News for 'All India Progressive Women's Association'

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Activists question cops, govt on Hyderabad encounter

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The encounter is an attempt by authorities to distract people from the government's failures to safeguard women's rights, the activists said.

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said nothing much happened during his meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar in Pune last week.

'Women in Punjab were fed up with Congress, Akalis'

'Women in Punjab were fed up with Congress, Akalis'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'The 10% increase in women voters was a determined bloc of voters.' 'They were willing to try this third party, specially because it seemed it had done something in Delhi.'

'Hathras victim robbed of dignity even in death'

'Hathras victim robbed of dignity even in death'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Her body was cremated in the early hours of Wednesday, with her family alleging the local police forced them to conduct the last rites in the dead of the night.

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

ICC launches women's T20I rankings: Find out where India stands

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

India are placed fifth while three-time champions Australia lead the 46-team table as the International Cricket Council (ICC), on Friday, launched global Women's T20I Team Rankings.

Deepfake video of me doing garba: Modi flags concern at media meet

Deepfake video of me doing garba: Modi flags concern at media meet

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged the use of artificial intelligence for creating deepfakes saying this can lead to a big crisis, as he urged the media to spread awareness about its misuse and impact to educate people.

Tejpal verdict: 'Judicial system lets down another woman'

Tejpal verdict: 'Judicial system lets down another woman'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"The hell of being yanked around by police, courts, repeatedly to Goa. The hell of having this case tied to her neck like an albatross. The hell of systematic slander campaigns against her by TT (Tarun Tejpal) and Friends. Her integrity being smeared in court and in social parties," Krishnan said in another tweet.

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Where You Can Watch Shyam Benegal's Best Films

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

As Shyam Benegal turns 89 on December 14, Subhash K Jha takes a look at 10 of his best films and tells you where you can watch them.

2-day nationwide trade union strike from March 28

2-day nationwide trade union strike from March 28

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

A joint forum of central trade unions has given a call for a nationwide strike on March 28 and 29, to protest against government policies affecting workers, farmers, and people. The Joint Platform of central trade unions held a meeting in Delhi on March 22, 2022, to take stock of the preparations in various states and sectors for the proposed two-day all India strike on 28-29 March 2022 against "the anti-worker, anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-national policies" of the central government, a statement said. The statement said that roadways, transport workers and electricity workers have decided to join the strike in spite of the impending threat of ESMA (Haryana and Chandigarh, respectively). Financial sectors, including banking and insurance, are joining the strike, it stated.

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Walls of hatred erected in name of religion: Naseeruddin Shah

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

"Is this where our country is headed? Had we dreamt of a country where there was no space for dissent, where only the rich and powerful are heard and where the poorest and most vulnerable are oppressed? Where there once was law, there is now only darkness," he said in the video in Urdu.

Rajya Sabha MPs Get Older, Richer

Rajya Sabha MPs Get Older, Richer

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The richest Rajya Sabha MPs have gotten significantly richer -- to nearly quadruple from around Rs 20 crore in 2013 to nearly Rs 80 crore in 2022.

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Delhi court throws out M J Akbar's defamation case against Ramani

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Declaring that the right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right of life and dignity, a Delhi court on Wednesday threw out former Union minister and editor M J Akbar's criminal defamation suit against journalist Priya Ramani who has accused him of sexual harassment.

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

'Destroy Sanatan Dharma': Udhayanidhi Stalin sparks major political row

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Alleging that Sanatana Dharma is against equality and social justice, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin has said it should be eradicated.

DMK is dengue-malaria-mosquito, should be eradicated, says TN BJP

DMK is dengue-malaria-mosquito, should be eradicated, says TN BJP

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Stoutly defending Sanatan Dharma, Tamil Nadu BJP President K Annamalai on Thursday dubbed the ruling DMK a casteist party that must be decimated, and questioned its track record on Dalit empowerment.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

India handed tough draw in Sudirman Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

India have been drawn with top seeds and defending champions China, Thailand and hosts Finland for the upcoming Sudirman Cup badminton tournament, making it a tough Group A for the side to negotiate.

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Has Udhayanidhi Shot INDIA Alliance in the Foot?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

Udayanidhi has handed over to the BJP one real issue to draw the line between it and the INDIA alliance, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Trade unions call nationwide general strike on Nov 26

Trade unions call nationwide general strike on Nov 26

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Ten central trade unions on Tuesday said they are going ahead with their planned nationwide general strike on November 26 and also announced their support to a two-day farmers' agitation next week. The meeting of the Joint Platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) and Sectoral Independent Federations and Associations was held virtually on November 16, 2020. Unions expressed satisfaction over the tremendous response being received from workers and the people at large throughout the country to the ongoing campaign for the countrywide general strike on November 26, 2020, a joint forum statement said.

'Plan is to generate money and plough it back into the game'

'Plan is to generate money and plough it back into the game'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

IPL: TV remains relevant but be more takers for digital medium

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

'Chronology samajhiye': Amit Shah on Pegasus scandal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

In a hard-hitting statement, Shah said that the report about the alleged snooping has been amplified by a few whose only aim is to do whatever is possible to humiliate India at the world stage.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

10 concerns raised against triple talaq bill

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Women activists urged the government to withdraw the Bill from consideration in the Rajya Sabha, and review the fundamental flaws pending broad-based community consultations.

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

NIA raids suspected IS operative's Srinagar house over Kerala module links

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The official said digital devices seized from the house during the search are being examined and further investigations are in progress.

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

#SavitriShaming and how drinking harms women

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Rather than shaming Indian women (and men) who don't want to drink, through peer pressure and barbs, let's consider respecting their, perhaps more sensible, choices instead, says Sankrant Sanu.

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

'Uber driver was aggressive, language was violent'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Bappadittya Sarkar, who was taken to a Mumbai police station by his cab driver after the latter overheard his phone conservation about an anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest, said the language symbolises whatever is going on in the country.

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

BWF World Championships: Lakshya advances, Praneeth ousted

BWF World Championships: Lakshya advances, Praneeth ousted

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

It was yet another forgettable outing in Tokyo for Praneeth, following his struggles at last year's Olympic Games where he participated without a proper coach or physio to eventually bow out early.

Siddharth stuns sixth seed Sheng in Odisha Open

Siddharth stuns sixth seed Sheng in Odisha Open

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Tasnim Mir, who earlier this month became the first Indian to claim world number one status in the U-19 category, beat Keyura Mopati 13-21, 21-14, 21-19 to set up a second round clash against Malvika Bansod.

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Dravid to replace Shastri as India coach after T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Rahul Dravid is seen as the front-runner to take over as India head coach if Ravi Shastri decides to exit after the T20 World Cup.

Women outnumber men at entry-level technology jobs

Women outnumber men at entry-level technology jobs

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

The report is based on a joint survey by Nasscom and the PricewaterhouseCoopers.

'India needs 6 carriers like the Vikrant'

'India needs 6 carriers like the Vikrant'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'... To ensure that the vast Indian Ocean Region remain peaceful.'

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

LS passes triple talaq bill, Oppn stages walkout

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

The Opposition, which had been demanding that the bill be referred to a 'joint select committee', staged a walkout when its demand was rejected by the government.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

AITA plans camp for India's top tennis players in Delhi

AITA plans camp for India's top tennis players in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The All India Tennis Association has decided to invite India's top players for a training camp at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association in New Delhi with an aim to provide a platform for their return to competitive action from next year.

10 things working women must know!

10 things working women must know!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Sudha Menon, author of the recently released Devi, Diva Or She-Devil: The Smart Career Woman's Survival Guide, tells women how to get their due at work.

India's women can't live in constant fear, Mr Prime Minister

India's women can't live in constant fear, Mr Prime Minister

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Enrich a woman and you can enrich a nation. Hurt women, deny women equitable rights, and a nation's death sentence will soon commence, says Dr Krishan Jeyarajasingham.

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

'Only when women are empowered will societies reach full potential'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

In her keynote address at the 8th annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit, she said that despite the soaring rate of female entrepreneurs, women still face steep obstacles to starting, owning, and growing their businesses.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Google, Tata Trusts roll out bicycles to teach internet to rural women

Google, Tata Trusts roll out bicycles to teach internet to rural women

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Target is to train about five lakh Indian women in next 18 months