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Will contest 15 seats in alliance with BJP in UP: Nishad party

Will contest 15 seats in alliance with BJP in UP: Nishad party

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Nishad said he will meet senior BJP leaders, including Amit Shah, in Delhi on Monday to finalise the constituencies where the party will field its candidates.

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.

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.

'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.

CBI seeks US help to track down 2 persons for abusing judges

CBI seeks US help to track down 2 persons for abusing judges

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The CBI has sought help from authorities in the US in tracking two accused, C Prabhakar Reddy who is also known as "Punch" Prabhakar and Mani Annapureddy, believed to be staying in that country in connection with a case related to alleged derogatory social media posts against judges and the judiciary, officials said on Thursday.

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.

Trump's 'communication platform' shuts down a month after launch

Trump's 'communication platform' shuts down a month after launch

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The blog, called "From the Desk of Donald J. Trump," was launched May 4 and came months after the former President had been banned from Facebook and Twitter.

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.

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress, pharmacy student arrested for posts on Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Comments like "hell is waiting" and "you hate Brahmins" are part of the post that allegedly criticises the veteran leader.

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.

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Clubhouse sets the trend for social audio apps in pandemic

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

From Twitter to Facebook to Spotify, everyone it seems is clambering aboard the social audio bandwagon. Neha Alawadhi reports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

Appellate panels soon to redress social media users' grievances: Centre to HC

Appellate panels soon to redress social media users' grievances: Centre to HC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The submission was made before Justice Yashwant Varma who was hearing a batch of petitions concerning the suspension and deletion of accounts of several social media users, including Twitter users.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

'We are like a divorced couple': Pak girl's Facebook post on Indo-Pak ties goes viral

'We are like a divorced couple': Pak girl's Facebook post on Indo-Pak ties goes viral

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A Islamabad-based girl identified as Alizay Jaffer has put up a touching Facebook post about India-Pakistani ties, which at the time of publishing had over 6,700 likes.

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

What does Neal Mohan, anointed the next CEO of YouTube, have in common with Sir Cliff Richard? They are alumni of St Francis' College. Mohan, who will take over the reins of the social media platform, is arguably the second most high-profile personality after the British music icon to be associated with the all-boys institution ensconced in the heart of Lucknow.

SC rejects criminalisation of politics plea against heads of parties

SC rejects criminalisation of politics plea against heads of parties

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings against heads of political parties for not following its directions to prevent criminalisation of politics in the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls held earlier this year.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

Govt blocks SM handles circulating fake content related to PM, targeting Hindu women

Govt blocks SM handles circulating fake content related to PM, targeting Hindu women

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Owners of these accounts are being identified for action under the law, Minister of State for IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said.

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

HC seeks govt's reply to FB, WhatsApp pleas against IT Rules

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The Delhi high court on Friday asked the Centre to reply to pleas by Facebook and WhatsApp challenging the new IT rules for social media intermediaries requiring the messaging app to "trace" chats and make provisions to identify the first originator of information.

No comment, Happy Independence Day: Rahul on Modi's nepotism remark

No comment, Happy Independence Day: Rahul on Modi's nepotism remark

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"75 years ago our country showed the whole world the strength of walking on the path of truth and non-violence. Today, we are remembering the sacrifice of all freedom fighters by taking out an 'Azadi Gaurav March' with our Congress family," he said.

'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).

Filmmaker Avinash Das granted bail in Amit Shah photo row

Filmmaker Avinash Das granted bail in Amit Shah photo row

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Metropolitan Magistrate M V Chauhan granted bail to Das on the condition that he shall remain present before the Ahmedabad Crime Branch during the first week of every month until the charge sheet is filed.

Trump's FB, Insta to be blocked until inauguration: Zuckerberg

Trump's FB, Insta to be blocked until inauguration: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The possibly first ever blocking of a head of a state by Facebook comes in the wake of the unprecedented storming of the United States Capitol by Trump's supporters on Wednesday and thus disrupting the constitutional process of counting and certification of the Electoral College votes of the presidential elections.

'What is its name?': Akhilesh evades answer if SP will join opposition bloc

'What is its name?': Akhilesh evades answer if SP will join opposition bloc

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said people of the country want change of power, but evaded a direct reply on whether his party would join an opposition alliance to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Representing 1.5 bn, Modi has an advantage on FB: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As per official estimates, India's population currently is 1.3 billion people. Facebook pages on Thursday reflected that Modi is followed by 44 million people, while the account of Trump by 27 million. The US population is estimated to be 325 million.

PM Modi 2nd most followed politician on social media: Report

PM Modi 2nd most followed politician on social media: Report

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Former US President Barack Obama is first on the list.

Shinde, Fadnavis share stage amid slugfest over ad

Shinde, Fadnavis share stage amid slugfest over ad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his deputy Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday travelled in a helicopter together for an event in Palghar as they reaffirmed their commitment to take forward their alliance and spoke about their strong bond after a controversial advertisement.

Retweet this! 20 life lessons from Twitter's co-founder

Retweet this! 20 life lessons from Twitter's co-founder

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Co-founder of Twitter Biz Stone tells us what he learned from his enterprising entrepreneurial journey.

ISL PICS: Ranbir-Alia support MUFC from stands!

ISL PICS: Ranbir-Alia support MUFC from stands!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Alia is rumoured to be dating MUFC's owner, actor Ranbir Kapoor.

2 women scribes arrested by Tripura police granted bail

2 women scribes arrested by Tripura police granted bail

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Samriddhi Sakunia and Swarna Jha, journalists with HW News Network, were produced before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Gomati district Shubhra Nath, who granted them bail on bail bonds of Rs 7,500.

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

New bill moots up to Rs 250 cr fine for violating data protection norms

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

The government on Thursday tabled the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha with an aim to protect the privacy of Indian citizens, while proposing a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities for misusing or failing to protect digital data of individuals.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

How to WFH Productively: Smart Tips

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Set your personal work aside during your work hours. Or else, it may lead to delays and slips in your deliverables at work.

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Supercars are being offered up for free drives in a new campaign by an online portal.

When Messi Met Ed Sheeran

When Messi Met Ed Sheeran

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Lionel Messi met singer Ed Sheeran on Tuesday after the Champions League match in Paris between PSG and Manchester City.