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PIX: The Hottest Women on Twitter

PIX: The Hottest Women on Twitter

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Rihanna has been hailed as the hottest woman on the microblogging site. Check out who else made the list.

Film controversy: 'Need to revisit Cinematograph Act'

Film controversy: 'Need to revisit Cinematograph Act'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding Kamal Haasan's film 'Vishwaroopam', Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari on Thursday said there was a need to "revisit" the Cinematograph Act to ensure decisions of the Censor Board are implemented.

Nadella becomes a rage in cyber world

Nadella becomes a rage in cyber world

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

He is only third after US President Barack Obama in the virtual world.

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Why the axe fell on 3 senior ministers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

To believe that the key job of his senior ministers is to ensure that his image be kept intact whatever be the outcome of his policies is to expect too much even of someone as ambitious as Narendra Modi, asserts Rashme Sehgal.

Why Liz Hurley won't model bikinis anymore: Fashion news!

Why Liz Hurley won't model bikinis anymore: Fashion news!

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Want to know what's happening in the world of glitz and glamour? In our weekly fashion round-up, we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

15 quotes reveal Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg's story

15 quotes reveal Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg's story

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Let's take a look at 15 quotes that define Mark Zuckerberg's life and business.

Tech billionaires you can connect with on LinkedIn

Tech billionaires you can connect with on LinkedIn

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

To boost your professional network, you must try to connect with these people.

Pakistan should not try India's patience: Congress

Pakistan should not try India's patience: Congress

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The brutal killing of two Indian soldiers by intruding Pakistani soldiers on Wednesday drew angry reactions from Congress and the government.

India scanned 18 Facebook users daily this year

India scanned 18 Facebook users daily this year

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Facebook complied with about 50 per cent of those requests.

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

TN CM harnesses power of social media, rushes help to people in need

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Harnessing the power of social media, Palaniswami seems to have struck a personal chord with citizens-cum-netizens, not only interacting with them but ensuring redressal of their grievances.

Smart NAMO: The Narendra Modi smartphone is here!

Smart NAMO: The Narendra Modi smartphone is here!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Named Saffron 1 -- two variants -- and Saffron 2 the phones will be available this Sunday and are priced between Rs 18k and Rs 24k

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

One billion Android phones seen in use soon

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Google Inc Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt predicts that there will be more than a billion smartphones in use featuring its Android software within the next six to nine months.

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The new tool lets users search for recommendations from friends.

Facebook unveils new friends-based search tool

Facebook unveils new friends-based search tool

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Called the 'graph search', it allows users to search people, places with the social network.

9 million thanks, Tendulkar tells his fans

9 million thanks, Tendulkar tells his fans

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

Undoubtedly one of the most widely followed Indian celebrities on Facebook, Sachin Tendulkar's fan following on the social networking site has crossed nine million and it's still counting.

Zuckerberg announces the big Facebook 'surprise'

Zuckerberg announces the big Facebook 'surprise'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Facebook launches video chat powered by Skype.

World's 20 youngest billionaires

World's 20 youngest billionaires

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is known for co-founding the social networking site Facebook.

Inappropriate pix on Facebook? You could lose a job!

Inappropriate pix on Facebook? You could lose a job!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

In one of the biggest ever studies of the importance of Facebook profiles among job hunters, American scientists found that employees increasingly use the social networking site to weed out unsuitable candidates, the Daily Mail reported.

Facebook forced to drop flawed special New Year app

Facebook forced to drop flawed special New Year app

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Nearly a week after Facebook launched its New Year's messaging feature, the social networking site was on Monday forced to drop the app following aflaw that allowed anyone to see and even delete personal messages intended for others.

Facebook tests charging users to send certain messages

Facebook tests charging users to send certain messages

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

THe compnay is under pressure from Wall Street to find new sources of revenue and profit.

Sandberg 1st woman to join Facebook Board

Sandberg 1st woman to join Facebook Board

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Facebook announced Harvard alumna Sandberg's promotion to the eight-member board on Monday.

Is Sherlyn Chopra eyeing Hollywood?

Is Sherlyn Chopra eyeing Hollywood?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Girl who posted Thackeray comment: Will NEVER visit FB

Girl who posted Thackeray comment: Will NEVER visit FB

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Nine suspected Shiv Sena workers have been arrested for allegedly vandalising a clinic in Thane district after the niece of the owner posted a comment on Facebook questioning the shutdown in the city for Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray's funeral. Two girls -- Shaheen Dhada and Renu -- were arrested over their post opposing the Mumbai shutdown but were granted bail after they furnished personal bonds, said the police.

FB post arrest case: Road ahead for the accused

FB post arrest case: Road ahead for the accused

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The arrest and subsequent release of a girl who posted a comment against Bal Thackeray on her Facebook profile is a reminder of what happened on the social networking sites during the Assam exodus.

Shocking! Baby born in Punjab sold off via Facebook

Shocking! Baby born in Punjab sold off via Facebook

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

The incident came to light when Noorie, mother of the baby, lodged a complaint with the police that the child, delivered on April 3, went missing from the nursing home where she delivered the baby.

Facebook investors want CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign: Report

Facebook investors want CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The New York Times recently published a report revealing that Facebook at times smeared critics as anti-Semitic or tried to link activists to billionaire investor George Soros, and tried to shift public anger away toward rival tech firms.

Jab We Met: A touching love story

Jab We Met: A touching love story

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Reader Tammi shares a rivetting love story.

Facebook bets big on IPO, seeks to raise $5 bn

Facebook bets big on IPO, seeks to raise $5 bn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Seeking to raise $5 billion, social networking giant Facebook has filed for its long awaited initial public offering.

Facebook re-designs photos section

Facebook re-designs photos section

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Facebook, which has over 900 million users across the world, said upgradation of its photo gallery would be rolled out across the globe.

Facebook spent $960,000 on lobbying

Facebook spent $960,000 on lobbying

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Facebook, which went public in May, tripled the amount spent on lobbying activities to nearly $1 million in three months ended June 2012.

Facebook turning teens into gambling addicts: Experts

Facebook turning teens into gambling addicts: Experts

Rediff.com16 Jul 2012

With a burst of casino-type games on Facebook, experts have warned that the social networking site is turning youngsters into gambling addicts.

Akshay Kumar: Rajesh Khanna is doing fine

Akshay Kumar: Rajesh Khanna is doing fine

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

Don't misquote tweets for TRPs, Modi fumes at media

Don't misquote tweets for TRPs, Modi fumes at media

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Peeved over reports that quoted his remarks out of context, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the media not to 'misquote' his tweets.

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

According to a study, abstaining from Facebook activity makes your stress hormone drop.

Girl held for FB comment on Thackeray. Do YOU agree?

Girl held for FB comment on Thackeray. Do YOU agree?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Mumbai police has reportedly arrested a 21-year-old girl for criticizing the total shutdown in the city for Bal Thackeray's funeral on Facebook.

Facebook to delete your embarrassing photos forever

Facebook to delete your embarrassing photos forever

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Until recently, any pictures erased from an account would in fact remain stored by Facebook and anyone who had the direct link to that picture could therefore still view it.

Facebook IPO: Morgan Stanley makes $100-mn profit

Facebook IPO: Morgan Stanley makes $100-mn profit

Rediff.com24 May 2012

As the lead underwriter responsible for Facebook's IPO, Morgan Stanley, would receive the largest chunk of those profits arising from stabilising Facebook's stock price, the report said citing a person familiar with the matter.

US athletes use Twitter to protest ad rules

US athletes use Twitter to protest ad rules

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

A group of US athletes protested on Twitter on Sunday over curbs on appearing in commercials during the Olympics in what looked like a concerted challenge to rules designed to protect Games sponsors.

Facebook has 65 mn active users in India

Facebook has 65 mn active users in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that the company had passed the one-billion user milestone globally, making it the first social network to do so.

Indian e-retailers 'like' Facebook for biz expansion

Indian e-retailers 'like' Facebook for biz expansion

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

With Facebook serving as an impulse-buying medium, Indian e-retailers are increasingly relying on the social networking site to introduce new products and services, and notch up high sales.