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Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Cochin varsity fest turns tragic, 4 students die in stampede

Cochin varsity fest turns tragic, 4 students die in stampede

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The tragedy occurred during the university's anniversary celebrations.

Two arrested for DU student's murder; victim's family alleges conspiracy

Two arrested for DU student's murder; victim's family alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The victim, Nikhil, was pursuing BA (Hons) in Political Science and was a resident of Paschim Vihar.

Hitch hiking claims girl's life in UP

Hitch hiking claims girl's life in UP

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

One girl lost her life and 3 of her classmates were injured after they jumped off a speeding vehicle in which they were being abducted.

Boys, girls shouldn't study together, says Geelani

Boys, girls shouldn't study together, says Geelani

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Criticising co-education in schools and colleges, hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Thursday said the Jammu and Kashmir government was promoting 'immoral activities' by keeping girls and boys shoulder to shoulder.

Shahid Kapoor to marry Delhi girl Mira Rajput?

Shahid Kapoor to marry Delhi girl Mira Rajput?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Mira Rajput, 23, is a student at Lady Shri Ram college.

Karnataka HC framed hijab issue in 4 question/answers

Karnataka HC framed hijab issue in 4 question/answers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court, which dismissed a batch of petitions by some Muslim girls from Udupi seeking permission to wear the hijab inside classrooms of educational institutions, framed the entire case in the form of four questions and answered them accordingly.

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Ex-BJP minister booked after girl alleging harassment goes missing

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Her father had lodged a complaint accusing Chinmayanand of sexually harassing her, a charge refuted by his lawyer who claimed it was a 'conspiracy' to blackmail him.

Sudha Singh not to run for UP anymore

Sudha Singh not to run for UP anymore

Rediff.com19 Dec 2010

Athelete Sudha Singh, who brought honours to India and Uttar Pradesh by bagging the Asiad Gold at Guangzhou, has decided not to run for her state anymore, thanks to state sports minister Ayodhya Prasad Pal.

No talking to boys, no Whatsapp, no birthdays: Chennai college's absurd rules for students

No talking to boys, no Whatsapp, no birthdays: Chennai college's absurd rules for students

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

"No celebrations like birthday, should not bring sweets to college, should not bring mobiles, should not have account in Facebook, WhatsApp and not to talk with boy students" were some of the restrictions mentioned in the alleged circular.

Only a quarter of young girls contribute to economy

Only a quarter of young girls contribute to economy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Data show 75 per cent of the girls in 2011 were those who did not contribute to any economic activity (termed as non-workers by Census) -- these could include students, those involved in household chores, beggars, or those not helping in even unpaid work in the family, etc.

Girls, don't make boyfriends, you'll be safe, says MP BJP MLA

Girls, don't make boyfriends, you'll be safe, says MP BJP MLA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Pannalal Shakya had questioned Virat Kohli's "patriotism" after he married actress Anushka Sharma in Italy.

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

We Danced Slowly; We Didn't Want A Heart Attack

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion.

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Hijab row: '50-50 fault with both sides'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'Definitely it is being orchestrated.' 'Political parties are indulging in it and trying to gain some points from communities and vote banks they depend upon for their political survival.'

Dutee reveals disturbing details of past ragging events

Dutee reveals disturbing details of past ragging events

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Odisha born Olympian Dutee Chand Sunday made a startling revelation by claiming that she had been a victim of ragging

Bombay HC finds no sexual intent in man holding minor's hand, grants bail

Bombay HC finds no sexual intent in man holding minor's hand, grants bail

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

The Nagpur bench of Bombay high court has granted anticipatory bail to a man accused of molesting a minor girl by holding her hand, saying the victim's statement indicated no "sexual intent".

Plea filed in SC against HC rejecting hijab in classrooms

Plea filed in SC against HC rejecting hijab in classrooms

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

A plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear the hijab inside the classroom saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith.

'Four women in their 60s followed me...'

'Four women in their 60s followed me...'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

'One told me there that she had been abused by her father when she was nine years old. The other when she was 12.' 'In all these years, they had not been able to confide about it to their mothers or even their husbands.'

How Life has CHANGED for Bihar's Bicycle Girl

How Life has CHANGED for Bihar's Bicycle Girl

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

'Thanks to monetary help from several people, we are comfortable and living with dignity.'

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Manipur victim's mom wants to see bodies of son, husband

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The mother of one of the girls who was stripped naked and paraded by a mob in Manipur wants capital punishment for the culprits and to see the remains of her son and husband who too died on that day.

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Gang barges into Karnataka hotel room, assaults interfaith couple

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

In a case of moral policing, a gang of six men allegedly barged into a hotel room and assaulted an interfaith couple during their stay in Hanagal Taluk of Haveri district, following which two of them have been arrested, police said on Thursday.

Chinmayanand case: Missing girl produced before SC

Chinmayanand case: Missing girl produced before SC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The SC said that the woman law student did not want to go to her home state Uttar Pradesh.

Fresh summons issued against Remo for threatening minor girl

Fresh summons issued against Remo for threatening minor girl

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

The Goa police on Monday issued fresh summons to singer Remo Fernandes and his son Jonah in connection with a case filed against the artist for allegedly threatening a minor girl who was hit by his son's car.

Now, girl commits suicide over Telangana

Now, girl commits suicide over Telangana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

In yet another case of suicide for the cause of Telangana, a 18-year-old girl student set herself ablaze in Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh tonight, police said.

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Ahead of the state assembly elections due this year-end, Baghel made as many as 15 announcements in his address during the state-level Independence Day function at the Police Parade ground in Raipur.

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

'Ameen Sayani was the Shahenshah of Melody'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

For four decades, his voice united millions of Indians for an hour every Wednesday as he brought Hindi cinema's greatest songs in an unparalleled radio broadcast.

Class 11 student held for hacking girl's Orkut account

Class 11 student held for hacking girl's Orkut account

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Patna Police arrested Manoj Singh (name changed) for hacking the Orkut account of a student of Patna Women's College.

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

As the police said they have a list of 8,000 accused and the drive will continue, women protested against the move in various districts saying they will face problems without livelihoods.

Asiad gold medallist ill-treated at sports event

Asiad gold medallist ill-treated at sports event

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Gold medallist at the Asian Games, Sudha Singh on Saturday felt deeply hurt at the treatment meted out to her at a sports function in Lucknow and said that she would never attend any function as a chief guest in Uttar Pradesh.

Every NEET paper accounted for, social media images fake, says NTA

Every NEET paper accounted for, social media images fake, says NTA

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Stressing that every question paper has been "accounted for", the NTA said that purported images of the question paper circulating on social media have no relation with the actual paper.

Sidhu woos Punjab women voters with cash allowances, free LPG

Sidhu woos Punjab women voters with cash allowances, free LPG

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

In a race to woo voters with freebies ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday promised Rs 2,000 per month for women homemakers if his party returns to power.

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Gone girls: A year on, world remembers #Bringbackourgirls

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

It has been a year since Islamic militant group Boko Haram abducted 276 teenage girls from their school dormitories in northeastern Nigeria.

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India claimed the team dressage gold in equestrian sport at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday, breaking a 41-year-old jinx at the continental event.

Stephen's principal's defence: Girl was unsure of sexual harassment complaint

Stephen's principal's defence: Girl was unsure of sexual harassment complaint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Amid allegations of attempts to hush up a molestation row in St Stephen's College, its principal Valson Thampu on Saturday said it was not for him but the victim to go to police.

1 dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

1 dead, 400 rescued as heavy rains flood several parts of Nagpur

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Heavy rains over a span of few hours flooded many parts of Nagpur city, following which more than 400 people, including 70 students from a school for the speech and hearing-impaired, were rescued, said Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

She quit a lucrative US job to help India's underprivileged girls

She quit a lucrative US job to help India's underprivileged girls

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Saima Hasan, founder and chief executive officer of Roshni Academy that works to empower girls from government schools in New Delhi and surrounding areas to achieve their full potential in college, jobs and life in general, tells P Rajendran what drew her to help poor girls.

No dress code issued for girls: UP government

No dress code issued for girls: UP government

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Following a hue and cry by social organisations and parents, the Uttar Pradesh government today said it had not imposed any ban on wearing of jeans by girls in colleges and those who have issued such orders would be dealt with strictly.

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Karnataka government on Thursday ordered that the students studying in schools managed by the minority welfare department schools in the state should not wear saffron scarves, hijab or any religious flags.

The new Iron Man is a Black girl!

The new Iron Man is a Black girl!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Civil War II sees Tony Stark hang up his boots, to be replaced by Riri Williams.