News for 'online gaming'

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Ludo or Rummy? What's your choice?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

These games of skill with a large social component have managed the transition to a new online avatar.

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Wear masks to protect your lungs, sunglasses to shield your eyes and long-sleeved clothing to minimise and avoid skin irritation, says Dr Anjali Khalane.

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Why Sacred Games, Mirzapur disappoint

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

'Deeply flawed, Sacred Games and Mirzapur come nowhere close to representing the diversity of stories from this country,' says Vikram Johri.

Gaming: Mortal Kombat X is deliciously brutal

Gaming: Mortal Kombat X is deliciously brutal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

If you're a fan of the series, there's little reason not to pick it up right away.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Tokyo Games organisers 'don't know how IOC money will be spent'

Tokyo Games organisers 'don't know how IOC money will be spent'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'As to the breakdown...I also understand that the IOC has stated it is too soon and too early to tell.'

RBI's retail direct scheme could be a game changer

RBI's retail direct scheme could be a game changer

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday launch two schemes of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that may go a long way in changing how the household sector invests, and complains if anything goes wrong with their savings. These schemes - retail direct and an integrated ombudsman - will be launched by the Prime Minister virtually, in the presence of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. With the introduction of retail direct, a common man can directly take a position in government securities (G-Sec), considered to be the safest asset class a sovereign can offer.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Watching porn online? Google is watching you ;)

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

When you open 100 incognito windows on Google Chrome, a smiley or winky face appears.

Son faces racial abuse? Spurs, Palace investigate

Son faces racial abuse? Spurs, Palace investigate

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are working with the Metropolitan Police to investigate an allegation of Son Heung-min being racially abused by fans.

10 Diet Changes For A Healthy 2024

10 Diet Changes For A Healthy 2024

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Are you looking to transform your health game? Dr Chetan Savaliya, director, Satvam Nutrition, has some tips for you.

IOC board mulls moving upcoming session online

IOC board mulls moving upcoming session online

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The executive board, which is expected to meet later this month, will discuss holding the session "remotely through a secure electronic system" on July 17, with a possible "electronic voting system" in place.

11 crypto bourses evaded Rs 81.54-crore GST

11 crypto bourses evaded Rs 81.54-crore GST

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The Centre has recovered around Rs 95.86 crore from at least 11 crypto exchanges for evading goods and services tax (GST), according to data released by Parliament on Monday. The amount includes interest and penalty. The GST investigation department has detected a total tax evasion of Rs 81.54 crore by crypto exchanges that include WazirX, Coin DCX, CoinSwitch Kuber, Buy Ucoin, UnoCoin and Flitpay, among other exchanges. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, minister of state (MoS) for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said 11 cases of GST evasion by cryptocurrency exchanges have been detected by central GST formations.

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Magnus is not invincible: Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Praggnanandhaa said just talking to the Indian chess wizard (Anand) boosts his confidence.

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Counterfeit tales. Don't buy a fake online!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Fighting fake brand peddlers. How the complex web of counterfeit goods threatens to trip e-commerce giants in the country.

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in pressure situations and the deductive mind to quickly gauge his opponent's weakness is the hallmark of a world class player, national coach GM M Shyam Sundar said on Tuesday.

Gaming to storm through your stress

Gaming to storm through your stress

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Abhik Sen explores Apple's Monument Valley 2 and Gameloft's Asphalt Street Storm Racing.

SEE: 14 YO shares piano lessons online

SEE: 14 YO shares piano lessons online

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Rediff reader Tejaswini tells us how her son Ojas kept himself engaged during the lockdown.

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

LS passes 22 legislations in 17 sittings lasting 44 hrs, RS met for 50 hrs

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha did not see a debate on the Manipur violence, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on it during their addresses on the no-confidence motion.

Indian GM Gujrathi stuns world champion Carlsen

Indian GM Gujrathi stuns world champion Carlsen

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Gujrathi won the match with black pieces as he exploited a tactical oversight from his famous opponent.

Donating online? Read the fine print

Donating online? Read the fine print

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Don't forget to scan the site for authenticity

Here's what Rahul said on Sacred Games row

Here's what Rahul said on Sacred Games row

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

'My father lived and died in the service of India. The views of a character on a fictional web series can never change that,' Rahul Gandhi said on Twitter.

Zuckerberg lauds India's entrepreneurial spirit

Zuckerberg lauds India's entrepreneurial spirit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Meta (formerly Facebook) founder Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said India's entrepreneurial spirit and massive scale is fuelling optimism about the future and the opportunities that the country presents. Speaking at Meta's Fuel for India 2021, Zuckerberg also said he is excited about the role that India will play in building the metaverse. Metaverse refers to a combination of multiple technologies, including virtual reality, augmented reality and video where users "live" within a digital universe.

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Singapore para-athlete barred after failing pre-Games doping test

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Singaporean para-athlete Mohammad Khairi Bin Ishak has been barred from competing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games after failing a doping test prior to the multi-sports event beginning, the Singapore team said on Saturday.

Over 6 hrs of office time is spent surfing online!

Over 6 hrs of office time is spent surfing online!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Are you idling away your time online when you should be working?

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

As of now Mobikwik has no plans to enter banking space

As of now Mobikwik has no plans to enter banking space

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'We are focused on playing on our strengths, which are technology, and building a large profitable business by working with banks as well as non-banks and NBFCs for loans.'

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Praggnanandhaa's mom steals the show at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Praggnanandhaa, who has reached the summit clash featuring legendary five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen, had none other than the iconic Gary Kasparov, acknowledging the Indian GM's mother's role

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Will Annamalai's 'DMK Files' Help BJP?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Will Annamalai's attacks on the DMK revert the anti-BJP feeling in Tamil Nadu, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

India-Pak clash fails to ignite spark. What went wrong?

India-Pak clash fails to ignite spark. What went wrong?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Empty stands not good advertisement for cricket's greatest rivalry

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Poll: Should India limit Internet access for teens?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The Malaysian government is considering curbing Internet use for teens between midnight and 6 am. Should India follow suit?

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

RR all-rounder under spotlight as Guwahati set to host two IPL matches

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

The Indian Premier League bandwagon is set to finally reach NorthEast as Guwahati gears up to host two IPL matches this season.

'Markets may experience turbulence'

'Markets may experience turbulence'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'...similar to the 2008 global financial crisis, the 2012 taper tantrum, or the 2018 midcap crash.' 'This could lead to a substantial decline in activity and revenues for the broking industry.' 'When this will happen is uncertain, but as brokers, we must be prepared for such a downturn.'

Real Life, a game like none before: Sri Sri, Jaggi

Real Life, a game like none before: Sri Sri, Jaggi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

'A small number of players like Sadhguru and Ravi Shankar claims to possess high wisdom attributes, allowing them to unplug from the game, like in The Matrix,' says Ashish Sharma.

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

How to stay secure as cybercrime runs rampant in India

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Like software-as-a-service (SaaS), CaaS has emerged as a well-orchestrated ecosystem for cybercriminals.

Virtual eco providing over a lakh jobs: Study

Virtual eco providing over a lakh jobs: Study

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Fast growing virtual online currencies and digital work worth $ 3 billion is providing real income opportunities to people in developing countries with more than 100,000 people in countries like China and India earning a living through online games and websites disseminating micro-tasks, a World Bank study says.

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta.

TOM Online buys 80.6% Indiagames pie for $17.73 mi

TOM Online buys 80.6% Indiagames pie for $17.73 mi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

TOM Online Inc, China's leading wireless Internet company, announced on Friday that it would buy an 80.6 per cent stake in Indiagames for $17.73 million in cash.

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

How COVID is changing the game plan for booksellers, publishers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

In the future, publishers will need to think of digital immersive marketing just like marketing a movie or show on Netflix is an immersive experience.