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The best things you can do in 2017

The best things you can do in 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Hashtags no more. Selfies no more. Forwards no more.

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Kanye West says he's running for President in 2020 polls

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

'We must now realise the promise of America by trusting God, unifying our vision and building our future. I am running for president of the United States!' West wrote on Twitter using a hashtag #2020VISION.

Govt doing everything possible to double farmers' income: PM

Govt doing everything possible to double farmers' income: PM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

On the completion of two years of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said his government ushered a historic increase in the minimum support price (MSP) for crops and was doing everything possible to double the income of farmers.

Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

Have Pujara, Rahane played their last match for India?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

After five failures in six completed knocks in South Africa, the two veteran batters surely seem to have played their last Test for India.

'This govt is cowardly': Priyanka on Jamia clashes

'This govt is cowardly': Priyanka on Jamia clashes

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'Modi ji do hear out that this is the Indian youth, it will not be suppressed and you will have to listen to their voice sooner than later'

When WFH Isn't An Option

When WFH Isn't An Option

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

'Working from home is a privilege for many, while showing up every day to serve others is a measure of devoted service to fellow humans required of many jobs in service to each other that create a civil society,' a CEO responds to Sree Sreenivasan's Work Remotely Forever Pledge.

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bubba Wallace was the target of a racial attack on Sunday when a noose, a symbol connected to lynching and America's slave history, was left in his team stall.

Govt asks Twitter to remove 1,178 'Pak-Khalistani' handles

Govt asks Twitter to remove 1,178 'Pak-Khalistani' handles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Amid the 'Toolkit' controversy surrounding the ongoing farmers' protest, the central government has directed the microblogging platform Twitter to remove 1,178 Pakistani-Khalistani accounts spreading misinformation and provocative content on farmers agitation, sources said.

Brought women to centre stage, says Priyanka, ducks question on her candidature

Brought women to centre stage, says Priyanka, ducks question on her candidature

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The Congress has turned over a new leaf by bringing into electoral politics those who have struggled for justice, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Thursday after releasing the party's first list of 125 candidates, including 50 women, for the assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Cong says govt forgot Indira Gandhi on 50th anniversary of 1971 war

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

Referring to his grandmother and the former PM, he said she took '32 bullets for the country' but her name was not even mentioned at a government event in New Delhi on the anniversary of the victory over Pakistan.

Smriti slams Kejriwal over his 'discuss with men' remark

Smriti slams Kejriwal over his 'discuss with men' remark

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Kejriwal soon hit back at her, saying the women of Delhi have decided who to vote for.

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

CBSE drops controversial question after outrage, expresses regret

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

The Board decided to award full marks for it to students, following an outrage over the board allegedly promoting 'gender stereotyping' and supporting 'regressive notions'

Why is #WomenHaveLegs trending?

Why is #WomenHaveLegs trending?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Actors are posting pictures to demonstrate their solidarity with Anaswara Rajan who was trolled for wearing shorts.

'Confidence is the new sexy'

'Confidence is the new sexy'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

A former teacher, Geeta J took to modelling at the age of 50.

PHOTOS: The world takes to Twitter to 'Pray For London'

PHOTOS: The world takes to Twitter to 'Pray For London'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

In the wake of the horrifying Westminster bridge terror attacks, people are sharing posts on social media with the hashtag #PrayForLondon, and #Londonstrong.

Twitter blocks 250 accounts for 'provocative' posts linked to farmers stir

Twitter blocks 250 accounts for 'provocative' posts linked to farmers stir

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Twitter has blocked several accounts and tweets after the government asked the microblogging platform to take action against 250 handles and posts for containing 'false and provocative content' related to the ongoing farmers' agitation, according to sources.

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Chinese tennis star says she is safe in video call with Olympic official

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The United States and Britain had also called for China to provide proof of Peng's whereabouts.

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

How Non-BJP States Are Paying Back Modi-Shah

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Non-BJP chief ministers are retaliating. If the Centre can use its agencies to threaten, intimidate and jail its rivals, so can they. The fightback will get more intense, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Govt begins 'Jan Andolan' to fight Covid; PM urges people to follow norms

Govt begins 'Jan Andolan' to fight Covid; PM urges people to follow norms

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The start of a 'jan andolan' (mass movement) campaign comes in view of upcoming festivals, winter season and opening up of the economy, as a lack of adherence to recommended precautions can increase cases of the infection. Modi said India's coronavirus fight is people-driven and gets great strength from its COVID warriors. He also urged the masses to unite to fight the virus.

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Arunachal CM goes on a bike ride to promote tourism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Khandu covered a stretch of 122 km -- Yingkiong, headquarters of Upper Siang district, to Pasighat, the headquarters of East Siang district -- on a Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 to push his state as a top tourist destination for biking and adventure sports.

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

International Yoga Day to be celebrated on digital platform this year

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

This year's theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family' and people will be able to join the celebrations virtually at 7 am on June 21.

Is this the world's CUTEST dog?

Is this the world's CUTEST dog?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

We asked you to share pics and stories of your furry companions. This is what Pratik from Sydney shared.

EPL footballers launch fund for NHS charities

EPL footballers launch fund for NHS charities

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

With the Premier League at a standstill, the players have been criticised in the British media over the last week for resisting calls from the clubs to accept wage deferrals and cuts to reduce wage bills. The union said that the players wanted to ensure their contributions supported the clubs they play for, non-playing staff, lower league clubs and the NHS.

How this acid attack survivor is redefining beauty

How this acid attack survivor is redefining beauty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal is encouraging self-love with her inspiring Instagram pics.

SEE: Cops sing 'We shall overcome' during lockdown

SEE: Cops sing 'We shall overcome' during lockdown

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The men in white uniform, known for their no-nonsense approach while maintaining law and order, used their public address system to sing "We shall overcome" from the streets of Entally area in central Kolkata.

Exercise maximum restraint: UN human rights body on farmers' stir

Exercise maximum restraint: UN human rights body on farmers' stir

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in a tweet said the rights to peaceful assembly and expression should be protected both offline and online.

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Twitter on Wednesday said it has suspended over 500 accounts, and blocked access to several others within India as it partly acceded to a government order to curb spread of misinformation and inflammatory content around farmers' protests.

Hot damn! Sarah Jane Dias' swimsuit-a-day series

Hot damn! Sarah Jane Dias' swimsuit-a-day series

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

The former beauty queen, VJ and TV host has started a smokin' hot series on Instagram.

Rashford inspires Leeds players to donate to free school meals

Rashford inspires Leeds players to donate to free school meals

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Parliament on Wednesday rejected a Labour Party motion to extend free school meals until Easter 2021 from the cut-off before the half-term and winter holidays, prompting the England international to launch his campaign on social media.

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's adorable family Eid

Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik's adorable family Eid

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The supermodel and the pop star celebrated Eid-al-Adha with their mothers.

PIB sets up unit to combat fake news related to govt

PIB sets up unit to combat fake news related to govt

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

The ministry on Thursday urged people to email snapshots of any 'dubious material' they come across on any platform including social media and it will get it checked.

Congress demands one nation, one price for COVID vaccines

Congress demands one nation, one price for COVID vaccines

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Serum Institute of India announced a price of Rs 400 per dose for its COVID-19 vaccine 'Covishield' for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals.

Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Twitter blocks 97% of accounts, posts flagged by IT ministry

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

On February 4, Twitter was asked to take down 1,178 accounts with links to Pakistan and Khalistan supporters that were spreading misinformation and provocative content related to farmers' protest.

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

What's wrong if foreign celebs support farmers' stir: Rakesh Tikait

What's wrong if foreign celebs support farmers' stir: Rakesh Tikait

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Rakesh Tikait, the 51-year-old Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader from the hinterlands of Muzaffarnagar in western Uttar Pradesh, welcomed the support from international artistes and activists, including Rihanna and Greta Thunberg, but acknowledged he does not know them.

Investors don't come by sponsoring events abroad: Priyanka's dig at PM

Investors don't come by sponsoring events abroad: Priyanka's dig at PM

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The confidence of investors is "shaken" and the foundation of economic investment has "cracked", she said in a tweet in Hindi with the hashtag 'BJP bad for business'.

The desire to win elections turns everybody into a Yogi Adityanath

The desire to win elections turns everybody into a Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Nobody of consequence from the BJP condemned the lynchings. Nor have the Akalis. Nor has the Aam Aadmi Party. And nor, for that matter, have Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi who are now deeply immersed in Punjab politics, observes Vir Sanghvi.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Cheers Mr Parrikar! Twitter slams Goa CM over 'girls drinking beer' remark

Cheers Mr Parrikar! Twitter slams Goa CM over 'girls drinking beer' remark

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

On Twitter, people used #GirlsWhoDrinkBeer hashtag to say cheers to Parrikar.