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HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

HC directs activist Gokhale to remove tweets against ex-diplomat

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

In an interim order, Justice C Hari Shankar also restrained Gokhale from posting scandalous tweets against Lakshmi Puri and her husband Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri during the pendency of the defamation suit.

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.

Do your kids use foul language?

Do your kids use foul language?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Why is Janhvi Kapoor sorry?

Why is Janhvi Kapoor sorry?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Bollywood stars celebrate Earth Day with stunning pictures, beautiful messages and quotes.

Suicide by pedophile monk

Suicide by pedophile monk

Rediff.com17 May 2005

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

'They are reacting as if I have murdered someone'

Rediff.com21 May 2019

'I am sure this unwanted controversy will only make me stronger.'

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Her husband and other relatives had shifted to a rented building, the police said, adding Kanakadurga then took refugee at the One Stop Centre here.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Congress moves SC against Karnataka Guv's invite to BJP

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The Congress urged Chief Justice Dipak Misra to hold an urgent hearing on Wednesday night itself.

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Can Nitish escape blame for Muzaffarpur scandal?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'These children are wards of the State. They were exploited because the state government and its officials didn't do their jobs.'

Australian charged in attack on Indian restaurateur

Australian charged in attack on Indian restaurateur

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

A 19-year-old Australian on Wednesday surrendered to the police over the racially-motivated bashing of an Indian restaurant owner in Melbourne.

Covid and crematorium: Slum dwellers grapple with smoke, stench and fear of disease

Covid and crematorium: Slum dwellers grapple with smoke, stench and fear of disease

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

For the residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Camp, living next to a crematorium is as much a struggle as keeping COVID-19 at bay.

'Does a shack on a footpath count as home?'

'Does a shack on a footpath count as home?'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

All that the children at Kolkata's CINI Asha shelter want is a real home, discovers Sandip Roy

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rabri assaulted, threw me out of home at midnight, charges daughter-in-law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Mahila Thana station house officer Arti Kumari Jaiswal arrived at the spot and told reporters, "The girl seems to be in a state of shock and hence we are taking her along to the police station and wait for the time till she is able to record her statement coherently. An FIR will be lodged based on her testimony and investigations and further action will follow."

Australia says sorry to forgotten children

Australia says sorry to forgotten children

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Monday apologised to thousands of British child migrants transported to the country over centuries for their physical suffering, emotional starvation and the cold absence of love and tenderness during their forced care. The "Forgotten Australians" included the half a million children raised in institutions, orphanages and foster care homes through the last century and also about 7,000 child migrants.

US Plays the Tibet Card

US Plays the Tibet Card

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

China is acutely conscious of the need for the next Dalai Lama to be under its control. It was for this reason that China recently stressed their claim on Arunachal Pradesh. There were rumours that the next Dalai Lama may be found in Tawang. If that happens, India-China relations will become tense and there may be demands for the child to be handed over to the Chinese, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Trolls call Masaba names on Twitter, she takes them down in style

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The episode occurred when she took a supportive stand on the Delhi firecrackers ban.

SHOCKING! Every 7 seconds, a girl under 15 is married

SHOCKING! Every 7 seconds, a girl under 15 is married

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

According to a report by Save the Children, 15 million girls are married before the age of 18.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Tandav and 7 other CONTROVERSIES

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

8 instances when Indian movies and Web shows were neck deep in trouble!

Case against Remo: Cops seek CCTV footage inside hospital

Case against Remo: Cops seek CCTV footage inside hospital

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Goa police investigating an allegation against famous pop singer Remo Fernandes that he threatened a minor girl, have sought CCTV footage of the ward at GMCH.

Award winning teen actor can't watch his film

Award winning teen actor can't watch his film

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Shams Patel, the winner of the National award as best child artist for his role in Thanks Maa, would not be able to watch it in a theatre as the movie has been awarded 'A' certificate by the Censor Board.

Transgenders find dignity, and life, through microfinance

Transgenders find dignity, and life, through microfinance

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

TAI has undertaken some extraordinary work to help rehabilitate sex workers and transgenders so that they can live a life of dignity and honour.

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Budget allocation for maternity programme increased two fold

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The Child Protection Services programme under the Integrated Child Development Services was increased to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 925 crore.

Chattisgarh IAS officer puts foot on hospital bed, sparks row

Chattisgarh IAS officer puts foot on hospital bed, sparks row

Rediff.com5 May 2016

IAS officer Jagdish Sonkar, a 2013 batch officer went to Ramanujgank hospital on Monday for an inspection where he spoke to a patient. Many other patients and other hospital staff allegedly were furious over his behaviour. A source then clicked a photo, and posted it on social media, where it went viral.

Hockey captain Sardar rubbishes sexual harassment charges against him

Hockey captain Sardar rubbishes sexual harassment charges against him

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

India hockey captain Sardar Singh is in deep trouble. A British hockey player has reportedly filed a written complaint against the 29-year-old accusing him of sexual harassment.

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Autopsy reveals Sherin died of 'homicidal violence'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Sherin went missing from her home in Richardson on October 7 and her body was found on October 22 in a culvert in suburban Dallas by a cadaver dog after an intense search. The toddler's body was identified days later using her dental records.

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Why Savitribai's life is an inspiration for all

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

How did a young girl with no formal education become one of India's most inspiring teachers and social reformers?

Men, here's how you DON'T talk about sexual harassment

Men, here's how you DON'T talk about sexual harassment

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Lessons from Hollywood star Matt Damon's mistakes.

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.

School principal held for sexually harassing student in Assam

School principal held for sexually harassing student in Assam

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The principal of a reputed private school in Guwahati has been suspended after a student alleged that he had sexually harassed her.

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'

Dare to dream? Young England show pedigree on World Cup stage

Dare to dream? Young England show pedigree on World Cup stage

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Gareth Southgate's England team has started a new chapter, and rekindled genuine hope.

'I want to teach men what their mothers didn't'

'I want to teach men what their mothers didn't'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Chaudhury has been at the receiving end of numerous hate mails after taking certain pro-women initiatives.

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

New York bombing suspect charged with supporting terrorism

Rediff.com12 Dec 2017

Akayed Ullah had no criminal record back home, a police official said, even as Dhaka vowed "zero tolerance" against terrorism.