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Acidity Problem? Diabetic Diet? Ask rediffGURUS

Acidity Problem? Diabetic Diet? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Shreya Shah offers expert advice on how you can improve your diet and lifestyle to fight illnesses and lead a healthy, wholesome life.

Timeline: Plan to breach Parliament was made a year ago

Timeline: Plan to breach Parliament was made a year ago

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In 2022, Lalit Jha, Sagar Sharma, 26, and Maoranjan D, 34, met in Mysuru where they made a plan to barge into the parliament to attract the attention of the country.

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Facebook expects ad revenues to slow down in current year.

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Parliament breach accused learnt shoes are not checked

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'He never mentioned his whereabouts who are in his family or not. I have not seen him being violent personally'

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Facebook is 'dead and buried' for young people

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Professor Daniel Miller is one of team of eight ethnographic researchers based at University College London who are working on a study across seven countries including India, China, Brazil and the UK to examine social media trends.

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Why Deepfakes Are A MENACE

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'With free software on the Internet and apps, creating a deepfake video can take 3 to 5 minutes. Anyone can make these videos.'

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

'He was a beacon of Indian music'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Renowned ghazal singer Pankaj Udhas, whose velvet smooth voice gave expression to the many colours of love, longing and heartache in songs such as Chitthi Ayee Hai and Aur Ahista Kijiye Baatein, died in Mumbai on Monday, February 26, 2024, after a prolonged illness.

82% jump in hate speech on FB, 86% rise in violent content on Insta

82% jump in hate speech on FB, 86% rise in violent content on Insta

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

There has been a rise of around 82 per cent in hate speech on social media platform Facebook and 86 per cent jump in violent and inciting content on Instagram, according to a monthly report released by Meta.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Every woman deserves dignity, hurt by remarks on Mandi: Kangana amid row

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Congress has been in the crosshairs after demeaning remarks on Ranaut and Mandi were posted on the social media handles of its leaders Supriya Shrinate and H S Ahir.

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

'We View Wildlife As A Threat'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

'We need to understand and respect wildlife behaviour.'

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Voters Prefer Strong Leaders Like Modi

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

...Even if it means less democracy, so that their everyday problems get solved? argues R Jagannathan.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

WhatsApp to share user's phone numbers with Facebook

WhatsApp to share user's phone numbers with Facebook

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Messaging service WhatsApp has updated its global privacy policy, under which it will now share phone numbers of users with its parent company, Facebook.

Mark Zuckerberg tightens grip as Facebook's cash flows

Mark Zuckerberg tightens grip as Facebook's cash flows

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

When Zuckerberg and his wife pledged last year to give away the majority of their Facebook shares to a new foundation they had formed, questions arose about how that might happen without him losing his grip on the company.

Meta expands WhatsApp payments service in India

Meta expands WhatsApp payments service in India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

WhatsApp on Wednesday announced the expansion of its payments service in India to make it easier for people transacting with businesses to pay for purchases directly in the chat, with a choice of UPI apps, including rival digital payment options, as well as credit and debit cards. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg asserted that India is leading the world in people and businesses embracing messaging. WhatsApp said it is working with partners Razorpay and PayU "to make paying for something as simple as sending a message", as the Meta-owned platform unveiled a host of new features to woo businesses in India's booming commerce market.

Why are youngsters deleting their Facebook accounts?

Why are youngsters deleting their Facebook accounts?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

According to a study 34 per cent of people surveyed had deleted their social media accounts.

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Any Indian willing to take on Facebook? Anand Mahindra may fund you

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

While Mahindra isn't the first person to think that building a social network out of India was a good idea, past attempts have all failed to compete with the multi-billion dollar giants Google, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and the like.

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

With a string of controversial videos made in Delhi Metro trains and premises going viral in the last several months, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Vikas Kumar has appealed to people to refrain from engaging in 'objectionable' activities and said steps were being taken to curb such incidents.

'I embrace each day as it comes'

'I embrace each day as it comes'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Life will test you but if you have resilience and fortitude, the crown will be yours forever,' says Miss World Yukta Mookhey.

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Musk also said that there will be a vote for major policy changes on Twitter.

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.

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.

Gehlot shares Pilot's video after Modi's taunt

Gehlot shares Pilot's video after Modi's taunt

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Reacting to Modi's comments, Sachin Pilot had said that there is no need for anyone other than his party and the people to worry about him.

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Twitter users voted on Monday for Elon Musk to quit as head of the social media giant in a poll the technology tycoon ran on his future and promised to abide by its results.

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.

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.

Watch Out For These New Directors

Watch Out For These New Directors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.

Facebook to expand video ads to 7 countries outside US

Facebook to expand video ads to 7 countries outside US

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The move marks a significant ramping up of one of Facebook's most closely watched new advertising products, which analysts believe could help the Internet company capture a bigger slice of lucrative brand advertising budgets.

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

To educate customers on the modus operandi of financial fraudsters and share inputs on safe banking habits, banks are now coming up with awareness campaigns aimed at preventing customers from falling into the trap of fraudsters.

Lankan batter Thirimanne retires from international cricket

Lankan batter Thirimanne retires from international cricket

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne announced his retirement from international cricket after a long career.

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.

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

'Women are not happy'

'Women are not happy'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

'Family is the most important thing in a society.' 'That's why I am always thinking about family and society. I want it to be better.'

It's Too Tempting to Call Her Mother India

It's Too Tempting to Call Her Mother India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

Kolkata has, yet again, outdone itself when it comes to establishment-defying social commentary through Puja pandals.

FB asks Rahul to delete Insta post as it violates POCSO Act

FB asks Rahul to delete Insta post as it violates POCSO Act

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

In the letter to Gandhi, Facebook said, "A post you uploaded through your Instagram account is unlawful under Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; Section 23 of the POCSO Act, 2012; and Section 288A of the Indian Penal Code. In accordance with NCPCR's Notice, you are requested to remove this post expeditiously."

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose quits

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose quits

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Meta's public policy head Rajiv Aggarwal have resigned from their positions, social media major Meta said on Tuesday. The development comes within a week of Meta announcing 11,000 lay-offs across the globe. The company has given charge of Meta India Public Policy to Shivnath Thukral who is currently serving as Director of WhatsApp Public Policy in India.

UP poll: How parties are preparing for virtual campaigning

UP poll: How parties are preparing for virtual campaigning

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

While the Bharatiya Janata Party already has a good presence on social media platforms, the Samajwadi Party and others are putting in efforts to strengthen their digital army and chalking out strategies to boost their support base.

Got caught up by my emotions: Toth apologises for erasing mark

Got caught up by my emotions: Toth apologises for erasing mark

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

Little known Hungarian player Amarissa Toth has apologised for erasing a ball mark during her Hungarian Grand Prix match against Zhang Shuai.