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'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.

Maha govt sends draft Shakti bill to joint legislature panel

Maha govt sends draft Shakti bill to joint legislature panel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The bill, named 'Shakti' and modelled on the Disha Act in Andhra Pradesh, also provides for completion of investigation and filing of chargesheet within 15 days, and completion of trial in 30 days.

Where are SRK, Salman off to?

Where are SRK, Salman off to?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Stars are back to their buzzing lives.

'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.'

Hyd police distance themselves from Hasan Ali

Hyd police distance themselves from Hasan Ali

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

They claim that all the seven criminal cases pertaining to him have been disposed of by the courts.

Bigg Boss 13: What made Arti emotional?

Bigg Boss 13: What made Arti emotional?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Salman asks Siddharth to be careful as Shehnaaz is in love with him!

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

India Inc making workplace more inclusive for persons with disabilities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

As the world celebrated International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PwD) on December 3, corporate India has kept up with efforts to make workplaces more inclusive and accessible. Organisations across sectors are taking initiatives such as equipping offices with practical work tools like Braille-friendly and voice-enabled lifts and screen readers. While inclusion has gained pace, only 11.3 per cent (or 3.4 million out of 30 million) Indians with disabilities have jobs.

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Why Ban Only Sedition Law?

Rediff.com18 May 2022

There are laws that are as out of time and place today as the Rowlatt Act was a century ago, explains Aakar Patel.

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.

Prannoy battles back from illness for Paris Olympics

Prannoy battles back from illness for Paris Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Ravaged but resolute H S Prannoy focussed on increasing speed ahead of Paris Olympics

PHOTO: Ranveer's fan boy moment!

PHOTO: Ranveer's fan boy moment!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

January Releases: Street Dancer 3D, Tanhaji, Chhapaak

January Releases: Street Dancer 3D, Tanhaji, Chhapaak

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

So which film will *you* watch at a theatre near you?

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Decoding Atlee's Recipe For Blockbuster Cinema

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Atlee gives temporary relief from reality, by blinding us into a make-believe world where the perfect family hero and messiah makes the world a safer and equal place for all, explains Divya Nair.

In pics: A fashion show celebrating India's daughters

In pics: A fashion show celebrating India's daughters

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The Beti fashion show unites celebs to educate and empower the girl child.

Ranveer will play a great Indian hero

Ranveer will play a great Indian hero

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Playing the great general will be a challenge for the talented actor.

When 'Dancing Uncle' danced with Govinda

When 'Dancing Uncle' danced with Govinda

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

It was sheer magic on Dance Deewane.

ASK KOMAL: How can I avoid getting a heart attack?

ASK KOMAL: How can I avoid getting a heart attack?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

'Keep your mind at rest and lead a healthy lifestyle.' 'Adopt a good dietary pattern with low carbohydrates, low fat and high protein foods, including a lot of vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc.' 'Drink plenty of water and sleep well.'

Heart Disease: Why Young Women Are At Risk

Heart Disease: Why Young Women Are At Risk

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Practo has witnessed a 215% increase in total consultations related to cardiovascular health, with women in the age group of 25 to 34 contributing to the largest number of consultations.

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.

UP: Teen dies from attackers wounds

UP: Teen dies from attackers wounds

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Just as fiercely as she fought with her attackers, to thwart their advances, 16-year old Poonam battled with her wounds for 17 days before succumbing to the trauma and pain at the King George's Medical University in Lucknow on Thursday night.

Nushrat's daring low neckline will knock your socks over

Nushrat's daring low neckline will knock your socks over

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

Presenting the best-dressed celebs at the Vogue Beauty Awards which took place in Mumbai.

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

10 Photographs You HAVE To See Today

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The ten best pics of 2023.

How Katy Perry plans to save Mother Earth

How Katy Perry plans to save Mother Earth

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Dressed in Indian designer outfits, the singer shot for the cover of Vogue India.

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.

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

Girl killed in Pakistan for helping friend elope

Girl killed in Pakistan for helping friend elope

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A Pakistani teenage girl was drugged, strangled and her body set on fire for allegedly helping her friend to elope

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Here's a recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

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.

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.

Cop probing Qandeel murder suspended, woman officer appointed

Cop probing Qandeel murder suspended, woman officer appointed

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Homicide unit (in-charge) Inspector Ilyas Haider who was doing ground investigation into the murder case will be replaced by woman Inspector Attiya Jaffari.

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Deepika Padukone patriot earlier, but now...': Kanhaiya's dig at govt

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Kanhaiya also said there was no "tukde tukde" government before 2014

#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.

Do audiences like MARRIED ACTRESSES?

Do audiences like MARRIED ACTRESSES?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Joginder Tuteja looks back at their first films after marriage, and how well they did.

'Womanifesto' released ahead of Lok Sabha polls

'Womanifesto' released ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The National Alliance of Women's Organisations released the 'Womanifesto' for consideration of all political parties for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Pak has DNA of terrorism: India on Kashmir at UNESCO

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Ananya Agarwal, who led the Indian delegation to the UNESCO General Conference being held in Paris, told the panel that Pak is home to all shades of darkness; from extremist ideologies and darker powers of radicalisation to the darkest manifestations of terrorism.

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"We are also a country that has a chance to become world champions because I hope we are the best team."

The Bigil Review

The Bigil Review

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Bigil packs in enough entertainment in its three-hour running time, feels A Ganesh Nadar.

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.

Kejriwal's epic gaffe: Pays 'homage' to RTI activists who are very much alive

Kejriwal's epic gaffe: Pays 'homage' to RTI activists who are very much alive

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal committed a gaffe at his rally in Ahmedabad on Sunday when he paid homage to four RTI activists, of whom three happen to be alive.