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No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

No recourse for user whose post is removed under fake news rules: Bombay HC

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The Bombay high court on Wednesday said it was troubled by the fact that the recently amended IT Rules to curb online fake news against the government offer no recourse to a person whose social media post has been removed or account suspended after being flagged by the proposed Fact Checking Unit (FCU).

Umesh Sachdev among Time magazine's 10 millennials changing the world

Umesh Sachdev among Time magazine's 10 millennials changing the world

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Umesh Sachdev's startup produces software allows people to interact with their phones in local languages.

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

'Women are the most amazing creations of God'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

'The girl who helps me at home has had a tough life, yet her perspective of life is so much more positive than mine despite the hardships she's endured.'

2 terrorists killed in J-K's Kupwara, security forces foil infiltration bid

2 terrorists killed in J-K's Kupwara, security forces foil infiltration bid

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter as security forces foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday, officials said.

'Subrata Roy was arbitraging between India and Bharat'

'Subrata Roy was arbitraging between India and Bharat'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'The India which was all about glamour and razzmatazz through which he could earn the trust of people of the other India, which was Bharat.'

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

The Normalcy Of Extrajudicial Killings In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

An unofficial and brutal justice system exists parallel to the official one, and it executes many times more of the accused than the official one executes convicts, points out Aakar Patel.

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Congress gives breach of privilege notice against Amit Shah

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The Congress on Thursday gave a notice in the Lok Sabha against alleged breach of privilege by Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of speaking untruth on Maharashtra farm widow Kalawati Bandurkar who Rahul Gandhi had met in 2008.

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Wozniacki returns to tennis after a brief retirement!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki shocks tennis world with comeback announcement

Naidu's Arrest: Will TDP Implode?

Naidu's Arrest: Will TDP Implode?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Is Chandrababu Naidu being in jail an opportunity? How will the TDP capitalise on it? Or will it implode with nothing more than a sigh?

Govt has unfettered power under amended IT rules on fake news: Bombay HC

Govt has unfettered power under amended IT rules on fake news: Bombay HC

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The Bombay high Court on Tuesday said the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules against fake news on social media give "unfettered power" to a government authority in the absence of "guidelines and guardrails".

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.'

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

One hopes, though one is not optimistic, that this action to some extent corrects the lunacy which has infected our national media and has damaged our nation, notes Aakar Patel.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Yet Another Blockbuster Night For Kartik

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The Stardust 50th Anniversary Honours awards saw the who's who of Bollywood on the red carpet.

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Memories Of Parliament House As It Passes Into History

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

At this poignant historic moment one can only wish that institutions are not built by bricks and mortars, but also by the rich Parliamentary traditions which have stood the test of time which needs to be strengthened by all stakeholders, notes Rup Narayan Das, a former joint secretary of the Lok Sabha Secretariat.

Guess who is the world's highest-paid football player?

Guess who is the world's highest-paid football player?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

This is the first time a player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list in eight years.

As employees return to workplace, more companies opting for flexible offices

As employees return to workplace, more companies opting for flexible offices

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The demand for flexible office space is emerging as India's top short-term portfolio strategy, as 47 per cent of companies want to increase its use over the next 12 months, according to a survey by property consultant CBRE. Flexible office space is a workspace designed to provide employees with a variety of different places and ways to work. These spaces can be easily modified to fit the needs of any new project or role.

Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipes

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Show-stopping desserts to impress guests on Ganeshotsav.

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat, no chance to justify content: HC

IT rules against fake news sort of diktat, no chance to justify content: HC

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale sought to know what constitutes a government business under the amended rules as it referred to the recent political developments in Maharashtra where "one party is moving to the other".

This is a defining partnership of this century, says Modi at US Congress

This is a defining partnership of this century, says Modi at US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi on Thursday became the first Indian leader to address the joint session of the US Congress twice.

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Mama-To-Be Serena Steals the Show at Met Gala 2023

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Serena took to her Instagram account to share pictures of herself with a visible baby bump

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Manipur violence: 98 killed; 37,450 people in 272 relief camps

Manipur violence: 98 killed; 37,450 people in 272 relief camps

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Army, Assam Rifles, CAPFs and local police have been deployed in vulnerable places.

Ram Charan-Upasana's Oscar Party

Ram Charan-Upasana's Oscar Party

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

After making history at the 95th Annual Academy Awards, it was time for India to party!

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

In an interview with an Odia video magazine some time ago, Murmu revealed that her Santhali name 'Puti' was changed to Droupadi by a teacher in school.

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Office mkt remains appealing for long-term investors seeking stable returns

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The Indian office real estate market, which had recovered significantly in early 2022, began to slow down in the latter half due to macroeconomic problems in the developed world. Rental yields are likely to be stable at best in FY24.

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

'Property doesn't belong to him': BJP on bungalow eviction notice to Rahul

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The "venom" that the Congress leader has been spewing against the prime minister in his "political frustration" has now turned into an insult to the country, Irani alleged.

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Gurcharan Singh: 'The selfless servant of cricket'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Gurcharan Singh, who has coached hundreds of first class cricketers and many international players, was bestowed with the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Cong calls 'Sengol' story bogus, BJP alleges insult to Indian culture

Rediff.com27 May 2023

"Is it any surprise that the new Parliament is being consecrated with typically false narratives from WhatsApp University? The BJP-RSS distorians stand exposed yet again with maximum claims, minimum evidence," Congress general secretary communications Ramesh said in his tweet.

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan -- 2 will release on...

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan -- 2 will release on...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

PS-1 was a huge hit. Will PS-2 get the same love?

Were Parveen And Zeenat Friends?

Were Parveen And Zeenat Friends?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

On Parveen's 69th birth anniversary on April 4, Zeenat remembered her with a beautiful post, and explains the kind of relationship that they had.

NDA Better For Economy Than INDIA In 2024

NDA Better For Economy Than INDIA In 2024

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

What is most troubling is that not a single party that is part of INDIA has talked about any kind of reform and economic sense, argues R Jagannathan.

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Priyanka in Time magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

China helping Pak army build defence infrastructure along LoC: Officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The officials said that the recently developed SH-15, a 155 mm truck-mounted howitzer gun, has also been spotted at some places along the Line of Control after it was displayed on Pakistan Day last year.

'The Left Won't Survive In India'

'The Left Won't Survive In India'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

'Our Left is squeamish about democracy. They are so mechanical they have only dogma.'

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Aristotle Would Have Envied Ivan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'I think my first obsessive, possessive and only half-requited -- as we would joke -- 'love' was Ivan. I saw him first slouching down the corridor of St Stephen's College nearly 50 years ago and was instantly smitten (as was everyone else around him).'

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.

Tiger, Zendaya Support Serena At US Open

Tiger, Zendaya Support Serena At US Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

This is the first time in over a year that Serena has posted back-to-back wins; the last time coming at the 2021 French Open.

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Army kills 5 terrorists at LoC, foils biggest infiltration bid since 2021

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Security forces killed five heavily armed foreign terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and said it was the "biggest" infiltration bid to have been foiled since 2021, when India and Pakistan effected a ceasefire understanding.