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India sees sharp rise in cyber attacks as internet base continues to widen

India sees sharp rise in cyber attacks as internet base continues to widen

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Even as India's internet base continues to widen, with the country set to have over 900 internet users by 2025, a parallel rise in cyber threats has become a matter of huge concern. Experts say that the sudden surge in digital adoption left little time to develop a cybersecurity backbone for the country. This has put large amounts of data at risk.

Smith, Marnus hit double tons to put Aus in control

Smith, Marnus hit double tons to put Aus in control

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

West Indies trail by 524 runs at stumps after toiling in the field for 152.4 overs in Perth

Row over 'Azad Kashmir' question in Bengal school paper

Row over 'Azad Kashmir' question in Bengal school paper

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

In the question paper, issued in an exercise book of a Bengali-medium school for Madhyamik aspirants, the paper setter has asked them to identify several places on the map (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (referred to as 'Azad Kashmir' in Pakistan), the place where Gandhiji had first undertaken the Satyagraha movement, and the Chittagong battleground.

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Dawood's brother was eating biryani, watching KBC when cops detained him

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The unexpected presence of cops stunned Kaskar, as he asked them maine kya kiya hai?

'This looks more like a terror attack'

'This looks more like a terror attack'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'They (the ransomware attackers) are not after any VVIP data.' 'Had that been the case, they would have quietly installed a different malware.'

Post Uber rape, police to deploy drones to patrol city streets

Post Uber rape, police to deploy drones to patrol city streets

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

In a first of its kind project in the country, mini drones fitted with night vision cameras will be used to patrol the streets of the national capital by the Delhi Police in order to make the city safer for women.

PHOTOS: Mumbai's guardians

PHOTOS: Mumbai's guardians

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Ace photographer Pravin Talan through a series of evocative photographs pays tribute to what he calls as one of the finest police forces in the world.

Kohli enjoying taking team out of crunch situations

Kohli enjoying taking team out of crunch situations

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said he was happy that the likes of Yuvraj Singh came good in the match. "I think consistent performance is very important. In the last 9-10 T20s we have played, we have done well. It was good to see a few of the others contributing as well," he said. "Yuvraj Singh's innings was crucial, not just for this match but for the team as well, good to see him get into some good form," Dhoni added. Asked about the pitch, he said, "Today's wicket was harder than some of the other wickets, but it was still a little soft, which allows the ball to grip and move around.

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

PIX: Ashwin shines as India dominate Day 1 in Windies

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and the West Indies in Dominica, on Wednesday.

F1: Verstappen on pole for home Dutch Grand Prix

F1: Verstappen on pole for home Dutch Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc will line up alongside on the front row after a final qualifying session that ended with Verstappen's Mexican team mate Sergio Perez crashing at the final corner.

Why our cricket team failed in England

Why our cricket team failed in England

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The reasons for India's poor show in England lie between a very demanding captain, a very smug coach and inadequate coaching staff, says Sudhir Bisht.

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

48,000 ransomware attacks detected in India

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The attack is not focused towards any particular industry but it is widely spread across industries

T20 WC: Australia survive Afghanistan scare to keep slim semis hopes alive

T20 WC: Australia survive Afghanistan scare to keep slim semis hopes alive

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Australia and Afghanistan in Adelaide on Friday.

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a new record for the most international caps

'Kumble's job is easier because most of this team is young'

'Kumble's job is easier because most of this team is young'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

'Anil has been leading from the front right from the beginning and that should rub off on the team.'

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

IPL 2022: Umran vs Karthik as Sunrisers take on RCB

IPL 2022: Umran vs Karthik as Sunrisers take on RCB

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Umran Malik's raw pace and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's consistency will be put to test against Dinesh Karthik's explosive batting and the finesse of Faf du Plessis when Sunrisers Hyderabad clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore.

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

AI crew was 'unprofessional': DGCA on 'urination' incident

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Holding that Air India's conduct appeared to be 'unprofessional', aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday issued notices to the officials and crew of the New York-Delhi flight, asking why action should not be taken against them for 'dereliction' of duty while handling the November 26 'urination' incident.

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook's parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with uncertainty over their immigration status, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging "this is especially difficult if you're here on a visa" and offering support to those impacted. Meta announced that it is laying off 11,000 employees or 13 per cent of its workforce, with Zuckerberg describing it as "some of the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history." US-based technology companies hire a large amount of H-1B workers, the majority of whom come from countries such as India.

50 Years Of Abhimaan

50 Years Of Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma.

T20 World Cup PIX: Another upset as Windies lose to Scotland

T20 World Cup PIX: Another upset as Windies lose to Scotland

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Twice winners West Indies crashed to a shocking 42-run defeat by Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener in Hobart on Monday.

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Netherlands a 2-0 halftime lead over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday in the first knockout match of the World Cup.

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

When Modi Was Asked THE Question...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Back in the Press Briefing room on being commended for her questions to President Biden and the Indian prime minister, The Wall Street Journal's Sabrina Siddiqui responded, "You gotta do it."

Tale of two captains: 'Kohli very good; Root a failure'

Tale of two captains: 'Kohli very good; Root a failure'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2022

Australia great Ian Chappell says Virat Kohli is an exceptional captain who has carried the Indian team to a higher level, whereas England's Joe Root is a "fine batter but poor captain".

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid Covid outbreak

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid Covid outbreak

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Shanghai on Monday reported 425 confirmed and 8,581 asymptomatic domestically transmitted cases, the highest daily increases since the latest outbreak, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections in the city to over 60,000.

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Dr Seema Rao, India's first woman commando trainer

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Dr Seema Rao has trained over 20,000 Indian soldiers. And has never been paid for it. Here's her super-inspirational story.

Microsoft launches new plan to empower AI start-ups in India

Microsoft launches new plan to empower AI start-ups in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Tech giant Microsoft on Wednesday launched a new programme Microsoft AI Innovate for nurturing and scaling start-ups that are leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). The 10-week initiative will support start-ups in India leveraging AI technologies, helping them scale operations, drive innovation, and build industry expertise. Both B2B and B2C start-ups from various industries, including financial services, healthcare, education, agriculture, space, manufacturing and logistics, retail, and e-commerce can participate in the quarterly cohorts of this programme.

GT-MI: Top Performer: David Turns Goliath

GT-MI: Top Performer: David Turns Goliath

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Tim David's late cameo was instrumental in the Mumbai Indians' thrilling victory against the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022 match at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

You Must Watch This Heart-Breaking Film

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

'Yellow Bus is a heart-breaking story based on a real incident and will strike a chord with mothers across the world.'

Why Team India is doing well...

Why Team India is doing well...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has too decided against observing the 27th anniversary of the demolition as "Shaurya Diwas".

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Ro Khanna questioned Twitter's censoring of story on Biden's son

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Two Indian Americans -- Congressman Ro Khanna and Vijaya Gadde -- prominently figure in United States President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden's laptop story whose full disclosure Twitter CEO Elon Musk has announced would be released on the microblogging site.

Devotees bring home Lord Ganesha with fervour

Devotees bring home Lord Ganesha with fervour

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Devotees across India on Thursday welcomed their most beloved and venerated deity -- Lord Ganesh -- into their homes and community pandals, kickstarting the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with zeal and devotion.

Eyes on Maoist hotbed as West Bengal goes to polls on Monday

Eyes on Maoist hotbed as West Bengal goes to polls on Monday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

One hundred and thirty-three candidates will try their luck from the constituencies falling under the districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura.

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The incident took place at Panjgaon at Chowkibal when terorists, suspected to be of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad stormed the battalion camp which is in-charge of road opening duties on the crucial roads in this area.

'Influential' people suppressed Sheena murder for 3 yrs: Maria

'Influential' people suppressed Sheena murder for 3 yrs: Maria

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

He, however, did not name these 'influential and wealthy people'.

Vijay Hazare: Vidarbha to meet Saurashtra in quarters

Vijay Hazare: Vidarbha to meet Saurashtra in quarters

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

Summary of results of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches played on Sunday.

What makes Rahane the epitome of the ultimate team man!

What makes Rahane the epitome of the ultimate team man!

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels that talented Mumbai batsman Ajinkya Rahane is one player who has improved by leaps and bounds in recent times and is ready to don any hat for the team's cause.

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police's intelligence wing HQ

Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab police's intelligence wing HQ

Rediff.com10 May 2022

An explosion took place at the headquarters of the intelligence wing of the Punjab police in Mohali Monday night, sources said in Chandigarh.

Sports Shorts: Women hockey team in final of Asian Champions Trophy

Sports Shorts: Women hockey team in final of Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com17 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday