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Jaipur man held for raping minor daughters for over 5 years

Jaipur man held for raping minor daughters for over 5 years

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

A man was arrested and sent to jail in Jaipur on Thursday for alleged sexual abuse, including rape, of his two minor daughters over five years, a senior police official said.

2 inmates of Patna state-run shelter home die mysteriously

2 inmates of Patna state-run shelter home die mysteriously

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The shelter home came into news when it was recently reported that four of its inmates had tried to run away.

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

12 RARE Lata Mangeshkar songs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

We continue celebrating Lataji's birthday, as Subhash K Jha picks 12 unknown but exquisite Lata songs

'If we heroines looked so beautiful on screen..'

'If we heroines looked so beautiful on screen..'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

'...It was because Lataji sang for us.'

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

5 Films That Never Got Their Due

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

There are so many female-oriented movies, from Mother India to Arth to Pink. But there are some absolute gems that never got their due.

Facebook launches suicide prevention tools in India

Facebook launches suicide prevention tools in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

With the help of these new tools, if someone posts something on Facebook that makes a user concerned about the person's well-being, they can reach out to the person directly and can also report the post to the US-based firm

Feeling depressed? Call these numbers

Feeling depressed? Call these numbers

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

Students, parents and other persons in distress, can call and and seek help from counsellors at the following helplines.

Why this police officer got a US award

Why this police officer got a US award

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat has thrice been honoured by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for his unusual efforts in community policing and welfare. The only Indian police officer to be honoured thus.

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

UP's free-housing mess a national warning

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

With nearly a million identified slums, UP urgently requires housing for the poor

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

World Suicide Day: Let them know you are there

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Compassion and concern from family and friends can help prevent the suicide of a loved one.

Meet the Latecomers of Bollywood!

Meet the Latecomers of Bollywood!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

It's never too late to start your career in Bollywood.