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Elon Musk Wants You!

Elon Musk Wants You!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

The Tesla careers page reveals there are 14 staff vacancies, of which 13 are based in Mumbai.

Like a scene from Mars: California skies glow orange as wildfires continue

Like a scene from Mars: California skies glow orange as wildfires continue

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Large areas of California have burned for weeks as fires consumed 2.3 million acres, or 20 times what burned all of last year, Governor Gavin Newsom said on Tuesday. In Washington state, wildfires virtually wiped out an entire small town Tuesday. In Oregon, thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes Wednesday after fires broke out across the state, The Oregonian reported.

Photos show how terrifying the fires are in California

Photos show how terrifying the fires are in California

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

California's lightning-sparked infernos are torching wide swaths of the state, killing a utility worker, demolishing homes and forcing people to evacuate in the sweltering heat during a pandemic. More than 500,000 acres -- equivalent to almost 80 per cent of the land in Rhode Island -- have burned, fire officials said. Evacuation orders have affected thousands of people in Northern California.

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

Smartphone market value surges 12% in Q3CY24: Counterpoint

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

India's smartphone market grew by three per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in volume in the third quarter (Q3) of calendar year 2024, while its value surged by 12 per cent Y-o-Y to reach an all-time record for a single quarter, according to a report by research firm Counterpoint. The value growth was driven by an ongoing premiumisation trend, while the increase in volume was driven by an earlier onset of the festival season compared to the previous year.

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Apple launches a watch that can take ECG & 3 phones

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Apple on Wednesday launched the Series 4 of the Watch and three phones -- iPhone XS, XS Max and XR -- at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.

Tesla begins formal talks with govt

Tesla begins formal talks with govt

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

In its first official engagement with the Indian government, Elon Musk-led Tesla and other global automotive (auto) manufacturers sought clarification on the new electric vehicle (EV) policy, specifically regarding investment guidelines and the timeline for the domestic value addition (DVA) requirement. Officials who attended the meeting told Business Standard that the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) tried to understand whether the complete investment would be made within three or five years and the duration they would have to achieve the 50 per cent DVA. "The consultation meeting was convened to address queries from auto OEMs.

Desi Americans put up grand show for Modi in California

Desi Americans put up grand show for Modi in California

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

A colourful show has been put up for PM Modi at the San Jose Stadium in California.

Apple launches iPhone 11, new iPad; TV+ on Nov 1

Apple launches iPhone 11, new iPad; TV+ on Nov 1

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The new iPhones are "jam packed with new capabilities and an incredible new design", said Apple chief executive Tim Cook.

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Wooing Tesla: 4 States Pull Out All Stops

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'Gujarat is the frontrunner at present.'
'However, Tamil Nadu's robust automobile ecosystem and Telangana's aggressive incentives make them strong contenders.'

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Memphis Depay netted his maiden goal for Manchester United to help the Premier League side claim a 3-1 pre-season win over Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes.

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Smartphones: Apple Ahead Of Samsung

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Whoever can make acquiring smartphones more affordable will win the sales game.

World's ten richest people under 35

World's ten richest people under 35

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Zuckerberg has a fortune of $41.6 million

Google to launch ChatGPT competitor 'Bard': Sundar Pichai

Google to launch ChatGPT competitor 'Bard': Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the tech giant will soon launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered chatbot called 'Bard', aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft. According to a blog post by Pichai, the conversational AI service will be assessed by a group of "trusted testers" before being rolled out to the public in the coming weeks. "Bard can be an outlet for creativity, and a launchpad for curiosity," Pichai, the Indian-origin CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, said on Monday, adding that Google's chatbot will be able to explain complex subjects like new discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to a nine-year-old.

Road to White House: John Kasich to quit Republican race, clear path for Trump

Road to White House: John Kasich to quit Republican race, clear path for Trump

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Republican presidential candidate John Kasich is withdrawing from the race to the White House, a media report said on Wednesday.

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The Galaxy S20 series, unveiled in San Frisco, USA, at Samsung's 'Unpacked 2020' event, also features a new, secure processor which protects against hardware-based attacks. According to the company, the new phones have significantly increased camera resolution. S20 and S20+ have a 64MP camera and the S20 Ultra has a 108MP camera.

'Brain drain? Nah, it's brain deposit'

'Brain drain? Nah, it's brain deposit'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Modi congratulated the Indian Americans.

Apple stops accepting payments using credit cards issued by Indian banks

Apple stops accepting payments using credit cards issued by Indian banks

Rediff.com6 May 2022

Tech giant Apple has stopped accepting payments via debit and credit cards in India. Apple has stopped accepting cards for subscriptions, and purchases using credit cards issued by banks in India. Apple will also not accept payments for ad campaigns on Apple Search using credit cards issued by Indian banks. All campaigns will be put on hold from June 1.

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Van Gaal faces many questions as Premeir League season looms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Manchester United's fourth place in last season's Premier League was regarded as a qualified success but more importantly the launch pad to return the club to former glory.

I plan to stay at Yahoo: CEO Marissa Mayer

I plan to stay at Yahoo: CEO Marissa Mayer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Mayer, a former high-profile Google executive, was brought in as Yahoo's CEO in 2012 to architect a turnaround that has largely failed to materialise

I have not justified my price tag: Memphis Depay

I have not justified my price tag: Memphis Depay

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Manchester United winger Memphis Depay has said he has not lived up to expectations since his big-money transfer from Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, but is working hard to improve. Memphis joined United in June for a reported 25 million pounds ($35 million) after finishing the previous campaign as the Dutch league's top scorer with 22 goals, but has struggled to settle in England. The 22-year-old, described by manager Louis van Gaal as having the "potential to become a great footballer", has scored six goals in all competitions for United and two in the Premier League all season. "I haven't yet lived up to everything people expected of me," Memphis told British media.

Apple to stop storing card information on file for Indian customers

Apple to stop storing card information on file for Indian customers

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Technology giant Apple has informed its customers in India that it will no longer store their card information on file and will not be accepting payments made by debit cards and credit cards for purchases or subscriptions on the App store or other Apple services. The decision has been taken by the US-based company in view of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) card data storage guidelines, which will kick in from July 1. The deadline for implementing these norms was extended twice.

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

California devastated by deadliest fire in history

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

At least 29 people have died so far in the fast-moving wildfire which began in California on November 8. The numbers are expected to rise.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

The next 10 images will prove why the world is a mad, mad place to be in!

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Van Gaal also said that they gave the ball away unnecessarily after half-time, insisting that their positions in midfield were not as good as in the first half.

Ready to work with Parl panel on protecting citizens' rights: Twitter

Ready to work with Parl panel on protecting citizens' rights: Twitter

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Twitter on Friday said it 'stands prepared' to work with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT on safeguarding citizens' rights online, even as the panel categorically told the microblogging platform that rule of the land is supreme and not the company's policies.

Apple takes a big bite out of locked down India, posts record JFM sales

Apple takes a big bite out of locked down India, posts record JFM sales

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Apple was a fringe player in all key categories like smartphones, notebooks, and tablets till recently. But with the last quarter's record-breaking performance, the brand has established itself in the country's price-sensitive consumer electronics market.

First Look: The Apple Watch Series 5

First Look: The Apple Watch Series 5

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

How exciting is the Apple Watch Series 5? Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com finds out.

As iPhone powers Apple's record revenue, India logs in

As iPhone powers Apple's record revenue, India logs in

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

According to research firm Counterpoint, Apple was one of the fastest-growing brands in India during the December quarter. This was driven by multiple price cuts on its XR device, thanks to local manufacturing in India, it had said. It added that the rollout of new iPhones (11 series), aggressive pricing and a good channel strategy was helping Apple gain market share in India.

Facebook's Zuckerberg will testify before US Congress

Facebook's Zuckerberg will testify before US Congress

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

This comes after immense pressure on Zuckerberg from lawmakers, the media and the public after the Facebook founder last week apologised for data breach and said the platform had made "mistakes".

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Sundar Pichai: The genius who could be Google's next CEO

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

If Android One succeeds, it will only cement Pichai's so-called position as the most powerful man in the mobile world.

#Pray for Paris: The world comes together for terror victims

#Pray for Paris: The world comes together for terror victims

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The world has come together to #prayforparis.

When Modi broke down while recalling his mother's sacrifices at Facebook

When Modi broke down while recalling his mother's sacrifices at Facebook

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

When Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg asked Modi to tell some experiences from his life about his mother, the latter broke down.

Depay proud to wear United's famous No 7 shirt

Depay proud to wear United's famous No 7 shirt

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Memphis Depay keen to prove worthy of Manchester United's No 7 shirt.

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

REWIND: Top photos of the week that was

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week in images.

Zuckerberg invests $50 mn in Bengaluru firm

Zuckerberg invests $50 mn in Bengaluru firm

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

This is the first investment in Asia from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which was founded by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan

'Lost Paradise': California's worst fire finally contained

'Lost Paradise': California's worst fire finally contained

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The deadly fire has claimed at least 85 lives.

Kerala: 4 held for blocking Nobel laureate's houseboat

Kerala: 4 held for blocking Nobel laureate's houseboat

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

The four are said to be belonging to the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's union outfit -- CITU, one of the 10 trade unions, which were on strike on Wednesday.

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

It's an odd world out there! Here are 10 moments that prove it

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of odd, crazy moments from around the world

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Sonia Gandhi sends congratulatory letters to Biden, Harris

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Gandhi also hailed Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' success as a 'triumph for Black Americans and Indian Americans'. The Congress chief said she knew Harris would work to heal and unite a 'bitterly divided nation'.

IIT-Kharagpur Director: 'He remains extremely humble'

IIT-Kharagpur Director: 'He remains extremely humble'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

'Sundar's achievement doesn't surprise us at all,' IIT-Kharagpur Director Professor Partha Partim Chakrabarti tells Rediff.com