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The Twins Who Scored Identical Marks In MBBS Exam

The Twins Who Scored Identical Marks In MBBS Exam

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Twins Rahin and Riba Hafezji chose books over social media and scored identical marks in their MBBS final exam.

Facebook rewards 10-year-old Finnish boy for hacking Instagram

Facebook rewards 10-year-old Finnish boy for hacking Instagram

Rediff.com4 May 2016

A 10-year-old Finnish boy has received a $10,000 reward from Mark Zuckerberg for spotting a bug in Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram, becoming the youngest hacker to receive a cash reward from the social media giant for hacking its own products.

Applying For US Visa? Clean Your Social Media First

Applying For US Visa? Clean Your Social Media First

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Delete posts that are offensive, political, divisive, or just plain immature, counsels Dr Karan Gupta.

'There Are Days When I Feel Defeated'

'There Are Days When I Feel Defeated'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'I talk to college friends who are not in the creative industry. They are running start-ups and companies.' 'They're going through similar things. There is a lot of competition and stress for people.'

'More Than Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Is Mr Passionate'

'More Than Mr Perfectionist, Aamir Is Mr Passionate'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Aamir is really competitive. I feel that also keeps him young.'

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

MPs watching Facebook Trump ban

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

MPs asked if the platforms have the right to take down or suspend accounts.

'OTT Has Become Desi Porn'

'OTT Has Become Desi Porn'

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'This kind of content will destroy our culture.'

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Kanimozhi Karunanidhi-led delegation is visiting five European nations to garner support for India's campaign against cross-border terrorism.

Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen In Masoom 2

Manoj Bajpayee, Nithya Menen In Masoom 2

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Masoom 2 will also feature Shabana Azmi and Naseeruddin Shah.

WhatsApp brings ads to Channels, Status features

WhatsApp brings ads to Channels, Status features

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

After the success of bringing businesses to WhatsApp, Meta - its parent - is now introducing ads and subscriptions to Status and Channels under the Updates tab of the messaging app, the company said on Monday. This move will further push its monetisation efforts on WhatsApp.

Meet The New Influencers

Meet The New Influencers

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Across the board, brands use influencers like a Bhuvan Bam or Kusha Kapila as the second or third rung of their strategy. The first rung is always a celebrity that has been created outside the Internet, through mainstream media.

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

MX Player Is The Horse To Bet On In OTT Biz

Rediff.com12 May 2025

At 250 million unique visitors a month, MX Player has for long been in the same bracket as YouTube (454 million) and Meta (324 million) in reach.

Nagpur minority leader Fahim Khan booked for sedition

Nagpur minority leader Fahim Khan booked for sedition

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The cyber police in Nagpur have booked local leader Fahim Khan and five others on charges of sedition and spreading misinformation on social media during the violence that erupted in the city on Monday. The department has also sought information from Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube authorities about 230 profiles and requested their blocking.

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

How Scammers Steal Your Money: 5 Red Flags To Watch Out For

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Fraudsters read your mind, weave convincing stories, earn your trust and then vanish with people's savings. Ramalingam Kalirajan reveals five simple tricks that cons use to steal money from you.

Zuckerberg, many other Facebook users losing followers

Zuckerberg, many other Facebook users losing followers

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Several users of Meta's Facebook are complaining losing majority of their followers on the social media platform due to unknown reasons. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has lost over 119 million followers which has brought down his follower count to below 10,000.

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A new cyber fraud known as 'pig butchering scam' or 'investment scam' has emerged, targeting unemployed youths, housewives, students, and needy people who are made to lose large sums of money daily, according to the latest annual report of the Union home ministry.

Watching Reels Can BADLY HARM Your Eyes!

Watching Reels Can BADLY HARM Your Eyes!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Reels may be short, but their impact on eye health can last a lifetime.'

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

ISI, terror groups turn to social media platforms for J-K recruitments

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Once identified, these individuals are drawn into private groups where they are exposed to manipulative content, including fabricated videos depicting atrocities allegedly committed by security forces, the officials said.

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.

Meta And Google Get Ready For Lok Sabha Polls

Meta And Google Get Ready For Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Meta is working closely with the Election Commission. This enables the Commission to flag unlawful content.

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Maestro A R Rahman's sound tips for Mahindra EVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

As auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) became the number two player in the retail passenger vehicle segment for the first time in February, powered by its new launches, the company is setting its sights on technology upgrades.

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The content eligible for review includes posts, status updates, photos, videos, comments, and shares.

Meta acts against 2.29 cr contents by Indians on Facebook, Insta in Nov

Meta acts against 2.29 cr contents by Indians on Facebook, Insta in Nov

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The company took action on over 1.95 crore pieces of content on Facebook and 33.9 lakh pieces of content on Instagram, according to the data shared in the report.

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

'What An Engineer Earns In A Month, We Earn In 2 Hours'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

From Alps To Underwater Vows, Weddings Turn Extravagant & Unique

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

There's clearly no limit to how dramatic a wedding can be.

'Jingle Bellwa' to Bhangra Santa: Christmas carols go desi

'Jingle Bellwa' to Bhangra Santa: Christmas carols go desi

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Santa Claus grooving to a bhangra beat or lip-syncing to a Bhojpuri rendition of 'Jingle Bells', adding in some ha-ha-ha to the classic ho-ho-ho this festive season, are the many amusing, desi versions of Christmas carols.

Consent for sex doesn't mean filming, sharing private moments: HC

Consent for sex doesn't mean filming, sharing private moments: HC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The accused, in the present case, alleged it was a case of a "long friendly relationship" turning sour owing to the woman failing to repay a loan he gave her.

'Plan Rapido's 500-city presence in next two quarters'

'Plan Rapido's 500-city presence in next two quarters'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'We handle close to 3 million rides daily, making us one of the largest players in this segment'

This MP Wants Ban On Online Betting Apps

This MP Wants Ban On Online Betting Apps

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

'The pressure from these betting games, coupled with financial ruin, is becoming unbearable for many, and tragically, some even resort to extreme measures like suicide.'

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'...just be neutral about everything.' 'I will just take life as it comes.'

Facebook planning to change its name

Facebook planning to change its name

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Social media giant Facebook is planning to rebrand the company with a new name next week. As per The Verge, the company is planning to change its name to reflect its focus on building the metaverse, according to a source with direct knowledge of the matter. The name change, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to talk about at the company's annual Connect conference on October 28, but could unveil sooner, is meant to signal the tech giant's ambition to be known for more than social media and all the ills that entail.

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Ahead of India's deadline Facebook says, 'We aim to comply' with rules

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The comments assume significance as social media companies are facing the deadline of May 25 to comply with the new guidelines for digital platforms.

Virat Kohli hits 100M followers on Instagram

Virat Kohli hits 100M followers on Instagram

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Kohli is also the fourth most followed sportsperson on Instagram

Bangladesh's Tamim retires from international cricket again

Bangladesh's Tamim retires from international cricket again

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Bangladesh's veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has announced his retirement from international cricket for the second time.

'America is back': White House website changes

'America is back': White House website changes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The White House website had a new look with the bold banner headline 'America is back' seconds after Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday.

Facebook removes Rahul Gandhi's post over policy violation

Facebook removes Rahul Gandhi's post over policy violation

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

After Twitter, Facebook has removed a content posted by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that identified the family of a nine-year-old victim of alleged rape and murder in Northwest Delhi, saying it violated the social media platform's policies.

What The Mohan Babu-Manoj Feud Is About

What The Mohan Babu-Manoj Feud Is About

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

All is not well between veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu and his son Manchu Manoj.

FAQ: IT Dept Can Check E-mail, WhatsApp

FAQ: IT Dept Can Check E-mail, WhatsApp

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Here's what you must know about the new rule, its implications, and whether it affects taxpayers' rights and privacy.

Divya Seth's Daughter Passes Away

Divya Seth's Daughter Passes Away

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Mihika Shah, actor Divya Seth Shah's daughter and veteran actor Sushma Seth's granddaughter, passed away on Monday in Mumbai.

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Mewar's Royal Vs Royal Battle Continues

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Mahendra Singh, whose death has convulsed the Mewar royal family's succession issues, was himself excluded from the family trust by his father who gave control to the younger son, Arvind Singh. It is this decision that years later has cast a shadow on Vishvaraj Singh's coronation, reports Prakash Bhandari.