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Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

'AI do': Japanese woman 'marries' AI partner she created using ChatGPT

'AI do': Japanese woman 'marries' AI partner she created using ChatGPT

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The woman, identified as Kano, said she married her AI-generated companion, whom she named Lune Klaus, during a private ceremony earlier this summer in the western Japanese city of Okayama, RSK Sanyo Broadcasting reported.

FIFA WC: Duke keeps his promise to his son with winner

FIFA WC: Duke keeps his promise to his son with winner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"Obviously the moment I scored was pure ecstasy for me. I'd heard only seven Australians had scored at the World Cup and I told Arnie (coach Graham Arnold) I'd be the eighth or ninth."

PHOTOS: Floods devastate Japan, over 170 killed

PHOTOS: Floods devastate Japan, over 170 killed

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

While Mumbai struggles with heavy rains for the past four days, torrential rain in Japan, unleashed floods and landslides resulting in the deaths of over 150 people. Rescuers in Japan are racing to find survivors after the country witnessed the country's worst weather disaster for 36 years.

This 'naked festival' is all about getting lucky!

This 'naked festival' is all about getting lucky!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Wearing nothing but loin clothes, around 9,000 men took part in Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival at Saidaiji Temple in Japan Okayama. They crammed into the temple and battled to grab the sacred talisman thrown into the crowd by priests.

World's lowest roadworthy car is 18 inches only!

World's lowest roadworthy car is 18 inches only!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Mirai was created by students and teachers of The Automobile Engineering Course of Okayama Sanyo High School in Asakuchi, Japan, the Daily Mail reported.

Amid opposition, Japan PM says has 'never put Olympics first'

Amid opposition, Japan PM says has 'never put Olympics first'

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until the end of May and is struggling to contain a surge in COVID-19 cases

ACs send temperatures soaring in big cities

ACs send temperatures soaring in big cities

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The researchers say that an AC not only moves heat from the inside to the outdoors but adds new heat to the environment also, as it is a machine that consumes power.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Jeev tied 28th in Japan

Jeev tied 28th in Japan

Rediff.com20 May 2006

Jeev Milkha Singh carded one-under 71 and was tied 28th with a total of three-under 213 at the KSB Munsingwear Open golf tournament.

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Sports Shorts: Indian men's hockey team stun world champions

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.