News for 'Stop Acid Attacks'

Pune Man Attacks Wife With Acid Over Suspected Affair

Pune Man Attacks Wife With Acid Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A welder in Pune allegedly assaulted his wife and poured floor cleaning acid on her private parts due to suspicions of infidelity, police report.

Acid attack victim's family demands CBI probe

Acid attack victim's family demands CBI probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

A day after Preeti Rathi succumbed to acid attack injuries at Bombay Hospital, her family met Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil and demanded a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the case.

SHAME! Delhi cops beat up, detain acid attack survivors

SHAME! Delhi cops beat up, detain acid attack survivors

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Acid attack survivors were in for a rude shock on Thursday when the police manhandled them and detained them while they tried to stage a protest outside Parliament.

Love triumphs as acid attack survivor gets engaged on Valentine's Day

Love triumphs as acid attack survivor gets engaged on Valentine's Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Way back in 2009, in Odisha's Jagatpur, a young Pramodini not only suffered 80 per cent burns but even lost her eyesight when a spurned lover attacked her with acid.

Acid attacks in India are NOT gender biased

Acid attacks in India are NOT gender biased

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Acid attacks are heinous crimes in nature, but they are more than just being gender biased.

Pihu' gives acid attack survivor Laxmi a ray of hope

"Pihu' gives acid attack survivor Laxmi a ray of hope

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Disfigured beyond recognition in a terrible acid attack, Laxmi, 26, who goes by a single name has now turned a mother with her partner, a social activist who works for the welfare of acid attack victims.

Acid attack: SC suggests filing contempt case against hospitals

Acid attack: SC suggests filing contempt case against hospitals

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court on Tuesday suggested to a Non-Governmental Organisation to file a contempt case alleging that hospitals and other authorities were not complying with court directions on providing free treatment to acid attack victims.

Riding pillion with husband, woman pours acid on him

Riding pillion with husband, woman pours acid on him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

A woman in Tripura poured acid on her husband while they were riding on a motorcycle. The husband is hospitalized with burn injuries, and the wife is absconding. Police suspect domestic violence as a possible motive.

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

How an acid attack survivor walked into the world's heart!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Reshma Qureshi's face was destroyed by acid. It did not stop her.

An acid attack survivor's BOLD message for India

An acid attack survivor's BOLD message for India

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

Laxmi's bold and powerful message

UP govt, NGO in tussle over cafe run by acid attack survivors

UP govt, NGO in tussle over cafe run by acid attack survivors

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'If the government cannot protect the acid attack victims the least they can do is support their rehabilitation.'

SC asks states, UTs to give free treatment to acid attack survivors

SC asks states, UTs to give free treatment to acid attack survivors

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The Supreme Court on Monday directed all the states and union territories (UTs) to compensate, rehabilitate and provide free treatment to the survivors of acid attacks in pursuance of guidelines issued by it earlier.

The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York

The acid attack survivor who walked the ramp in New York

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

'Just because someone ruined your face doesn't mean you stop being beautiful.' 'Life goes on.'

Acid attack: 'Jealous' neighbour held for Preeti Rathi's death

Acid attack: 'Jealous' neighbour held for Preeti Rathi's death

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

Nine months after the acid attack on a Delhi resident in Mumbai that claimed her life, her neighbour was arrested for allegedly carrying out the crime as he was jealous of her career growth, police said on Friday.

This couple's love story will melt your heart

This couple's love story will melt your heart

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Acid attack survivor Pramodini, 25, got engaged to her fiance, Saroj Sahu at Sheroes Hangout Cafe.

'Women must stop feeling guilty'

'Women must stop feeling guilty'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Acid attack crusader Laxmi Aggarwal's exceptional rise from an accident is sure to inspire you.

'Earlier people stared at me as if I was an animal. Not anymore'

'Earlier people stared at me as if I was an animal. Not anymore'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Kalpana Ghodawat, a brave acid attack survivor, runs a beauty parlour. She has undergone at least 100 surgeries, but feels one must always love life. Her favourite place in the world is her beauty parlour where she loves making women look more beautiful. We salute her courage!

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

This Blind Army Officer Is An Inspiration For India

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Lieutenant Colonel C Dwarakesh is the only completely blind officer to continue in the Indian Army after losing his eyesight while in service. In his remarkable journey after disability, he enhanced his education qualification, scaled the Siachen Glacier and found purpose in sport.

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

The Greatest Thing Sreenivasan Did For Malayalam Cinema

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Sreenivasan could so willingly be 'our little man' because in his heart of hearts he never felt trivial or inconsequential. And to the very end he stayed that way, the shrimp who knew he was a giant. Sreehari Nair doffs his hat to the late legend.

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

SIR showdown in Bengal: Mamata, BJP hold rallies

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Thousands of TMC supporters thronged the rally route, waving the party flags, raising slogans and holding aloft colourful posters.

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The winner of the coveted L'Iris d'Or/ Professional Photographer of the Year title takes home a $25,000 (Rs 15 lakh) prize.

They walked...with their heads held high

They walked...with their heads held high

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Fifteen acid attack survivors walked the ramp in Bangladesh to send out a strong message of courage and empowerment.

Disclosing CBI report on RG Kar might 'jeopardise' probe: SC

Disclosing CBI report on RG Kar might 'jeopardise' probe: SC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Refusing to stop streaming live proceedings in the suo motu case related to the incident, the apex court said it was a matter of public interest and the public must know what is transpiring in the courtroom.

Activist detained for screening banned rape film

Activist detained for screening banned rape film

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

His computer equipment was seized and sent for examination.

Activist defies ban, screens rape documentary in Agra

Activist defies ban, screens rape documentary in Agra

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Defying the ban, an activist went ahead and aired the BBC documentary India's Daughter in an Agra village on Sunday evening.

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Fifty-nine members of delegations visiting 33 world capitals, reaching millions of people, giving one message, in one language, in one voice -- is an unprecedented world movement, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

#Artivism: This 17-yr-old is using art to change mindsets

#Artivism: This 17-yr-old is using art to change mindsets

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Kaanchi Chopra's blog posts talk about issues like body shaming, colour discrimination, gender inequality.

CBI status report on RG Kar doc's rape-murder disturbing: SC

CBI status report on RG Kar doc's rape-murder disturbing: SC

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The top court also questioned the West Bengal government's decision to hire contractual employees for the protection of doctors and other staff in hospitals.

In Pics: Celebrating extraordinary women

In Pics: Celebrating extraordinary women

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Gauri Sawant, who shot to fame for the Vicks advertisement was honoured with the I Am Woman Award.

Video: When Deepika couldn't stop crying

Video: When Deepika couldn't stop crying

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Watch why Deepika got emotional after watching the trailer of Chhapaak while talking to the press.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

'Sunny Leone was in tears when she saw me'

'Sunny Leone was in tears when she saw me'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

'There was a day when I didn't want to live.' 'And there is today, when I want to live long and enjoy my life.'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

'I want to remove the tezaab from their minds'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Activist, motivational speaker and acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal talks about her 'not so glamorous life', daily struggles and how she's preparing herself for the future.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Photos that capture the real spirit of women

Photos that capture the real spirit of women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

These images will make you weep with pride.

Guess who tops the SEXIEST Asian Female of 2019?

Guess who tops the SEXIEST Asian Female of 2019?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Alia Bhatt has been voted as the Sexiest Asian Female for 2019. UK-based weekly Eastern Eye has released its annual list, based on online votes, media coverage, impact and heat generated across various social media platforms.

London Fashion Week: 12 things that reminded us of India

London Fashion Week: 12 things that reminded us of India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

The London Fashion Week saw an Indian celebration of sorts, on and off the ramp.

Chhapaak review

Chhapaak review

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

'Though it's a story of inspiration, Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak is not the kind of film you walk out feeling entertained or ecstatic about,' says Sukanya Verma.

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Former RJD MP Shahabuddin walks out of jail after 11 years

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The former RJD leader was released on bail in the Rajiv Roshan murder case after 11 years, reports M I Khan.