News for 'Electronic Media'

Foster case: Kohli retracts confession

Foster case: Kohli retracts confession

Rediff.com18 Aug 2004

'The confession by me before media in the presence of Punjab police officials recently was not by my own will,' said the prime accused in the rape and murder of 18-year-old Hannah Foster.

Internet shut in 10 districts of Assam for 24 hrs

Internet shut in 10 districts of Assam for 24 hrs

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Amid widespread protests against the citizenship bill in the state, the govt suspended Internet services to 'prevent spreading rumours'.

Terror attack: What India Inc can do

Terror attack: What India Inc can do

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

India Inc can immensely contribute in this area. Indian managers at McKinsey, BCG, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, etc. can write the processes, help train our people. India is an IT superpower. Companies like Infosys and TCS can help develop a technology strategy for the nation's security.

Zee awaits landing rights in China

Zee awaits landing rights in China

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Zee TV is expected to start airing its programmes in China as soon as it gets the downlinking rights.

Health, beauty advertisements in jeopardy

Health, beauty advertisements in jeopardy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

Ministry to amend Act to bring all oral, skin and hair care products under its purview.

'Biryani Brings People Together'

'Biryani Brings People Together'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

The launch of Koel Puri's Clearly Invisible In Paris, in Mumbai, last Friday, revealed Suhana's star power.

Cisco set to launch rebranding campaign

Cisco set to launch rebranding campaign

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

In an attempt to shed its image of being just a networking company, Cisco India will be launching a major brand repositioning campaign in India during the first quarter of 2008. It will include an outdoor, print and electronic media and web advertising campaign by OgilvyOne.

'Stripping of Adivasi woman was isolated incident'

'Stripping of Adivasi woman was isolated incident'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Reacting to reports in both print and electronic media about the stripping of an Adivasi woman on the streets of Guwahati during unprecedented violence last Saturday, the Assam government on Tuesday said that it was an isolated incident committed by some miscreants and shouldn't be projected as a common happening in the state.

Political parties to bear all expenses of star campaigners: EC

Political parties to bear all expenses of star campaigners: EC

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Political parties will have to bear the expenses on inviting star campaigners but in case a candidate shares dais with the star or exhibits his photo or poster with his name, the money spent will be included in his account, Delhi Election Commission said.

Review: Hareendran Oru...

Review: Hareendran Oru...

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Hareendran Oru Nishkalangan? directed by Vinayan and starring Indrajith and Jayasurya talks about mob justice. It has its heart in the right place, but lacks head.

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Online Gaming To Have Rules Soon

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The industry came under scrutiny after the proliferation of games like cards, casinos, and fantasy sports among young people led to addiction and financial losses, with some reported cases of suicide.

Sanjay Dutt taken into custody

Sanjay Dutt taken into custody

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who was convicted to six years rigorous imprisonment in the 1993 serial bomb blasts case, arrived at the Special TADA court in Mumbai on Monday morning. Dutt, who is out on bail, is expected to receive a copy of the judgment today following which he will have to surrender before the TADA court.

Delhi police search homes of Wire's editors on BJP leader's complaint

Delhi police search homes of Wire's editors on BJP leader's complaint

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

The Delhi police on Monday searched the houses of The Wire's founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan and deputy editor M K Venu in connection with a now retracted story related to the BJP's IT department head Amit Malviya, officials said.

Evidence 'planted' on Stan Swamy's computer: Report

Evidence 'planted' on Stan Swamy's computer: Report

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

"Over 50 files were created on Swamy's hard drive, including incriminating documents that fabricated links between him and the Maoist insurgency," the report said.

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

The Curious Case Of The Conspirative Mic

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

If a 15 seconds-long mic problem merits a case being registered, then the police risk an avalanche of complaints of similar and greater gravity, seeking their intervention, notes Shyam G Menon.

A CAS for bullishness?

A CAS for bullishness?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2003

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Why KKR Bought Starc, SRH Cummins, MI Coetzee, GT Johnson...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.' 'You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or setting a target.' 'It is going to be the fast bowlers because at how many venues have you seen spinners bowling the death overs?'

Okoro at large after assaulting scribe

Okoro at large after assaulting scribe

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

An electronic media sports journalist, on Thursday, had to bear the brunt of irate Mohamaddan Sporting players who have not been paid by the club for months, as their Nigerian recruit and club captain Mike Okoro assaulted the 40-year-old scribe who is now being treated at a hospital with multiple injuries.

ODI World Cup Schedule: Another date change for Pakistan?

ODI World Cup Schedule: Another date change for Pakistan?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

CAB requested ICC recce team about concerns raised by local security agencies with regards to World Cup match between Pakistan and England on November 12 coinciding with Kali Puja.

Govt orders ISPs to block 67 pornographic websites following court orders

Govt orders ISPs to block 67 pornographic websites following court orders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The government has ordered internet companies to block 67 pornographic websites following court orders and for violating the new IT rules that were issued in 2021.

Maharashtra CM gives clean chit to ministers

Maharashtra CM gives clean chit to ministers

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh Friday gave a clean chit to the two ministers whose names have figured in the taped conversation between criminals.

Online gaming cos won't be able to bet: MoS IT

Online gaming cos won't be able to bet: MoS IT

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Online gaming companies will not be allowed to engage in betting on the outcome of games under the principle laid in draft rules, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Monday. The minister said that as of now, all permissible online gaming will need to be registered with a self-regulatory organisation that will be accountable to the online gaming rules.

What is the right age to join social media sites?

What is the right age to join social media sites?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Facebook and Twitter now restrict users below the age of 13 from signing up on their platforms. LinkedIn doesn't provide its services to children below the age of 16.

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Leaked CoWIN data is from past breach, no direct theft, claims govt

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

While asserting that the CoWIN portal is completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy, it said an internal exercise has been initiated to review the existing security measures of CoWIN.

Pesticides in cola: Govt takes serious note

Pesticides in cola: Govt takes serious note

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Government said on Monday it was treating the issue of pesticides in soft drinks with 'utmost seriousness' and would take all steps to ensure the safety of consumers.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Army denies Al Qaeda presence in J&K

Army denies Al Qaeda presence in J&K

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

He also ruled out Al Qaeda's relations with militant groups operating in Jammu and Kashmir.

GACs to have wider scope, will hear all types of grievance appeals

GACs to have wider scope, will hear all types of grievance appeals

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

MeitY had stated there was a need to set up GACs as grievance officers hired by the platforms often did not address issues satisfactorily.

Gadgets Can Ruin Relationships!

Gadgets Can Ruin Relationships!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Focus on building closer connections with your partner by speaking more frequently without electronics in the room to get the most out of chats., advises Sybil Shiddell, country manager-India for Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Veteran journalist Vinod Dua passes away

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Vinod Dua was a Hindi broadcast journalism pioneer with stints in Doordarshan and NDTV.

Stop social media campaign: EC to DMK chief Karunanidhi

Stop social media campaign: EC to DMK chief Karunanidhi

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The action by the Commission, which wanted the explanation from the DMK president by Tuesday evening, came on a complaint from the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's Information Technology wing. Tamil Nadu goes to polls on Monday.

Venkaiah Naidu takes ethics class for journalists

Venkaiah Naidu takes ethics class for journalists

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

The Union Information and Broadcasting minister also said the well-being of the country and society should be kept in mind before broadcasting or publishing any news, and stressed that news and views should not be mixed.

Meteor shower? Bright lights in sky seen from Maharashtra, MP

Meteor shower? Bright lights in sky seen from Maharashtra, MP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Experts speculated that they could be either meteorites entering the Earth's atmosphere or the pieces of rocket boosters which fall off after a satellite launch.

Staged TV 'exposes': Time for regulations?

Staged TV 'exposes': Time for regulations?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Knowing the pitfalls, some of the leading channels have decided to jointly work out a code of ethics to prevent recurrence of such cases.

Lewd MMS row: Baazee CEO arrested

Lewd MMS row: Baazee CEO arrested

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

The MMS had allegedly been put on the website of Bazee.com for sale.

Govt to resolve public grievances in 30 days, prioritise urgent matters

Govt to resolve public grievances in 30 days, prioritise urgent matters

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Besides, it has been decided that a complaint received from a citizen will not be closed until an appeal filed against it is disposed of.

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

How Young Doctors Fought For A Child's Life Mid-Air

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The child's mom continued to sob and pray. The Vistara staff was valiantly standing by offering as much assistance as they were capable of.

WATCH! Kohli speaks on India-Pakistan frenzy

WATCH! Kohli speaks on India-Pakistan frenzy

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Win or lose, tournament won't end with Sunday's game: Kohli on World Cup clash with Pakistan

Pawar denies links with Telgi

Pawar denies links with Telgi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday dismissed reports about his links with multi-crore stamp paper scam accused Abdul Karim Telgi saying the utternaces of a criminal could not be trusted.