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War Over Amul's Plans For South India

War Over Amul's Plans For South India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'As long as Amul was coming in with products it was not a problem because it was something value added and with a shelf life.' 'When it gets into the local market by procuring locally, it cuts into the market-share of local cooperatives.'

Ishant's sweet birthday wish for his wife

Ishant's sweet birthday wish for his wife

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

Pratima is a basketball player who has represented India and Delhi.

4 Kerala PSUs part of India's first solar exploration mission Aditya-L1

4 Kerala PSUs part of India's first solar exploration mission Aditya-L1

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

As India's first solar exploration satellite reached space, four Kerala public sector undertakings, including Keltron, have reason to be delighted as they too have contributed to this achievement by the country. Various products indigenously developed and manufactured by the four PSUs - Keltron, Steel and Industrial Forgings Limited (SIFL), Travancore Cochin Chemicals (TCC) and Kerala Automobiles Ltd (KAL) - have been used in the Aditya L1 mission. This milestone achieved by the PSUs was highlighted by state Industries Minister P Rajeev in a Facebook post.

After Facebook, Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,656 cr in Ambani's Jio Platforms

After Facebook, Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,656 cr in Ambani's Jio Platforms

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The deal, as well as some other strategic and financial investments in works, will help Ambani cut debt at RIL.

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

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.

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.

Air India modifies alcohol policy after urination episodes

Air India modifies alcohol policy after urination episodes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

According to the revised policy, guests should not be permitted to drink alcohol unless served by the cabin crew and that the cabin crew be attentive to identifying guests that might be consuming their own alcohol.

PMO India Facebook page gets over a million 'likes' in 4 days

PMO India Facebook page gets over a million 'likes' in 4 days

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

In just about four days of its launch, the official Facebook page of the Prime Minister's Office has attracted over 1.1 million 'likes'. The cover photo on the Facebook page of PMO India shows 63-yead-old Narendra Modi at work. He is an avid user of the social media.

As party spends drop, Facebook political ad revenues tapers off

As party spends drop, Facebook political ad revenues tapers off

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The cumulative spends on Google are in excess of Rs 27.4 crore. There have been 14,837 advertisements on Google platforms.

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.

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Modi's Facebook post on May 15 with his mother at his official residence at Delhi's Race Course Road remains on top with 1.6 million likes, 1.2 lakh shares and 34,000 comments.

Why Facebook made WhatsApp free

Why Facebook made WhatsApp free

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

WhatsApp is the factory where data gets collected for Facebook. And, the cost of that data collection is insignificant as against the monetisation happening on the Facebook platform

Banned outfits in Pakistan operate openly on Facebook

Banned outfits in Pakistan operate openly on Facebook

Rediff.com30 May 2017

An examination of some user profiles linked to these banned outfits indicates open support of sectarian and extremist ideology. A few of these profiles have also publicly 'liked' pages and groups related to weapons use and training.

1st group of Indian troops to be sent before March 10: Maldives Prez

1st group of Indian troops to be sent before March 10: Maldives Prez

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The President He said his administration will not allow any State agreements that may compromise the country's sovereignty, The Edition newspaper reported.

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.

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.'

Meta appoints Sandhya Devanathan as India head

Meta appoints Sandhya Devanathan as India head

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Social media giant Meta has appointed Sandhya Devanathan as the vice president of Meta India, the company said.

Net neutrality: Facebook gets an angry call from Trai

Net neutrality: Facebook gets an angry call from Trai

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The social media giant had launched a public campaign to defend its platform.

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

No Indian troops, not even in civilian clothing to remain in Maldives: Prez

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The President stated that due to his government's success in expelling Indian troops from the country, people who spread false rumours, are attempting to twist the situation, a news portal Edition.mv reported.

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.

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Facebook's headquarters in California for a townhall question and answer session on September 27.

Rahul Gandhi visits bike mechanics' workshops in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi visits bike mechanics' workshops in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

Gandhi posted pictures of his interaction with the mechanics on Facebook and wrote: "Learning from the hands that turn the wrenches, and keep the wheels of Bharat moving."

Government serves notice to Facebook over data leak, privacy breach concerns

Government serves notice to Facebook over data leak, privacy breach concerns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The ministry has raised five questions in all including whether the personal data of Indian voters and users has been compromised by Cambridge Analytica or any other downstream entity in any manner.

Meta India executive Manish Chopra resigns, fourth major exit in 6 months

Meta India executive Manish Chopra resigns, fourth major exit in 6 months

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Meta's director and head of partnerships in India Manish Chopra has quit the company. He joined the social media giant in January 2019. Chopra took to LinkedIn to announce his departure. However, he will help in the transition over the next few weeks. "The recent months have been trying times for everyone in so many ways.

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.

'Jio strongest telecom brand in India'

'Jio strongest telecom brand in India'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio is India's strongest telecom brand in India, ahead of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Ltd, according to brand intelligence and data insights company TRA. TRA, formerly Trust Research Advisory, in its 'India's Most Desired Brands 2022' ranked companies according to their brand strength. Reliance Jio topped the telecom category, followed by Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea Ltd and BSNL.

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.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'If the platform is public, then every Indian regardless of his ideology and commitment has got the right to convey his view'

Shami's wife slams Facebook for blocking account, deleting posts

Shami's wife slams Facebook for blocking account, deleting posts

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan, who has accused her husband of torture and having extra-marital affairs, slammed social networking site Facebook for blocking her account.

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Internal documents at Facebook show "a struggle with misinformation, hate speech and celebrations of violence" in India, the company's biggest market, with researchers at the social media giant pointing out that there are groups and pages "replete with inflammatory and misleading anti-Muslim content" on its platform, US media reports have said.

WhatsApp to share user's phone numbers with Facebook

WhatsApp to share user's phone numbers with Facebook

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Messaging service WhatsApp has updated its global privacy policy, under which it will now share phone numbers of users with its parent company, Facebook.

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Maldives govt takes impeachment rule revision to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

The attorney general's office filed the case on Sunday, the same day when clashes broke out in the House between pro-government MPs and opposition lawmakers following differences over the approval of four members of his cabinet.

Meme time: TRAI-ing times for Modi at Facebook

Meme time: TRAI-ing times for Modi at Facebook

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

What really transpired when Modi went to Facebook HQ last September.

'What a rollercoaster! Proud of the run I had'

'What a rollercoaster! Proud of the run I had'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'Disappointed to not get over the line today, but also very proud of the run I had.'

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.

Facebook gives benefits worth $20 mn to Indian developers

Facebook gives benefits worth $20 mn to Indian developers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Social networking giant Facebook has distributed benefits worth $20 million to developers in India, its second largest market globally to help them build and monetise apps.

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Inside India's new Digital Personal Data Protection framework

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

A new law that defines how companies should process users' data came into force with the President giving assent to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act passed by Parliament in the just-concluded monsoon session. The law arms individuals with greater control over their data while allowing companies to transfer users' data abroad for processing, except to nations and territories restricted by the Centre through notification. It also gives the government power to seek information from firms and issue directions to block content.

Sports Ministry takes tough stance, suspends new WFI

Sports Ministry takes tough stance, suspends new WFI

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Ministry declared that the WFI had demonstrated a clear disregard for established rules and regulations.