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'Religious leaders are trying to suppress Muslim women'

'Religious leaders are trying to suppress Muslim women'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

'Male domination is not coming down but women have started standing up and questioning the authority of men.' 'I was attacked in such a crude manner only because I am a woman. Had this been written by a man, he would not have been attacked like this.' 'If at all the fascists are using this as a stick to attack Islam, it is not because of my post but because of the intolerance of those who abused me in foul language.' V P Rajeena, who created an online stir by claiming that a madrassa teacher had sexually abused her, says what she wrote on her Facebook page is just a sample, more will follow.

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Why #MeToo needs all our support

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'#MeToo is not to be dismissed as a 'shoot and scoot' but seen as the uncovering of dark truths about seemingly sophisticated and powerful personalities, or at least as one providing catharsis to a survivor,' notes Utkarsh Mishra.

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Has a smaller engine taken away the reasons to love the F-Type or given us brand new one? Read on to find out

'Battle against Xinjiang militants tougher than ever'

'Battle against Xinjiang militants tougher than ever'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

The battle against militants fighting for separation of China's volatile Xinjiang province, bordering PoK and Afghanistan, is getting "tougher, fiercer and crueler than ever" due to the revival of pan-Islamic extremist groups, top Chinese leaders from the province said.

'We'd like to dress Kiran Rao in our outfits'

'We'd like to dress Kiran Rao in our outfits'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Two young dhaakad designers tell us why they want to dress up the First Lady of Bollywood.

Afraid to start-up? Here's help!

Afraid to start-up? Here's help!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Here's how you can keep yourself and your team high on confidence.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

Airfare for 1-hour journeys may be capped at Rs 2,500

Airfare for 1-hour journeys may be capped at Rs 2,500

Rediff.com3 May 2016

The government also said it will hold consultations with the airlines to explore the possibility of curbing the menace of charging exorbitant airfares during emergency situations.

Amazon may export delivery lessons from India to cut costs abroad

Amazon may export delivery lessons from India to cut costs abroad

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

E-commerce in India could grow to $137 billion by 2020 from $11 billion in 2013, says Morgan Stanley, and firms like Amazon, local market leader Flipkart and rival Snapdeal, backed by Japan's SoftBank, are fighting for a bigger share.

The 100 percentile girl!

The 100 percentile girl!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Neha Manglik, the only female CAT topper this year tells us how she did it.

His nose singled out the problems of the Common Man

His nose singled out the problems of the Common Man

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

'Laxman will be remembered for years to come as the person whom everybody turned to the first thing in the morning and drew a smile, however depressing the situation. It will be impossible to replace him...'

This businessman thinks Demo/GST are good

This businessman thinks Demo/GST are good

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

'In a country like ours, people talk about wanting to be like Singapore, but when it comes to paying taxes, they start criticising.' 'The medicine is bitter, but the long term effect is good,' Senthil Natarajan, who runs Kovai Pazamudhir Nilayam, a one of its kind fruit and vegetable chain in Tamil Nadu, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.

Social platform from Myntra in the works

Social platform from Myntra in the works

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The platform, which will have various social features and can sync data from a user's circle could be ready in about six months.

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?

Want to study at a top B-school? Read this

Want to study at a top B-school? Read this

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

You have three months to crack the Common Admission Test.

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Why were these workers forced to go home?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

Migrant workers are leaving Gujarat, PM Modi's home state, as they have no work.

Modi may get me killed, says Kejriwal

Modi may get me killed, says Kejriwal

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Kejriwal sought to remind AAP volunteers, MLAs and Delhi government ministers that things will get worse in the coming days and exhorted them to 'leave' if they are not strong enough.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Indian Americans line up with big bucks for Modi's New York event

Indian Americans line up with big bucks for Modi's New York event

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The frenzy to be present at the Madison Square Garden on September 28 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian-American community likely rivals a rock concert held at the famous New York venue.

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

China's plans: Time for India to wake up

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Nearly two decades ago, then defence minister George Fernandes said: 'China has built roads up to the border, while there has been negligence on India's part.' Since Fernandes uttered these brave words, what has been done on the Indian side? The Modi Sarkar is apparently trying, but little has been achieved so far, says Claude Arpi.

Think Alia Bhatt is stupid? Well, think again!

Think Alia Bhatt is stupid? Well, think again!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Well, that's a first! Check out how Alia Bhatt has trumped online trolls and naysayers.

How the global giants plan to strike it big in India

How the global giants plan to strike it big in India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Recently, there has been a mushrooming of international apparel retailers.

'Muslim youth must understand the dangers of joining IS'

'Muslim youth must understand the dangers of joining IS'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

'Terrorism has no place in our religion, society or in our daily lives.'

'My wife and I have a poor sex life'

'My wife and I have a poor sex life'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Rediff.com's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.

Romancing street food in India

Romancing street food in India

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

These bloggers are adding fresh flavours to India's vibrant street-food scene.

Battle rages in US between pro and anti Modi desi academics

Battle rages in US between pro and anti Modi desi academics

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A coalition of over 150 US-based academicians back Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Silicon Valley next week and counter refute 130 US-based South Asian academics who oppose the Modi visit and his Digital India initiative.

The demonetisation 'demon' is in the details

The demonetisation 'demon' is in the details

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

'We have the political will to take this to the very end.' 'But what eventually happens depends on the effectiveness, honesty and missionary zeal of the officialdom in the frontline of the battle against corruption,' says S Muralidharan.

8 supremely successful services that almost didn't take off

8 supremely successful services that almost didn't take off

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Would you believe if I were to tell you that YouTube was conceived as a video-dating platform?

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Modi's IT plans suffer from power cuts, congestion and monkeys!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Modi government has pledged to lay 700,000 kms of broadband cable.

'India will never cease to confound me'

'India will never cease to confound me'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

'We look and say their life is so tragic.' 'But there are hundreds of millions of people in these circumstances and what can they do but to carry on.'

Companies gain when young executives tutor their bosses!

Companies gain when young executives tutor their bosses!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

More and more companies are warming up to the idea of reverse mentoring.

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Cash crisis: Aaj ki taaza khabar!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Aaj ka taaza khabar

'Delhi has to engage Kashmiris politically'

'Delhi has to engage Kashmiris politically'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

'The problem in Kashmir is not about pellets, bullets or tear gas.' 'It is the government's policy and intention to criminalise the protest.'

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is charging kids 56,000 euros ($62,000) a year for tennis lessons and school.

The first black model on Vogue cover in 12 years!

The first black model on Vogue cover in 12 years!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

The young supermodel follows in on the footsteps of Naomi Campbell. This and more news from the world of glamour and fashion in this edition of fashion roundup!

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

'What I earn is in my real wallet, not an e-wallet I can't even hold!'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

From small retailers' experiences with e-wallets to digital transaction numbers post demonetisation, Geetanjali Krishna and Karan Choudhury find out where the truth lies.

10 tips to survive a layoff, financially

10 tips to survive a layoff, financially

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Have you been fired from your job recently? Or do you fear it will happen soon? Here are a few tips on how you can survive a layoff, financially.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

This week's digest of stories that are weird, true and funny.

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

11 things you MUST consider before buying your dream home

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Real estate veteran Saket Mohta gives the the most comprehensive 11-point checklist