Arup Roychoudhury &Amp;Amp; Neha Alawadhi

Stories by Arup Roychoudhury &Amp;Amp; Neha Alawadhi

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2021

The content eligible for review includes posts, status updates, photos, videos, comments, and shares.

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

MobiKwik continues to deny any data breach, but will do forensic audit

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2021

If the data breach is found to be genuine, and if the company is found guilty on the grounds of dereliction of duty, or misleading the general public and the RBI about the data breach, actions taken against it will be severe, the person quoted above said.

3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim

3.5 million MobiKwik users' data up for sale, company denies claim

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2021

Many people posted screenshots of the alleged MobiKwik user data, which, according to sources, was up for sale for 1.5 bitcoin or about $86,000.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

Indian firms reject Google Play's new bill plan

Indian firms reject Google Play's new bill plan

Rediff.com   19 Mar 2021

Indian industry snubbed Google Play's decision to cut by half its commission for developers when they make $1 million in annual revenue for in-app purchases, saying the US tech giant may continue its "abrasive & monopolistic abuse" as it owns the Android system. Google Play said Tuesday that beginning July 1 it would slash its 30 per cent billing fee to 15 per cent for developers globally when they make the first $1 million of their annual revenue.

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Haryana's local hire law may impact 150,000 IT jobs in the state

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2021

A majority of the companies said the law, aimed at jobs with a monthly salary cap of Rs 50,000, will result in them leaving Haryana or growing their operations in other states and abroad.

Haryana's 75% job quota for locals challenged in HC

Haryana's 75% job quota for locals challenged in HC

Rediff.com   13 Mar 2021

Experts have said the reservation provision will set unrealistic goals for organisational hiring, but will also reduce productivity by reducing the available talent pool to a few people within the state.

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Zostel claims win in 3-year legal battle against OYO, latter refutes

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2021

Zostel could get upwards of $600 million if arbitration goes through.

India had highest number of Internet shutdowns at 109 in 2020

India had highest number of Internet shutdowns at 109 in 2020

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2021

From Belarus to Bangladesh, authorities in 29 countries shut down or interfered with the internet at least 155 times in 2020.

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Edtech, logistics and gig-economy to drive jobs

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2021

Fresher hiring is expected to more than double compared to last year.

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Corporate air travel takes wing on economic revival

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2021

Online travel portals and airlines say the demand from companies is being led by essential services sectors like pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and power.

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Do you use Koo app? Please be careful!

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2021

French security researcher Robert Baptiste posted a screenshot suggesting the micro-blogging platform that offers a Twitter-like experience in Indian languages had Chinese connections.

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Amid Twitter standoff, Union ministers shifting to Koo

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2021

Koo, which works on similar lines as Twitter, was born with a focus on regional language, unlike Twitter and Facebook, which are very popular but primarily cater to an English-speaking audience, reports Neha Alawadhi.

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2021

MPs asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

'It is a no-brainer that there will be a very sharp rebound next year'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2020

'The CEA suggested that could be as high as 19 per cent.'

Why LIC IPO is unlikely this fiscal

Why LIC IPO is unlikely this fiscal

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2020

A lot of work is needed to be done on the part of the insurance sector behemoth, and the government, before it is ready for its market debut.

After 40% rise in Q1, capital expenditure dropped in July

After 40% rise in Q1, capital expenditure dropped in July

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2020

Almost all infrastructure ministries continued spending on capex throughout the lockdown, even as the Centre tried to maintain some semblance of economic normalcy.

Q1 GDP data: Employment-creating sectors hit the most

Q1 GDP data: Employment-creating sectors hit the most

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2020

The sudden stop in economic activity led to a sharp decline in employment-intensive sectors like construction, manufacturing and trade, hotels, transport etc.

FinMin unlikely to take Covid-hit FY21 as a base for FY22 Budget

FinMin unlikely to take Covid-hit FY21 as a base for FY22 Budget

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2020

Instead, 2019-20 could be the base from which the Budget estimates for next year are calculated.