News for 'Netizen'

Indian students caught in the Google web

Indian students caught in the Google web

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

It revealed that in absolute volume terms or the number of education related "searches", India ranks second only to US globally.

BJP leader poses with AK-47, party says 'not an active member'

BJP leader poses with AK-47, party says 'not an active member'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

Ashish Sareen shared a photograph on his facebook account posing with an AK-47 rifle with a caption 'Don is Don',

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A few days back a news report mentioning that a cat in Crimea had adopted four orphaned baby squirrels turned viral and made netizens across the world go 'awww'. Following that we take a look at the surprising bonds between predator and prey -- animals forming the unlikeliest of friendships.

Mamata undisputed leader on FB with 1 lakh followers

Mamata undisputed leader on FB with 1 lakh followers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

With different political parties trying to reach out to netizens, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has outstripped them all as her official Facebook page on Wednesday crossed one lakh followers.

Sibal under attack in cyberspace

Sibal under attack in cyberspace

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Noted personalities like member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrashekhar, Shobhaa De and Shekhar Kapur joined others in expressing their displeasure over Sibal's statement on Tuesday on moves to eliminate offensive content from Internet platforms.

Why a popular Chinese leader was shunted out

Why a popular Chinese leader was shunted out

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

The Communist Party of China has clipped the wings of Bo Xilai, a popular leader among netizens. B Raman explains why

After Hathras, why BJP sees a global plot

After Hathras, why BJP sees a global plot

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

If the Congress recovers some of its earlier influence among the Dalits, the BJP will be in a quandary since the Dalits were among the party's latest acquisitions. To lose them will be a disaster for the saffron camp not only in UP, but all over India, observes Amulya Ganguli.

Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Taiwanese couple in their 80s take Instagram by storm modelling old laundry

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Having spent decades running a laundromat in Taiwan's coastal city of Taichung, Hsu Sho-Er, 84, and her husband, Chang Wan Ji, 83, are now proving a hit on Instagram after their grandson Reef Chang -- and stylist -- set up an account for them in June. Any items left at the laundromat for over a year are considered fair game.

Mom congratulates son for scoring 60%, wins Internet

Mom congratulates son for scoring 60%, wins Internet

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'Chart your own course in the big, wide ocean, my love,' Vandana Sufia Katoch wrote in her post after the class 10 results were declared.

Mumbai blasts: A web of support for victims

Mumbai blasts: A web of support for victims

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

As television channels flashed news about the Mumbai blasts and phone networks choked, netizens from across the country joined hands on social networking sites offering help to the victims in every possible manner.

Page not found: Who blocked my website?

Page not found: Who blocked my website?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The recent remark by Delhi high court that India can go the China way and block Google and Facebook if they do not remove objectionable content has got netizens worrying.

Rohit Sharma feels cricket rules need 'serious look in'

Rohit Sharma feels cricket rules need 'serious look in'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

England were announced as the winner as they had hit more boundaries, 26, as compared to New Zealand's 17 boundaries in the match.

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While some took to comparing the BJP's turnaround to oft-shocking plot lines in HBO's show 'Game of Thrones', others credited Amit Shah to be the 'best finisher' and compared him to 'Chanakya'.

'A prince gets married, the bad guy is dead'

'A prince gets married, the bad guy is dead'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

Happy over the death of 9/11 terror attack mastermind Osama bin Laden, surfers across the globe expressed solidarity in the fight against terrorism as India's netizens sought similar action against Mumbai underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, living in Pakistan.

Social media laps up NaMo's maiden I-Day speech

Social media laps up NaMo's maiden I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Friday received overwhelming response from the netizens.

Zeitgeist: Tracking the Indian Web story

Zeitgeist: Tracking the Indian Web story

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

What 81 million Indian netizens have been searching for on the web?

Will dressing up like boss get you a promotion?

Will dressing up like boss get you a promotion?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Business etiquette has been a flourishing industry for several decades in the West.

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Indian embassy in US launches new website

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

The new website -- www.indianembassy.org -- was quietly launched over the weekend; that among other things have added newsletter subscription feature, a useful tool for those Americans and Indian-Americans interested in India and Indo-US relationship.

Now, a software that can identify people from Net

Now, a software that can identify people from Net

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Face.com, which is yet to release the facial recognition technology, said the software can help netizens identify people on social networking sites and online galleries by comparing their images against known pictures of them.

Pak terror groups using Facebook to expand reach

Pak terror groups using Facebook to expand reach

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Once highly secretive, Pakistani hardline militant groups like Jamat-ud-Dawa and the pro Al Qaeda Sipah-e-Sahaba are plugging into western social networking sites like Facebook to expand their reach.

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington's School of Informatics and Computing have found that there is a correlation between the value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and public sentiment after analysing more than 9.8 million tweets from 2.7 million users during 10 months in 2008.

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

Chattisgarh IAS officer puts foot on hospital bed, sparks row

Chattisgarh IAS officer puts foot on hospital bed, sparks row

Rediff.com5 May 2016

IAS officer Jagdish Sonkar, a 2013 batch officer went to Ramanujgank hospital on Monday for an inspection where he spoke to a patient. Many other patients and other hospital staff allegedly were furious over his behaviour. A source then clicked a photo, and posted it on social media, where it went viral.

Google's exit draws admiration, anger from Chinese

Google's exit draws admiration, anger from Chinese

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

Reaction poured in blogs, tweets and wired comments had a common thread of users expressing bewilderment what it will mean for internet services they depend on.

Online games: Big attraction during winter holiday

Online games: Big attraction during winter holiday

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

In the festive fever ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, netizens have found a way of making the most of their winter holidays through online games.

Buy cricket teams online, make money!

Buy cricket teams online, make money!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Even as IPL franchise owners continue to face the heat from income tax authorities amid allegations of financial irregularities, netizens are making quick bucks after buying their favourite teams in the virtual world.

Dare to take the KeKe Challenge? Police say NO

Dare to take the KeKe Challenge? Police say NO

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

The viral challenge is not worth your risk.

Cyber war heats up over gay sex verdict

Cyber war heats up over gay sex verdict

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Bringing out the deep divisions in Indian society about homosexuality, netizens have given a mixed reaction to the Delhi High Court ruling legalising gay sex, with some terming it as a 'great judgment' and some saying same-sex relations are 'unnatural' and against Indian culture. Comments poured in blogs and media websites after the Delhi High Court gave the path-breaking judgment legalising gay sex between consenting adults.

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

'Smiley' face symbol 'privatised'

'Smiley' face symbol 'privatised'

Rediff.com14 May 2009

A Russian company has 'privatised' the popular 'smiley', the smiling face symbol popularly used by netizens to express their feelings, and will now seek royalty for its commercial use.

In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

"I am honered to serve you, the great American People, as your 45th President of the United States!", he tweeted shortly after assuming his office.

Young India, here comes Advani to touch your soul

Young India, here comes Advani to touch your soul

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

After wooing netizens with his own website, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and prime ministerial candidate L K Advani will now target students.

Mistaken identity! Indians uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat

Mistaken identity! Indians uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

#BoycottSnapchat became top trending topic after its CEO was accused of calling India 'poor'

Jai Meme: How Pak XI got it online on Sunday

Jai Meme: How Pak XI got it online on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Netizens turned witizens on Sunday as India thrashed Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup league game.

Reader invite: Getting out of a debt trap

Reader invite: Getting out of a debt trap

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

We invite our readers to send their useful ideas and suggestions on how to get out of a credit card debt trap for the benefit of those who are finding it difficult to cope with it.

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

After much speculation and excietment among most of the tech-savvy, Apple finally unveiled the iPad on

MP cop trolled by Shobhaa De feels 'hurt'

MP cop trolled by Shobhaa De feels 'hurt'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Inspector Daulatram Jogewat, posted at the Police Lines in Neemuch, said he would talk to his seniors about the mockery over his obesity.

Getting caught in the 'web' of love

Getting caught in the 'web' of love

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

"Nearly 83 per cent Indians have an online friend. Netizens are fast opening up to newer technologies such as instant messaging, social networking and texting that are being used to strengthen relationships to keep kids, parents and grandparents connected," said David Freer, vice- president (consumer business -- APAC & Japan), Symantec.

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The 50-year made the offending statements during the Cannes Film Festival, where she was quoted as saying that the Sichuan earthquake was a result of 'bad karma' due to China's policy on Tibet.

Meet 'Trump bird', China's latest sensation

Meet 'Trump bird', China's latest sensation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

A golden pheasant has become a star in China because people think he has the same hairstyle as Donald Trump.