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HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

HC rejects plea against social media ban for Army officials

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The court said warfare in today's world is not confined to "accession of territory" but extends to affecting the economy and "inciting civil unrest" by enemy nations.

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Indian student: 'We are safe in Ukraine'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'The Indian government evacuated its citizens from the clutches of the Taliban and Covid-hit Wuhan, so I am not worried.'

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Saina support PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative

Mary Kom, Sindhu, Saina support PM Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

India's top female sportspersons, including ace shuttler PV Sindhu and world champion boxer MC Mary Kom on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Bharat Ki Laxmi' initiative.

Mumbai Police to act against 'derogatory' social media posts

Mumbai Police to act against 'derogatory' social media posts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

The police have been keeping constant tabs on social media activities in light of the pandemic and the ongoing lockdown, an official said.

'Uddhav did not think Shinde would backstab him'

'Uddhav did not think Shinde would backstab him'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

'When Uddhav Thackeray went in for surgery, he had presumed that Eknath Shinde would have looked after the Shiv Sena for him during this period.' 'He did not imagine that Shinde would use this period to backstab him.'

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Jarnail Singh, who flung shoe at Chidambaram in 2009, dies of Covid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Former Aam Aadmi Party MLA Jarnail Singh passed away in New Delhi on Friday due to COVID-related complications, his family said. He was 48.

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

This is the first time India has won the title.

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Akshay, Rajinikanth Pump Life Back into the Movies

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Sooryavanshi and Annaatthe have already collected 6 percent of the film industry's 2020 revenue.

NaMo, India's first social media PM

NaMo, India's first social media PM

Rediff.com21 May 2018

'With changing times, elections no longer are won by giving subsidies, doles and gifts before and after.' 'Entitlements, rightful gains of growth and economic development and the like are becoming important for increasingly conscious and demanding voters, especially younger voters,' points out Bheemaiah Krishnan Ravi.

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Bengal BJP chief says Mamata should 'wear bermudas to show injured leg'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

A video of Bharatiya Janata Party state president Dilip Ghosh apparently suggesting West Bengal chief minister should wear bermuda shorts to display her injured leg has triggered controversy with the ruling Trinamool Congress slamming it as a 'distasteful comment' and women expressing outrage over the remark in social media.

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

New Ways To Fight Terrorism in Kashmir

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In the Kashmir Valley, we need to begin to make a distinction between an insurgent who fights the security forces and a terrorist who murders unarmed civilians, suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

US Air Force chief flies 'Made in India's Tejas

US Air Force chief flies 'Made in India's Tejas

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, General David L Goldfein, on Saturday flew India's indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas at the air force station in Jodhpur.

Anjali Sud's BIG plans for Vimeo

Anjali Sud's BIG plans for Vimeo

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I am most excited about a new video production solution for large organisations -- think Fortune 500 companies -- that have distributed teams, many of which are based in India.'

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

With Halli Labs, Google makes its first Indian acquisition

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Joins Facebook, Apple and Twitter in buying Indian start-ups

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Shashi Kapoor: An Amazing Life in Pictures

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Remembering the Eternal Charmer. Remembering an Awesome Human Being. Remembering an actor and film-maker, the likes of whom we will not see again.

REVEALED: What made Zuckerberg and Jobs so successful!

REVEALED: What made Zuckerberg and Jobs so successful!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

Success mantras of the world's top tech CEOs

UP: Father of molestation victim shot dead by accused

UP: Father of molestation victim shot dead by accused

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A 50-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district by an accused out on bail in a case of molestation lodged in 2018 against the victim's daughter, police said.

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Nykaa's Falguni Nayar: UNAFRAID To Take Risks

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Beauty, Nykaa's founder Falguni Nayar realised, is a very long-tailed business and with e-commerce picking up in India, it seemed like a good idea to venture into.

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

'Wise for US to have a good relationship with India'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'While we may speculate about personality politics, the reality is that there are more important issues that drive the India-US relationship.'

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

'It is very difficult to see my mother like this'

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'The only way to kill time in prison is to read and she can't even do that properly any more.' 'Her knees, too, are in terrible shape. I could see how she was trying to hide her pain every time she got up from the bench where she was seated.'

Social media: 2019 election battleground

Social media: 2019 election battleground

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

'Political parties and leaders understand the impact the new media can have on outcomes.' 'From treating them as broadcast tools five years ago, now they look at them as arsenal that can potentially change electoral outcomes.'

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Saying goodbye to the ones we lost in 2020

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Subhash K Jha remembers the dear departed.

SC to hear plea challenging UP scribe's arrest over remarks on Yogi

SC to hear plea challenging UP scribe's arrest over remarks on Yogi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

The journalist's wife Jageesha Arora has filed a habeas corpus (bring the person) petition challenging the arrest of Kanojia.

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

'Dropping Gadkari is a message to the RSS'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'We are seeing an era where only what Modi wishes is going to happen.' 'A clear message has now been sent to others that if this fate could befall on Nitin Gadkari, then just think what could happen to lesser mortals.'

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The ruling People's Democratic Party has also used Twitter to put out press releases and at times counter the criticism levelled by opposition parties.

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Specialty teas become popular with Assam's growers

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Sale of India's specialty tea varieties from exclusive estates in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are on the rise in the domestic market, and sought after in overseas markets too.

Ramdev summoned in suit by doctors on misinformation against allopathy

Ramdev summoned in suit by doctors on misinformation against allopathy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued summons to Ramdev on a lawsuit by several doctors' associations for allegedly spreading misinformation against allopathy amid the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that the plea was not frivolous and a case for its institution was 'definitely' made out.

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Internet services suspended across Assam till Monday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Internet services across Assam will remain suspended till December 16 to prevent alleged misuse of social media in disturbing peace and to maintain law and order in the state, officials said on Saturday.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

Tendulkar shares 'awwdorable' throwback photo with Sara, Arjun

Tendulkar shares 'awwdorable' throwback photo with Sara, Arjun

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The 44-year-old took to social media and wrote a heart-warming message for his children.

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Key suspect behind attack on Hindus in Bangladesh arrested

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Iqbal Hossain was arrested from Cox's Bazar sea beach area on Thursday night and is suspected to be the one who allegedly placed a copy of the Quran at a Durga Puja venue in Cumilla, bdnews24.com reported.

Nehra trolled for 'using old Nokia phone'

Nehra trolled for 'using old Nokia phone'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Indian pacer Ashish Nehra was trolled for his comments that he is still 'using his old phone' and doesn't have social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter.

Akshay Kumar on why he didn't vote

Akshay Kumar on why he didn't vote

Rediff.com1 May 2019

The irony of Akshay skipping voting did not go unnoticed on Twitter, as just last month Modi had tagged the actor in a tweet, asking him to encourage voting.

EPL stars ready for action in ePremier League

EPL stars ready for action in ePremier League

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The inaugural edition of the knockout tournament will see players test their FIFA 20 video game skills against each other between April 20-25 from the comfort of their homes. The prize fund will be donated to the #PlayersTogether initiative created by league players to help the NHS.

Sidhu resigns as Punjab cabinet minister

Sidhu resigns as Punjab cabinet minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Sidhu took to Twitter on Sunday, making public his resignation letter dated June 10 addressed to Congress 'president' Rahul Gandhi.

Can social media impact LS polls? Govt doesn't think so!

Can social media impact LS polls? Govt doesn't think so!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

A study shows that Facebook and Twitter could have an influence in at least 160 Lok Sabha seats triggering a debate but two senior Union ministers -- Manish Tewari (information and broadcasting) and Kapil Sibal (information technology and telecom) -- disagree.

Quitting social media like Modi? Do this instead

Quitting social media like Modi? Do this instead

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

If you are planning to follow the Pradhan Sevak, we have 10 tips for you.

AirAsia mourns: Red logo changed to gray after plane goes missing

AirAsia mourns: Red logo changed to gray after plane goes missing

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

AirAsia on Sunday changed its bright fiery red logo to gray on its Twitter and Facebook pages after its aircraft, carrying 162 people, went missing en route from Indonesia to Singapore.

Reader tips to keep COVID-19 away: 'Get good sleep'

Reader tips to keep COVID-19 away: 'Get good sleep'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

We asked you, dear readers to share tips, suggestions and stories of how you are preventing coronavirus.