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FIR filed against Delhi university professor over Shivling post

FIR filed against Delhi university professor over Shivling post

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Delhi police has registered an FIR against an associate professor of Delhi University's Hindu College for his "objectionable" social media post alluding to claims about the 'Shivling' found inside the Gyanvapi mosque complex, officials said on Wednesday.

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Kasparov, Klitschko speak out on Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'There's no going back in time, but I hope those who ignored, downplayed, and appeased Putin for so long feel some shame today. Enough at least to do everything possible to stop him now.'

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

2nd key suspect behind attack on Hindus in B'desh arrested

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

At least 70 houses and shops of the Hindus were torched in attacks at Pirganj following Mandal's Facebook post on October 17.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'If the platform is public, then every Indian regardless of his ideology and commitment has got the right to convey his view'

18 Indian, 4 Pak YouTube new channels blocked over fake news

18 Indian, 4 Pak YouTube new channels blocked over fake news

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

his is the first time that action has been taken against the Indian YouTube-based news publishers since the notification of the IT Rules, 2021 in February last year, it said.

Newsroom to rasoi: A couple's survival story

Newsroom to rasoi: A couple's survival story

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Hemangi and Prashant Nakwe's vegetarian thaali business is keeping them busy in the lockdown.

WhatsApp to go ahead with privacy update despite backlash

WhatsApp to go ahead with privacy update despite backlash

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The company said the new policy will be rolled out but the platform will allow users to read it at "their own pace".

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

BJP seeks public views on 'charge sheet' against UPA

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday sought public views on the 'charge sheet' it intends to prepare in seeking to corner the UPA government over its "failure" on several fronts and to highlight the scams unearthed during the present regime.

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Tharoor took strong objection to Dubey's remarks on Twitter that 'the Chairman of Standing Committee does not have the authority to do anything without discussion of the agenda with its members'.

PFI's Kerala module planned attacks on Jews visiting TN, says NIA

PFI's Kerala module planned attacks on Jews visiting TN, says NIA

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The Popular Front of India (PFI) has been extensively using social media for recruiting youths for anti-national activities and one of the modules of the now-banned outfit even had prepared to attack foreigners, especially Jews visiting Vattakkanal, a hill station in Tamil Nadu, officials said.

Indian embassy in Ukraine advises citizens to leave

Indian embassy in Ukraine advises citizens to leave

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

'In view of the continued high levels of tensions and uncertainties with respect to the situation in Ukraine, all Indian nationals whose stay is not deemed essential and all Indian students, are advised to leave Ukraine temporarily,' the embassy said.

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

In These Homes, It Is Har Din Tiranga

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

On a mission to visit the families of soldiers who have died in action, Vikas Manhas has met over 1,000 families whose loved ones made the supreme sacrifice for the country.

16-year-old girl from Pune stopped from joining Islamic State

16-year-old girl from Pune stopped from joining Islamic State

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Class XI 'highly intelligent' student belonging to a good family was planning to exit the country to join the IS and become a suicide bomber.

'India is going the Chinese way with new IT rules'

'India is going the Chinese way with new IT rules'

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Information technology industry veteran V Balakrishnan on Thursday criticised the new digital rules, alleging that they appear to be unduly compromising the privacy right of citizens. The two key issues with the new IT rules relate to user privacy, which is a fundamental right, and the oversight mechanism lying fully with the executive arm of the government, said the former chief financial officer of Bengaluru-headquartered IT major Infosys Ltd.

India's pace trio get vaccinated

India's pace trio get vaccinated

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Bumrah, Chahar, Kaul get their first dose of COVID vaccine.

IIFA 2016: Hrithik, Tiger start rehearsals

IIFA 2016: Hrithik, Tiger start rehearsals

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

B-town celebs get ready to set the stage on fire.

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21.

EC makes it mandatory for parties to explain selection of criminals

EC makes it mandatory for parties to explain selection of criminals

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Political parties fielding candidates with criminal cases will have to mandatorily upload on their website details of such persons as also reasons for selecting them to contest the polls, the Election Commission said on Saturday.

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor quoted a tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking.

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

The $30 bn Sale & Leaseback of India's Internet Economy

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

India's Internet economy has two choices: An immediate $30 billion Sale-and-Leaseback or a $3 trillion value harvesting over decades, observes Vibhu Arya.

Hyundai has been told to be more forceful in apology: Goyal

Hyundai has been told to be more forceful in apology: Goyal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

The government has asked Hyundai Motors to be more forceful in its unequivocal apology, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday on the South Korean firm's Pakistan partner's tweet on Kashmir.

PIX: Footballers forced to sleep on airport floor

PIX: Footballers forced to sleep on airport floor

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Aubameyang used social media to highlight their plight after arriving at Banjul airport on Sunday, ahead of Monday's Group D clash in the Gambian capital.

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

Soccer: Barca boss Xavi urges fans not to boo Dembele

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Neuer sidelined for 'coming weeks' after knee surgery - Bayern

Aadhaar linking: SC to hear FB's plea to transfer cases

Aadhaar linking: SC to hear FB's plea to transfer cases

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear a plea of Facebook Inc for transfer of cases related to demands for linking of social media profiles of users with Aadhaar number, pending before the high courts of Madras, Bombay and Madhya Pradesh to the apex court.

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Several candidates have a low level of literacy, but know just enough about social media to know it is important to have a presence there.

Ayodhya verdict: 90 held, action against thousands of social media posts

Ayodhya verdict: 90 held, action against thousands of social media posts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Action has been taken against 8,275 posts including 4,563 posts on Sunday, it said, adding these had been posted on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Serena retirement heralds sunset of sport's golden era

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

Her last Grand Slam triumph came in 2017 and she has not won a WTA title since lifting the ASB Classic in Auckland at the start of the 2020 season.

At least 6 killed, 24 injured in shooting at July 4 parade in US

At least 6 killed, 24 injured in shooting at July 4 parade in US

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, a northern suburb of Chicago, erupted in panic when shots were fired about 10 minutes after the parade kicked off, according to media reports. As per US media, an active shooter has been spotted in Highland Park.

India-NZ final most watched across all WTC series

India-NZ final most watched across all WTC series

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The live viewership of the Test played between June 18 and 23 touched 130.6 million across 89 territories.

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

We don't discriminate: Ola to man who refused to ride with Muslim driver

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The controversy started a Twitter firestorm with many demanded the Ola to block his account. However, there were many who supported the man's 'right to choose'.

Allahabad HC grants bail to journalist Prashant Kanojia

Allahabad HC grants bail to journalist Prashant Kanojia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Kanojia was arrested for allegedly sharing an objectionable social media post on Ram Temple.

When fashion meets social distancing

When fashion meets social distancing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Social distancing with a fusion of fashion and creativity.

How Social Media Turned Porn Biz Upside Down

How Social Media Turned Porn Biz Upside Down

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Social media allowed them to connect even more directly with potential clients, and gave them multiple new marketing and outreach channels, explains Devangshu Datta.

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

BJP created 55,000 WhatsApp groups to take on Mamata

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The saffron party's IT cell had realised the power of WhatsApp early in the day and wielded it to devastating effect in the Bengal elections.

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.

'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

'Why Is There No Accountability In The Congress'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

'Fixing accountability in the Congress must be addressed on a war footing.' 'It is impossible for Sonia Gandhi to know each and every party worker, so she has to rely on advisors.' 'If they guide or misguide, the blame should go to them.'

Shashi Tharoor to head Parliamentary Committee on IT

Shashi Tharoor to head Parliamentary Committee on IT

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

The panel will likely play an important role as the Personal Data Protection Bill gets tabled in Parliament.