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'Big step towards transparency': Prasad's praise for FB, Google

'Big step towards transparency': Prasad's praise for FB, Google

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The publishing of compliance reports by Google, Facebook and Instagram is bound to turn up the heat on Twitter, which has been engaged in a tussle with the Indian government over the new social media rules.

Parliamentary panel grills Twitter over 'obscene' tweets by Kunal Kamra

Parliamentary panel grills Twitter over 'obscene' tweets by Kunal Kamra

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Meanwhile, Kamra has refused to retract his controversial tweets against the Supreme Court or apologise for them, saying he believes they "speak for themselves".

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Farewell, Shyam Babu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shyam Benegal, the shining beacon of the Indian cinema, was laid to rest on Tuesday around 3 pm with full state honours and a three-gun salute at Shivaji Park, central Mumbai.

Scribe named in Facebook executive's complaint files FIR against her

Scribe named in Facebook executive's complaint files FIR against her

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Three persons, identified as Ankhi Das from New Delhi, Ram Sahu from Mungeli (Chhattisgarh) and Vivek Sinha from Indore (Madhya Pradesh), were booked.

'Shocking, truly shocking'

'Shocking, truly shocking'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Upbringing matters a lot.'

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Adani, Qualcomm CEO discuss AI, semiconductors

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Chip giant Qualcomm chief executive Cristiano R Amon and billionaire Gautam Adani on Monday discussed role of AI, semiconductors and edge appliances across markets in the fast changing global technology space. The two leaders met in Mumbai on Monday morning to discuss India's potential around semiconductors, AI and mobility, according to a social media post by Adani. While Qualcomm is big on designing and manufacturing semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products, Adani group had in 2022 bought a small quantity of fifth generation or 5G spectrum for private captive network deployment in ports, logistics and power generation among others.

Facebook, Instagram to allow users to hide 'likes'

Facebook, Instagram to allow users to hide 'likes'

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Social networking giant Facebook on Wednesday said it will now allow users on its platform as well as those on Instagram to hide their public 'like' counts. This is part of the company's efforts to give people control over their experience, a statement said.

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Austria seal Euro 2024 place as Belgium-Sweden abandoned

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Sweden missed out on the finals for the first time in 28 years on a night in which their fixture with Belgium was abandoned

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'There is a huge risk of misinformation and disinformation, and targeted campaigns that could potentially happen against candidates or to push certain narratives.'

Another data theft; personal details of 533 mn Facebook users leaked

Another data theft; personal details of 533 mn Facebook users leaked

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Personal details of about 533 million Facebook users globally, including 6.1 million from India, were allegedly leaked online and posted for free on hacking forums, according to a cybersecurity executive. The leaked details allegedly include names, phone numbers and other details of users of Facebook, a social media giant that had 2.80 billion monthly active users (MUAs) as of December 31, 2020.

'Don't think Bumrah has been used in the correct fashion'

'Don't think Bumrah has been used in the correct fashion'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

With the T20 World Cup round the corner, Australia's former fast-bowling star Brett Lee is looking forward to India's latest pace sensation Mayank Yadav's progression with great anticipation, describing him as the "talk of the town."

FB asks Rahul to delete Insta post as it violates POCSO Act

FB asks Rahul to delete Insta post as it violates POCSO Act

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

In the letter to Gandhi, Facebook said, "A post you uploaded through your Instagram account is unlawful under Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015; Section 23 of the POCSO Act, 2012; and Section 288A of the Indian Penal Code. In accordance with NCPCR's Notice, you are requested to remove this post expeditiously."

The Menace Of Road Rage

The Menace Of Road Rage

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

I am happy I didn't knock anyone down, driving recklessly or trying to show off. However, in one instance of road rage (the consequence of arguing with a driver who disrespected my right to cross the road peacefully) I did find a man in a SUV taking his anger out on me by driving his vehicle over my feet, recalls Shyam G Menon.

Revealed! What Gambhir Told Sreesanth

Revealed! What Gambhir Told Sreesanth

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

S Sreesanth reveals what Gautam Gambhir called him in an Instagram video.

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

After a report mentioned that Facebook overlooked its hate speech policies in cases of BJP MLA T Raja Singh and 3 others, Shashi Tharoor, chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT, said the committee 'would certainly wish to hear from Facebook'.

Pak unblocks Wikipedia after site stands firm on blasphemous content

Pak unblocks Wikipedia after site stands firm on blasphemous content

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered authorities to unblock Wikipedia "with immediate effect", days after the country's telecommunications watchdog banned the online encyclopedia for its failure to remove offensive and blasphemous content.

KL Rahul on road to recovery after successful surgery

KL Rahul on road to recovery after successful surgery

Rediff.com10 May 2023

KL Rahul's Successful surgery brings hope for speedy return to Indian cricket team

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'.

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Modi is second most-liked world leader on Facebook

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Modi's Facebook post on May 15 with his mother at his official residence at Delhi's Race Course Road remains on top with 1.6 million likes, 1.2 lakh shares and 34,000 comments.

Net neutrality: Facebook gets an angry call from Trai

Net neutrality: Facebook gets an angry call from Trai

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The social media giant had launched a public campaign to defend its platform.

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this also to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...' A typical politician's line, did you say, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Held for alleged rape, Man United's Greenwood gets bail

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

The forward began his career at United's academy and has played once for the England national team.

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

LSG coach downplays Goenka-Rahul spat

Rediff.com13 May 2024

It's storm in a tea cup: Klusener downplays Goenka's public outburst on KL Rahul

Facebook data breach: Govt issues notice to Cambridge Analytica

Facebook data breach: Govt issues notice to Cambridge Analytica

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The notice came after reports that political parties had used the data analytics firm during elections.

Facebook's mysterious big idea Thursday event has netizens buzzing

Facebook's mysterious big idea Thursday event has netizens buzzing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

According to the report, Facebook has invited media through the event to its headquarters in Silicon Valley city of Menlo Park where 'a small team working on a big idea' will unveil something which is still undisclosed.

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Inspired by T20 WC win, young India vows more glory

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

India's emotional and epochal triumph in the just-concluded T20 World Cup found its resonance in Gen-Next stars

Musk 'not super worried' as hundreds quit Twitter post his 'ultimatum'

Musk 'not super worried' as hundreds quit Twitter post his 'ultimatum'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Twitter fell into a pitless chaos after several employees appeared to have departed the company, which sent messages that it was closing its 'office buildings' for the next few days.

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Call Me Bae Review: Ananya Is Quite A Riot!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Call Me Bae is a spirited new addition in guilty pleasures for the fashion-loving, rom-com starved soul, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

Meet RCB's record-breaking Ellyse Perry

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Ellyse Perry put up a sizzling display with both bat and ball to power Royal Challengers Bangalore into the Women's Premier League knockouts.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over 'bias' in favour of BJP

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over 'bias' in favour of BJP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

The opposition party also demanded an investigation by a Joint Parliamentary Committee into the alleged "links of Facebook employees and the ruling establishment".

Facebook deletes Trump's post claiming children are 'immune' to Covid

Facebook deletes Trump's post claiming children are 'immune' to Covid

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The Trump campaign accused Facebook of "flagrant bias."

'It was nice catching up skipper!'

'It was nice catching up skipper!'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Gautam Gambhir and Mahendra Singh Dhoni catch up after the CSK-LSG game.

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Tech giant Alphabet on Monday launched a privacy feature on its app marketplace Google Play Store that will require developers to give people more information about how apps collect, share and secure users' data. Users will start seeing the data safety section in Google Play on Tuesday, and developers are required to complete this section for their apps by July 20. As app developers update their functionality or change their data handling practices, they will show the latest in the apps' data safety section.

Gambhir opens up on altercation with Kohli during IPL 2023

Gambhir opens up on altercation with Kohli during IPL 2023

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'As a mentor, no one can come and walk over my players. I have got a very different belief and I have lived with that belief and I will continue to live with that belief that I will never leave anyone alone.'

Don't mess with flag on England football kit: Sunak

Don't mess with flag on England football kit: Sunak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

National flags should not be "messed with", British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday, after Nike's decision to use an altered design of the St George's Cross on England's soccer shirts angered some fans.

Block political ads 48-hr before polling: EC to Facebook

Block political ads 48-hr before polling: EC to Facebook

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

However, the social media giant hasn't responded to as yet.

Vote: Will you delete your Facebook account?

Vote: Will you delete your Facebook account?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton is asking everyone to delete Facebook.

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Gambhir frontrunner as BCCI rejects Aussie coach claims

Rediff.com24 May 2024

'The reports circulating in certain media sections are completely incorrect.'

India Inc logs on to Facebook at Work

India Inc logs on to Facebook at Work

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Facebook will now directly compete with Slack, HipChat, Yammer and a few others in this space.

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.