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Gaming review: To hell and back in Dante's Inferno

Gaming review: To hell and back in Dante's Inferno

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

Gaming expert Sameer Desai, IndianVideoGamer.com, on Dante's Inferno.

The speech Modi should have given

The speech Modi should have given

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'The coronavirus has provided each one of us a chance to press the 'reset' button. I take this National Medical Emergency to announce a process of national healing.' 'As of midnight tonight, my government will drop all talk of NRC and NPR, and my Muslim brethren should sleep peacefully that this is as much their country as mine.'

The god of large things

The god of large things

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

If there is one thing the argumentative Indian will accept as ineluctable fact, it is this: Sachin Tendulkar is god.

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

How brands are padding up for the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Uber, Puma, Nissan, Britannia have already lined up for the upcoming parade of cricketing nations, looking to align with the game and its legion of fans

Disha or Rhea: Vote for the hottest LFW showstopper

Disha or Rhea: Vote for the hottest LFW showstopper

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

Take the poll below and let us know who is the hottest of them all!

Rajasthan Royals seek Ganesha's blessings to get IPL campaign back on track

Rajasthan Royals seek Ganesha's blessings to get IPL campaign back on track

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Following two washed out games in a row, it was no surprise to see Rajasthan Royals seek some divine intervention as they looked to get their campaign back on track in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Shopping on TV comes of age

Shopping on TV comes of age

Rediff.com4 May 2009

From jaded showbiz personalities endorsing 'divine gemstones' and miraculous 'weight reducing products' at unearthly hours to 24 hour shopping channels, the virtual retail market on the idiot box has come of age.

'Majority appeasement' not the answer of Cong woes: Tharoor

'Majority appeasement' not the answer of Cong woes: Tharoor

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He also alleged that for the Bharatiya Janata Party dispensation and its allies being a Hindu is no different from the team identity loyalty of the 'British football hooligan'.

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

'Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. 'But they can't do much because of the constitutional fiction they themselves propounded with their "basic structure" formulation. 'That has not been violated because Article 370 was constitutionally temporary,' says T C A Srinivasa Raghavan.

Actress Zaira Wasim quits Bollywood

Actress Zaira Wasim quits Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Stating the reason behind her decision, the 18-year-old said she is not happy with her current line of work, which has silently and unconsciously transitioned her "out of imaan".

PIX: Celina Jaitly's China holiday

PIX: Celina Jaitly's China holiday

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Let's tour China with Celina and her family.

The pagoda trail in Myanmar

The pagoda trail in Myanmar

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

Kanika Datta visits the crumbling but oddly appealing complex of Bagan - a place where even an atheist can come close to a divine experience.

Modi offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara shrine

Modi offers prayers at Sri Venkateswara shrine

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara near Tirupati.

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Challenges await the Supreme Court

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'After each election the losers troop to the court with various objections. The general election will not be different.' 'It could be worse if there is no clear majority and the President has to invite the party with the largest number to form the government,' points out M J Antony.

Ahead of polls, Kejriwal does yoga, Bedi rolls rotis

Ahead of polls, Kejriwal does yoga, Bedi rolls rotis

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

What our netas did a day before Delhi went to the polls

When rain played spoilsport...

When rain played spoilsport...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Some sporting occasions marred by heavy downpour; sometimes witnessing an unexpected result.

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Awful religious practices need to be abolished. But through social and political reformers, not by courts, argues Shekhar Gupta.

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Ayodhya judgment of November 9 draws on both the polytheism of Hinduism and the modern rule of law, says Deepak Lal.

Morgan laments batting collapse, says England were 20-30 runs short

Morgan laments batting collapse, says England were 20-30 runs short

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Rohit Sharma scored his third T20I hundred as India chased down 199 with seven wickets in hand to pocket the three-match series 2-1.

Happy birthday, Madhuri

Happy birthday, Madhuri

Rediff.com15 May 2009

As we all wish the great actress a very Happy Birthday, here's a look at different sides of Madhuri.

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

roaring Luzhniki Stadium crowd, dogged defending and a dose of Russian luck saw the World Cup hosts to a penalty shootout victory over Spain on Sunday, though for some it also took divine intervention.

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Why birth place of Ram can't have legal rights: SC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The bench questioned as to how the belief of Hindu worshippers can be challenged with regard to existence of 'janmasthan' and said the "sanctity of belief" that Lord Ram took birth there and whether it was genuine or "frivolous" can only be tested under Hinduism.

Myanmar: Suu Kyi, American found guilty

Myanmar: Suu Kyi, American found guilty

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to an additional 18 months' house arrest by a court in Rangoon, says a BBC report.

Idols surreptitiously put inside Babri masjid, Muslim parties tell SC

Idols surreptitiously put inside Babri masjid, Muslim parties tell SC

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'The appearance of idols of deities inside Babri was not a miracle. It was a planned and surreptitious attack to put them on the intervening night of December 22-23, 1949'

'It is up to Muslims to open the door'

'It is up to Muslims to open the door'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2009

If Islam is sufficient glue for nationalism, why would Arabs be living in 22 countries?

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Japan's cherry blossoms take our breath away

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The flowers are a national symbol of Japan, and the annual display draws huge crowds -- and the attention of social media users.

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

From Section 377 to Aadhaar: 5 key judgments by CJI Dipak Misra

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Ahead of CJI Dipak Misra's final day as the head of the judiciary of India, here's a look at the key judgments that he was a part of.

Duminy, Dale revive South Africa

Duminy, Dale revive South Africa

Rediff.com28 Dec 2008

South Africa put up 459, taking a 65-run cushion into the second innings. At close on day three, Australia were four without loss. avoid giving Australia a handy first innings lead, and thereby control of the match

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Lord Ram's birthplace is itself a deity, SC told

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

No one can claim ownership right over the sacred place by merely putting up a structure like a mosque, a counsel for 'Ram Lalla' told the Supreme Court.

Bishop accused of raping Kerala nun steps down

Bishop accused of raping Kerala nun steps down

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

The nun had accused the clergyman of sexually assaulting her repeatedly between 2014 and 2016.

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Hrithik Roshan's 10 WOW scenes!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

On his 46th birthday on January 10, Sukanya Verma lists 10 impressive Hrithik scenes.

Stunning cars you would love to own!

Stunning cars you would love to own!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

A range of new luxury cars were unveiled at the Geneva International Motor show.

We must give Vibhishan his due

We must give Vibhishan his due

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Vibhishan was a seeker of justice who risked it all to be on the side of truth, says Sudhir Bisht.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

6 effective, healthy ways to deal with your anger

6 effective, healthy ways to deal with your anger

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

When you lose your temper, your jawline stiffens, muscles tighten and maybe you grit your enamels as well. Exercising facilitates in shifting your attention to the physical aspect thus burning off all the surplus energy levels.

After shock retirement at 23, Missy Franklin finds peace in Hinduism

After shock retirement at 23, Missy Franklin finds peace in Hinduism

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Learning Hinduism and reading the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata have taken a chunk of Missy Franklin's time ever since the five-time Olympic gold-medallist swimmer announced a shock retirement in December last year.

AP: Chandrababu Naidu kicks off state-wide yatra

AP: Chandrababu Naidu kicks off state-wide yatra

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

Naidu set out on the yatra in a specially built campaign bus from Matammagudi (local temple) in a Dalit colony in Rayalapuram village in his native Chittoor district, after seeking divine blessings of Lord Venkateswara at the famed Tirumala-Tirupati Devasthanam. With the next Assembly elections barely a year away, Naidu is undertaking the marathon yatra to dethrone the Congress regime led by Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy. Naidu's yatra will enter Nalgonda district from Guntur.

Jayalalithaa completely recovered, say her doctors in Chennai

Jayalalithaa completely recovered, say her doctors in Chennai

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"She is completely aware of what is happening. Asks and demands what she wants and I believe and everybody, even she, is looking forward when she will go home and take back the reigns," said Apollo Hospitals Chairman Pratap C Reddy.

Style Diaries: Malaika, Alia slay in yellow

Style Diaries: Malaika, Alia slay in yellow

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

Moothon review

Moothon review

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

All through Moothon, you can sense Mohandas trying hard to empathise with her characters; I just wish she was interested in them, declares Sreehari Nair.