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Revealed! Why Anand calls Sonam #EverydayPhenomenal

Revealed! Why Anand calls Sonam #EverydayPhenomenal

Rediff.com25 May 2018

It reminds Sonam Kapoor of the importance of appreciation, positivity, and gratitude, says Anand Ahuja.

22-year-old dies in police custody in UP; 5 cops suspended

22-year-old dies in police custody in UP; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The police claimed that Altaf, 22, had strangulated himself using a string from his jacket hood in the washroom of the police lock-up and said five policemen have been suspended for negligence in the wake of the incident on Tuesday.

BJP complains to EC against Rahul over tweet seeking votes

BJP complains to EC against Rahul over tweet seeking votes

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

As per the complaint, Gandhi had "issued a statement on Twitter asking for votes... today. The time for making appeal for the first phase of polls was over 28 hours earlier".

PM made light of people's suffering: Cong hits back

PM made light of people's suffering: Cong hits back

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Congress general secretary and chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala claimed a clear message has come from the House today that if people want relief from 'severe unemployment, extreme inflation, falling incomes and extreme poverty', then the Bharatiya Janata Party 'will have to be defeated' in the elections.

Rahul's 'Surender Modi' tweet pleased Pak, China: Shah

Rahul's 'Surender Modi' tweet pleased Pak, China: Shah

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

'We are fully capable of handling anti-India propaganda but it does pain when a former president of such a big political party does ochi rajiniti (shallow minded politics) at a time of problems. It is a matter of self-introspection for him and the Congress'

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Australia's men's cricket team joins cause to tackle cyber bullying

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Research shows that kids who suffer cyberbullying can go through depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Agencies doing their job: Govt on tax raids on media houses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Union minister Anurag Thakur said that "one should take complete information and sometimes many issues come up that are far from truth..."

#PrayforTurkey: World mourns together for Turkey on Twitter

#PrayforTurkey: World mourns together for Turkey on Twitter

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Mere hours after the blast rocked Europe's third-busiest airport, the hashtag #PrayForTurkey skyrocketed, as people added moving photos to accompany the hashtag.

ED arrests Nawab Malik in PMLA case linked to Dawood

ED arrests Nawab Malik in PMLA case linked to Dawood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The 62-year-old Nationalist Congress Party leader was taken into custody shortly before 3 pm after he was questioned for about six hours at the ED office in south Mumbai's Ballard Estate area.

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The brutal killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur was a "terrorist incident", he said, alleging that Riyaz Attari, one of the main accused, was a BJP member since 2019.

Why are Ananya, Taapsee, Rakul in B&W?

Why are Ananya, Taapsee, Rakul in B&W?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

There's a new trend on Instagram these days.

Stunning! Beyonce unveils new collection

Stunning! Beyonce unveils new collection

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

The singer just launched her first Adidas x Ivy Park collection.

Uttarakhand CM sparks new row with 'more kids, more ration' remark

Uttarakhand CM sparks new row with 'more kids, more ration' remark

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat on Sunday again created a controversy with his remark over the amount of ration distributed during the COVID-19 lockdown: A family with two children got less ration and they would have got more if they had 20 children.

'Stupendous victory': Leaders congratulate Mamata on strong show

'Stupendous victory': Leaders congratulate Mamata on strong show

Rediff.com2 May 2021

As trends show a resounding victory for Mamata Banerjee and her party the Trinamool Congress in the state of West Bengal, opposition leaders have begun congratulating 'Didi' for her strong show in the polls.

Took a step back, will move forward again: Tomar on farm laws

Took a step back, will move forward again: Tomar on farm laws

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar has said that the three farm laws, which have now been repealed, were a big reform after 70 years of freedom which was not liked by some people and the government has moved 'a step back' and will 'move forward again' as farmers are the backbone of the country.

Who is Kareena missing?

Who is Kareena missing?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Sara is in Jaipur... Sonali recommends a book...

7 smart tips to get MORE followers on Twitter

7 smart tips to get MORE followers on Twitter

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Keep your tweets informative and entertaining such that it stands out from the rest, says Dr Ranjit Nair.

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Unesco on Wednesday accorded heritage status to Kolkata's Durga puja festival, bringing glory to the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lauding the move.

Must read! Sophie Choudry's New Year goals

Must read! Sophie Choudry's New Year goals

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The host-VJ-model shared her resolution for 2020 on Instagram.

Are you running 'circus' or govt: Cong to FM on interest rate flip-flop

Are you running 'circus' or govt: Cong to FM on interest rate flip-flop

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

In a jolt to savers, the Finance Ministry on Wednesday had reduced interest rate by up to 1.1 per cent across various small savings schemes, including the National Savings Certificates (NSC) and Public Provident Fund (PPF).

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Right-wing brouhaha forces FabIndia to withdraw Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

While the brand was accused of 'defacing' the Hindu festival of Diwali by naming its festive collection as Jashn-e-Riwaaz (celebration of tradition), the company insisted that it is not a Diwali collection, which will be soon launched under 'Jhilmil si Diwali' promo.

Gmail suffers outage, services down in many countries

Gmail suffers outage, services down in many countries

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Google's email service, Gmail, is facing a disruption in service since Thursday morning, affecting some users in various parts of the world.

IT minister, NCW promise action against app 'auctioning' Muslim women

IT minister, NCW promise action against app 'auctioning' Muslim women

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

The NCW has written to the Delhi Police to expedite its action in the case against the 'Bulli Bai' app, floated for trolling and harassing the victims, to ensure that such crimes do not recur.

Outrage over 'Bulli Bai' app targeting Muslim women; FIR registered

Outrage over 'Bulli Bai' app targeting Muslim women; FIR registered

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Delhi police on Sunday registered a case based on a complaint filed by a woman journalist alleging that she was being targetted by an unidentified group of people on a mobile application named 'Bulli Bai' created on GitHub platform.

With #IWearHandloom, Smriti Irani weaves magic on social media

With #IWearHandloom, Smriti Irani weaves magic on social media

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Starting a social media campaign, Irani has urged people to follow suit and share pictures of themselves in handloom textiles, tagging five others.

People open up their homes and hearts after Brussels attack

People open up their homes and hearts after Brussels attack

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

People used hashtags to offer help while many opted to use artworks to pay their tributes.

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

Cong launches campaign against holding of NEET, JEE

Cong launches campaign against holding of NEET, JEE

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The Congress and various opposition parties have demanded that NEET and JEE examinations be deferred due to the COVID-19 pandemic and floods in parts of the country, even as the Union government has made it clear that they will be held as per schedule with due precautions.

Imran tweets fake video to show 'Indian pogrom on Muslims'

Imran tweets fake video to show 'Indian pogrom on Muslims'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Khan shared the video on his Twitter handle claiming that it was of police violence targeting Muslims in Uttar Pradesh.

Govt blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels, 2 websites

Govt blocks 35 Pak-based YouTube channels, 2 websites

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The ministry has also issued orders for blocking of two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts and one Facebook account involved in spreading 'coordinated anti-India disinformation'.

Congress demands Modi lead all-party delegation to LAC

Congress demands Modi lead all-party delegation to LAC

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh Tapir Gao said on Wednesday that a teenager, identified as Miram Taron, was abducted by the People's Liberation Army from Lungta Jor area under Siyungla area on Tuesday.

Raina pens heartfelt tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput

Raina pens heartfelt tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Suresh Raina, who recently retired from international cricket, shared a video remembering the late actor.

Have a blast with new IPL emojis

Have a blast with new IPL emojis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Twitter unveils IPL special emojis.

CISF officer asked me if I'm Indian: Kanimozhi

CISF officer asked me if I'm Indian: Kanimozhi

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam MP Kanimozhi on Sunday said a Central Industrial Security Force officer asked her if she was an Indian, when she asked the woman official to speak in Tamil or English.

PIX: Inside Sania Mirza's sister's mehendi ceremony

PIX: Inside Sania Mirza's sister's mehendi ceremony

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Tennis ace Sania Mirza gears up for her sister, Anam Mirza's wedding. Checkout to see pictures of Anam's mehendi ceremony!

'Is this investigative journalism?' HC to Republic TV on Sushant case

'Is this investigative journalism?' HC to Republic TV on Sushant case

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

The Bombay HC demanded to know from the Republic TV if asking viewers who should be arrested in a case in which a probe is going on, and infringing upon a person's rights qualified as "investigative journalism".

Zomato reinstates staffer sacked over Tamil-Hindi row

Zomato reinstates staffer sacked over Tamil-Hindi row

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

A tweet from a user who goes by the handle '@Vikash67456607' triggered a major Twitter backlash, with the hashtag 'Reject_Zomato' trending on top at the microblogging site. In response, Zomato apologised to Vikash and also issued a statement both in Tamil and English, stressing that the company stood for diversity.

'Indian Army, always ready': Army tweets poem after air strike

'Indian Army, always ready': Army tweets poem after air strike

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Peace overtures, the poem says, is possible only when you are in a powerful position and capable to win.

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Justice prevailed, farmers' protest vindicated: Cong

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The Congress on Friday described the Centre's announcement to repeal three farm laws as a victory against injustice, and said arrogance had to bow its head before the peaceful satyagraha of farmers.

Rahul tweets 'scamster's escape formula' to attack PM over Nirav Modi

Rahul tweets 'scamster's escape formula' to attack PM over Nirav Modi

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Taking to Twitter, Gandhi posted, "The scamster's escape formula: La(Mo) + Ni(Mo) ---(with) Na(Mo)---> Bha(Go)", while using the hashtag "#ModiRobsIndia".