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Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Satire should be protected in personality rights cases, X tells HC

Rediff.com7 days ago

Social media platform X argues that satire, fair comment, and public speech should be protected from takedown orders in personality rights cases during a Delhi High Court hearing involving Baba Ramdev's lawsuit.

WhatsApp can't play with citizens' privacy rights: SC

WhatsApp can't play with citizens' privacy rights: SC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The court is hearing appeals against a CCI order imposing a penalty on Meta and WhatsApp.

Reliance investments in AI infra may top $12-15 bn

Reliance investments in AI infra may top $12-15 bn

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries Ltd may spend about $12-15 billion over the next few years on AI infrastructure that could include a giant 1GW data centre, Morgan Stanley said in a report. Ambani had at the company's annual shareholder meeting in August announced a major push into AI through a new subsidiary and strategic partnerships.

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

'We Have Become The Largest Eyewear Brand In Asia'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

'India needs at least 70,000 to 80,000 eyewear stores; our 2,000 stores are just a drop in the ocean.'

Facebook to replace Infosys on Nasdaq 100 from Dec 12

Facebook to replace Infosys on Nasdaq 100 from Dec 12

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Facebook has a market capitalisation of around $29.7 billion and when the company went public its market value was about $104 billion.

PE firm buys shares of Facebook for $120 mn

PE firm buys shares of Facebook for $120 mn

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Private equity firm Elevation Partners has invested $120 million in Facebook Inc by buying shares of the social networking site, a media report said.

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Air India's Crew Killed In Line Of Duty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

All the 12 cabin crew members, including two pilots, on board the ill-fated London-bound Air India flight were killed in the Ahmedabad air crash on Thursday.

Twitter takes on Instagram, Facebook

Twitter takes on Instagram, Facebook

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Twitter's new release came days after Instagram unexpectedly said it would no longer allow Twitter to display Instagram photos.

Amazing IMAGES of Facebook's new headquarters

Amazing IMAGES of Facebook's new headquarters

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at new headquarters of Facebook in California, United States.

Twitter's goal in IPO: To avoid becoming Facebook

Twitter's goal in IPO: To avoid becoming Facebook

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Twitter CFO Mike Gupta grilled banks about how to sidestep the problems that beset Facebook's IPO from start to finish.

Delhi HC rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals over CCI probe

Delhi HC rejects WhatsApp, Facebook appeals over CCI probe

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Delhi high court dismissed the appeals of WhatsApp and Facebook on Thursday against an order rejecting their challenge to a probe ordered by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) into the instant messaging platform's updated privacy policy of 2021.

Jio Platform gets Rs 43,574 cr from Facebook

Jio Platform gets Rs 43,574 cr from Facebook

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Facebook picked 9.99 per cent stake in Jio Platforms at an enterprise value of Rs 4.62 lakh crore.

15 quotes reveal Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg's story

15 quotes reveal Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg's story

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at 15 quotes that define Mark Zuckerberg's life and business.

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Apps from CNN, Elle, Tumblr and Evernote are among half-dozen new apps for Glass unveiled during Google's annual developer conference.

Facebook to buy virtual reality goggles maker for $2 bn

Facebook to buy virtual reality goggles maker for $2 bn

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

The acquisition, which comes hot on the heels of its $19 billion deal for messaging service WhatsApp, marks a big bet by Facebook.

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg to become richer

Facebook IPO: Mark Zuckerberg to become richer

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Facebook Inc's initial public offering will vastly increase the wealth of its 27-year-old co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, leaving him with over $ 1 billion in cash and stocks worth $17.6 billion.

Facebook tests charging users to send certain messages

Facebook tests charging users to send certain messages

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

THe compnay is under pressure from Wall Street to find new sources of revenue and profit.

Facebook IPO: Morgan Stanley makes $100-mn profit

Facebook IPO: Morgan Stanley makes $100-mn profit

Rediff.com24 May 2012

As the lead underwriter responsible for Facebook's IPO, Morgan Stanley, would receive the largest chunk of those profits arising from stabilising Facebook's stock price, the report said citing a person familiar with the matter.

Facebook in talks to buy Whatsapp: Report

Facebook in talks to buy Whatsapp: Report

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The mobile messenger has 1,000 million daily active users globally and delivers about 1 billion messages per day.

Facebook acquires Spool team for its mobile business

Facebook acquires Spool team for its mobile business

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

In its latest talent hiring move, social networking giant Facebook Inc is acquiring the team behind start-up firm Spool in an aim to beef-up its mobile business.

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Facebook expects ad revenues to slow down in current year.

Facebook's NEW phone app, a threat for Google?

Facebook's NEW phone app, a threat for Google?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Facebook Inc on Thursday unveiled its most ambitious attempt yet to enter mobile computing without a phone of its own, introducing a new app that replaces the home screen on some Android smartphones.

Facebook CEO riding high after WhatsApp deal

Facebook CEO riding high after WhatsApp deal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

It's a twist that is sure to have some telecom bosses in Barcelona gritting their teeth.

Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in Q4

Facebook's mobile ad revenue doubles in Q4

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Investors want to see evidence that CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 8-year-old company is delivering on promises to develop a full-fledged mobile advertising business.

Google to start a $1 billion bidding war with Facebook

Google to start a $1 billion bidding war with Facebook

Rediff.com24 May 2013

Maps and navigation services have become a key asset for tech companies as consumers increasingly adopt mobile devices.

Facebook set to bring video ads to news feed

Facebook set to bring video ads to news feed

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

It would be available on both the desktop as well as on mobile phones apps and tablets.

Investors give thumbs up to Facebook for buying WhatsApp

Investors give thumbs up to Facebook for buying WhatsApp

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

There was more interest in the social networking's stock that closed 2.3 per cent higher.

Facebook unveils new friends-based search tool

Facebook unveils new friends-based search tool

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Called the 'graph search', it allows users to search people, places with the social network.

Zuckerberg won't sell Facebook stock for 1 year

Zuckerberg won't sell Facebook stock for 1 year

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Zuckerberg currently holds around 444 million shares of Class B common stock as well as 60 million shares of Class B common stock issuable upon the exercise of an option.

How Facebook plans to offer Internet to people in remote places

How Facebook plans to offer Internet to people in remote places

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Facebook Inc is harnessing satellite, drone and other technology as part of an ambitious and costly effort to beam Internet connectivity to people in underdeveloped parts of the world.

Facebook to face shareholder class actions over IPO

Facebook to face shareholder class actions over IPO

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Facebook is appealing the class certifications, which the Menlo Park, California-based company said are "without merit" and conflict with "well-settled" precedent

Facebook to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion in deal shocker

Facebook to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion in deal shocker

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Facebook Inc will buy fast-growing mobile-messaging startup WhatsApp for $19 billion in cash and stock in a landmark deal that places the world's largest social network closer to the heart of mobile communications and may bring younger users into the fold.

How is Google paying tax but Facebook not: HC asks govt

How is Google paying tax but Facebook not: HC asks govt

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

The Delhi High Court on Friday questioned why Facebook Inc is not paying any service tax when Google is doing so and directed the Centre to file a "better affidavit" on the issue.

Facebook to make its first Indian acquisition

Facebook to make its first Indian acquisition

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Facebook has been working to boost its mobile technology as it focuses on growing revenue from its mobile advertising business.

Net neutrality: India against Facebook's free Internet

Net neutrality: India against Facebook's free Internet

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Programmes offers pared-down web services on mobile phones along with Facebook' s own social network and messaging services cost free

WhatsApp Would Cease To Exist If...

WhatsApp Would Cease To Exist If...

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'As a platform, we are saying, if we are told to break encryption, then WhatsApp goes.'

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The bid by Facebook highlights the company's efforts to accelerate its push into video as it tries to take advertising dollars from television and increase the time people spend on its platform.

Facebook in talks to buy Israel's Waze for $1 billion

Facebook in talks to buy Israel's Waze for $1 billion

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Due diligence is underway after a term sheet was signed.

Facebook says government requests for data continue to rise

Facebook says government requests for data continue to rise

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Governments often request basic subscriber information, IP addresses or account content, including people's posts online

Facebook updates News Feed to accommodate weak connections

Facebook updates News Feed to accommodate weak connections

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

he update is part of an effort by Facebook to get more users.