News for 'social media network'

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Internet snapped in Haryana town over fear of 'communal tension'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2023

The restrictions "shall remain in force with effect from February 26 to February 28, 2023 (23:59 hrs)," according to an official order.

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Will content creators drive the next wave of e-commerce?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

First it was called content-led commerce. Then it came to be known as influencer-led commerce. And its latest iteration is creator economy. This evolution of the terminology for online personas impacting buying decisions -- through blogs, memes, bite-sized videos, and podcasts -- has happened over the past five to seven years.

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Which Indian airport is 1 of the most followed airports on SM?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Delhi's ritzy Terminal 3 is on the global top 5 list on social media and the first among Asian airports on social media.

'I will be killed any time soon'

'I will be killed any time soon'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'There is no place in Gaza that has not been bombed and where people have not been killed.'

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Priyanka apologises; says 'show got it wrong'

Priyanka apologises; says 'show got it wrong'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Priyanka Chopra Jonas issued an apology about her participation in The Activist after there was widespread backlash and criticism against the show.

Afghanistan sack captain Asghar ahead of World Cup

Afghanistan sack captain Asghar ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The 31-year-old Asghar had replaced Nabi as captain in 2015.

Look who's making her Instagram debut today!

Look who's making her Instagram debut today!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Aishwarya Rai's first official social handle will keep fans abreast about her life, ongoing projects and more.

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Did FB fail to stop hate-filled user content in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Internal documents at Facebook show "a struggle with misinformation, hate speech and celebrations of violence" in India, the company's biggest market, with researchers at the social media giant pointing out that there are groups and pages "replete with inflammatory and misleading anti-Muslim content" on its platform, US media reports have said.

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Twitter suspends 70K QAnon accounts in wake of Capitol riots

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The social media giant confirmed in a blog post that it has removed the accounts as part of an effort following the riot last week "to protect the conversation on our service from attempts to incite violence, organise attacks, and share deliberately misleading information about the election outcome."

Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Congress to go solo in UP polls, contest all 403 seats: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

Priyanka stressed on the importance of the UP polls for the party, calling it a "do-or-die" situation.

'No malicious intent' for putting Tomic in 'Hall of Shame'

'No malicious intent' for putting Tomic in 'Hall of Shame'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Tennis Australia has apologised for a 'clerical error' in a media release that said estranged local player Bernard Tomic was playing in a 'Hall of Shame'.

Facebook, Twitter job hunting ground for employees

Facebook, Twitter job hunting ground for employees

Rediff.com2 May 2011

With increasing number of users globally, social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn are turning out to be happy hunting grounds for employees seeking new jobs.

Powerful earthquake of 6.8-magnitude jolts China, 7 killed

Powerful earthquake of 6.8-magnitude jolts China, 7 killed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

The epicentre is 39 km away from the county seat of Luding and there are several villages within the 5-km range around the epicentre.

Shami becomes victim of trolls once again

Shami becomes victim of trolls once again

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

India pacer Mohammad Shami has once again become a victim of social media trolling after he posted pictures of his wife during their daughter's second birthday celebrations.

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

How I&B min plans to celebrate 75 yrs of independence

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

The 'Iconic Week' under the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' will be a grand celebration by the ministry which will showcase the convergence of the values and glories of the freedom struggle of the past with the aspirations and dreams of a young, new and iconic India.

Bollywood producers plea: HC extends interim order

Bollywood producers plea: HC extends interim order

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Justice Rajiv Shakdher, who was hearing a plea by Bollywood producers seeking to restrain them from making irresponsible remarks, listed the matter before the Joint registrar for January 18 for completion of pleadings and admission/denial of documents.

What Indian brands don't understand

What Indian brands don't understand

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Indian creative and digital agencies seem to be completely missing the mark,' says advertising and media veteran Sandeep Goyal.

'You are ruining an entire generation'

'You are ruining an entire generation'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'We are calling companies to set up assembly plants for mobile phones while all the components are imported.' 'Only the last turn of the screwdriver is done here. And you call it self-reliance, Atmanirbharta, etc.' 'Unless you invest in research, you will not climb up the ladder. But this government is happy getting sub-contract work.'

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invokes Mahatma Gandhi in first tweet

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra invokes Mahatma Gandhi in first tweet

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The comments on Twitter came hours after the first political rally on Tuesday of the newly appointed Congress general secretary in which Priyanka told electorates that their votes are a "weapon" which should be used wisely, disregarding useless issues and tall claims made by others.

'Indian players aware, quick to report online corrupt approaches'

'Indian players aware, quick to report online corrupt approaches'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

'COVID-19 may have put a temporary stop on the playing of international and domestic cricket around the world but the corrupters are still active'

5 mistakes you're making on LinkedIn

5 mistakes you're making on LinkedIn

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Nobody will be willing to connect with someone who has a blank picture on your profile.

Youth accused of recruiting for Lashkar sent to ATS custody till June 3

Youth accused of recruiting for Lashkar sent to ATS custody till June 3

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The suspect, identified as Junaid, a resident of Pune, was connected to the LeT's terror network through social media, the official said.

Google works on monetising Orkut for IPL

Google works on monetising Orkut for IPL

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

In discussion with IPL to create brand positioning campaigns and even an IPL profile page for Orkut users, Google is serious about monetising its social media portal. "Last year, we built a stronger base of marketers and invested in internet advertising. In 2009, we should make revenues from our social media platform," says Google India Managing Director Shailesh Rao.

Returning to work after a break? 5 tips for you

Returning to work after a break? 5 tips for you

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Reskill. Network. Update your social media, says Neha Bagaria, CEO, founder, JobsForHer.

The right to be forgotten online

The right to be forgotten online

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

It is only gradually dawning on us that some of the information we have trustingly shared with commercial service providers can be used against us when we apply for a job or when we apply to admission to a college, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

10 Tips To Improve Your Job Search

10 Tips To Improve Your Job Search

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Prove your worth through effective storytelling. It matters how you communicate your achievements and articulate the potential to drive the business, suggests Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit, a job search app.

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Sehwag's message for wife; also calls Ishant Burj Khalifa

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag is surely having a ball on social media. His tweets and comments on other social networking sites have been widely followed and liked by fans from the country. The former India opener was recently in the spotlight for his Twitter banter with Piers Morgan with Indian fans targeting the British journalist for his insensitive remarks.

Why ban Internet when alienation drives Kashmir protests?

Why ban Internet when alienation drives Kashmir protests?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Mobile Internet, of course, helped Burhan Wani to spread his message. And some rumour-mongers at the inception of the current unrest spread falsehoods at least on two occasions, but why ban all mobile communication including cellular network and cable TV when deep-seated alienation among youth has shaped their ideology which is now playing out in the form of massive protests, asks Athar Parvaiz.

ISRO's LVM3 successfully injects 36 satellites into orbits

ISRO's LVM3 successfully injects 36 satellites into orbits

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The ISRO on Sunday scripted yet another history after its LVM3 rocket successfully placed 36 satellites of United Kingdom-based OneWeb group company into intended orbits.

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

US President Barack Obama leads the popularity chart with over 43 million followers, followed by the Pope Francis, who is followed by over 14 million people on social site Twitter.

Hello world, great to be on Instagram, says PM Modi on debut

Hello world, great to be on Instagram, says PM Modi on debut

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made his Instagram debut, sharing a picture from the venue of the ASEAN summit.

Indian brands score more on Facebook than global peers

Indian brands score more on Facebook than global peers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

In fact, when it comes to engaging fans on social networking sites such as Facebook, Indian brands have done better than their global peers -- in terms of growth rate and in some cases, even in the absolute number of fans.

'My husband loves his office more than me'

'My husband loves his office more than me'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

An open and direct conversation is the only way to deal with a marital problem but choose the right time and place to address the issue, advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Defiant Trump insists he will 'win' Prez election

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

He has refused to concede the election, while the mainstream US media has declared 77-year-old Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden as the winner, who is now the President-elect.

Modi@Facebook: I tell leaders world leaders to get connected

Modi@Facebook: I tell leaders world leaders to get connected

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that the 'Make in India' programme would be a success because of the three Ds namely demographic dividend, democracy and demand during the interactive session at the Facebook headquarters in California on Sunday.

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

'Government is too worried about Brand Modi'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'This government is feeling uneasy because IT cell narratives are being demolished by cartoons.' 'If narratives are so weak to be demolished by cartoons, then they must be fake ones.'

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Bhindranwale's terrorist nephew dies in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Khalistani separatist Lakhbir Singh alias 'Rode', a designated terrorist under the Indian law, has died recently in Pakistan, where he had taken refuge after his uncle Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale was killed in 1984 during an army action, officials said on Tuesday.

Trolled online? Deal with it smartly

Trolled online? Deal with it smartly

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Ignore or use your wit to counter them.