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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Under Modi India's Slide In World Indexes

Under Modi India's Slide In World Indexes

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

The rhetoric that we are fed daily needs to be measured against performance and the facts. That is not happening, points out Aakar Patel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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.

#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.

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.

'The Internet is destroying journalism'

'The Internet is destroying journalism'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

'The scope of social networking as a form of journalism is limited. Yes, you can tweet a photo or write about, say, a policemen beating a protestor somewhere. But a real news story is complicated and analytical and it needs to be worked on... Journalism is not that simple,' Jonathan Franzen, arguably the greatest American novelist of his generation, tells Rediff.com's Sanchari Bhattacharya in a fascinating interview.

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.

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.

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

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.'

Man jailed for sharing photo of London fire victim on Facebook

Man jailed for sharing photo of London fire victim on Facebook

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Omega Mwaikambo posted one video and two pictures of the body bag with the man inside and then later five pictures of the victim's face and body after opening it to look inside.

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.

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

'India has a large percentage of women who want to be self-employed'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

GlowRoad, a business network for homemakers, is helping women who want to earn from home.

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Will Simba become KING of the box office?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The marketing spiel for the Hindi version has been around Shah Rukh Khan's inclusion as Pride Rock's patriarch and his son Aryan Khan's debut as Simba's voice.

Angry with Snapchat, Indian users are deleting Snapdeal app

Angry with Snapchat, Indian users are deleting Snapdeal app

Rediff.com16 Apr 2017

A section of Internet users mistook Snapchat to be Snapdeal and uninstalled the e-commerce app of the latter.

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.

Why are these celebs taking selfies in bed?

Why are these celebs taking selfies in bed?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

There appears to be a new charity craze sweeping social media - #wakeupcall, in which the famous take pictures of themselves after they've just woken up. UNICEF has begun the campaign to raise money to support their work with children in Syria. The task is simple: Just take a photo of yourself as soon as you've woken up, post to a social network with the hashtag #WakeUpCall, donate 5 (Rs 494) to UNICEF and nominate three friends to do the same. And in the spirit of charity some celebs have taken the challenge. Here's their #wakeupcall

Brooklyn-based Etsy eyes next stage of India story

Brooklyn-based Etsy eyes next stage of India story

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

While e-commerce sites rush to meet mass demand, Etsy is positioning itself more as a community of artisans where buyers can seek uncommon and unique products rather than mass-produced discounted products.

Shoot or not to shoot? Army's dilemma in Kashmir

Shoot or not to shoot? Army's dilemma in Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Hard men with guns cannot manage the state forever.

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.

IPL auction: Women who stole the show

IPL auction: Women who stole the show

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Jahnavi Mehta. Kaviya Maran. Preity Zinta.

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

The curious case of Jack Ma's India plans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Jack Ma who had five years ago said he was inspired and excited by "Make in India" possibly understood the essence of the signature campaign better than some others and decided to stay away from India other than as an investor, says Nivedita Mookerji.