News for 'social media network'

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.

We are controlling...: Rahul predicts 4 assembly poll results

We are controlling...: Rahul predicts 4 assembly poll results

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Gandhi also said the idea of 'One Nation, One Election' was aimed at distracting from real issues of the people.

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.

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

10 Job Skills That Will Rule 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Cultivate a thirst for knowledge, explore online courses, attend workshops and network with peers. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills and stay updated about industry trends to remain relevant and future-proof your career, advises Manu Saigal, director-general, staffing, Adecco India.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

'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'

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.

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.

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trolled online? Deal with it smartly

Trolled online? Deal with it smartly

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Ignore or use your wit to counter them.

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.

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.'

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.

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".

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.

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?

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.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.