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Ravi unfit to be TN Governor, looks to topple govt: Stalin to Prez

Ravi unfit to be TN Governor, looks to topple govt: Stalin to Prez

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

In a letter to Murmu, Stalin said that Ravi has violated the oath of office he took under Article 159 of the Constitution, the government said in an official release.

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.

Gita a practical guide for several dimensions of life: PM

Gita a practical guide for several dimensions of life: PM

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Modi shared on Twitter two recent speeches he gave on the Gita, the holy text of Hindus.

DU college student fighting for women's safety threatened with arrest

DU college student fighting for women's safety threatened with arrest

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Shambhavi has been at the forefront of protests demanding the resignation of new principal Poonam Kumria, days after several female students were allegedly harassed by unidentified men during a fest at the college.

India logs more than 7,000 new Covid cases, 25 deaths

India logs more than 7,000 new Covid cases, 25 deaths

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The overall COVID death toll rose to 5,27,965 with 33 fatalities in the last 24 hours, which includes eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

In ChatGPT's shadow, India readies for aggressive AI play

In ChatGPT's shadow, India readies for aggressive AI play

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

The government has identified nine key focus areas in the AI national programme, including agriculture, education, Indian languages, smart cities, cybersecurity, transportation, and finance.

'My wife doesn't message or call me. What to do?'

'My wife doesn't message or call me. What to do?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mental health coach and NLP practitioner, offers expert advice on how to take charge of your life.

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'What can a teacher do that ChatGPT cannot?'

In a first, HC turns to ChatGPT to access view on bail

In a first, HC turns to ChatGPT to access view on bail

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The judge, in his order, stated that "to further assess the worldwide view on bail when the assault was laced with cruelty, the use of artificial intelligence platform which has been trained with multitudinous data was made".

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Protests in DU college as ad hoc teacher dies by suicide weeks after sacking

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Samarveer, originally from Molki village in Rajasthan's Baran district, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in a room he shared with his cousin who had gone to duty at the time of the incident, the police said.

Word Cloud: President Kovind's final address to the nation

Word Cloud: President Kovind's final address to the nation

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Word cloud of outgoing President Ram Nath Koinvd's speech in Central Hall of Parliament building in New Delhi.

Kolkata medical college administers 'Charak' oath to students, principal backtracks

Kolkata medical college administers 'Charak' oath to students, principal backtracks

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Amid a raging controversy over first-year students of Medical College Hospital, Kolkata, being administered the 'Charak' oath instead of the traditional Hippocratic oath, Dr Raghunath Mishra, principal of the prestigious college, said on Tuesday it was a mistake as officials of the 187-year-old medical college misunderstood a communication by the National Medical Commission.

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

India abstains on UNSC resolution exempting aid from sanctions

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

India was the sole abstention while all other 14 members of the Council voted in favour of the resolution that decided that processing or payment of funds, other financial assets, economic resources, and provision of goods and services necessary to ensure the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance are permitted and are not a violation of the asset freezes imposed by the Council or its Sanctions Committee.

SC gives nod for jallikattu, bullock cart and buffalo races

SC gives nod for jallikattu, bullock cart and buffalo races

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the validity of the Tamil Nadu law allowing bull-taming sport "jallikattu" in the state.

'If you can't give us a grandchild, give us Rs 5 crore'

'If you can't give us a grandchild, give us Rs 5 crore'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'If you don't have an heir, leave alone heaven, you don't even have a place in hell.'

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Sons Of Fruit-Seller, Tailor, Farmer Top Agniveers

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

On the parade ground are sons of jawans, farmers, LIC agents, daily wage farm labourers, shopkeepers... all living their moment of triumph; their faces bright with the possibilities that lie ahead.

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Meet IAF's First Agniveers!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

After five months of a rigorous training, the Agniveervayus passed out of the Airmen Training School, impressing the audience with the skills they had acquired in just 22 weeks of training at the IAF base.

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Full text of the Justice Lodha IPL verdict

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals were suspended from the Indian Premier League for two years for betting activities of their key officials, Gurunath Meiyappan and Raj Kundra, during the 2013 season of cash-rich Twenty20 cricket tournament.

Ready homes likely to hit 6-year high in 2023

Ready homes likely to hit 6-year high in 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The seven major cities are Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.

At UN, India supports Russia's 'fight against glorification of Nazism'

At UN, India supports Russia's 'fight against glorification of Nazism'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

Amid the spirited debate, the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly approved a draft resolution on combating the glorification of Nazism by a recorded vote of 105 in favour to 52 against, with 15 abstentions.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Notably, Pakistani journalist Ali, cited the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and said he "regretted" that no US official had criticized it, while the US State Department highlighted the close relationship between the two countries, especially over shared values.

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

Focus not on what divides us, but on what unites us: Modi at G20 meet

Focus not on what divides us, but on what unites us: Modi at G20 meet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Modi also invoked Mahatma Gandhi and Buddha to urge the delegates to draw inspiration from India's civilisational ethos and "focus not on what divides us, but on what unites us."

App that lends voice to text

App that lends voice to text

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Verbally is an assisted speech solution for the iPad. Its design allows users to communicate quickly and effectively in any setting.

NDRF to send 3rd rescue team to Turkiye, toll crosses 9000

NDRF to send 3rd rescue team to Turkiye, toll crosses 9000

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A fresh team of 51 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel is being rushed to earthquake-hit Turkiye even as two teams present there have launched rescue operations at multiple collapsed structures, Director General of the force Atul Karwal said Wednesday.

Priyanka-Nick's daughter is called...

Priyanka-Nick's daughter is called...

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Malti Marie Chopra Jonas was born just after 8 pm on January 15 at a hospital in San Diego.

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'As humans, we must realise that we cannot survive without the environment, rivers, water....'

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

AMU drops works of 2 Islamic scholars from syllabus for 'objectionable content'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

About 20 scholars had recently written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi complaining about the inclusion of the work of the two authors in the syllabus.

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Won't share user texts with Facebook: WhatsApp

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

It is alleged that WhatsApp's strategy of gaining user permission for such data sharing is deceptive and surreptitious in nature and compromises privacy rights of citizens

Was Abrogation Of Article 370 Legitimate In Law?

Was Abrogation Of Article 370 Legitimate In Law?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

A fascinating excerpt from Arghya Sengupta, Jinaly Dani, Kevin James, and Pranay Modi's Hamn Ast: A Biography of Article 370.Instead came a recommendation from Parliament, acting under the imposition of President's Rule, purporting to convey the views of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This clever act achieved Parliament's purpose optimally. But was it legitimate in law?

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Will My Job Be Threatened?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Ajit Balakrishnan decodes the post-ChatGPT angst.

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

If Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke differs from other shows in the crowded genre, it is because the two lead characters are women, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Dating Quiz: What is a Thirst Trap?

Dating Quiz: What is a Thirst Trap?

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Take this dating quiz and find out if you're innocent, guilty or naughty.

Why GPT App Downloads Are A Concern

Why GPT App Downloads Are A Concern

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

How many of the apps downloaded in India deliver the GPT technology they say they are?

The Village of Heroes

The Village of Heroes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The village in Maharashtra has continuously sent soldiers to the Army since World War I. Every other person you meet is a soldier or a retired soldier or is aspiring to be a soldier.

'The hardest thing about acting is...'

'The hardest thing about acting is...'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

'Kriti tells me to be candid and real, just the way I am at home. I've applied that in my first film just to take that nervousness out of me.'

Friends suspect 'big conspiracy' behind Shraddha's murder

Friends suspect 'big conspiracy' behind Shraddha's murder

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A close friend of Maharashtra resident Shraddha Walkar, who was killed allegedly by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawala in Delhi, has said there could be a 'big conspiracy' behind her murder, while another friend claimed she had once called him saying Poonawala would kill her.

Text: Pistorius Affidavit at Pretoria bail hearing

Text: Pistorius Affidavit at Pretoria bail hearing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

Following are the central extracts of the court affidavit of Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius, who is accused of murdering girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last week.

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Students can be imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 for holding dharnas and face admission cancellation or a fine of up to Rs 30,000 for resorting to violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University, its latest rules stipulate.