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How Facebook came to be

How Facebook came to be

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

The Social Network explores how the social networking site came into being.

Wish Sushma Swaraj a speedy recovery

Wish Sushma Swaraj a speedy recovery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

As External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is undergoing treatment for renal failure, we wish her a quick recovery.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

Looking for a maid? Now search online

Looking for a maid? Now search online

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Three individuals, two former employees of Microsoft and a friend of theirs, have networked to help people find jobs as drivers, domestic helps, gardeners and watchmen. Out of these three, two are Americans.

73% Indians on Facebook are below 13 years: Assocham

73% Indians on Facebook are below 13 years: Assocham

Rediff.com7 May 2014

As per the survey, nearly 25 per cent kids aged 13 years on Facebook

'All together' chant echoes through Brussels stadium post-shooting

'All together' chant echoes through Brussels stadium post-shooting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Van Overstraeten said the crowd chanted 'all together' and 'Sweden' as it waited.

Rules for the digital world

Rules for the digital world

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Parents, teachers and institutions should focus on creating the rule books for engaging with the digital world.

Using Facebook, Twitter? Beware of virus!

Using Facebook, Twitter? Beware of virus!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The government has warned the users of social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter of a virus that is spreading through these sites targeting the members.

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

BJP releases manifesto for LS polls: No NRC in 'Modi ki guarantee'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a pitch for electing a strong and stable government in an uncertain world beset by geopolitical tensions as the Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday released its manifesto, prioritising development and welfare while shunning populist measures and contentious issues like the National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Musk threatens to name & shame advertisers who ditch Twitter, defends layoffs

Musk threatens to name & shame advertisers who ditch Twitter, defends layoffs

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

While replying to a user on Twitter, Elon Musk said, "Thank you. A thermonuclear name & shame is exactly what will happen if this continues."

Youth activist held for FB post on cyclone Hudhud

Youth activist held for FB post on cyclone Hudhud

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party activist was on Wednesday arrested for allegedly posting 'irresponsible' comments on the social networking site Facebook regarding cyclone Hudhud which hit the North Andhra Pradesh coast earlier this month.

B-Schools Struggle With Placements

B-Schools Struggle With Placements

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'There is a behavioural shift and conservativeness with companies cutting down on manpower and rationalising the number of people.'

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

WhatsApp's privacy policy goes before SC's Constitution bench

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

A bench of Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice D Y Chandrachud said the parties should appear before the Constitution bench and formulate issues to be taken up for the hearing.

Swimming champ Phelps is going to be a father!

Swimming champ Phelps is going to be a father!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

US swimming star Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time, took to Instagram, on Wednesday, to share the news that he and fiance Nicole Johnson, a former Miss California USA, are expecting their first child.

Twitter, Facebook cost UK 1.38 bn pounds

Twitter, Facebook cost UK 1.38 bn pounds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

A new survey has revealed that the popular sites are actually costing British businesses 1.38 billion pounds a year in wasted time. In fact, according to the survey, more than half of office workers use the social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook for personal use during the working day, and admit wasting an average of 40 minutes a week each.

New system predicts global trends on Twitter in advance

New system predicts global trends on Twitter in advance

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Researchers randomly selected a group of users and took some of their followers as the sensor group.

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

In Grief, They Mourn Their Dead

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Mourners pray next to bodies of Palestinians killed in Israeli air strikes during their funeral.

Cool Facebook profile may hurt job prospects

Cool Facebook profile may hurt job prospects

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Recruiters often visit social networking Web sites to peruse candidates' suitability, according to international consultancy 'Badenoch & Clark.'

Myth busted! Kids of single mothers don't suffer

Myth busted! Kids of single mothers don't suffer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Comparing the well-being of children growing up in 'single-mother-by-choice' and two-parent families, researchers found no differences in the child's development.

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The two Indian cities were chosen among 331 applications from cities around the world for 100RC network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, New York.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

Kohli slammed for wearing shorts at toss in warm-up match

Kohli slammed for wearing shorts at toss in warm-up match

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

India captain Virat Kohli was on Thursday slammed by cricket fans for wearing shorts at the toss for the warm-up game against Cricket Australia XI ahead of the four-Test series in Adelaide.

'If your boss spies on you, spy on him too!'

'If your boss spies on you, spy on him too!'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

We recently published a feature on how offices spy on their employees' online activities and asked readers to share their stories and opinions. Here are a few responses.

Does A Woman's Career End At 40?

Does A Woman's Career End At 40?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

RediffGURUS Ashwini Dasgupta, Anu Krishna, Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan and Jinal Mehta answer queries from Rediff readers.

Mr and Mrs Dhoni and their love for dogs

Mr and Mrs Dhoni and their love for dogs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

It's not just Dhoni but his wife, Sakshi, is also an animal lover.

Radio speaks online lingo

Radio speaks online lingo

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Channels register presence in cyberspace through their own social networking sites.

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Biden urged to delay recognition of new Pak govt over rigging concerns

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The lawmakers expressed concerns about "pre- and post-poll rigging in Pakistan's recent parliamentary elections" and urged the US Congress to "withhold recognition of a new government in Pakistan until a thorough, transparent, and credible investigation of election interference has been conducted".

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Govt recruits volunteers to monitor social media posts

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The volunteers are asked to keep an eye on posts which are against the sovereignty and integrity of India, against the defence of India, against the security of the state, against friendly relations with foreign states, content aimed at disturbing public order, disturbing communal harmony and child sex abuse material.

Social media ban in J-K lifted; mobile internet speed limited to 2G

Social media ban in J-K lifted; mobile internet speed limited to 2G

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Earlier, only access to white-listed sites was allowed as the service was restored for a week on January 25 and subsequently extended from time to time, after being snapped on August 5 last year when the Centre abrogated the special status to the erstwhile state and bifurcated it into two union territories.

Have you ever been harassed online?

Have you ever been harassed online?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

With every second person opening accounts on social networking websites, spying on and duping Internet surfers has become easier. Have you ever been a victim?

Stalin's greetings on Vinayaka Chaturthi a mistake: DMK

Stalin's greetings on Vinayaka Chaturthi a mistake: DMK

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Sunday said comments greeting people on the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi on party treasurer M K Stalin's social networking page were put up by those operating it, without seeking his permission.

HC slams Google, Facebook for flouting norms

HC slams Google, Facebook for flouting norms

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

The court also sought the Centre's stand on the petitioner's allegation that Delhi Police, Indian Railways and others have created accounts on social networking sites despite government departments being barred from doing so under the law.

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

According to a study, abstaining from Facebook activity makes your stress hormone drop.

Smokers kick the butt in groups

Smokers kick the butt in groups

Rediff.com22 May 2008

A new study has found that when smokers quit the habit, odds are that the health triumph doesn't occur in isolation. Instead, the decision to quit smoking is often influenced by social networks, with entire clusters of spouses, friends, siblings and co-workers giving up the habit roughly in tandem. The study analysing changes in smoking behaviour over the past three decades within a large social network found that smokers kick the habit in groups.

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) said on Monday that it had raised the highest-ever corpus of annual funds for the institution, garnering Rs 231 crore from alumni, industry and individual donors for 2022-23 (FY23). Its funding increased 76 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared to Rs 131 crore in FY22, according to data shared by the institute. The number of donors contributing more than Rs 1 crore increased 64 per cent YoY.

Coming soon: Sabeer Bhatia's next portal

Coming soon: Sabeer Bhatia's next portal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2007

Bhatia is planning to launch his new social networking website, Apnacircle.com, soon.

Sergio Ramos hits back at critics after season crumbles

Sergio Ramos hits back at critics after season crumbles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

'We are not hiding. We the players are primarily responsible and I, as captain, more than anyone'

22-year-old wearing T-shirt with ISIS symbol held

22-year-old wearing T-shirt with ISIS symbol held

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

A 22-year-old youth was taken into custody on Sunday for questioning after a group photo of some youths wearing T-shirts with the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria's emblem appeared on a social networking site.

Twitter apologises after bug forces users to follow Trump

Twitter apologises after bug forces users to follow Trump

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Some users parted ways with @POTUS on the social network once it changed hands from former president Barack Obama to Trump. However, for reasons unexplained, they automatically re-followed the presidential account without their permission.