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What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

What you must know about Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

He may have been in the news for all the wrong reasons but the greater irony is that Muslim stand-up comic Munawar Faruqui's best jokes ridicule Muslims, and are wolfed down by Muslims, who form the majority of his 177,000 Instagram followers, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Meet Varun's new Badrinath Ki Dulhania co-star

Meet Varun's new Badrinath Ki Dulhania co-star

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

SAG: Selection of badminton team shrouded in controversy

SAG: Selection of badminton team shrouded in controversy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

In a series of tweets, Sawant questioned the selection of the team and urged Badminton Association of India (BAI) president Himanta Biswa Sarma to look into the matter.

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

10 Likes from Modi@FB town hall

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Here are 10 takeaways from what Modi told the Facebook town hall

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Kotak Mahindra launches social bank account Jifi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

Jifi is a zero-interest current account with no minimum balance conditions, and can be opened with an initial payment of Rs 5,000.

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

'We want to give voice to the workers' misery'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

In one case, the folks at SWAN discovered that of the Rs 1,500 they'd transferred as relief in the account of a stranded worker, the bank had deducted Rs 800 as penalty for not having minimum balance!

IPL Extras: Now, Virat Kohli has 3.1 million followers

IPL Extras: Now, Virat Kohli has 3.1 million followers

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Runs are not flowing from Virat Kohli's bat this Indian Premier League bat but his popularity continues to rise on social networking sites.

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is surely having a ball on social media. His tweets and comments on other social networking sites have been widely followed and liked by fans from the country. The former India opener was recently in the spotlight for his Twitter banter with Piers Morgan with Indian fans targeting the British journalist for his insensitive remarks.

How to get more followers online

How to get more followers online

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Nothing makes a tweep's day than being retweeted or being mentioned by their favourite celebrity.

Manchester City win record-equalling fourth straight League Cup

Manchester City win record-equalling fourth straight League Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Aymeric Laporte's late header sealed a deserved 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur

3 smart tips to build your online presence

3 smart tips to build your online presence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The right combination of social media profiles and activity can help you gain a clear advantage over other potential candidates and reach out to prospective employers.

Father's Day Special: Bollywood stars with their daddies!

Father's Day Special: Bollywood stars with their daddies!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

As the world celebrates Father's Day on Sunday, we look back at some sweet memories Bollywood celebrities with their fathers.

Ritu Beri's designer line for Railway employees, soon

Ritu Beri's designer line for Railway employees, soon

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Ritu Beri said the look of the uniform will be an ode to India and her exoticism

SC airs concern over fake news, communal colour to news

SC airs concern over fake news, communal colour to news

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Thursday voiced serious concern over the running of fake news on social media platforms and web portals, and said even news shown in a section of channels bears communal tone, which may bring a bad name to the country.

This blue-eyed Pakistani chaiwalla is giving us major feels!

This blue-eyed Pakistani chaiwalla is giving us major feels!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Meet Arshad Khan, a teenager from Kohat district, who had been making tea at the Itwar Bazaar for three months. A random Instagram snap by photographer Jiah Ali thrusted Khan into the limelight and ever since that moment, he's become every girl's dream boy and by looking at him, we agree.

IT ministry asks YouTube to remove videos of Abhi

IT ministry asks YouTube to remove videos of Abhi

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The ministry had asked YouTube to remove the clips following directive from the home ministry, a government source said, adding that the said links have now been removed.

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Terrorists using virtual SIMs pose new security threat in Kashmir

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

A detailed investigation done by the NIA and other security agencies indicated that over 40 virtual SIM cards were used in the Pulwama attack alone, and there are probably more of them floating in the cyberspace of the valley.

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Where do the four members of the Supreme Court appointed panel to interface with farmers stand on the Modi government's farm laws?

UK PM self-isolating after MP tests Covid positive

UK PM self-isolating after MP tests Covid positive

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Boris Johnson on Thursday spent about 35 minutes with Ashfield MP Lee Anderson who has since tested positive.

Barca's Pique in an intimate moment with Shakira

Barca's Pique in an intimate moment with Shakira

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

First Look: FC Barcelona defender Gerrard Pique and his pop star girlfriend Shakira are expecting their first baby.

Look who received the first copy of Tendulkar's autobiography

Look who received the first copy of Tendulkar's autobiography

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The first copy of India's batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar's much-anticipated and talked-about autobiography -- Playing It My Way -- was presented to his mother Rajni by the icon himself, in Mumbai on Wednesday.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

BJP leader apologises for derogatory post against women scribes after protest

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Shekher in a statement said he had forwarded a friend's post 'without reading' the content and apologised for the same.

With most likes, followers, Wimbledon takes social media by storm

With most likes, followers, Wimbledon takes social media by storm

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

It's the most popular Grand Slam across popular social networking sites

How WhatsApp signed up 1.5 billion people

How WhatsApp signed up 1.5 billion people

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Several of WhatsApp's early features were designed keeping Indian conditions in mind, given the choppy connectivity and existence of devices of different makes. In fact, India was the first country where WhatsApp rolled out in-app video calling services in 2016, ahead of its global launch, underlining the importance of the market for the company.

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Google gave Priyanka Chopra a Christmas gift! We unboxed it for you.

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Oh to be rich and famous!

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Andreessen made a objectionable tweet about India after Trai ruled against Facebook's free but restricted internet programme

Top shuttlers say BWF putting players at risk, taking things too lightly

Top shuttlers say BWF putting players at risk, taking things too lightly

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The world body has so far maintained that it has no plans to make any adjustments to the regulations related to the Tokyo Games qualification period and that other events will go as per schedule.

America 'likes' Modi more than most of its politicians

America 'likes' Modi more than most of its politicians

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fan following is not only restricted to India but he is also popular in the United States where he has more Facebook fans than most current members of Congress, governors and other political leaders, according to a media report.

Single on V-Day? Here's what you can do

Single on V-Day? Here's what you can do

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

10 good ideas to make this February 14 a memorable one.

Vaccines, tools for PM's personal publicity: Priyanka

Vaccines, tools for PM's personal publicity: Priyanka

Rediff.com26 May 2021

"Why did Modi ji's government send more vaccines abroad, while vaccinating less people in India?"

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Metropolitan Magistrate Prigya Gupta sent Sidhu to the custody after the police alleged he was one of the main instigators of the violent incidents at the Red Fort.

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Malaysian government is considering curbing Internet use for teens between midnight and 6 am. Should India follow suit?

Singapore Airlines apologises for insensitive tweet on MH17

Singapore Airlines apologises for insensitive tweet on MH17

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

Singapore Airlines has apologised for its "insensitive" social media postings following the crash of Malaysia Airlines aircraft MH17 in eastern Ukraine that left 298 people dead.

Over 1 lakh people support online campaign against EPF tax

Over 1 lakh people support online campaign against EPF tax

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Vaibhav Aggarwal's Change.org petition has been shared widely on Twitter and Facebook and continues to gather more signatures rapidly.

Holy smoke! When Rs 2.5 crore Lamborghini went up in flames

Holy smoke! When Rs 2.5 crore Lamborghini went up in flames

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

A saffron Lamborghini Gallardo, costing approximately Rs 2.5 crore suddenly caught fire in South Delhi's Badarpur.

WhatsApp vs BBM: What's hot, what's not!

WhatsApp vs BBM: What's hot, what's not!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A quick comparison of key features for WhatsApp and BBM.