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Over 22 lakh Indian WhatsApp accounts banned in Sep

Over 22 lakh Indian WhatsApp accounts banned in Sep

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

"WhatsApp is an industry leader in preventing abuse, among end-to-end encrypted messaging services. Over the years, we have consistently invested in Artificial Intelligence and other state of the art technology, data scientists and experts, and in processes, in order to keep our users safe on our platform," a WhatsApp spokesperson said.

Review: Poi Solla Porom

Review: Poi Solla Porom

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

UTV Motion Pictures' and Four Frames' Poi Solla Porom, directed by Vijay is a remake of Khosla ka Ghosla -- and is a fun and racy reproduction.

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

MF GURU: 'You're taking aggressive risks'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your queries.

Review: One Way Ticket

Review: One Way Ticket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

One Way Ticket, Prithviraj's new film directed by Bipin Prabhakar has nothing new to offer. The only bright spot is the guest appearance of Mammootty, who plays himself.

Elon Musk asks shareholders to decide on his Twitter bid

Elon Musk asks shareholders to decide on his Twitter bid

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The large share purchase would give the corporate raider significant voting rights, which could then be used to push changes in the company's leadership and management. This would increase share value and thus generate a massive return for the raider. "Taking Twitter private at $54.20 should be up to shareholders, not the board," Musk tweeted with the opinion poll with two options 'Yes' and 'No' . Implying that shareholders have to decide as they own the company, not the board of directors.

Review: Pachamarathanalil is boring

Review: Pachamarathanalil is boring

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Pachamarathanalil, the directorial debut Leo Thaddeus tries to cash in on Sreenivasan's image but falls flat as the story does not have enough meat.

Review: Kalloori is realistic

Review: Kalloori is realistic

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

Kalloori is an extremely candid look at life in a campus -- realistic, interesting and at the same time touching.

Review: Yuga Yugagale Saagali

Review: Yuga Yugagale Saagali

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Hamsalekha's rocking music, pleasing visuals and competent performances from newcomers Yashas and Meghana all make this a neat film.

Music review: Black & White

Music review: Black & White

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Overall Black & White works forgettably, like the just-mentioned Jagjit Singh song: it makes you seek succour in Karz or Taal.

CCI slaps Rs 936.44 cr fine on Google over Play Store policies

CCI slaps Rs 936.44 cr fine on Google over Play Store policies

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

In its second ruling against Google in less than a week, the Competition Commission on Tuesday slapped a penalty of Rs 936.44 crore on the internet major for abusing its dominant position with respect to its Play Store policies.

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Review: Is the Bose Headphones 700 worth Rs 34,500?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Why Veer Arjun Singh has fallen in love with the latest Bose headphones.

FPIs pull out nearly Rs 40,000-cr from equities in May

FPIs pull out nearly Rs 40,000-cr from equities in May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Continuing its heavy selling spree for the eighth consecutive month, foreign investors pulled out nearly Rs 40,000 crore from the Indian equity market in May on fears of an aggressive rate hike by US Federal Reserve that dented investor sentiments. With this, net outflow by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) from equities reached at Rs 1.69 lakh crore so far in 2022, data with depositories showed. Going ahead, FPI flows will remain volatile in the emerging markets on account of rising geo-political risk, rising inflation, tightening of monetary policy by central banks, among others, Shrikant Chouhan, Head - Equity Research (Retail), Kotak Securities said.

Reader review of OSO

Reader review of OSO

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

Abdullah Sidky tells us what he thinks of the Shah Rukh starrer.

'7 blood clot deaths after 18.1 mn jabs, AstraZeneca vaccine safe'

'7 blood clot deaths after 18.1 mn jabs, AstraZeneca vaccine safe'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency said in its latest Yellow Card monitoring of the coronavirus vaccine programme this week that of the 18.1 million people who had the Oxford vaccine in the UK, 30 people developed blood clots and seven had died as of March 24.

10 times Shoojit Sircar created a DIFFERENT WORLD

10 times Shoojit Sircar created a DIFFERENT WORLD

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

With each of the characters Shoojit Sircar has worked with, a new world has been created. Joginder Tuteja takes a look at the different worlds he has created through his films.

Review: Mr 420 is mildly entertaining

Review: Mr 420 is mildly entertaining

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

The film is not very different from other recent releases in Kannada cinema.

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

Goal: The Rediff Review

Goal: The Rediff Review

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

John Abraham's football film is a tremendous disappointment. Goal is a complete drag, and a case in point against thoughtless derivative sports films.

Review: Shirdi Sai is Nagarjuna's show

Review: Shirdi Sai is Nagarjuna's show

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

The film is not just a devotional to be seen by an older audience. Anyone can see it for the relevance of the simple teachings of the Sai baba.

Review: Kanagavel Kakka lacks originality

Review: Kanagavel Kakka lacks originality

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Tamil movie starring Karan, is a reasonably-paced drama, but predictable.

10 Smart Tips to Protect Your Social Media Accounts

10 Smart Tips to Protect Your Social Media Accounts

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Avoid clicking on any unknown links from strangers. Use a different, secure password for each social media account you have.

Review: Mummy & Me is loud

Review: Mummy & Me is loud

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Jeethu Joseph's Mummy & Me, starring Urvasi, Archana, Mukesh and Kunchako Boban, works in parts; it is too loud the rest of the time.

WHO declares monkeypox global health emergency

WHO declares monkeypox global health emergency

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

More than 16,000 cases have now been reported from 75 countries and there had been five deaths so far as a result of the outbreak.

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Padmaavat review: Nothing new to offer

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'As the film progresses, you tire of the been-there seen-that spectacle.' 'You want a story. You want good dialogue, not the corny words you are hearing.' 'You want an emotional connect. You want a tighter film.' 'Sadly, with Padmaavat, that's not what you get,' says Savera R Someshwar.

Efforts on to form non-BJP front at national level: Pawar

Efforts on to form non-BJP front at national level: Pawar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Speaking to reporters in Thane, Pawar accused the Narendra Modi government of failing to fulfil any of the promises made by it since 2014 including bringing 'acche din, connecting villages through the internet, and providing toilets, water, and power to every household'.

Review: Avoid Telugu movie Romance

Review: Avoid Telugu movie Romance

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The film is crude and filled with vulgar lines making it difficult to watch.

Review: Kutti Puli is a mass entertainer

Review: Kutti Puli is a mass entertainer

Rediff.com31 May 2013

The film has all the right ingredients which makes a real entertainer.

Review: Chaalis Chauraasi has stellar performances

Review: Chaalis Chauraasi has stellar performances

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Skilled actors sometimes rescue a film when the script is flailing. Chaalis Chauraasi is one such film.

Review: Thanthonni is a disappointment

Review: Thanthonni is a disappointment

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

The story line of this Malayalam film is too jaded to merit a dekho.

US bank pulls out of Adani's Australian coal mine project

US bank pulls out of Adani's Australian coal mine project

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Bank of New York Mellon Corp has pulled out of providing financial services to the Adani group and its Carmichael coal mine in Australia, saying the venture is incompatible with its environmental, social and governance rules.

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Jeeva lacks the unique touch that director Suseenthiran's works are generally associated with.

Raja Sen reviews 3 Idiots

Raja Sen reviews 3 Idiots

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Raja Sen reviews Aamir Khan-starrer 3 Idiots.

Review: Piku's music is impressive

Review: Piku's music is impressive

Rediff.com2 May 2015

There is no 'remix version' for any of the songs, as the music deserves to be heard unadulterated.

Review: De Dana Don't

Review: De Dana Don't

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Priyadarshan attempts to stitch together this ragtag quilt in his usual style, ending up with a stupidly elaborate monstrosity.

Review: Immortals is a visual treat

Review: Immortals is a visual treat

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

There may be little originality in Immortals but it is not without its moments.

PHOTOS: The 'big guys' participating in International Fleet Review

PHOTOS: The 'big guys' participating in International Fleet Review

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Rediff.com tells you all you need to know of some of the major ships from different countries that will participate in what is being described as 'Indian Navy's biggest event'.

Review: Flash Of The Titans

Review: Flash Of The Titans

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Watch Clash of the Titans if you're in the mood for mindless fun are not bothered by patchy special effects.

India to face export shocks from global recession

India to face export shocks from global recession

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

India has been relatively insulated from the severe headwinds in the West. However, with a third of the global economy expected to slip into recession in calendar year 2023, the impact will strongly be felt on India's exports and trade economy, leading economists said in a panel discussion at the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit in Mumbai on Wednesday. The panel comprised former Reserve Bank of India executive director and former Monetary Policy Committee member Mridul Saggar, State Bank of India Chief Economic Advisor Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Citibank India Chief Economist Samiran Chakraborty, ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar, and IndusInd Bank Chief Economist Gaurav Kapoor. The topic of the panel discussion was No recession in sight: Is India decoupled from developed economies?

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.