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Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Amid a spate of hoax bomb threats to multiple airlines, the IT ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or disable access to misinformation......

SC asks govt for records on BBC Gujarat riots documentary ban

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre to produce within three weeks the original records relating to its decision to block a 2023 two-part BBC documentary series on the 2002 Gujarat riots.......

'Unconstitutional': HC formally strikes down govt's fact checking unit

After the third judge's decision, the Bombay high court on Thursday formally struck down the amended Information Technology Rules aimed at identifying and regulating fake and false content on......

'Chilling effect': HC quashes govt's fact checking unit order

The Bombay high court on Friday quashed the amended Information Technology rules aimed at identifying through a fact checking unit "fake and false" content against the government on social media......

Govt withdraws equalisation levy of 2%: FinMin

The government on Tuesday announced withdrawal of the 2 per cent equalisation levy or digital tax on overseas e-commerce supplies. IMAGE: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post......

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Sebi's mandate restraining mutual funds, stock brokers, and other intermediaries from associating with finfluencers who do not come under the Sebi ambit will impact the earnings of finfluencers......

BEWARE! Govt Can Intercept Messages

Messages sent through Internet-based messaging service providers such as Whatsapp, Signal, and Telegram, as well as those which are encrypted, are understood to be within the Act's ambit. IMAGE:......

Why Foreign Financial Firms Quit India

There was no smooth surge in middle class prosperity for foreign businesses to tap into because of the Indian economy was mismanaged, argues Debashis Basu. Photograph: Nick Zieminski/Reuters Among......

Healthcare sector most violative of advertisement rules, says Asci report

Maximum cases of advertisement norms violations were reported from the healthcare sector during 2023-24, followed by illegal offshore betting and personal care categories, according to the......

Junaid's Debut On Hold Because...

The Gujarat high court has stayed the release of Maharaj, Aamir Khan's son Junaid's debut film, on Netflix after followers of Pushtimarg, a Vaishnava sect of Hinduism, claimed that it would hurt......

New Bill May Throttle OTT

'Subjecting each such creative content to scrutiny will impose burdens on the OTT platforms and impact user experience.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com The government's proposed......

If Ambani Buys Disney Star...

Assume Voot, JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar are merged into one entertainment app, and you have a streaming service with more than 233 million unique visitors.That is a reach just under half of......

England could face Euros ban. Here's why...

IMAGE: The Three Lions, were runners-up at the 2024 Euros. Photograph: Kind courtesy England Football/X UEFA has warned the UK government that England risk a ban from the Euro 2028 tournament they......

Asian C'ships: NRAI allege 'partiality' after shooter's disqualification

Had Dhanush not been disqualified, India would have won the team gold with a junior Asian record. The shooter from Hyderabad could have also won an individual medal as he was placed third going......

Will rule change compromise the dynamics of hockey?

IMAGE: FIH President Tayyab Ikram said there should be more India-Pakistan matches. Photograph: FIH/Twitter The International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Tayyab Ikram on Wednesday asserted......

Will BCCI get tax exemption for 2023 World Cup?

IMAGE: BCCI president Roger Binny with secretary Jay Shah. Photograph: BCCI The BCCI will set the ball rolling for the sale of the media rights for bilateral cricket at home and commence the......

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