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Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Coronavirus: Over 50,000 Indians stuck in China

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

While many are getting stranded because of lack of clarity regarding the visa rules following the novel coronavirus outbreak, others are stranded in transit as even OCI cardholders are being turned away

Designer Satya Paul passes away

Designer Satya Paul passes away

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In 1980, he launched the first 'saree boutique' in India, L'Affaire, and founded the eponymous fashion clothing brand with his son in 1986. The brand soon became synonymous for its sleek sarees.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.

PIB sets up unit to combat fake news related to govt

PIB sets up unit to combat fake news related to govt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The ministry on Thursday urged people to email snapshots of any 'dubious material' they come across on any platform including social media and it will get it checked.

Kashmir floods: Cries for help go out on social media

Kashmir floods: Cries for help go out on social media

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Hundreds of people have logged on to social networking sites likes Facebook and twitter to share information on floods, which have created havoc in Jammu and Kashmir, and are even collecting aid for the victims.

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Former racing champion Ashwin Sundar dies in mishap

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Former national racing champion Ashwin Sundar and his wife Niveditha died in a mishap at MRC Nagar in Chennai, on Saturday.

The MLA who gave up his seat for Yogi

The MLA who gave up his seat for Yogi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'If I had earned money as an MLA, I would have been sad to lose my seat.' 'But I have not earned money. Instead, I have earned respect.'

Jaitley likely to announce his final full Budget on Feb 1

Jaitley likely to announce his final full Budget on Feb 1

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Like 2017-18, govt will seek comments from the public at large, including Facebook and Twitter

American wins golden toilet roll after 63-hour virtual ultramarathon

American wins golden toilet roll after 63-hour virtual ultramarathon

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

American Michael Wardian was the last runner standing in the 'Quarantine Backyard Ultra' on Tuesday as the endurance athlete took the title after completing 422km in 63 hours. Wardian's reward was what the organisers described as the "world's most coveted prize" - a golden toilet paper roll.

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Indian football hero of '80s, Chibuzor dies

Babuji Dheere Chalna actress Shakila passes away

Babuji Dheere Chalna actress Shakila passes away

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Shakila was known for her roles in Aar Par, CID, Raj Mahal, Alibaba Aur Chaalis Chor, China Town and Hatim Tai.

Meet 'Papa's Angel' Honeypreet Insaan, the confidante of Ram Rahim

Meet 'Papa's Angel' Honeypreet Insaan, the confidante of Ram Rahim

Rediff.com27 Aug 2017

Honeypreet, in her thirties, accompanied Ram Rahim Singh when he was brought to the special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Panchkula for the pronouncement of the verdict in the 15-year-old rape case on Friday.

My name is Modi, my app gives all info to US companies, tweets Rahul

My name is Modi, my app gives all info to US companies, tweets Rahul

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Gandhi also accused the media of "burying" the story.

WhatsApp banned 3m Indian accounts, says 2nd compliance report

WhatsApp banned 3m Indian accounts, says 2nd compliance report

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Indian accounts, identified by the "+91" in their mobile numbers, were actioned through WhatsApp's prevention and detection methods, for violating either the laws of India or the company's Terms of Service, the firm said in its compliance report.

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Life during lockdown: Clean, cook, binge, repeat...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

If everybody is 'working' from home, then how has TV consumption gone up? Who is making all that gourmet food being posted on social media?

Aamir, Kiran celebrate Mansoor's birthday

Aamir, Kiran celebrate Mansoor's birthday

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Happy birthday, Mansoor!

Veterans honour their fallen, respect their Commander

Veterans honour their fallen, respect their Commander

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee, along with the Defence Chiefs and Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar were also present to pay homage on the 50th anniversary for the brave who sacrificed their all for the greater good.

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Indian-origin Banerjee lifts Wimbledon boys' singles title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Playing only his second junior Grand Slam, 17-year-old won 7-5, 6-3

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Kerala woman killed in rocket attack in Israel

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Soumya Santosh worked as a caregiver attending to an old woman at a house in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon.

Section 66A has gone, but here are other hurdles to free speech

Section 66A has gone, but here are other hurdles to free speech

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

On Tuesday, Section 66A of Information Technology Act was struck down. However, these other laws could still spell trouble for free speech

Rajinikanth turns 70, supporters throng residence

Rajinikanth turns 70, supporters throng residence

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Many supporters and fans who gathered outside his home, wore T-shirts with brightly embossed image of the actor and his political catchphrases like 'Ippo Illaina Eppovaum Illai' (Now or never) as they appeared swept by political fervour with their favourite star's recent announcement of party launch.

4 ways social media affects your health

4 ways social media affects your health

Rediff.com22 Apr 2018

It's true! Spending too much time on social media can affect your mental health.

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Post elections, the company has been making frequent visits to various ministries, including the IT ministry, commerce ministry, as well as different agencies to get the hang of things in the administration.

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Social media stirs the Bollywood plot

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Social media teams ensure there is something new around the movie every few days and as the release date nears, every few hours.

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters calls CAA 'fascist, racist'

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters calls CAA 'fascist, racist'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

"You write injustice on earth, We will write revolution in the sky; Everything will be remembered, Everything recorded," he recited from the poem.

TMC to seek Bengal Guv's dismissal over 'hawala link': MP

TMC to seek Bengal Guv's dismissal over 'hawala link': MP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Sharpening its attack on West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday, a day after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee claimed that his name figures in the Jain Hawala scandal, the Trinamool Congress said it will think of ways to step up the demand for his dismissal.

Summer styles inspired from Katrina, Sonam, Deepika

Summer styles inspired from Katrina, Sonam, Deepika

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Always be in style!

J-K lawyer who claimed threat to life shot dead by terrorists

J-K lawyer who claimed threat to life shot dead by terrorists

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The ultras fired upon advocate Babar Qadri at his Hawal residence around 6.25 pm from close range before fleeing the spot, a police official said.

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

The Who's Who of the CBFC's new, improved squad

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Will this team of 12 change the way films are certified in India?

IIFA 2016: Sonakshi, Shahid, Bipasha set off for Madrid

IIFA 2016: Sonakshi, Shahid, Bipasha set off for Madrid

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

B-town stars spotted leaving for IIFA awards 2016!

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; 4 dead in violence

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; 4 dead in violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building here and clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the election.

Meet the man behind CoinDCX, India's first crypto unicorn

Meet the man behind CoinDCX, India's first crypto unicorn

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

A large part of the work that CEO Sumit Gupta does is focused on educating users and the larger community about investing in cryptocurrencies, reports Neha Alawadhi.

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Check out how ICC is popularising women's cricket

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

ICC Women's World Cup will be the first global sports event to launch special Twitter emojis for captains.

Govt must deal strictly with addictive algorithms

Govt must deal strictly with addictive algorithms

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

India has to put in place legislation and rules which seek more clarity and transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be scrutinised and controlled. Currently the intermediary guidelines focus mostly on content management and grievance redressal. However, the underlying software engines that influence online consumer behaviour need oversight, too.

What is the right age to join social media sites?

What is the right age to join social media sites?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Facebook and Twitter now restrict users below the age of 13 from signing up on their platforms. LinkedIn doesn't provide its services to children below the age of 16.

Pogba vows to fight racism for sake of next generation

Pogba vows to fight racism for sake of next generation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'My ancestors and my parents suffered for my generation to be free today, to work, to take the bus, to play football'

The world weeps for drowned Syrian toddler

The world weeps for drowned Syrian toddler

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Artists from all over the world are now sharing amazing tributes to the widely seen photo of Aylan under the Turkish hashtag #KiyiyaVuranInsanlik, or #HumanityWashedAshore.

10 social media features you're probably not using

10 social media features you're probably not using

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Did you know that you could tag people on Twitter? Or that you could download your friends' profile photos on WhatsApp?

US prez's anniversary message to Michelle is too sweet

US prez's anniversary message to Michelle is too sweet

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

On Monday, the US president and his wife celebrated their 24th wedding anniversary and the US president celebrated the special milestone by giving his lovely wife not one, but three sweet shout-outs on social media.

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Khan!

PHOTOS: Meet Mr and Mrs Khan!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Speculation about Pakistan cricket legend-turned-politician Imran Khan's marriage seems to have ended. A close friend of the 62-year-old former cricketer announced that he tied the knot with the divorced mother-of-three at his home in Islamabad in accordance with Islamic law. Khan finally married ex-BBC weather girl Reham Khan at a low-key wedding ceremony, but not a single member of his family was invited.