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PIX: Sunny, Aamir's day out

PIX: Sunny, Aamir's day out

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

A look at the day in pictures.

Priya Prakash Varrier: The girl internet is crushing over right now

Priya Prakash Varrier: The girl internet is crushing over right now

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

A million followers on Instagram in less than a day...can you beat that?

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

How a food delivery guy became an Internet HERO

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Zomato executive Pathikrit Saha delivers cancelled food orders to underprivileged and needy kids in and around Kolkata, putting a smile on their faces.

The IPL jackpot: What will Sony do after Star's win?

The IPL jackpot: What will Sony do after Star's win?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Sony's estimated profit on IPL over 10 years is 2,500 crore. Why didn't it fight tooth & nail to keep the rights?

UP gets cyber savvy

UP gets cyber savvy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Uttar Pradesh is getting the cyber savvy to attract investment in the state with an advanced single-window online clearance system, 'Nivesh Mitra'. Interestingly, the suite will also be integrated and linked with social networking sites viz. Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn given their popularity, reach and impact.

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

A Wedding Dress Bank for the Poor

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

'You will never be able to do any work for society if you wait to make enough money.'

Issues young Indians face today

Issues young Indians face today

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

From parental pressures to lack of values and absence of heroes to look up to; students, teachers, psychologist and career counsellors tell us just what issues dog Indian youth today.

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

PCB complains to ICC over 'Mauka Mauka' commercial

PCB complains to ICC over 'Mauka Mauka' commercial

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The ICC mandarins have had a quiet word with the broadcasters and told them about PCB's objections with regard to the TVC.

De-friending, RTing, Hashtag: Hep online lingo!

De-friending, RTing, Hashtag: Hep online lingo!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Don't know the difference between De-friending, RTing, Hashtag and Facebook Whale? We give you a lowdown on the hottest phrases that are fast becoming the lingua franca of Young India.

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Social media teams ensure there is something new around the movie every few days and as the release date nears, every few hours.

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

From conserving water to fighting for the rights of the disabled, the seven women who were given access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts have made significant contribution in various fields.

'We should not think just about ourselves'

'We should not think just about ourselves'

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Every morning, when I had to step out, my wife would cry.' 'I would tell her that if I don't do it, many people will suffer; many people would die.'

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

The Web can rest in peace now!

The Web can rest in peace now!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Over the past few years, the Internet savvy population has moved from the wide-open Web to semiclosed platforms. It's a whole new world sans HTML.

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Personnel of Kerala police and the forest department's Crime Investigation Team, probing the incident which triggered widespread outrage especially on social media, visited the spot and collected evidence, he said, assuring that all concerns raised will not go in vain and justice will prevail and the culprits brought to book.

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Two umpires banned, four investigated over corruption - ITF

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Two tennis umpires were banned, one for life, last year for breaches of the sport's code of conduct for officials, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday. Four other umpires are under investigation by the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), the London-based world ruling body for the sport said in a statement. In January, tennis was rocked by a report by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News that said 16 players who have been ranked in the top 50 had been repeatedly flagged to the TIU over suspicions they had thrown matches in the past decade. Tennis authorities rejected allegations that evidence of match-fixing had been suppressed or had not been properly investigated.

What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

The protector of women from breast cancer

The protector of women from breast cancer

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

'Having dedicated my life towards improving breast healthcare in my motherland. I shall continue to work with rock-solid determination following this "chosen" path.'

Helping the Poor through Aarthik Qurbani

Helping the Poor through Aarthik Qurbani

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

Over the last decade, individual Muslims have started breaking from the tradition of sacrificing animals on Bakra Eid, motivated by the thought that the considerable amount spent on buying and sacrificing animals would be put to better use for the community's welfare, specially education.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

'Rajinikanth will establish a new benchmark in politics'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'People will vote for Rajinikanth without expecting any money.'

'Kumbh is the greatest show on Earth'

'Kumbh is the greatest show on Earth'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

'No other country other than India can do it on this scale.'

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

With Aero, Adobe bets on a game-changer for AR

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Project Aero will enable creative executives and developers to design AR experiences and new forms of immersive content. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow. But, what makes it special is that for the first time users will be able to design an end-to-end AR experiences with little or no technical knowhow.

Meet the man who has lived alone on an island for 28 years

Meet the man who has lived alone on an island for 28 years

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Mauro Morandi, a 79-year-old, lives alone on the beautiful Isle of Budelli in Italy's Maddalena archipelago. He's called this slice of paradise his own since 1989, when he departed mainland Italy.

Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win

Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

People are taking to Twitter to protest peacefully, via a movement called #TwitterBlackout. They are changing their profile pictures to a blank black square. Some of them are also tweeting hopeful messages of support to the people that feel particularly vulnerable now that Trump, whose campaign was marked by divisive rhetoric, has won the White House.

FB Messenger: Not 'appening enough?

FB Messenger: Not 'appening enough?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

It was only in April that the social networking giant announced the move to a separate app.

How not to let social media ruin your love life

How not to let social media ruin your love life

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Don't follow your ex. Ask before posting pictures.

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Heard about Goa's Gaur Army?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Football fans in Goa are shaking off their sussegado and becoming an animated, raucous, even belligerent lot.

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

'Salman Khan and his family sabotaged my career'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

'Salman Khan family is the head of this venomous serpent.'

A mother's response to her son being gay

A mother's response to her son being gay

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Arnab Nandy's post about coming out of the closet and how his parents celebrated the Section 377 verdict has gone viral.

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

Rediff.com18 May 2021

With the changes in the workplace, in-demand skills, flexibility and being tech-savvy will help you save your job.

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Four Moms Take On Kareena Kapoor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

What can Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor tell you about being pregnant that you didn't already know about?

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Breastfeeding controversy: Case filed against magazine, model

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The case has been posted for hearing on March 16.

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Travelling solo? You must inspect your room first

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Safety and security are important factors when it comes to looking for lodging and accommodation, says Sagar Panchal.

Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

US President Barack Obama has posted a Buzzfeed video with the help of a selfie stick to promote his signature healthcare policy.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Mumbai Rains: Gurdwaras, Ganpati pandals, Mumbaikars offer shelter

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Social media helps #RainHosts come to the rescue of those stuck in every part of the island city.

Run Dutee Run!

Run Dutee Run!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'For years we train for the Olympics and when we are this close, how can we stop training?'