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Mamata govt to table bill proposing death for rapists today

Mamata govt to table bill proposing death for rapists today

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The Mamata Banerjee government will table the anti-rape bill in the West Bengal Assembly on Tuesday.

'Rekha And I Didn't Speak To Each Other For 20 Years'

'Rekha And I Didn't Speak To Each Other For 20 Years'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'Rekha and my wife were close friends, and my so-called cold war with Rekha was causing difficulties in my wife's friendship with her.' 'She patched us up for her own selfish reason.'

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

India's democratic dividend running out, points out new data

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The report highlights that India's population in 2036 is expected to be more feminine compared to the 2011 population, as reflected in the sex ratio which is projected to increase from 943 in 2011 to 952 by 2036, highlighting a positive trend in gender equality.

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

'Being A Star Is Selfish. Let's Work For The People'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'You changed me, you told me what to do, you have brought me into politics.' 'I will work tirelessly for you. It is in your fingers to support me.' 'My career peak I have left to be with you.' Superstar Vijay is the latest actor to enter politics, and his speech at his new party's first public meet on Sunday offers a glimpse into his worldview.

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Priyanka's Day Out With Hollywood

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Priyanka Chopra rubbed shoulders with Hollywood aristocracy when she co-hosted the Kering Foundation's Caring for Women dinner along with Julianne Moore and Kim Kardashian on September 9 in New York.

Sweeping changes in bill to amend Waqf law; new name, includes non-Muslims

Sweeping changes in bill to amend Waqf law; new name, includes non-Muslims

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

It provides for a broad-based composition of the Central Waqf Council and the State Waqf Boards and ensures the representation of Muslim women and non-Muslims in such bodies.

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Modi pays homage at memorials, including 'Good Maharaja Square', in Warsaw

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who arrived in Warsaw on the first leg of his two-nation visit during which he will also travel to Ukraine, paid his tributes at the memorials for the Valivade-Kolhapur camp and the Monument to the Battle of Monte Cassino in Warsaw.

Haryana records 67.90% voter turnout

Haryana records 67.90% voter turnout

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Haryana has recorded a voter turnout of 67.90 per cent with Ellenabad assembly seat in Sirsa district witnessing the highest polling percentage at over 80 per cent, according to the updated figures of the Election Commission on Sunday.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

The Pradeeps Of Pittsburgh Review: Unfunny

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

If a show about Gujaratis or Indians in the US had to be made, it could have been more authentic, sighs Deepa Gahlot.

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Earlier in the day, Divanshi reached the final by finishing fifth in qualification with a score of 577 over the precision and rapid-fire rounds of 30-shots each.

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.'

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

RG Kar fallout: Bengal assembly passes anti-rape bill

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

The draft legislation seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim's death or leave her in a vegetative state.

Shinde: Maharashtra elections likely to be held in November

Shinde: Maharashtra elections likely to be held in November

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the state assembly polls are expected to be held in the second week of November and seat-sharing among the ruling allies would be finalised in the next 8 to 10 days.

Myanmar refugees in Assam transit camp launch hunger strike

Myanmar refugees in Assam transit camp launch hunger strike

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The refugees launched their hunger strike since Monday evening and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has also been apprised of the situation, he added.

SC closes habeas corpus plea against Jaggi's foundation

SC closes habeas corpus plea against Jaggi's foundation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday closed the proceedings in a habeas corpus petition filed by a man who had alleged that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of spiritual leader Jaggi Vasudev's Isha Foundation at Coimbatore.

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Populist decision-making a threat to judicial independence: CJI

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

He further opined that though as public functionaries, courts were vested with the responsibility to give effect to equity, these judicial bodies were not directly in charge of the manner in which resources were to be distributed.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.

'Ladki Bahin Will Sink MVA Ship'

'Ladki Bahin Will Sink MVA Ship'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra is heavily banking upon a six to 10 per cent shift in voters -- mostly women -- in its favour to return to power with anywhere between 160 and 170 assembly seats, say four MLAs belonging to Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena.

Atishi retains 4 ministers, admits a new face

Atishi retains 4 ministers, admits a new face

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Mukesh Ahlawat will be the new face in the Delhi cabinet headed by Atishi, who will be sworn in as chief minister on September 21, and four ministers will be retained, the party said on Thursday.

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The casting of Marathi theatre and screen actors gives Manvat Murders its stamp of authenticity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Atishi's swearing-in as Delhi CM today to be a low-key affair

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Chief Minister-designate Atishi will be sworn in along with her new Council of ministers during a ceremony at the Raj Niwas on Saturday afternoon that will see Aam Aadmi Party form the government in Delhi for the fourth time in a row.

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

24K cops, drones to be deployed in Mumbai for Ganesh immersion

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

In view of the possible traffic snarls, as faithful throng roads in large numbers to witness the immersion processions, the city police will create a 'green corridor' for seamless movement of vehicles and connectivity between eastern and western suburbs, he said.

15 killed, 16 hurt after bus hits van on Agra-Aligarh NH in UP

15 killed, 16 hurt after bus hits van on Agra-Aligarh NH in UP

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Thirteen people have also been injured in the accident and admitted to a government hospital.

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

The Tribe Is Glamorous But Brutal

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The Kardashians serve as a blueprint for The Tribe's own journey, observes Shristi Sahoo.

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

167 dead in Wayanad landslides, 191 still missing; rescue ops continue

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The death toll in the devastating landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district rose to 167 on Wednesday, while 191 were missing even as the rescue teams intensified efforts to find survivors trapped under the debris on the second day of the search operations.

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Afghan sprinter makes bold statement at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Kimia Yousofi sends message for Afghan women with Paris performance

Husband calling wife 'parasite' insult to entire womankind: HC

Husband calling wife 'parasite' insult to entire womankind: HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The petitioner husband, who was stated to have abandoned his wife and children and was living with another woman, was ordered by the trial court to pay Rs 30,000 per month as maintenance to his wife, along with Rs 5 lakh towards the "injuries" sustained by her, including mental torture, depression and emotional distress.

Only 6.7% court infra at district level female-friendly: CJI

Only 6.7% court infra at district level female-friendly: CJI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

Chandrachud said it should be ensured that courts provide safe and accommodating environment for all members of the society.

7th top Hezbollah leader killed as Israel bombs Beirut, strikes Houthis too

7th top Hezbollah leader killed as Israel bombs Beirut, strikes Houthis too

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

A day after killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an airstrike in Beirut, Israel conducted widespread strikes in Lebanon on Sunday, killing over 100 people. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) also launched airstrikes on military targets in Yemen, specifically targeting Houthi-controlled sites, including power plants and a seaport.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.

Police complaint against Tathagata over 'women and money' remark

Police complaint against Tathagata over 'women and money' remark

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

A Kolkata lawyer has filed separate complaints with the city police and the state Women's Commission seeking investigation into senior BJP leader Tathagata Roy's claim of use of "women and money" by some leaders of his own party in the West Bengal assembly elections.

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Child porn: SC nudges Parliament to amend POCSO Act

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday suggested that Parliament should seriously consider bringing an amendment to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for substituting the term 'child pornography' with 'child sexual exploitative and abuse material' with a view to reflect more accurately the reality of such offences.

South Korea wins gold in Archery Mixed Team event

South Korea wins gold in Archery Mixed Team event

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

South Korea's mixed archery pair of Lim Si-hyeon and Kim Woo-jin swept the floor 6-0 with their German opponents to take the gold medal and retain their title at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

'Not for a particular community': SC on bulldozer action

'Not for a particular community': SC on bulldozer action

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will lay down guidelines for all citizens and not for any particular community on the issue of demolition of properties.

Women fill streets across Bengal in midnight stir against doctor's murder

Women fill streets across Bengal in midnight stir against doctor's murder

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Responding to the 'Women, Reclaim the Night' call given on social media by commoners, college students, home-makers and employees of offices will congregate in key thoroughfares in small towns and big cities, including in various parts of Kolkata.

How Shriya, Sobhita celebrated National Handloom Day

How Shriya, Sobhita celebrated National Handloom Day

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

They saluted 'the hands that weave timeless stories'.

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

The IOC last year stripped the IBA of its status as boxing's governing body over governance issues, and took charge of the Paris 2024 boxing competition itself, but now finds itself at the centre of a row.

'Yet to receive a reply': Mamata writes to Modi again

'Yet to receive a reply': Mamata writes to Modi again

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Banerjee had on Wednesday said an amendment to existing laws will be passed in the state assembly next week to ensure capital punishment to convicted rapists.