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Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Legendary classical musician Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan passes away

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Melody queen Lata Mangeshkar, Sitar maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and music composer AR Rahman also paid tributes to the musician.

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

The End Of NDTV As We Know It

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

We got the same Diwali bonuses. We ate together. We carried equipment together on shoots. And when the odd reporter tried to throw her weight around and leave the camera person to carry bags of equipment, cables, the camera and tripod down the stairs and to the shoot location, Prannoy would step in, take the tripod off the shoulders of the colleague silently, lightening the load, recalls Revati Laul.

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

World leaders congratulate Biden-Harris for their victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

World leaders from across the political spectrum congratulated Joe Biden who became the president-elect of the United States, and Kamala Harris who made history as the first female to serve as the vice president.

Social media firms deploy 15K people to check content

Social media firms deploy 15K people to check content

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

In platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Helo, and ShareChat, mediators have been asked to put in more hours to ensure that no communal or fake news spread.

Gohil requests Cong to relieve him of Bihar charge

Gohil requests Cong to relieve him of Bihar charge

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Gohil, who is also one of the party's national spokespersons and a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat, made the disclosure on his official twitter handle. 'Due to personal reasons, I have requested our party high command to allocate me lighter work for next few months and to relieve me ASAP as #Bihar in charge,' Gohil tweeted, tagging his party, its units in Bihar, Gujarat and Delhi besides a number of colleagues.

Govt seeks compliance details from social media companies

Govt seeks compliance details from social media companies

Rediff.com26 May 2021

The new rules require large social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to follow additional due diligence, including the appointment of chief compliance officer, nodal contact person and resident grievance officer.

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

'He was one of India's greatest sporting icons'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Tributes pour in for Hockey great Balbir Singh Sr.

Is the Nokia 8.1 worth Rs 26,999?

Is the Nokia 8.1 worth Rs 26,999?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The software is pure Android, the fingerprint sensor is 99 per cent accurate and very responsive and the notch doesn't bother me yet, says Veer Arjun Singh.

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

This is the first time India has won the title.

How to keep your job in 2019

How to keep your job in 2019

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

These simple tips will help you stay saleable, relevant and marketable at the workplace.

NaMo, India's first social media PM

NaMo, India's first social media PM

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'With changing times, elections no longer are won by giving subsidies, doles and gifts before and after.' 'Entitlements, rightful gains of growth and economic development and the like are becoming important for increasingly conscious and demanding voters, especially younger voters,' points out Bheemaiah Krishnan Ravi.

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

2 teens arrested in UK over Texas synagogue siege

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

British citizen Malik Faisal Akram, 44, from Blackburn, was shot dead after a standoff with police in Colleyville, Texas.

Will contest 15 seats in alliance with BJP in UP: Nishad party

Will contest 15 seats in alliance with BJP in UP: Nishad party

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Nishad said he will meet senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, in Delhi on Monday to finalise the constituencies where the party will field its candidates.

REVEALED: What made Zuckerberg and Jobs so successful!

REVEALED: What made Zuckerberg and Jobs so successful!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Success mantras of the world's top tech CEOs

UK PM slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players

UK PM slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'FIFA will take adequate actions as soon as it receives match reports concerning yesterday's Hungary-England game.'

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Saina support PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Saina support PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

India's top female sportspersons, including ace shuttler PV Sindhu and world champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative.

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The court said warfare in today's world is not confined to "accession of territory" but extends to affecting the economy and "inciting civil unrest" by enemy nations.

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Pacquiao quits boxing to contest Philippines presidency

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from what he called the "greatest sport in the world" on Wednesday to focus on a run for the Philippines presidency, the biggest fight of his career.

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Joins Facebook, Apple and Twitter in buying Indian start-ups

US Air Force chief flies 'Made in India's Tejas

US Air Force chief flies 'Made in India's Tejas

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General David L Goldfein, on Saturday flew India's indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas at the air force station in Jodhpur.

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

BJP-AAP war of words erupts over Bagga's arrest by Punjab police

BJP-AAP war of words erupts over Bagga's arrest by Punjab police

Rediff.com6 May 2022

While the BJP alleged that the arrest of its leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was part of Kejriwal's vendetta politics, the AAP rejected the charge and said that Bagga has been arrested for trying to stoke communal tension and violence in Punjba.

Agnipath Riots: Why The Youth Are Angry

Agnipath Riots: Why The Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

What is the lure of a government job? The answer is India's worst kept secret: Job security. And among the many government jobs desperately sought after is in the armed forces. Which is why the riots by aspiring armed forces job seekers against the government's Agnipath scheme should not really be surprising, points out Harishchandra.

Modi on TIME's most influential people on Internet for second year

Modi on TIME's most influential people on Internet for second year

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The magazine cited Modi's unconventional announcement on Twitter of his visit to Pakistan last year

Chinese New Year: Meet the cutest dogs of Instagram in the Year of the Dog

Chinese New Year: Meet the cutest dogs of Instagram in the Year of the Dog

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

They are charming the Internet with their cuteness.

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Sale of India's specialty tea varieties from exclusive estates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are on the rise in the domestic market, and sought after in overseas markets too.

Amul expect revenues to hit Rs 62,000 cr

Amul expect revenues to hit Rs 62,000 cr

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We expect exports to touch Rs 1,000 crore by the end of the year.'

Tendulkar shares 'awwdorable' throwback photo with Sara, Arjun

Tendulkar shares 'awwdorable' throwback photo with Sara, Arjun

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The 44-year-old took to social media and wrote a heart-warming message for his children.

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Jarnail Singh passed away in New Delhi on Friday due to COVID-related complications, his family said. He was 48.

SC to hear plea challenging UP scribe's arrest over remarks on Yogi

SC to hear plea challenging UP scribe's arrest over remarks on Yogi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The journalist's wife Jageesha Arora has filed a habeas corpus (bring the person) petition challenging the arrest of Kanojia.

Govt blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels, 2 websites

Govt blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels, 2 websites

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The ministry has also issued orders for blocking of two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts and one Facebook account involved in spreading 'coordinated anti-India disinformation'.

Can social media impact LS polls? Govt doesn't think so!

Can social media impact LS polls? Govt doesn't think so!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

A study shows that Facebook and Twitter could have an influence in at least 160 Lok Sabha seats triggering a debate but two senior Union ministers -- Manish Tewari (information and broadcasting) and Kapil Sibal (information technology and telecom) -- disagree.

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A video of Bharatiya Janata Party state president Dilip Ghosh apparently suggesting West Bengal chief minister should wear bermuda shorts to display her injured leg has triggered controversy with the ruling Trinamool Congress slamming it as a 'distasteful comment' and women expressing outrage over the remark in social media.

AirAsia mourns: Red logo changed to gray after plane goes missing

AirAsia mourns: Red logo changed to gray after plane goes missing

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

AirAsia on Sunday changed its bright fiery red logo to gray on its Twitter and Facebook pages after its aircraft, carrying 162 people, went missing en route from Indonesia to Singapore.

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

A big challenge to Modi's Congress-mukt Bharat dream

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Priyanka Gandhi will strike a deal with Mayawati and not Akhilesh, says Nazarwala.

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rahul Gandhi's secret weapon

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The vigour Divya Spandana has added to Rahul Gandhi's social media persona has brought him back in the reckoning.

Akshay Kumar on why he didn't vote

Akshay Kumar on why he didn't vote

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The irony of Akshay skipping voting did not go unnoticed on Twitter, as just last month Modi had tagged the actor in a tweet, asking him to encourage voting.

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.