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Why Facebook and Google are under I-T scanner

Why Facebook and Google are under I-T scanner

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Taxmen have come across instances where global firms - charged a withholding tax of 6 per cent - are underreporting the exact income they earned from an Indian user.

FB, Twitter to help EC check fake news during polls

FB, Twitter to help EC check fake news during polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

'They have all committed that during campaign period, they will not allow anything which is adversely effecting level playing field be allowed on their platforms'

India is the second largest market for Facebook

India is the second largest market for Facebook

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

About 15 lakh small and medium businesses from India are using Facebook to reach out to customers.

Sania Visits Medina Ahead Of Ramzan

Sania Visits Medina Ahead Of Ramzan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

'Allhamdulillah May Allah accept our prayers ...', Sania posted on her Facebook page along with photographs of son Izhan and her family.

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Success in the Lok Sabha polls would help Twitter chart out its growth story in India.

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been arrested in connection with the July 31 Nuh violence case, police said on Friday.

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The social media giant confirmed in a blog post that it has removed the accounts as part of an effort following the riot last week "to protect the conversation on our service from attempts to incite violence, organise attacks, and share deliberately misleading information about the election outcome."

'No Sir': Netizens urge PM not to quit social media

'No Sir': Netizens urge PM not to quit social media

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

The prime minister is one of the most-followed world leaders on social media. He has 53.3 million followers on Twitter, 44 million on Facebook and 35.2 million on Instagram.

Twitter opens Hong Kong office, gains China foothold

Twitter opens Hong Kong office, gains China foothold

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The office will be headed by Twitter executive Peter Greenberger.

'Make in India' Facebook page adds 1 member every 3 seconds

'Make in India' Facebook page adds 1 member every 3 seconds

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Make in India has seen an overwhelming response on its digital platforms like Facebook and Twitter since its launch just 3 months ago.

Tharoor and Pushkar: A Twitter tragedy

Tharoor and Pushkar: A Twitter tragedy

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

'From envy, heartburn and broken hearts to broken marriages, much damage has been done by unintended revelations in the social media. Suspicious partners bring out hidden relationships, which may never have come to light and hell breaks lose in many lives,' warns T P Sreenivasan.

Indian envoy urges citizens in Ukraine to stay calm, mission remains open

Indian envoy urges citizens in Ukraine to stay calm, mission remains open

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In a message to the Indians in Ukraine, Partha Satpathy said the situation is 'highly tense and very uncertain' and it is causing a lot of anxiety.

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Twitter CEO, staff donate $1.5 million to fight Trump visa ban

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and about 1,000 of his colleagues have donated over $1.5 million to a leading rights group that has pledged to fight President Donald Trump's temporary ban on refugees and immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries.

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

With one million users in Brazil, and 35,000 here in India within three weeks -- are we going to witness an encore from Orkut Bykkkten?

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.

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The BJP IT cell has held meetings right down to booth levels and these volunteers have been working for the past six months already.

Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Twitter hit with $124 mn lawsuit over private stock sale

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

In a lawsuit filed in US District Court in Manhattan, Precedo Capital Group Inc and Continental Advisors SA accused Twitter of using the aborted sale as a means to give the money-losing company a $10 billion market valuation and higher IPO price.

Another Akhilesh kin, Cong's 'ladki hoon' poster girl join BJP

Another Akhilesh kin, Cong's 'ladki hoon' poster girl join BJP

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Priyanka Maurya, was the face of the 'Ladki Hoon, Lad Sakti Hoon' campaign of Congress in Uttar Pradesh.

WhatsApp vs BBM: What's hot, what's not!

WhatsApp vs BBM: What's hot, what's not!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A quick comparison of key features for WhatsApp and BBM.

Who gets your FB, Twitter, Insta when you're gone?

Who gets your FB, Twitter, Insta when you're gone?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Have you decided what will happen to your social networking accounts and your digital possessions when you are no more?

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.

Twitter takes first step toward going public

Twitter takes first step toward going public

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Twitter has filed for an initial public offering with US regulators.

Twitter twists to Bollywood's tunes

Twitter twists to Bollywood's tunes

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Amitabh Bachchan is the most popular movie star on the platform.

Sports Shorts: Facebook to livestream UEFA Champions League

Sports Shorts: Facebook to livestream UEFA Champions League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

New Facebook feature will recognise, share users' music, TV shows

New Facebook feature will recognise, share users' music, TV shows

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Facebook, which announced the move in a post on its official blog on Wednesday, is working with streaming music services Spotify, Rdio and Deezer to offer the music previews.

Takeover talk just a rumour, says Twitter CEO

Takeover talk just a rumour, says Twitter CEO

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Twitter chief executive officer Dick Costolo has dismissed as rumour reports that Google and Facebook were in talks of acquiring the micro-blogging site for $10 billion.

15 countries that have most Twitter users

15 countries that have most Twitter users

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

With the company preparing to go public, let's take a look at some of its biggest markets.

'Saeed's Twitter account closed to oblige India'

'Saeed's Twitter account closed to oblige India'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Protesting the closure of its chief Hafiz Saeed's official Twitter account, the Jamaat-ud-Dawah has alleged that the micro-blogging website took the step to oblige India.

Manipur video: FIR over posts alleging RSS' involvement

Manipur video: FIR over posts alleging RSS' involvement

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The picture was posted by some people on social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook.

Jobs: Young Indians depend on social networks

Jobs: Young Indians depend on social networks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Once the turf of GenY, online social networks in India have now become powerful recruiting and job-seeking tools.

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Facebook scandal: Machines shape your opinions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

'Political parties can play up different ideological aspects to fit individual voters.' 'For example, a party may present itself as business-friendly to one individual while it could target another voter by harping on communal fears.'

Young turks latch on to social networking sites

Young turks latch on to social networking sites

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

The low cost in reaching out to customers is what drives the small entrepreneurs to social media, points out independent product designer, Neil Dantas.

Bengaluru executive operated Islamic State's top Twitter account

Bengaluru executive operated Islamic State's top Twitter account

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

An executive living in Bengaluru has been identified has one of the biggest online recruiters of the terror group Islamic State, according the Britain's Channel 4 News.

MP to examine 'intl conspiracy' in Indian woman's Pak visit

MP to examine 'intl conspiracy' in Indian woman's Pak visit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

'The fact that Anju is being welcomed in Pakistan and getting gifts is raising several doubts. That's why I have directed the special branch of police to examine the case minutely, whether it is an international conspiracy or not?'

5 simple tips to protect your privacy online

5 simple tips to protect your privacy online

Rediff.com8 May 2020

When given an option of signing up to a service that is new to you, check for social signups via established products like Google, Facebook, Twitter etc.

Facebook revenue smashes expectations as mobile ad sales surge

Facebook revenue smashes expectations as mobile ad sales surge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The company plans to create a new class of non-voting shares.

100 mn users and counting, but Facebook's India fortunes dip

100 mn users and counting, but Facebook's India fortunes dip

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

For Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who visited the country for the first time in October, India might be one of his "priority markets".

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

BJP goes digital to spread NaMo chant

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

The BJP targets 160 seats for cyber coverage through social media, via multi-tasking volunteers; claims good response.

Fans can't keep calm as Dhoni set to share exciting news on Sept 25

Fans can't keep calm as Dhoni set to share exciting news on Sept 25

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Dhoni has revealed that he will be sharing some 'exciting news' with fans at 2:00 PM IST.

ICICI Bank account holders can use Twitter to transfer funds

ICICI Bank account holders can use Twitter to transfer funds

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Private sector lender ICICI Bank on Monday launched a facility which allows account-holders to transfer funds through Twitter.