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Cannes 2018: Here comes Mallika Sherawat!

Cannes 2018: Here comes Mallika Sherawat!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Mallika walks the red carpet for a cause.

Drop all cases against anti-Sterlite protestors: HC

Drop all cases against anti-Sterlite protestors: HC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The first bench of Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice T S Sivagnanam of the Madras High Court also orally observed that firing upon the innocent public was a scar on Indian democracy and it should not be forgotten.

2-judge bench divided on criminalising marital rape, matter to go to SC

2-judge bench divided on criminalising marital rape, matter to go to SC

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the issue of criminalisation of marital rape and granted leave to the parties to file an appeal before the Supreme Court.

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

How Volunteering Can CHANGE Your Life

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Don't look for a volunteering job for money, but as an investment for life, advises management consultant Virender Kapoor.

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the child sexual abuse case, has been resting it out for the past 40 days.

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Painting Mumbai red, blue, yellow... Slums get a colourful face-lift

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Social worker Rouble Nagi through her initiative 'Misaal Mumbai', has given a coat of lively colours to around 24,000 hutments across these slums.

SC reserves order on PM CARES Fund, govt says it's public trust

SC reserves order on PM CARES Fund, govt says it's public trust

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The solicitor general said that the PM CARES Fund is a 'voluntary fund'. "It is a public trust. It is a body where you can make voluntary contributions and no budgetary allocations to the NDRF or SDRF are being touched. What has to be spent will be spent," the law officer said.

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

3rd SC judge recuses from hearing on Rao's appointment as interim CBI director

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

While recusing himself from hearing the matter, Justice Ramana said Rao is from his home state and he had attended the wedding ceremony of Rao's daughter.

Amnesty International India's assets attached in PMLA case

Amnesty International India's assets attached in PMLA case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The agency said in a statement that a provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act "attaching bank accounts of Amnesty International India Pvt Ltd (AIIPL) and Indians for Amnesty International Trust (IAIT)".

Can you force your spouse to have sex?

Can you force your spouse to have sex?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

A bench of acting chief justices Gita Mittal and C Hari Shankar said that in a relationship like marriage, both man and woman have a right to say 'no' to physical relations.

'Putin will not press the nuclear button'

'Putin will not press the nuclear button'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'He is not that crazy.' 'He is driven by a deep sense of Russian power have been diminished.'

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

SC to hear plea on appointment of 'Lokpal'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The fresh plea has sought a direction to the Centre for appointment of the Lokpal.

Stock broking giant Zerodha's FY21 profit more than doubles to Rs 1,000 cr

Stock broking giant Zerodha's FY21 profit more than doubles to Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Zerodha will not raise external funds now or in the future, because it is profitable and has zero debt.

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

SC clears Chardham highway project; forms fresh green panel

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The NGT had constituted a committee headed by a former Uttarakhand high court Judge to monitor the project.

Private sale of military gear: HC seeks Centre's response

Private sale of military gear: HC seeks Centre's response

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Jayant Nath issued notice to the Ministry of Defence, saying that "we want to know your response" and listed the matter for hearing on February 3 next year.

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday searched 10 locations in the Valley and one in Bengaluru in connection with a case related to NGOs and trusts diverting funds meant for charitable activities to 'secessionist and separatist activities' in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

How Modi government is helping COVID orphans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'We will ensure that every child is protected,' says Priyank Kanoongo, chairperson, NCPCR.

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

Meet Kaun Banega Crorepati's first crorepati

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

'The moment he said my answer was right, I wanted to cry with happiness. But I did not want to cry in front of everyone and spoil my kajal. But I couldn't control my tears' Anamika Majumdar looks back at her winning moment on Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Writing With Fire: Only Indian Film In The Oscar Race

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

'This is a film that speaks to the spirit of women who have been cast into the bottom of India's social hierarchy, and how they have navigated their way to redefine the meaning of power.'

'My husband's sacrifice at Galwan makes me feel proud'

'My husband's sacrifice at Galwan makes me feel proud'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

"He told me his (retirement) papers were through and he would return home in a weeks time and asked me to go ahead with the house warming ceremony on June 3 which I did," she said.

Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

India's cricketing great Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs 50 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, which has so far claimed 17 Indian lives and wreaked havoc globally. Tendulkar's donation is so far the biggest contribution among India's leading sportspersons, some of whom have pledged their salaries while a few others have donated medical equipment to fight the dreaded outbreak, which has caused more than 24,000 deaths globally.

Cops file culpable homicide case after girl on 68-day fast dies

Cops file culpable homicide case after girl on 68-day fast dies

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

However, police have not booked anybody specifically under the charge.

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

India records 3.66 lakh fresh Covid cases, 3,754 deaths

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The number of active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country has gone up to 37,45,237, accounting for 16.53 per cent of its total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 82.39 per cent.

Minor girl dies after undertaking 64-day fast

Minor girl dies after undertaking 64-day fast

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

The NGO alleged that the minor's family members and community elders made her undertake the fast as part of a ritual.

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

UN chief, 36 UK lawmakers express support for farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Thousands of farmers are protesting on various borders of Delhi since November 26, seeking repeal of three farm laws enacted in September.

SC to examine allegations against CBI chief today

SC to examine allegations against CBI chief today

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court will on Monday examine allegations that Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ranjit Sinha compromised investigations into the spectrum and coal scams.

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Women and girls getting raped left, right and centre: SC

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The court referred the NCRB data and said 38,947 women were raped in India in 2016. "What is to be done? Girls and women are getting raped left, right and centre," the bench said."

Suresh Raina's birthday pledge

Suresh Raina's birthday pledge

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Suresh Raina to build sanitation, drinking water facilities at 34 schools

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Govt rejects global hunger ranking after India fares poorly

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Reacting sharply to the Global Hunger Report 2021, the Women and Child Development Ministry said it is 'shocking' to find that it has lowered the rank of India on the basis of FAO estimate on proportion of undernourished population which is found to be 'devoid of ground reality and facts, and suffers from serious methodological issues'.

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

India records 3.23 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,45,56,209 while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.12 per cent, the data stated.

Delay in Lokpal not justified, Supreme Court tells Centre

Delay in Lokpal not justified, Supreme Court tells Centre

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi and Naveen Sinha, while referring to an earlier judgment of the apex court, said, "We are holding that it is a workable piece of legislation and it is not justifiable to keep this pending."

FIR registered in gang rape case of US woman at Delhi hotel

FIR registered in gang rape case of US woman at Delhi hotel

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

They said the alleged gang rape took place in April and the "severely traumatised" victim returned to her home without lodging any complaint.

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

CBIvsCBI: Apex court to consider PIL seeking SIT probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi considered the submission of lawyer Prashant Bhushan, appearing for NGO Common Cause that there were wider issues of corruption affecting the probe agency and the PIL needed to be heard urgently.

Gujarat government now goes after US-based Ford Foundation

Gujarat government now goes after US-based Ford Foundation

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

The Gujarat government, which sought a probe into the role of activist Teesta Setalvad's NGO, is now targeting her main funding source, the US-based NGO, Ford Foundation.

Young and fearless: They are the National Bravery Award winners

Young and fearless: They are the National Bravery Award winners

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Twenty-five children -- 12 girls and 13 boys -- have been selected for the prestigious award, which they will receive from the prime minister on January 23 and thereafter participate in the Republic Day parade, officials said.

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Techies raise funds to repay loans of 121 Vidarbha farmers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

In a noble move, a group of IT professionals has come together to raise funds for repaying loans of over 100 debt-ridden farmers in drought-hit Vidarbha region, notorious for farmer suicides.

'Deshbhakti dhyan', 'who is a Deshbhakt': Patriotism lessons at Delhi govt schools

'Deshbhakti dhyan', 'who is a Deshbhakt': Patriotism lessons at Delhi govt schools

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

The students will be asked to maintain a new notebook or diary as "deshbhakti diary" which will be a reflective journal to document learnings, thoughts and feelings along the journey of the Deshbhakti Curriculum and will have notes related to the homework.

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