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What If China, America Make Up?

What If China, America Make Up?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Trump spoke approvingly of his recent telephone conversation with Xi Jinping. This could indicate the possibility of America and China reaching some level of tactical accommodation, which would not be good news for India, points out Ambassador Shyam Saran, a former foreign secretary.

Security concerns plague women's sport

Security concerns plague women's sport

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point in their lives, there are no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes.'

They're Hip, They're Young And They Love Fashion

They're Hip, They're Young And They Love Fashion

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

These fashion-forward youngsters are redefining style.

DeepSeek: China's AI Guerilla War On US

DeepSeek: China's AI Guerilla War On US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

DeepSeek is a case in point on how economic interdependence between nations are utilised for geopolitical ambitions and global domination efforts, observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Alcaraz exorcises demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start

Alcaraz exorcises demons, Djokovic recovers from slow start

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Carlos Alcaraz demolished Mattia Bellucci to banish memories of last year's shock early exit at the US Open on Wednesday.

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Teenagers Beware: Hidden Danger Behind 'Dusting'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'She didn't think she'd die. It was just a trend -- a video. But it took her away in seconds.'

Insecure, not happy person: Sam Altman jabs Elon Musk

Insecure, not happy person: Sam Altman jabs Elon Musk

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

If completed, this deal would place OpenAI among the most valuable private companies globally, alongside Musk's SpaceX and ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, according to The New York Times.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

Meet Armaan Malik And His Wives

Meet Armaan Malik And His Wives

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

YouTuber Armaan Malik is already among the top contenders on Bigg Boss OTT 3.

'On Beijing, Delhi Will Sleep With One Eye Open'

'On Beijing, Delhi Will Sleep With One Eye Open'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'New Delhi is not naive about its foreign policy choices.'

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

US lawmakers back India's ban on Chinese apps

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some US prominent lawmakers have urged the American government to follow suit as it is believed that the short video-sharing app is a major security risk to the country.

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Don't Miss! The Top 10 Fashion Trends Of 2025

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

What fashion has in store for you in the New Year.

'Welcome home', Biden tells Trump at White House

'Welcome home', Biden tells Trump at White House

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

US President Joe Biden greeted his successor Donald Trump at the White House with the message "welcome home" as Trump's motorcade arrived at the official presidential residence. Biden and Trump then went inside the White House for their traditional tea. Trump, 78, will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, succeeding Biden, 82. The ceremony has been moved inside the Rotunda from outside the Capitol Hill facing the majestic National Mall.

PICS: Mexico's 'Granny Jordan' becomes viral star

PICS: Mexico's 'Granny Jordan' becomes viral star

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

In the video, Lopez, a local artisan with her gray hair platted in two long braids and sporting a long skirt, fakes out an opponent near the basket to make space for a shot which she expertly scores off the backboard.

Watching Reels Can BADLY HARM Your Eyes!

Watching Reels Can BADLY HARM Your Eyes!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

'Reels may be short, but their impact on eye health can last a lifetime.'

Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

At the event the day earlier, Neymar thanked Bolsonaro for "this illustrious visit."

US will ban Tiktok on Sep 15 unless an American company buys it: Trump

US will ban Tiktok on Sep 15 unless an American company buys it: Trump

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Technology giant Microsoft is in talks with TikTok's parent company ByteDance to buy its US operation.

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Who Is Sana Sultan?

Bigg Boss OTT 3: Who Is Sana Sultan?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Sana Sultan Khan is giving contestants a run for their money on Bigg Boss OTT 3.

The Man Who Got Slapped On Bigg Boss 3

The Man Who Got Slapped On Bigg Boss 3

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Everyone is talking about the tight slap that Armaan Malik gave Vishal Pandey on Bigg Boss OTT 3.

'Some big, punitive action is being planned'

'Some big, punitive action is being planned'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

'India today feels enough is enough and we need to teach Pakistan a lesson.' 'Unless compelled, Mr Modi will think 10 times before taking the extreme step.'

Serena Williams welcomes second child, a baby girl!

Serena Williams welcomes second child, a baby girl!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Serena Williams has given birth to her second child, a girl named Adira River Ohanian

All 59 banned Chinese apps go off Google Play, Apple App Store

All 59 banned Chinese apps go off Google Play, Apple App Store

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

According to sources, developers of many of the 59 banned apps had taken down their apps from Google Play Store voluntarily.

Have you tried the viral 'Chair Challenge'?

Have you tried the viral 'Chair Challenge'?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Women can finish the challenge but men can't.

Ban on Chinese apps: Will Indian players' dream run continue?

Ban on Chinese apps: Will Indian players' dream run continue?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The idea behind starting Chingari is not to build a TikTok clone but to position itself as a super app for India like WeChat.

SEE: Kohli, Ayushmann, Kriti join forces to tackle hate, fake forwards

SEE: Kohli, Ayushmann, Kriti join forces to tackle hate, fake forwards

Rediff.com6 May 2020

A popular social media app has brought the four youth icons together for the #matkarforward social message in an attempt to create awareness amongst fellow Indians about the spread of fake forwards, hate messages and superstitions.

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The tech community, which was getting ready to use the ChatGPT fever and raise unlimited capital for their businesses, is going to face tougher obstacles now, predicts Ajit Balakrishnan.

Gayle says will block 'annoying' Chahal on social media

Gayle says will block 'annoying' Chahal on social media

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Big-hitting West Indies opener Chris Gayle says India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is "very annoying" on social media and he is going to block him. Chahal is one of the most busiest India cricketers on social media and with the coronavirus-forced lockdown in place, he is spending more time than ever on various platforms.

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Answer queries or face ban: Govt to Tiktok, Helo

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Tiktok and Helo in a joint statement said they have plans to invest $1 billion over the period of next three years to develop technology infrastructure and owns responsibility of local community.

Tinder, PUBG among 89 apps army asks troops to delete

Tinder, PUBG among 89 apps army asks troops to delete

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Some of the 89 apps are among those which the Centre has already banned stating "they are engaged in activities which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, the security of the state and public order".

SEE: Warner dances to Guru Randhawa's 'slowly slowly'

SEE: Warner dances to Guru Randhawa's 'slowly slowly'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'Yes, we have lost it now. Glow in the dark night,' David Warner wrote.

How the microwave challenge is heating up the Internet

How the microwave challenge is heating up the Internet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Scores of netizens are tagging each other to sit on the floor and spin like a microwave plate.

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

If there is one lesson we get from Depp vs Heard, it is that the American legal system is deeply flawed and the court of public opinion and social media make it harder for victims to get justice, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Revealed! How to get a HOT bod like Sophie Choudry

Revealed! How to get a HOT bod like Sophie Choudry

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

VJ actor Sophie Choudry tells Rediff.com how she keeps her cravings in check and manages to stay in shape.

Digital Aatmanirbhar: Indian apps gear up to face the challenge

Digital Aatmanirbhar: Indian apps gear up to face the challenge

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Beside RIL's Jio Switch and Jio Browser, smaller Indian app companies who have been overwhelmed by TikTok are again seeing a big rush - even though till the second week of June they might not have been even listed in the top 100 apps in the country.

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The third Republican candidates' presidential debate on Wednesday evening turned into a slugfest between the two desi candidates in the fray: Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy

'Don't Involve My Family!'

'Don't Involve My Family!'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'My weakness is my family, and the people I love.' 'I don't think I will receive any kind of backlash from the audience because I am not someone who drags someone's family into fights and arguments.'

Govt ready to hand over Sonali Phogat case to CBI, if required: CM Sawant

Govt ready to hand over Sonali Phogat case to CBI, if required: CM Sawant

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

The state police so far arrested five people in connection with the case. These include two associates of Phogat who have been charged with murder.

Shein is ready to make its second entry into India with Reliance Retail

Shein is ready to make its second entry into India with Reliance Retail

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Chinese fashion e-commerce platform Shein is expected to make a second entry into India and has tied up with Reliance Retail for this, according to a source in the know. The source said as part of the tie-up, Shein would source goods from India for its global operations. Also, the manufacturing of its products could happen in the country and they could be exported.

ShareChat raises $502 mn from Snap, Twitter, others

ShareChat raises $502 mn from Snap, Twitter, others

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

ShareChat on Thursday said it has raised $502 million (about Rs 3,725 crore) in funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Tiger Global, valuing the homegrown social media platform at over $2.1 billion. Snap Inc (which owns photo-messaging app Snapchat) and existing investors Twitter and India Quotient, among others, also participated in the funding round in Mohalla Tech, the parent company of ShareChat and short video app, Moj. Founded in 2015, Mohalla Tech has raised over $766 million across six fundraising rounds.