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HC raps Centre, Delhi govt over failure to implement Vishaka guidelines

HC raps Centre, Delhi govt over failure to implement Vishaka guidelines

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The Delhi high court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre and the city government over their failure to implement Vishaka guidelines on dealing with cases of sexual harassment against women in the aviation industry in New Delhi.

Box Office: Noor, Maatr get poor opening

Box Office: Noor, Maatr get poor opening

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Bollywood's Top 10 Qawwalis!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Bhar Do Jholi Meri is Salman's favourite song. Here's looking at other smashing qawwalis through time.

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Looking back at Shyam Benegal's mesmerising Mandi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Even after three decades, Mandi proves its lasting relevance and powerful impact on cinephile memory by inviting comparisons to Vidya Balan's Begum Jaan.

Sports Shorts: Pranati wins bronze at Asian Gymnastic

Sports Shorts: Pranati wins bronze at Asian Gymnastic

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Mohd Siraj: Journey from Rs 500 to Rs 2.6 cr

Mohd Siraj: Journey from Rs 500 to Rs 2.6 cr

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Mohammed Siraj has landed a Rs 2.6 crore deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad, thanks to a brilliant first class season that saw him get India 'A' and Rest of India call-ups.

In Lok Sabha speech, Modi taunts Congress, defends CAA

In Lok Sabha speech, Modi taunts Congress, defends CAA

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Replying to a debate on Motion of Thanks to the President's Address in Lok Sabha, Modi also attacked the Congress for its politics in the last seven decades, saying the party's politics of last 70 years has been such that no Congress leader can be self-sufficient.

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Pak says 1 killed in ceasefire violation by India, summons envoy

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Foreign Office spokesperson tweeted that India violated the ceasefire agreement in Tandar, Sabzkot, Khuiratta, Baron, Bagsar and Khanjar areas.

'Actors are mad'

'Actors are mad'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Shabana Azmi shows us a different side.

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Gymnast Pranati looks to emulate Dipa at CWG

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

Turning 23 on the day of the preliminary round, Pranati will look to make the finals and emulate Dipa Karmakar, who won a historic bronze in Glasgow four years ago.

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

India's Top 10 cash generating monuments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Check out which monuments make the most money for the government.

Eid peaceful, but festive buzz missing in Kashmir

Eid peaceful, but festive buzz missing in Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The mood was subdued with roads deserted across large swathes of the Valley, the silence broken only by police sirens and Indian Air Force helicopters hovering overhead.

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

'There were a lot of politics in the film industry'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Patcy N/ Rediff.com had spoken to Mubarak Begum back in 2011. We republish the interview.

BSF jawan, killed by terrorists, was eager to join his battalion

BSF jawan, killed by terrorists, was eager to join his battalion

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Rameez Ahmed Parray was the sole bread earner of the family.

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Do you recognise these filmi judges?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Here's looking back the Bollywood's judges over the years.

Panipat Review

Panipat Review

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Panipat has all the meat for a political drama meets war movie. But in Ashutosh Gowariker's failure to process its complexity, the material never rises beyond a mediocre hurray to the Maratha manoos,' says Sukanya Verma.

Vidya Balan: What My Movies Taught Me

Vidya Balan: What My Movies Taught Me

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

The doe-eyed actress shares the lessons she has learnt as an actress.

Why Bajirao Mastani has upset two families

Why Bajirao Mastani has upset two families

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Bajirao Mastani has ruffled quite a few feathers among the descendants of the Peshwa and his Muslim wife.

J-K: Woman dies of heart attack while fleeing during quake

J-K: Woman dies of heart attack while fleeing during quake

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Fresh tremors on Wednesday shook Bhaderwah belt of Doda district where a panic-stricken elderly woman died of a heart attack while fleeing from her home.

Kalam's family has quiet remembrance prayer

Kalam's family has quiet remembrance prayer

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

At President Kalam's Rameswaram home, his family hold a prayer ceremony of the eve of his first death anniversary.

Kalank review: You won't be able to look away. But...

Kalank review: You won't be able to look away. But...

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

... you won't feel anything either.

Box Office: Baywatch, Death in Gunj, Dear Maya fail

Box Office: Baywatch, Death in Gunj, Dear Maya fail

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

The hits and misses of the week.

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Meet the STARS of Article 15

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Sukanya Verma presents an appreciation post for the cast of this must-watch movie.

Burdwan blast case: Two fresh arrests made by NIA

Burdwan blast case: Two fresh arrests made by NIA

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

The National Investigation Agency has, in separate incidents, arrested two individuals in connection with the Burdwan blast case. The first arrest was that of Suzena Begum, wife of key accused Sahanur Alam and the second person arrested was Zia-ul-Haque, wanted for indoctrinating youth in sectarian ideology.

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

What Vidya Balan has in common with Shabana Azmi!

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Besides their terrific acting talent, of course!

Handwara firing: Girl denies molestation by army, one more youth dies in clashes

Handwara firing: Girl denies molestation by army, one more youth dies in clashes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

A woman, who was injured when security forces opened fire in Handwara town of north Kashmir to quell a stone-pelting mob, succumbed at a hospital in Srinagar on Wednesday.

PIX: Looking at Malaika Arora Khan's glamorous life!

PIX: Looking at Malaika Arora Khan's glamorous life!

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Happy birthday, Malaika!

Just what Bigg Boss winners are up to

Just what Bigg Boss winners are up to

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

What are Manveer Gurjar, Prince Narula, Urvashi Dholakia up to?

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Delhi HC bans 'hazardous' erickshaws from city roads

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The Delhi high court on Thursday directed the city government to stop erickshaws from plying on the roads of the national capital "as of now". "Stop it as of now," a bench of justices B D Ahmed and S Mridul said, while observing that "unregulated plying of vehicles on Delhi roads is prima facie a hazard to other traffic on road as well as the citizens".

UK parents told to take away passports of girls at terror risk

UK parents told to take away passports of girls at terror risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2015

Amid reports that three missing British Muslim schoolgirls may have crossed over to Syria to join Islamic State terrorists, parents in Britain are being asked to confiscate the passports of their children if they feel they were at a similar risk.

'Will any woman accept being called Anarkali?'

'Will any woman accept being called Anarkali?'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'My passion is dancing and music. What is wrong with that?'

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

'Quran does not encourage polygamy'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

'Due to lack of understanding or patriarchal misinterpretation, a common notion was generated that if you are a Muslim man you can marry four times.'

25 people die after charity drive turns deadly in Bangladesh

25 people die after charity drive turns deadly in Bangladesh

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

50 others were injured in the stampede that took place when hundreds of people stormed the home of a businessman in northern Bangladesh for a charity handout during the holy month of Ramzan.

Like the new poster of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story?

Like the new poster of MS Dhoni: The Untold Story?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

India to send Pak boy Ramzan home as 'return gift'

India to send Pak boy Ramzan home as 'return gift'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Ramzan is currently staying at a shelter home 'Umeed' run by non-governmental organisation 'Aarambh' in Bhopal.

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Bollywood's Diwali wishes!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

What the stars wanted, this Diwali.

10 ways to make heads turn this Navratri

10 ways to make heads turn this Navratri

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Follow these simple style tips and have all eyes just on you. Read on!

Mufti's family vacates CM's bungalow; raises eyebrows

Mufti's family vacates CM's bungalow; raises eyebrows

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Amid suspense over government formation, late Mufti Mohammad Sayeed's family has vacated the chief minister's official bungalow in Jammu, the winter capital of the state, leading to questions as to what his daughter and expected successor Mehbooba Mufti could be up to.

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Scotland Yard denies delay in action over runaway 'ISIS' schoolgirls

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Under fire over its slow reaction over three British schoolgirls who reportedly fled to Syria to join the Islamic State, Scotland Yard on Tuesday defended its actions, saying it began a probe as soon as facts were established.