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Google, FaceBook, Microsoft visit Startup Village

Google, FaceBook, Microsoft visit Startup Village

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

They wanted to learn about the set-up and support entrepreneur there.

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Amazon, Jio, Facebook, Star, Sony in IPL fray

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'The IPL is by the biggest sports property in the country and having it will give any digital video player an edge.'

IUML leader draws flak over Ram Temple remark

IUML leader draws flak over Ram Temple remark

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

The IUML is a major ally of the Opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala and an influential political party among the Muslim community.

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Soon, there will be no 'foreign' troops in Maldives: Muizzu

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

President Mohamed Muizzu on Wednesday said by bolstering the defence capabilities of the Maldives, the country will soon reach a point where there is no 'foreign' military presence, weeks after he sought the withdrawal of Indian defence personnel from the archipelago nation.

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.

When Mary Met Bholaa

When Mary Met Bholaa

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

There was a sprinkling of warmth and respect when former World boxing champion MC Mary Kom bumped into Bollywood star Ajay Devgn at an airport on Friday.

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Professor Daniel Miller is one of team of eight ethnographic researchers based at University College London who are working on a study across seven countries including India, China, Brazil and the UK to examine social media trends.

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

'Mission to abrogate Article 370 is one of the most intelligent missions in Indian history'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'I was emotional when the decision took place on August 5, 2019.' 'I made the film with clear intentions of projecting the truth.'

Vistara hits air pocket; to cut 25-30 flights daily

Vistara hits air pocket; to cut 25-30 flights daily

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Facing disruptions due to non-availability of crew, Vistara on Sunday announced reducing 10 per cent of its capacity or 25-30 flights daily and most of the cancellations are in the domestic network as the Tata Group airline strives to stabilise operations. The full-service carrier is to operate over 300 flights daily in the ongoing summer schedule and witnessed significant disruptions earlier this week as many pilots reported sick, resulting in cancellations of flights. "We are carefully scaling back our operations by around 25-30 flights per day, i.e. roughly 10 per cent of the capacity we were operating.

Facebook has about 50 mn duplicate user accounts

Facebook has about 50 mn duplicate user accounts

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

ocial networking site Facebook has said it is having approximately 50 million duplicate accounts besides 22 million of misclassified and undesirable accounts.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Ahead of hosting Modi, Facebook rebrands internet.org as Free Basics

Ahead of hosting Modi, Facebook rebrands internet.org as Free Basics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

This is a significant move by Facebook considering the backlash it had from various quarters in India following debates on net neutrality

Maldives' prosecutor general attacked amid political crisis

Maldives' prosecutor general attacked amid political crisis

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Muizzu, considered to be close to China, defeated India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the presidential runoff held in September last year.

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Indian-origin Israeli soldier killed in fighting in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

A 34-year-old Indian-origin Israeli soldier has been killed during fighting in Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip this week, according to the community members.

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.

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Much of the the-foreign-media-is-biased hysteria that we see on social media these days is provoked by the bad press the regime is getting in the West, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Was Modi Worried About Shyam Rangeela?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rangeela's presence in the fray could have been trifle uncomfortable for Modi. He may not have posed an electoral challenge to the prime minister, but Rangeela's public meetings could have seen people flocking, if only to hear him mimic Modi. In a completely Modi-centric election, the presence of a 'rival' -- if only for a smattering of audience at his meetings -- would not have been particularly appreciated by Modi, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author of Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Recipe: Traditional North Indian Jackfruit Pickle, Mango Pickle

Rediff.com15 May 2024

What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?

Ganguly and fly watch Arsenal crush Man United at The Emirates

Ganguly and fly watch Arsenal crush Man United at The Emirates

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal have 10 points from four games with United on six after already losing twice.

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Facebook, ATMs for transferring money? It's instant, safe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

Fund transfer through Facebook is meant for tech-savvy customers.

Aus club cricketer takes six wickets in six balls!

Aus club cricketer takes six wickets in six balls!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

But Morgan turned the match on its head as he got a wicket from each off his six deliveries to bowl out Surfers Paradise for 174. Five batsmen were out for golden ducks.

Nokia Asha 205 has a dedicated Facebook key

Nokia Asha 205 has a dedicated Facebook key

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Nokia has also included 'Slam' feature in Asha 205. Slam allows consumers to share multimedia content like photos, music and video with nearby friends almost instantly.

Kerala CPI-M leader's remark on Muslim headscarf sparks row

Kerala CPI-M leader's remark on Muslim headscarf sparks row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Irked by his remarks, "Samastha", an influential Sunni scholars' body, said the CPI-M's "double standards" have been exposed through this.

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

It is being suggested that apps, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, should share their APIs with each other to ensure there is interoperability, just as it exists across email services.

It's Too Tempting to Call Her Mother India

It's Too Tempting to Call Her Mother India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Kolkata has, yet again, outdone itself when it comes to establishment-defying social commentary through Puja pandals.

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually enduring. Shyam Menon captures the drama of Abhilash Tomy's incredible solo voyage across the world.

E-tailers don't 'like' Facebook axe on unpaid ad campaigns

E-tailers don't 'like' Facebook axe on unpaid ad campaigns

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Indian e-commerce companies in particular have been using their Facebook pages extensively to reach out to as many consumers as possible, apart from paid advertisements.

Why Air India didn't report urinating incident to DGCA

Why Air India didn't report urinating incident to DGCA

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The aggrieved lady had "rescinded" an initial request for action after the two "appeared" to have sorted out the issue.

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta.

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

10 BJP men held for attack on scribe Wagle; Editors Guild condmens incident

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Television visuals showed BJP workers mobbing the car at Khandoji Baba Chowk and vandalising it, resulting in the vehicle's windscreen and side panes getting damaged.

Cong reviews LS poll preparedness in Delhi amid AAP threat to exit INDIA

Cong reviews LS poll preparedness in Delhi amid AAP threat to exit INDIA

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former party chief Rahul Gandhi, who were present at the meeting, asked party leaders to remain united and connected with the people, sources said.

'Unbelievable after six years my mother got bail'

'Unbelievable after six years my mother got bail'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'I was laughing and crying at the same time. Right now, just extremely happy that she will be out and amongst us soon.'

Amazon refuses to appear before JPC on data protection

Amazon refuses to appear before JPC on data protection

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

E-commerce giant Amazon has refused to appear before the Joint Committee of Parliament on the Data Protection Bill on October 28 and this amounts to breach of privilege, panel chairperson and BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi said on Friday.

Acidity Problem? Diabetic Diet? Ask rediffGURUS

Acidity Problem? Diabetic Diet? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Shreya Shah offers expert advice on how you can improve your diet and lifestyle to fight illnesses and lead a healthy, wholesome life.

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

'You Can Feel Buddha's Teaching In Ladakhi Culture'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'I have nostalgia for Ladakhi culture, which is common to both Muslims and Buddhists.' 'It is kind of a Buddhist way of life. You are compassionate and nice to each other.' 'You are good human beings.'

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Why India's Internet Growth Has Stalled

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

In the quarter ending June 2022, the growth of Internet subscribers was less than one per cent of all of 2021.

Airtel pre-paid users can access Facebook in 9 local languages

Airtel pre-paid users can access Facebook in 9 local languages

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

The company said its customers who are Facebook users on the mobile (browser or app) will be able to access Facebook in Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.

Little 'ions' in quest for fun-filled Facebook

Little 'ions' in quest for fun-filled Facebook

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

'Never suited & booted' Little Eye Labs team looking forward to move to the social media giant's California headquarters.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

'What BJP did in Maharashtra they are doing in Punjab!'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'One needs to understand what kind of means the BJP use to bring other party leaders in their party.' 'They are unscrupulous politicians and money plays an important role.'