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Malayalis celebrate return of Mahabali

Malayalis on Monday celebrated Onam, their spring festival commemorating the egalitarian Utopia under the reign of King Mahabali when people lived in plenty, prosperity and equality. Cutting......

The truth about Aurangzeb

FACT, the Trust which I head, is holding an exhibition on 'Aurangzeb as he was according to Mughal documents', from February 16 to 20 at New Delhi's Habitat Center, the Palm Court Gallery, from 10......

Kolkata cops say no to 'demon Chappell'

Greg Chappell survived the dubious distinction of being symbolised as a demon, as the Kolkata police on Thursday got the clay model of 'Mahisasura', resembling the Indian cricket coach,......

Francois Gautier: Iraq and Hinduism

We see today that the whole world is shying in horror from the warAmerica is planning against Iraq. And indeed the devastating consequences of war on human beings and the environment have been so......

Sivi's music is for Gen-Next

Sivi, reportedly a horror film in Tamil has Yogi, in the lead. Yogi, who made his debut in Azhagiya Asura, is the grandson of yesteryears comedian, thelate Thengai Srinivasan. Directed by K R......

Review: Damarukam is a one-time watch

Radhika Rajamani feels Telugu film Damarukam is a one-of-its-kind socio-fantasy that can be watched once for its stunning visuals.Debutant director Srinivas Reddy attempts to combine mythology with......

First Look: Nagarjuna's socio-fantasy film Damarukam

Of late, Nagarjuna has been acting in different genres of films. In the last year the superstar was seen in Gaganam (a song-less thriller) and Rajanna (where he made an entry into the film 40......

Aa Dinagalu's team returns with Suryakanthi

After giving the highly appreciated Aa Dinagalu, the team of director Chaithanya, music maestro Ilayaraja, cameraman H.C.Venu and promising young actor Chetan are back again with Suryakanth.Chetan......

Review: Drona falls short

Creating a fantasy is like owning a box of colored crayons, some clean sheets of paper and, then, letting go. All it asks for is an untied, unpredictable and adventurous imagination. Goldie Behl's......

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Q. Who were Usha and ANIRUDDHA ?
Lalit Mahata: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-were-usha-and-aniruddha-/25452500/answers/

Q. Who is Bhasmasur in Hindu mythology?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. Aniruddha was the son of Pradyumna and grandson of Krishna. and Usha was the daughter of an Asura named Bana. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-is-bhasmasur-in-hindu-mythology/25386732/answers/25452525

Q. Have you heard of Ravan temple in India?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. In Hindu mythology, Bhasmasur or Bhasmasura was an asura or demon who was granted the power to burn up and immediately turn into ashes (bhasma)...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/have-you-heard-of-ravan-temple-in-india/25320314/answers/25386753

Q. 7 chiranjiv ke naam kya hai
Akshay Marote: A. There is a temple for Ravana in India and this is at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Apparently, the locals believe the town is the native place for Mandodari,...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/7-chiranjiv-ke-naam-kya-hai/25248679/answers/25320315

Q. What are the Scriptures That Extol Lord Skanda ?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. ASHWATTHAMA -- Ashwatthama is the son of Drona, the teacher of Kauravas and Pandavas. He was named Ashwatthwama because as soon as he was born he...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-are-the-scriptures-that-extol-lord-skanda-/25186042/answers/25248717

Web results for Asura

Know how Jalandhar plans to defeat Shiva

Mumbai: Fans of Devon Ke Dev Mahadev are restless to watch the encounter between Lord Shiva and Jalandhar which is scheduled to be aired on 27 May.... ...

http://www.pardaphash.com/news/devon-ke-devmahadev-know-how-jalandhar-plans-to-defeat-shiva/713878.html

For monstrous hunger pangs

Hyderabadis are known for their love for food. But it is not everyday that we can take time off our busy schedule to find the restaurant that best... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/For-monstrous-hunger-pangs/2013/05/21/article1599488.ece

Business sutra

Devdutt Pattanaik's book looks at Indian businesses through his mythological lens Author Devdutt Pattanaik 43, has many facets to his personality.... ...

http://www.timeoutmumbai.net/books/features/web-exclusive-business-sutra

Love among the ruins in Cambodia's Siem Reap

Siem Reap in Cambodia has risen from the ashes and has thrown open its arms to visitors who are looking for history set in stone, authentic... ...

http://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/2013/may/120513-lifestyle-travel-siem-reap-cambodia.htm

Asur hamlets still stuck in darkness

Call it irony or ignorance but even after 65 years of independence and twelve years post the formation of Jharkhand, several tribal villages are... ...

http://www.dailypioneer.com/state-editions/ranchi/asur-hamlets-still-stuck-in-darkness.html

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