News for '-young-girls'

Stampede at Atif Aslam's Lahore concert; 3 girls dead

Stampede at Atif Aslam's Lahore concert; 3 girls dead

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

At least three young girls were killed and dozens more injured in a stampede after a concert by singer Atif Aslam at an arts complex in Lahore on Monday, officials said.

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?

Animals created by our rulers now feed on our children's blood!

Animals created by our rulers now feed on our children's blood!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

'This is murder and criminality of the worst form which is beyond human beings, but people still think that these murderers, known as the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan are human beings,' says Mohammad Tahseen from Lahore.

Family beat up couple; girl succumbs to injuries

Family beat up couple; girl succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

A young girl was brutally beaten to death, while her boyfriend is struggling for survival after being attacked in the name of 'family honour' in Soran village of Muzaffarnagar district near Lucknow.

'It's high time I come out of my inhibitions'

'It's high time I come out of my inhibitions'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'Today, a four-year-old child knows how to go on YouTube and see everything.' 'What are you going to control and what are you going to tell them? Nothing.' 'This is the generation we are living in.'

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Padma Lakshmi's struggle with skin colour is real

Rediff.com2 May 2018

The model turned author has never shied away from talking about her daily struggles.

BSP MLA gets life term for student's murder

BSP MLA gets life term for student's murder

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Bahujan Samaj Party Member of Legislative Assembly and former Uttar Pradesh minister Anand Sen was on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment for his involvement in the abduction and murder of a young girl in Faizabad nearly three years ago.Sen's driver Vijay and a close friend Seema Azad were also awarded life imprisonment for being involved in the murder. The sentence was announced by a special trial court presided by Judge Matambar Singh.

Your chance to be a calendar girl

Your chance to be a calendar girl

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

You could be one of the Trendsetting Twelve to feature in the 2016 Calendar!

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

PIX: India breaks into applause for heroes fighting Covid

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

From children to the elderly, common people to VIPs, all came out in balconies, lawns and terrace of their homes as the clock struck five, following an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to show gratitude to doctors, paramedics, police and other personnel associated with essential services when the country was observing an unprecedented 'Janta Curfew' on Sunday to check the spread of the virus.

The tale of an infantry spouse

The tale of an infantry spouse

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

I started my life as an infantry spouse way back in 1984. I was a young girl with stars in my eyes and a spring in my walk. Life seemed beautiful, to say the least. I looked forward to happy matrimony and togetherness. But destiny had some other plans.

Making the most of college: A teacher writes

Making the most of college: A teacher writes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Manju Nichani, Principal and honorary Director of K C College of Management Studies, Mumbai, writes to students on how to tackle freshman year in college.

Review: Manushya Mrugam is juvenile

Review: Manushya Mrugam is juvenile

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Manushya Mrugam, is dominated by Babu Raj but is an average film with plenty of lecherous characters.

First Look: Mammootty's next, Doubles

First Look: Mammootty's next, Doubles

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

The film, costarring Nadia Moidu, is ready for release.

The most moving images from 'Black Lives Matter' protests

The most moving images from 'Black Lives Matter' protests

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The death of George Floyd -- a 46-year-old Black man -- on May 25 in Minneapolis, United States as he was being detained by four police officers sparked fury across the United States, but has also proven to be the catalyst for anti-racism movements around the world. The killing has spurred millions of people into taking action, with protesters filling the streets and taking to social media. Agora, a photography app company that compiles photographs submitted by its users -- both amateur and professional -- and that runs photography awards to showcase the best submissions has released a series of images taken during the Black Lives Matter movement as part of the company's own #StopRacism campaign.

Daredevil dangling his fiance over cliff isn't quite what it seems

Daredevil dangling his fiance over cliff isn't quite what it seems

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

A woman appears to risk her life to capture a breathtaking engagement photo, however the incredible snap is actually just an optical illusion.

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Look out for Major Sheena on Republic Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'I chose the army over glamour,' says Major Sheena, who feels no other profession elicits the kind of respect like the army does.

6 tips to deal with social media stress

6 tips to deal with social media stress

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Any and every message on any chat interface does not require your response. Think whether it has any value and discard the rest to feel in control about what you read and respond to.

What makes Salman Khan a phenomenon

What makes Salman Khan a phenomenon

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

From being written-off by critics to bouncing back with a bang, this Bollywood wild-child has seen it all. Sonil Dedhia tries to figure out the Salman Khan phenomenon

The world celebrates Christmas!

The world celebrates Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

The world celebrates Christmas with great vigour and joy!

PHOTOS: Serena consoles Ukrainian teen after win

PHOTOS: Serena consoles Ukrainian teen after win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Serena Williams powered into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Dayana Yastremska then consoled the Ukrainian teenager after leaving her in tears.

'Yoga does not belong to any religion'

'Yoga does not belong to any religion'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Yoga is a spiritual practice of self-improvement and bringing an individual closer to God, instructor Becky Crigger tells Arthur J Pais

INSPIRING! He's teaching India's women to be safe

INSPIRING! He's teaching India's women to be safe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Abhishek Yadav holds a Limca record for training 5,700 girls in self-defence techniques in Kunda, Pratapgarh and other places in Uttar Pradesh.

What kind of rage drives a boy to hit a girl with an axe?

What kind of rage drives a boy to hit a girl with an axe?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Is one-sided love a personal crisis so great that it cannot be dealt with? How can women protect themselves from such incidents? How can we make our classrooms safe from such horrors? Share your thoughts

The women of Chennai's Shaheen Bagh

The women of Chennai's Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'You know the difference between being brought up by a mother and a step-mother?' 'As long as Amma was there we had nothing to fear. Now the step-mother is there and we are on the streets.'

11 common relationship mistakes

11 common relationship mistakes

Rediff.com28 Jun 2011

Here's a list, check which of these is your nemesis and find out how to deal with it.

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Indian-American Ghazala Hashmi, a former community college professor, created history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Virginia State Senate.

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ultimately, whether the UP ordinance is struck down by the courts or not, it will be the courage of young Hindu and Muslim women and men that will act as a foil to the UP police-cum-mobs who will be out to get them.

Miss World not upset over Tharoor's quip

Miss World not upset over Tharoor's quip

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

The former minister's attempt to attack the Centre over demonetisation using Manushi's surname did not go down well with the social media.

Want to wear a Malala scarf?

Want to wear a Malala scarf?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The Nobel Peace Prize winner has created a line of scarves to benefit her foundation that aims to empower girls through education.

PIX: Aamir Khan, Kiran host special screening of After My Garden Grows

PIX: Aamir Khan, Kiran host special screening of After My Garden Grows

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A look at the pictures.

Excerpt: 'Chandan... make love to me today'

Excerpt: 'Chandan... make love to me today'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

An excerpt from former journalist and award-winning television scriptwriter Gajra Kottary's debut novel, Broken Melodies.

Govt pitches in to help Valley residents celebrate Eid

Govt pitches in to help Valley residents celebrate Eid

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Banks, ATMs and quite a few markets were kept open on Sunday while 2.5 lakh sacrificial goats have been made available in the Kashmir valley to help citizens celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with traditional fervour.

Delhi student murder: Police close in on killer

Delhi student murder: Police close in on killer

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Two days after 20-year-old Radhika Tanwar was shot dead outside her college in Delhi, the police are trying to ascertain the identity of the killer, reports Sahim Salim

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Both films aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences, with Tangled having a special appeal to young girls and women.

Guru convicted for molestation in US goes missing

Guru convicted for molestation in US goes missing

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

In a statement, Hays County Sheriff's office said it was on the lookout for Prakashanand Saraswati, known to his devotees as Shree Swamiji and is head of the 200-acre Hindu ashram in Texas, after the arrest warrant was issued against him.

Swamy convicted of molestation in US

Swamy convicted of molestation in US

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

The girls, many of whose family members serve at the ashram 'Barsana Dham' -- a 200-acre Hindu ashram located in Austin in the US state of Texas -- alleged that they were molested by Prakashanand Saraswati, who is known to his devotees as Shree Swamiji, when they grew up there in the mid-1990s.

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

After Bihar, another shelter home horror unearthed in UP's Deoria

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

The activities at the shelter home came to the fore when a girl managed to flee from there.

Obamas given traditional welcome at ITC Maurya

Obamas given traditional welcome at ITC Maurya

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Two young girls attired in a lehenga and a Bengali saree welcomed United States first couple Barack Obama and Michelle on Sunday to the ITC Maurya in New Delhi where they will be staying for the next two days.

Pix: Emma Watson, the Style Icon

Pix: Emma Watson, the Style Icon

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Finally, Indian Idol gets long-awaited elimination

Finally, Indian Idol gets long-awaited elimination

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

This week, Tia Kar was asked to leave.