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Hizb commander Burhan Wani's close aide arrested

Hizb commander Burhan Wani's close aide arrested

Rediff.com28 May 2016

In a major blow to the commander of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, Burhan Wani's close aide, Tariq Pandita, surrendered before security forces in south Kashmir on Saturday.

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

No dispute with neighbours, but shared future with BRI, says China

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Lou also spoke about China's tensions with neighbouring countries without directly mentioning the eastern Ladakh border standoff with India since May 2020 which resulted in the Galwan Valley clash in June of that year.

What's the real value of a Facebook 'like'?

What's the real value of a Facebook 'like'?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

How does one measure the value of a 'like' in terms of two specific metrics, brand affinity/preference and brand purchase intent/loyalty?

American media dying to see me make mistake: Trump

American media dying to see me make mistake: Trump

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The news media, he said, follows him "like never before".

Can Vero kill Facebook, Instagram AND Snapchat?

Can Vero kill Facebook, Instagram AND Snapchat?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Why are people migrating to this new app?

Safety Isn't A High Priority In India

Safety Isn't A High Priority In India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Despite the hope that lessons will be learnt, the next accident invariably shows that nothing has been learnt -- or if learnt, they have been ignored, observes Prosenjit Datta.

Like! She just turned 107 and she's on Facebook

Like! She just turned 107 and she's on Facebook

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Meet Edythe Kirchmaier, Facebook's oldest registered user. The US resident turned 107 on Tuesday.

Amid row, Facebook says it is transparent and non-partisan

Amid row, Facebook says it is transparent and non-partisan

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

'We take allegations of bias incredibly seriously, and want to make it clear that we denounce hate and bigotry in any form'

Stress leads to Facebook addiction, says study

Stress leads to Facebook addiction, says study

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The higher the stress level, the deeper the engagement with Facebook, a study has revealed.

Maoist threat will be wiped out from country in 2 yrs: Amit Shah

Maoist threat will be wiped out from country in 2 yrs: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Chairing a meeting to review the security situation in LWE-affected states, Shah said the Modi government has adopted a policy of zero tolerance against left wing extremism since 2014.

Modi enthralls Silicon Valley, shares dream of making India a $20 trillion economy

Modi enthralls Silicon Valley, shares dream of making India a $20 trillion economy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

My dream is to convert Indian economy into $20 trillion from the present $8 trillion.

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."

ISIS recruit on LinkedIn calls Syria 'a great place to bring up the family'

ISIS recruit on LinkedIn calls Syria 'a great place to bring up the family'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

An ISIS recruit from New Zealand has reportedly set up a LinkedIn account, describing himself as an "education management professional" working in the Syrian city of Raqqa.

Future of digital payments in India

Future of digital payments in India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'The focus needs to shift towards the ability to collect payments, particularly in tier-3 to tier-4 areas where acceptance is still lacking.'

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 says 50 million users affected by fresh security breach

Facebook says 50 million users affected by fresh security breach

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The company says hackers exploited the "view as" feature on the service.

Norton warns of data theft on public wi-fi

Norton warns of data theft on public wi-fi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

As much as 70% of the 20,900 users globally, reached through an online survey, say they use public wi-fi for checking e-mail, logging into social media accounts or sharing files.

Facebook data leak leaves Indian digital advertisers jittery

Facebook data leak leaves Indian digital advertisers jittery

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

India is Facebook's largest market with 250 million active monthly users. Along with Google, it has a 70 per cent share in the Rs 1,000 crore domestic digital ad market.

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Amid China and Covid-19 let's not forget the migrants

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

If solutions are not found, adequately and in good time, things could simply slip out of everyone's hands, warns N Sathiya Moorthy.

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The bid by Facebook highlights the company's efforts to accelerate its push into video as it tries to take advertising dollars from television and increase the time people spend on its platform.

Chetan Bhagat faces backlash over 'what do historians do' tweet

Chetan Bhagat faces backlash over 'what do historians do' tweet

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The author's remarks come in the light of more than 50 historians, including the noted Romila Thapar, voicing their protest against the "highly vitiated atmosphere prevailing in the country, characterised by various forms of intolerance".

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

9 Tips to Build a Business in the Lockdown

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Avoid high risk transactions even if they seem more profitable.

This British woman wants to behead US, UK prisoners for ISIS

This British woman wants to behead US, UK prisoners for ISIS

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

On Thursday while the whole world was condemning the brutal murder of American journalist James Foley by Islamic State militants, one particular person on social networking website Twitter was smugly rejoicing.

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Here's how Kashmiris dodge internet ban

Rediff.com17 May 2017

The ruling People's Democratic Party has also used Twitter to put out press releases and at times counter the criticism levelled by opposition parties.

Armyman nabbed in Hyderabad for espionage

Armyman nabbed in Hyderabad for espionage

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

A Naik Subedar with Army was on Wednesday arrested by the Hyderabad police on the charge of sharing information about strategic locations of Army bases and deployment of units with a woman, suspected to be a Pakistani national, through the Internet.

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Ronaldo loses blue tick on Twitter, LeBron James remains

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The Verge reported that James, who has previously said he would not pay for verification, had not paid to keep the checkmark.

E-motorcycles: Bhavish Aggarwal Riding High

E-motorcycles: Bhavish Aggarwal Riding High

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Can Bhavish Aggarwal upend the electric two-wheeler market, which is now overwhelmingly in favour of scooters?

PICS: Usain Bolt's first day at work

PICS: Usain Bolt's first day at work

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

After becoming the first person to win all three events at three consecutive Olympic Games, Usain Bolt has a surprise for his fans. Bolt, who won 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay events in Rio posted pictures of his new assignment.

Auto blast: Suspect had terror links, visited many places in TN, says Bommai

Auto blast: Suspect had terror links, visited many places in TN, says Bommai

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

According to the preliminary information, it was an LED-linked instrument, the chief minister told reporters in Ballari.

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

How Blood Donors India Saves Lives!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

'Our network somehow saves 3,000 lives every year, but there's so much more to do, as every death due to shortage of blood is easily avoidable.'

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

2019 poll ad spend to double to Rs 30 bn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

Parties expected to splurge a fourth of advertising budget on social media.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Big Girls Don't Cry Review: Watchable

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Big Girls Don't Cry is too solemn to be fun and too timid to be truly bold, feels Deepa Gahlot.

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Former Australia batsman Slater charged after domestic incident

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has admitted himself into care for 'health and mental issues' after being charged by police following a report of a domestic violence incident in Sydney.

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Will Chennai Shed Its 'Disaster Capital' Tag?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

For the Stalin government to win back the confidence of voters ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, post-flooding restoration works, their speed and efficacy would be closely watched, and not just by the political Opposition, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Snapdeal faces flak for Aamir Khan's statement

Snapdeal faces flak for Aamir Khan's statement

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The company roped in Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador in March.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

Ishan Goel, 19 is the brain behind viral brown egg campaign

Ishan Goel, 19 is the brain behind viral brown egg campaign

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The US-based marketing guru revealed the secret sauce behind the viral campaign.

REVEALED: Why women FIB on Facebook

REVEALED: Why women FIB on Facebook

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Women often lie and exaggerate on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to make their lives appear more exciting, a new survey has found.

It's an honour that I'm no. 1, Modi no. 2 on Facebook: Trump

It's an honour that I'm no. 1, Modi no. 2 on Facebook: Trump

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Taking to Twitter, he claimed to be the number one on Facebook, citing a remark of Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of the social media company. This is not the first time that the US President has claimed to be the number one and Prime Minister Modi number two on their popularity on Facebook.