RSS

American

Digital Technology.

Really Simple Syndication: an XML-based standard and format used to distribute recent news and other frequently updated content appearing on a website.

an RSS reader; RSS files; RSS feeds.

RSS British

abbreviation

1. Rich Site Summary: a way of allowing web users to receive news headlines and updates on their browser from selected websites as soon as they are published
2. ( as modifier )
  
  an RSS newsfeed
Really Simple Syndication: a way of allowing web users to receive syndicated newsletters and email alerts

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“In those days, the group had to meet discreetly, often shifting locations,” said Bhandarkar, who directs a Mumbai-based communications center associated with the RSS.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025

By the 1970s, Modi was a full-time campaigner, canvassing neighborhoods on bicycle to raise RSS support.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

Listen to The Conversation Weekly via any of the apps listed above, download it directly via our RSS feed or find out how else to listen here.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2023

An RSS spokesperson declined to comment, while the Ministry of Education did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment.

From Reuters • Apr. 5, 2023

“The RSS and the BJP have been carefully deliberating their stance on this issue,” he said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

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