News for 'social media network'

Citi planning Facebook banking?

Citi planning Facebook banking?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

US-based Citigroup attracted the attention of hundreds of people within minutes of it posting messages on social networking platforms, Twitter and Facebook, last night about banking services on Facebook.

Why Sibal's objection to Internet content is uncalled for

Why Sibal's objection to Internet content is uncalled for

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Cyber laws and communications experts feel that Union Minister Kapil Sibal's suggestion of pre-monitoring content of social media websites is a flawed argument, which completely ignores the pre-existing IT-Act in the country, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

The Coming Battle of the Bots

The Coming Battle of the Bots

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

'The 2019 election and the run-up to it will certainly see bots being deployed in large numbers on all sides.'

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.

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Norton report says Indians putting themselves at risk over Wi-Fi usage

How to create resumes that go VIRAL!

How to create resumes that go VIRAL!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Leverage technology and the power of social networks to make your CV stand out from the clutter.

Ever considered hiring through Facebook?

Ever considered hiring through Facebook?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

An increasing number of IT companies find the idea of using social media making a lot of sense.

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.

Twitter wants MIT to make sense of your tweets

Twitter wants MIT to make sense of your tweets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

The university will analyse every public tweet since the microblogging site came into existence.

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.

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.

Do you 'Like' your spouse?

Do you 'Like' your spouse?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Weighing in the implications of being married in the time of Facebook and Twitter. Read on!

Mamata undisputed leader on FB with 1 lakh followers

Mamata undisputed leader on FB with 1 lakh followers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

With different political parties trying to reach out to netizens, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has outstripped them all as her official Facebook page on Wednesday crossed one lakh followers.

South Africa teen planning to join IS pulled off plane

South Africa teen planning to join IS pulled off plane

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

A 15-year-old South African girl was deboarded from a flight to Turkey moments before she was allegedly trying to flee the country to join the dreaded Islamic State militant group.

PHOTOS: Lady Gaga soars over Super Bowl stage

PHOTOS: Lady Gaga soars over Super Bowl stage

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Standing atop the roof of Houston's NRG Stadium with drones illuminating an American flag in the night sky behind her, Lady Gaga kicked off her Super Bowl halftime set on Sunday by singing "God Bless America" as a subtle message of inclusion and unity in a deeply divided United States.

The neta seeks your Like before your vote!

The neta seeks your Like before your vote!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Social media is the new advertising tool for today's politicians and political parties, says Viveat Susan Pinto

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.

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.

'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.

No question of blocking, censoring websites: Govt

No question of blocking, censoring websites: Govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Pilot said the government propagated the issue of freedom of speech and airing of the views, whether negative or positive.

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Why users are logging out of Twitter and joining Mastodon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Recently, several Twitter users began migrating to the social networking platform after a protest that began with Supreme Court lawyer Sanjay Hegde's Twitter account suspension, and moved on to a larger conversation about Twitter's policies being allegedly anti-Dalit and certain castes and religion.

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

How to Defeat Pirates who STEAL Films

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Intelligent tools are being deployed to detect content pirated from OTT platforms.

Is your TEEN on Facebook, Twitter? Watch out!

Is your TEEN on Facebook, Twitter? Watch out!

Rediff.com19 May 2012

With all due respect to its wide range of extraordinary benefits, social media like any new technology or innovation, comes with its own potential problems. More so, if the consumer is a teenager.

Facebook has one billion users

Facebook has one billion users

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Facebook has exceeded one billion active users, an "amazing" milestone for the social networking site that now reaches one out of every seven people on the Earth.

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.

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.

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

9 TIPS to PROTECT Your Job

Rediff.com18 May 2021

With the changes in the workplace, in-demand skills, flexibility and being tech-savvy will help you save your job.

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Unravelling what awaits us in 2022

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

As the industrial era wanes, the network era looms, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Don't know what direction Twitter will go in: CEO Parag Agrawal

Don't know what direction Twitter will go in: CEO Parag Agrawal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Twitter's India-born CEO Parag Agrawal has told worried employees that he doesn't know "what direction this company will go in" once the whopping $44 billion deal, which will take the social media giant private, closes with new owner billionaire Elon Musk.

After Twitter, PMO looking at Facebook account

After Twitter, PMO looking at Facebook account

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

Within days of its debut on the Twitter, the Prime Minister's Office is exploring ways to best utilise the social networking site by addressing grievances of common people apart from looking at the possibility of having a Facebook account.

India a key source for future growth: Facebook

India a key source for future growth: Facebook

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Social networking giant Facebook, which plans to raise USD five billion through an IPO, has said India is a key source for its future growth and its user base in the country has more than doubled in the past one year.

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Should Facebook be broken up to ensure data safety?

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The fears arise from Facebook's handling of user data and potential privacy violations, more specifically the Cambridge Analytica scandal.

Twitter buys TweetDeck for $ 50 million

Twitter buys TweetDeck for $ 50 million

Rediff.com3 May 2011

"Twitter has acquired TweetDeck," technology blog 'TechCruch' reported citing a source with knowledge of the deal. The purchase price includes both cash and Twitter stock, the report said adding the transaction will be announced in the next few days.

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Boom or bust: Can India defy global digital advertising trends?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Will the warning shots from giants like Unilever and P&G break digital growth?

Malala's book launch stopped in northwest Pakistan

Malala's book launch stopped in northwest Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

A ceremony to launch Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai's book was scrapped after the government of the restive Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province said it could not provide security for the event.

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.

Want to get hired? Find your X factor

Want to get hired? Find your X factor

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Think about what new skill you have picked up that you can add to your resume to make it stronger.

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Social media went berserk with jokes about Uruguay's Luis Suarez sinking his teeth into Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup Group D game.

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Heard the latest Suarez jokes? Here they are...

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

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How political parties are wooing voters via social media

How political parties are wooing voters via social media

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The election tamasha that was successfully taken online by the BJP during the 2014 general elections is playing out in a bigger avatar, reports Sanjay Jog