News for 'TROLLS'

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Of Troll Armies and Lynch Mobs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

'Clearly, no hero can become one without a loyal and unquestioning set of followers.' 'But how does one deal with them once their purpose is served?' asks Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'Since childhood we've said 'tumhare mu mein ghee shakkar'.' 'That's why I am moving away from sweet sweet films and concentrating on films like Tiger.'

'I'm pretty thick-skinned now'

'I'm pretty thick-skinned now'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'I don't jump at everything that comes my way. (But) To say that I have too many offers coming my way is also a lie. I'm not one of those people who turn down scripts every day.'

Trolls Impact? No Letters to the Editor please

Trolls Impact? No Letters to the Editor please

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

'It may not be coincidental that the rise of these warriors with their bile and diatribes has come at a time when the concept of neutrality in journalism is fading.'

Is Gambhir Taking Another Shot At Dhoni?

Is Gambhir Taking Another Shot At Dhoni?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

'When you give credit to only one person for a tournament victory, how will the other 14 players feel?'

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Modi's Rahul-Sized Headache

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

For the first time, Modi is eyeball to eyeball with his bete noire, sitting a few feet across him. Given the last 10 years, a confrontation between them was unavoidable, inevitable, points out Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Did You Know This About Adipurush?

Did You Know This About Adipurush?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Ever since its release, Adipurush has been subjected to much trolling, and one wonders how it would have been if it had been stretched into two parts.

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

PIX: Women's team finally end RCB's title drought!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Over the last few years, the Ee Sala Cup Namde (The Cup is ours this time) slogan of Royal Challengers Bangalore has remained the pet troll of social media army. But not anymore after this Sunday!

B'luru caf blast: BJP says Bengal 'safe haven for terrorists', Mamata hits back

B'luru caf blast: BJP says Bengal 'safe haven for terrorists', Mamata hits back

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

What about Uttar Pradesh Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat and Bihar? Mamata asked.

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.'

'Jalteee rahooooo': India pacer Mohd Shami hits back at trolls

'Jalteee rahooooo': India pacer Mohd Shami hits back at trolls

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

A day after his wife came under attack on social media over her outfit, India fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Monday lashed out at the trolls, calling them 'jealous' of his success.

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Prakash Raj draws flak for post on Chandrayaan-3, says joke's on you

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

While the actor did not specify the man in the cartoon, many social media users slammed the actor for making fun of former Indian Space Research Organisation chief K Sivan.

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

'My father was disappointed by Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Politics is a game of public perception and my father felt that by his long disappearances, Rahul Gandhi was losing the battle of perception.'

Kohli Hits Back At Haters

Kohli Hits Back At Haters

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Kohli's reponse came via a cryptic Instagram Story and urged individuals to develop the ability to be disliked in order to free themselves from the influence of others' opinions.

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rameshwaram caf blast mastermind, bomber arrested in Bengal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Adbul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa were traced to their hideout near Kolkata and apprehended by an NIA team, they said.

Neha Dhupia slams her trolls

Neha Dhupia slams her trolls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

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

After Sanju, Will Ranbir Play Dada?

After Sanju, Will Ranbir Play Dada?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'Dada is a living legend, not just here but around the world. The biopic on him will be very special.'

'Dangal' star apologises after being trolled for meeting Mufti

'Dangal' star apologises after being trolled for meeting Mufti

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Kashmiri girl Zaira Wasim, who played the younger version of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat in Aamir Khan-led Bollywood blockbuster "Dangal", on Monday apologised for "offending" and "unintentionally hurting" people after her meeting with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti kicked up a row.

Who Are Khushi and Janhvi Dating?

Who Are Khushi and Janhvi Dating?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor were the latest guests on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan, and the sisters opened up about their careers, relationship rumours, and losing mom Sridevi at a young age.

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Mumbai flooded: Sena trolled on Twitter, Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

As Mumbai almost came to a halt after overnight rains, netizens and Mumbaikars took a dig at the Shiv Sena for the plight of their beloved city.

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

In an Instagram post by Esha, Iwobi was called 'gorilla'.

Koffee Talk: Aditya On Ananya, Arjun On Marriage Plans

Koffee Talk: Aditya On Ananya, Arjun On Marriage Plans

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

The latest episode of Koffee With Karan 8 has Bollywood's eligible bachelors Aditya Roy Kapur and Arjun Kapoor on the couch.

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Now, Prakash Raj attacked for congratulating ISRO

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

In his latest tweet, the 58-year-old actor said the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon's uncharted south pole was a moment of celebration for mankind.

New Maha govt is formed by ED: Fadnavis's wordplay

New Maha govt is formed by ED: Fadnavis's wordplay

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

When some MLAs were voting, members from the opposition benches shouted "ED, ED".

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Netizens slammed Bhagat for poor knowledge of tennis in the country

Kohli-Naveen Hug: Guess Who's Happy!

Kohli-Naveen Hug: Guess Who's Happy!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The good thing was when we saw Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq in between the overs, we can see that the fight has ended.'

Gurmehar trolling: Sehwag says he wasn't being a bully

Gurmehar trolling: Sehwag says he wasn't being a bully

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Wednesday came out in support of Delhi University student Gurmehar Kaur, who is in the eye of a storm over free speech, even as Virender Sehwag defended himself after facing a backlash for ridiculing her.

Rajasthan Royals trolled as they finish last

Rajasthan Royals trolled as they finish last

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Rajasthan Royals with Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, Jos Buttler, Steve Smith and Sanju Samson in its side is at the bottom of the IPL 2020 points table.

Did Sara Ali Khan Jinx Shubman Gill?

Did Sara Ali Khan Jinx Shubman Gill?

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Following Gill's early dismissal, some netizens trolled him for his performance in the final.

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Yuvraj Singh trolls Virat Kohli

Rediff.com18 May 2019

It was a light-hearted joke shared between old colleagues.

KL Rahul: Breaking records and silencing critics

KL Rahul: Breaking records and silencing critics

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

While coming at No. 5, Rahul's role as a batsman is not easy - he either has very few overs to make an impact after a top-order mayhem or he has to consolidate after a top-order malfunction.

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

'Why can't the Modi government answer questions?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Till today, we don't know how many people died of Covid in India.' 'How many migrated from cities to villages during the Covid pandemic?' 'How many corporates contributed to PM Cares?'

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

Why is Hrithik Roshan being trolled on Twitter?

Why is Hrithik Roshan being trolled on Twitter?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

'Why zip it?' 'Aunty National' Smriti gets back at trolls

'Why zip it?' 'Aunty National' Smriti gets back at trolls

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Following her spat, 'Aunty National' Irani took to Facebook to speak out against her detractors. Here's the Facebook post in response to her critics which Rediff.com represents verbatim:

WPL Final PIX: RCB are the CHAMPIONS!

WPL Final PIX: RCB are the CHAMPIONS!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

IMAGES from the WPL final between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday

BJP, PDP slam trolls targeting Dangal actress Zaira

BJP, PDP slam trolls targeting Dangal actress Zaira

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

BJP spokesperson Khalid Jehangir, in his stern message, warned the extremists not to threaten any Kashmiri.

'If chemistry is right and time is good, magic can happen...'

'If chemistry is right and time is good, magic can happen...'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

My advice: Live and let others live.'

Who Says Animal Is Anti-Women?

Who Says Animal Is Anti-Women?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Be it Kabir Singh or Ranvijay Singh, alpha males are nothing but grown men in diapers, observes Durba Dhyani.