News for 'social media network'

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Paying online? Beware of free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Do not share your passwords or personal information with anyone.

World Championship: Anand loses in Game 2; Carlsen takes early lead

World Championship: Anand loses in Game 2; Carlsen takes early lead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway drew the first blood by defeating challenger Viswanathan Anand in the second game of the World Chess Championship in Sochi on Sunday.

How much surveillance does a country need?

How much surveillance does a country need?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

The eternal question remains unanswered, what price security and what cost liberty, says Vikram Sood.

Lost Your Job? How To Get REHIRED

Lost Your Job? How To Get REHIRED

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

With accurate strategies you can create an online presence, reach out to employers and maximise your chances of getting employed.

5 tips to speed up your job search

5 tips to speed up your job search

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

You can get away with a lot of time in your hands provided you do the right things at the right time.

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Phones of ministers, scribes, judge hacked using spyware sold only to govts: Report

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The government, however, dismissed allegations of any kind of surveillance on its part on specific people, saying it 'has no concrete basis or truth associated with it whatsoever'.

Naqvi gets bail in criminal defamation case

Naqvi gets bail in criminal defamation case

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi was on Wednesday granted bail by a Delhi court in connection with a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by former JD-U leader Sabir Ali for allegedly linking him with arrested Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal.

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Sardar Singh questioned by UK police

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The team management in London was told that Sardar should come to Leeds for questioning by the Yorkshire police.

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'They are our go-to men, our trouble-shooters.' 'They draw their strength from remaining low-key and accessible only to our workers.'

India still miles from creating its own 'Alibaba'

India still miles from creating its own 'Alibaba'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Its internet penetration still matches up poorly to other countries

China blocks Indian newspapers, websites

China blocks Indian newspapers, websites

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The recent action comes amid the ongoing tension between India and China after the violent standoff on June 15 in Galwan Valley area in eastern Ladakh in which both sides suffered casualties.

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Hit by leaks, wary finance ministry blocks non-government sites

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The ban has been in force since last Friday.

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Woman 'mastermind' behind 'Bulli Bai' app held in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A court in Uttarakhand granted Mumbai police four-day transit remand of Shweta Singh so that she could be brought to the city.

5 morning habits that are good for your body

5 morning habits that are good for your body

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Apart from keeping our weight in check, a daily detox routine can also help in keeping our bodies disease-free, says Ameve Sharma.

When Strangers Become Friends!

When Strangers Become Friends!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'It is easier to make friends with strangers as they are non-judgmental.'

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Mohan will be responsible for aligning of teams, overall strategy in this country and driving Facebook's investments in India

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

The HOTTEST Jobs of 2023 Are...

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Roles ranging from digital marketing to wealth management are some of the emerging roles, notes Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit, a job search app.

Violence erupts in Pakistan after govt crackdown on protesters

Violence erupts in Pakistan after govt crackdown on protesters

Rediff.com25 Nov 2017

About 2,000 activists of Tehreek-i-Khatm-i-Nabuwwat, Tehreek-i-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah and the Sunni Tehreek Pakistan for more than two weeks have been blocking the Islamabad Expressway and Murree Road that connect Islamabad with its only airport and the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

2 held for spreading rumours about Jaya's health

2 held for spreading rumours about Jaya's health

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

The arrests were made following a complaint by an AIADMK woman worker.

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Sandberg is also expected to meet developers at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad.

Pankaja Munde faces flak over 'drought selfies'

Pankaja Munde faces flak over 'drought selfies'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Munde took the selfies with the dried-up Manjara river as the backdrop, while on a visit to the parched region to review desilting work on the riverbed.

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

The 10 most beautiful women in the world

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

While an American singer and songwriter tops the list, Priyanka Chopra is the only Indian on the list.

7 jobs in DEMAND

7 jobs in DEMAND

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

There will be a huge market for healthcare professionals, data and security experts and digital marketers, says Navneet Singh, founder, Avsar HR Services.

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Rallies matter even in election 2019

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Had it been an election of digital campaigns, the cost of the 2019 election would have been far less than what it actually is.

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Our fearless future: 30 young Indians the world should know about

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Meet the new class of Forbes India 30 Under 30.

Don't believe every WhatsApp message: Rajnath

Don't believe every WhatsApp message: Rajnath

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Singh said information that was completely wrong was being regularly circulated on social media.

New recurring payment norms: 4 weeks later, people still face disruptions

New recurring payment norms: 4 weeks later, people still face disruptions

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

More than three weeks have passed since the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) new guidelines on e-mandates for recurring payments came into effect but consumers are still taking to social media platforms to complain about the disruptions they are facing. This comes as most stakeholders in the ecosystem have not put in place systems in accordance with the new rules, resulting in many transactions not going through. Industry sources said most banks are still not ready, especially the smaller ones.

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Will Orkut founder's Hello replace Facebook in India?

Rediff.com3 May 2018

With one million users in Brazil, and 35,000 here in India within three weeks -- are we going to witness an encore from Orkut Bykkkten?

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Want your dream job? 8 skills that matter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Part of landing your dream job involves knowing the ins and outs of that particular job.

Were you following @POTUS?

Were you following @POTUS?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

The @POTUS account, with its 13.2 million followers, moves from the Obama administration to the Trump administration. And, for now, Donald Trump intends to tweet as usual from both!

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Can Raavan's party make a mark in Indian politics?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

'Whether or not Chandrashekhar Azad succeeds or fails electorally, he has already made democratic politics more accountable to Dalits.'

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Will Name Change Erase Faceook's Toxic Reality?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Adversarial Harmful Networks -- India Case Study, cited in Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's SEC complaints, revealed, among other things, that Facebook was a preferred platform for 'fear-mongering anti-Muslim narratives' in India, observes Devangshu Datta.

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

LOST your job? 5 SMART things you can do

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'The faster you accept it, the faster you start running and the sooner you will reach your destination -- your next role.'

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Harry, Meghan leave Canada to set up base in US: Report

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The couple, who will formally cease to represent Queen Elizabeth II from April 1 as part of a 12-month transition period agreed with Buckingham Palace, had been living in a mansion in Vancouver since their last formal United Kingdom visit earlier this month. The newspaper quoted the source as saying that their move out to California was planned for some time.

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

A Rainy Day Check-List for Chennaiites

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

If only you had thought ahead, you would have stocked snacks and biscuits, bread and cake, and vegetables suited for Amma or pondatti to make your favourite bajji and pakoda, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

#Blizzardchallenge: 'Loony' Boston dives into snow

#Blizzardchallenge: 'Loony' Boston dives into snow

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Social media is abuzz with videos showing crazy Boston residents jumping out of windows into massive snowdrifts.

Chiranjeevi's niece Niharika to enter films

Chiranjeevi's niece Niharika to enter films

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

Now, ICICI lets you bank via Facebook

Now, ICICI lets you bank via Facebook

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

An app by the bank lets customers carry out a slew of banking functions via the social media site.

Software developers try on Apple watch, see more apps coming

Software developers try on Apple watch, see more apps coming

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

Software developers who tried on an Apple Watch for the first time on Friday predicted a rush of new apps over the next few months.