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GenAI Debuts In Lok Sabha Polls

GenAI Debuts In Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'This Lok Sabha election is more of a trial for GenAI content.'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Kashmir to unblock YouTube, Facebook

Kashmir to unblock YouTube, Facebook

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Internet users in Kashmir will be able to access social networking websites without any problem soon, a senior officer of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited said on Thursday.

Kashmir to unblock YouTube, Facebook

Kashmir to unblock YouTube, Facebook

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Internet users in Kashmir will be able to access social networking websites without any problem soon, a senior officer of the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited said on Thursday.

5 important people you must have in your network

5 important people you must have in your network

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Make it a point to build key relationships with seniors who matter.

Some content on Internet dangerous, tweets Omar

Some content on Internet dangerous, tweets Omar

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said he was against media censorship but the content on some social networking sites were "dangerous and inflammatory".

Facebook a tool of subversion: Chinese think-tank

Facebook a tool of subversion: Chinese think-tank

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

A top Chinese think-tank believes that social networking sites like Facebook pose a security threat to China.These sites are being used as 'tools of subversion' by Western nations, including the United States, claimed the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in its annual report on the development of new media. "Facebook has appeared as the rallying point for overseas Xinjiang separatist groups," the report said.

Case against Google India dropped

Case against Google India dropped

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

On Thursday, Google India's name was taken out from the suit for trial of various social networking websites for allegedly hosting offending contents, after it was pointed out to a Delhi court that it is merely a software developing firm.

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

PFI has established network in Gulf nations to raise funds: ED

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The Popular Front of India (PFI), banned recently by the government for alleged terrorist links and spreading communal hatred, has a "well-structured and organised" presence in the Gulf countries for raising and mobilising funds, the Enforcement Directorate said on Monday after a local court took cognisance of its latest charge sheet filed against three PFI office-bearers.

IMAGES: Celebs flaunt their beach bods online!

IMAGES: Celebs flaunt their beach bods online!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook -- sexy stars are now taking to social networking sites to reveal some of their sexiest snaps!

Reliance ADAG's BigAdda to venture into e-commerce

Reliance ADAG's BigAdda to venture into e-commerce

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The website will now be repositioned as an e-commerce portal such as eBay.

Indian Army draws LoC on internet use for officers

Indian Army draws LoC on internet use for officers

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

While the world of internet and social networking sites is being increasingly by citizens, companies, or even the governments across the globe, the Indian Armed Forces are bracing against cyber attacks, cyber honey traps after several incidents of possible hacking and honey trapping came to light.

Facebook founder is Time's 'Person of the Year'

Facebook founder is Time's 'Person of the Year'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

The founder of the social networking site was named Person of the Year for "connecting more than half a billion people and mapping the social relations among them; for creating a new system of exchanging information; and for changing how we all live our lives", according to the magazine.

India wants access to Google, Skype, Twitter data

India wants access to Google, Skype, Twitter data

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Amid a raging controversy over BlackBerry posing security concerns, security agencies have now asked the Union telecom ministry to provide real-time monitoring of various social networking sites like Google, Skype and Twitter, among others.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now worth $18 billion

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg now worth $18 billion

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's personal fortunes have soared, thanks to investment fund GSV Capital's recent stake in the social networking site which has put the Harvard dropout at a worth higher than Google founder Sergey Brin and Larry Page.

Facebook picks Nasdaq to list its shares

Facebook picks Nasdaq to list its shares

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

Popular social networking site Facebook, which will soon launch its initial public offering, has zeroed in on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange to list its shares.

POLL: Do you share TOO much relationship info online?

POLL: Do you share TOO much relationship info online?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Are you guarded about your relationship status on social networking websites or do you share more information than necessary online? Take our poll and let us know!

Facebook was his idea!

Facebook was his idea!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

He sued Marc Zuckerberg for $65 million and won. The Social Network focuses on the former Harvard upperclassman's battle. Aseem Chhabra reports.

'New Internet security threats surge this year'

'New Internet security threats surge this year'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

"The growing prevalence and capabilities of the most visible cyber-events of 2010, Stuxnet and Hydraq, have turned the focus on protecting businesses and critical infrastructure." said Shantanu Ghosh, vice president, India Product Operations, Symantec.

Cyberbullying: Where does India rank in the world?

Cyberbullying: Where does India rank in the world?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A new poll finds that cyberbullying in India is pretty high.

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Just Starting Your Career? 10 Useful Tips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Investing the time and resources needed to acquire new skill sets and sharpen existing ones will enable you to stay relevant and make you more employable, says Ankit Aggarwal, founder and CEO of Unstop.

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Now, Facebook and Twitter under govt scanner

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The government has the power to monitor, intercept and even block online conversations and websites.

How to make video calls on Facebook

How to make video calls on Facebook

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Google+ paves the way for yet another interesting feature for Facebook. Now Facebook facilitates video calling, and that too a group video chat.

'Railways plans to carry 10 billon passengers every year by 2030'

'Railways plans to carry 10 billon passengers every year by 2030'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'We carry 6.5 billion passengers every year. We have crossed seven billion this year, and are targeting 10 billion by 2030.'

Is your child obsessed with Internet? Read this!

Is your child obsessed with Internet? Read this!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Worried for your child's obsession for the internet and social networking sites? You are not alone, researchers say.

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

10 Winning Tips To Help You Land That Dream Job

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Try to maintain a healthy relationship with people you have worked for and within the past, suggests Sachin Alug.

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"We have seen reports about this outlet's ties to the People's Republic of China, but we can't comment yet on the veracity of those claims," State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at a news conference in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

Zuckerberg's net worth jumps to $29.7 bn

Zuckerberg's net worth jumps to $29.7 bn

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The social networking site has 1.23 billion monthly active users and 757 million daily active users.

World moans the 'death' of typewriters

World moans the 'death' of typewriters

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Soon after the article came out on the last 500 office typewriters in the world of Godrej Prima brand, these became the favourite buzzword for the global media.

'Facebook and Twitter will come and go'

'Facebook and Twitter will come and go'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2010

Ankita Gaba and Aditya Rao are in their early 20s. The two run Superchooha, a social business communications firm. They tell Abhishek Mande how social media is changing the way organisations function and why it is difficult selling the idea of social communications in India.

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Even MBAs Find It Tough To Get Jobs

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Corporations that were recruiting 15 or 20 [students] have reduced the number to two or three.'

Made in heaven, unmade on the Web

Made in heaven, unmade on the Web

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

With social networking sites becoming an integral part of our lives, experts believe using digital traces for legal purposes will only rise in future.

Facebook goes head-to-head with Groupon

Facebook goes head-to-head with Groupon

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

With online deals getting bigger everyday, Facebook is getting into the local deals business. And that move by itself as per analysts is enough to make Groupon, a website that is localised to major geographic markets worldwide look nervously over its shoulder and further strengthen Facebook.

Facebook, Twitter users vulnerable to cyber crimes

Facebook, Twitter users vulnerable to cyber crimes

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

According to the survey by global IT security and data protection firm Sophos, criminals have increasingly focused attacks on users of social networking sites in last 12 months with an explosion in reports of spam and malware.

5 ways to overcome your Facebook addiction

5 ways to overcome your Facebook addiction

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

If you think that you are addicted to social networking sites -- and it's affecting your school work and grades -- it's time that you beat your addiction. Here are five simple ways to do it...

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Govt drafts new IT rules to curb social media misuse; experts flag privacy concerns

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Experts warned that amendments, which would allow traceability of "unlawful content", invade personal privacy and free speech.

Warner Brothers to offer movies on Facebook

Warner Brothers to offer movies on Facebook

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

The first movie to be made available on Facebook is the Heath Ledger starrer The Dark Knight.

Google Plus steadily gaining ground

Google Plus steadily gaining ground

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Google's latest offering 'Google Plus' is steadily gaining ground in the social networking space, so far dominated by Facebook, with the internet giant's social network attracting about 20 million visitors in the initial three weeks and nearly half of these visitors hailing from US and India.

Can Vero kill Facebook, Instagram AND Snapchat?

Can Vero kill Facebook, Instagram AND Snapchat?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Why are people migrating to this new app?

Goldman, Digital Sky invests $500 mn in Facebook

Goldman, Digital Sky invests $500 mn in Facebook

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

The deal makes Facebook now worth more than companies like eBay, Yahoo and Time Warner.