News for '-aurat'

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Everyday Heroine: 'Akeli Aurat Ko Duniya Kamzor Samajhti Hai'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai-based caretaker Suchita Sawant tells us how she raised her son, funded his education and continues to support herself financially and brings smiles and comfort in the lives of several elderly and helpless patients.

10 Hard Hitting Movies On Rape

10 Hard Hitting Movies On Rape

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

As Assi gets ready for release this week, Deepa Gahlot lists 10 films that deal with rape in different ways.

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Review: AVOID!!!

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Review: AVOID!!!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

This turgid drama, solely designed to titillate male audiences, move from one hare-brained scene after another with intermittent over-acting, ear-splitting background music, and over-the-top dialoguebaazi, sighs Mayur Sanap.

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

'We are not pointing a finger at any community'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I don't know what people will say, but as a liberal Muslim, I can say that I had no problems with the viewpoint of the film. Because we are not maligning any community, if we were I wouldn't have done this film...'

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Every IPL ticket you buy helps women in Rajasthan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

The Rajasthan Royals have launched a special 'Pink Promise' campaign to celebrate International Women's Day, featuring an all-pink jersey for their match against Mumbai Indians.

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

'Insaniyat Zindabad: If I Die Saving Them, So Be It'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

'I will do it again. I am ready to put my life in danger a second time. This is my land, this is my responsibility'

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Take The Karan Arjun Quiz

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out how much you know about the Salman Khan-Shah Rukh Khan starrer.

'Of course Modi does not like dehati aurat'

'Of course Modi does not like dehati aurat'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Slamming Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader's attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the purported dehati aurat (village woman) remark shows that he does not like village women and likened him to a "parrot" who makes utterances without verifying facts.

#PinkPromise: Rajasthan Royals celebrate women

#PinkPromise: Rajasthan Royals celebrate women

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Royals step onto the field this IPL season not just in their iconic colours.ddddddddddds

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

The Real Star Of Lapatta Ladies

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'There's a very strong feeling of sisterhood that I feel is missing in Indian households.' 'I genuinely advocate the feeling of sisterhood because I feel that some of the strongest bonds, friendships and support groups could be our immediate relatives.'

Insulting a woman wouldn't amount to outraging her modesty: HC

Insulting a woman wouldn't amount to outraging her modesty: HC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Insulting a woman or being rude to her and not behaving in a chivalrous manner will not amount to outraging the modesty of a woman, the Delhi High Court has held while setting aside an order putting a man on trial for calling a woman gandi aurat.

'K Vishwanathji lived for his cinema'

'K Vishwanathji lived for his cinema'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

'Everything I know about acting and direction I learnt from him.'

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Slapped 7-8 times, kicked in chest, stomach: Swati Maliwal In FIR

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The details of the alleged assault on Maliwal, which took place at Kejriwal's official residence on Monday, emerged on Friday as the Rajya Sabha MP appeared before a magistrate to record her statement in the case.

Slay Queen Trinetra Haldar

Slay Queen Trinetra Haldar

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'Put on that goddamn dress, pick up your crown, and strut like the queen you are'.

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Heeramandi Review: Romance, Revenge, Rebellion

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Heeramandi, a passion project that took off after years in development and planning, mirrors Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film-making's finest and frustrating features, observes Sukanya Verma.

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Take This Bollywood Quiz!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Jawan Review: SRK Shows Who's Baap!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Jawan springs a real surprise when it boldly and directly points fingers at the ineffective government and appeals to recognise the power of the finger and vote. Six months before the next general Indian election, this is no coincidence, observes Sukanya Verma.

Bigg Boss 16: Why Sajid Needs To Be Punished!

Bigg Boss 16: Why Sajid Needs To Be Punished!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Sajid Khan has never been grilled for his behaviour and it's becoming more and move evident that the makers are favouring him on the show.

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Delhites..How To Spend The G20 Weekend

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Dahaad Review: Sonakshi Packs A Punch

Rediff.com12 May 2023

For those who believed in her talent since Lootera, Dahaad is a truly rewarding experience, observes Sukanya Verma.

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

The BOLLYWOOD QUIZ CHALLENGE!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Quiz Time: In which film was Raj Kapoor a clapper boy?

Quiz Time: In which film was Raj Kapoor a clapper boy?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Muslim gymnast criticised for wearing 'revealing' leotard

Muslim gymnast criticised for wearing 'revealing' leotard

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Muslim gymnast, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, of Malaysia was criticised for wearing revealing leotard.

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

What BJP's Gujarat Win Proves

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

What these elections prove beyond any doubt (if ever there was one) that Modi's hold over public mind and Shah's mastery of election management are unparalleled. It doesn't seem likely that they will be matched any time soon in the Indian political scene, reaffirms Shreekant Sambrani.

Why Prem Granth deserved better

Why Prem Granth deserved better

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Rajiv Kapoor was the true inheritor of his father Raj Kapoor's mantle, especially in the use of music and songs, feels Subhash K Jha.

6 Sunil Dutt Films You Must See

6 Sunil Dutt Films You Must See

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Among Hindi cinema's leading men of the last century, Sunil Dutt, who passed away 16 years ago on May 25, did not hesitate in doing women-oriented films which addressed the issues of their upliftment, empowerment and equality.

10 Women We Love

10 Women We Love

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Sukanya Verma lists her favourite women on Women's Day.

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rafisaab's 5 MOST ROMANTIC SONGS

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Subhash K Jha lists the inimitable Mohammad Rafi's five most enduring romantic songs.

5 reasons why Giriraj Singh should SHUT UP

5 reasons why Giriraj Singh should SHUT UP

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Times when the 62-year-old BJP MP from Nawada has triggered a row with his highly-volatile remarks.

Activist moves NCW over Bhati's comments against Durga Shakti

Activist moves NCW over Bhati's comments against Durga Shakti

Rediff.com3 Aug 2013

Taking strong objection to alleged improper comments made by Samajwadi Party leader Narinder Bhati against suspended Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Shakti Nagpal, social activist Nutan Thakur today filed a complaint with the National Commission for Women against the UP Agro chairman.

Did Sharif refer to the PM as 'village woman'?

Did Sharif refer to the PM as 'village woman'?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

A major controversy erupted on Sunday over Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif purportedly calling his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh a "village woman" with Narendra Modi terming it as the "biggest insult" of the prime minister.

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.

Bulbbul review

Bulbbul review

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Stunning looking, Bulbbul keeps the scares to a minimum, observes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

'These people tortured me'

'These people tortured me'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

'Rubina has created an image of being this sanskari contestant, but she is totally opposite of what is shown on TV.'

Bollywood: Zero wthout hero?

Bollywood: Zero wthout hero?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

What is it about women-oriented movies? Why do they -- more often than not, that is -- end up as box-office duds? Tell Us!

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

The REBELLIOUS rang of romance in Silsila

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Silsila didn't work. But its roaring rang of romance continues to colour every single Holi. Sukanya Verma revisits this classic.

Review: Rangoon is a grand hotchpotch!

Review: Rangoon is a grand hotchpotch!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Rangoon is too fuzzy and half-hearted, feels Sukanya Verma.

Hasmukh review

Hasmukh review

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Hasmukh just doesn't make you laugh and that's its biggest tragedy, complains Moumita Bhattacharjee.

NCW takes cognisance of complaint against Bhati against Durga

NCW takes cognisance of complaint against Bhati against Durga

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The National commission for Women has taken cognisance of the complaint made against Samajwadi Party leader Narendra Bhati for his alleged improper comments on Indian Administrative Service officer Durga Nagpal.