

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

How IITs are gearing up to fight COVID-19 menace

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

While some researchers are developing prototypes for ventilators to overcome their shortage, others have teamed up to develop testing kits.

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.

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

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!

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.

'We are the eyes and brain of the missile'

'We are the eyes and brain of the missile'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Our sensors allow the missile to locate and identify the target even if it's on the move.'

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.

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.

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).

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Having missed most of the first three industrial revolutions, India has its chance to lead the fourth industrial revolution through a convergence of its IT prowess, ultra-high-speed internet connectivity and affordable smart devices, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday. The richest Indian, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries, said his group's telecom and digital unit Jio was conceived to provide the key ingredients needed to lead the fourth industrial revolution.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

No need for nuclear arsenal once Kashmir is resolved: Pak PM

No need for nuclear arsenal once Kashmir is resolved: Pak PM

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Pakistan's nuclear arsenal is 'simply a deterrent' to protect the country and there will no longer be any need for it once the Kashmir issue is resolved, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said as he asserted that if the Americans have the resolve and the will, the issue can be sorted out.

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.

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.

Foxconn boss started business with a loan from his mother-in-law!

Foxconn boss started business with a loan from his mother-in-law!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Headline-grabbing is part of Terry Gou's business plan.

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.

'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'

340 defence personnel killed in past 3 years: Govt

340 defence personnel killed in past 3 years: Govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

In the last three years, 340 defence personnel have been killed inside and outside the country, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said 27 Indian Army troops have been killed in ceasefire violations across the Line of Control in the last 10 years and 523 such violations have taken place in the past three years.

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.

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Australian Prime Minister John Howard praised 'Srini,' as he is known, for work that had 'helped redefine robotics'.

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.