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Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Edtech start-up Eruditus gets funding from Zuckerberg duo

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Eruditus runs on a partnership model with top global universities such as MIT, Columbia, Harvard, Cambridge, INSEAD, Wharton, and UC Berkeley, offering courses in coding, data science, fintech, block chain, and entrepreneurship.

What's Trent Boult Doing With Sadguru?

What's Trent Boult Doing With Sadguru?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Trent Boult and his wife Gert Smith effortlessly stole the spotlight.

Will ensure protection of integrity of upcoming polls in India: Zuckerberg

Will ensure protection of integrity of upcoming polls in India: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Mark Zuckerberg said one of his greatest regrets was that Facebook has been slow in identifying the Russian information operations in 2016.

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Zuckerberg is kicking off a tour of Europe on Monday.

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Mark Zuckerberg brings free Internet to Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Facebook Inc Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg launched a free Internet application in Colombia on Wednesday as part of a drive to bring developing markets online, but remained mute on when and if the company would look to move into China.

Mark Zuckerberg meets Modi, plans to bridge digital divide

Mark Zuckerberg meets Modi, plans to bridge digital divide

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Founder and CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg called on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

Zuckerberg and wife have their hearts in the right place!

Zuckerberg and wife have their hearts in the right place!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Zuckerberg and Priscilla will spend $3 billion to 'cure all diseases'

Zuckerberg hits back at Trump over allegations of Facebook bias

Zuckerberg hits back at Trump over allegations of Facebook bias

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Responding to Trump's tweet labelling the leading social network platform "anti-Trump", the Facebook CEO and founder said the social media platform had tried to be neutral in the US elections.

'Mean' Jobs admired Facebook CEO Zuckerberg

'Mean' Jobs admired Facebook CEO Zuckerberg

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs, who is described by his biographer as being "brittle and very mean to people," had high regards for Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and admired his Silicon valley counterpart for "not selling out."

15 quotes reveal Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg's story

15 quotes reveal Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg's story

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at 15 quotes that define Mark Zuckerberg's life and business.

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Disappointed but will not give up: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

More than 19 million people in 38 countries have been connected through Facebook's different programmes.

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

Zuckerberg's net worth jumps to $29.7 bn

Zuckerberg's net worth jumps to $29.7 bn

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The social networking site has 1.23 billion monthly active users and 757 million daily active users.

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

Zuckerberg says his personal data also sold by Cambridge Analytica

Zuckerberg says his personal data also sold by Cambridge Analytica

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Facebook chief said he is getting to the bottom of exactly what the UK firm did, and telling everyone who may have been affected.

Zuckerberg & wife to donate 99% of Facebook shares to charity

Zuckerberg & wife to donate 99% of Facebook shares to charity

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Zuckerberg & wife to donate 99% of Facebook shares to charity.

Have a question for Mark Zuckerberg? Send it now!

Have a question for Mark Zuckerberg? Send it now!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

'I'm looking forward to hearing directly from one of our most active and engaged communities.'

Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant Will Get Married On...

Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant Will Get Married On...

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Meanwhile, the grand pre-shaadi celebrations continue.

Zuckerberg keen to expand Internet reach in India

Zuckerberg keen to expand Internet reach in India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

The world's biggest social network Facebook wants to connect more people to internet in India which accounts for the third largest online user base globally after China and the US but has a very low internet penetration growth rate.

Zuckerberg barred from working on Facebook rival

Zuckerberg barred from working on Facebook rival

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with his three top leutinants, will get about USD 2 million in just salaries and bonuses, but cannot work on creating a rival to the social networking giant.

Meta Smart Glasses Get More Smarter

Meta Smart Glasses Get More Smarter

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the next generation Wayfarer style Meta Smart Glasses at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, September 27, 2023.

Zuckerberg makes renewed pitch for Free Basics service

Zuckerberg makes renewed pitch for Free Basics service

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Zuckerberg appeared on a video to personally promote Free Basics.

Ahead of polls INDIA bloc appeals to Facebook, Google for neutrality

Ahead of polls INDIA bloc appeals to Facebook, Google for neutrality

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The opposition INDIA bloc has written to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Google CEO Sundar Pichai over their social media platforms' alleged role in "aiding communal hatred" in the country and demanded that the platforms maintain neutrality in the upcoming elections.

Karnataka HC refuses to stay Byju's EGM on Feb 23

Karnataka HC refuses to stay Byju's EGM on Feb 23

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Karnataka high court on Wednesday refused to stay an emergency shareholder meeting called by select investors of Think and Learn Pvt Ltd -- the owner of Byju's -- to oust the company's Founder and CEO Byju Raveendran and his family from the leadership in the edtech firm. Byju's had approached the Karnataka HC seeking a stay on the EGM but the court only gave an interim relief that any resolution passed at the EGM on Friday cannot be implemented before the next court hearing. "It is further submitted that the conditions for convening the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) are not complied and no notice is issued as contemplated under Section 100 (3) of the Companies Act 2013," the court order said.

India plays a key role in connecting a billion people: Zuckerberg

India plays a key role in connecting a billion people: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Facebook has made investments in introducing new types of schools in Africa, hope to bring them to India too.

Facebook worth $50 billion; Zuckerberg $14 billion

Facebook worth $50 billion; Zuckerberg $14 billion

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

The personal fortune of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has doubled to $14 billion after his social networking site got a huge cash injection from Goldman Sachs.

Social networks to solve complex problems: Zuckerberg

Social networks to solve complex problems: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Facebook is on road to help users solve "bigger" and "complex" problems, founder and CEO of the social networking giant Mark Zuckerberg said.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'If the platform is public, then every Indian regardless of his ideology and commitment has got the right to convey his view'

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's Taj Mahal post had received over 450,000 likes, 11,000 comments and 7,700 shares.

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

In a three-page letter to Facebook Chief Executive Zuckerberg, Prasad alleged "bias and inaction" by individuals in Facebook India team on complaints by people supportive of right-of-centre ideology.

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a result.

World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

World's 10 richest people, Mark Zuckerberg is the biggest gainer

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The world's richest people have become poorer.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Done for a while, says Zuckerberg on new acquisitions

Done for a while, says Zuckerberg on new acquisitions

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

Calling WhatsApp as a great fit in its plans to connect the next five billion, Mark Zuckerberg said the buyout is 'worth more than $19 billion.'

Zuckerberg post on Modi visit gets 172,000 'like's, 7,300 comments

Zuckerberg post on Modi visit gets 172,000 'like's, 7,300 comments

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

This will be Modi's second US visit after he was elected PM.

Mark Zuckerberg to sell 41.4 mn Facebook shares

Mark Zuckerberg to sell 41.4 mn Facebook shares

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Facebook Inc founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg will sell 41.4 million shares worth about $2.3 billion to pay a tax bill, as part of an offering by the social network of 70 million Class A common shares.

Zuckerberg can still finish his degree at Harvard

Zuckerberg can still finish his degree at Harvard

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Zuckerberg is considered to be on leave from the University, which he had left in 2004 to work on his social networking site.

Zuckerberg backed group blasts Trump's immigration policy

Zuckerberg backed group blasts Trump's immigration policy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Nearly, 40 per cent of Fortune 500 companies have been founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants.

Ambani beats Adani to remain India's richest; ranks 9th in global list

Ambani beats Adani to remain India's richest; ranks 9th in global list

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Oil-to-telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries Ltd head Mukesh Ambani continues to be the richest Indian and has now broken into the world's top 10 wealthiest persons in the latest Forbes 2024 Billionaire List. Ambani, 66, is ranked 9th on the list with a wealth of $116 billion, up from $83.4 billion in the 2023 ranking, according to Forbes. Gautam Adani is the second richest Indian and is ranked at No.17 on the global list.

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Zuckerberg to host Modi at Facebook headquarters in California

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Facebook's headquarters in California for a townhall question and answer session on September 27.