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Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Cyber attacks to fall in 2015, but will be more sophisticated

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

According to Websense's cybersecurity predictions for 2015, as mobile apps are using auto-login capability these devices will face more attacks from cyber criminals for more credential-stealing or authentication attacks that can be used at a later date.

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

That is Murray's 46th ATP title.

Quick Heal detects virus that demands a $300 ransom

Quick Heal detects virus that demands a $300 ransom

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Ramsomware, a kind of malicious software, is designed to block access to a computer until a certain sum of money is paid.

Football PIX: Neymar sent off as PSG beat Bordeaux

Football PIX: Neymar sent off as PSG beat Bordeaux

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

Paris St Germain extended their Ligue 1 lead to 13 points with a 4-3 home victory against Girondins de Bordeaux on Sunday but the French champions were again exposed at the back and had Neymar sent off. A Marquinhos double, Edinson Cavani's 200th PSG goal and a goal by Kylian Mbappe put the capital side on 65 points from 26 games but they lost captain Thiago Silva to a muscle injury and Neymar picked up a straight red card for a late challenge in stoppage time.

Zidane deems video referrals 'confusing'

Zidane deems video referrals 'confusing'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

Criticisms from all corners for FIFA's new video technology

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

CAUTION! Fraudsters posing as tax officials dupe Indian Americans

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The Indian-American community in the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut tristate area is being targeted by telephone fraudsters.

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Reason #2659 to stay off Facebook: You're likely to get conned

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

A study has revealed that Facebook users are more likely to fall for social media scams.

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

2 held for killing of man who objected to public urination

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The North Delhi Municipal Corporation on Wednesday handed over a job letter to Ravinder's wife.

Thank you Mr PM, for showing my daughter pre-1991 India

Thank you Mr PM, for showing my daughter pre-1991 India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

But for the PM's decision, my teenage daughter, a child of the post-economic reforms generation, could never have imagined the Socialist India that remains so much a part of my growing up years, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Seventy-one parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states voted in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

The rise and fall of Bikram Chaudhury, now on Netflix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

A Netflix documentary reveals the sordid story behind the dazzling success and dizzying fall of the founder of Bikram Yoga.

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Modi will arrive in France on Thursday evening and straightaway head for talks with Macron, who will also host a working dinner for the visiting leader.

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Most sold property or plunged their families deeply into debt to pay labour recruiters' fees

'Sidhu has formed his party to stop AAP'

'Sidhu has formed his party to stop AAP'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'We always had a doubt that Sidhu would not campaign against the Badals.'

SC extends Tejpal's interim bail till June 27

SC extends Tejpal's interim bail till June 27

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

A bench comprising justices J S Khehar and C Nagappan extended the interim bail, saying, "He had already been granted this relief earlier".

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Gates Foundation offers to help monitor Jan-Dhan Yojana

Gates Foundation offers to help monitor Jan-Dhan Yojana

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has offered to help in monitoring of the progress made with regard to Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), the flagship financial inclusion scheme of the government.

Feeling lonely? Talk to a chatbot

Feeling lonely? Talk to a chatbot

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Laugh out loud, have fun and while away time talking to chatbots. They are all yours!

Pires joins Arsenal injury list

Pires joins Arsenal injury list

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

As a result Robert Pires will miss their Champions League match against Bayern Munich at Highbury next week.

PHOTOS: India edge Afghanistan in last-over thriller

PHOTOS: India edge Afghanistan in last-over thriller

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Opting to bat after winning the toss, India struggled on a slow pitch and crawled to 224-8 with Virat Kohli (67) and Kedar Jadhav (52) managing half-centuries against a disciplined Afghan attack.

How do you feel when your parents trick you

How do you feel when your parents trick you

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Words of advice for parents who think it is okay to stalk their children on social media.

Fake CBI sleuths decamp with Rs 7.22 lakh

Fake CBI sleuths decamp with Rs 7.22 lakh

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

The victim, a delivery boy of a company, was robbed by two men and a woman posing as CBI sleuths.

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

With a breakthrough elusive, government sources said the Delhi Police has obtained vital leads.

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Trump sent Pakistan a message in Riyadh

Rediff.com23 May 2017

'The Trump administration is on the same page as India that Pakistan is not the solution, but the problem itself,' says Rajeev Sharma.

113 million Indians lost Rs 16k on average to cyber crime

113 million Indians lost Rs 16k on average to cyber crime

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The global study covered 17 countries.

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Phase Two of #MeToo begins

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

'Mr Akbar has underestimated the level of pent-up anger and commitment among these women,' a young lawyer tells Sunil Sethi.

How to prevent losses in a major quake

How to prevent losses in a major quake

Rediff.com20 May 2016

'If a major earthquake of the kind that hit Nepal hits us in Delhi, 35 per cent of our homes would be destroyed.'

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

How Uber palns to serve its passenger better

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

It was investing heavily in finding new ways to gauge driver behaviour apart from just relying on feedback provided by riders.

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

PHOTOS: Suarez, Messi sink Atletico after Costa sees red

Rediff.com7 Apr 2019

Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title after beating 10-man Atletico Madrid 2-0 in Saturday's top-of-the-table showdown at the Nou Camp as late strikes by Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi gave the Catalans an 11-point lead at the top of the table.

Why was a horrifying rape at BHU hushed up?

Why was a horrifying rape at BHU hushed up?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The Hindutva brigade's silence on the rape may possibly be explained that this incident is an intra-Hindu affair for them. What is even more intriguing is that vocal gender activists have preferred to almost ignore the incident. Why? Is it because homosexual rape does not involve the woman either as victim or as aggressor, asks Mohammad Sajjad.

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes, Luiz sent off as City outclass Arsenal; Sheffield-Villa draw

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes, Luiz sent off as City outclass Arsenal; Sheffield-Villa draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The English Premier League resumed on Wednesday, after the forced break due to COVID-19. Here are IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Farewell, Nimmi

Farewell, Nimmi

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Nimmi, the legendary actress, passed away at her Mumbai home on Wednesday, March 25.

The Bhopal gas tragedy: 30 years on

The Bhopal gas tragedy: 30 years on

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Even as the 30th anniversary of the Bhopal gas disaster is being observed in the city on Tuesday, its victims continue to be plagued with a number of problems that have not been resolved over the years.

'Morpho hackers target Apple, Facebook, Twitter'

'Morpho hackers target Apple, Facebook, Twitter'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The gang, which Symantec calls Morpho, is financially motivated.

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

How to steer clear of online classified sites fraudsters

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

It's best to avoid deals that sound too good to be true.

Improve your credit score before applying for a home loan

Improve your credit score before applying for a home loan

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Before applying for a home loan, make sure you have not been delinquent in the past six months at least.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

Junaid's killer confesses, family seeks death penalty

Junaid's killer confesses, family seeks death penalty

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

On the claim of the victim's brothers that they were called 'beef eaters' by the accused, Goyal said, "No such thing has come to the fore during the main accused's questioning so far."

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Highlights from PM Modi's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Addressing the nation for the fourth time since he took office in 2014, the prime minister called upon the citizens to perform their duties towards the nation and co-operate to work towards a common goal of peace, harmony and development in the country.