News for 'Right to Privacy'

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

When Women Weren't Doormats In Hindi Films

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'Madhubala in Kala Pani looks divine and yet, she's not just there for glamour.' 'In Do Raaste, the character of Neelambari (played by Bindu) isn't a heroine in the traditional sense but she has such a pivotal role.' 'That Raj Khosla gave a non-heroine such a central role, instead of the heroine, says a lot about how he valued female characters.'

CCTVs in spas infringe an individual's privacy: HC

CCTVs in spas infringe an individual's privacy: HC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

"In the first place, unless a legislature mandates by law that CCTV cameras should be installed in certain place, it cannot be done. It is violation of Art 21 (on privacy)," Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai bench of the HC said.

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Watching YOU: AI Surveillance At Railway Stations

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Railways ramps up project to instal AI-based cameras that can recognise faces.

Influencer alleges jail threats, denial of amenities; court seeks report

Influencer alleges jail threats, denial of amenities; court seeks report

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The petition also alleged that she was receiving "multiple threats from other inmates inside the jail, causing her to fear for her safety and well-being".

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

'Can My Uncle Sponsor My US F1 Visa?'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

From tackling visa woes to admission counselling, rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta helps you choose the right course and country to study abroad.

Delhi HC imposes Rs 25,000 cost on BJP's Shazia Ilmi

Delhi HC imposes Rs 25,000 cost on BJP's Shazia Ilmi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The Delhi high court on Friday imposed Rs 25,000 costs on Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shazia Ilmi for 'wilfully suppressing' complete facts in her plea alleging defamation and violation of her privacy during a show hosted by journalist Rajdeep Sardesai.

'Chatted With A Guy Online. The Shock? He's My Boss'

'Chatted With A Guy Online. The Shock? He's My Boss'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai explains how to deal with an awkward situation and the emotional mess when your secret online relationship unexpectedly collides with your real life.

'Betrayed By Wife. Can't Trust Her'

'Betrayed By Wife. Can't Trust Her'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, shares expert advice on how to deal with trust issues in a marital relationship.

Astronomer CEO, HR head caught on kiss cam at Coldplay concert

Astronomer CEO, HR head caught on kiss cam at Coldplay concert

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, and the couple resides in New York. His cosy appearance with Kristin Cabot at the Coldplay concert raised questions whether he's having an extramarital affair.

'Every Citizen Will Become A Doubtful Voter'

'Every Citizen Will Become A Doubtful Voter'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'Today, the State looks at everyone with suspicion.'

Applying For US Visa? Clean Your Social Media First

Applying For US Visa? Clean Your Social Media First

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Delete posts that are offensive, political, divisive, or just plain immature, counsels Dr Karan Gupta.

SC panels moot amending laws to guard citizens' privacy, nation's cyber security

SC panels moot amending laws to guard citizens' privacy, nation's cyber security

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court-appointed committees, entrusted with the probe of unauthorised use of Pegasus, have given a slew of recommendations including amending laws to protect citizens' right to privacy and ensure the nation's cyber security.

HC protects Bengali actress from privacy invasion

HC protects Bengali actress from privacy invasion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Right to privacy includes right to be forgotten and to be left alone, the Delhi High Court has said while directing various online platforms including YouTube to remove certain objectionable videos and audio clips of a Bengali actress.

'Help! Coworker's Cat Is Distracting Me at Work'

'Help! Coworker's Cat Is Distracting Me at Work'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Ashwini Dasgupta tells you how to deal with a colleague who brings a pet to work and distracts you.

'I Want Kids, He Doesn't: Will Our Relationship Work?'

'I Want Kids, He Doesn't: Will Our Relationship Work?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of Quack Quack, offers advice on how to handle conflicting desires in a relationship.

No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a 'national security decision', the United States has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

Kanwar Yatra: SC refuses to stay QR code order for eateries

Kanwar Yatra: SC refuses to stay QR code order for eateries

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh said it was not going into the other issues over display of names of the hotel or dhaba owner and the QR code, Tuesday being the last day of the Kanwar Yatra.

HC upholds Mumbai college hijab ban, says no breach of fundamental rights

HC upholds Mumbai college hijab ban, says no breach of fundamental rights

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Bombay high court on Wednesday refused to interfere in a decision taken by a Mumbai-based college to impose a ban on hijab, burka and naqab in its premises.

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

The C P Radhakrishnan You Didn't Know

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'In my 26 years at Raj Bhavan, working with more than ten governors, I can tell you C P Radhakrishnan Sir stands out.'

Ex-JDS MP Prajwal Revanna gets life sentence in rape case

Ex-JDS MP Prajwal Revanna gets life sentence in rape case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Prajwal Revanna broke down in court as he appealed to the judge for a lesser punishment.

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Four Years Later Review: Watch It For Shahana

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Four Years Later shines in various moments that instantly resonate with you, thanks to Shahana Goswami, observes Divya Nair.

New rules not against privacy: Govt on WhatsApp's lawsuit

New rules not against privacy: Govt on WhatsApp's lawsuit

Rediff.com26 May 2021

In a statement, the IT ministry termed WhatsApp's last moment challenge to the intermediary guidelines as an unfortunate attempt to prevent norms from coming into effect.

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a "national security decision", the US has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Are I-T Returns Details Private?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Disclosing an individual's income-tax returns is tantamount to violating the person's fundamental right to privacy as recognised by the Constitution.

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Saudi open to LGBTQ fans but no booze a 2034 WC

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Last year, Saudi announced the opening of an alcohol shop in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh to combat the black market and illegal imports. The store is only for non-Muslim diplomats, who must present diplomatic identification before they buy.

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick100 counsels students, and aspiring professionals about the scope of an MBA degree.

Why the privacy verdict matters

Why the privacy verdict matters

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The court has correctly refrained from defining privacy or delineating definitively its contours

Is IIT-Tirupati Good for Placement?

Is IIT-Tirupati Good for Placement?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar offers expert advice to students preparing for engineering college admissions and competitive exams.

'Is It Okay For Your Boss To Text You After Work?'

'Is It Okay For Your Boss To Text You After Work?'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Archana Deshpande, an image consultant and founder of TransformMe Life Skills Coaching, offers crucial advice on handling workplace conflicts.

KS Puttaswamy, 92-yr-old, who fired first shot in Right to Privacy case

KS Puttaswamy, 92-yr-old, who fired first shot in Right to Privacy case

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The retired Karnataka high court judge is frail but sharp as a tack is a staunch disbeliever of Aadhaar, saying all it does is replace other forms of identification.

Right to Privacy: Aadhaar seeding in bank accounts in peril

Right to Privacy: Aadhaar seeding in bank accounts in peril

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

According to a legal expert, the clause of 'reasonable restriction' could still mean the government can make Aadhaar mandatory for monetary transactions and therefore, for banking.

Govt orders WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Govt orders WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The ministry has taken a strong position on the matter, and made it clear that it is not just problematic but also "irresponsible" for the messaging platform to leverage its position to impose "unfair" terms and conditions on Indian users, when many depend on WhatsApp to communicate in everyday life, according to the sources.

Forcing DNA test on unwilling party violates privacy: SC

Forcing DNA test on unwilling party violates privacy: SC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The Supreme Court Friday said DNA test is not to be directed as a matter of routine but only in deserving cases as forcing an unwilling party to undergo a DNA test infringes the personal liberty and right to privacy of an individual.

Why Do Men Ghost After Sex?

Why Do Men Ghost After Sex?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal explains how to get over the embarrassment of being ghosted by someone you get intimate with.

'Husband Fights About Money, Food'

'Husband Fights About Money, Food'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation, explains how to deal with a partner who is emotionally insensitive.

Explained: WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy

Explained: WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy

Rediff.com24 May 2021

A WhatsApp spokesperson said the update 'does not impact the privacy of personal messages for anyone'.

'Mother-In-Law Is Trying To Break Our Marriage'

'Mother-In-Law Is Trying To Break Our Marriage'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Emotional abuse and threats to life or marriage are not only morally wrong, they can be legally challenged, counsels rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.

SC notice to WhatsApp over new privacy policy

SC notice to WhatsApp over new privacy policy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The apex court said people value their privacy more than the value of the company which might be in trillions.

Govt directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Govt directs WhatsApp to withdraw new privacy policy

Rediff.com19 May 2021

The ministry of electronics and information technology has directed WhatsApp to withdraw its new privacy policy, according to sources. The IT ministry believes that the changes to WhatsApp privacy policy and the manner of introducing the said changes undermines the sacrosanct values of informational privacy, data security and user choice and harms the rights and interests of Indian citizens, government sources said. The government has given seven days to WhatsApp to respond to the notice and if no satisfactory response is received, necessary steps in consonance with law will be taken, sources informed. In a communication to WhatsApp on May 18, the ministry has once again told the messaging platform to withdraw its privacy policy 2021, they said.

'Can I Appear For Both JEE And NFAT?'

'Can I Appear For Both JEE And NFAT?'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

rediffGURU Prof Suvasish Mukhopadhyay counsels students on how to choose the right stream and career.