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AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

AI Disruption Is REAL & Happening FAST!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

When AI is used to enhance operational efficiency, businesses can deliver the same product or service but with improved quality, faster, or even at a reduced cost

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

'Yahan Rehna Bada Mushkil Hai'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'Ajit Doval said, "They are threatening us now".'

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In view of the prime minister's visit, a few roads in the area will be closed for vehicles, while traffic will be diverted on some other routes, the traffic police said.

The Woman Who Lost Everything

The Woman Who Lost Everything

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

When the landslide hit, Sruthi's house was washed away, along with its inhabitants. She lost her entire family and some relatives. All she had left for a close confidante was her fiance Jenson. Days after the landslide and the loss of her family, Jenson died in a road accident that also left Sruthi with serious injuries. News of the accident and Sruthi's backdrop as the lone surviving member of a family wiped out in the July landslide, was picked up by the media, and people rushed to help.

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Electoral roll errors bar scores of displaced KPs from voting in Jammu

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Even as KPs lined up across special polling stations in Jammu amid tight security, several of them had to return without casting their vote.

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Centre acts against Kolkata top cop for 'maligning' Raj Bhavan

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

The Union home ministry has initiated disciplinary action against Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Goyal and a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for allegedly maligning the office of the West Bengal Governor by promoting and spreading canards, a central government official said.

Gangster Sandeep weds 'Madam Minz', returns to Tihar

Gangster Sandeep weds 'Madam Minz', returns to Tihar

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Once a wanted criminal with a reward of Rs 7 lakh on his head, Sandeep from Sonipat got a six-hour parole for his wedding from a Delhi court.

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

IAF To Get More Power With Gen-5 Fighter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

In the event of a war with China, AMCA deep strikes would target China's rail and road links with Tibet, isolating PLA divisions there.

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Intruders sat quietly in visitors gallery, jumped down suddenly

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Visitors at the public gallery of Lok Sabha on Wednesday said the two protesters who jumped into the House's chamber were sitting quietly and disrupted the proceedings "all of a sudden".

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

If govt fails to protect people ...: HC on post-poll violence in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

The order came following a petition in the high court seeking direction to the police to ensure protection to Opposition party workers in the wake of alleged post-poll violence in some places of the state following the elections.

And Thus Was Born NIA...

And Thus Was Born NIA...

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Even though the NIA claims that more than 90 per cent of cases charge-sheeted have ended in conviction, the figure is likely misleading. To date, very few cases investigated by the NIA have resulted in a completed trial, points out former CBI joint director Navneet Rajan Wasan.

NDPS court allow Rhea Chakraborty to attend IIFA awards

NDPS court allow Rhea Chakraborty to attend IIFA awards

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

A special NDPS court in Mumbai on Wednesday permitted actor Rhea Chakraborty, an accused in a drugs case related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death, to travel to Abu Dhabi for four days to attend the IIFA awards show.

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Putin's North Korea Gamble

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Russia's unprecedented rapprochement with North Korea has raised concerns about the re-emergence of a Russia-China-North Korea alliance which could increase the probability of conflict on the Korean Peninsula, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Prophet row: 'Thousands' booked in Ranchi, security beefed up

Prophet row: 'Thousands' booked in Ranchi, security beefed up

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Internet services, however, were restored in the district after nearly 33 hours, Ranchi Deputy Commissioner Chhavi Ranjan said.

Ukraine universities allow foreign medical students to intern at local hospitals

Ukraine universities allow foreign medical students to intern at local hospitals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Ukrainian medical universities have allowed their foreign students to gain practical training at hospitals and clinics in their own countries, giving relief to thousands of Indian students who have fled the war-hit nation.

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

'You Get Desensitised To Rejection'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'You're going to have your own journey and that can be very beautiful.' 'It can also be very terrifying because there is no precedence.'

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Oh, To Buy A Home In Srinagar...!

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com tried to buy a house on his recent visit to Srinagar.

Reading, yoga: How Kejriwal spends time in Tihar

Reading, yoga: How Kejriwal spends time in Tihar

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody in the excise policy case, is spending most of his time meditating, reading books and doing yoga in his cell, sources said on Thursday.

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Are Russia, Ukraine On Brink Of Nuclear Conflict?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

With the fight now having been taken to the seizure of nuclear plants, it is one more warning to Europe that this prolonged war could end up with disastrous consequences, observes Rashme Sehgal

Parliament breach: Cops seize diary, clothes of accused

Parliament breach: Cops seize diary, clothes of accused

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The special team of Delhi Police searched Parliament breach accused Neelam Azad's residence in Haryana's Jind and took away her old diary and some books.

Excise scam: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custody

Excise scam: Delhi court sends Kejriwal to 3-day CBI custody

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

A Delhi court on Wednesday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to formally arrest Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the alleged excise scam.

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Why a translation sparked a Nehru-Harivansh Rai Bachchan verbal spat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

The argument with Nehru happened when Bachchan translated the president's speech in English into Hindi, which in accordance with regular practice was to be delivered by the vice president.

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

J&K Polls Bristles With Strange Possibilities

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'If, as happened in Baramulla during the 2024 Lok Sabha election, the youth in the Valley get triggered enough to jump into the wider fray, the end result would be difficult to predict, especially as the state's post-August 5, 2019 political format remains substantially fragmented and foggy,' points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the veteran commentator on Kashmir affairs.

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

India-Taiwan-US Unite To Counter China's Cyber Threats

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.

Man, woman arrested outside Parliament with smoke canisters

Man, woman arrested outside Parliament with smoke canisters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

A man and a woman were detained on Wednesday while they were protesting outside the Parliament building carrying cans that emitted a yellowish and red smoke, the police said in New Delhi.

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Plea in SC for court-monitored SIT probe into electoral bonds scheme

Rediff.com14 May 2024

A bench comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGOs 'Common Cause' and the Centre for Public Interest Litigation, that the plea needed to be listed for hearing at the earliest.

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'While not everyone may be pleased with a NEET retest judgment, it would restore fairness and integrity to the process, giving all students an equal opportunity based on merit.' 'This decision would correct the injustices faced by deserving students who were disadvantaged by the initial compromised exam'

'It's a special night, very special'

'It's a special night, very special'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The German was clearly swept up in the emotion at the end of the game as a delirious Anfield crowd sang the club's anthem "You'll never walk alone" with the players lined up in front of the Kop.

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Modi 3.0: Will It Be An Easy Ride?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Modi has proven to be a past master in the art of political survival. This means that learning to navigate the choppy waters of coalition government will be an art he will not take long to master, argues Shyam Parekh.

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

How 'Namo Bharat' will transform Delhi-Meerut commute

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Semi-high-speed 'Namo Bharat' train services on the 17-km priority section of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) rail corridor will be opened for people from Saturday morning.

Israeli military decries expected US sanctions

Israeli military decries expected US sanctions

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to impose sanctions on the 'Netzah Yehudah' (Judah Forever) Battalion of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) over allegations that its members committed human rights violations.

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

'Anti-India Sentiment Was Extremely High'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'In the interim, India will be confronted with anti-India feeling because Sheikh Hasina had India's support.' 'We will have to deal with it, but it will not be a permanent phenomenon.' 'There is substantial goodwill towards India which will stand us in good stead.'

Kavitha spends night at ED office, to be taken to court today

Kavitha spends night at ED office, to be taken to court today

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha is expected to be produced before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court by the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi on Saturday for obtaining her remand for custodial interrogation in the money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22, officials said.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a couple of days. They will need some time." Shyam G Menon reports from Petrapole, India's entry point with Bangladesh.

A Salute To An IAF Legend

A Salute To An IAF Legend

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'There cannot be anyone like Air Marshal Keelor -- he was so difficult to emulate.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes War Hero Air Marshal Denzil Keelor PVSM, KC, AVSM, VrC who passed into the ages last month.

The secret to Sri Lanka's epic victory over Pakistan

The secret to Sri Lanka's epic victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Charith Asalanka's heroic innings secured Sri Lanka's place in the Asia Cup 2023 final,

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Third time in Tihar, Kejriwal gets these books to read

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who was sent to Tihar Jail after a court remanded him in judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy case, will remain under 24x7 watch with CCTV cameras in his cell and could watch TV and read books, officials said.

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

'Yogi baba won't allow criminals to survive'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

The murder of Atiq and his brother and the police encounter with his son have raised many questions about the propriety of how crime is tackled by the Yogi government. But Yogi knows he has the support of the people who are fed up with crime holding the state to ransom for decades, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Review: Special Ops

Review: Special Ops

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The world according to Neeraj Pandey. Observed by Sreehari Nair.