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YouTuber booked for questioning UP minister on pending projects

YouTuber booked for questioning UP minister on pending projects

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Sanjay Rana, who is associated with YouTube channel Moradabad Ujjala, was booked after a video of the event surfaced online and a local Bharatiya Janata Party youth wing leader filed a complaint.

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

How I fought abuse and bullying with music

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Abhijith Gopinath aka A.B.I was mocked through school and college. He found solace in hip-hop and chose love over hate.

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Reinventing Capitalism For The Digital Age

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

US Congressman Ro Khanna's message is that instead of depending on the 'hidden hand' of capitalism -- that is to say, the power of markets -- it is time for policymakers to play a more active role in making sure that a wide range of towns become locations for digital economy enterprises and jobs, points out Ajit Balakrishnan.

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Haryana couple accused of harassing minor domestic help sacked from jobs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The public relations agency for which the woman worked and the insurance company where her husband was employed announced their termination on Twitter.

Rainbow Rishta Review: Heartwarming!

Rainbow Rishta Review: Heartwarming!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

If these six stories in Rainbow Rishta are any indication, then urban Indian society is moving towards a welcome liberalism, even though reality cannot be so simple, notes Deepa Gahlot.

In a first, Sebi mulls rules for fractional ownership in real estate

In a first, Sebi mulls rules for fractional ownership in real estate

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has for the first time proposed to regulate online platforms offering fractional ownership in real estate, a model already popular in countries like the United States and UAE. In a consultation paper floated recently, the capital markets regulator stated that such fractional ownership of real estate assets was proposed to be brought as MSM (micro, small, medium) REITs under Sebi (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations. This model allows investors to own a fraction or a small share in a real estate asset like buildings and office spaces, which could include warehouses, shopping centres, conference centres.

No media or govt agency has right to peep into private lives of citizens: HC

No media or govt agency has right to peep into private lives of citizens: HC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

It said that it was "disheartening" to see that some news channels "are in the habit of publishing sleaze more than news."

Imran Khan's ex-wife Reham Khan ties knot with Pak actor

Imran Khan's ex-wife Reham Khan ties knot with Pak actor

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Reham Khan has tied the knot with a US-based satirist Mirza Bilal.

Hamilton causes online stir after posting skiing pics post- Schumi accident

Hamilton causes online stir after posting skiing pics post- Schumi accident

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

British F1 driver Lewis Hamilton has caused an online stir after posting photos of him skiing with his brother just days after Michael Schumacher's shocking accident in the Alps.

'Brother-in-law lives off my sister's income. Pls help'

'Brother-in-law lives off my sister's income. Pls help'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Encourage your sister to share her feelings and thoughts about her marriage. Listen to her without judgment and offer support, advises rediffguru Dr Ashish Sehgal.

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

WhatsApp bans over 4.5mn accounts in India in Feb

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

WhatsApp had banned 2.9 million accounts in January, 3.6 million accounts in December and 3.7 million accounts in November.

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

She's like my sister: Shrikant Tyagi on woman he was seen assaulting

She's like my sister: Shrikant Tyagi on woman he was seen assaulting

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

A video has surfaced purportedly showing politician Shrikant Tyagi confessing it was a mistake to assault a woman and calling her his 'sister'.

Real's Ramos denies blame for Salah injury

Real's Ramos denies blame for Salah injury

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

ergio Ramos has brushed off allegations that he deliberately injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Hours after Ed Husic became Australia's first ever Muslim minister, he was flooded with online racial abuse for taking oath of office on the Quran.

'I am dating my boss. It is affecting my work'

'I am dating my boss. It is affecting my work'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai urges you to talk about your problems so you can seek solutions and also transform your life.

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

'Even Jesus couldn't please everyone': Sculptor defends Ronaldo bust

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

'I asked him what he thought of the result and he said he liked it' 'He said it made him look older and asked for it to be thinned out a bit to make it smoother and more jovial'

Sancho apologises to England fans

Sancho apologises to England fans

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'I am proud of this England team and how we have united the whole nation in what has been a difficult 18 months for so many people.'

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Particularly the small and independent Web sites that have developed a following in the recent past because the mainstream is seen as totally aligned with the government, points out Aakar Patel.

Ceasefire violations, child abuse cases... What Parliament discussed on Friday

Ceasefire violations, child abuse cases... What Parliament discussed on Friday

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Before Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was proceedings were disrupted by a relentless Opposition over the demonetisation issue, other topics such as compensation for military personnel, counterfeit notes were spoken of. Here's what happened in Parliament.

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

T20 WC: Australia end title drought, organisers salvage showpiece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

After an action-packed month, Aaron Finch's Australia, written off after a horrendous build-up, emerged with their maiden 20-overs world title in their arms.

Fact-checking unit on hold till July 10, court's say final, says govt

Fact-checking unit on hold till July 10, court's say final, says govt

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay high court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won't notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules.

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Govt issues alert against new ransomware

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Indian cyber security agency has issued a warning against 'Royal ransomware' virus that attacks critical sectors like communications, healthcare, education and even individuals and seeks pay-off in Bitcoins for not leaking personal data in the public domain.

Victim of domestic violence? Contact Invisible Scars

Victim of domestic violence? Contact Invisible Scars

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Invisible Scars wants to bring domestic abuse out of the bedroom and into public discourse.

Abusive election season ends: What next?

Abusive election season ends: What next?

Rediff.com25 May 2019

'I do not think it's possible for the winners and losers to shake hands and go back to regular business at the end of this.' 'It seems visceral, personal and nasty at a depth we have not plumbed before,' says Aakar Patel.

Vishwanath temple remark: Lucknow prof assaulted

Vishwanath temple remark: Lucknow prof assaulted

Rediff.com18 May 2022

"Karthik Pandey, a student leader, came to me and started hurling abuses and casteist slurs at me and hit me," Professor Ravi Kant Chandan of the university's Hindi department said.

Maja Ma, Asks Madhuri!

Maja Ma, Asks Madhuri!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

OTT is getting even better and better!

CCI slaps Rs 936.44 cr fine on Google over Play Store policies

CCI slaps Rs 936.44 cr fine on Google over Play Store policies

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

In its second ruling against Google in less than a week, the Competition Commission on Tuesday slapped a penalty of Rs 936.44 crore on the internet major for abusing its dominant position with respect to its Play Store policies.

Lawyers attack Kanhaiya Lal murder accused in Jaipur court

Lawyers attack Kanhaiya Lal murder accused in Jaipur court

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The clothes of one of the four accused were also torn, and the agitated lawyers raised slogans against Pakistan and demanded the capital punishment for them.

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

If you feel that being around the person is physically and mentally draining, then it's a red flag that you should not ignore, warns mental health expert Anu Krishna.

Will Jio MF Disrupt MF Business?

Will Jio MF Disrupt MF Business?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

While Jio MF will undoubtedly grow in size, it will have to cross multiple hurdles even to emerge as the market leader, observes Debashis Basu.

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Qatar probing death of migrant worker at WC

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The Philippines' foreign ministry confirmed in a statement that one of its nationals had died while working at a resort south of the capital Doha. It said its embassy was "working with legal authorities to ascertain more details of his passing".

Twitter backtracks on block feature after users revolt

Twitter backtracks on block feature after users revolt

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Before it backtracked, Twitter had said Thursday that the change was meant to protect victims of harassment who wanted to filter out abusive messages but feared that the act of blocking a user would prompt retaliation.

9 Changes To Improve Your Sexual Health

9 Changes To Improve Your Sexual Health

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Don't be afraid to prioritise your sexual well-being and nurture a positive relationship with sex, suggests Maitri Trivedi.

'If anything goes wrong with Byju's...'

'If anything goes wrong with Byju's...'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'India's edtech and start-up story will be in danger.'

How to deal with an abusive boss

How to deal with an abusive boss

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

In an online chat with readers, HR expert Varda Pendse, director, Cerebrus Consultants answered questions on how to deal with various workplace issues.

Adani in another mess! Wiki says 'sockpuppets' created puffery about him

Adani in another mess! Wiki says 'sockpuppets' created puffery about him

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

For more than a decade, sockpuppets - some of them being company employees - created 'puffery' around tycoon Gautam Adani, his family and the apples-to-airport group he helmed by adding non-neutral material and removing warnings from information on Wikipedia, the free internet-based encyclopedia has alleged. Adani, a first-generation entrepreneur, has lost over $70 billion in net worth and slipped to 25th rank on the world billionaire index from being Asia's richest and the world's third most wealthy businessman, in less than a month. This followed US short-seller Hindenburg Research accusing the group of accounting fraud, stock price manipulation and money laundering, allegations that the conglomerate has repeatedly denied, and threatened legal action.

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

ASK ANU: How To Leave A Toxic Relationship

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Toxic people are all around us. And they can cause us emotional and mental damage. Mental health coach Anu Krishna explains how to deal with toxic, abusive, people and relationships.

Does size really matter? Sayantani hits back at trolls

Does size really matter? Sayantani hits back at trolls

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'What's this fascination towards female breasts?' Sayantani retorted in a post encouraging people to normalise all body types and promote body positivity.