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Gaming: When humans turn into Cyborgs

Gaming: When humans turn into Cyborgs

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Get Ahead reader Bhautik Joshi reviews two games: Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Gears of War 3 in response to our reader invite.

India 'serious' to co-produce weapon systems with US: Sources

India 'serious' to co-produce weapon systems with US: Sources

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

India has shortlisted five of the 17 hi-tech items of military hardware offered by the US for co-production and co-development under a one-of-its kind American offer to boost bilateral defence cooperation.

MF Guru: 'Want to create Rs 6 cr corpus in 20 years'

MF Guru: 'Want to create Rs 6 cr corpus in 20 years'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

GE, Boeing, Honeywell back India on patents

GE, Boeing, Honeywell back India on patents

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

India's IPR framework and enforcement were comparable to those in developed countries

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

RBI issues revised norms for hiring bank lockers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday came out with revised guidelines for the hiring of lockers under which the liability of banks will be limited to 100 times its annual rent in case of fire, theft, building collapse or frauds by bank employees. As per the revised guidelines, which shall come into effect from January 1, 2022, banks will be required to incorporate a clause in the locker agreement prohibiting the hirer from keeping anything illegal or hazardous in lockers. The RBI said it has reviewed the 'Deposit Locker/Safe Custody Article Facility provided by the banks' after taking into consideration various developments in the area of banking and technology, nature of consumer grievances and also the feedback received from banks and Indian Banks' Association (IBA).

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

How COVID has changed the way Indians marry

How COVID has changed the way Indians marry

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Single Indians will continue to meet prospects over video calls even in a post coronavirus world, predicts Saurabh Goswami, founder-director, Ultra Rich Match, an online matchmaking company.

IAF's 10-year roadmap for enhancing aerial prowess

IAF's 10-year roadmap for enhancing aerial prowess

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The IAF commanders held detailed deliberations on the border row with China in eastern Ladakh, key short-term and long-term security challenges facing the nation and on the complex geo-political power play in India's neighbourhood.

Wait Till Budget To Start New SIPs?

Wait Till Budget To Start New SIPs?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Taufel on how Indian umpires can make the Elite panel

Taufel on how Indian umpires can make the Elite panel

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Not a single Indian features in the ICC's Elite Panel of Umpires right now and the celebrated Simon Taufel doesn't foresee anyone making the cut in near future either.

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In 2020 India was compelled by China to change its national security strategy. From counter-insurgency, which the army has been focussed on for years, we shifted to conventional war, observes Aakar Patel.

'Be cautious when installing Google Chrome extensions'

'Be cautious when installing Google Chrome extensions'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The malicious extensions had the ability to take screenshots, read the clipboard, harvest authentication cookies or grab user keystrokes to read passwords and other confidential information

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

India hopes to bridge gap with US to buffer against a Paris agreement that restricts country's developmental space.

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Sports shorts: India finish with 16 golds in Asian Airgun

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

On the last day of the competition, Yash Vardhan and Shreya Agrawal bagged three gold medals each.

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Even though PUBG Corporation is a South Korean company with its headquarters in Seoul, Tencent Gaming, a subsidiary of Chinese investment and technology giant Tencent, holds the global franchise for the mobile version of the game.

ASK MF GURU: 'Want to invest Rs 15-20 lakh'

ASK MF GURU: 'Want to invest Rs 15-20 lakh'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to data issued by the Johns Hopkins University.

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

E-commerce, tech firms call for clarity on Personal Data Protection Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The biggest fear many of the e-commerce firms have is the possible requirement to change business models overnight, which would drastically increase costs as well as disrupt businesses.

PHOTOS: India close in on victory after Australia collapse

PHOTOS: India close in on victory after Australia collapse

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Australia will need to defy history to chase down the total and survive the wiles of Ravichandran Ashwin on a fifth day pitch.

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

New patenting norms may put India's software innovation into sleep mode

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The rules, the first ever for software applications in the country, were recently issued by the patent office and mandate each new software to be 'machine-specific' and packaged with 'new hardware' to qualify for a licence.

What the India-US joint statement says

What the India-US joint statement says

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

America should listen harder to India

America should listen harder to India

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Silicon Valley can be replicated, but this will only be achieved so long as fresh talent is welcomed by both our countries - a move that will surely spark a billion ideas and discoveries.

India reports record daily spike of 12,881 COVID-19 cases

India reports record daily spike of 12,881 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

India is the fourth worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the United States, Brazil and Russia.

Beyond the Modi-Obama hugs, a solid India-US partnership

Beyond the Modi-Obama hugs, a solid India-US partnership

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'This is the first time the US has formally recognised the threat India faces from terrorist organisations based in Pakistan.'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

'We wanted to explore the real India'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

'What motivated us was that a lot of people, especially youngsters, had a negative image about India.'

As Work From Home Deepens...

As Work From Home Deepens...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

... Are far-reaching social changes coming with it, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Centre, states team up with RBI, Big Tech to fight Chinese lending apps

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

A user just needs to download any app floated by such fraudsters and apply for instant loans. These apps are mainly concentrated on Google Play considering the reach and popularity of Android systems.

Will selecting a single GDS platform benefit Air India?

Will selecting a single GDS platform benefit Air India?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The move will help to reduce Air India's distribution cost by 60 per cent

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Q3 office rebound growth was led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which together accounted for nearly 80 per cent of the net absorption in Q3.

Global climate deal: How far have India, China moved?

Global climate deal: How far have India, China moved?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

India is actively involved in reducing carbon emissions.

The REAL story behind India's employment data

The REAL story behind India's employment data

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Is India witnessing jobless growth or is there actually no issue with employment? The real story is between the first two suggesting that though there is sufficient employment, the challenge is to create well-paying quality jobs, says Amitabh Kant.

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

'Magic Of Cinema Is Still There, But...'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'The young generation doesn't want to work with old hats like me.' 'They don't understand that we are brighter and wiser because of our experience.' 'We can take them on the right path, but they should keep their ears open.'

India Inc profit dips 11% in Q1 on GST destocking

India Inc profit dips 11% in Q1 on GST destocking

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

At the sector level, commodity linked sectors (energy, materials and utilities) and industrials reported the strongest revenue growth, while telecom, consumer discretionary saw the most decline in net profits.

Here's how the Budget affects some key sectors

Here's how the Budget affects some key sectors

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

From real estate to metals, what Sitharaman's Budget has in store.

Govt approves 2 new vaccines, Covid drug for emergency use

Govt approves 2 new vaccines, Covid drug for emergency use

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

The announcement comes a day after the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the CDSCO recommended granting emergency use authorisation (EUA) to the COVID-19 vaccines Covovax and Corbevax with certain conditions.

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

New BCCI regime says no change in stance on DRS

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Newly-elected BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur says there could be a rethink only if there's a change in technology.