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How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

How Banks Are Tackling Cyber Frauds

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

To educate customers on the modus operandi of financial fraudsters and share inputs on safe banking habits, banks are now coming up with awareness campaigns aimed at preventing customers from falling into the trap of fraudsters.

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

SC orders MHA to create media briefing manual for police on criminal cases

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Observing that biased reporting gives rise to public suspicion that the person has committed an offence, a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said media reports can also violate the privacy of a victim.

Why are all eyes on Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-girlfriend?

Why are all eyes on Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-girlfriend?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Meet Elisa De Panicis, an international model, actor and social media influencer.

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

'Early Retirement: Smart Move Or Stupid Idea?'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

'Don't Involve My Family!'

'Don't Involve My Family!'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'My weakness is my family, and the people I love.' 'I don't think I will receive any kind of backlash from the audience because I am not someone who drags someone's family into fights and arguments.'

EC rejects 'slowdown' charge, Congress hits back

EC rejects 'slowdown' charge, Congress hits back

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Hitting back at the Election Commission after it dismissed allegations about slowing down the updating of Haryana election results, the Congress on Tuesday said the poll watchdog's reply degrades the conversational level to an 'unacceptable low' and 'misrepresents crucial facts' in a vein similar to that done by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

INSIDE PIX: Stars Party With Ambanis

INSIDE PIX: Stars Party With Ambanis

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Bollywood stars capture inside pictures of the grand festivities of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani's longest wedding ceremonies. Take a look.

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

'I Wanted To Slap Armaan Back'

'I Wanted To Slap Armaan Back'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

'How can he justify marrying two women?'

'Love requires time management'

'Love requires time management'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

'In today's world, giving time is the most beautiful and priceless thing that you could give your partner.'

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

'I No Longer Need To Work For Money'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'I used to think I'll become a big heroine by 21-22, then I'll make a big, successful movie and then I would buy a house.' 'But when this was not happening for me, it was heartbreaking.'

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Lifestyle, peer pressure, lure of extra pocket money and many other factors are responsible why youth are taking drugs.'

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Goyal's Comment Sparks Startup Uproar

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'

Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence

Nirav Modi judge rebuts Katju, says no evidence of political influence

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The UK judge who handed down his judgment on Thursday in favour of the extradition of Nirav Modi to face charges of fraud and money laundering in India said he had found no evidence of adverse political influence in the case, as claimed by the diamond merchant's legal team.

Is She The CUTEST Girl On TikTok?

Is She The CUTEST Girl On TikTok?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

She was recently dethroned by Khaby Lame as the most-followed person on TikTok, but still rules hearts with her relatable fashion.

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Ustad Zakir Hussain laid to rest in San Francisco

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain was laid to rest on Thursday at a San Francisco cemetery as renowned percussionist A Sivamani and other artistes performed on their drums at a little distance away in a tribute to the tabla maestro.

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

'Promotes gang-rape culture': Twitter, YouTube asked to pull down perfume ad

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The videos of the perfume brand Layer Shot sparked outrage among a large section of social media users, who claimed the advertisement sought to promote sexual violence against women.

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

T'gana minister withdraws Samantha remarks, is sued by Nagarjuna

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Several cine personalities such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, junior NTR, Venkatesh, Prakash Raj and Khushbu hit out at the minister for her remarks.

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

PIX: Bangladesh fan says 'wasn't attacked' but 'fell ill'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The reactions to the incident were prompt on social media.

Tendulkar hails legacy of 'Little Master' Gavaskar

Tendulkar hails legacy of 'Little Master' Gavaskar

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'My special wishes to one of my special batting heroes, Mr. Sunil Gavaskar.'

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.

No entry: Darul Uloom Deoband won't host politicians until LS polls

No entry: Darul Uloom Deoband won't host politicians until LS polls

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Ashraf Usmani, a spokesperson of Darul Uloom Deoband, described the step as being taken under the direction of the institution's 'Mohtamim' (head) Abul Qasim Nomani.

'Believing In Yourself Changes Everything'

'Believing In Yourself Changes Everything'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something just because it hasn't been done before. Take that first step. Keep learning. Believe in yourself even when no one else does.'

Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

Meet The Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 Contestants

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi, the adrenaline-pumping reality show hosted by Rohit Shetty, returns with its 14th season, promising more thrills, chills and heart-stopping stunts.

Bournvita asked to remove misleading ads amid row

Bournvita asked to remove misleading ads amid row

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The notice came after a social media influencer sparked a row by posting a video alleging that Bournvita has high sugar content.

Snake venom case: Youtuber Elvish Yadav sent to 14-day jail

Snake venom case: Youtuber Elvish Yadav sent to 14-day jail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Yadav was among six people named in an FIR lodged at Sector 49 police station in Noida on November 3 last year.

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

How Dr Singh Changed Finance Minister's Role

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'Suddenly we had a new comprehension of affairs, which reminded that the luxury of politics floated atop a foundation by economics.' 'Along with this, finance ministers became crucial in molding the perception and reputation of Union Cabinets.' 'Governments couldn't afford a wrong person in that portfolio,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

CTRL Review: Masterful Thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Sukanya Verma recommends watching CTRL on a computer for an eerie, immersive, real-time experience.

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Goodbye Guruji, Pradeep Bandekar

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'I want to die with my finger on the click button of the camera,' veteran photographer Pradeep Bandekar, who passed into ages early on Sunday morning, told Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

'Anti-India narrative has been ongoing in Maldives'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Nasreen, who served as the director of the Indian Cultural Centre at the high commission of India in Male, Republic of Maldives, from 2019 to 2023, shared insights into the growing influence of China and Pakistan in countering India's soft power.

New media outsourcing to India picks up

New media outsourcing to India picks up

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Foreign companies have begun outsourcing new media work such as online reputation management, data mining, influencer identification and crisis management directly to small and mid-sized Indian social networking agencies. This is even as big agencies continue to sub-contract work to smaller agencies in India.

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

'BJP Will Use MNS To Pressurise Shinde'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'The message is loud and clear: "If you're not falling in line, we will open a line of understanding with the MNS, and then the Shiv Sena will be in trouble".'

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

My family can't influence FIPB: Chidambaram

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Chidambaram said it was a 'despicable slur' on the six secretaries of the government.

'Will My Health Insurance Premium Increase If...?'

'Will My Health Insurance Premium Increase If...?'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Milind Vadjikar your insurance, stocks, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Carnatic musicians boycott Madras Academy event over Award to TM Krishna

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Several Carnatic musicans have pulled out of Madras Music Academy's annual December conference to protest the Sangita Kalanidhi award to classical vocalist T M Krishna, who they allege has 'glorified Periyar' and vilified the Carnatic music community.

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Indians Are Saying NO To SUGAR!

Rediff.com9 May 2024

With rising incomes, education, and health awareness in India, especially in the big cities, droves of people are saying no to sugar.

India's answer to terrorists can't have rules because ....: Jaishankar

India's answer to terrorists can't have rules because ....: Jaishankar

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India was committed to respond to any act of terrorism perpetrated from across the borders, and asserted that since terrorists do not play by rules, there cannot be any rules in the country's answer to them.

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Jayant Narlikar: A Voice That Lit The Cosmos

Rediff.com22 May 2025

'When Dr Murli Manohar Joshi wanted to start a course on astrology, Jayant was the first one to have the courage to stand up and say astrology is not science.' 'That's a very rare quality -- to stand up to authority.'

Kylie Jenner poses in a bedsheet

Kylie Jenner poses in a bedsheet

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The self-made billionaire took to Instagram to share pics from her latest steamy photo shoot for Paper magazine.

Fashion designer booked for performing yoga at Golden Temple

Fashion designer booked for performing yoga at Golden Temple

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Archana Makwana, however, has apologised for her actions and said she never intended to hurt anyone's religious sentiment.