News for 'Twitteratis'

Ashneer Grover and the BharatPe controversy: A blow-by-blow account

Ashneer Grover and the BharatPe controversy: A blow-by-blow account

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

"Yeh sab doglapan hai." With these words, Ashneer Grover not only called out an entrepreneur being hypocritical, but also shot to fame as a reality television star. It happened in the first few days of January, when the funded part of the start-up world needed some warm-up to get back to work, and inevitably Grover's antics on the show became a talking point. The Twitterati also debated whether it was unbecoming of a founder to diss a peer's business model with such abrasion. And hundreds of memes, with the dialogue set in various circumstances, flooded social media.

After AIB meme, Tharoor, Derek O Brien apply dog filter to their pictures

After AIB meme, Tharoor, Derek O Brien apply dog filter to their pictures

Rediff.com16 Jul 2017

The leaders were prodded by the Twitterati to defend the AIB's freedom of expression.

Kejriwal wore flowers on his head and Twitter went mad

Kejriwal wore flowers on his head and Twitter went mad

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday arrived in Goa for a two-day visit as part of his three states tour. The Aam Aadmi Party chief met members of the fishermen community who accorded him with a flowery headgear in Panaji. As soon as photos of him wearing the floral headgear emerged, Twitterati went into overdrive.

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Bizarre! Fergie sexes up National Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Fergie's national anthem performance at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday didn't win over many fans.

Modi's AWKWARD moments in China

Modi's AWKWARD moments in China

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Rediff.com brings you its own version

When BJP 'couldn't resist' retweeting Rahul's pictures

When BJP 'couldn't resist' retweeting Rahul's pictures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

The retweet by the Bhartiya Janata Party's handle came as Twitterati trolled the Congress over the collage.

India thrash Bangladesh and these memes have left everyone in splits

India thrash Bangladesh and these memes have left everyone in splits

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Twitter was in no mood to spare Bangladeshi fans and they did it with their hilarious sense of humour.

PM reveals the object he was carrying while plogging at Mahabalipuram beach

PM reveals the object he was carrying while plogging at Mahabalipuram beach

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The prime minister tweeted a video on Twitter about himself picking up litter during his morning walk on the beach.

Milind Deora blasts MLA who accused celebs of doing drugs at K-Jo's party

Milind Deora blasts MLA who accused celebs of doing drugs at K-Jo's party

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Shiromani Akali Dal lawmaker Manjinder Singh Sirsa reacting to Karan Johar's post on the celebrities at his party, said they were "flaunting their drugged state".

'Anari lag rahi thi': Dharmendra trolls Hema Malini

'Anari lag rahi thi': Dharmendra trolls Hema Malini

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

The 'Yamla Pagla Deewana' star said that people should praise the noble message of cleanliness propagated by his wife and try to imbibe it in their lives too.

Pant bears brunt of fans' anger

Pant bears brunt of fans' anger

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Pant was criticised by the Twitterati for his consistently poor performance.

Federer wants you to recommend Bollywood classics

Federer wants you to recommend Bollywood classics

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

Tennis great Roger Federer sent Indian film buffs on social media into a tizzy as he asked for suggestions of Bollywood classics.

Punjab effect: Cong tells leaders to shut up in public

Punjab effect: Cong tells leaders to shut up in public

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Amid the ongoing crisis within the Congress in Punjab, its national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate on Friday expressed the hope that its leaders "talk more in private and less in public."

A day in the life of a chowkidar

A day in the life of a chowkidar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Twitterati on either side of the political fence needs to walk for a day or two in a chowkidar's shoes to understand how precariously India's unorganised sector teeters on the brink,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Should Rohit Sharma lead India in World Cup?

Should Rohit Sharma lead India in World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Twitterati insisted that Rohit Sharma should lead India in the ICC Men's cricket World Cup.

Sonu Nigam rants about morning Azaan; Twitter explodes

Sonu Nigam rants about morning Azaan; Twitter explodes

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

"God bless everyone. I'm not a Muslim and I have to be woken up by the Azaan in the morning. When will this forced religiousness end in India," Nigam tweeted.

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Pogonotrophy & the Joy of being 'Beardiful'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Will the beard continue to be in vogue once WFH wraps up? asks Sandeep Goyal.

Why the internet thinks Jennifer Aniston broke up with Justin Trudeau!

Why the internet thinks Jennifer Aniston broke up with Justin Trudeau!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

This is not fake news. The goof up is real!

Row over Divya Spandana's 'bird-dropping' tweet on PM

Row over Divya Spandana's 'bird-dropping' tweet on PM

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Despite criticism from the ruling party and Twitterati, Spandana remained defiant.

CLT20: Twitter abuzz after Dhoni's 'Dhamaka'

CLT20: Twitter abuzz after Dhoni's 'Dhamaka'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

The internet was abuzz after Mahendra Singh Dhoni's blitzkrieg against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Champions League Twenty20 game in Ranchi on Thursday.

Biplab now suggests mechanical engineers should not join civil services

Biplab now suggests mechanical engineers should not join civil services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Tripura CM is no stranger to making controversial statements.

Delhi elections: How our Twitter analysis was proved right

Delhi elections: How our Twitter analysis was proved right

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Delhi poll outcome closely mirrors what our Delhi Elections Twitter Impact -- in which we focused on re-tweets about topics that matter to Delhi-ites for the six days ending October 30, 2013 -- showed, that the Delhi Twitterati have overwhelmingly endorsed stuff from BJP and Aam Aadmi Party sources.

Kohli's post leaves fans guessing over Dhoni's retirement

Kohli's post leaves fans guessing over Dhoni's retirement

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Fans are speculating that Dhoni is going to retire

Good, Obama and Romney didn't mention India

Good, Obama and Romney didn't mention India

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

India should probably be glad that it was left out of the discussion, says the Brookings Institution's Tanvi Madan.

'Overwhelmed': Yuvraj to fans as #MissYouYuvi trends

'Overwhelmed': Yuvraj to fans as #MissYouYuvi trends

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

As Yuvraj Singh completed one year of his retirement from all forms of cricket, Twitteratis paid tribute to the cricketer and #MissYouYuvi started trending on the micro-blogging website.

Yuvraj, Harbhajan congratulate Indian colts on WC win

Yuvraj, Harbhajan congratulate Indian colts on WC win

Rediff.com26 Aug 2012

India's under-19 cricket team was swamped with congratulatory messages from politicians, cricketers and corporate bosses on Twitterati for lifting its third U-19 World Cup title after a gap of four years at Townsville.

'Won't be forgotten': Trump thanks India for hydroxychloroquine

'Won't be forgotten': Trump thanks India for hydroxychloroquine

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it'

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Sincere request to the Nobel winner, to spend some time speaking with the minorities of Pakistan'

Twitter briefly blocks Amul account for post on China

Twitter briefly blocks Amul account for post on China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The cartoon appeared to support the new policy of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' enunciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as a call for a boycott of Chinese products.

Delhi blast angers Bollywood

Delhi blast angers Bollywood

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

IPL: Kashmir hails Manzoor Dar entry; Rasool, Nazir miss out

IPL: Kashmir hails Manzoor Dar entry; Rasool, Nazir miss out

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

Manzoor Dar bagged his maiden Indian Premier League deal of Rs 20 lakh from Kings XI Punjab.

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Amit Shah best finisher: Twitter reacts to Maha surprise

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

While some took to comparing the BJP's turnaround to oft-shocking plot lines in HBO's show 'Game of Thrones', others credited Amit Shah to be the 'best finisher' and compared him to 'Chanakya'.

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has remained frozen in time and may see limited adoption over the next decade, experts say.

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Trailer review: Kangana impresses in Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Kangana Ranaut does full justice to the warrior-queen in the trailer of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.

Shobha De faces heat after her 'calm' advice to Sushma

Shobha De faces heat after her 'calm' advice to Sushma

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

"Sushma Swaraj : Resolution for 2017 - Keep calm and stop tweeting," she wrote on Twitter on Friday.

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

2020's 12 Lessons from Bollywood

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Sukanya Verma brings us everything we learned in this notorious year.

Why Indians are upset with Kim Kardashian again

Why Indians are upset with Kim Kardashian again

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The reality star wore a maang tikka with a white gown to a church service and Tweeple lost it.

NSE joins Twitter bandwagon

NSE joins Twitter bandwagon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

So far, about 500 tweets have been posted on the exchange's page on the Twitter. An exchange official said that the NSE has distinguished itself from other bourses with its presence on Twitter.

Indian-origin Michelin-star chef sacked over anti-Islam tweet

Indian-origin Michelin-star chef sacked over anti-Islam tweet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Atul Kochhar caused a furore after taking a dig at Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra over an episode in American television series Quantico that purportedly portrayed Hindu nationalists as terrorists.

After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

In his post, Tewari wrote in Hindi in Roman script about how Modi "befooled" people.