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India: Wikipedia's next target

Ask a school-going child where he gets his research information from and the answer will, in all probability, be Wikipedia. No wonder then, Jimmy Wales, founder of the popular online encyclopaedia......

From Wikipedia to Darkipedia: Protest against anti-piracy law

Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, and other popular websites went dark on Wednesday as search engine Google blotted its logo as part of protests to stop Internet piracy legislation being......

It must be true...I read it on Wikipedia!

Six years after Wikipedia, the referencing portal, which allows users to edit information, was hosted by Jimmy Wales, it has become the butt of jokes for bringing 'democracy to knowledge.' "Who is......

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Just the other day, gazing from my home balcony at the distant hills of Raigad, I......

Israel has 150 N-weapons: Carter

How many nuclear weapons does Israel have in its possession has always been a matter of conjecture; heck, Israel has never even admitted it has nuclear weapons in its arsenal, but now a former......

Meet the founder of Wikipedia

The term 'wiki' is a generic term, meaning a web site where anyone can change any page at any time. Wikipedia, founded by Jimmy Wales, is the eighth most popular website globally. He spent around......

India is Wikipedia's fifth largest market

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has a long-term commitment to India and is focussing on bringing more users to its platform by meeting language needs of communities and introducing tools to ease......

Explained: Why Wikipedia often appeals for funds

For weeks, surfers landing on Wikipedia encountered an appeal from “the free encyclopedia” requesting them to donate Rs 25 or any other sum they chose. This was not the first time......

5 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders list

Byju Classes' founder Byju Raveendran, Zomato co-founder Gaurav Gupta, CEO of Antara Senior Living, Tara Singh Vachani, Vinati Organics' MD & CEO Vinati Mutreja and Swapan Mehra, CEO of Iora......

Would you pay to see Sachin, 46, bat today?

'Can Tendulkar recreate the magic of his youth?', asks advertising guru Sandeep Goyal. IMAGE: The 2003 Cricket World Cup: India vs Sri Lanka. The Wanderers stadium, Johannesburg, March 10, 2003.......

'Mithun is still Jimmy to millions'

'I was in China and when they learnt I had made Disco Dancer, they started singing Jimmy Jimmy, Aaja Aaja.' IMAGE: Mithun Chakraborty in the song I Am A Disco Dancer from the film Disco Dancer.......

The Cult of Mithun Chakraborty

National Award-winning actor, producer, hotelier, ex-MP, cricket team owner, philanthropist, highest tax payer, reality show judge, animal lover and, above all, people's hero -- Mithun Chakraborty......

How Bappi Lahiri Created Disco Magic

'40 years later, the world is still singing I Am A Disco Dancer.' IMAGE: Director B Subhash with Mithun Chakraborty. Photograph: Kind courtesy Bappi Lahiri/Instagram They were the hit jodi of the......

The BEST of Bappi Lahiri

Bappi Lahiri was more than a musician. He was an emotion. The oomph in his score was as seamless as its soul and melody. He didn't just create fine tunes; he took the listener on a journey.......

'We have forgotten to be normal'

Shoojit Sircar takes Rediff.com's Ronjita Kulkarni behind the sets of October, and right inside his beautiful mind. IMAGE: Director Shoojit Sircar flanked by Varun Dhawan, left, and Producer......

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

IMAGE: Sam Konstas is the youngest player since Ricky Ponting to have hit twin centuries in a Shieffield Shield match. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sam Konstas/Instagram New South Wales' teenage......

England great Anderson retires with one final flourish

IMAGE: England's James Anderson reacts after his final test match as teammates look on. Photograph: Peter Cziborra / Reuters James Anderson concluded his illustrious 21-year international cricket......

Buttler, Morgan under probe for mocking Indians

A homophobic tweet dating back to 2010 from Jimmy veteran pacer James Anderson has also emerged. IMAGE: Jos Buttler and Eoin Morgan both feature in the Indian Premier League with the former......

NZ's Neesham says players need to adapt, play in empty stadiums

IMAGE: Although he backs playing in empty stadiums, Jimmy Neesham says nothing beats playing in front of fans. Photograph: ICC/Twitter With cricket's finances taking a hit due to the COVID-19......

Former England captain Willis passes away

IMAGE: Former England captain and 1981 Ashes hero Bob Willis. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Former England cricket captain and 1981 Ashes hero Bob Willis has died aged 70 after a short......