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Govt leans on social media giants to remove Covid misinformation

Govt leans on social media giants to remove Covid misinformation

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The government has asked social media platforms, including Twitter and Facebook, to remove content and posts that were spreading misinformation and public panic around the pandemic, according to sources.

Priyanka's 'children's Insta hacked' charge to be probed: Sources

Priyanka's 'children's Insta hacked' charge to be probed: Sources

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

"Does the government have no other work?" she asked.

Rajamouli's Next Film Stars Mahesh Babu

Rajamouli's Next Film Stars Mahesh Babu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

S S Rajamouli's next will be shot in several European countries and will feature Mahesh Babu as a man on a mission.

When Pele had bewitched Queen Elizabeth II

When Pele had bewitched Queen Elizabeth II

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Years later, in 1997, the queen honoured Pele with an honorary knighthood of the British Empire. He remembered the moment in an Instagram post in 2017 when he thanked "all the British people for their affection".

Court rejects pre-arrest bail of filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah pic case

Court rejects pre-arrest bail of filmmaker Avinash Das in Amit Shah pic case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Rejecting Das's plea, the court observed that it appeared that Shah's photo was shared with the intention of defaming him and tarnishing his image, and it clearly suggested "mens rea" (intention/knowledge of wrongdoing).

PICS: Mandhana, Harmanpreet meet youngest 'Pakistani fan'!

PICS: Mandhana, Harmanpreet meet youngest 'Pakistani fan'!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

This is one picture that'll be cherished by posterity.

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

'We didn't have any champagne to celebrate, so...'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

'...we got it from the West Indies dressing room!'

Why are youngsters deleting their Facebook accounts?

Why are youngsters deleting their Facebook accounts?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

According to a study 34 per cent of people surveyed had deleted their social media accounts.

'India is proud of you'

'India is proud of you'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

'Watching the world cheer for an Indian film is a dream come true.'

Sri Lanka imposes curfew, blocks social media amid protests

Sri Lanka imposes curfew, blocks social media amid protests

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The move is aimed at preventing masses from gathering in Colombo to protest the government's failure to provide relief to the public suffering from shortages of food, essentials, fuel and medicine amidst hours-long power cuts, the Colombo Page newspaper reported.

How Dada began playing cricket

How Dada began playing cricket

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

'My father was desperate that I played the game. So, to get away from those big piles of books, a cricket bat was a better option.'

Why Did Shimron Hetmyer Go Pink?

Why Did Shimron Hetmyer Go Pink?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Rajasthan Royals: 'Love is in the hair. Welcome Home SHetmyer.'

Hayden reveals reason for India's ICC title drought

Hayden reveals reason for India's ICC title drought

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Hayden advises Team India to forget about outcome in WTC final

How a deadly crush at an Indonesia soccer match unfolded

How a deadly crush at an Indonesia soccer match unfolded

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

At least 174 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after panicked fans were trampled and crushed trying to flee during a riot, authorities said on Sunday.

'Dada, you will be missed'

'Dada, you will be missed'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Life was a canvas and Pradeep Sarkar painted with full intensity -- be it an ad film or a feature film.'

Ritika's Birthday Note For Rohit

Ritika's Birthday Note For Rohit

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

'30th April bole toh aaplyaa rohit caa brthdde!'

'My role is to make people's lives easier'

'My role is to make people's lives easier'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

'I had the Indian American community fully supportive from day one when I ran and they said, Yes.' 'I ran again, I lost and they said, Yes.' 'I came back to them again, and they said, Yes, every time.'

SRK, Rajamouli Among Time's 100 Most Influential

SRK, Rajamouli Among Time's 100 Most Influential

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, SS Rajamouli, Salman Rushdie and Padma Lakshmi are among the World's 100 Most Influential People of 2023, Time magazine announced.

'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).

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Over 60 social media a/cs blocked for anti-India fake news

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Asked about action taken against those spreading fake news, and publishers of anti-national material, he said more than 60 accounts have been blocked including those on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Why are Debina and Gurmeet in Ayodhya?

Why are Debina and Gurmeet in Ayodhya?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Seen Anil Kapoor like this? What is Rana celebrating?

Priya Prakash Varrier: The girl internet is crushing over right now

Priya Prakash Varrier: The girl internet is crushing over right now

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

A million followers on Instagram in less than a day...can you beat that?

High jump pioneer and icon Dick Fosbury dies at 76

High jump pioneer and icon Dick Fosbury dies at 76

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Olympic high jump champion Dick Fosbury, who revolutionised the event with a radically different jumping technique that was eventually named after him, died on Sunday aged 76.

Pathan slams airline staff for 'rude' behaviour

Pathan slams airline staff for 'rude' behaviour

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Irfan Pathan, who was travelling to Dubai from Mumbai with his family, was clearly upset with the staff at the Vistara check-in counter at the Mumbai airport.

The most liked tweet of 2020 is...

The most liked tweet of 2020 is...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

It turns out that a tweet by Anushka Sharma and her husband Virat Kohli -- where they revealed they were expecting their first child -- was the most liked tweet of the year.

After 100 days, Shreyas is Back!

After 100 days, Shreyas is Back!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

On Wednesday, he strapped up his batting pads and got ready for his first practice session in over three months.

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Kohli requests media to refrain from publishing daughter Vamika's pictures

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star India batter Virat Kohli on Monday requested the media to abstain from publishing his daughter Vamika's pictures, saying images of the infant shown by broadcasters during the third ODI against South Africa in Cape Town on Sunday was a case of being "taken off guard".

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

When India Showed Up For The Oscars

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Sukanya Verma goes down memory lane to recap the desi sightings at the Oscars.

Check out those IPL glares!

Check out those IPL glares!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Look at the sunglasses our IPL stars are wearing in the desert.

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

'I hope to make it to India soon,' Federer tells Kohli

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'It was very evident when we watched you play and the aura you brought on court is unmatchable.' 'And for me, you're always going to be the greatest of all time.'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

SC asks Kejriwal, LG to rise above 'political bickering'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena to rise above 'political bickering' and discuss who could head the national capital's power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), saying the two constitutional functionaries should get down to 'serious work of governance' away from glare of publicity.

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Kevin De Bruyne had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 60th minute on Saturday following a collision with Antonio Rudiger.

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Cricket fraternity rejoices as Dhoni turns 41

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

As Dhoni turned 41 on Thursday, the cricket fraternity showered their heartfelt wishes

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

'Irrfan never felt he was a master of acting'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

'For him to suddenly leave the way that he did, it shattered me.' 'It took me a long, long, time to come to terms with it.' 'Because the loss of such a friend can destroy you.' 'The loss was and continues to be immense.'

'Work never stops' for Kohli

'Work never stops' for Kohli

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Virat Kohli is leaving no stone unturned as far as his preparations are concerned for the second Test against England, beginning on Thursday.

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A Delhi police official said on reaching the spot, the police team found a person who was later identified as Sachin, a resident of Nathupura who has been detained in connection with the incident.

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

To win medals for country has been my biggest honour: Sania

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Sania Mirza, who is competing in her final Grand Slam at the Australian Open, penned an emotional note for her fans on social media.

When Dhoni Celebrated His Birthday...

When Dhoni Celebrated His Birthday...

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Dhoni's birthday is nothing less than a festival for his fans.

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Siddharth apologises to Saina Nehwal for 'rude joke'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'Can't justify my tone and words'

Alia, Neetu cheer for Ranbir's Mumbai City FC

Alia, Neetu cheer for Ranbir's Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

This is the first time Mumbai City FC have won the ISL.