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What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.

Twitter to form content moderation council for major decisions: Musk

Twitter to form content moderation council for major decisions: Musk

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

Musk has not yet offered details about how his content moderation council will work.

Twitter moves HC against Centre's blocking order

Twitter moves HC against Centre's blocking order

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The microblogging site has challenged a government order issued in June 2022, terming the blocking orders 'overbroad and arbitrary', adding that the requests failed to provide notice to the originators of the content and were disproportionate in several cases.

1 Billion Followers! Ronaldo's Latest Record

1 Billion Followers! Ronaldo's Latest Record

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'This is more than just a number -- it's a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond,' Ronaldo said on X.

Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC

Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti said in democratic nations, the freedom to express one's views is respected and the rights of journalists are protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

How RSS Plans To Win Vidarbha For BJP

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'BJP and RSS may have differences over minor issues but their hearts long for one common aim -- that of A Hindu Rashtra.' 'And this time to prove this point the RSS has prepared to help BJP win this election with all its might.'

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?' 'Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much more) for four more years?', asks Sree Sreenivasan.

Bengaluru court orders Twitter to block Congress, yatra handles

Bengaluru court orders Twitter to block Congress, yatra handles

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

A dedicated commercial court for Bengaluru Urban District has directed micro-blogging site Twitter to block the handles of the Indian National Congress (INC) and its 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' till the next date of hearing.

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Musk also said that there will be a vote for major policy changes on Twitter.

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Two Indian Americans -- Congressman Ro Khanna and Vijaya Gadde -- prominently figure in United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's laptop story whose full disclosure Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced would be released on the microblogging site.

Indian-origin techie 'helping out' Musk to revamp Twitter

Indian-origin techie 'helping out' Musk to revamp Twitter

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-origin technology executive, is "helping out" Twitter's new owner Elon Musk as he revamps the social media giant following its acquisition by the billionaire entrepreneur.

Musk 'not super worried' as hundreds quit Twitter post his 'ultimatum'

Musk 'not super worried' as hundreds quit Twitter post his 'ultimatum'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Twitter fell into a pitless chaos after several employees appeared to have departed the company, which sent messages that it was closing its 'office buildings' for the next few days.

HC seeks Twitter's reply to lawsuit over inaccessible account

HC seeks Twitter's reply to lawsuit over inaccessible account

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The Delhi high court on Tuesday sought Twitter's response on a lawsuit filed by Abhijit Iyer Mitra, seeking restoration of his account on the website that has been "unilaterally banned" and made inaccessible to his followers.

PFI's Twitter account taken down day after govt ban

PFI's Twitter account taken down day after govt ban

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Twitter has also withheld the handles of its chairperson, OMA Salam (@oma_salam), who had just under 50,000 followers, and general secretary, Anis Ahmed (@AnisPFI), who had nearly 85,000 followers.

'Atiq's son is alive, revenge will be taken': Threat post on Twitter

'Atiq's son is alive, revenge will be taken': Threat post on Twitter

Rediff.com8 May 2023

According to the FIR, the tweet posted by the Twitter handle 'The Sajjad Mughal', said, "The breed is not over yet. Atiq's son Ali is still alive. Insha Allah condition - time - power will change. The city will be called Allahabad. The revenge will be taken."

Musk threatens to name & shame advertisers who ditch Twitter, defends layoffs

Musk threatens to name & shame advertisers who ditch Twitter, defends layoffs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

While replying to a user on Twitter, Elon Musk said, "Thank you. A thermonuclear name & shame is exactly what will happen if this continues."

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Is your favorite cricket league rigged?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Alex Marshall said that he is happy to find that more and more players are reporting corrupt approaches with the ICC ACU, ensuring them to keep the game clean.

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

India aim to gain upper hand over struggling Kiwis in overcast Bengaluru

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India has only minor concerns, but New Zealand's troubles across batting and bowling departments are more pronounced.

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Elon Musk's livestream with Trump hit by massive cyber attack

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Elon Musk has announced that a massive DDoS attack hit his livestream with former United States President Donald Trump, forcing X owner to scale down the live audience.

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Twitter challenges Centre's order to block certain accounts, URLs, tweets

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Senior advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for Twitter on Monday online, argued the company was following the rules laid out in the Information Technology Act.

MCG to host epic 150th anniversary of first ever Test

MCG to host epic 150th anniversary of first ever Test

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Cricket Australia (CA) plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ever Test match

Gehlot should be quizzed: Ex-OSD on 2020 phone tapping case

Gehlot should be quizzed: Ex-OSD on 2020 phone tapping case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

He said Gehlot could tell how he got the call recordings and whether the call interceptions were done legally or not.

Twitter sacks India staff; marketing and sales, engineering teams let go

Twitter sacks India staff; marketing and sales, engineering teams let go

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Twitter has started laying off employees in India as part of a global job cut ordered by the social media platform's new owner Elon Musk to attain economies of scale and make the USD 44 billion acquisition viable.

Virat Kohli hits 50M followers on Twitter

Virat Kohli hits 50M followers on Twitter

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Kohli enjoys popularity in all the platforms of social media

Govt ban 'Hindutva Watch' contrary to law, X tells HC

Govt ban 'Hindutva Watch' contrary to law, X tells HC

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Centre's decision to block the entire social media account of 'Hindutva Watch' on the basis of certain alleged offending posts is 'disproportionate' and contrary to the law, social media giant 'X' has told the Delhi high court.

Viral video shows fitness influencer Rajat Dalal knocking down biker

Viral video shows fitness influencer Rajat Dalal knocking down biker

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The Faridabad police on Friday intervened in the matter of a viral video which is creating outrage on social media and said they will take immediate action against Rajat Dalal.

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

'Nikhil Gupta Will Be Quietly Sent Back To India'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'As the trial gets closer for Nikhil Gupta, they're going to want to make sure that he doesn't talk.' 'And they're going to put pressure on Mr Gupta to make some deal where the evidence doesn't come out.'

IPL Auction: New Retention rules and 120 crore purse!

IPL Auction: New Retention rules and 120 crore purse!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

BCCI announced a fixed match fee of Rs 7.50 lakh for all players selected to play the IPL league games with an additional 1.05 crore income over and above their salaries.

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey apologises amid mass layoffs under Elon Musk

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey apologises amid mass layoffs under Elon Musk

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

While expressing his gratitude and love for every individual who has ever worked for Twitter, he added that he did not anticipate that sentiment to ever be reciprocated.

Will South Haryana Reward Rao Inderjit Singh?

Will South Haryana Reward Rao Inderjit Singh?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

South Haryana hasn't delivered a chief minister since 1967, when his father Rao Birender Singh was ousted from power. It's a legacy Rao Inderjit Singh is determined to reclaim.

PMLA provisions cannot become ED's tools, says SC in Balaji's bail order

PMLA provisions cannot become ED's tools, says SC in Balaji's bail order

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday said constitutional courts cannot allow provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act to become instruments in the hands of the Enforcement Directorate to continue incarceration for a long time.

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

What Is Canada-US Game Plan?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

It seems that the West is sending a signal to India that it can return to old hostilities unless India toes their line on Russia. It is no surprise that India is being compared with Putin's Russia in terms of targeting 'dissidents' as the West calls these Khalistani terrorists, asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

WazirX moves Singapore court for protection against Rs 19bn loss

WazirX moves Singapore court for protection against Rs 19bn loss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Crypto currency platform WazirX, a cyber-attack on July 19 this year in which nearly 40 lakh Indians have suffered a loss of to a tune of $230 million or Rs 19.12 billion, has moved the Singapore high court seeking a moratorium in any legal action against it and for legal protection.

Twitter handle that complained against Zubair now deleted

Twitter handle that complained against Zubair now deleted

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The anonymous Twitter handle, a complaint from which led to Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair's arrest, does not exist on the microblogging website anymore.

Indian hockey team lands in Paris

Indian hockey team lands in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Indian men's hockey team reaches Paris for Olympics 2024

Twitter unlocks Rahul Gandhi's handle

Twitter unlocks Rahul Gandhi's handle

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

A week after temporarily suspending his account, Twitter restored Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's handle Saturday, but not before the principal opposition party accused it of bias.

Twitter openly left-wing, censors right-wingers: Insider

Twitter openly left-wing, censors right-wingers: Insider

Rediff.com17 May 2022

People working at the company hate 'hated' Elon Musk's USD 44 billion bid to take control of the company.

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Top court orders suspension of X in Brazil after tiff with Musk

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Notably, Moraes on August 29 had asked Elon Musk to appoint a legal representative for his social media platform X in Brazil within 24 hours or face the consequences of a nationwide suspension.

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, said he has "killed" the new 'official' label for certain verified Twitter accounts just hours after the feature was visible on multiple handles of governments, politicians, officials and media houses. Just hours after the feature went live, he hinted that it simply didn't work. "I just killed it," he said in a tweet replying to a web video producer Marques Brownlee's tweet of the 'official' label vanishing after a brief appearance.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.