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In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

"I am honered to serve you, the great American People, as your 45th President of the United States!", he tweeted shortly after assuming his office.

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Will the iPad live up to the hype? Tell us!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

After much speculation and excietment among most of the tech-savvy, Apple finally unveiled the iPad on

Jai Meme: How Pak XI got it online on Sunday

Jai Meme: How Pak XI got it online on Sunday

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Netizens turned witizens on Sunday as India thrashed Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup league game.

Mistaken identity! Indians uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat

Mistaken identity! Indians uninstall Snapdeal app instead of Snapchat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

#BoycottSnapchat became top trending topic after its CEO was accused of calling India 'poor'

Getting caught in the 'web' of love

Getting caught in the 'web' of love

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

"Nearly 83 per cent Indians have an online friend. Netizens are fast opening up to newer technologies such as instant messaging, social networking and texting that are being used to strengthen relationships to keep kids, parents and grandparents connected," said David Freer, vice- president (consumer business -- APAC & Japan), Symantec.

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Gambhir slams Afridi for anti-Modi remarks

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir on Sunday hit back at his favourite target former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi for his latest jibe against India PM Narendra Modi and the Indian armed forces.

MP cop trolled by Shobhaa De feels 'hurt'

MP cop trolled by Shobhaa De feels 'hurt'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Inspector Daulatram Jogewat, posted at the Police Lines in Neemuch, said he would talk to his seniors about the mockery over his obesity.

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Online uproar over Sharon Stone's 'karma' remarks

Rediff.com30 May 2008

The 50-year made the offending statements during the Cannes Film Festival, where she was quoted as saying that the Sichuan earthquake was a result of 'bad karma' due to China's policy on Tibet.

Meet 'Trump bird', China's latest sensation

Meet 'Trump bird', China's latest sensation

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

A golden pheasant has become a star in China because people think he has the same hairstyle as Donald Trump.

Virtual Nano car draws millions

Virtual Nano car draws millions

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

With more than 2.5 million users since April, the 'Nano game' on Zapak.com is a huge hit on the online gaming website. In the racing game, the player has to reach the destination within a specified time limit. He begins by styling his Nano and choose the colour, wheels etc.The car is then ready for a drive where the player has to manoeuver the Nano between crossing pedestrians and other obstacles like manholes etc.

How a collector's online popularity earned him politicians' wrath

How a collector's online popularity earned him politicians' wrath

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

When he took over as the district collector of Kozhikode, Prasanth Nair perhaps had little inkling that being active on the social media could earn him the wrath of politicians, says Venu Muruvelil

Indians are world's 3rd biggest e-shoppers

Indians are world's 3rd biggest e-shoppers

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

A Nielson survey has revealed that Indian netizens are world's third biggest online shoppers, preferring to shop with their credit cards.

Angry with Snapchat, Indian users are deleting Snapdeal app

Angry with Snapchat, Indian users are deleting Snapdeal app

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

A section of Internet users mistook Snapchat to be Snapdeal and uninstalled the e-commerce app of the latter.

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Twitter CEO accused of 'hate-mongering' after holding 'anti-Brahmin' poster

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Twitter said it is a platform where "marginalised voices can be seen and heard, but we also have a public commitment to being apolitical. We realise that this photo may not accurately represent that commitment".

'Russia, a privileged defence partner'

'Russia, a privileged defence partner'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

'Arms acquisition by India gives credibility to the Russian defence hardware.'

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Chandrayaan 2: Cong says 'good time' to remember Nehru; BJP hits back

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The BJP hit back accusing the Congress of drawing the issue into political arena.

Jaitley's 'UFO' post on Facebook irks 'common men'

Jaitley's 'UFO' post on Facebook irks 'common men'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Irked by angry reactions to his Facebook post on 'World UFO Day' on Wednesday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley withdrew the message within hours.

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Mosque depicted as noise pollutant in Class 6 textbook, sparks row

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

The ICSE, however, maintained the board did not publish or prescribe textbooks, and that schools had to deal with the issue.

How India is game for bombing enemies

How India is game for bombing enemies

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

"The good thing here is, unlike the real world, you don't have to suffer the nations if you don't agree with their ideologies. You can just finish them."

Indians prefer diary to blog

Indians prefer diary to blog

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

Indians seem rather comfortable penning their thoughts on hardbound diaries than making entries online, with only 14 per cent of all netizens found to be actively blogging, according to a study.

A global village called Hansdehar

A global village called Hansdehar

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Cyber crime: A 10-step safety guide

Cyber crime: A 10-step safety guide

Rediff.com12 May 2005

Former IT minister Milind Deora: Why we need a new Section 66A

Former IT minister Milind Deora: Why we need a new Section 66A

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

'Although I am from a different party, I would support this government if they draft an unambiguous section to replace 66A. That is the need of the hour, not from the government's point of view, but from the netizens's point of view,' says former IT minister Milind Deora, in this column exclusive to Rediff.com

Dell's remarks on Lenovo irk China

Dell's remarks on Lenovo irk China

Rediff.com2 Jun 2005

Dell Inc. is facing the wrath of Chinese netizens following reports that a Dell salesperson sent an e-mail discouraging former IBM clients in America from buying products made by Chinese IT giant, Lenovo, which recently acquired the personal computer

'I busted a Pak terrorist in a cybercafe'

'I busted a Pak terrorist in a cybercafe'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Our cybercafe messageboard throws up some big surprises!

Internet chat addict held for kidnapping child

Internet chat addict held for kidnapping child

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

A teenaged netizen, for whom online chatting with women had become an obsession, was arrested by the Mumbai police for kidnapping a three-year-old child from suburban Kurla to raise money for paying Internet bills and giving gifts to chat partners.

Will music piracy in India end?

Will music piracy in India end?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

Will Netflix shake up global digital content markets?

Will Netflix shake up global digital content markets?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Netflix is offering a freebie of one month's free service.

Video of Kashmir minister forcing old man to vote for her goes viral

Video of Kashmir minister forcing old man to vote for her goes viral

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Jammu and Kashmir's Social Welfare Minister Sakina Itoo, the only woman minister in the Omar Abdullah Cabinet, along with her party workers, is apparently seen asking the old man to support her during the elections.

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Trump celebrates Diwali, leaves out Hindus in tweet

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Trump hosted Diwali celebrations in the historic Roosevelt Room of the White House which was attended by prominent Indian-Americans, Indian-origin administration and diplomatic officials.

Toys and prayers books: Inside the home of California shooters

Toys and prayers books: Inside the home of California shooters

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The media were granted access to the Redlands home, where they rushed in and went through personal effects, which included photo IDs and a wide array of documents and photographs - in addition to the couple's baby toys.

Bharti Infotel launches Wi-Fi service

Bharti Infotel launches Wi-Fi service

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Bharti Infotel announced the launch of Wi-Fi service over digital subscriber line in Delhi, Haryana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, a move that would enable subscribers to surf the Internet wireless at their homes and offices with speed upto 8 Mbps.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'There is little doubt that China today stands in the dock, charged with misdemeanour with regard to the health and well-being of its own citizens and of the people of the world,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

6 days after SC order for arrest of Karnan, police on wild goose chase

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 61-year-old has proved to be as elusive as he has been brash, defying the Supreme Court and passing his own judgments against his peers.

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

PM Modi gives tight hug to emotional ISRO chief

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Modi, in his address at the ISRO centre asked the scientists not to get disheartened by the hurdles in the lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 and asserted that there will be a "new dawn".

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Sit-ups, squats, beatings: How cops dealt with lockdown violators

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

From making 'COVIDIOTS' (a term coined for those flouting restrictions) squat on the road and do sit-ups, to making them pose with pamphlets admitting their fault, police officials have pulled out all the stops from their kitty of creativity to drive home the message.

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Heavy rains lash parts of Delhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The weatherman has predicted rainfall throughout the day with the mercury settling at 19C.

The 'viral' RCB girl is more than just a pretty face!

The 'viral' RCB girl is more than just a pretty face!

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Internet sensation Deepika Ghose tells the real story.