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Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Emerging AI: What Awaits Us?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan offers lessons from another tech revolution not so long ago.

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

Fab Four! These girls will set your screens on fire

Fab Four! These girls will set your screens on fire

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The gorgeous star cast of Four More Shots Please! is on The Man's latest cover.

'She was Imran's best friend'

'She was Imran's best friend'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

'Who wouldn't want to rub shoulders with the neighbouring country's premier's childhood confidante?' asks Kishore Singh.

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

'I'd have loved to present Pratidwandi at Cannes'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Where Pratidwandi is concerned, there are very few men standing.'

5 Indians make it on TIME's most influential list

5 Indians make it on TIME's most influential list

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This year, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, the 'dadi from Shaheen Bhagh' Bilkis, Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Professor Ravindra Gupta are among TIME's 100 most influential people of 2020.

'This moment is a huge validation of my belief system and my journey'

'This moment is a huge validation of my belief system and my journey'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Hopefully, through my content choices, I have been able to contribute towards my country and countrymen.'

Why The World Is Worried About India

Why The World Is Worried About India

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Our demonisation and dehumanisation of minorities and especially Muslims is so complete that calls for the abduction of and sexual violence against Muslim girls are acceptable in our society today and can be made in public spaces. The damage we have done to India internally and externally will be lasting, warns Aakar Patel.

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A BJP source admitted that a census will inevitably reconfirm the numerical majority of the OBCs. 'That will overturn social equations and consign the upper castes to a twilight zone of marginalisation. The RSS won't accept it.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

How this model made history

How this model made history

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Leyna Bloom is the first transgender woman of colour to appear in a Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Assam girl student in shorts made to wrap curtain around legs in exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A 19-year-old girl appearing for an examination in Assam was made to wrap a curtain around her legs by an invigilator who chafed at her wearing shorts, provoking outrage and allegations of gender bias, and prompting university authorities to order an inquiry. The girl's family has, however, decided against taking the matter further in the interest of her mental well-being and academic future.

Lawyer couple who fought against Sec 377 now want to legalise gay weddings

Lawyer couple who fought against Sec 377 now want to legalise gay weddings

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

After successfully fighting for the decriminalisation of Section 377, lawyers Arundhati Katju and Menaka Guruswamy have now decided to fight for legalisation of gay marriage in India, through The Marriage Project.

Salman Khan: Will do my best

Salman Khan: Will do my best

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Have you fought fat-shamers like Neha did? Share your stories

Have you fought fat-shamers like Neha did? Share your stories

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Neha takes on body-shamers. Will you?

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Red Fort violence: Actor-activist Deep Sidhu granted bail

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Sidhu was arrested on February 9 in connection with the Red Fort violence on January 26 during a farmers' tractor parade against the Centre's three new agriculture laws.

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Is Pinarayi jealous of Shailaja's popularity?

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Here is a woman who has got widespread appreciation for her work.' 'Social media was full of posts wanting her as the chief ministerial candidate.' 'This kind of popularity did not go well within the party.' 'See, today the party is Pinarayi Vijayan!'

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Xi Jinping: A princeling turned China's Mao 2.0

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Xi's ascent to power and the quick consolidation of his leadership of the party with a shock anti-graft campaign securing the title of the "core leader" of the party bequeathed only to Mao has indeed forced his rivals in the party to submission and caught the attention of the world.

Indian Muslims most content in world: RSS chief

Indian Muslims most content in world: RSS chief

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Citing that many Muslims fought in Mewar king Maharana Pratap's army against Mughal emperor Akbar, Bhagwat suggested that in India's history people from all faiths stood together whenever there was an attack on the country's culture.

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

'I told them India was like a giant jumbo jet. It would take off slowly and be unstoppable'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

This doctor couple put their faith in India. And in return India has put faith in them.

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

The Chanakya Mantra For Success

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'2,000 years later, we all want the same thing -- we want to live a healthy life, a life that has quality.' 'And Chanakya tells you exactly how to do that.'

Jindal among '10 people who could change world'

Jindal among '10 people who could change world'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Indian-American governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal has been named as one of the '10 people who could change the world', according to British magazine New Statesman and Society.Hailing Jindal as the 'Saviour of the Republicans', the magazine describes him as, "Perhaps the best prospect for revitalising a Republican Party that has just started its tour of the wilderness, with little else to keep it going other than the sustenance provided by occasional caribou kills by Palin.

Charlie Hebdo triggers outrage over cartoon on dead Syrian toddler

Charlie Hebdo triggers outrage over cartoon on dead Syrian toddler

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Opinion is divided on the message that Charlie Hebdo was trying to send across using the cartoons depicting Aylan.

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

'This is not the apocalypse': Obama to White House staffers on Trump win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

"I don't believe in apocalyptic -- until the apocalypse comes. I think nothing is the end of the world until the end of the world," said the US President.

Flintoff in anti-immigration outburst

Flintoff in anti-immigration outburst

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

No stranger to controversies, Andrew Flintoff has made some stunning anti-immigration statements which may land the England all-rounder in fresh trouble with cricket authorities and his potential sponsors.

When The Kapoors Turned 40

When The Kapoors Turned 40

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

By the time they turned 40, Prithviraj Kapoor had done about 50 films, Raj Kapoor about 46 films and Rishi Kapoor about 80 films. As Ranbir Kapoor turns 40, Deepa Gahlot explores the Kapoors cinematic landscape to find out where the young actor stands in comparison to his great grandfather, grandfather and father.

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Is Modi changing the BJP's Muslim story?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A u-turn by the BJP will be an apocalyptic occurrence in Indian politics and society, argues Amulya Ganguli.

Review: Veerappan ends up an exhausting watch

Review: Veerappan ends up an exhausting watch

Rediff.com27 May 2016

This is not a film worth recommending, says Raja Sen.

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Faced with shortage, Tamil Brahmin grooms to scout for brides up north

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Faced with a problem of suitable brides, Thamizhnadu Brahmin Association to cast net in UP and Bihar.

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Legendary Tamil writer Jayakanthan 'JK' passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Tamil writer D Jayakanthan, who charted a new course in Tamil literature, died on Wednesday night following a prolonged illness.

Farmers' protest: Court grants bail to journalist Mandeep Punia

Farmers' protest: Court grants bail to journalist Mandeep Punia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Punia was arrested by police on Sunday in an FIR registered under various sections including 186 (Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 353 (assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) and 332 (voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty) of IPC.

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Farmers' protest: Verdict on arrested scribe's bail plea today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

A Delhi court will pass the order on Tuesday on the bail plea of freelance journalist Mandeep Punia arrested by the Delhi Police from the Singhu border protest site here where farmers are agitating against the three contentious agri laws.

The Kerala You Should Discover

The Kerala You Should Discover

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Kerala will be one of those places where the line between tourism, a land, a people and their way of life will blur. It won't be tourism; it will be a visit to experience Kerala.

The only Indian model on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list

The only Indian model on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

Meet Bhumika Arora, 29, who made the cut!

Two Indian doctors named Time heroes

Two Indian doctors named Time heroes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Two Indian doctors in Time's heroes of Global Health list

IN PICS: Top 10 celebrity Power Women

IN PICS: Top 10 celebrity Power Women

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

We bring you 10 most powerful female celebrities according to Forbes who have not just built empires by themselves but have also left their mark in the world with their philanthropic work.

India's first transgender college principal resigns

India's first transgender college principal resigns

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Nadia District Magistrate Sumit Gupta on Thursday said he had received her letter of resignation from the post of Principal of Krishnagar Women's College in the district on December 27 and forwarded it to the state Higher Education department on Wednesday.

How to be a badass billionaire like Kim Kardashian

How to be a badass billionaire like Kim Kardashian

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

From stylist to Paris Hilton to influential billionaires, Kim Kardashian tells you how to chart your own success journey.

61 pc want PM under Lokpal purview: Poll

61 pc want PM under Lokpal purview: Poll

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

While the United Progressive Alliance ties itself up in knots, two out of every three Indians say the prime minister and the higher judiciary should be brought under the purview of the Lokpal, an issue that has seen the UPA government differing with civil society representatives.