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Recovering Yuvraj posts bald pic

Recovering Yuvraj posts bald pic

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Undergoing chemotherapy for a malignant lung tumour, Yuvraj Singh has gone bald and the Indian cricketer has posted his latest picture showing the after-effects of the treatment on social networking site Twitter.

Zuckerberg barred from working on Facebook rival

Zuckerberg barred from working on Facebook rival

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, along with his three top leutinants, will get about USD 2 million in just salaries and bonuses, but cannot work on creating a rival to the social networking giant.

'I make love to the camera'

'I make love to the camera'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Model-turned-actress Bidita Bag talks about her debut film From Sydney With Love.

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.

Despite ban, JuD asks for Ramadan donations

Despite ban, JuD asks for Ramadan donations

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

The banned Jamaat-ud Dawa has speeded up its campaign of collecting donations via social networking during the holy month of Ramadan. To collect zakat and sadaqa al-fitra the JuD has turned to Twitter and Facebook.

Websites privy to hosted contents, can't shun liability'

Websites privy to hosted contents, can't shun liability'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

All 21 websites, including Google and Facebook, summoned earlier by a magisterial court, are liable to face prosecution for being privy to the hosting of inflammatory contents on their webpages, the Delhi high court was told on Thursday.

3 smart tips to build your online presence

3 smart tips to build your online presence

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

The right combination of social media profiles and activity can help you gain a clear advantage over other potential candidates and reach out to prospective employers.

Police probe fan's 'monkey' gesture at Liverpool match

Police probe fan's 'monkey' gesture at Liverpool match

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Liverpool are working closely with Merseyside police in an attempt to identify a man who appeared to have made racist gestures during their FA Cup fourth round victory over Manchester United at Anfield on Saturday.

Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook's pride, world's envy!

Sheryl Sandberg: Facebook's pride, world's envy!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

A class topper, a passionate human being, a smart executive, brilliant orator, and of course a doting mother - meet Sheryl Kara Sandberg.

Look who overtook Shakira as most liked person on Facebook

Look who overtook Shakira as most liked person on Facebook

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Portugal football team captain Cristiano Ronaldo is on an award claiming spree.

'These days, there are too many 'young entrepreneurs''

'These days, there are too many 'young entrepreneurs''

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

This young CEO believes that one needs to think differently in order to succeed.

Jackie Shroff on expletives: They are not alien to us

Jackie Shroff on expletives: They are not alien to us

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

A making-of video from a campaign shoot, where the actor used expletives and cuss words, went viral online. Now, the actor wants to take legal action.

Girl in Secret Service prostitution scandal identified

Girl in Secret Service prostitution scandal identified

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

According to the New York Daily News, images of the woman known only as 'Dania' show her posing for the camera and sporting her assets, including a curvy figure accentuated by enhanced breasts, flowing hair with rays of highlights.

Delhi airport is now on Facebook, Twitter

Delhi airport is now on Facebook, Twitter

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

"Facebook and Twitter offer us, as well as our customers, an instant mode of communication and the ability to connect swiftly. We wanted to create an effective channel of communication with our customers, in addition to our already existing means like the feedback forms, information kiosks and email," said I Prabhakara Rao DIAL, CEO.

HC to hear pleas of Google India, Facebook India on Jan 23

HC to hear pleas of Google India, Facebook India on Jan 23

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

The pleas of Google India and social networking site Facebook, challenging a trial court summons to them for allegedly webcasting objectionable material, would be taken up for hearing by the Delhi high court on January 23.

PM Modi 2nd most-followed Indian on Twitter

PM Modi 2nd most-followed Indian on Twitter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

In terms of number of followers on Twitter, Modi now trails only superstar Amitabh Bachchan.

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Onam with Kerala Blasters lads!

PHOTOS: Sachin Tendulkar celebrates Onam with Kerala Blasters lads!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Legendary cricketer and co-owner of Indian Super League football club Kerala Blasters, Sachin Tendulkar wished everyone on the auspicious day of Onam.

Why we love Amitabh Bachchan

Why we love Amitabh Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

The living legend turns 69 today.

Filter content or face blackout, Delhi HC warns Facebook, Google

Filter content or face blackout, Delhi HC warns Facebook, Google

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

The Delhi High Court on Thursday warned social networking site Facebook India and search engine Google India that websites can be "blocked" like in China if they fail to devise a mechanism to check and remove objectionable material from their web pages.

We CAN block Facebook, Google like China: Delhi HC

We CAN block Facebook, Google like China: Delhi HC

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The Delhi high court on Thursday warned social networking site Facebook India and search engine Google India that websites can be "blocked" like in China if they fail to devise a mechanism to check and remove objectionable material from their web pages.

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Zuckerberg woos and lashes out at phone industry

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Zuckerberg is kicking off a tour of Europe on Monday.

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Three top smartphones priced under Rs 5,000

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Affordable and packed with features, these devices score high on the value-for-money proposition.

I refuse to be chased off Twitter: Omar Abdullah

I refuse to be chased off Twitter: Omar Abdullah

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The chief minister has to often face hostilities on Twitter where users continuously taunt and abuse him.

SMS limit: Trai clears confusion

SMS limit: Trai clears confusion

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

On September 5, after much delay, Trai had come out with recommendations to stop pesky calls and text messages from September 27, ordering that no access provider (operators) shall permit the transmission of more than 100 SMSes per day per SIM.

Facebook voyeurism: Are YOU hooked?

Facebook voyeurism: Are YOU hooked?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Kuber Sharma puts forward the theory that social networking has legitimised voyeurism.

Mamata debuts on Facebook, pitches for Kalam as President

Mamata debuts on Facebook, pitches for Kalam as President

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Taking up the campaign for APJ Abdul Kalam online, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said her choice of the Presidential candidate was the choice of millions of Indians.

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.

India calling: Mad rush to build mobile platforms

India calling: Mad rush to build mobile platforms

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

A market of 900 million mobile subscribers is simply too lucrative to ignore for brands and businesses.

Smartphones can keep you off the laptops? Well. . .

Smartphones can keep you off the laptops? Well. . .

Rediff.com30 May 2011

LG, Samsung and Apple have launched flagship models.

PM Modi leads the applause for new world No 1 Sania

PM Modi leads the applause for new world No 1 Sania

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee and to big names in Indian sport and politics, the applause pours in for the Hyderabadi tennis ace.

Vodafone Blue to woo data users with Facebook phone

Vodafone Blue to woo data users with Facebook phone

Rediff.com7 Sep 2011

The company is relying on Vodafone Blue, a device that will be manufactured by Alcatel, to find a consumer following in non-metros.

Review: Veendum Kannur is lacklusture

Review: Veendum Kannur is lacklusture

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Veendum Kannur with Anoop Menon in the lead is billed as a political thriller, but it is a boring effort that does not excite or move us

Sibal's move to control Internet is wrong

Sibal's move to control Internet is wrong

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Government wants social-networking websites to pre-screen content.

Sibal's move to control Internet is wrong

Sibal's move to control Internet is wrong

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Government wants social-networking websites to pre-screen content.

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama attack, India to seek US help

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

The number is linked to social networking sites like WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram or Twitter. The verification code generated by these networking sites is received on the smartphone and the user is ready.

Facebook buys mobile app firm Gowalla

Facebook buys mobile app firm Gowalla

Rediff.com6 Dec 2011

The Gowalla application allows people to share their location and favorite places with friends.

Court dismisses case against Yahoo

Court dismisses case against Yahoo

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Administrative Civil Judge Praveen Singh imposed a cost of Rs 5,000 on plaintiff Mufti Aijas Arshad Quasmi for impleading the company as a party without disclosing any cause of action against it.

Olympic gymnast gets engaged after a sweet proposal!

Olympic gymnast gets engaged after a sweet proposal!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Olympic gold-medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson got engaged to Andrew East.

Why Ram Gopal Varma quit Twitter

Why Ram Gopal Varma quit Twitter

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'Trollers and controversies never bothered me.'

Yahoo says case against it is motivated, seeks dismissal

Yahoo says case against it is motivated, seeks dismissal

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

The Internet giant sought removing its name as a party from the lawsuit contending that it was not an affected party and the 'present suit is not only motivated but also a complete abuse of the process of law.'