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'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

Acche Din? Not for BJP's Gujarat campaign

Acche Din? Not for BJP's Gujarat campaign

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

'This is a negative campaign, of slurs and fears.' 'The BJP has no desire to fight a positive campaign as it did in 2014, on the issue of governance and achche din.' 'Where the BJP can use these tactics, it will,' says Aakar Patel.

Rishi Sunak works Tory voters with Namaste, Salaam, Khem Cho, Kidda...

Rishi Sunak works Tory voters with Namaste, Salaam, Khem Cho, Kidda...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Britain's prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak has said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

'I want society to open its eyes and ears'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I want them to stand up against abuse, inequality and create a safe, equal world where men and women respect and value each other beyond caste and gender.'

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

LOVE GURU: 'She's particular about secrecy'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

'Average Muslim in UP can't run away'

'Average Muslim in UP can't run away'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'He won't be able to migrate; he must survive in that environment.' 'He will go back after the election to becoming invisible.'

Sushma Swaraj trolled over inter-faith couple's passport row

Sushma Swaraj trolled over inter-faith couple's passport row

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

However, the minister took it on the chin and retweeted some of the tweets that were even abusive and communal in nature.

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Brad Pitt-Jennifer share a moment at SAG awards

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Parasite created history at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards as the South Korean class drama went on to become the first foreign language film to pick up the top prize of the Best Motion Picture cast award.

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Donald Trump, on the verge of becoming the third United States president to be impeached, has attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and accused the Democrats of an "unprecedented and unconstitutional" abuse of power as he described himself as a victim of an "illegal, partisan attempted coup."

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'When resources are few; when frugality demands repairing a broken thing rather than replacing it with a brand new and expensive option, enterprising commoners in rural and urban India improvise on a daily basis and solve their problems with whatever they have,' observes Shivanand Kanavi.

Why Will Smith PUNCHED Chris Rock at the Oscars

Why Will Smith PUNCHED Chris Rock at the Oscars

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

'Wow. Will Smith just smacked the s**t out of me.' 'Keep my wife's name out of your f**king mouth!'

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

SC refers govt's plea to review SC/ST Act verdict to 3-judge bench

SC refers govt's plea to review SC/ST Act verdict to 3-judge bench

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The top court had on May 1 reserved the judgment on the Centre's review plea while observing that laws in the country should be caste neutral and uniform.

SC/ST Act: SC to give verdict on Centre's plea on Friday

SC/ST Act: SC to give verdict on Centre's plea on Friday

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

The verdict had led to massive outcry and violent protests by different SC/ST organisations across the country in which several people had died and many injured.

Gauhati HC quashes hate speech case against Subramanian Swamy

Gauhati HC quashes hate speech case against Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Gauhati High High Court has quashed all orders of the lower court in a case against Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy for an alleged hate speech in Assam in 2015.

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

MP: Dalit man thrashed for riding bike in front of village head's house

MP: Dalit man thrashed for riding bike in front of village head's house

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

After beating the victim, the accused warned him not to repeat his action in future.

Don't have ITR of political parties: I-T dept to RTI activist

Don't have ITR of political parties: I-T dept to RTI activist

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The RTI exemptions cited by the CPIO to deny information relate to intellectual property rights, trade secrets and information in the nature of commercial confidence, fiduciary relationship, threat to life and safety of persons who give information to law enforcement agencies in confidence, impediment to investigation, prosecution or apprehension and privacy of an individual.

ASK ANU: 'My Ex-Boyfriend Manipulated Me For Sex'

ASK ANU: 'My Ex-Boyfriend Manipulated Me For Sex'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Dalit BJP MP complains to PM against Yogi

Dalit BJP MP complains to PM against Yogi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

He met the chief minister twice but was scolded and forced to leave, Chhotelal said.

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

As far as Hindus are concerned, the eclipse of Wokeism cannot come any sooner, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

2020's OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES

2020's OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Subhash K Jha picks performances that he loves.

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Winter Olympics will be staged by a country that has grown far wealthier, more powerful

Why this Gully Boy decided to play a villain

Why this Gully Boy decided to play a villain

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

His character Sasya in She, says Vijay Verma, 'is an extremely repellent character. It does everything that a decent human being wouldn't do.'

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Vijay's TOP 5 Performances

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As Tamil superstar Vijay turns 47 on June 22, Subhash K Jha picks his five finest performances.

'Pataal Lok is political'

'Pataal Lok is political'

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'We wanted to explore the divisions in India -- be it class, caste, language, religion or gender.'

The way forward for #MeToo

The way forward for #MeToo

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Awareness should be raised; protocols and procedures, and reporting mechanisms must be put in place to protect both men and women in the workplace,' notes Jael Silliman.

Pranab or no Pranab - Why India will motor along

Pranab or no Pranab - Why India will motor along

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

One of the primary contributors for many success stories has been the existence, functioning and domination of castes - yes castes - which urban Indian loves to hate, abuse and ridicule, writes M R Venkatesh.

Payal Tadvi suicide: All 3 accused docs sent to judicial custody

Payal Tadvi suicide: All 3 accused docs sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The accused -- Bhakti Mehere, Hema Ahuja and Ankita Khandelwal -- were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of doctor Payal Tadvi by tormenting her with casteist slurs.

AAP will run positive campaign, fight poll on work done: Kejriwal

AAP will run positive campaign, fight poll on work done: Kejriwal

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

The CM said that his party will not 'abuse anyone'. He appealed to people to vote for AAP only if they think his govt has done good work. Single-phase elections in Delhi will take place on February 8.

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Facebook responds to Cong's charge of political bias

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Congress accused Facebook of interfering in India's democratic process and social harmony and being soft on members of the ruling BJP on applying its hate-speech rules.

Yogi Is BJP's Second Most Popular Leader

Yogi Is BJP's Second Most Popular Leader

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The BJP has many ruthless leaders with super-sharp political minds. But none has all this and Yogi's charisma and personal ambition, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Payal Tadvi case: Court rejects bail of 3 docs

Payal Tadvi case: Court rejects bail of 3 docs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

After the judge pronounced the order, the three accused broke down and started sobbing in the court.

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Modi claims 40 Trinamool MLAs 'in touch with' him

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

He also accused TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee of nepotism, insisting she wants to politically establish her nephew in West Bengal.

'We love each other but we're not happy'

'We love each other but we're not happy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Football Extras: 'I'm an Aussie': refugee footballer Araibi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

ASK ANU: 'Boyfriend alleges I'm cheating on him'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Union minister manhandled in Nitish Kumar's Bihar

Union minister manhandled in Nitish Kumar's Bihar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The minister was on his way to Motihari to attend PM Modi's rally. He never made it.