News for 'online trolling'

Maneka Gandhi defends anti-trolling move, says won't patrol the net

Maneka Gandhi defends anti-trolling move, says won't patrol the net

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Responding to criticism of its anti-trolling move, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday said that the ministry's attempt to check trolling will not imply online policing or blanket patrolling of the internet.

'Why does the prime minister follow trolls?'

'Why does the prime minister follow trolls?'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

'Which leader in the world follows people who make rape threat to their rivals?' 'Which prime minister in the world follows people who give death threats routinely?' 'It is shocking. There is no other world leader who does it.'

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Divas & Darlings On OTT This Week

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Sukanya Verma gives you some great options to choose from.

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Know What Sadfishing Is?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

It is 'when someone uses their emotional problems to hook an audience on the Internet.'
It essentially amounts to 'performing sadness online for sympathy and/or attention,' explains Sandeep Goyal.

Trolls don't even spare David Beckham

Trolls don't even spare David Beckham

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Trolls don't spare anyone. Recently, they had a gala time criticising former England football captain David Beckham.

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Does Ozempic Help You Reduce Weight?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In India, the drug is not licensed for weight loss. but as anti-diabetic medication, warns Dr Chandrakant Lahariya.

Sangh does not run BJP: Bhagwat

Sangh does not run BJP: Bhagwat

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Addressing diplomats, the RSS chief says his organisation doesn't support online trolling.

'I have been criticised and colour discriminated all my life'

'I have been criticised and colour discriminated all my life'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Former India leg-spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has alleged that he has been "colour discriminated" all his life, including in his own country.

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

Prince Harry and wife Meghan to quit social media: Report

Prince Harry and wife Meghan to quit social media: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

According to 'The Sunday Times', the couple who had announced their decision to step back from official royal duties to relocate with their one-year-old son Archie last year will no longer use platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

All that glitters is trolled

All that glitters is trolled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Facebook's reaction to Barkha Dutt's child abuse proves we know absolutely nothing about rape.

'When people are going mad online...'

'When people are going mad online...'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

'...I am like I need to teach my dog to do potty.'

Shame on people for trolling Anushka, says angry Kohli

Shame on people for trolling Anushka, says angry Kohli

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

A day after bludgeoning the Australian bowlers in Mohali, Virat Kohli on Monday came to the defence of his ex-girlfriend Anushka Sharma, who has been subject to a lot of abuse and jokes on Twitter following their recent break-up.

Angry Kohli slams Twitterati for trolling ex-girlfriend Anushka

Angry Kohli slams Twitterati for trolling ex-girlfriend Anushka

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

A day after bludgeoning the Australian bowlers in Mohali, Virat Kohli on Monday came to the defence of his ex-girlfriend Anushka Sharma, who has been subject to a lot of abuse and jokes on Twitter following their recent break-up.

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Review

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan Review

Rediff.com18 May 2022

Upacharapoorvam Gunda Jayan is a good respite from the dark, violent films we have seen in recent times, observes Divya Nair.

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Actor Sai Pallavi clarifies her 'Kashmiri Pandits genocide' remarks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The actor said she was disturbed by the "plight" of Kashmiri Pandits shown in 'The Kashmir Files'.

Comedian Kunal Kamra's Bengaluru shows cancelled following threats

Comedian Kunal Kamra's Bengaluru shows cancelled following threats

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Comedian Kunal Kamra on Wednesday said his upcoming stand-up shows, scheduled to be held in Bengaluru, have been cancelled after the organisers received threats.

'I'm pretty thick-skinned now'

'I'm pretty thick-skinned now'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'I don't jump at everything that comes my way. (But) To say that I have too many offers coming my way is also a lie. I'm not one of those people who turn down scripts every day.'

#LikeABoss: How Rishi Kapoor is making Twitter *very* interesting

#LikeABoss: How Rishi Kapoor is making Twitter *very* interesting

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

Shooting from the lip... Kapoor style!

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Keep cricket free from personal attacks: Tendulkar urges fans

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Sachin Tendulkar backed Arshdeep Singh and urged the fans to keep cricket "free from personal attacks" after the young pacer faced vitriolic online abuse in the aftermath of India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

'Dangal' star apologises after being trolled for meeting Mufti

'Dangal' star apologises after being trolled for meeting Mufti

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Kashmiri girl Zaira Wasim, who played the younger version of Indian wrestler Geeta Phogat in Aamir Khan-led Bollywood blockbuster "Dangal", on Monday apologised for "offending" and "unintentionally hurting" people after her meeting with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti kicked up a row.

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute key accused in 'Sulli Deals' case

Delhi LG gives nod to prosecute key accused in 'Sulli Deals' case

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Aumkareshwar Thakur (26) will be prosecuted under section 196 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which pertains to prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.

'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.

100 pc behind Dan, won't tolerate any player abuse: RCB

100 pc behind Dan, won't tolerate any player abuse: RCB

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

"We love Dan... ignore toxic fans, we love him. Those fans are not true RCBian we love you Dan," a user commented on her Instagram post.

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

US report calls out India over its 'several' human rights issues

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The State Department in its report listed more than a dozen significant human rights issues for India. Prominent among them are unlawful and arbitrary killings, including extrajudicial killings perpetrated by police; torture and cases of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment by some police and prison officials; arbitrary arrest and detention by government authorities; harsh and life-threatening prison conditions; political and prisoners or detainees in certain states.

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Why Everyone Knows Urofi, Ankur Warikoo, Physics Wallah...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Meet the youngsters who rule India's social media.

Meet Shubman Gill's Sister, Shahneel

Meet Shubman Gill's Sister, Shahneel

Rediff.com24 May 2023

She is spotted pretty often cheering for brother Shubman Gill during Gujarat Titans matches.

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.

'Why zip it?' 'Aunty National' Smriti gets back at trolls

'Why zip it?' 'Aunty National' Smriti gets back at trolls

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Following her spat, 'Aunty National' Irani took to Facebook to speak out against her detractors. Here's the Facebook post in response to her critics which Rediff.com represents verbatim:

Muslim woman trolled for singing Hindu devotional song

Muslim woman trolled for singing Hindu devotional song

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A post on Facebook by a group called 'Mangalore Muslims' accused Suhana Sayed of tarnishing the community's image.

'I have zero expectations from Smriti Irani'

'I have zero expectations from Smriti Irani'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

'I would rather have an HRD minister who concentrates on her job rather than bicker on Twitter.'

Internet trolls, the moral police and an intolerant nation

Internet trolls, the moral police and an intolerant nation

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

'I cannot say I like watching porn, or that I like to party, or that I enjoy my drink and, worse still, that I like Rahul Gandhi.'

How Priyanka Chopra's online chat with fans turned into a nightmare

How Priyanka Chopra's online chat with fans turned into a nightmare

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Never venture out online without supervision, is all we can see to the hapless PeeCee.

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Woman trolled for tweeting about Dipa's performance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A woman who faced life threats and sexual abuses online for her tweets ahead of gymnast Dipa Karmakar's performance in Rio Olympics sought the help of Union Minister Sushma Swaraj following which a case was lodged by Rajasthan Police.

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

5 tips to ace the weight loss game

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Presenting 5 simple tips on how you can take charge of your health and stop agonising about your weight.

Facebook says removed abusive comments against Shami

Facebook says removed abusive comments against Shami

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Facebook on Monday said it quickly introduced measures to remove the abusive comments against pace bowler Mohammed Shami, who faced criticism on social media following the Indian team's first-ever loss to Pakistan in World Cup history.

UN official calls 'Sulli Deals' a form of hate speech, must be prosecuted

UN official calls 'Sulli Deals' a form of hate speech, must be prosecuted

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

Harassment of Muslim women in India through social media apps such as "Sulli Deals" must be condemned and prosecuted as soon as they occur, a UN Special Rapporteur has said.

Review: Dirty Politics is a waste of time

Review: Dirty Politics is a waste of time

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Dirty Politics is a garbled mess.

After 'Bulli Bai, 'Sulli Deals' app creator arrested in MP

After 'Bulli Bai, 'Sulli Deals' app creator arrested in MP

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Hundreds of Muslim women were listed for "auction" on the mobile application with photographs sourced without permission and doctored.

No criminality found against Alt News' Zubair: Delhi Police to HC

No criminality found against Alt News' Zubair: Delhi Police to HC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Taking note of the submissions of the Delhi police, the court asked the probe agency to place the chargesheet filed in the case before it.