News for '-alt'

COVID-19: How WhatsApp is tackling spread of fake messages

COVID-19: How WhatsApp is tackling spread of fake messages

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

WhatsApp limited the number of times a frequently forwarded message can be sent further to only one chat at a time. This resulted in 70% plunge in viral forwarded messages globally, WhatsApp told GoI.

Shabana Azmi: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere'

Shabana Azmi: 'I Am Not Going Anywhere'

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'This is where I was born and this is where I'll die.'

Few takers: Maruti cuts petrol car production

Few takers: Maruti cuts petrol car production

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The company had recently stopped production of petrol models, including the Alto, M800, A-Star, Estilo and Omni for three days to prevent inventories piling up further.

'See how the police has solved this case'

'See how the police has solved this case'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'God knows what kind of charges were framed against him and Kallu Gujjar, as both of them came out of jail the very same evening of their arrest.'

N D Tiwari wants DNA reports to remain confidential

N D Tiwari wants DNA reports to remain confidential

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari on Wednesday moved the Delhi high court seeking a direction to keep DNA test findings 'confidential' and to hold in-camera proceedings in a paternity suit filed by a Delhi-based youth who claims to be his biological son.

Hamilton wins to boos while Alonso feels the love

Hamilton wins to boos while Alonso feels the love

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

A victorious Lewis Hamilton tried to speak a few words in Italian on the Monza podium on Sunday, but there was no winning over the red-capped crowd on the track beneath the McLaren driver.

Why India needs an independent media

Why India needs an independent media

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The government is attempting everything it can to make sure that this does not happen, observes Aakar Patel.

Get Rupee symbol on computers for free

Get Rupee symbol on computers for free

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

Like the American dollar and British pound sterling, the new symbol of Indian rupee will also be available in the computers by merely downloading a software provided free by the government.

'One has to emote, not just use bad language'

'One has to emote, not just use bad language'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

'I had been getting many offers, but either something had nudity or sex or abusive language.' 'I am not interested in doing all this just for the sake of it.'

The Web is 20 years old! What next?

The Web is 20 years old! What next?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Twenty years ago, a British computer scientist, Tim Berners-Lee, posted a short summary of a project on the alt.hypertext newsgroup, and also designed a crude website, with a few hyperlinks and some text to describe a project he christened the 'world wide web', or W3.

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

PIX: Mouni, Bipasha, Nimrat party with Ekta Kapoor

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

When the doyenne of television decides to party, all her friends make it a point to attend.

Ice lingam inside Amarnath cave shrine melts!

Ice lingam inside Amarnath cave shrine melts!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

The Amarnath yatra is not only a great bondage between the Hindu pilgrims and local Muslims who facilitate the yatra, but has also helped maintained a deep relationship in thought and aspiration between Kashmir and other parts of India that has existed for thousands of years.

India needs $250 billion FDI: ICICI Bank

India needs $250 billion FDI: ICICI Bank

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

India's economic growth slipped to 6.7 per cent in '09, mainly on account of the impact of the global financial meltdown that started in the US in 2008.

India, Pak must join to fight terror: Pak official

India, Pak must join to fight terror: Pak official

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Ruling out war with India, Pakistan on Monday said it is willing to cooperate in fighting terrorism, a scourge affecting both the countries. "There is need for joint efforts by both Pakistan and India to fight terrorism and we are willing to cooperate with India fully in this regard," Pakistan prime minister's advisor on interior affairs Rehman Malik said.

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

To stop lynchings, Maha police provide WhatsApp helplines

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Police are also roping in fact-checking websites to verify rumours on social media and debunk fake news.

PIX: Debina, Ahana, Nusrat on the red carpet

PIX: Debina, Ahana, Nusrat on the red carpet

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Telly folk step out for a glamorous night.

N-deal: Advani wants renegotiation, changes in law

N-deal: Advani wants renegotiation, changes in law

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

He denied that his demand marked a departure from his party's original stand that the deal was unacceptable because of Washington's Hyde Act.

Of oil prices, loans and subprime crisis

Of oil prices, loans and subprime crisis

Rediff.com10 May 2008

Housing is not the sole problem. Instead of sub-prime, it is the Alt A loan portfolio that is at risk. Banks are not recognising the second lien on homes and mortgage rates have not fallen to the extent of interest rates. Taxpayers are borrowing more against their 401(k) savings. High crude prices are giving markets a rude shock. Outstandings in the derivatives segment are higher compared to earlier months and we happen to be in May, a notoriously bad month for equities.

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Booo Sabki Phategi Review: Sex, slapstick, stupidity

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

If there's even the slightest chance of a laugh, its dummy cast ensures the joke doesn't land, feels Sukanya Verma.

The new iPad is a bullet train

The new iPad is a bullet train

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

With the new iPad, not only was I able to save albums, videos and games to my heart's content, but also got sparkling performance.

HCL Tech Q3 net up 59% at Rs 1,624 crore

HCL Tech Q3 net up 59% at Rs 1,624 crore

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

HCL Tech is confident of sustaining margins in FY15.

Should you invest in software funds?

Should you invest in software funds?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Investors must steer clear of sector funds and rather invest in well-managed diversified equity funds.

Movie-makers get mobile friendly

Movie-makers get mobile friendly

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Mobile users now have movies and videos that are made just for them.

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Recently, several Twitter users began migrating to the social networking platform after a protest that began with Supreme Court lawyer Sanjay Hegde's Twitter account suspension, and moved on to a larger conversation about Twitter's policies being allegedly anti-Dalit and certain castes and religion.

Mentalhood review

Mentalhood review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Mentalhood is far from an ideal comeback but it's nice to be reminded of Karisma Kapoor's radiant and lively screen presence again, says Sukanya Verma.

Intel to fire 15,000; India to be hit

Intel to fire 15,000; India to be hit

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

World's largest computer chipmaker Intel Corporation has pressed the 'Ctrl-Alt-Del' keys on its employees, with 1,000 managers worldwide already laid off and as many as 15,000 staffers estimated to be in the firing line.

For Saudis, home is where the game is

For Saudis, home is where the game is

Rediff.com16 Jun 2006

Sami-al Jaber is the only Saudi player to have tasted club football outside the country, when he spent an ill-fated and injury-ridden five months on loan with England's Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2000

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

He often spends nights camping on the platforms of obscure stations, sometimes without food or water, anticipating the entry of a train -- either on camera or simply as a memory.

Narain rues incomplete race

Narain rues incomplete race

Rediff.com16 Oct 2005

India's Narain Karthikeyan said he was extremely disappointed that he could not finish the race for his team

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'

More Kapoors in the wings!

More Kapoors in the wings!

Rediff.com17 May 2003

Sahitya Akademi winner author withdraws novel after right-wing threat

Sahitya Akademi winner author withdraws novel after right-wing threat

Rediff.com22 Jul 2018

A group of protesters on Saturday marched to the office of a Malayalam vernacular magazine in New Delhi raising slogans, claiming that a novel serialised in the publication defamed Hindu women and the Brahmin community.

Vistara ties up with Amadeus for its passenger service system

Vistara ties up with Amadeus for its passenger service system

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Amadeus Altea Suite, a complete passenger service system, is currently used by more than 120 airlines across the world. Vistara is a 51:49 joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Limited.

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Netflix to drop 25% traffic to ease telecom load

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Companies like Amazon Prime Video are also temporarily lowering bit rates -- a measure of how much data is being transferred -- to ease pressure on telecom network infrastructure.

After Donald Trump stumbled...

After Donald Trump stumbled...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

'The setback for Trump carries a message not only for him, but for the far right in general.'

In debt? Get your spouse to chip in

In debt? Get your spouse to chip in

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

PIX: Aamir, Ranbir, Kriti, Katrina at KJo's party

PIX: Aamir, Ranbir, Kriti, Katrina at KJo's party

Rediff.com26 May 2017

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