News for 'Life and Personal Liberty'

Trump defends Putin and gets slammed for it

Trump defends Putin and gets slammed for it

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

A large number of people worldwide have lost their lives because of America's mistakes, President Donald Trump has said as he defended his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin by equating his actions with those of the US government.

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

During the hearing, which went for over two hours, the woman said she wanted to go with her husband Shafin Jahan.

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

US report says media critical of government in India harassed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

The report mentioned the Central Bureau of Investigation raid on NDTV, exit of Bobby Ghosh as the editor of Hindustan Times and arrest of cartoonist G Bala.

The law is on your side

The law is on your side

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The tension between the way the law views justice, and the way public opinion views justice, is the best reason not to make laws based on public opinion, says Mitali Saran

'Nowadays, love has changed'

'Nowadays, love has changed'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'I just have to go on set with conviction and honesty and portray the characters. Whether it is the consumption of alcohol or premarital sex or bad language or whatever that my character indulges in the film, are these the things I stand for? I don't know.'

The former child slave fighting slavery

The former child slave fighting slavery

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

When Rani Hong was just seven, she was taken from her family and sold into slavery. At an age when she should have been enjoying her childhood, she was subjected to treatment that left her close to death.

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

What Akshay Kumar wants to tell ALL heroes!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

'In our textbooks, we never had chapters where a woman does something. We had one Rani Laxmibai chapter, the rest only the men did. We have been trained like that but, now, things have to change.'

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

What shares should you invest in if you had Rs 5 lakh?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Can't say Cow, Gujarat, Hindutva: Censor Board wants Amartya Sen beeped in film

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

In the documentary, Sen speaks of social choice theory, development economics, philosophy and the rise of right wing nationalism across the world including India.

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Salman Rushdie trolled for 'thuggish violence' remark

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The author was flooded with a barrage of hate messages following his tweet in support of writers who returned their Sahitya Akademi awards.

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Hey, that's Steve Jobs!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

In Danny Boyle's biopic, reports Aseem Chhabra from the Telluride Film Festival, 'we are left with Jobs -- the man, a genius as well as (what Steve Wozniak calls him in the film), an asshole!'

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

Switzerland best place for older adults, India a dismal 71st!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Germany was the fourth best place for older people to live.

The Women Who Made A Difference

The Women Who Made A Difference

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Sandeep Pandey salutes women who have contributed to social transformation in India after 1980.

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

'We must empower police to insulate probes from powerful accused'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

'The ideal of justice is ingrained in every human being.' 'I truly feel that if we empower our forces, the rich and the powerful will lose their hold on them.' Additional Solicitor General Pinky Anand in an exclusive interview.

When Aamir pierced his ears...

When Aamir pierced his ears...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

On Lagaan's 20th anniversary, we bring back Aamir Khan's views expressed in an exclusive interview to Rediff.com Contributor Haresh Pandya in February 2000.

SC orders CBI probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur

SC orders CBI probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The court was hearing a PIL seeking probe and compensation in the alleged 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur from 2000 to 2012 by security forces and police.

How Gandhi 'spiritualised' Nehru

How Gandhi 'spiritualised' Nehru

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

When Nehru came in active contact with Gandhi 100 years ago, he was a Westernised rationalist while Gandhi was deeply soaked in the Indian ethos and spirituality, notes Rasheed Kidwai.

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

'We won't allow govt to reduce us to documents'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'These protests are not just about the CAA. It is against allowing fascism and religious discrimination to creep into our legal system.'

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Show no mercy to Rajiv killers: Modi sarkar tells SC

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Our former PM was killed by these people. What mercy is to be seen or shown, said the government to the SC.

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

You must watch these AMAZING movies!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Aseem Chhabra picks 10 fascinating films he watched in Macao -- a blend of Asian, independent, Hollywood projects and even a 66-years-old classic Japanese film that still stands the test of time.

'The spirit of Manto is the spirit of the film'

'The spirit of Manto is the spirit of the film'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Nandita Das on why she wants to make Manto so badly.

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Metro, the best thing that ever happened to Delhiites

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Delhi Metro has eased lives of Delhiites.

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

'You'll forget Jack Sparrow after watching Firangi'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Amitji called me after he watched the film and spoke for half an hour.' 'He said, "According to me, this is your best performance till date".' '"I feel like seeing the film two-three times just to watch your important scenes".' 'I was really thrilled.'

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Supreme Court dismisses litigation for OCI voting rights

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

The SC dismissed a PIL seeking quashing of amendments made in Citizenship Act which deny voting rights to OCIs.

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Mahua Moitra and the Goebbelsian onslaught on Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'It disappoints and saddens me no end that Mahua has allowed herself to be carried away by the Goebbelsian onslaught mounted on the BJP and Narendra Modi by certain vested interests which find themselves exposed and thrown out of the gravy train,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

COVID-19: Modi's India sets a laudable example

Rediff.com7 May 2020

With its gaze steadily fixed on the well-being of its people, the government is going about taking all the imperative measures that need to be taken to beat back the pandemic, observes B S Raghavan.

'If it was a risk, I wouldn't have done Baahubali'

'If it was a risk, I wouldn't have done Baahubali'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Rana Daggubati on the The Ghazi Attack and Baahubali, the sequel.

'Good to romance Katrina'

'Good to romance Katrina'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

All the Bollywood buzz, right here.

Celebrating azaadi: Listening for the concern behind the complaint

Celebrating azaadi: Listening for the concern behind the complaint

Rediff.com10 May 2016

'We live in a time when hideous anger easily flares up, particularly on identity-related issues.' 'Often advocates of harmony and compassion fall victim to the same anger and end up hating the 'haters'!' 'This changes the moment we are able to turn the slanging match into a conversation.' 'More often than not you may find that there is agreement on a fundamental truth -- respect for the life and dignity of all.'

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Review Secret Superstar: Zaira Wasim is an absolute wonder!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Secret Superstar's cheerful, feel-good imagery of a rotten reality reflects a young adult's hopeful perspective yet to be crushed by the weight of cynicism, says Sukanya Verma.

'What happens during a raid? No one knows'

'What happens during a raid? No one knows'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

'We always know on whose house the raid was conducted, and how much money was recovered.' 'We never know what happens inside when the raid is going on.'

Punjabi author returns Padma Shri over 'growing intolerance'

Punjabi author returns Padma Shri over 'growing intolerance'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Eminent Punjabi writer and Padma Shri winner Dalip Kaur Tiwana decided to return her award protesting "recurrent atrocities" on Muslims in the country, as another Kannada writer joined authors giving up their Sahitya Akademi Awards against "growing intolerance".

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Snowden accuses Obama of blocking asylum requests

Snowden accuses Obama of blocking asylum requests

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

United States intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has accused President Barack Obama of denying him his right to asylum, in a statement, a first since flying to Russia on June 23, published by Wikileaks.

'Women feel very unsafe in many religious places'

'Women feel very unsafe in many religious places'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'Women all over India want a safer atmosphere at the place where they go to pray or meditate.'

'Impatience has become a permanent factor in elections'

'Impatience has become a permanent factor in elections'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

'It is good for the country, but it is not good for a politician... What we call impatience is actually desperation to needing something NOW.' 'Our politics is restricted by one factor; that our Parliament is full of villages. 40% of the country now lives in cities but only 25% of Parliament is coming from the cities.'

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

FULL TEXT of President's address on the eve of 71st Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day.

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India does not have a stringent privacy or data protection Act.

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

READ: Mahua Moitra's takedown of UAPA amendments

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

"Features of the Bill are anti-people and anti-Constitution...it is a very dangerous act," the fiery TMC MP said.

SC awards Rs 50 lakh to ex-ISRO scientist for 'harassment' in espionage case

SC awards Rs 50 lakh to ex-ISRO scientist for 'harassment' in espionage case

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

The court ordered a probe into the role of Kerala police officers involved in arrest of Nambi Narayanan.