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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.

'Time for Congress to become a tiger on the prowl'

'Time for Congress to become a tiger on the prowl'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'If the Congress party wants to take on the BJP it cannot do it in this fuddy-duddy, grand old party, style.'

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

When Tendulkar battled cramps and severe diarrhoea during 2003 WC

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Tendulkar's 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup in South Africa is the highest runs scored by an individual in a single edition but there were two matches where the maestro pushed his body beyond its limit.

What went wrong with Bihar exit polls

What went wrong with Bihar exit polls

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Even with the best methodology there is a limitation to what opinion poll/exit polls can achieve. When done correctly, the polls should give the broad story, points out Rajeeva Karandikar, director, Chennai Mathematical Institute.

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

10 things we know from 'ArnabGate'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Sumit Bhattacharya lists what the leaked WhatsApp conversations reveal about the man named Arnab Goswami, and a certain PDG.

Don't mess around with Dhoni, warns Shastri

Don't mess around with Dhoni, warns Shastri

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

When India coach Ravi Shastri was asked about the much-speculated future of MS Dhoni, he said that none can 'mess around with' Dhoni if he decides to be in contention for next year's T20 World Cup

'It's the 25 years ahead of us that make us really excited'

'It's the 25 years ahead of us that make us really excited'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

India is today the second-largest telecom market in the world with over a billion customers and close to 600 million Internet users. New connections are available on the tap, calls are virtually free and it's hard to imagine anyone without a mobile phone today. Globally, there would be few parallels to this success story that truly democratised telephony and empowered a billion-plus people, observes Airtel's Sunil Bharti Mittal.

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut posted a video message saying his 'ego will be destroyed' the way her Bandra home was demolished.

Borders are derived realities, not autonomous facts

Borders are derived realities, not autonomous facts

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Manmohan Singh's fond hope of avoiding conflict over territory by 'making borders irrelevant' is increasingly difficult to realise in a world where institutional restraints on aggression are weakening and the new game in town is unalloyed power play,' notes T N Ninan.

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come down if volumes are to increase, and volumes won't increase unless prices come down, notes Pavan Lall.

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Tata Sky drops Sony, channel hits back

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

SPN had been seeking a higher share of revenue, which Tata Sky blamed for the breakdown in talks.

IPL betting: Actor Arbaaz Khan summoned by Thane Police

IPL betting: Actor Arbaaz Khan summoned by Thane Police

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Bollywood actor-producer and Salman Khan's brother Arbaaz Khan was on Friday summoned by the Thane police for questioning, in the Indian Premier League betting scam.

'Sarfaraz was confused, Pakistan lacked imagination'

'Sarfaraz was confused, Pakistan lacked imagination'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

"They lacked imagination, lacked out of the box thinking."

Rohit has an edge over Kohli, says Gambhir

Rohit has an edge over Kohli, says Gambhir

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Gautam Gambhir, now a BJP Member of Parliament, gave credit to Mahendra Singh Dhoni for Rohit Sharma's successful career. Gambhir, however, believes that Kohli will end up scoring more runs than Rohit.

Tendulkar's advice to Team India ahead of Pak clash

Tendulkar's advice to Team India ahead of Pak clash

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Unbeaten in the ongoing tournament so far, India will square off against the arch-rivals in Manchester and start overwhelming favourites.

'I am sure Kejriwal knew about IAC-BJP/RSS link'

'I am sure Kejriwal knew about IAC-BJP/RSS link'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I was not really aware that this movement was slyly being propped up by the BJP and RSS.'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet'

What is Angoori Bhabhi up to?

What is Angoori Bhabhi up to?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

'If you are a performer, it's easier to sustain.' 'The day you think you are a star, it becomes difficult.'

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rhea Chakraborty and India's drug of choice

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The hounding of Rhea Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case is a drug that is being carefully pumped into India's veins to make it comfortably numb as it is wracked by economic ruin and disease, notes Sumit Bhattacharya.

'This govt is destroying all democratic institutions'

'This govt is destroying all democratic institutions'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'Anybody and everybody who opposes this government for whatever reasons will be branded a terrorist and charged in such a manner that all human rights will be taken away.'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

'How can we trust the prime minister?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'The Modi government is not listening to us. So now we are coming to Delhi to talk with the central government.'

'Sushant wouldn't commit suicide because he was sad'

'Sushant wouldn't commit suicide because he was sad'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

'Sushant and I have been through worse situations.'

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

How Covid-19 weakened Air Asia India beyond recovery

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

In India, many players are in the throes of chaos and pain but at least one partnership -- Air Asia India -- that was fraying even before the pandemic now finds itself at breaking point, says Anjuli Bhargava.

ICC Test Championship bigger than World Cup: Pujara

ICC Test Championship bigger than World Cup: Pujara

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara said winning the ICC Test Championship will be a much bigger achievement than claiming an ODI or T20 World Cup title. Pujara also hailed ICC's decision to introduce World Test Championship, saying it has made the traditional format of the game more competitive.

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Can't risk health for sport, says Sports Minister Rijiju

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Talking specifically about the 13th edition of IPL, which has been put on hold for an indefinite period due to the pandemic, Rijiju said it is the government's prerogative to take a call on conducting any tournament in the country.

I didn't step out of the house for 10 days: Hardik on chat show controversy

I didn't step out of the house for 10 days: Hardik on chat show controversy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Hardik Pandya feels that a lot of people perceive him wrongly and it changes once they meet him.

Deepika dethrones Priyanka to be sexiest Asian woman of 2018

Deepika dethrones Priyanka to be sexiest Asian woman of 2018

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Deepika Padukone beat five-time winner Priyanka Chopra to bag the title this year.

When PM Modi met FIFA President Infantino

When PM Modi met FIFA President Infantino

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

Modi met Infantino on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Dhoni did exactly what was right for the team: Tendulkar

Dhoni did exactly what was right for the team: Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Tendulkar's latest opinion was strikingly different from his criticism of the former captain a few days ago when he questioned the 'lack of intent'

Exit polls: BJP set to return with bigger mandate in Maha, Haryana

Exit polls: BJP set to return with bigger mandate in Maha, Haryana

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The poll of polls brought out by the NDA gave the BJP and the Congress 66 and 14 seats respectively in Haryana, and 211 and 64 for the saffron alliance and the Congress-NCP in Maharashtra.

Sundar defends World title; India secure 3 Tokyo Paralympic Games quotas

Sundar defends World title; India secure 3 Tokyo Paralympic Games quotas

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Gurjar came up with his season's best effort of 61.22m to claim the top spot.

Rohit to open in Tests?

Rohit to open in Tests?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Selection committee to mull over option with KL Rahul struggling at the top.

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Can Narendra Modi's fort be ever breached?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'In India, a really popular and well-entrenched leader is not defeated by a rival.' 'Such a leader has to defeat himself,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Can a citizen's petition under Article 32 be discouraged?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The right conferred by Article 32 has been considered as a part of the 'basic structure of the Constitution', and thus cannot be taken away by anybody, not even by amending the Constitution.'

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Sai's Take: Rajiv attack: Modi desperate?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'Does the BJP opening up a new assault on Rajiv Gandhi indicate that the BJP's internal calculations are pointing to the election results not going as it hoped, and hence a sign of desperation?' asks Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

We need to look beyond Dhoni, says Gavaskar

We need to look beyond Dhoni, says Gavaskar

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

For Gavaskar, if Pant doesn't do well, then Sanju Samson is the next best option.

Ex-Pakistan cricketers happy with India's World Cup exit

Ex-Pakistan cricketers happy with India's World Cup exit

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Former Pakistan cricketers on Thursday expressed happiness over the unexpected ouster of India from the World Cup after losing to New Zealand in the semi-final.