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Now, fatwa on uploading pics on matrimonial, social sites

Now, fatwa on uploading pics on matrimonial, social sites

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

An organisation of Sunni Muslim clerics in Bareilly have termed as 'haraam' the uploading of photos on the internet for matrimonial purpose and on social networking sites.

Why Sebi warned Ola Electric

Why Sebi warned Ola Electric

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Market regulator Sebi has warned Ola Electric Mobility for violating listing norms by sharing store expansion plans on social media before informing stock exchanges, according to a regulatory filing by the company. In a letter to the company by Sebi, shared on BSE by Ola Electric Mobility, the market regulator took exception to the dissemination of information regarding plans for a four-fold expansion of the company-owned store network by December 20, 2024.

Facts fatal, Pak man linked to Gogoi's wife visited India 18 times: Himanta

Facts fatal, Pak man linked to Gogoi's wife visited India 18 times: Himanta

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, allegedly linked to Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's British wife, has visited India 18 times. Sarma, while speaking in the state assembly, claimed that the initial information in the case is "very fatal" for the Congress and will have a "huge impact" on the politics of Assam. He also stated that the investigation findings will put some people in an indefensible position.

Decoding Congress's social media plunge

Decoding Congress's social media plunge

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

So Congress has taken the plunge into the world of social networking. Though late in the game the party has realised the need to reach out to an estimated 8 crore people who use online networking, to aggressively counter the BJP campaign against it on corruption and propagate the UPA government's achievements. Anita Katyal reports.

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

'I Was Thinking Of Quitting Acting'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I hadn't worked for three-and-a-half years.' 'I felt industry was based on who you knew.' 'I didn't belong to a network.'

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.

Telegram founder Durov barred from leaving France

Telegram founder Durov barred from leaving France

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, is under formal investigation related to illicit activities on the messaging app.

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Where You Can Watch Saif's Son On OTT

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

From Saif Ali Khan's sabse bada beta's streaming debut to how to make potstickers with Prince Charles' chhoti bahu, it's all there on OTT this week.

'The Dip Was Phenomenal But...'

'The Dip Was Phenomenal But...'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Pramod Prasad wishes some things could have been different.

Make Your Network Your Net Worth

Make Your Network Your Net Worth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'Who you know today will determine who you know tomorrow.' 'Becoming an expert in your domain will incentivise others to have you in their networks.' 'And the more diverse your network, the better it is.' An enlightening excerpt from Ambi Parmeswaran's All The World's A Stage: A Personal Branding Story.

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the Tiananmen Square uprising -- a US President had succeeded with his own hand, notes Krishna Prasad.

Securing your teen from social media dangers

Securing your teen from social media dangers

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Today's generation is increasingly adapting to the digitally savvy lifestyle and are socially connected online. Hence, in order to harness the benefits of social networking, while avoiding the drawbacks, the only way out is to take benefit of its advantages cautiously.

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Top Biz Families Fuel 20% Of CSR Spends

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Tatas, Ambanis, Adanis, Birlas contributed an average of Rs 800 crore to Rs 1,000 crore per family group.

Twitter officially changes its bird logo to 'X'

Twitter officially changes its bird logo to 'X'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Twitter has replaced its recognisable bird logo with the letter 'X' as its new official mark marking the latest major shift since Elon Musk's takeover of the social media platform.

5 High-Demand Jobs In 2025

5 High-Demand Jobs In 2025

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

In 2025, India's tech job market is thriving, with tech professionals seeing a 9.5% salary increase and roles like AI/ML architects earning up to Rs 95 lakh annually.

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

Abu Jundal's 'social' terror network

Abu Jundal's 'social' terror network

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Vicky Nanjappa reports on how Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative Abu Jundal made use of the social media extensively to spread his hate campaign

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

An Agitation That Woke Up Kerala

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

It was a protest which held a mirror to the government of a state taking pride in its commitment to democracy, gender equality and social indices.One person, who in his employed days had known governments and political parties at close quarters, told me that public perception of how the Kerala government handled the ASHA workers' strike had been terrible, reports Shyam G Menon.

'Lever'-aging the old boys' network online

'Lever'-aging the old boys' network online

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Hindustan Unilever has many firsts to its credit. Now, it adds one more. India's largest fast-moving consumer goods company has found a new way of keeping in touch with its employees -- present and former.

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

AI Takes Over Delhi Election Campaign

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

From dubbing voices to putting faces with the help of AI, political campaigns are undergoing a Bollywood makeover. Among the favourites is a scene from the Anil Kapoor-starrer Nayak, posted by the BJP, where Kapoor asks about the Chunaavi Vaade (poll promise), with Arvind Kejriwal at the receiving end instead of Amrish Puri.

Social media eats into TV audiences

Social media eats into TV audiences

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Prime-time viewers among the younger audience are swiftly moving to social networking sites and the internet.

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Of facebook and office networking

Of facebook and office networking

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Facebook has obviously designed workplace networking in to its offering. The question is can this become something more useful for organisations?

How to make money from social media

How to make money from social media

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Social media marketing is opening up a whole new avenue for young professionals. Read on to find out how Fabcebook and Twitter can make you money.

Beware! Networking sites can infect your PC

Beware! Networking sites can infect your PC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

In the past, users had to visit malicious sites or click on malicious email attachments to become a victim of a security threat. Today, hackers are compromising legitimate websites and using them as a distribution medium to attack home and enterprise computers.

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from hit-and-run attacks to carrying out sophisticated operations with tactical precision. The group's tactics and targets have become increasingly audacious, targeting security forces, Chinese nationals, and innocent civilians. Experts attribute the BLA's evolution to various factors, including the leadership of Bashir Zeb, the group's growing intelligence network, and its exploitation of the grievances of the Baloch people. The BLA's actions are a cause for concern, as the group's sophisticated attacks pose a major challenge to security forces.

Don't lower political discourse, Nadda tells BJP's social media teams

Don't lower political discourse, Nadda tells BJP's social media teams

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda on Tuesday asked the party's social media teams to follow the organisation's values and refrain from indulging in lowering the standard of political discourse, "irrespective of what narrative the Opposition chooses".

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Women, Your Birth Number Can Help You Succeed

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

By understanding the elements that rule your birth number, you can learn how to enhance your professional journey, improve your work life and grow in your career.

iDubba: Watch TV, then share socially

iDubba: Watch TV, then share socially

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

iDubba claims to be India's first (and only) television programme-recommendation and social-sharing platform. Adding 444 channels in the last five years, the platform aims to connect TV audiences by recommending relevant programmes.

Walmart to buy Indian duo's social media site

Walmart to buy Indian duo's social media site

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Social networking and mobile applications are increasingly becoming a part of Walmart customers' day-to-day lives globally.

WEF lists highest and lowest growing jobs

WEF lists highest and lowest growing jobs

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Farm workers and drivers will figure among the fastest growing jobs over the next five years, while roles of cashiers and ticket clerks will see the largest decline, a new study showed on Wednesday. In its Future of Jobs Report 2025, the World Economic Forum (WEF) also said that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced, resulting in 78 million net new jobs.

These social media mistakes can hurt your job search

These social media mistakes can hurt your job search

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

In the latest survey, employers share the most unusual activities on candidates' social media profiles and tell us why it caused them to lose the job on offer.

How can I network before I leave?

How can I network before I leave?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Are you going to the US for higher studies? Do you know how to network before leaving?

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Dabba Cartel Review: High Five!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Dabba Cartel's reluctant black comedy in the body of a crime thriller starts out interestingly enough to accomplish its Narcos: Thane aspirations, notes Sukanya Verma.

'Blaming India Is Pakistan's Go-To Excuse'

'Blaming India Is Pakistan's Go-To Excuse'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'Neither are Baloch insurgents capable of breaking up Pakistan, nor has Pakistan learned any lessons from the 1971 debacle that led to the country's dismemberment.'

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Heal Your Body, Heal Your Soul

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Early retirement is not just about money and calculators. It is more about rediscovering your passions, strengthening bonds, and living a life filled with purpose, connection, and lasting happiness. It's about reclaiming your life, explains Vatsal Ramaiya.

MHA gets Rs 2.33 lakh crore, bulk of funds for security

MHA gets Rs 2.33 lakh crore, bulk of funds for security

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

The Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday allocated Rs 2,33,210.68 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs with the majority of the fund -- Rs 1,60,391.06 crore -- being given to central police forces like Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) which are responsible for internal security, border guarding and security of vital installations.

IITians 'flirt' with Apple for iPhone networking

IITians 'flirt' with Apple for iPhone networking

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Apple's next killer application for the iPhone could justify its price-tag among the harshest of critics. The iPhone has had something for every user, but to take social networking to the next level, the services of a Bangalore firm were needed.

What is the right age to join social media sites?

What is the right age to join social media sites?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Facebook and Twitter now restrict users below the age of 13 from signing up on their platforms. LinkedIn doesn't provide its services to children below the age of 16.

Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

Over 85% Billionaires Are Upper Castes

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

While other backward classes had a share of 9 per cent, there were no scheduled tribe billionaires.