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PM Modi hands over indigenously-built light combat helicopters to IAF

PM Modi hands over indigenously-built light combat helicopters to IAF

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday handed over to the armed forces indigenously-developed light combat helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and electronic warfare systems for the warships, in reflection of India's focus to boost its domestic defence industry.

5 Tech Trends To Watch Out For

5 Tech Trends To Watch Out For

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Humans will work far more collaboratively with artificial intelligence for rapid and complex decision-making.

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

A 1971 War Hero You Must Know

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

'I realised what a great leader he was by the way he took decisions to undertake the most-risky of missions.'

Chinese Air Force present across LAC, India prepared: IAF chief

Chinese Air Force present across LAC, India prepared: IAF chief

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The Chief of Air Staff said India is fully ready to deal with a "two-front" war scenario involving China and Pakistan and that the focus has been to enhance the IAF's overall combat capabilities.

Top Army officers to review JK killings, Ladakh row

Top Army officers to review JK killings, Ladakh row

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

People familiar with the development said Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane and the top commanders will review the country's combat readiness in eastern Ladakh where Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a bitter standoff for 17 months.

7 Jobs In The Metaverse

7 Jobs In The Metaverse

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

By 2026, around 25 per cent of the global population may spend at least an hour a day on Metaverse. This will open the doors for many businesses, the NFTs market will spread, and Web 3.0 will attract more investment.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Himalayan yogi influenced former NSE MD's decisions: Sebi order

Himalayan yogi influenced former NSE MD's decisions: Sebi order

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Ramkrishna gave 'frequent, arbitrary and disproportionate' increase in compensation to Subramanian when there was no evidence of any performance evaluation being done for him and nor was there any evidence to satisfy the rating of A+ given to him for giving such high increment.

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Virtual Reality: Chess organisers tap smartphone generation

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Fans tuning in to the 2016 World Chess Championship from home may well have the best seats in the house, with the tournament set to be broadcast live in 360-degree Virtual Reality (VR) -- a first in any sport, organisers say.

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Samsung launches Note 7 for Rs 59,900; partners RJio

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

The Note 7 features 5.7-inch display, 12MP rear and 5MP front camera, 64GB onboard memory and 3,500 mAh battery

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

IN PICS: The super-sexy and affordable Nikon D3200

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

If you are someone eager to get your hands dirty with photography, but cannot afford to spend a lot, the D3200 is a great starter camera. The AF-S 18-55mm VR lens is not all that bad either in good lighting, but at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.

Olympian advices hockey team to play with a free mind

Olympian advices hockey team to play with a free mind

Rediff.com31 May 2021

VR Raghunath thinks that the current team is better prepared for the Olympics than the side which finished eighth in the previous edition in Rio

Search to begin for next CDS, Gen Naravane frontrunner

Search to begin for next CDS, Gen Naravane frontrunner

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The government is set to begin the process soon to appoint the next Chief of Defence Staff with Army Chief Gen MM Naravane emerging as the front-runner for the top post that fell vacant following the demise of Gen Bipin Rawat in a helicopter crash.

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Agnipath protests: 1 killed in firing, trains go up in flames

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

A man was shot dead in police firing in Telangana's Secunderabad, trains went up in flames, and public and private vehicles attacked, as railway stations and highways turned into battleground in many states on Friday amid burgeoning protests against Agnipath, the contentious defence recruitment scheme.

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

'I have known Miheeka pretty much all my life'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

'Bombay treats me like a king.'

Inside the world's largest video game convention

Inside the world's largest video game convention

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

A sneak peek inside the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo that took place in Los Angeles.

Challenges and opportunities for Jio chairman Akash Ambani

Challenges and opportunities for Jio chairman Akash Ambani

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Akash Ambani's first big job as he takes over as chairman of Reliance Jio, the group's telecom arm, is a no-brainer - he has to get his company through the long-awaited 5G auctions that are a few weeks away. But his bigger job, analysts said, will be to lead the transformation of the telecom company into a tech giant, a process that is underway as it seeks to list in the US. Insiders said there has been plenty of debate within the company's top executives on the auction strategy.

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Agnipath will change composition of region-, caste-based regiments

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

The scheme is aimed at slashing the salary and pension bills of the three services, which have been increasing rapidly.

Virtuous Retail plans eight large format shopping centers

Virtuous Retail plans eight large format shopping centers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Virtuous Retail (VR), a retail real estate company sponsored by global investment firm, The Xander Group Inc., is currently building as many as eight large format retail shopping centers in city center locations across India, the majority of which are expected to be operational by 2015.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lacks killer features

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 lacks killer features

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Users of Note 3 can easily stay a bit longer with their devices and wait for price cuts, as Note 4 doesn't bring enough killer features onboard to qualify for an automatic and an immediate upgrade.

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Project Aero will enable creative executives and developers to design AR experiences and new forms of immersive content. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow.

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

The full list of exciting technology and gadgets expected in 2018

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

The new year holds the promise of great innovations and inventions.

Tech spend in 2021 to be better than last 2 years: Nasscom survey

Tech spend in 2021 to be better than last 2 years: Nasscom survey

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

With the economy gaining pace and large deals back on the table, chief executive officers (CEOs) of tech companies believe global tech spending will witness growth this year. According to CEO Survey by Nasscom, about 71 per cent chief executives expect global spend to grow over 4 per cent. The figure is significantly higher than the previous two years - 41 per cent and 59 per cent in 2019 and 2020, respectively. The survey also said the recovery in global tech spending will be led by the digital segment.

Mithali to lead India Blue in Women's T20 Challenger Trophy

Mithali to lead India Blue in Women's T20 Challenger Trophy

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Mithali Raj will lead the India Blue team in the Senior Women's T20 Challenger Trophy, beginning August 14 in Alur, Bengaluru.

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Jio developing homegrown 5G telecom solution: Ambani

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Ambani said, it will be ready for trials as soon as 5G spectrum is available and can be ready for field deployment next year.

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Tokyo Olympics stars Rupinder, Lakra call it quits

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Drag-flicker Rupinder Pal Singh and defender Birendra Lakra, who played starring roles in the Indian hockey team's historic bronze medal-winning Tokyo Olympics campaign, on Thursday announced their international retirements.

The Rs 10.5-cr Maybach S 600 Guard now in India

The Rs 10.5-cr Maybach S 600 Guard now in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The model is the pinnacle of luxury motoring coupled with the highest level of safety

IAF receives first Rafale aircraft in France

IAF receives first Rafale aircraft in France

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The planes would now officially be inducted on October 8 into the IAF when Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits France but the planes would start arriving in India only in May 2020 after validation of the India Specific Enhancements and training of pilots and personnel.

HIL: Brilliant Waveriders spank UP Wizards

HIL: Brilliant Waveriders spank UP Wizards

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Striker Mandeep Singh scored two beautiful field goals as Delhi Waveriders produced their best performance of the tournament so far to spank Uttar Pradesh Wizards 8-1 and register their first win in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League, in New Delhi, on Wednesday.

From data security to AI in agriculture, Modi, Pichai hold wide-ranging talks

From data security to AI in agriculture, Modi, Pichai hold wide-ranging talks

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

We spoke on a wide range of subjects, particularly leveraging the power of technology to transform the lives of India's farmers, youngsters and entrepreneurs, the PM said.

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Smart glasses give a new dimension to the way we look at the world around us.

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

How Facebook, Apple, Intel plan to take on Google Glass

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Smart glasses give a new dimension to the way we look at the world around us.

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

IPL 2022: All The Numbers You Want

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Debutants Gujarat Titans capped a fairytale season by beating inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to win the IPL title in their first season in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Fitch revises outlook of SBI, 8 other banks to negative

Fitch revises outlook of SBI, 8 other banks to negative

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The rating agency revised the outlook for EXIM, SBI, Bank of Baroda, Bank of Baroda (New Zealand), Bank of India, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank while affirming their ratings. At the same time, Fitch has affirmed IDBI Bank Ltd's (IDBI) rating, while maintaining the outlook at negative.

8 start-ups that have astonishing valuations

8 start-ups that have astonishing valuations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Airbnb, started in 2008, is now a $10 billion company.

Facebook to buy virtual reality goggles maker for $2 bn

Facebook to buy virtual reality goggles maker for $2 bn

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The acquisition, which comes hot on the heels of its $19 billion deal for messaging service WhatsApp, marks a big bet by Facebook.

Champions Trophy: India target medal finish before Rio Olympics

Champions Trophy: India target medal finish before Rio Olympics

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Sreejesh to lead India as team will experiment with different combinations and execute new tactics

It's a dad, dad world!

It's a dad, dad world!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

We had invited you, our dear readers, to share pictures of you and your dad. Here is the next set of responses.

SAIL issues clarification

SAIL issues clarification

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

Steel Authority of India Ltd has informed BSE that rehabilitation package for IISCO approved by the Govt of India includes closure of Kulti Works.

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Investors are betting big on India's education sector

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

The pandemic has confined students across all ages to home and digital education is the only way to continue learning.