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Will IPL media rights cross a massive Rs. 20,000 crore?

Will IPL media rights cross a massive Rs. 20,000 crore?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Board of Control for Cricket in India's Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri says the revenue generation from the upcoming Indian Premier League's media rights auction could be "historic".

'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!

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.

Users give Google+ the thumbs up

Users give Google+ the thumbs up

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

With 60 per cent of India's online audience logging on to social networks, according to online audience measurement and analytics platform ViziSense, the introduction of Google's latest social networking site, Google+, has made Facebook and Orkut users sit up and take notice.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Kejriwal doesn't represent India: Centre tells Singapore over his tweet

Kejriwal doesn't represent India: Centre tells Singapore over his tweet

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The Singapore government on Wednesday conveyed to the Indian High Commissioner its strong objection to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's comments about a 'Singapore variant' of COVID-19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

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

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?

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Money! Money! Money! Why ABBA Returned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Nostalgia in the time of Covid is proving to be big business, observes Aditi Phadnis.

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.

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.

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

The women who took over Modi's social media accounts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

From conserving water to fighting for the rights of the disabled, the seven women who were given access to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media accounts have made significant contribution in various fields.

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.