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Over 6,000 citizens urge SC to revoke remission of Bilkis Bano convicts

Over 6,000 citizens, including grassroot workers and women and human rights activists, have urged the Supreme Court to revoke the remission of sentences for 11 men convicted of rape and murder......

Mumbai's Campa Cola residents fight the mighty BMC

Defiant Campa Cola residents on Friday thwarted attempts by municipal authorities to cut off essential supplies to the illegal flats, blocking their entry into the compound by locking up the gates......

No lessons learnt, Delhi still unsafe for its women

The brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old in Delhi exactly a year ago had led to massive public outcry with thousands of people pouring out on streets in rage forcing Parliament to enact a new......

Assam: Special women force deployed to curb eve-teasing

Eve-teasers better watch out in bustling Guwahati as a special women force of Assam Police called 'Virangana' (brave woman) has been deployed on the city streets to curb the growing trend of......

Two Delhi University students raped by three men

Two Delhi University students were allegedly raped by three men after being offered drinks laced with sedatives at a get-together in Alipur area in New Delhi. Two of the accused have been arrested......

Phulkari empowers women in Punjab

Just a few years ago, Jasbir Kaur (45) of Thuha village in Patiala district could not have dreamt of becoming economically independent at the age of 40. Today, as skilled embroiderers, she and many......

What's the real value of a Facebook 'like'?

How does one measure the value of a 'like' in terms of two specific metrics, brand affinity/preference and brand purchase intent/loyalty?S Swaminathan's insight. IMAGE: Branded content, which is......

Modern gods are failing

I attended a jan sunwai (peoples' court) on the issue of water, convened by the National Federation of Indian Women. Women came from over 15 states to report on the state of water in their region.......

'Aiyyaa is not a woman-centric film'

After doing 80 films down south, Malayalam actor Prithviraj is ready to take on Bollywood with his first Hindi film Aiyyaa, opposite Rani Mukerji. In this interview with Sonil Dedhia,......

Oprah Winfrey Show to end in 2011

The popular Oprah Winfrey Show will end in 2011 after airing for more than two decades, says the production house.Winfrey has been hosting the show since 1986.Although a spokesman for Winfrey''s......

'Jaane Kya Baat Hui is not my autobiography'

Shweta Tiwari made a mark on television as an actress. But it was her strained relationship with her estranged husband and Bigg Boss 2 finalist, Raja Chaudhary that really made her a household......

'8 is inoffensive to Islam'

An educated Muslim woman in New York decides to leave her husband and son to become the second wife of a traditional Muslim man and wear a veil. Eyebrows will surely be raised at the short film......

First Look: Kuch Koffee Hota Hai

Welcome back, gang. As Karan Johar prepares to return to the talkshow circuit -- and you, dear readers, continue to debate his ideal guest list -- everyone's waiting for Sunday, when K-Jo welcomes......

India celebrates Kashyap's historic gold, finishes fifth at CWG

Parupalli Kashyap brought the curtains down on India's campaign in the 20th Commonwealth Games to a thunderous applause, winning a historic gold in the men's singles badminton on......

IHF to merge with IWHF

In a move that may jeopardise the existence of Hockey India, the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) said it is in talks with IWHF to form a single body for the game and willing to follow government's......

Henin-Hardenne, Davenport march on

Former champions Justine Henin-Hardenne and Lindsay Davenport remained on course for a quarter-final showdown with lopsided second-round victories at the US Open on Thursday.Henin-Hardenne crushed......

Pak girls play soccer under wraps

Pakistani women will play their first ever national soccer championship from Friday under strictly segregated conditions to avoid offending religious and social sentiments in the conservative......

Billie Jean pleads with Wimbledon for equal money

Tennis champion and pioneer Billie Jean King pleaded on Thursday for Wimbledon officials to offer equal prize money for men and women. "It's just the right thing to do in the 21st century," King......

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