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Scribe named in Facebook executive's complaint files FIR against her

Scribe named in Facebook executive's complaint files FIR against her

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Three persons, identified as Ankhi Das from New Delhi, Ram Sahu from Mungeli (Chhattisgarh) and Vivek Sinha from Indore (Madhya Pradesh), were booked.

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the new year be careful online as there are many scamsters lurking in the cloud, warns A Ganesh Nadar after twice escaping being scammed.

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Reliance Jio and Facebook will look to use WhatsApp for delivering goods from local neighbourhood kirana stores to consumers before expanding collaboration in education and healthcare sector, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said soon after announcing the mega Rs 43,574 -crore deal. "All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc," he said in a short video message posted on the group's social media handles.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

India to become 2nd largest economy in Asia by 2030: S&P Global

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

India, the world's fifth largest economy in the world, is likely to overtake Japan to become the world's third-largest economy with a GDP of $7.3 trillion by 2030, S&P Global Market Intelligence said in its latest issue of PMI. After two years of rapid economic growth in 2021 and 2022, the Indian economy has continued to show sustained strong growth during the 2023 calendar year. India's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 6.2-6.3 per cent in the fiscal year ending in March 2024, being the fastest-growing major economy this fiscal year.

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

'Only A Very Rich Man Can Stand For Elections'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'All my wealth I earned in the US. It is all money earned transparently. I have paid all taxes.'

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Sandberg is also expected to meet developers at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad.

Disney's 518 million cricket frenzy sets streaming records

Disney's 518 million cricket frenzy sets streaming records

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Disney had bought digital and streaming rights to show the ICC's tournaments in India

'In three years, we want to reach 1 million direct outlets'

'In three years, we want to reach 1 million direct outlets'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'Our target will come from rural areas as there are more outlets there.'

India a key source for future growth: Facebook

India a key source for future growth: Facebook

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Social networking giant Facebook, which plans to raise USD five billion through an IPO, has said India is a key source for its future growth and its user base in the country has more than doubled in the past one year.

Anju from India becomes Fatima, weds her Pak FB friend

Anju from India becomes Fatima, weds her Pak FB friend

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The 34-year-old Indian woman was staying at her 29-year-old Pakistani friend Nasrullah's home in the Upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. They became friends on Facebook in 2019.

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Delhi court stays proceedings against Facebook, Google

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

Citing denial of assistance from United States authorities, a Delhi court on Monday said the proceedings against 13 websites, including Facebook and Google, are "stayed" in a complaint case which accused them of promoting class enmity and undermining national integrity.

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

With one million users in Brazil, and 35,000 here in India within three weeks -- are we going to witness an encore from Orkut Bykkkten?

Facebook open to solar plane-based internet services in India

Facebook open to solar plane-based internet services in India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Facebook is now attempting to make truce with telecom operators through its programme.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

The existing double taxation avoidance agreements will not be covered by the proposed change, implying that in order to tax Facebook, Google and the like, India will require to renegotiate tax treaties.

Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Facebook Inc is launching an open platform for online content and application developers to join its Internet.org service.

Facebook backs India's stand, will remove hate content

Facebook backs India's stand, will remove hate content

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Comprehending the gravity of the situation, Facebook's stern warning to its users comes in the wake of the Indian government bringing to its notice the posting of contents, including inflammatory matters and doctored pictures and videos to create social unrest in the country

Facebook launches Lite in India to tap users with slow net

Facebook launches Lite in India to tap users with slow net

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Globally, Facebook has 1.4 billion people on its network.

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Historic India Club in London announces closure after losing legal battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Proprietors Yadgar Marker and his daughter Phiroza launched a "Save India Club" appeal as they fought to keep it going but have now announced its impending closure.

Yet another jolt to BRS as second MP joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Yet another jolt to BRS as second MP joins BJP ahead of LS polls

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

After the BRS lost the assembly elections recently, a number of its leaders quit the party to join the BJP or the Congress, which is in power in the state now.

Quit Facebook, be happier?

Quit Facebook, be happier?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

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FSSAI launches probe into MDH and Everest products

FSSAI launches probe into MDH and Everest products

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has commissioned a quality check on MDH and Everest products. This follows complaints that several popular spice mixes of the two leading brands contained traces of ethylene oxide more than the permissible levels, official sources said. This move by FSSAI comes after Hong Kong and Singapore recalled variants of the two masala majors' products in their countries.

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

'Rahul is not my enemy nor am I his enemy'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

'Rahul Gandhi is the face of the INDIA alliance. If he contests against a BJP candidate and defeats her/him, it will send a strong message.'

Why Was I Prevented From Taking On Modi?

Why Was I Prevented From Taking On Modi?

Rediff.com21 May 2024

'Those who feared that I would have run one hell of a campaign targeting the most powerful people in India snatched away my democratic right from me.' 'I will expose these democracy-killers.'

Facebook bug makes Indian researchers richer!

Facebook bug makes Indian researchers richer!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Facebook on Friday said it has paid Rs 4.84 crore (Rs 48.4 million) to researchers in India as part of its bug bounty programme, the most paid till date by the world's largest social networking platform.

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Ram temple in Canada defaced with pro-Khalistan slogans, India lodges protest

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A prominent Hindu temple in Canada has been defaced by 'Khalistani extremists' with anti-India graffiti in an apparent hate crime, prompting the Indian mission in Toronto to condemn the incident and urge Canadian authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators.

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Where Does Superstar Vijay Go From Here?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

A new entrant, whether a popular actor or not, has not been able to sweep the polls, as their fans had hoped for. Given a proven pattern, it should hold true for Vijay as well. Or, something drastically has to happen between now and 2026, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

'Huge demand for life insurance products in India'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'As our per capita income increases and various demographic segments emerge, the need for various kinds of protection and risk covers will become even more explicit.'

Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Muizzu's pro-China party secures 'super majority' in parliamentary polls

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's party secured a 'supermajority' in Parliament by winning over 60 seats in Sunday's crucial parliamentary election, seen as a litmus test for the pro-Beijing politician whose policies are being closely watched by both India and China amidst regional power dynamics.

Expect the unexpected from captain Dhoni in IPL 2024

Expect the unexpected from captain Dhoni in IPL 2024

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

Rayudu, who will be making his debut as commentator during IPL 2024, added that Dhoni is unlikely to promote himself up the order and would rather give opportunity to a youngster.

Facebook has company in India

Facebook has company in India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Investors in many Indian companies would have a sense of deja vu after Facebook's public issue turned into a Wall Street debacle. For, over the past five years, Indian markets have been witness to many such breathlessly hyped Initial Public Offers (IPOs) which crashed in an equally spectacular way on the listing day and never recovered.

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Bahubali Wives Charge Up Bihar Contest

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The RJD has fielded six women candidates, some of them are wives of bahubalis.

How parties use WhatsApp as go to campaign medium

How parties use WhatsApp as go to campaign medium

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

In the run-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political parties are extensively using social media to propagate their achievements and seek support from voters.

Facebook in talks for its first acquisition in India

Facebook in talks for its first acquisition in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Being facilitated by iSpirt, deal likely to be announced in weeks

'Make in India' Facebook page adds 1 member every 3 seconds

'Make in India' Facebook page adds 1 member every 3 seconds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Make in India has seen an overwhelming response on its digital platforms like Facebook and Twitter since its launch just 3 months ago.

Butter chicken's origin: Delhi restaurant moves HC against rival over remarks

Butter chicken's origin: Delhi restaurant moves HC against rival over remarks

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Justice Sanjeev Narula asked the proprietors of Moti Mahal to submit an affidavit, affirming their effort to distance themselves from the statement in articles that have been published.

Facebook to make political ads more transparent

Facebook to make political ads more transparent

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

'Advertisers will be prohibited from running political ads -- electoral or issue-based -- until they are authorised,' Facebook said

Even Oppn believes NDA will return to power: Modi

Even Oppn believes NDA will return to power: Modi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Modi underlined his commitment to taking strict action against the corrupt amid criticism by opposition parties that probe agencies were used by his government to target their leaders.

Facebook user base soars to 50 million in India

Facebook user base soars to 50 million in India

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Facebook has said its user base in India has grown from 8 million in 2010 to 50 million now and most of the people access the site through mobile phones, prompting it rethink its model.