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Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Google versus Epic Games verdict in US cheers Indian gaming developers

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The verdict in the Google versus Epic Games antitrust case in the US has spread cheer among the Indian gaming and app developers. Ending a three-year legal battle, the San Francisco jury found that Google turned its Play app store and billing service into an illegal monopoly. American video game maker Epic Games, best known for Fortnite, had sued Google in 2020.

Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return

Mayweather cruises to points win on ring return

Rediff.com5 May 2013

Floyd Mayweather showed little sign of ring-rust after a year out of the sport as he used sublime defense and a steady parade of right hands to dominate fellow American Robert Guerrero and retain his WBC welterweight championship on Saturday.

Artist shows beaten faces of famous women for campaign against violence

Artist shows beaten faces of famous women for campaign against violence

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

An Italian artist has created a campaign featuring the battered faces of high-profile women to highlight the issue of violence against women.

Was sexually assaulted by father when I was a child: DCW chief Swati Maliwal

Was sexually assaulted by father when I was a child: DCW chief Swati Maliwal

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Narrating her ordeal, Maliwal said that her father would grab her by her braid and slam her against the wall, leading to severe bleeding.

Thappad trailer: Hard-hitting and so relevant

Thappad trailer: Hard-hitting and so relevant

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Anubhav Sinha's latest film is hard-hitting, relatable and sadly, very much relevant in today's times.

10 AAP MLAs in legal trouble

10 AAP MLAs in legal trouble

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

A sixth of AAP's 67 MLAs in Delhi are either out on bail or behind bars in cases ranging from domestic abuse to sexual harassment, to desecration of holy books, to corruption charges.

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

'Vandalism of Gandhi's statues in the US is a matter of deep concern'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'Attacking his statues disregard his values, which as we know are most needed in the world today.'

In-person registration of diplomats' domestic workers a must: US

In-person registration of diplomats' domestic workers a must: US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The United States has said that in-person registration of domestic workers of foreign diplomats would be mandatory, an apparent fallout of the arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade over alleged misrepresentation of the salary paid to her maid.

Aditya Narayan threatens, abuses official at Raipur airport

Aditya Narayan threatens, abuses official at Raipur airport

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

When the staff member politely asked him to be civil and not use such language, he started shouting even louder and used abusive words.

Inside the miserable world of India's domestic workers

Inside the miserable world of India's domestic workers

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

'We eat first, they later; we sit on chairs and they on the floor; we call them by their names and they address us by titles,' writes Tripti Lahiri, author of Maid in India.

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

How To Heal From Toxic Relationships

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

When things don't materialise the way toxic people want them to, they may try different ways to control you.

What the stars did at the I for India concert

What the stars did at the I for India concert

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The proceeds from the concert will go to the India COVID Response Fund.

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

2022 Flashback...Alia, Lata, Deepika...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Bollywood 2022: An A To E Recap.

Dimpy: Rahul has apologized for all that happened

Dimpy: Rahul has apologized for all that happened

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Rahul Mahajan's second wife, Kolkata model, Dimpy, who left his Worli house late on Thursday following violent domestic abuse, on Friday said she was very upset and hurt and needed some time to recover from the episode.

Desi  films all set to rock New York

Desi films all set to rock New York

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

With two directors -- Mira Nair and Deepa Mehta -- whose films have been nominated for Oscars, and with the veteran actress Shabana Azmi and the relatively younger Preity Zinta joining the celebrities, the eighth edition of the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival opens on Wednesday in New York.

Major domestic carriers ban 'unruly' TDP MP, probe ordered

Major domestic carriers ban 'unruly' TDP MP, probe ordered

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Indigo, Air India, Spicejet, GoAir, Jet Airways and Vistara put Diwakar Reddy under no fly list.

UK: Indian jailed for 18 yrs for killing wife

UK: Indian jailed for 18 yrs for killing wife

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

A 48-year-old Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 18 years of jail by a UK court for stabbing his wife to death at her workplace here when she chose to start a new life after 20 years of domestic abuse.

Virat Kohli tags the extraordinary woman in his life!

Virat Kohli tags the extraordinary woman in his life!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

On International Women's Day, Kohli, like every other person took to his Twitter handle to share his thoughts on this day.

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

SEE: How Radhika Apte shut down body shamers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Radhika Apte believes that no one should be schooled on what to wear or what to do, based on how they look.

Power abuse: Modi sarkaar clips governors' wings

Power abuse: Modi sarkaar clips governors' wings

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

The Centre has put restrictions on the travel of governors saying they have to stay in their respective states for at least 292 days in a year and not leave station until or unless approved by the President.

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Why Is My Partner So Toxic?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

According to experts, one of the primary causes of toxic behaviour is a lack of adulting in men and women.

The woman behind Provoked speaks up

The woman behind Provoked speaks up

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

Kiranjit Ahluwalia, the abused housewife, whose story was made into Aishwarya Rai's Provoked, talks about her experience.

Rules of the Game review

Rules of the Game review

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'It's not the destination, but the journey that keeps you hooked in Rules of the Game,' observes Joginder Tuteja.

New York attorney general resigns amid abuse allegations

New York attorney general resigns amid abuse allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2018

An article published by The New Yorker said four women, who had been romantically involved with Schneiderman at some point, accused him of physically assaulting them.

Zverev eyes elusive major after rollercoaster 2020

Zverev eyes elusive major after rollercoaster 2020

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Zverev made more headlines off the court than on it last year.

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

NCW chief raises issue of 'Love Jihad' with Maha guv

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

She also spoke about the need to appoint a full-time head for the state commission for women.

Summoned by Kolkata Police, Shami stuck in Kolkata

Summoned by Kolkata Police, Shami stuck in Kolkata

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Delhi Daredevils fast bowler Mohammed Shami, who is charged with domestic violence and infidelity by his wife Hasin Jahan, has been summoned by the Kolkata Police on Wednesday, forcing him to stay back in Kolkata while his team left for Bengaluru for their next IPL match.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The declaration said the SCO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful settlement of disagreements and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultations.

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Lust Stories 2 Review: Konkona Saves The Day!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Anthology movies are a strange beast. They can be as monotonous and harmless as munching away a bumper bag of chips -- you eat one, you have to finish the rest. Or they can be like discovering a rare treasure marked by profound insight and offbeat experiences, observes Sukanya Verma.

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modiji must personally intervene in the matter to make it clear to his officials and the rank-and-file that communal abuse should now stop'

Shraddha's colleague reveals why she didn't go to police in 2020

Shraddha's colleague reveals why she didn't go to police in 2020

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

It was in November 2020 that Shraddha Walkar first confided about the physical assault from Aaftab Amin Poonawala, recalls a former colleague, adding that she was about to approach the police but stopped short of pressing charges after Aaftab's parents intervened.

Will Jio MF Disrupt MF Business?

Will Jio MF Disrupt MF Business?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

While Jio MF will undoubtedly grow in size, it will have to cross multiple hurdles even to emerge as the market leader, observes Debashis Basu.

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The lawlessness because of the fake picture spread like jungle fire and was one of the reasons for the state government to shut down the Internet on May 3, the officials said.

Shabana Azmi to play Sonam Kapoor's mother in Neerja biopic

Shabana Azmi to play Sonam Kapoor's mother in Neerja biopic

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The Ram Madhvani-directed biopic is based on the life of the late air hostess Neerja Bhanot, who died while trying to help Pan Am passengers escape during a hijack in 1986.

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Darlings Is Daring, Not Superficial

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

I cannot think of another Hindi movie that has, without so much as a hint of cynicism or speechifying, brought out that fundamental fact of Muslims being an integral part of the Indian culture while being at the same time a subculture with its own polite niceties, observes Sreehari Nair.

The burn victims who run a cafe

The burn victims who run a cafe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

They needed a helping hand. And when they got it, these women worked wonders.

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

ASK ANU: Are You Living With A TOXIC Person?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

If you feel that being around the person is physically and mentally draining, then it's a red flag that you should not ignore, warns mental health expert Anu Krishna.