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Australian football legend Cahill is a Kohli fan

Australian football legend Cahill is a Kohli fan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

"I love cricket. My all-time favourite is Sachin Tendulkar, without a shadow of a doubt. But now, it is obviously Virat Kohli because I love his background story of how he has achieved what he is today," the Aussie record goalscorer, who has been roped in by Jamshedpur FC in the upcoming Indian Super League said Saturday.

Arvind Subramanian's Twitter account hacked

Arvind Subramanian's Twitter account hacked

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Twitter accounts of leading industrialist Ratan Tata and Trai chairman R S Sharma were also hacked

Shakira and Pique send Father's Day greetings to fans

Shakira and Pique send Father's Day greetings to fans

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Footballer Gerard Pique and his Columbian singer girlfriend posted a Happy Father's Day message to followers on Facebook.

Rocky Yadav's Facebook posts show his love of guns

Rocky Yadav's Facebook posts show his love of guns

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Rocky Yadav, son of Bihar legislator Manorama Devi, arrested for the murder of a teenager in Bodh Gaya last week, was fond of guns.

Twitter briefly blocks Amul account for post on China

Twitter briefly blocks Amul account for post on China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The cartoon appeared to support the new policy of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' enunciated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as a call for a boycott of Chinese products.

This jet-setting 2-year-old is all the rage on Instagram

This jet-setting 2-year-old is all the rage on Instagram

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Photographs of 'The princess of Instagram' and her lavish lifestyle

Live webcast of PM Narendra Modi's speech at MSG

Live webcast of PM Narendra Modi's speech at MSG

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Rediff.com will be webcasting the event, live, as it happens.

Tendulkar, Dravid hailed on Twitter

Tendulkar, Dravid hailed on Twitter

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

As Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid bid adieu to cricket's slam-bang format, the cricket community took to social networking site Twitter to express admiration for the two icons.

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes's unhappy stay at Old Trafford looks to be drawing to a close with the Spaniard on the verge of a loan move to Belgium club Standard Liege, according to media reports on Thursday. The 33-year-old former Barcelona keeper, who joined United last season when he was out of contract as possible cover for compatriot David De Gea, has made only two appearances.

Have a question for Modi, Kejriwal, Mamata, Lalu? Log on to Facebook

Have a question for Modi, Kejriwal, Mamata, Lalu? Log on to Facebook

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

In the run up to Lok Sabha polls, Facebook users would now be able to discuss the electoral agenda of country's top politicians including Narendra Modi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal among others from next month.

Facebook COO reveals her India plans

Facebook COO reveals her India plans

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Globally, Facebook has more than 1.2 billion users.

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Male of 2019

Meet the SEXIEST Asian Male of 2019

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Hrithik Roshan has been voted the Sexiest Asian Male of 2019 and of the decade in an online poll released by the British news weekly, Eastern Eye.

RIP Orkut! Google to shut down website on Sep 30

RIP Orkut! Google to shut down website on Sep 30

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Orkut, which popularised posts or 'scraps' between friends, did not disclose the number of users on the website.

These social media mistakes can hurt your job search

These social media mistakes can hurt your job search

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

In the latest survey, employers share the most unusual activities on candidates' social media profiles and tell us why it caused them to lose the job on offer.

Priyanka, Alia, Sonam: Bollywood's Selfie Brigade!

Priyanka, Alia, Sonam: Bollywood's Selfie Brigade!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Bollywood A-listers' selfie obsession, captured.

FIFA World Cup Scams: Don't fall for them

FIFA World Cup Scams: Don't fall for them

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

World Cup fans everywhere should watch out for free ticket scams, news service scams, and online streaming scams.

How Facebook plans to offer Internet to people in remote places

How Facebook plans to offer Internet to people in remote places

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Facebook Inc is harnessing satellite, drone and other technology as part of an ambitious and costly effort to beam Internet connectivity to people in underdeveloped parts of the world.

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Twitter suspends 500 accounts, restricts few others on govt request

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Twitter on Wednesday said it has suspended over 500 accounts, and blocked access to several others within India as it partly acceded to a government order to curb spread of misinformation and inflammatory content around farmers' protests.

Ex-Google employee quizzed for trying to join ISIS

Ex-Google employee quizzed for trying to join ISIS

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

A 30-year-old former Google employee, who was allegedly planning to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria ranks in Iraq, was detained by Hyderabad Police.

IPL Extras: Now, Virat Kohli has 3.1 million followers

IPL Extras: Now, Virat Kohli has 3.1 million followers

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Runs are not flowing from Virat Kohli's bat this Indian Premier League bat but his popularity continues to rise on social networking sites.

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.

Women bust stereotypes! You can too!

Women bust stereotypes! You can too!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

These are photographs of women busting stereotypes. Tell us if you're are #Not-a-stereotype!

Will the Facebook-WhatsApp deal pay off?

Will the Facebook-WhatsApp deal pay off?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

No algorithm based on terrestrial mathematics can make Facebook's WhatsApp deal compute.

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Facebook expects ad revenues to slow down in current year.

World Cup sidelight: How this adult actress revelled in Chile's victory

World Cup sidelight: How this adult actress revelled in Chile's victory

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Marlen Doll, a Chile adult movies star, is making waves on the social networking sires. She made the most of the World Cup hype and promised the irresistible.

Government serves notice to Facebook over data leak, privacy breach concerns

Government serves notice to Facebook over data leak, privacy breach concerns

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The ministry has raised five questions in all including whether the personal data of Indian voters and users has been compromised by Cambridge Analytica or any other downstream entity in any manner.

Getting over Facebook!

Getting over Facebook!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Are Indian teenagers deserting Facebook? If not the whole hog then gradually? Where are they going instead? Why?

Beware! Cyber criminals launch fake relief fund sites

Beware! Cyber criminals launch fake relief fund sites

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Many fake websites seeking donations for Uttarakhand flood relief fund are emerging threat for Internet users as these are spreading malicious programmes, security solutions provider McAfee said.

DISLIKE! India tops Facebook restrictions

DISLIKE! India tops Facebook restrictions

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Facebook blocked 5,832 pieces of content during July-December 2014 on orders of the Indian government.

MP court summons Zuckerberg over a complaint

MP court summons Zuckerberg over a complaint

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

In the suit, Rai said Facebook had stopped midway his paid advertisement campaign aimed at promoting his portal.

PIX: Bhumi Pednekar, Dia Mirza watch Dhanak

PIX: Bhumi Pednekar, Dia Mirza watch Dhanak

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Stars spotted at the special screening of Dhanak.

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

My life lesson: Help others without any expectations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Saroj Panda tells us why you should give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.

Give us WHACKY captions

Give us WHACKY captions

Rediff.com8 May 2014

As the largest democratic exercise in the world nears its end, Rediff.com puts across a set of interesting photos to its readers to caption.

Facebook expects to raise $1.48 billion from 2nd IPO

Facebook expects to raise $1.48 billion from 2nd IPO

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

The California-headquartered firm plans to use the funds raised for working capital needs and corporate purposes.

Soon, buy Tata Nano online!

Soon, buy Tata Nano online!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

The company planning to have a larger push to small car even as sales continue to remain subdued.

Modi among 30 most influential people on internet: Time

Modi among 30 most influential people on internet: Time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named among the 30 most influential people on the internet by Time magazine in a list which also features US President Barack Obama.

Zuckerberg hits back at Trump over allegations of Facebook bias

Zuckerberg hits back at Trump over allegations of Facebook bias

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Responding to Trump's tweet labelling the leading social network platform "anti-Trump", the Facebook CEO and founder said the social media platform had tried to be neutral in the US elections.

2 States: 'True love always finds a way'

2 States: 'True love always finds a way'

Rediff.com1 May 2014

We asked you to share your 2 States stories and we've been inundated with your responses. Trisha shares hers:

Facebook spends a fortune to recover younger users

Facebook spends a fortune to recover younger users

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

For some time, the behemoth social networking website Facebook has been plagued by reports that it is losing its edge with younger users.

Voting Special: Flaunt your Finger

Voting Special: Flaunt your Finger

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Rediff.com had asked its beloved reader to flaunt their voting finger proudly for the world to see.