News for 'acid attack survivor'

CJI urges law change for harsher acid attack sentences

CJI urges law change for harsher acid attack sentences

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union territories to provide comprehensive information on acid attack cases, including case status, victim details, and rehabilitation measures.

#Sheroes: 8 acid attack survivors shine on London ramp

#Sheroes: 8 acid attack survivors shine on London ramp

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

They came, they saw and they conquered hearts!

SC asks HCs to submit details of pending acid attack cases

SC asks HCs to submit details of pending acid attack cases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases and is considering setting up special courts for their expeditious disposal. The court is also considering amending the law to include acid attack survivors under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act.

Acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi stuns on the ramp

Acid attack survivor Reshma Qureshi stuns on the ramp

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

After walking at New York, Reshma strode the Mysore Fashion Week ramp for designer Jaheena.

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.

How this acid attack survivor is redefining beauty

How this acid attack survivor is redefining beauty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal is encouraging self-love with her inspiring Instagram pics.

Inside Sheroes Hangout: A cafe run by acid attack survivors

Inside Sheroes Hangout: A cafe run by acid attack survivors

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The second branch of the cafe aims to rehabilitate five survivors -- Farah, Aruna, Reshma, Sunita and Rani -- all of whom were initially trained at the Sheroes Hangout in Agra.

DON'T MISS: An acid attack survivor's appeal

DON'T MISS: An acid attack survivor's appeal

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Live and let live. Be independent, says Anmol Rodriguez.

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

Must-read! An inspiring tale about acid attack survivors

Must-read! An inspiring tale about acid attack survivors

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

In her book, Make Love Not Scars, anti-acid attack champ Ria Sharma shares stories of the unbreakable spirit of acid attack survivors.

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.'

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.

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.'

Indian anti-acid attack champ wins UN award

Indian anti-acid attack champ wins UN award

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

A fashion student, this 26-year-old founded an organisation to support survivors of acid attacks.

Acid attack victims inspire each other

Acid attack victims inspire each other

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Thirty-six-year-old Haseena Hussain, who fought a long battle after being attacked with acid, has called upon all acid attack victims to be independent and not be bogged down in life.

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.

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 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.

UP government will provide jobs to acid attack women victims on priority

UP government will provide jobs to acid attack women victims on priority

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Earlier, the acid attack survivors were felicitated and provided with financial assistance in Lucknow on the occasion of International Women's Day.

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.

UP: 3 women cops suspended after taking selfies with acid attack victim

UP: 3 women cops suspended after taking selfies with acid attack victim

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

The three constables, deployed there for her protection, took selfies with the victim in her bed which went viral.

Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot

Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

This photoshoot is bound to catch your attention, as it is unlike any other you have seen. Five courageous survivors of acid attacks have come together to pose for these photographs taken by lensman Rahul Saharan to highlight the issue of acid attacks in the country.

'I Want To Become an IAS Officer'

'I Want To Become an IAS Officer'

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'Being a visually challenged girl, there were a lot of challenges, but my parents and teachers helped me a lot to conquer them.'

The Cause Shah Rukh Khan Secretly Supports

The Cause Shah Rukh Khan Secretly Supports

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

'He's been doing something we don't talk about much, working with acid attack survivors.' 'He supports them not just emotionally, but also financially.' 'His Mir Foundation helps them with the surgeries they have to go through to step out again and get back their lives.' 'He doesn't talk about it and I only learnt about this when we were in Kolkata once and some of the girls had come to meet him at the hotel.'

What I learned from acid attack survivors: Shah Rukh Khan's passionate Davos speech

What I learned from acid attack survivors: Shah Rukh Khan's passionate Davos speech

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The superstar received the World Economic Forum's prestigious Crystal Award in Davos.

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Easy to get acid as vegetables despite ban: DCW chief

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Activists raised questions over the rampant sale of acid in markets and claimed that the ban exists only on paper.

Digital access intrinsic to right to life, says SC, bats for disabled

Digital access intrinsic to right to life, says SC, bats for disabled

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India has directed changes in digital know your customer (KYC) guidelines for persons with disability and acid attack survivors, citing the right to digital access as an intrinsic component of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court found that existing KYC procedures, which require visual tasks such as head movements and facial positioning, pose significant challenges for these groups, preventing them from accessing essential services like bank accounts and welfare schemes. The court emphasized the importance of bridging the digital divide and ensuring universal accessibility to digital services for all citizens.

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.

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Manipur's Silent Green Hero

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

He has single-handedly planted over 100,000 trees and shared more than 40,000 saplings with others -- all at no cost.

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Girl attacked with acid in Delhi battling facial and eye burns; 3 arrested

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The teen, who was with her younger sister when the attack took place at Mohan Garden near Uttam Nagar, has named two persons who could be responsible for the attack.

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.

Centre tells states to regulate sale of acid to curb attacks

Centre tells states to regulate sale of acid to curb attacks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Complying with the Supreme Court directive, the Union home ministry has asked all states to ban across-the-counter sale of acid in the wake of rising incidents of attacks on women using the chemical.

Meet the real showstoppers!

Meet the real showstoppers!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Five acid attack survivors walked for designer Agnimitra Paul's show in Kolkata.

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Will You Do This Immediately After Your Wedding?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

This is what Krishna Rajput did.

All about Chhapaak

All about Chhapaak

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

All you wanted to know about Chhapaak.

Is that Deepika?!!

Is that Deepika?!!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Deepika Padukone's first look from Chhapaak is out and the actress is hard to recognise.

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.

Did 'Chhapaak' change attacker's religion, name?

Did 'Chhapaak' change attacker's religion, name?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

In the Meghna Gulzar directed film, there is no mention of any Nadeem or Naeem Khan. Moreover, Rajesh is the name of Malti's boyfriend.