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May 'this temple of democracy' ...: Modi on new Parliament

May 'this temple of democracy' ...: Modi on new Parliament

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Modi also noted that through very emotional voiceovers people are conveying a spirit of pride that the nation is getting a new Parliament which will keep working to fulfill people's aspirations with more vigour.

Govt using probe agencies to do hafta-vasooli: Cong

Govt using probe agencies to do hafta-vasooli: Cong

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In his letter to Sitharaman, Venugopal said media reports have exposed the alleged "quid-pro-quo between BJP and several firms, which in a strange coincidence donated to it, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Income Tax Department (IT) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and others, raided or searched those enterprises".

Twitter moves HC against ruling upholding govt's blocking orders

Twitter moves HC against ruling upholding govt's blocking orders

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Microblogging site Twitter (now X Corp) has approached the high court of Karnataka against the earlier order of a single judge bench which had dismissed its petition challenging the Centre's blocking orders.

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Kejriwal arrested in money-laundering case, will remain Delhi CM

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The arrest, the first of a sitting chief minister, came hours after the Delhi high court refused to grant protection to the AAP national convenor from any coercive action by the agency.

49th Ton: What Sachin Told Virat...

49th Ton: What Sachin Told Virat...

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year. I hope you go from 49 to 50 and break my record in the next few days. Congratulations!!'

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

BharatPe's Ashneer Grover 'fined' Rs 2 lakh

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

The Delhi high court on Tuesday imposed Rs 2 lakh as costs on BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover in the matter related to his alleged defamatory social media posts against the fintech company. Justice Rekha Palli took on record the apology and the undertaking given by Grover but proceeded to impose costs on him, saying the "court cannot be taken for granted". The judge, while dealing with a plea by Resilient Innovations Pvt Ltd - which owns BharatPe - against its former MD, said the court was "appalled" to note the "persistent" and "blatant" violation of the earlier orders and assurances given by Grover in this regard.

What the top Twittter trends and RTs say about India 2021

What the top Twittter trends and RTs say about India 2021

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The top hashtag in India was #COVID19, as the country grappled with the deadly second wave of the pandemic.

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Babar Azam faces dilemma: To step down or not?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Teammates have advised Babar Azam not to step down: PCB sources

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

'Entire Ayodhya has become 'Rammay'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

The devotion to the deity is such that even commerce is not untouched by the spiritual feel in the holy city. Images of the grand temple is finding places even on visiting cards, posters, calendars and even signages.

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Indian cine stars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Shraddha Kapoor along with other prominent personalities on Sunday appealed to fans to "explore Indian islands" and coastal destinations.

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Success in the Lok Sabha polls would help Twitter chart out its growth story in India.

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

If there is one lesson we get from Depp vs Heard, it is that the American legal system is deeply flawed and the court of public opinion and social media make it harder for victims to get justice, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Govt should think of imposing age limit for social media: Karnataka HC

Govt should think of imposing age limit for social media: Karnataka HC

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The high court of Karnataka on Tuesday observed that it would be suitable if an age limit was introduced for using social media akin to the legal age for drinking alcohol.

'No one sided with you because your abuser's a huge star'

'No one sided with you because your abuser's a huge star'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Somy Ali recently took to Instagram to post pictures of herself with a cryptic message, calling out to her alleged abuser.

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

It is not an easy life even for someone like Dravid, whose touch points with cricket spread across decades, formats and varied roles.

First Look: PM shares video of newly-built Parliament

First Look: PM shares video of newly-built Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Modi also urged people to share the video with their voice-over which he will retweet.

Rajinikanth, Ajay Devgn Cheer India

Rajinikanth, Ajay Devgn Cheer India

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Present at the stadium to promote Bholaa, his coming film, Ajay Devgn was seen conversing with Sanjay Manjrekar and Sunil Gavaskar.

Pakistan captain Babar's personal video, chats leaked: report

Pakistan captain Babar's personal video, chats leaked: report

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Pakistan captain Babar Azam found himself in a new controversy after an Instagram user alleged that the cricketer behaved inappropriately with her.

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

'Are You On The Side Of Hatred?'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'The time has come for all those believe in a democratic India to stand up and be counted and to make a choice.'

AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

AIADMK formally severs ties with BJP, to lead 3rd front

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday announced walking out of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and said it would lead a separate front for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Chandrayaan: ISRO's informal social media posts win hearts

Chandrayaan: ISRO's informal social media posts win hearts

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Interspersing their tweets and posts with an occasional 'Welcome buddy!' and 'Thanks for the ride, Mate!', ISRO's social media handles occasionally departed from using just technical terms to give updates about India's ambitious Moon mission Chandrayaan-3.

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Swiggy takes down Holi billboard after backlash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Soon after the ad was put up, several people tweeted with the hashtag "HinduphobicSwiggy", urging people to boycott the food and grocery delivery service provider.

#ifeelsafewhen... It's more than just a hashtag

#ifeelsafewhen... It's more than just a hashtag

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

What started off as a casual office discussion on crimes against women is today an online rage.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan Review: Dil Chahta Hai In The Digital Age

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan is a light glimpse into healthy young lives ready to soar in their own sweet skin, applauds Sukanya Verma.

These Models Don't Need A Ramp

These Models Don't Need A Ramp

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

A glimpse of what the runway veterans have been up to.

Not calling for a ban but...: Tharoor on 'The Kerala Story'

Not calling for a ban but...: Tharoor on 'The Kerala Story'

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Sharing a poster of the movie, Tharoor had tweeted on Sunday, "It may be 'your' Kerala story. It is not 'our' Kerala story."

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

INDIA bloc blacklists 14 TV anchors for spreading hatred, BJP cries foul

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday announced that it will boycott shows of 14 television anchors on several platforms, a decision the Bharatiya Janata Party compared with the Emergency.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Untrue that I don't like India: Aamir on #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha trend

Untrue that I don't like India: Aamir on #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha trend

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

"I really love the country... That's how I am. It is rather unfortunate if some people feel that way. I want to assure everyone that it's not the case so please don't boycott my films, please watch my films," Aamir said.

Haridwar police book Manimekalai, 10 others over 'Kaali' documentary

Haridwar police book Manimekalai, 10 others over 'Kaali' documentary

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Kankhal police station in-charge Mukesh Chauhan said a case has been registered on the complaint of Vikram Singh Rathore, the national general secretary (organisation) of Hindu Yuva Vahini.

Sanga, Mahela get stick from Sri Lankan public

Sanga, Mahela get stick from Sri Lankan public

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

On Sunday evening, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, both in India for the respective assignments in the Indian Premier League, posted messages about the crisis in their native Sri Lanka on social media and invited criticism for playing it safe.

Coming Soon: Rawalpindi Express, The Film

Coming Soon: Rawalpindi Express, The Film

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

'You're in for a ride you've never taken before.'

Sreejesh slams IndiGo over extra charges for 'goalkeeper baggage'

Sreejesh slams IndiGo over extra charges for 'goalkeeper baggage'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The airline demanded more than a thousand rupees for him to carry 41 inch hockey stick

Maha interfaith couple forced to cancel wedding reception

Maha interfaith couple forced to cancel wedding reception

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

A reception of a newly married Hindu-Muslim couple was cancelled in Maharashtra's Vasai town following opposition from local organisations in the wake of Shraddha Walkar's murder.

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

'Modi, Shah managers of hate factories': Oppn on UP slap video

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

A video showing the incident involving school teacher, Tripta Tyagi, and the Class 2 boy in Muzaffarnagar has gone viral on social media eliciting strong words from several political parties.

'Get out Ravi' posters spotted in TN amid DMK-Guv stand-off

'Get out Ravi' posters spotted in TN amid DMK-Guv stand-off

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The hashtag was trending on Twitter on Monday following Ravi's face-off with the state government in the Assembly where Stalin, also president of the ruling DMK piloted a resolution against the Governor's deviation from his customary address to the Legislature and retain the draft prepared by his government.

De-friending, RTing, Hashtag: Hep online lingo!

De-friending, RTing, Hashtag: Hep online lingo!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Don't know the difference between De-friending, RTing, Hashtag and Facebook Whale? We give you a lowdown on the hottest phrases that are fast becoming the lingua franca of Young India.

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

G20 invite from 'President of Bharat' triggers uproar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A G20 dinner invitation from President Droupadi Murmu describing her position as 'President of Bharat' triggered massive debate on Tuesday, with the opposition alleging that the government is planning to drop India and stay with just Bharat as the country's name.

Why 'Boycott CSK' is trending

Why 'Boycott CSK' is trending

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

It all started a day after the IPL 2022 mega auction wherein Maheesh Theekshana, a rising off-spinner from Sri Lanka, was picked up by Chennai Super Kings for Rs 70 lakh (Rs 7 million).

#ResignModi blocked by mistake, weren't asked to: Facebook

#ResignModi "blocked by mistake", weren't asked to: Facebook

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The development comes amid reports that social media companies are being asked to remove posts that are critical of the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.