News for 'Veils'

Burqa-clad woman must show her face, says UK judge

Burqa-clad woman must show her face, says UK judge

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

A British judge has insisted that a burqa-clad woman must show her face in court to confirm her identity, saying the "principle of open justice" could not be subject to religion.

6 mag covers that shook the Internet in 2019

6 mag covers that shook the Internet in 2019

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

These international covers commanded our attention in 2019.

NCP protests ED raid on Nawab Malik, leaders call it vendetta politics

NCP protests ED raid on Nawab Malik, leaders call it vendetta politics

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that Malik is being troubled because he spoke against the Union government and 'misuse' of central probe agencies.

Sidhu takes jibe at Amarinder over Punjab power crisis

Sidhu takes jibe at Amarinder over Punjab power crisis

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Sidhu said there would be no need for Amarinder to go for power cuts or to regulate the office timings if the state acts "in the right direction".

The nearly-naked bridal gown is here!

The nearly-naked bridal gown is here!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Goodbye fairy tale gowns and flowing veils! The new-age bride is embracing a minimalist look with nude make up and zero accessories.

Modi slams Congress for hypocrisy towards poor

Modi slams Congress for hypocrisy towards poor

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

Speaking during a video interaction with Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana beneficiaries from Madhya Pradesh, he also said that there was 'vikriti' (distortion) in the system of the previous government.

Cong's opposition to rename Aurangabad won't affect MVA: Sena

Cong's opposition to rename Aurangabad won't affect MVA: Sena

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

In its party mouthpiece 'Saamana', the Sena said, "The Congress has opposed the proposal of renaming Aurangabad to Sambhajinagar. It has made the BJP happy. But the Congress's opposition to the proposal is not new and therefore, linking it to the MVA government is foolishness."

Ready to 'properly' address differences with India: China

Ready to 'properly' address differences with India: China

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The right path for the two sides is to respect and support each other as this serves our long-term interests, Chinese foreign minister said.

A 'force for global good,' says Modi at Quad summit

A 'force for global good,' says Modi at Quad summit

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

India, Australia, Japan and the US on Friday pledged to work together for ensuring peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific and the world, as top leaders of the Quad grouping announced a slew of new initiatives to take on common challenges, amidst muscle flexing by an assertive China in the strategic region.

South African cricket in turmoil

South African cricket in turmoil

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

An ICC source said that Cricket South Africa hasn't yet reached a situation that demands the apex body's intervention.

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Indian officials said Pakistani fighter jets on Wednesday violated Indian air space in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Nowshera sectors but were pushed back by Indian aircraft.

Ladakh MP's fiery speech on J-K earns him PM's praise

Ladakh MP's fiery speech on J-K earns him PM's praise

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The young MP earned the praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech. In a tweet, the prime minister said the Ladakh BJP MP coherently presented aspirations of people of the region in his speech.

Jewellers drop burqa ban demand

Jewellers drop burqa ban demand

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

The jewellers said the decision was taken to avoid hurting the religious sentiments of any community.

Crude blast kills 7-yr-old in poll-bound Bengal, EC seeks report

Crude blast kills 7-yr-old in poll-bound Bengal, EC seeks report

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

A seven-year-old boy was killed and another child injured in a crude bomb explosion in Burdwan city in West Bengal on Monday, triggering tension in the area ahead of the elections amid a political war of words over the law and order situation in the state.

'Today's youth enter politics because of their families': Nitish taunts Tejashwi

'Today's youth enter politics because of their families': Nitish taunts Tejashwi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Kumar's statement come hours after, Tejashwi took to Twitter daring the chief minister to swear on an affidavit that his son will never enter politics.

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

No country must take advantage of Afghan situation: PM @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Addressing the 76th UNGA session in New York, Modi called for ensuring that no country 'tries to take advantage of the delicate situation in Afghanistan and use it for its own selfish interests'.

PM takes aim at Manmohan on chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

PM takes aim at Manmohan on chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Singh had said the slogan of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' was being misused to construct a "militant and purely emotional" idea of India that excludes millions of residents and citizens.

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Oppn corners govt on price rise, unemployment; says breaching states' rights

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, charged the government with not delivering on its various promises, including generating two crore jobs per year.

Toofaan review

Toofaan review

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Despite all its drawbacks, I was engrossed in Toofaan and the intensity Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra imbues it with for most part, observes Sukanya Verma.

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

MVA allies throw weight behind Malik over ED's action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

NCP chief Sharad Pawar said his party had anticipated such an action against its leader Malik as he 'speaks openly'.

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

She hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda as her leaders.

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Royal wedding dresses from around the world

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Will Meghan Markle's wedding dress match up to these?

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Terror funding case: Ex-J-K MLA Rashid Engineer's bail plea dismissed

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Rashid was arrested on August 9 last year, since he was unable to give any convincing answers to the questions, the NIA said.

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

BJP's pro-OBC agenda comes up against caste census demand

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

A BJP source admitted that a census will inevitably reconfirm the numerical majority of the OBCs. 'That will overturn social equations and consign the upper castes to a twilight zone of marginalisation. The RSS won't accept it.' Radhika Ramaseshan reports.

America opposes ban on burqa, Europe supports it

America opposes ban on burqa, Europe supports it

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

An overwhelming number of people in European countries want a ban on the burqa, according to a recent survey. Interestingly, the survey found that most Americans opposed such a ban.

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

What's Pakistan's Afghan Plan?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Pakistan is making efforts at multiple levels for the Taliban government to have a soft landing, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sonam Kapoor, the bride: Who dressed her better?

Sonam Kapoor, the bride: Who dressed her better?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Vote: Was it Ralph and Russo at Paris Fashion Week or Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla in Delhi?

The heat is on! Kangana, Sushmita, Shilpa want your vote

The heat is on! Kangana, Sushmita, Shilpa want your vote

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Who wore ivory best?

Cong's G-23 meets in Jammu, says raising voice to 'strengthen' party

Cong's G-23 meets in Jammu, says raising voice to 'strengthen' party

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

In a public show of dissent, the 'G-23' leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma and Kapil Sibal, who have been pressing for a leadership change and organisational overhaul in the Congress, gathered on one stage in Jammu on Saturday, saying the party is weakening and they have come together to strengthen it.

Doctor with a Difference

Doctor with a Difference

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'I consider myself to be a 50 year old with a 16-year-young mind, ready to conquer more continents,' Dr Shuvendu Sen tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

Brides, will you wear these daring gowns?

Brides, will you wear these daring gowns?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Designer Mimi Prober continued her love affair with lace and embroidery as she presented her collection at the New York Fashion Week.

BJP, Cong yet to submit details on electoral bonds

BJP, Cong yet to submit details on electoral bonds

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

May 30 was the deadline to submit the details as per a Supreme Court directive.

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Hamilton on course for record win after Portuguese pole

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Lewis Hamilton seized pole position in the dying seconds of qualifying for the first Portuguese Grand Prix in 24 years on Saturday to deny and dismay Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas once again.

IAF plane leaves to rescue Indians from virus-hit Iran

IAF plane leaves to rescue Indians from virus-hit Iran

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

About 2,000 Indians are living in Iran, a country that has witnessed increasing numbers of coronavirus cases in the last few days. According to latest reports, 237 people have died of the coronavirus infection in Iran while the number of positive cases stands at around 7,000.

Haryana: INLD's Abhay Chautala resigns as MLA over farm laws

Haryana: INLD's Abhay Chautala resigns as MLA over farm laws

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Abhay Chautala mentioned that he has resigned as farmers' demands have not been met, Gupta told reporters in Chandigarh. The 57-year-old INLD leader was the party's lone MLA in the 90-member assembly and represented the Ellenabad seat.

Meghan shares secret blue touch to her wedding dress

Meghan shares secret blue touch to her wedding dress

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

The 37-year-old former actress revealed that her "something blue", worn by brides as a lucky charm on their wedding day, was a piece of a blue dress she wore on her first date with Prince Harry stitched discreetly inside her white wedding gown.

Summer styles: Made in China

Summer styles: Made in China

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

It's time to make space in your wardrobe:)

Photos! Sexy red carpet looks that are too hot to ignore

Photos! Sexy red carpet looks that are too hot to ignore

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Plunging gowns and dangerously sexy slits! Presenting some daring styles from this week's red carpet outings.

Why PM of strong India so weak, asks Cong on border standoff

Why PM of strong India so weak, asks Cong on border standoff

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The opposition party also launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and asked why is he "so kind" to Chinese President Xi Jinping and "not showing loyalty towards the country".