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Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Why RSS-BJP Have Abandoned West Bengal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The RSS-BJP fight against TMC excesses seem to have been limited to fighting the assembly poll, not coming to the defence of ordinary Bengalis who are being crushed daily by Trinamool goons,' points out Virendra Kapoor.

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

How an IT firm is helping worried parents

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Bengaluru-based NorthStar uses Internet of Things platform to monitor school buses, facilitate disaster prevention & better emergency management.

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.

Windies' Gabriel banned for four ODIs over homophobic comment

Windies' Gabriel banned for four ODIs over homophobic comment

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

Gabriel, 30, accepted an ICC charge after he was warned by on-field umpires during the third Test for comments made towards England captain Joe Root.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Raphael Samuel has invited much ridicule and abuse, as well as bits of admiration, on social media, reports Ritwik Sharma.

'The Roast is more important than rape?'

'The Roast is more important than rape?'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The only tweets that make sense.

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

If you are upset with your colleague's work, please resolve all issues within the precincts of your workplace. Never outside of your workplace.

'Adhyayan was completely under Kangana's spell'

'Adhyayan was completely under Kangana's spell'

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'He would not hear a word against her, no matter what she did to him.' 'Just because you are a National Award winner, it doesn't give you the license to walk all over people and destroy their lives.'

China teacher executed for raping 26 minor girls

China teacher executed for raping 26 minor girls

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A primary school teacher in China's Gansu province has been executed for the rape and sexual abuse of 26 minor girls.

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rape survivor's father moves SC against bail plea of Asaram

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Apprehending threat to the life of family members, father of the child rape-victim has moved the Supreme Court on Thursday opposing the bail plea of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

Football Briefs: Real stage comeback, Costa strikes in Atletico win

Football Briefs: Real stage comeback, Costa strikes in Atletico win

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

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

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Muzaffarpur case: Main accused in hospital, not jail

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in the child sexual abuse case, has been resting it out for the past 40 days.

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Sidhu targets Captain again, calls him coward, crybaby

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu on Wednesday once again trained his guns on former state chief minister Amarinder Singh, calling him a 'fraud,' 'coward' and a 'crybaby.'

Bihar shelter home case: SC bans media from publishing morphed images of victims

Bihar shelter home case: SC bans media from publishing morphed images of victims

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The top court said the probe agency would take the help of professional councillors and qualified child psychiatrist in questioning the victims.

Girl made to stand in boys' washroom in school as 'punishment'

Girl made to stand in boys' washroom in school as 'punishment'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

"She (the teacher) dragged my child forcefully and asked her to stay for five minutes inside the boys' washroom as a punishment for not wearing the uniform," alleged the father of the victim.

Review: Spotlight is an essential film about truth

Review: Spotlight is an essential film about truth

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Spotlight is a powerful film, with a terrific ensemble cast, raves Raja Sen.

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Nastase was also heard to call her and British No. 1 Johanna Konta "f****** b******" during the Davis Cup competition being held in Constanta, Romania.

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.

How Maneka plans to tackle problem of runaway children

How Maneka plans to tackle problem of runaway children

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

The Women and Child Development Ministry has found a new route to tackle the problem of runaway children, most of whom take trains to end up in big cities, and has sought Railways' support in this regard.

Maneka Gandhi suggests legalising marijuana for medical purposes

Maneka Gandhi suggests legalising marijuana for medical purposes

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

She also suggested exploring the possibility of setting up de-addiction centres near these railway stations.

CBI to probe Deoria case; one missing girl found in Gorakhpur

CBI to probe Deoria case; one missing girl found in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Earlier, the UP Women and Child Welfare Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi admitted there had been laxity at the district level in not shutting down the Deoria shelter even after a closure order last year.

Google removed 1.54 lakh content pieces in May-Jun in India

Google removed 1.54 lakh content pieces in May-Jun in India

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

In June, Google received 36,265 complaints - the highest till now - from individual users located in India via designated mechanisms. It removed 83,613 pieces of content as a result of user complaints in the said month.

Shelter home case: CBI raids ex-Bihar minister's residence

Shelter home case: CBI raids ex-Bihar minister's residence

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Raids in Patna, Muzaffarpur, Begusarai and Motihari, which began around 07:30 am concluded around 02:30 pm

Twitter 'actioned' 133 URLs between May 26-Jun 25

Twitter 'actioned' 133 URLs between May 26-Jun 25

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Twitter received 94 grievances and 'actioned' 133 URLs between May 26 and June 25, the microblogging platform said in its maiden monthly compliance report as mandated by the IT rules.

One in 4 kids sexually harassed by friends online

One in 4 kids sexually harassed by friends online

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Watch out -- your child's closest friends might be abusing him online.

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Inside the toxic world of online trolls

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A Molotov cocktail of lies, abuse and bigotry is blowing up social media.

Maneka Gandhi defends anti-trolling move, says won't patrol the net

Maneka Gandhi defends anti-trolling move, says won't patrol the net

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Responding to criticism of its anti-trolling move, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday said that the ministry's attempt to check trolling will not imply online policing or blanket patrolling of the internet.

The People's Judge

The People's Judge

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The 70-year-old is so unassuming that it is reported that he has not removed the name plate in his ancestral home in Jodhpur that reads, 'Judge, Supreme Court'.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

Anand Jon now faces 25 years to life in New York

Anand Jon now faces 25 years to life in New York

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The Manhattan, New York, district attorney charged fashion designer Anand Jon with 40 counts including multiple charges involving nine victims whose names were not revealed.

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Hindu-Americans must make room for everyone

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Vineet Chander, Director of Hindu Life, Princeton University, offers his take on the US presential election -- what it means to him and what he believes it might to the community.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

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

Horrified by terrible acts of violence, says WhatsApp

Horrified by terrible acts of violence, says WhatsApp

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

In its response to the IT Ministry's missive, WhatsApp has said false news, misinformation and spread of hoaxes are issues that need to be dealt with collectively, by government, civil society and technology companies working together.

73% Indians on Facebook are below 13 years: Assocham

73% Indians on Facebook are below 13 years: Assocham

Rediff.com7 May 2014

As per the survey, nearly 25 per cent kids aged 13 years on Facebook

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'How will they give me permission to die when there are many others in conditions worse than mine?'

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

And Indrani snorted in laughter...

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

When a trial for a murder is going on -- with no end in sight -- more than ten years after the crime took place, it will not feel like the murder happened yesterday.

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Sports Shorts: Tokyo Olympics medal hopeful Ikee diagnosed with leukemia

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Beware pitch invaders!

Beware pitch invaders!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

West Ham ban pitch invaders for life

Padma Lakshmi has a message for Trump. Who's listening?

Padma Lakshmi has a message for Trump. Who's listening?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

The Top Chef star wrote a lengthy post about her childhood and her family's journey to the United States.

'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.