News for 'privacy'

How Juice Jacking Can Steal Your Phone's Data

How Juice Jacking Can Steal Your Phone's Data

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Exercise caution when charging your phone in public places or borrowing a charger from someone -- you might get hacked.

'My Partner's Friends Call Me Aunty. Should I...'

'My Partner's Friends Call Me Aunty. Should I...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur, a therapist and marriage counsellor, advises a working professional about how to deal with age gap in a relationship.

CCI to NCLAT: No player close to WhatsApp in terms of revenue, assets

CCI to NCLAT: No player close to WhatsApp in terms of revenue, assets

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that no internet intermediary could come close to WhatsApp in terms of revenues as well as assets.

'I'm 48. My Kids Don't Want Me to Remarry'

'I'm 48. My Kids Don't Want Me to Remarry'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, suggests how to choose between your happiness and your children.

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Is Pharmaceutical Engg Better Than BPham And PharmD?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP advises young aspirants how to pick the right course and career.

Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

As AI deepfakes threaten star personas and commercial interests, celebrities approach the courts with personality rights petitions.

UPI transactions will continue to remain free

UPI transactions will continue to remain free

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said there is no proposal to levy any charge on UPI transactions.

What You Must Know About Mrs Mamdani

What You Must Know About Mrs Mamdani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

While Zohran Mamdani captured national attention with his meteoric rise to be elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, his wife Rama Duwaji was helping orchestrate his win -- one pixel, one brushstroke, one brand decision at a time.

HC declines to stop K'taka caste survey, directs confidentiality

HC declines to stop K'taka caste survey, directs confidentiality

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The Karnataka High Court declined to halt the state's socio-economic and educational survey (caste survey) but instructed the government to keep the collected data confidential and ensure participation is voluntary.

'Don't Complain About Your Mother-in-Law To Your Husband'

'Don't Complain About Your Mother-in-Law To Your Husband'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur suggests how to ignore your in-laws' negative behaviour and focus on building a peaceful family life.

Our Marriage Is Dead. Should I Divorce My Wife?'

Our Marriage Is Dead. Should I Divorce My Wife?'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and relationship expert guides users on how to tackle stagnancy and boredom in a married relationship.

Media's freedom of speech can't trample right to privacy: Kerala HC

Media's freedom of speech can't trample right to privacy: Kerala HC

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Kerala high court on Thursday held that freedom of speech and expression available to the press and media could not trample on the right to dignity, reputation and privacy available to the citizen, especially when reporting about criminal investigations or cases pending before various courts.

'GF Doesn't Want To Share Bedroom'

'GF Doesn't Want To Share Bedroom'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and relationship expert suggests how to handle differences in a relationship.

'GF Constantly Wants To Text; I Feel Suffocated'

'GF Constantly Wants To Text; I Feel Suffocated'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating website, suggests how to deal with the tricky issue of space and freedom in a relationship.

Do Instagram Followers Matter In An Arranged Marriage?

Do Instagram Followers Matter In An Arranged Marriage?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Your partner's Instagram follower count is not a red flag in itself, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating website.

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Meet next CJI who gave Kejri bail; SIR, Art 370 verdicts

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Justice Surya Kant is set to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India, bringing extensive experience and a record of significant verdicts on key issues.

'My Father Refuses to Talk to My Grandparents'

'My Father Refuses to Talk to My Grandparents'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, a mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, suggests how to deal with the emotional strain that arises from unresolved conflicts in a relationship.

How To Set Boundaries With Mum-In-Law

How To Set Boundaries With Mum-In-Law

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack tells you how to avoid arguments and set healthy boundaries with your in-laws.

Youth held in Ukraine surrendered to avoid jail: Gujarat cops

Youth held in Ukraine surrendered to avoid jail: Gujarat cops

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

A Gujarat resident, Majoti Sahil Mohammed Hussein, enlisted in the Russian military to avoid a prison sentence in a drug-related case and subsequently surrendered to Ukrainian forces. His family is appealing to the Indian government for his return.

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

'Insurance Sector Is At An Unstable Equilibrium'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'Other sectors that manage the savings pools of Indians are giving tough competition to life insurance companies.'

Modi meets displaced Kukis, Meiteis in 1st Manipur visit since unrest

Modi meets displaced Kukis, Meiteis in 1st Manipur visit since unrest

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Modi listened to the concerns of the families of internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the historic Kangla Fort complex in Imphal and Peace Ground in Churachandpur, and assured them of the Centre's commitment to restore peace and normalcy in the state, they said.

Is BAMS A Good Career Option?

Is BAMS A Good Career Option?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nagaraj JSK guides aspirants on how to pick the right course and college for your career.

Data Protection Rules Coming by Year-End

Data Protection Rules Coming by Year-End

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'One has to be very mindful because it will be applicable for big tech platforms and even for banks and insurers, whose business is completely different.'

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

AI crash: SC slams 'piecemeal' release of probe report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has criticized the selective publication of a preliminary report on the Air India crash, calling it 'unfortunate and irresponsible'. The court raised concerns about privacy, dignity of victims' families, and the potential for biased narratives.

Privacy is media's alliance, fear of surveillance is an assault: HC

Privacy is media's alliance, fear of surveillance is an assault: HC

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

The Madras High Court has asserted that press freedom and privacy are intertwined and that surveillance constitutes an attack on the press, which is considered the fourth pillar of democracy. The court made this observation while addressing petitions filed by the Chennai Press Club and three reporters seeking protection from harassment by a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the leak of an FIR concerning a sexual assault case at Anna University. The court highlighted the importance of protecting journalists' sources and criticized the SIT for seizing reporters' mobile phones without justification and for failing to adequately investigate the source of the leaked FIR.

AI 171 crash: SC seeks govt, DGCA replies on 'fair, expeditious' probe plea

AI 171 crash: SC seeks govt, DGCA replies on 'fair, expeditious' probe plea

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the preliminary report on the Air India crash and has asked for a more independent and thorough investigation.

In Love With Two Men. How To Choose The Right One?

In Love With Two Men. How To Choose The Right One?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of QuackQuack, answers your questions about dating and relationships.

US Visa Shocker: Make Social Media Public Throughout!

US Visa Shocker: Make Social Media Public Throughout!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

The US Embassy has directed all international students aspiring to study in the United States to adjust privacy settings on their social media profiles to 'public' not just while applying for a visa but also during their entire course of study, effective immediately.

What To Do When Parents Disapprove Of Your Partner

What To Do When Parents Disapprove Of Your Partner

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

You need to first answer an important question -- what matters most for your long-term happiness? Your parents' wishes or staying with a partner you love, advises rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

Can I Get Into Govt Medical College Through Donation?

Can I Get Into Govt Medical College Through Donation?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar suggests how to plan and choose the right course and career after Class 10 and 12.

CA Vs Engineering: Which Career Has A Better Future?

CA Vs Engineering: Which Career Has A Better Future?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta offers career guidance to young aspirants on how to choose the best course and career in India and abroad.

Help! Partner's Friend Interferes In Love Life

Help! Partner's Friend Interferes In Love Life

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal tells you how to deal with a third person who may be affecting your relationship.

Urgent Need For Data Sovereignty

Urgent Need For Data Sovereignty

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'When global politics has some intervention on the core software one uses, and if you are cut off from your own data in critical workflows, sovereignty is no longer optional. It becomes a necessity.'

Delhi HC protects Karan Johar's personality rights

Delhi HC protects Karan Johar's personality rights

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Delhi High Court has protected the personality and publicity rights of filmmaker and producer Karan Johar by restraining several websites and platforms from illegally using his name, image and persona for commercial gains.

Companies cautious about GenAI over data privacy, security

Companies cautious about GenAI over data privacy, security

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Organisations are facing growing privacy concerns over the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) while getting attractive returns from investments in privacy, according to Cisco's latest Data Privacy Benchmark Study. The findings highlight the responses from 2,600 privacy and security professionals across 12 geographies, said the annual review of key privacy issues impacting business. "Organisations see GenAI as a fundamentally different technology with novel challenges to consider," said Dev Stahlkopf, Cisco Chief Legal Officer.

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Gaming and cyber security experts suggest how kids and parents can stay aware to fight the growing threats and miscreants who act from behind the screen.

Challenges Before The New Data Law

Challenges Before The New Data Law

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

DPDP Act (2023) gives individuals the right to decide how their personal data is collected and used. For many businesses, this means reworking longstanding data practices, notes Ravi Duvvuru.

'Wife Plays Candy Crush With Random Men'

'Wife Plays Candy Crush With Random Men'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mind coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers, suggests how you can have a clear conversation about unmet needs in a relationship.

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

5500-strong pilots group seeks judicial probe into AI plane crash

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has urged the government to order a judicial probe into the Air India Dreamliner crash that killed 260 people, alleging that the ongoing investigation is "compromised" and should be halted.

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that directed the disclosure of information related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree.