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WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Monday night.

'Too important matter': SC to hear ex-BSF constable's plea against PM

'Too important matter': SC to hear ex-BSF constable's plea against PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Whether his nomination was rightly or wrongly rejected by the Election Commission depends on his eligibility, the court said.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

US firm used call centres in India to bilk consumers

US firm used call centres in India to bilk consumers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

The Federal Trade Commission said the defendants used phony debt collection calls from India and bogus claims that they would reduce consumers' credit card interest rates to bilk consumers.

Not for laughs? AIB in trouble over Arjun-Ranveer roast

Not for laughs? AIB in trouble over Arjun-Ranveer roast

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Inquiry initiated into AIB roast featuring Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

FB row: Tharoor, BJP MP seek privilege notices against each other

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In his letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Tharoor took strong objection to Dubey's remarks on Twitter that 'the Chairman of Standing Committee does not have the authority to do anything without discussion of the agenda with its members'.

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Jeremy McLellan: The comedian who took on gau rakshaks

Rediff.com13 May 2017

The American funnyman speaks to Ranjita Ganesan about his first brush with 'Hindutva trolls' and regular run-ins with Trump trolls.

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'Some reckon his bitterness results from wanting to stay relevant despite a waning career.'

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Why India's fintech, e-com firms fear Google, Facebook

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

While Google has market capitalisation of almost $753 billion and Facebook commands one of $515 billion, it is the wealth of user data they have that one fears

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The report mentioned the Central Bureau of Investigation raid on NDTV, exit of Bobby Ghosh as the editor of Hindustan Times and arrest of cartoonist G Bala.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

Kovind completes 100 days as President

Kovind completes 100 days as President

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Efficient management of time and speedy decision-making have been the focus of President Ram Nath Kovind.

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Atishi breaks down over obscene pamphlets; Gambhir seeks proof

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The East Delhi AAP candidate said that "obscene and derogatory" remarks against her was distributed in the constituency by her Bharatiya Janata Party rival Gautam Gambhir.

Why you may see drop in your Twitter followers

Why you may see drop in your Twitter followers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'This is another step to improve Twitter, and ensure everyone can have confidence in their followers,' Twitter said in a statement.

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

'My fashion label is an extension of my personality'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'I am just an artist trying to establish my own voice and be my own person,' the unconventional designer tells Amrita Singh.

Lord of the trolls

Lord of the trolls

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

'If the prime minister wants to be seen as a global statesman, then is it not embarrassing to be so closely associated with a gang of foul-mouthed bullies?' asks Vir Sanghvi.

Revealed: Why people take big risks

Revealed: Why people take big risks

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Reminders of God can make people more likely to seek out and take risks, according to a new research.

'Won't come back till I enter Sabarimala'

'Won't come back till I enter Sabarimala'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

'If we do not enter the temple, then history won't be made and all wrong rituals will get continue to be followed.' 'If they resort to violence against women and abuse them, how can they be Ayyappa Swamy's bhakts?'

The Republic will always remains alive

The Republic will always remains alive

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

As long as even one Indian holds aloft Ambedkar's portrait and recites the Preamble, the Republic remains alive, says Mihir S Sharma.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

US hunting tourist sparks outrage; posts photos with dead giraffe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Sabrina Corgatelli, a university accountant from Idaho, who gleefully posted images of herself on big game hunts is finding herself at the defensive end against online criticism after about the Facebook photos of herself with her kills, including a giraffe, from a recent legal hunt in South Africa.

TechM sacks senior executive over charges of homophobia

TechM sacks senior executive over charges of homophobia

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

Tech Mahindra said the company believes in diversity and inclusion, and condemns "discrimination of any kind in the workplace".

Man shouts 'go back to Lebanon' to Sikh-American girl on NY subway

Man shouts 'go back to Lebanon' to Sikh-American girl on NY subway

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Rajpreet Heir was taking the subway train when the white man shouted at her saying, "Do you even know what a Marine looks like? Do you know what they have to see? What they do for this country? Because of people like you."

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the happenings in Hollywood.

'I thank Sehwag for encouraging hate'

'I thank Sehwag for encouraging hate'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

'Someone told me on Facebook that 2017 will be the last year of my life.' 'I am speaking up only because innocent students were physically abused and that is not correct.'

6 tips to deal with social media stress

6 tips to deal with social media stress

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Any and every message on any chat interface does not require your response. Think whether it has any value and discard the rest to feel in control about what you read and respond to.

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Fast and furious Lewis Hamilton hits ski slopes sans girlfriend

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

The Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, celebrated his big win by taking his friends and family on a snowboarding trip.

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

The Brave New World of Dating Apps

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Find a great date, or great dates for the rest of your lives, or maybe a great friendship.'

'Religious leaders are trying to suppress Muslim women'

'Religious leaders are trying to suppress Muslim women'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

'Male domination is not coming down but women have started standing up and questioning the authority of men.' 'I was attacked in such a crude manner only because I am a woman. Had this been written by a man, he would not have been attacked like this.' 'If at all the fascists are using this as a stick to attack Islam, it is not because of my post but because of the intolerance of those who abused me in foul language.' V P Rajeena, who created an online stir by claiming that a madrassa teacher had sexually abused her, says what she wrote on her Facebook page is just a sample, more will follow.

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

After Rahul Gandhi, Congress hacked on Twitter, government investigates

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The ministry of electronics and IT has started probe into hacking of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's official Twitter account.

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Her father had lodged a complaint accusing Chinmayanand of sexually harassing her, a charge refuted by his lawyer who claimed it was a 'conspiracy' to blackmail him.

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

'Who's polluting your mind', asks Rijiju from girl 'threatened with rape'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

In her complaint to the DCW, the student has said she has received 'rape' threats on social media allegedly from members of the ABVP after she condemned 'violence in name of nationalism' in the backdrop of Ramjas incident.

Indian Americans launch petition to drop charges against Devyani

Indian Americans launch petition to drop charges against Devyani

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

An online White House petition demanding the Obama administration drop the visa fraud case against Devyani Khobragade has been launched in Washington, DC by a group of Indian-Americans who said the senior Indian diplomat's public humiliation hurts the sentiments of the community.

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh marries TV anchor Amrita Rai

Congress leader Digvijaya Singh marries TV anchor Amrita Rai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh married television anchor Amrita Rai.

Sikh man viciously assaulted in Canada

Sikh man viciously assaulted in Canada

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Supninder Singh Khehra, an Indian citizen from Patiala and a resident of the Toronto suburb of Brampton, was verbally abused and beaten by a group of men who seemed to be drunk.

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

51 women of menstruating age entered Sabarimala: Kerala govt to SC

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices L N Rao and Dinesh Maheshwari said it was only going into the aspect of security of the two women -- Bindu and Kanakadurga, and would not like to entertain any other prayer made in the petition.

Lessons to learn from a dying business

Lessons to learn from a dying business

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

K Vaitheeswaran, co-founder of Indiaplaza, one of India's first e-commerce companies, shares the lessons he learnt from its failure.