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Coolie No 1: What Varun has in common with Rahul Gandhi

Coolie No 1: What Varun has in common with Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Just as Rahul wants to ride on his family's history in politics, Varun Dhawan hopes he can ride on daddy David Dhawan's successful shoulders, observes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Playing only his second junior Grand Slam, 17-year-old won 7-5, 6-3

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Can social media turn fortunes of a political party?

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Digital campaigns compared to billboards or even print ads not only have the power to reach wider audiences but also reduce the campaign costs. The focus on social media by political parties at election time, therefore, is hardly misplaced.

Ganguly turns 47! Wish the legend on his birthday

Ganguly turns 47! Wish the legend on his birthday

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Sourav Ganguly celebrates his 47th birthday, on Monday, many Indian cricketers flooded the social-media with wishes for the veteran.

US prez's anniversary message to Michelle is too sweet

US prez's anniversary message to Michelle is too sweet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

On Monday, the US president and his wife celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary and the US president celebrated the special milestone by giving his lovely wife not one, but three sweet shout-outs on social media.

Adorable pictures of filmi daddies and their kids

Adorable pictures of filmi daddies and their kids

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Happy Father's day, daddies!

When connectivity connects...

When connectivity connects...

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

How did people with less education than me and my several degrees navigate the Internet with such ease, asks Geetanjali Krishna.

Nusrat Jahan dances, plays 'dhaak' during Durga Puja

Nusrat Jahan dances, plays 'dhaak' during Durga Puja

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Dressed in traditional clothes, the couple offered prayers to Goddess Durga and also played dhaak, a musical instrument, as part of Durga Ashtami celebrations on Monday.

Deepika, Katrina, Lisa: Who's got the sexiest abs?

Deepika, Katrina, Lisa: Who's got the sexiest abs?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Get ready to give yourself some #fitnessgoals

'I don't need to provide any character certificate'

'I don't need to provide any character certificate'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'If I am going in a car and a dog barks, I am not going to stop my car and give any attention to it.'

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Subhash K Jha remembers the dear departed.

Google new features promise better privacy tools

Google new features promise better privacy tools

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The company said this new approach allows developers to train artificial intelligence models without the user data leaving the device, while allowing it to do more with less data.

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

'World has changed thanks to Salman Khan'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'If you are dark, you can't be a hero.' 'If you have curly hair, you can't be a hero.' 'If you were muscular, you had to become a fighter.' 'Today if you are muscular, you can be a hero.' 'Salman Khan made being muscular fashionable.'

This artist creates hair-raising designs!

This artist creates hair-raising designs!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

An Ivory Coast woman has become 'insta-famous' for her hair-raising, creative designs! Laetitia Ky, a fashion designer and as she states herself -- an art addict, has been making waves on Instagram after releasing her a photo series in which she transforms her hair into all kinds of shapes to express her mind. She has moulded her thick, dreaded coif into all sorts of objects -- from a Christmas tree to a birthday cake, earning her thousands and thousands of followers on social media. Check out some of her kooky designs.

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Google to comply with India's IT rules, says Pichai

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Google is committed to complying with local laws and engages constructively with governments as they scrutinise and adopt regulatory frameworks to keep pace with the fast evolving technology landscape, its CEO Sundar Pichai said on Thursday.

India sees 15 per cent rise in football followers, says report

India sees 15 per cent rise in football followers, says report

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Data and measurement company Nielsen Sports which ranked 30 countries according to the percentage of the population who described themselves as interested in football, showed that UAE tops list of soccer crazy nations.

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some options for you, folks!

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out when play begins next week, not on the Caja Magica's three red dust courts, but on gaming consoles.

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

North Macedonia ask UEFA to probe Austria's Arnautovic's goal celebration during their Euro 2020 match on Sunday. The 32-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans but denied he had using racist language towards them.

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Just like Akshay Kumar: How to be fit at 30, 40 and 50

Just like Akshay Kumar: How to be fit at 30, 40 and 50

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Yes, you can still eat parathas and desserts! This and more of Akshay Kumar's fitness secrets.

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?

Bollywood's Magical Mehendi Moments

Bollywood's Magical Mehendi Moments

Rediff.com7 May 2018

It's #Throwback Mehendi Monday!

Internet Trouble

Internet Trouble

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

'Is the tech wonder of our times headed for trouble?' asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

PHOTO: Anushka spins magic in black!

PHOTO: Anushka spins magic in black!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

'The question that will keep haunting us is: 'Why?''

'The question that will keep haunting us is: 'Why?''

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

'I simply cannot believe that Sushant has taken such a step. He was such a lively boy who inspired others through his zest for life.'

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

First it was called content-led commerce. Then it came to be known as influencer-led commerce. And its latest iteration is creator economy. This evolution of the terminology for online personas impacting buying decisions -- through blogs, memes, bite-sized videos, and podcasts -- has happened over the past five to seven years.

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Shrina Kurani Is Running For Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Indian-American engineer-entrepreneur Shrina Kurani challenges a 30-year Republican veteran in a US Congressional race in a district that is predominantly white.

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them -- specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter -- we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,' Twitter said in a statement on Friday.

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'.

9 social media mistakes job seekers must AVOID

9 social media mistakes job seekers must AVOID

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

This is the best social media advice you can ever get!

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Virus Made Us Love the Internet Again

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The wave of enthusiasm for digital technology had faded as we'd grown more and more worried about what smartphones and social media were doing to society and to us as individuals. Now that switchback ride between hopes for the technology and fear of it seemed to have taken us on another upward path, as the virus made us fall back in love with it. Read on for an intriguing excerpt from Rory Cellan-Jones's Always On: Hope And Fear In The Social Smartphone Era.

Why Indians are upset with Kim Kardashian again

Why Indians are upset with Kim Kardashian again

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The reality star wore a maang tikka with a white gown to a church service and Tweeple lost it.

This Microsoft employee chased fitness with a 9-5 job

This Microsoft employee chased fitness with a 9-5 job

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

US-based Tanvi who lost her flab and got fit in just 100 weeks is now inspiring others to lead a healthy lifestyle.

PHOTOS: How sports stars ring in New Year...

PHOTOS: How sports stars ring in New Year...

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Sports stars around the world joined in the celebrations of the New Year and took to social media to wish their fans and followers a Happy New Year.

This blue-eyed Pakistani chaiwalla is giving us major feels!

This blue-eyed Pakistani chaiwalla is giving us major feels!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Meet Arshad Khan, a teenager from Kohat district, who had been making tea at the Itwar Bazaar for three months. A random Instagram snap by photographer Jiah Ali thrusted Khan into the limelight and ever since that moment, he's become every girl's dream boy and by looking at him, we agree.

Manchester City win record-equalling fourth straight League Cup

Manchester City win record-equalling fourth straight League Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Aymeric Laporte's late header sealed a deserved 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur

Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter account gets hacked

Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter account gets hacked

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

On Mark Zuckerberg's Pinterest, the new title was "Hacked by OurMine Team."

Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina does sexy striptease

Ronaldo's girlfriend Irina does sexy striptease

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Russian beauty Irina Shayk recently gave a post Christmas treat by performing a steamy striptease.

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.