News for '-social-network'

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Macron calls for India-France push on responsible AI

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that India and France will collaborate to develop an artificial intelligence framework that combines innovation with responsibility and technology with humanity, addressing the need for inclusive digital tools amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Gmail, Facebook, Netflix passwords of 149 million users leaked

Gmail, Facebook, Netflix passwords of 149 million users leaked

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The publicly exposed data includes 48 million accounts on Gmail, 4 million on Yahoo, 17 million on Facebook, 6.5 million on Instagram, 3.4 million on Netflix, 1.5 million on Outlook, etc.

Android Battery Draining Too Fast? 7 Fixes That Actually Work

Android Battery Draining Too Fast? 7 Fixes That Actually Work

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

Is your Android handset losing charge far too quickly? We offer 7 clever tricks and easy settings adjustments that can significantly improve battery endurance, cut down hidden power consumption, and help your phone stay alive for longer from morning to night.

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

'Bihar Doesn't Predict Outcomes In Bengal, UP'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

'The question for the TMC is not whether it can hold its bastions, but whether it can expand effectively into regions where the BJP already possesses a good ecosystem.'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.' 'Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't question it.'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

Nepal bans Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Nepal bans Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Nepal has banned several social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, for failing to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. The ban affects millions of Nepalese citizens and has drawn criticism from journalists and freedom of expression advocates.

India, US should find common ground to resolve tariff issue: Netanyahu

India, US should find common ground to resolve tariff issue: Netanyahu

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the foundation of India-US relationship is "very solid" and both sides should find common ground to resolve the tariff issue. He also highlighted the strong defense cooperation between India and Israel.

Mamata slams Delhi Police over 'Bangladeshi language' letter

Mamata slams Delhi Police over 'Bangladeshi language' letter

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticizes Delhi Police for referring to Bengali as 'Bangladeshi national language,' sparking political controversy.

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Pharma Inc hopes for fair deal as Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

India's pharmaceuticals and medical devices industries are still hopeful that trade negotiations with the US could cut a fairer deal for both sides, after President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff rate on India on a social networking platform without divulging the finer details.

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Virat Kohli Is Still Scoring Big

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Whether in cricket or business, Kohli continues to play the long game.

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'If his health was good he would have become CM again after polls.' 'Those who are with Nitish Babu today will remain with him till the elections to use his name for votes and would definitely play games with him after the polls.'

Social networking nightmares? Tell us

Social networking nightmares? Tell us

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Have you had a nightmare because of your social networking account? We want to hear about it.

Social networking to overtake job boards

Social networking to overtake job boards

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

The booming professional social networking website market is likely to surpass the business of job board websites, according to a top industry expert.

Social networking at workplace on rise

Social networking at workplace on rise

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Laptop users are much more likely than desktop users to visit social networking sites.

Cyberscams hit social networks

Cyberscams hit social networks

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Now fraudsters may log on as your "friend." How Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social networking sites are fighting a rise in scams

Indians remain shy online social networkers

Indians remain shy online social networkers

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

India stands at seventh position among the top 10 countries in Asia-Pacific in terms of the average time spent by visitors on social networking portals like Orkut, Facebook and Hi5.

'Social networking websites are for teens!'

'Social networking websites are for teens!'

Rediff.com13 May 2008

We publish reader responses to a previous week's message board, asking whether social networking websites are only for youngsters.

Mobile social networking sees explosive growth

Mobile social networking sees explosive growth

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Players bank on video messaging to attract users.

Social networking used to combat terrorism

Social networking used to combat terrorism

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

'Social networking is a scientific tool that was not used so much in intelligence until recently,' the national security adviser added, 'We are now using it fairly extensively.'

Social-networking sites' hacking main worry

Social-networking sites' hacking main worry

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

About 50 per cent of respondents said they spent close to five hours on the Internet daily.

Terrorists using online social networks, says government

Terrorists using online social networks, says government

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Asked whether online social networking has become a a big tool for criminals and terrorists, Minister of state for Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran said, "Yes sir, The criminals and terrorists are using online social networking. The Delhi police, however, is continuously upgrading its technological strength by inducting latest components/gadget to counter this challenge."

Sibal meets social networking representatives

Sibal meets social networking representatives

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

The government has called for an open dialogue with the social media firms and asked for opinions on how social media and e-governance can empower individuals and citizens of this country, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal said after meeting representatives of these firms.

How to stay safe on social networks

How to stay safe on social networks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Abhay Bhargav on how hackers obtain your confidential data using social network website and how you can stay safe while networking with friends.

Is social networking only for youngsters?

Is social networking only for youngsters?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

What would your reaction be to seeing an elderly family member on a social networking site? Tell us!

Social networking now a mainstream business tool

Social networking now a mainstream business tool

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Businesses are now putting faith in the social networking medium and the fact is evident with the revelation that well over a quarter of businesses world-wide (27%) have set aside a proportion of marketing budget -- hard cash -- specifically devoted to social networking activities, it said.

My social networking nightmare: Pria Kataaria Puri

My social networking nightmare: Pria Kataaria Puri

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Celebrated Indian designer Pria Kataaria Puri's email and social networking accounts were hacked in January this year and she is still suffering the repercussions. Here is her story.

My social networking nightmare: Pria Kataaria Puri

My social networking nightmare: Pria Kataaria Puri

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Celebrated Indian designer Pria Kataaria Puri's email and social networking accounts were hacked in January this year and she is still suffering the repercussions. Here is her story.

Ten social networking facts you MUST know

Ten social networking facts you MUST know

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Dhiraj Kumar, author of The Asocial Network writes exclusively for Rediff.com on the social networking tips that you MUST know.

Google takes on Facebook,unveils social networking

Google takes on Facebook,unveils social networking

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Promising to bring 'real-world interactions' and 'real-life sharing' online, 'Google Plus' lets users post photos, messages, comments and other content from selected groups of friends.

Social networks to solve complex problems: Zuckerberg

Social networks to solve complex problems: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Facebook is on road to help users solve "bigger" and "complex" problems, founder and CEO of the social networking giant Mark Zuckerberg said.

How social networking is changing Corporate India

How social networking is changing Corporate India

Rediff.com28 May 2010

These sites have become Gen Y's lobbying force at workplace.

Social networking sites may irrupt your privacy

Social networking sites may irrupt your privacy

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Sites like Facebook and Orkut may be great for connecting with others, but they also provide a sure-fire way for broadcasting intimate details about you.

Young India simply loves social networking

Young India simply loves social networking

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Tech-savvy Indian youths in major cities are spending at least two hours a day to connect themselves with others through social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter and Orkut, a new survey has found.

InfoVision '07 to focus on social networking

InfoVision '07 to focus on social networking

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Among the speakers will be F C Kohli, former vice chairman, TCS, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder chairman and CEO, rediff.com, Prabhakar Raghavan, head, Yahoo! Research, USA, Dr Pandu Nayak of Google, USA, Professor Noshir Contractor of Kellogg School of Management; Professor Vijay V Raghavan of University of Louisiana, Dr Rohini Srihari, CEO, Janya Inc & Faculty, University at Buffalo, among others.

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

22 social networking sites banned in Kashmir for one month

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

The ban will be in place for a month or till further orders, whichever is earlier, said an order issued by Principal Secretary Home R K Goyal.

Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

An extensive drug trafficking network operating throughout north India, with a particular focus on Shimla, has been busted following the arrest of two individuals - one from Kolkata and one from Delhi. The syndicate used online platforms for booking drugs, misusing innocent people's accounts and delivering drugs through couriers. Police have frozen 21 accounts associated with the network and arrested 16 individuals, including the kingpin, Sandeep Shah.

Are social networking sites killing productivity?

Are social networking sites killing productivity?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

A recent survey has found that productivity of professionals in the corporate sector suffers due to tome spent surfing social networking sites. Do you agree?

Army gives social networking the boot

Army gives social networking the boot

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Indian Army has asked its men not to post their employment information on social networking sites, fearing leak of sensitive security information.

How social networks help us mourn our dead

How social networks help us mourn our dead

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

The masses of digital data that you generate throughout your life -- your pictures, posts, tweets, blogs -- can remain intact in the folds of the Internet, points out Shuma Raha.