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You have been spied upon via Angry Birds, Facebook

You have been spied upon via Angry Birds, Facebook

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

The latest claim to come from the trove of secret documents revealed by Edward Snowden has reportedly pointed out that the US intelligence agency allegedly used 'leaky' mobile apps to carve out user data for surveillance.

Facebook cracking down on fake 'likes' in poll season

Facebook cracking down on fake 'likes' in poll season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

With politicians boosting their social media presence in the poll season using fake online followers, Facebook has started cracking down on fraudulent accounts showing suspicious high number of 'likes'.

Twitter roadshow: Less exuberance, more 'nuts and bolts'

Twitter roadshow: Less exuberance, more 'nuts and bolts'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

While Facebook's CEO had shown up in a hooded sweatshirt and sneakers, Twitter's executives were clad in dark suits as they pitched investors over plates of pesto chicken salad and raspberry tart.

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi could be where Modi has not been. Modi aspired to be with the pantheon of gods on the walls, while Rahul could sit with the family because there is a family member in the picture.

End social media interference in India's democracy: Sonia in LS

End social media interference in India's democracy: Sonia in LS

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday urged the government to put an end to the alleged 'systematic interference' of Facebook and other social media giants in India's electoral politics.

Auto majors are using social media like never before

Auto majors are using social media like never before

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Auto Expo's Twitter handle (@AEMotorShow), with a follower base of 16,000, is abuzz with activity. The Facebook page of Auto Expo has about 158,000 followers.

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Sandberg is also expected to meet developers at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad.

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

WhatsApp virtually dumps controversial privacy policy

WhatsApp virtually dumps controversial privacy policy

Rediff.com7 May 2021

WhatsApp has scrapped its May 15 deadline for users to accept its controversial privacy policy update and said not accepting the terms will not lead to deletion of accounts.

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Twitter clarifies rules on banned content, abusive behaviour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

The new rules do not mention Islamic State or any other group by name

Nehra trolled for 'using old Nokia phone'

Nehra trolled for 'using old Nokia phone'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Indian pacer Ashish Nehra was trolled for his comments that he is still 'using his old phone' and doesn't have social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter.

Twitter faces crisis, top executives to leave company

Twitter faces crisis, top executives to leave company

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Four senior Twitter executives are leaving the media company, CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted late on Sunday night, the biggest leadership changes since Dorsey returned as chief executive as he struggles to revive the company's growth.

Push your career, don't 'poke' it

Push your career, don't 'poke' it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Update, tweet and share all you want, but be mindful of how it can affect your life and career.

Joe, Kamala Celebrate White House Diwali

Joe, Kamala Celebrate White House Diwali

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Jill and Joe Biden hosted a reception on Monday, October 24, 2022, in the East Room at the White House to celebrate Diwali.

Mumbai Police to act against 'derogatory' social media posts

Mumbai Police to act against 'derogatory' social media posts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The police have been keeping constant tabs on social media activities in light of the pandemic and the ongoing lockdown, an official said.

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

In India, Twitter's Dorsey offers politicians tools to go viral

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

During his maiden visit to India, the 41-year-old, nose ring-sporting Dorsey wants "to experience everything", according to a tweet he posted on November 10, but mainly reach out to all political parties and meet government officials -- at the Centre and in states -- as well as senior police officer and civic body officials, so that he can assist in delivering governance through Twitter. This will also help the social media giant chalk out its next stage of expansion.

Congress gears to meet social media challenge

Congress gears to meet social media challenge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

The Congress is revamping its communication and publicity strategies as part of its election preparations, keeping in mind the importance of engaging the youth through social networks.

Govt sends second notice to Facebook, Cambridge Analytica; seeks response by May 10

Govt sends second notice to Facebook, Cambridge Analytica; seeks response by May 10

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

It had earlier questioned both the companies on the impact of the data breach, following which Facebook had admitted that nearly 5.62 lakh people in India were "potentially affected" by the incident.

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Salute The 1st Lady To Command An Indian Warship

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Lieutenant Commander Prerana Pravin Deosthalee will lead an all-male crew. She is currently the first lieutenant of INS Chennai, the missile destroyer that rescued a foreign merchant ship hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia last week.

Online succour during Mumbai blasts

Online succour during Mumbai blasts

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

With phones jammed and fragments of news, citizens displayed a variety of web tools.

Twitter prices IPO above range, eyes at least $1.8 billion

Twitter prices IPO above range, eyes at least $1.8 billion

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The microblogging network priced 70 million shares at $26, above the targeted range of $23 to $25, which had been raised once before.

Federer's Dinner Date With Friends

Federer's Dinner Date With Friends

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'Heading to dinner with some friends,' Roger captioned a selfie clicked with fellow legends Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, with the London Bridge in the background.

NE panic: Pak group morphed pics from Tibet, Thailand

NE panic: Pak group morphed pics from Tibet, Thailand

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

A Pakistan-based hardline group is suspected to have been involved in doctoring images and spreading them across social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter and You Tube to incite Muslims and create scare among people of northeastern region living across India.

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.

Cartoon had a plan to assassinate me: Mamata

Cartoon had a plan to assassinate me: Mamata

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Resurrecting the controversial issue of a cartoon lampooning her, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday claimed it actually contained a message threatening to assassinate her. She also alleged a conspiracy through Facebook, Twitter and SMS.

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The government on Thursday tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha with an aim to protect the privacy of Indian citizens, while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.

11-yr-old activist's phone snatched while recording live video in UP

11-yr-old activist's phone snatched while recording live video in UP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The local police said they have lodged her complaint and started probe in the case.

Cong launches 'CryPM' campaign to counter Modi's 'was abused' remark

Cong launches 'CryPM' campaign to counter Modi's 'was abused' remark

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Along with the 'CryPM' QR code, the party also put out a 'PayCM' QR code poster too, with Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai's image in the middle.

UP asks Twitter to remove 'provocative' posts after Dadri lynching

UP asks Twitter to remove 'provocative' posts after Dadri lynching

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

IG (administration) Prakash D said a letter was sent by the social media lab of UP police asking for removal of specific photographs and text uploaded by a Twitter handle.

EC seized cash, liquor worth Rs 3450 cr during LS poll

EC seized cash, liquor worth Rs 3450 cr during LS poll

Rediff.com20 May 2019

This is thrice of what agencies seized during the 2014 Lok Sabha poll process, reports Archis Mohan.

Will Lady Gaga be the queen of Facebook?

Will Lady Gaga be the queen of Facebook?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The singer surges past Obama in Facebook fans race.

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Modi trip gives Facebook, Google chance to press on Indian expansion

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

For well-travelled Modi, the first trip to the U.S. West Coast by an Indian leader in more than 30 years is a chance to get help on his top policy initiatives.

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Home Ministry launches Twitter account, gets more than 7,000 followers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Union Home Ministry on Thursday got a new handle on micro-blogging site Twitter -- @HMOIndia - to ensure a transparent and responsive government.

Buying a laptop? 9 things you must know

Buying a laptop? 9 things you must know

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Depending on your usage, here are nine things you must know before buying a laptop.

Twitter picks NYSE for IPO even as losses widen

Twitter picks NYSE for IPO even as losses widen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Among the biggest winners of a successful IPO would be co-founder Evan Williams with a 12 per cent stake.

Tweets too short? Twitter considering 10,000-character limit: Report

Tweets too short? Twitter considering 10,000-character limit: Report

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Twitter may launch the service toward the end of the first quarter but has not set an official date

Twitter in talks to acquire ZipDial, says report

Twitter in talks to acquire ZipDial, says report

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Founded in 2010 by Sanjay Swamy, Valerie Rozycki, and Amiya Pathak, ZipDial is a cloud-based mobile and analytics platform, which help companies reach out their targeted audience and do marketing through 'missed calls'.

Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty welcome Eiffel Tower on Twitter

Taj Mahal, Statue of Liberty welcome Eiffel Tower on Twitter

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The Taj Mahal joined New York's Empire State Building in welcoming the tall Paris tower to the world of microblogging.

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

The Men Behind Chandrayaan-3 Mission

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Only three countries (United States, Russia and China) have successfully landed spacecraft on the airless lunar surface.

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

How I Want To Make Our Planet Liveable

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Nothing is more promising than countries putting aside hubris and ideological differences to invest in our shared future, observes Durga Sreenivasan, a delegate at COP28.