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Tejpal verdict: 'Judicial system lets down another woman'

Tejpal verdict: 'Judicial system lets down another woman'

Rediff.com21 May 2021

"The hell of being yanked around by police, courts, repeatedly to Goa. The hell of having this case tied to her neck like an albatross. The hell of systematic slander campaigns against her by TT (Tarun Tejpal) and Friends. Her integrity being smeared in court and in social parties," Krishnan said in another tweet.

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

AIADMK expels worker arrested by CBI in Pollachi sex abuse case

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

An All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam youth wing secretary was among the three men arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation in connection with the sensational 2019 sexual harassment case in Pollachi town, taking the total number of persons held so far to eight.

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From battling opposition from the villagers who considered wrestling to be a man's sport, losing her father at the age of just nine, to taking on powerful federation officials, Vinesh has faced innumerable hardships on her way to realising her dreams.

Why there was no #MeToo protest at the Oscars

Why there was no #MeToo protest at the Oscars

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

What next for #TimesUp after Hollywood's biggest night?

AP passes Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

AP passes Disha Bill to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The proposed new law has been named the 'Andhra Pradesh Disha Act Criminal Law (AP Amendment) Act, 2019 as a tribute to the veterinary doctor who was raped and murdered recently in neighbouring Telangana.

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Delhi police at Rahul's home over Bharat Jodo speech; Cong alleges vendetta

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

The police team headed by special commissioner of police (law and order) Sagar Preet Hooda arrived at Gandhi's 12, Tughlaq Lane residence, officials said.

BOO Farooq Abdullah for his sexist comment

BOO Farooq Abdullah for his sexist comment

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

National Conference chief and Union minister Farooq Abdullah on Friday triggered a storm by commenting that the situation in the society is so bad that he is afraid of speaking to women these days.

Watch: Why Milind Soman believes in women

Watch: Why Milind Soman believes in women

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The superhot actor, model and marathoner says women are the key to inculcating India to a healthier lifestyle.

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Wrestling Turmoil: Juniors slam Punia, Malik, Phogat at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Hundreds of junior wrestlers assembled at Jantar Mantar for a symbolic three-hour protest against Bajrang Punia, Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat.

Ivanka praises Oprah's speech; Twitter isn't happy about it

Ivanka praises Oprah's speech; Twitter isn't happy about it

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The response to Trump's tweet was immediate and ranged from mockery to disgust.

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Article 370: Justice Kaul suggests a reconciliation panel

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul on Monday recommended setting up of an 'impartial truth and reconciliation commission' to probe and report on human rights violations by both state and non-state actors in Jammu and Kashmir since the 1980s, saying the 'wounds need healing'.

'India Inc remains reluctant to integrate women in workforce'

'India Inc remains reluctant to integrate women in workforce'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

More than 61 per cent of women choose non-professional courses.

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

World Cup schedule and venues to be announced during WTC final

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Following the SGM in Ahmedabad, BCCI secretary Jay Shah said the World Cup schedule is expected to be announced during the WTC Final.

RTI exposes Delhi Police's sex offenders

RTI exposes Delhi Police's sex offenders

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

The alleged offences committed by personnel of one of the most elite forces of the country include molestation, rape with minors, beating up women, forcefully developing illicit relationship on fake identities, writing a letter using indecent and objectionable language and dowry harassment.

Hyderabad man held for rape threat to Kohli's daughter

Hyderabad man held for rape threat to Kohli's daughter

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Ramnagesh Akubathini, a software engineer and a resident of Sangareddy area, was arrested by a special team of the Mumbai Police on Wednesday, the official said. He is being brought to Mumbai, he added.

'The girl child needs to be educated about rights'

'The girl child needs to be educated about rights'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

The more women get educated, the more they will know what their rights are, says Mumbai Sheriff Indu Shahani.

Akbar denies calling Priya Ramani to hotel room in '94

Akbar denies calling Priya Ramani to hotel room in '94

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The cross-examination of Akbar by Ramani's counsel remained inconclusive and would resume on on July 6.

Deeply concerned, disturbed by wrestling fiasco: PT Usha

Deeply concerned, disturbed by wrestling fiasco: PT Usha

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

'I also have full faith in the Government of India, who I am sure will take the correct step in the right direction in this regard. However, as the IOA President, I sincerely hope the athletes, under no circumstances, are denied their rights'

Apology notes flood British tourist harassed in Mumbai

Apology notes flood British tourist harassed in Mumbai

Rediff.com20 May 2015

A British woman, left shaken after a man publicly masturbated while staring at her at a Mumbai bus stop during her trip to India, has been inundated with apologies and support from Indians.

WFI invite Bajrang, Vinesh, retired Sakshi for national trials

WFI invite Bajrang, Vinesh, retired Sakshi for national trials

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The WFI, while announcing the trials on March 10-11, also included the names of Bajrang (65kg freestyle), Vinesh (55kg) and Sakshi (62kg), who had announced her retirement from the sport in "frustration" the day Sanjay Singh was elected president.

DCW chief 'gets rape threats' for seeking Sajid Khan's ouster from Bigg Boss

DCW chief 'gets rape threats' for seeking Sajid Khan's ouster from Bigg Boss

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Delhi Commission for Women chairperson Swati Maliwal has lodged a police complaint alleging that she has been receiving rape threats on 'Instagram' after she wrote to the Centre demanding filmmaker Sajid Khan's ouster from reality show Bigg Boss.

WFI chief is being protected by the govt: Sibal

WFI chief is being protected by the govt: Sibal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'It's most unfortunate that people in power talk about morality, talk about doing the right thing well in fact the reality is just the opposite. The investigating agencies act on their (government) directions on what basis the police did not register an FIR? The law of the Supreme Court is very clear that if there are allegations and they make out a cognisable offence and this is a very serious offence.'

CAA is Modi's guarantee to provide citizenship: PM

CAA is Modi's guarantee to provide citizenship: PM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

His comments come against the backdrop of a campaign by Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, which has claimed that applying for CAA would turn legal citizens into foreigners.

UP official held for harassing female worker after video goes viral

UP official held for harassing female worker after video goes viral

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The woman, who has accused the official of harassing her for a long time and also threatening to sack her if she reported the matter, had made the video herself out of frustration when she failed to get the police to act against him.

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.

#MeToo: Kalki, Sushmita proud of women who speak up

#MeToo: Kalki, Sushmita proud of women who speak up

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Kalki Koechlin, who walked the ramp for Delna Poonawalla's Rock Chic collection at Bombay Times Fashion Week, speaks up.

Maharashtra reported maximum IPC crimes, Mumbai saw 174 offences a day in 2021

Maharashtra reported maximum IPC crimes, Mumbai saw 174 offences a day in 2021

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Maharashtra recorded the highest number of cases in the country under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2021 at 3,67,218, while Mumbai was placed second among major metropolitan cities in registration of criminal offences, according to a National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report.

What's Farah Khan doing with Harvey Weinstein?

What's Farah Khan doing with Harvey Weinstein?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Giving Bollywood gyaan, of course!

From Australia to US: 'A Day without Women' protests erupt

From Australia to US: 'A Day without Women' protests erupt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

From Ireland to Poland, Thailand to the United States, women from more than 50 countries are getting involved in the first International Women's Strike to show solidarity with an energised global women's movement.

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Wrestlers protest for 22 days, IOA finally takes action

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The WFI said it has no issues in obeying the IOA order since they were already co-operating with the authorities.

It was a very sad time for me as well for the wrestling fraternity: Brij Bhushan

It was a very sad time for me as well for the wrestling fraternity: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The protesting wrestlers will not face any sort of vendetta politics and they will get the required support from the new federation, outgoing WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Thursday after the panel backed by him emerged victorious in the keenly-followed elections.

Junior weightlifters allege harassment at NIS

Junior weightlifters allege harassment at NIS

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

A 19-year-old weightlifter has been suspended by the Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWF) for allegedly harassing three junior women weightlifters at the NIS, Patiala.

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan arrested again

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Khan claimed that he was called for a 'general discussion' at the DCP office but was arrested.

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

DCW chief Swati Maliwal claims her house attacked, cars vandalised

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

A Delhi police official said on reaching the spot, the police team found a person who was later identified as Sachin, a resident of Nathupura who has been detained in connection with the incident.

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Cong seeks sacking of WFI chief, Rahul slams PM

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Congress on Thursday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central government over a scuffle between the Delhi Police and the wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, with Rahul Gandhi condemning such 'shameful' behaviour with sportspersons and alleging the ruling party has 'never shied away' from committing atrocities on the daughters of the country.

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Ready to sacrifice medals to ensure justice: Bajrang

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Bajrang Punia said they were ready to sacrifice medals as delivering justice to the victims would be their biggest medal.

'Brij Bhushan was drunk, misbehaved with the girls'

'Brij Bhushan was drunk, misbehaved with the girls'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

International referee Jagbir Singh recounts events where he 'witnessed Brij Bhushan's inappropriate behaviour towards woman wrestlers'