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Love, Disaster, Drama On OTT This Week

Love, Disaster, Drama On OTT This Week

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Coming of age, cyclones, conscience, cubicles, catchwords for OTT this week.

'Shah Rukh is just unique!'

'Shah Rukh is just unique!'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Prithvi Nair and her friends tell us why they made the trip from a far flung Mumbai suburb to Khan's sea-facing, sprawling bungalow.

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Badlapur assault accused's death: Cops acted in self defence, says CM; Oppn seeks probe

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

There is no action against the "BJP-linked" school management but an arrested accused is shot dead in suspicious circumstances, he said, adding "we have no trust in Badlapur police".

Family beat up couple; girl succumbs to injuries

Family beat up couple; girl succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

A young girl was brutally beaten to death, while her boyfriend is struggling for survival after being attacked in the name of 'family honour' in Soran village of Muzaffarnagar district near Lucknow.

Girls must not wear short tops to avoid rape: Rajkot BJP mayor

Girls must not wear short tops to avoid rape: Rajkot BJP mayor

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Rajkot city mayor Raksha Boriya on Wednesday suggested that girls should not wear short tops to avoid rape and sexual assaults and to 'conserve Indian values', drawing sharp criticism from several quarters.

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

The Silent Crisis of Student Suicides

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

What is pushing students to take this extreme step?

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Boxer Khelif is a victim of power struggle, says coach

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The IOC says the IBA is a discredited organisation, mired in financial opaqueness and compromised by ties to the Russian leadership.

UK hit by worst riots in years; hostels for asylum seekers attacked

UK hit by worst riots in years; hostels for asylum seekers attacked

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As the United Kingdom struggles with the greatest social unrest it has seen in years, rioters on Sunday set fire to and broke into hotels designed to house asylum seekers in northern England.

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A far-right mob targeted a mosque in north-west England that saw three young girls fatally stabbed during a peaceful vigil in their memory and around 40 police officers suffered injuries in the disorder.

Kutch: Where Wondrous Craft Tells A Story

Kutch: Where Wondrous Craft Tells A Story

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

While the craft of Kutch can be found in many cities, there is nothing quite like wandering into the very homes where it originates and watch it all being created in real time.

The mystery of Delhi's missing girls

The mystery of Delhi's missing girls

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Reuters photographer Mansi Thapliyal spent time with the families of young girls who have gone missing in India's capital New Delhi, photographing them with their missing daughter's belongings. Between January 1 and May 8, 2013, 725 children in Delhi were reported missing and are untraced, according to data from India's Zonal Integrated Police Network website.

Child rights body accuses Badlapur school of covering up sexual assault

Child rights body accuses Badlapur school of covering up sexual assault

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

The Badlapur school, where two young girls were allegedly sexually abused, preferred to cover up the crime instead of helping their parents file a police complaint, said Susieben Shah, chairperson of Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, on Wednesday.

Thigh gap, bikini bridge: Young India's health's at risk

Thigh gap, bikini bridge: Young India's health's at risk

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

Dangerous body fads are driving many young girls to starvation.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

'My Life And My Story Is My Truth'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

'At the age of 68, I am in the best phase of my life.' 'What I have left of my life, I want to live with dignity.'

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

UP man enters Pak to marry FB friend, lands in jail

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A young Indian man was arrested in Pakistan after illegally crossing the border to meet a Facebook friend he wanted to marry. However, the woman told police she was not interested in marrying him. The man, Badal Babu, was arrested in the Mandi Bahauddin district of Pakistan's Punjab province on December 28. He had crossed the border to meet his Facebook friend, Sana Rani. Rani, in her statement to police, said she had been friends with Babu for the past two-and-a-half years but was not interested in marrying him. Babu's family has appealed to the Indian government to intervene for his release.

POCSO Act not meant to criminalise young love: Delhi HC

POCSO Act not meant to criminalise young love: Delhi HC

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The intention behind POCSO Act is to protect children from sexual exploitation but it was never meant to criminalise consensual romantic relationships between young adults, the Delhi high court has said.

COMING UP On OTT This February

COMING UP On OTT This February

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

February has some promising original content streaming on OTT.

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Just How Did The Class Of 2024 Fare?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

It was a hit and miss for some but each one of them revelled in the opportunity to showcase their talent.

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Afghanistan to send 17 female athletes to Asian Games

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Female sport in Afghanistan has been crushed since the Taliban took over from a Western-backed government in August 2021.

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples sighs Sukanya Verma.

India women seek fresh start after Australia debacle

India women seek fresh start after Australia debacle

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur backed the Indian women's team to regain confidence in home conditions during the three-match T20I series against the West Indies.

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Chess Olympiad: Vantika Agrawal to India women's rescue; men's team draw

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Vantika Agrawal delivered when it mattered most as she defeated Grandmaster Irina Krush, helping India secure a 2-2 draw against United States.

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

7 Stunning Sequences From Raj Kapoor Films

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Within his short lifespan of 63 years, Raj Kapoor left behind an incredible cinematic legacy. Dinesh Raheja continues celebrating Raj Kapoor's birth centenary by looking at seven sequences from his films that have defined Hindi cinema.

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.' 'There are another 20 players just behind them. Nobody imagined this was possible 5 years ago.'

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Radhika Gupta: Inspire And Lead, Don't...

Radhika Gupta: Inspire And Lead, Don't...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

When you create a culture where people find purpose in what they do, they will go above and beyond for you, even in difficult personal circumstances, says Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss MF

Rashmi Bansal: An Ode to Overwork

Rashmi Bansal: An Ode to Overwork

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The death of 26-year-old Anna Sebastian Perayil -- who worked on the audit and assurance team at EY Pune, due to 'overwork' her heartbroken mother noted in a letter to EY India chairman Rajiv Memani provoked best-selling author Rashmi Bansal to pen a poem on the perils of overwork in Corporate India.

Fashion: A tribute to the nautch girl

Fashion: A tribute to the nautch girl

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

Here's a sneak peek at designer Vijay Balhara's 'Borala Nautch' line, inspired by the dancing girls of the Mughal empire and showcased on the third day of LFW.

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

'HIL will make hockey families stress-free'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Women's HIL will provide financial stability to junior players and attract youth to hockey: Savita Punia

One can serve nation even without military colours: IAF chief

One can serve nation even without military colours: IAF chief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, the head of the Indian Air Force (IAF), stated that every Indian citizen is akin to a soldier. While acknowledging the unique appeal of serving in uniform, he emphasized that contributing to the nation doesn't necessitate military attire. Addressing NCC cadets at the Republic Day camp, Singh highlighted the importance of national service, emphasizing that it's not limited to those in uniform. He cited an example, stating that 'every soldier is a citizen in uniform, and every citizen is a soldier out of uniform.' He encouraged cadets to embody the values of discipline and patriotism in their daily lives, even outside of the military context, for the betterment of the nation.

Bhumi's Bikini Holiday

Bhumi's Bikini Holiday

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Malaika glitters... Mrunal spreads awareness... Shriya explores the NY night life...

Is 13-year-old Tanvi Patri the next P V Sindhu?

Is 13-year-old Tanvi Patri the next P V Sindhu?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

Tanvi Patri, 13, won the Under-15 girls' singles title at the Badminton Asia U-17 & U-15 Junior Championships.

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Shocked at the way Lakshya Sen succumbed to pressure in the men's singles badminton bronze medal play-off at the Paris Olympics, the legendary Prakash Padukone said it's high time players learn to withstand pressure, become accountable and start delivering results after receiving support.

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

'The Largest Peaceful Gathering Of Pilgrims'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists, but all have been moved by its grandeur points out Atanu Biswas.

Two girls allege molestation by judge in UP's Gonda court

Two girls allege molestation by judge in UP's Gonda court

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Two young girls were allegedly molested by an Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in the Gonda district of Easter Uttar Pradesh, about 120 kilometres from Lucknow.

'Action Needs To Be Taken Against Ranveer Allahbadia'

'Action Needs To Be Taken Against Ranveer Allahbadia'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

'He should be made an example of so that others will follow the law.'

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Make your child solve his/her problems on his/her own. Let the child see parenting as a partnership between you and your child.'