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Why mainstream media is feeling disempowered under Modi

Why mainstream media is feeling disempowered under Modi

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The advent of technology, the widespread use of smart phones across the country and the increasing popularity of the social media has caused the mushrooming of media platforms and led to the gradual disintermediation of the mainstream traditional media. The BJP leadership has only caught on to this trend quite fast and has used it to counter the influence of the mainstream media, says A K Bhattacharya.

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.

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.' 'But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a challenge.' 'Its evangelists ask: Are you man enough to shoulder stress?' points out Shyam G Menon.

'Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'

'Aage Badho, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

'Representing our country is a wonderful honour and a mighty task that we are all looking forward to.'

SC judge who heard Nupur Sharma's plea slams 'personalised attacks'

SC judge who heard Nupur Sharma's plea slams 'personalised attacks'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

"Crossing that 'Lakshman rekha' many times, this is especially more worrisome," the judge, who has recently been elevated to the top court, said.

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

2024 Polls And Rise Of YouTuber Mantris

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Like, Share, Subscribe, Vote: The 2024 polls may be dubbed 'YouTube election'.

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

7 Daily Habits That May Be Ruining Your Skin

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Kiran Bhatt, a cosmetologist with a PhD in nutrition, explains how poor hygiene and lifestyle can impact your skin's health causing infections.

Can ChatGPT Cause A Global Catastrophe?

Can ChatGPT Cause A Global Catastrophe?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Suppose NLP is weaponised to influence policymakers to go the wrong way on climate change, or launch military attacks on neighbouring countries, warns Devangshu Datta.

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The film is being submitted for BAFTA members' consideration in all categories including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Film Not in the English Language.

Imports of California walnut rise after India removes tariff

Imports of California walnut rise after India removes tariff

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The California walnuts shipped from the US to India have seen a sharp uptick with imports more than doubling from September to November against the same period last year. This comes after New Delhi removed its retaliatory customs tariffs on the key dry fruit. Two days ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to New Delhi to attend the G20 Summit on September 9-10, India dropped additional customs duties on about half a dozen US goods that were imposed in 2019 in response to America raising tariffs on certain steel and aluminum products coming from India.

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Review: Black Mirror For The Digital Age

Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 Review: Black Mirror For The Digital Age

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

There is startling accuracy to Dibakar Banerjee's portrayal, notes Sukanya Verma.

Unacademy sacked me under pressure from trollers: Tutor

Unacademy sacked me under pressure from trollers: Tutor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Sangwan said he made the generic remark on his YouTube channel and not during his lecture at Unacademy.

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

JD-S knocks on guv door for CBI probe into rape case against Prajwal

Rediff.com9 May 2024

The Janata Dal-Secular on Thursday petitioned Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, seeking his intervention recommending a CBI probe into the sexual abuse charges against Hassan MP Prajwal Revanna.

WhatsApp Pay India head Vinay Choletti quits

WhatsApp Pay India head Vinay Choletti quits

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

WhatsApp Pay India Vinay Choletti has resigned just after four months he was elevated to the position, according to his details on a professional social media platform. Choletti's resignation is the fourth high-profile exit in about one and half months from Meta in India after its country head Ajit Mohan stepped down in November. After Mohan, WhatsApp India head Abhijit Bose and Meta India Public Policy Head Rajiv Aggarwal also resigned from the company last month.

Twitterati rave over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

Twitterati rave over 'Akhand Bharat' mural in new Parliament

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The BJP's Karnataka unit shared photographs of the artworks inside the new Parliament House, including the murals of ancient India, Chanakya, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and B R Ambedkar and the cultural diversity of the country.

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

It's hashtag rural as Twitter prepares for 2019 polls

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

Success in the Lok Sabha polls would help Twitter chart out its growth story in India.

Shenaz Treasury Video: How to dress for a date on Valentine's Day

Shenaz Treasury Video: How to dress for a date on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

From first date to a special date: The vlogger & former VJ covers it all.

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!

Rediff.com17 May 2024

If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Shenaz's 5 Most Peaceful Places In India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Inflencer and vlogger Shenaz Treasury chooses her favourite quiet spots.

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Aijaz Ahmad, presently based in Afghanistan, is one of the chief recruiters of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir.

Individuals, NGOs giving crimes communal colour a norm now: Govt to HC

Individuals, NGOs giving crimes communal colour a norm now: Govt to HC

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

This is needed to maintain the purity of judicial process and fairness in ongoing trials riots' cases, it said.

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.'

Digvijaya Singh's 'resignation' goes viral, Cong files complaint

Digvijaya Singh's 'resignation' goes viral, Cong files complaint

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Madhya Pradesh Congress filed a police complaint on Sunday, claiming that a fake letter was made viral on social media to create the impression that its senior leader Digvijaya Singh resigned after the party released the first list of its candidates for the upcoming assembly polls.

KL the Keeper of India's fortunes: When 'Dhoni' Review System' became Decision 'Rahul' System

KL the Keeper of India's fortunes: When 'Dhoni' Review System' became Decision 'Rahul' System

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

In this World Cup, it won't be a misnomer if KL Rahul gets the DRS moniker in his name and we call it the 'Decision 'Rahul' System'.

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Catch Some Unicorn Action On OTT

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Along with Salman Khan's Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan and Keanu Reeves' action blockbuster John Wick: Chapter 4, we have Nawazuddin Siddiqui's rom-com Tiku Weds Sheru releasing on OTT this week and much more.

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Sebi's mandate restraining mutual funds, stock brokers, and other intermediaries from associating with finfluencers who do not come under the Sebi ambit will impact the earnings of finfluencers through sponsorships, tie-ups, or referral links, as these may dry up due to the restrictions.

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

2024 LS polls to be costliest ever at Rs 1.35 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'The estimated expenditure is expected to be more than double the Rs 60,000 crore spent in 2019'

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

'My worry relates to possibility of social collapse'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'The theme of death seems to be a theme about which many of us, raised in Western societies, have almost completely removed from consciousness; it represents a theme that is suddenly and forcefully resurging now.' 'And for some, this is scary and destabilising.'

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com8 May 2024

He further added that the people of India respect different languages, religion, food and customs which varies from region to region. "That's the India that I believe in, where everybody has a place and everybody compromises little bit," he said.

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Oxford University social media expert, however, did not elaborate further about his charges.

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Renukaswamy murder: 2 more aides of actor Darshan held

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Jagadish and Anukumar were taken into custody from the district headquarters town of Chitradurga by a team led by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Dinakar.

Sebi bars finfluencer from securities market, asks to disgorge Rs 17 cr

Sebi bars finfluencer from securities market, asks to disgorge Rs 17 cr

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Wednesday barred financial influencer Mohammad Nasiruddin Ansari, operating with the handle 'Baap of Chart' and known as Md Nasir on social media, from accessing the securities market. Further, the market regulator has asked him to disgorge Rs 17.2 crore for indulging in unregistered investment advisory. 'Baap of Chart' has over 443,000 subscribers on YouTube and 83,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter) and has provided trading recommendations and courses.

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Joker Folie a Deux Review: Lady Gaga Saves A Futile Sequel

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Despite its attempt at compounding the complexity of Arthur Fleck, watching Joker: Folie Deux is a slog, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

During his just-concluded visit to China, Muizzu, regarded as a pro-China leader, sought to align Maldives closer to Beijing and both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Depp Vs Heard Review: Trashy Gossip!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

If there is one lesson we get from Depp vs Heard, it is that the American legal system is deeply flawed and the court of public opinion and social media make it harder for victims to get justice, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Boxer Vijender Singh dumps Congress, joins BJP

Boxer Vijender Singh dumps Congress, joins BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Singh had fought the 2019 Lok Sabha election unsuccessfully from the South Delhi constituency as a Congress candidate.

Malaika looks HOT on Bigg Boss, but...

Malaika looks HOT on Bigg Boss, but...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Bigg Boss OTT: Shamita returns as contestant, Divya-Pratik get into a ugly fight!