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Why this ISRO scientist has not visited his Manipur home for over 2 years

Why this ISRO scientist has not visited his Manipur home for over 2 years

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Meet Indian Space Research Organisation scientist Ningthoujam Raghu Singh, who was one of the bright sparks responsible for sending Chandrayaan-3 to the moon.

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Brain Drain 2.0 Is Taking Place In India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The migration of domestically developed intellectual property to foreign corporations within India reflects an anomaly in the demand pattern of the country's job market, points out Kanika Datta.

Is Indian advertising ready for metaverse?

Is Indian advertising ready for metaverse?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Every brand and company in India too will soon need a metaverse strategy, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Unsung Kerala colleges bask in glory of Chandrayan-3 heroes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

While the historic success of Chandrayaan-3 is celebrated by Indians across the world, two untrumpeted engineering colleges in Kerala are basking in the glory of the key role played by some of their alumni in the crucial Moon mission.

Cummins lauded for tactical captaincy

Cummins lauded for tactical captaincy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'To be able to then just work through it, and you could see there definitely was a shift after the second game just from his own performance, you'd see there's a little bit of extra intensity in him after that.'

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.

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.

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A study of the PM's speech reveals 13% of all words he used were pointed keywords to market his cause

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Become A Parotta Master In 10 Days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

If you don't know how to make parottas, don't worry. At the Selfie Parotta Coaching Centre you can master the skill in 10 days and start a catering business on your own, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

Goan youth faces arrest for anti-Modi Facebook comments

Goan youth faces arrest for anti-Modi Facebook comments

Rediff.com23 May 2014

A Goan youth who had allegedly posted comments against Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi on his Facebook account during the Lok Sabha election campaign, is likely to face arrest after a local court rejected his anticipatory bail plea in Panaji on Friday.

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors. That is a reach just under half of India's largest streaming app: YouTube. 'This level of consolidation does not exist even in the US.'

What's your message for Indian tourists?

What's your message for Indian tourists?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Do you think Indian tourists often misbehave and disrespect the culture of a place they visit? Tell us what advice you'd like to share with Indian travellers planning to visit a new place or country.

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

8 mn people 'incarcerated' like never before: Faesal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

There's a virtual blackout in the Valley with few workable mobile phones and internet connections and prohibitory orders in place.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

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.

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.

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

'Jawan will boost IMAX'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'If the South starts shooting on IMAX more, it will be beneficial. And likewise, it will benefit Bollywood directors.'

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

How Floyd Cardoz redefined Indian cuisine

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A month ago, on March 25, Floyd Cardoz, chef extraordinaire, passed into the ages, a victim of coronavirus. Ranjita Ganesan remembers the culinary genius.

New terror outfit takes to Facebook

New terror outfit takes to Facebook

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Security agencies have alerted the home ministry about a new outfit called the Tehreek-e-Taliban Hindustan. This outfit has been floated on social networking sites using the slogan Ghazwa e Hind (destruction of India) something that was coined by al Qaeda commander, Ilyas Kashmiri.

Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year

Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Sources said about hundreds of companies, including Facebook and Amazon, could seek tax refund because they import software for sale in India.

Student gets 5-yr jail for 'celebrating' Pulwama attack

Student gets 5-yr jail for 'celebrating' Pulwama attack

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The accused, Faiz Rasheed, was 19 and a college student at the time of the crime and has been in custody for three-and-a-half years.

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal raised a question on Friday as to why the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not been asked to resign, in the wake allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by female wrestlers.

Fake news: Govt may block mobile apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp

Fake news: Govt may block mobile apps such as Facebook, WhatsApp

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The government is also trying to curb child abuse and pornography and such platforms act as catalysts in these cases.

'Should not Uber/Ola drivers need social security?'

'Should not Uber/Ola drivers need social security?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Nobody wants to run an exploitation factory.'

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Abhilash Tomy Challenges The Oceans Again

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'When I crossed that point where I had the accident, I felt light and that was a very physical experience. I felt something leave me.' Shyam G Menon chronicles the voyages of that incredible Indian sailor, Abhilash Tomy.

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

'Success of this launch is proof that Indian talent can have world class achievements'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'What we have done is a symbol of new India; that is what a small start-up can do, a few hundreds of people coming together, developing a rocket and launching to space and succeeding at the very first attempt.'

Heard Of One Minute Saree?

Heard Of One Minute Saree?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'This concept is basically to make it easier and accessible to the people, especially the younger generation who are worried about hassles of wearing a saree.'

WhatsApp banned 2mn Indian accounts during May 15-Jun 15

WhatsApp banned 2mn Indian accounts during May 15-Jun 15

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

The new IT rules require large digital platforms -- with over five million users -- to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Internal documents at Facebook show "a struggle with misinformation, hate speech and celebrations of violence" in India, the company's biggest market, with researchers at the social media giant pointing out that there are groups and pages "replete with inflammatory and misleading anti-Muslim content" on its platform, US media reports have said.

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

WhatsApp's advantage is that it is the first app millions of Indian check first thing in the morning and innumerable times during the day and night.

Indian national trained by Islamic State found guilty

Indian national trained by Islamic State found guilty

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Subahani Haja Moideen, a Keralite, was arrested by the National Investigation Agency in 2016 following a crackdown in Tamil Nadu with the help of central security agencies and other state police, foiling designs of Islamic State operatives to attack or eliminate certain prominent persons and target places of public importance.

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.

What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

Heavy rains bring life to a standstill in many parts of Kerala

Heavy rains bring life to a standstill in many parts of Kerala

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

As the heavy rains continued on Wednesday also, Orange alert was sounded in 12 of the 14 districts of the state for the day.

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.

Want ChatGPT to Write Love Letters?

Want ChatGPT to Write Love Letters?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

78% Indians were unable to tell the difference between a love letter written by ChatGPT and one by a human being.

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Why No One Will Speak For The Wrestlers

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

All these male politicians are unlikely to risk their sinecures to speak up in support of a bunch of women wrestlers who have chosen to challenge a politician who appears to have the ruling regime in a stranglehold, points out Kanika Datta.

Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Social media companies can rig elections, make any party win, says Rahul

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that polls can be rigged through social media, and that if social media companies want, they can make any party win an election.

Techie gets lifer for conspiring to attack children at Mumbai school

Techie gets lifer for conspiring to attack children at Mumbai school

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The court also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 on him.