News for '-kartika'

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

9 killed in stampede at Andhra Pradesh temple on Ekadashi

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The public thought that something was falling and panicked. They fell from a height of about six feet. Since the collapse was from a height of six feet, one person fell on another, and that led to the incident, he added.

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to.

Shiddat review

Shiddat review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

What should be a cautionary tale on choosing your one-night stands with care becomes another lousy attempt to rehash the Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge formula by cooking up one implausible scenario after another, notes Sukanya Verma.

115 plastic cups, 25 bags and more found inside dead whale in Indonesia

115 plastic cups, 25 bags and more found inside dead whale in Indonesia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Researchers from wildlife conservation group World Wildlife Fund and the park's conservation academy found about 5.9 kg of plastic waste in the animal's stomach.

Malaysia court upholds punishment for model

Malaysia court upholds punishment for model

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The whipping sentence of former Malaysian model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno has been upheld by the Kuantan Syariah High Court Appeals Panel. 32-year old Kartika was sentenced to six strokes of the rotan and a fine of 5,000 ringgits for drinking beer in a local bar.

Malaysian model to be caned for drinking beer

Malaysian model to be caned for drinking beer

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

A part-time Muslim model, sentenced to six strokes of cane for consuming alcohol, will become the first woman in Malaysia to be administered the punishment next week. An arrest warrant has been issued by a Shariah court against Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno, 32, who was caught drinking alcohol during a raid at a hotel. Kartika, who pleaded guilty to consuming beer in public, will be held for a week from Monday in a women's prison and will be released after the punishment.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Sumatran Tiger cubs make public debut at Sydney zoo

Sumatran Tiger cubs make public debut at Sydney zoo

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

It was a moment of awe and pride when three rare Sumatran tiger cubs ventured into the public's view for the first time on Friday at the Tarong zoo in Sydney. Zookeepers called the moment a "wonderful success" for the future of the critically endangered species.

Malaysia defers caning of model who drank publicly

Malaysia defers caning of model who drank publicly

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Amid furore over sentencing a Muslim woman model to caning for drinking beer in public, an Islamic court in Malaysia on Tuesday said it would review the "harsh" ruling, a move that came after a nudge by the country's premier.

Saina goes down in qualifiers

Saina goes down in qualifiers

Rediff.com30 May 2006

The Indian teenager was beaten by Yuan Kartika of Indonesia in her second qualifying match at the Indonesia Open badminton championships.

'For Me, Love Is...'

'For Me, Love Is...'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

'In this day and age when love is just a swipe away, Shiddat talks about love in its purest, most honest form.'

India's first women's Frisbee team dares to dream

India's first women's Frisbee team dares to dream

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

India's first women's frisbee team is up for the challenge as the World Ultimate and Guts Championship beckons.

Cash crisis hits Asia's largest cattle fair

Cash crisis hits Asia's largest cattle fair

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Demonetisation makes its presence felt at the Sonepur cattle fair.

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India, Indonesia ties elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 2 countries signed 15 agreements including one on defence cooperation after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held 'productive discussions' with President Joko Widodo.