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Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Priyanka stressed on the importance of the UP polls for the party, calling it a "do-or-die" situation.

I'd like to be remembered as a great entrepreneur: Divya Narendra

I'd like to be remembered as a great entrepreneur: Divya Narendra

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Divya Narendra, the 29-year-old, American Indian who along with the Winklevoss brothers has filed a lawsuit against Facebook for copying their idea, talks about his his idols and ideals in life, the lessons he learnt from the Facebook episode and the traps that start-ups should watch out for.

Facebook faces criticism on user privacy

Facebook faces criticism on user privacy

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Social networking site, Facebook, has faced sharp criticism from the European data protection officials for putting users privacy at risk due to the changes it brought to its service, a media report said.

 Microsoft launches mobile handset 'Kin'

Microsoft launches mobile handset 'Kin'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Software giant Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its first mobile handset Kin, designed specifically for users who are actively accessing social networking sites.

Hate speech: Parl panel on IT to call FB whistleblowers to depose before it

Hate speech: Parl panel on IT to call FB whistleblowers to depose before it

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Some members of a parliamentary panel looking into the issue of hate speech on Facebook on Monday expressed the view that whistle-blowers Sophie Zhang and Frances Haugen, who have flagged bias and lack of proper regulation on the social media platform, be called to depose before it, sources said.

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

How social media reunited 3-yr-old Jahnvi with her parents

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

The three-year-old girl who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances last Sunday evening from India Gate was found a week later in West Delhi's Janakpuri area under equally dramatic sequence of events.

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Fresh headache for India as ISIS seeks foothold in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Pakistan, which is witnessing an influx of Tehreek-i-Taliban terrorists in significant numbers in the restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's tribal districts, is also facing a threat from the Islamic State (ISIS) which is trying to establish a foothold in the country, the ministry of interior has said.

Pakistan bans Facebook over Prophet cartoons

Pakistan bans Facebook over Prophet cartoons

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Pakistan on Wednesday cut off access to social networking site Facebook following a court's order to block the popular social networking website over a page featuring blasphemous caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed.

The Oscars aren't what they started out to be

The Oscars aren't what they started out to be

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Director Suparn Verma seems upset about some of the Oscar wins this year. He rants about it.

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Google planning Facebook competitor 'Google Me'?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

According to The Telegraph, Kevin Rose, the founder of Digg, tweeted, "Ok, umm, huge rumour: Google to launch Facebook competitor very soon "Google Me," very credible source" on June 28.

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

EVMs in India are 'black box', can't scrutinise, says Rahul, backs Musk's view

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The former Congress president also tagged a post by Tesla CEO Elon Musk in which he talked about eliminating EVMs.

Cellphone vendors look to catch 'em young

Cellphone vendors look to catch 'em young

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Handset vendors like Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, Spice and now Microsoft too have launched phones targeted solely at young users of social networking sites.

He can't imagine life without Facebook

He can't imagine life without Facebook

Rediff.com17 May 2010

On May 14, we brought you the second part in a series that explores the dynamics of interpersonal relationships with the advent of online social networking. Today, Abhishek Mande speaks to another youngster to analyse how online interactions are influencing lives.

Mr, Make Friends, Miss, Apps

Mr, Make Friends, Miss, Apps

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

Social networking has introduced us to a degree of interconnectedness never seen before. But what happens when all etiquette flies out the virtual window? You get the 20 most annoying social networking personalities, presented here for your perusal!

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.

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.

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

South East Asia-based gangs behind surge in cybercrimes in India: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The senior IPS officer said that 45 percent of cyber financial frauds taking place in the country are originating from the South East Asia.

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

Another model found dead in Kolkata, fourth suicide in a fortnight

Another model found dead in Kolkata, fourth suicide in a fortnight

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Yet another model was found dead in her residence in Kolkata, the fourth such incident in the city in a fortnight involving someone from the world of showbiz, the police said on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

How To Start A Business: 14 Tips

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Business success often involves a combination of planning, implementation, and continuous learning, says rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

15 Vistara pilots quit, over 50 flights cancelled; Govt, DGCA step in

15 Vistara pilots quit, over 50 flights cancelled; Govt, DGCA step in

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has asked Vistara to submit a daily report on flight cancellations and delays as the Tata group airline cancelled more than 50 flights for the second straight day on Tuesday amid non-availability of pilots.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Why I Support Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

If 4,000 workers could work round the clock for the construction of the new Parliament building, then there is no reason why all infrastructure projects too cannot follow that model, asserts Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Asked about action taken against those spreading fake news, and publishers of anti-national material, he said more than 60 accounts have been blocked including those on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

'BJP will have no effect. Not even an iota'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The people of Tamil Nadu in particular Chennai know about the double standards of the BJP. Nothing will work for them here.'

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.

Radio speaks online lingo

Radio speaks online lingo

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

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

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.