'Aadhaar will clear SC privacy test'

Aadhaar, says former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, has followed 'all the design principles laid by the Supreme Court.'Alnoor Peermohamed reports. Nandan Nilekani, former chairman of the Unique......

HC directs special court to hear afresh graft case against Yediyurappa, kin

The Karnataka high court on Wednesday restored a private complaint against former chief minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader, BS Yediyurappa and his family members, accusing them of......

HC notice to Yediyurappa, son in corruption case

The Karnataka high court on Tuesday issued notice to former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa,his son and Bharatiya Janata Party state vice president B Y Vijayendra, their family members, former......

How to save democracy from Facebook

All the fixes require either the enactment of a data-protection law, or the amendment of our existing competition law. This can take many years. However, there is an opportunity for the government......

2 Indians in global commission on web governance

Two Indians are among 25 internationally recognised experts named to assist a global body in identifying and prioritising web governance and Internet policy-related issues. Subimal Bhattacharjee,......

Accessing pirated content might lead to prison term & Rs 3-lakh fine

The recent blocking of websites by Internet service providers was prompted by court orders to prevent piracy of Dishoom, the Bollywood movie The central government is putting the onus of......

Why is UIDAI cracking down on individuals hoarding Aadhaar data?

Private firms' offer to print Aadhaar details on plastic card a breach of law The billion-strong citizen identification system, Aadhaar, has given rise to businesses keen on illegal harnessing of......

Why Chinese firms are under govt lens

The Swadeshi Jagaran Manch has pointed out that these firms pose a threat to domestic manufacturing and retailing as they do not pay relevant taxes such as GST, giving them a huge edge over local......

15 Actresses Who Dared To Play Mom

From the time Waheeda Rehman at age 34 got typecast as a mom after playing one to Jaya Bhaduri in Rajinder Singh Bedi's Phagun, heroines have shied away from playing a mom on screen. Eight years......

PIX: Abhishek, John, Paresh at Neeraj Vora's funeral

Colleagues and friends pay homage to an unusual Bollywood talent. Bollywood actor, writer and director Neeraj Vora, known for films like Satya, Phir Hera Pheri, Daud, passed away on Thursday,......

Nushrat, Kartik celebrate Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety's success

It's party time for the team. When your movie becomes a hit, you *must* celebrate! The cast and crew of Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety celebrated the film's success.   Nushrat Bharucha, 'Sweety' in......

First Look: Malayalam actor Prithviraj in London Bridge

Prithviraj will be seen playing the role of a student who studies London and tries to live the good life there, in director Anil C Menon’s London Bridge. Produced under the banner of......

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

IMAGE: Argentina's World Cup winner Lionel Messi, who currently represents Inter Miami in the MLS, is set to tour India later this year. Photograph: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images If all the pieces......

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, August 6

IMAGE: Ravi Dahiya celebrates with Indian flag after defeating Nigeria's Ebikewenimo Welson in the men's Freestyle 57 kg wrestling gold medal match on Day 9 of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth......

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Indian athletes are on a roll at the ongoing Birmingham Commonwealth Games. With 55 medals thus far, India are 5th on the list of medal winners.    Rediff.com introduces you to the......

Sports Shorts: India hold Myanmar in Asian Cup

IMAGE: India played out a 2-2 draw against Myanmar. Photograph: AIFF Media. Already through to the main tournament, India played out a 2-2 draw against Myanmar in the return-leg match......

Sports Shorts: Holders ATK play runner-up Kerala Blasters in ISL 4 opener

 A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday IMAGE: Atletico de Kolkata won the Indian Super League (ISL) final in 2014 and 2016. Photograph: PTI Two-time......