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Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Amit Shah photo row: Gujarat cops detain filmmaker Avinash Das from Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

He was being brought to Ahmedabad for further action, the official said.

America's most admired companies lag behind on social media

America's most admired companies lag behind on social media

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

For example, ExxonMobil and Berkshire Hathaway, two of the world's biggest companies, only have default Wikipedia page holders as their Facebook home.

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Politicians have a long way to get tech-savvy

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Several candidates have a low level of literacy, but know just enough about social media to know it is important to have a presence there.

'Big step towards transparency': Prasad's praise for FB, Google

'Big step towards transparency': Prasad's praise for FB, Google

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The publishing of compliance reports by Google, Facebook and Instagram is bound to turn up the heat on Twitter, which has been engaged in a tussle with the Indian government over the new social media rules.

Data breach: Defence personnel among 16.8 cr citizens whose personal info is hacked

Data breach: Defence personnel among 16.8 cr citizens whose personal info is hacked

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A massive data breach that has implications for national security was unearthed by the Cyberabad Police in Hyderabad, who arrested seven people of a gang allegedly involved in the theft and sale of sensitive data of the government and important organisations, including details of defence personnel as well as the personal and confidential data of about 16.8 crore citizens.

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

ICC WC: Openers, Zampa guide Australia to victory over Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Pakistan in Bengaluru, on Friday.

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Chandrayaan-3 completes final Lunar move, next stop Moon

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

The mission objectives of Chandrayaan-3 are to demonstrate a safe and soft landing on the lunar surface, to demonstrate rover roving on the Moon, and to conduct in-situ scientific experiments.

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Cong MLA Mamman Khan held for Nuh violence; Sec 144 clamped, Internet shut

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Congress MLA Mamman Khan has been arrested in connection with the July 31 Nuh violence case, police said on Friday.

Rape-accused former Nepal cricket captain arrested

Rape-accused former Nepal cricket captain arrested

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Sandeep Lamichhane has been taken into police custody following rape accusation

'Social media played key role in Lok Sabha polls'

'Social media played key role in Lok Sabha polls'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Social media has played a significant role in recent Lok Sabha elections and it will continue to do so in future, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

With one million users in Brazil, and 35,000 here in India within three weeks -- are we going to witness an encore from Orkut Bykkkten?

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Bharat Jodo Yatra Unleashed What Rahul Gandhi Had Not Imagined

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Rahul Gandhi could be where Modi has not been. Modi aspired to be with the pantheon of gods on the walls, while Rahul could sit with the family because there is a family member in the picture.

'Chamchon ka durbar': Ex-Cong leaders on Anil Antony's resignation

'Chamchon ka durbar': Ex-Cong leaders on Anil Antony's resignation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Another former Congressman and the current BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said nothing has changed in the Congress since he was 'forced out' of the party for 'speaking against dynasty'.

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy dead; thousands gather to pay homage

Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy dead; thousands gather to pay homage

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The 79-year old leader, who served as the chief minister of Kerala twice, breathed his last in a private hospital in Bengaluru at 4.25 am. His end came while undergoing treatment for cancer, party sources said.

EC gets complaint of false affidavit, tax evasion against TMC's Mahua Moitra

EC gets complaint of false affidavit, tax evasion against TMC's Mahua Moitra

Rediff.com23 May 2023

A complaint has been lodged with the Election Commission against Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Mahua Moitra for allegedly filing false election affidavits and tax evasion.

Why more Indians must speak up online

Why more Indians must speak up online

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

'Anyone on Indian Twitter, Facebook, or any of the other forms of social media that matter (except elite forums like Instagram) understands instantly that it is dominated by upper-caste North Indian men.' 'Other voices are silenced and attacked,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing date, time announced. Check details

Chandrayaan-3's Moon landing date, time announced. Check details

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

This eagerly anticipated event will be broadcast live on August 23, starting from 17:27 Hrs IST on multiple platforms, including the ISRO Website, its YouTube channel, ISRO's Facebook page, and DD National TV channel.

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

'Twitter has never been more vibrant than it is now'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

'Why Twitter? To reiterate, because Live is powerful'.

What's Priyanka Chopra doing at Wimbledon?

What's Priyanka Chopra doing at Wimbledon?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Famous faces spotted at the finals:

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

How Meta Is Supersizing WhatsApp

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

WhatsApp's advantage is that it is the first app millions of Indian check first thing in the morning and innumerable times during the day and night.

PM Modi No. 2 on Twitter among world leaders

PM Modi No. 2 on Twitter among world leaders

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a stunning entry into the top 10 list of Twitter users with a vast following, rocketing to the #2 spot.

'Bomb attack' rocks busy Istanbul street, 6 killed

'Bomb attack' rocks busy Istanbul street, 6 killed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The blast occurred on the busy Istiklal pedestrian street, a popular spot among tourists at around 4.20 pm local time.

BJP will make Shinde camp cry for every LS seat: MVA

BJP will make Shinde camp cry for every LS seat: MVA

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

On Friday, Shrikant Shinde had said some leaders were trying to create hurdles in the alliance in Dombivali area (under Kalyan Lok Sabha seat) for their own selfish politics and that he was ready to leave the seat since the aim was to ensure the Narendra Modi government returns with a thumping majority in the 2024 LS polls.

'Never thought I would be able to make this'

'Never thought I would be able to make this'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Medvedev's deep groundstrokes have been a major component of his clay-court progression. His baseline retrieving has been the foundation of his hard-court success, and he attributed his success on the clay this year to a string change at the start of the 2023 season.

'I have no problem with Shashi Tharoor'

'I have no problem with Shashi Tharoor'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'I am the senior most Congress party leader from Kerala, and I don't know why I am sidelined.'

BJP lost because cow wasn't allowed to vote: Twitter on Bihar results

BJP lost because cow wasn't allowed to vote: Twitter on Bihar results

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

References to cow, beef and Pakistan, which dominated political speeches and rallies during the keenly-fought Bihar polls, resurfaced on the media.

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

'Don't call me Uncle. Call me Sam'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Decoding the Prime Minister's Facebook townhall address

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

A study of the PM's speech reveals 13% of all words he used were pointed keywords to market his cause

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The restrictions "shall remain in force with effect from February 26 to February 28, 2023 (23:59 hrs)," according to an official order.

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Digvijaya Singh booked for sharing FB post on RSS ex-chief Golwalkar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Following the post, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan accused Congress leaders of spreading "misinformation" and creating social hatred by sharing a "false" post on Golwalkar.

Jolt for Uddhav as MLC Manisha Kayande joins Shinde's 'original' Shiv Sena

Jolt for Uddhav as MLC Manisha Kayande joins Shinde's 'original' Shiv Sena

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Kayande claimed she waited for a year to see if the Thackeray-led faction would introspect over why party workers were leaving Shiv Sena-UBT.

Lawyer offers prize to prove claims made in 'The Kerala Story'

Lawyer offers prize to prove claims made in 'The Kerala Story'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

The film falsely claims Hindu women converted, got radicalised and were deployed in terror missions in India and the world, according to the ruling CPI-M and opposition Congress in Kerala.

Curfew in Odisha's Sambalpur after fresh violence during Hanuman Jayanti rally

Curfew in Odisha's Sambalpur after fresh violence during Hanuman Jayanti rally

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The violence came after Friday evening's Hanuman Jayanti processions were held under tight security.

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Gujarat police arrest filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo case

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Gujarat police arrested filmmaker Avinash Das on Wednesday in a case related to sharing on Twitter a photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah with arrested IAS officer Pooja Singhal, an official said.

Modi on TIME's most influential people on Internet for second year

Modi on TIME's most influential people on Internet for second year

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The magazine cited Modi's unconventional announcement on Twitter of his visit to Pakistan last year

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

SEE: Australian dressing room shenanigans

SEE: Australian dressing room shenanigans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

The Australian cricket team were chuffed to bits after winning their maiden T20 World Cup title. Here's how they celebrated...

PMO twitter account to be handed over to new dispensation: PMO

PMO twitter account to be handed over to new dispensation: PMO

Rediff.com21 May 2014

Under sharp attack, the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday said the twitter account @PMOIndia has been "secured" by the microblogging company and will be handed over to the new dispensation which will take over next week.

Singer KK dies in Kolkata after performance at concert

Singer KK dies in Kolkata after performance at concert

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

Well-known Bollywood singer Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, died in Kolkata on Tuesday night, officials said. He was 53.

No HC relief for filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo row

No HC relief for filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah photo row

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Justice Dangre said that Ahmedabad, where the FIR against Das was registered, was not too far from Mumbai.