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Facebook planning to change its name

Facebook planning to change its name

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Social media giant Facebook is planning to rebrand the company with a new name next week. As per The Verge, the company is planning to change its name to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about at the company's annual Connect conference on October 28, but could unveil sooner, is meant to signal the tech giant's ambition to be known for more than social media and all the ills that entail.

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

MasterChef Australia Changed Indian Food

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Foxconn means serious business in India. Its delegation to India was led by its Chairman Young Liu who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Tips to pick the right stocks and make big gains

Tips to pick the right stocks and make big gains

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Raamdeo's base argument is that India's stock market merely mirrors the national economy, which is poised for big things.

EPL captains to wear Ukraine armbands to show support

EPL captains to wear Ukraine armbands to show support

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'A show of solidarity for Ukraine will be visible at all Premier League matches from March 5-7'

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The state funeral on Monday will take the form of an elaborate ceremony that will see Her Majesty's coffin transported from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and finally to Windsor Castle.

Music Fraternity Bids Farewell To KK

Music Fraternity Bids Farewell To KK

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Singer KK was cremated at Mumbai's Versova Hindu crematorium around 2 pm on Thursday, June 2, a kilometre away from his home.

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

1st ODI: All eyes on skipper KL Rahul as India get ready to steamroll Zimbabwe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Rahul would like to make full use of the game time he gets as an opener during the three games against Zimbabwe

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

American Hustle wins big at Golden Globes, 2014

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The 71th Annual Golden Globe awards have been announced. There have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

'Amritpal is finished politically'

'Amritpal is finished politically'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

'It is funny that he's on CCTV all the time, but the Punjab police can't find him.'

The farmer's son and India's big boxing hope

The farmer's son and India's big boxing hope

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Manish Kaushik has announced his arrival on the senior scene in grand fashion.

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be hoping for a memorable farewell but he faces a major roadblock in the form of Gujarat Titans' run machine Shubman Gill.

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Why Australia get the better of NZ in ICC tournaments

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Hesson, who guided New Zealand to the final of the 2019 ODI World Cup, feels the Australian players also have more experience of playing matches at the big stage than their Kiwi counterparts.

Don't Miss! India's Most Expensive Off The Ramp Styles

Don't Miss! India's Most Expensive Off The Ramp Styles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Fashionistas with a distinct sense of style share their fundas.

Football transfers: The Chinese pay big money

Football transfers: The Chinese pay big money

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Football's winter transfer window closed on February 1, and, surprisingly, none of Europe's biggies made even a slight move, let alone sign a player.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

IPL 2023: The Best Ever!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

IPL can be truly said to have come of age. It is now more Indian than ever before. Teams often fielded fewer than the four allowed foreign players. Indian batters and bowlers were simply better in performance, consistency and reliability, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

T20 WC Warm-up PIX: Shami's fiery spell wins it for India

T20 WC Warm-up PIX: Shami's fiery spell wins it for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the T20 World Cup warm up match played between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday

Bavuma concedes that Proteas were 'just not good enough'

Bavuma concedes that Proteas were 'just not good enough'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

'Hard one to swallow for the guys. We had the confidence and the belief to get to the knockouts. You can pick out a lot of things when you lose that way.'

'I don't have the 'giving up' attitude'

'I don't have the 'giving up' attitude'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'I am honest, hardworking, spiritual, a bit of a hypochondriac, and fun!'

Tips To SLEEP BETTER

Tips To SLEEP BETTER

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

You need eight to 10 hours of healthy sleep every night. Otherwise, your life and heart tend to fall apart, alerts Dr Santosh Kumar Dora.

PIX: Check out India's official kit for Tokyo Olympics

PIX: Check out India's official kit for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

100 athletes have qualified for the Tokyo Games, including 56 men and 44 women.

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

A Beginner's Guide To K-Drama

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's addictive. It's entertaining. It's gorgeous. Once bitten by the K-drama bug, there's no going back.

EPL PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea held: Leicester thrash Spurs

EPL PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea held: Leicester thrash Spurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Panghal, Hussamudin, Ashish cruise into CWG boxing QF

Panghal, Hussamudin, Ashish cruise into CWG boxing QF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Amit Panghal, a World Championships silver medallist, out-punched Namri Berri of Vanuatu via an unanimous verdict.

PM Modi leads accolades as India celebrate Kabaddi WC triumph

PM Modi leads accolades as India celebrate Kabaddi WC triumph

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the accolades for the Indian kabaddi team after it triumphed in the 2016 World Cup, its third in a row, on the back of a memorable second-half fightback against Iran, in Ahmedabad, on Saturday.

Fewer jobs, flat salary blues for techies in campus hiring

Fewer jobs, flat salary blues for techies in campus hiring

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'Over the next two to three years, hiring will come down further.' 'You will see the industry intake of freshers go down to 150,000 from the current 200,000.'

Big-hitting Yusuf eyes World T20 berth

Big-hitting Yusuf eyes World T20 berth

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

"I have had a very good Ranji season this year. If you talk about T20 then I have had a very good IPL season for KKR. I am bowling well, letting down 9-10 overs in every match (Vijay Hazare), so things are moving in the right direction. Wickets are coming my way and I am also getting runs, when I am batting.

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Social worker Rouble Nagi through her initiative 'Misaal Mumbai', has given a coat of lively colours to around 24,000 hutments across these slums.

The World of Misfits Fashion Show

The World of Misfits Fashion Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Prabal Gurung chose the old Japanese consulate at New York's United Nations Plaza to be the venue for his Spring/Summer 2023 collection because a United Nations backdrop underlined the message he read out, to his audience and the world at large, via his array of garments.

Short break between IPL, T20 World Cup could have helped: Bharat Arun

Short break between IPL, T20 World Cup could have helped: Bharat Arun

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

India bowling coach Bharat Arun on Sunday said that the toss is playing a very big role in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup, and the team chasing is having an undue advantage as bowling with the wet ball is really tough in the second innings.

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

'Ganpati is sitting on a jasmine flower'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

ISRO's big leap, embarks on launching swadeshi space shuttle!

ISRO's big leap, embarks on launching swadeshi space shuttle!

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Around 600 scientists and engineers are hoping for the best as they forge ahead with plans of making an indigenous version of a space shuttle.

The India Story On A Parade Ground

The India Story On A Parade Ground

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Agniveer passing out parade was as much about family celebration as it was a military event. Alongside the pomp, pageantry and discipline of the parade were the personal stories of families, their struggles and how far they had come.

Will these films win big at the Oscars?

Will these films win big at the Oscars?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

With the awards season in full swing in America, we look back at the best movies of 2013.

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Why Apple Wants Indian Workers To Work Longer Hours

Rediff.com15 May 2023

India's stiff labour laws were one key issue that Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed with Prime Minister Modi on his recent visit.

How finalists Argentina broke open a ragged Croatia

How finalists Argentina broke open a ragged Croatia

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The intricate play and tight triangles Croatia were attempting only had to falter in a tiny way, and when they did Argentina were ready to pounce.

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac feels this may be the final season of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's career.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.