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Marriages under Muslim personal law not exempt from POCSO Act: HC

Marriages under Muslim personal law not exempt from POCSO Act: HC

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The court denied bail to a 31-year-old man charged under the Act for allegedly abducting and impregnating a 15-year old minor girl whom he claims he had married.

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Who will benefit from the Child Labour Act, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Amendments to the Child Labour Act say children can work in 'family enterprises' but the definition isn't clear, points out Shyamal Majumdar.

'Misuse of kids during campaign': Cong complains to EC against Modi

'Misuse of kids during campaign': Cong complains to EC against Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The delegation demanded that those responsible for the act should be brought to book as the issue was serious.

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Abhijit's Nobel and the challenges ahead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The fruition of Nobel's hope lies in the response of a caring government that can rise above politics and propaganda, not in the frenetic raptures of a public that worships fame for fame's sake,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

How to ensure your child's safety at school

How to ensure your child's safety at school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With many schools abdicating their legal and ethical responsibilities towards students, Avantika Bhuyan lists down things to keep in mind for your child's security

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

New criminal laws reflect current social realities: Officials

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The current social realities and challenges have been addressed in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 that will provide a mechanism for effectively dealing with such crimes and criminals and also having a deterrent effect, officials said on Saturday.

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

I'd do it again and again, says brave Lyon after one-legged cameo

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Lyon surprised virtually everyone in the ground when he hobbled out to bat at number 11

TV serial actress Chahat Pandey joins AAP; says will work for people of MP

TV serial actress Chahat Pandey joins AAP; says will work for people of MP

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Pandey, who has worked in TV shows like Pavitra Bandhan and Hamari Bahu Silk, said she had been living in Mumbai for the last seven to eight years and working as an actor.

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Ex-ISIS bride Shamima Begum can't return to Britain, loses citizenship appeal

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

The British government has claimed Begum could seek a Bangladeshi passport given her heritage but her family has argued that she is British and has never held Bangladeshi citizenship.

Australia's secret weapon: Cummins raves about Boland

Australia's secret weapon: Cummins raves about Boland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Boland troubled India throughout the game with his incisive bowling, not allowing the famed Indian batting line-up to breathe easy at any point

India's SHAME! 100 men offered to pay this '10-yr-old girl' to strip

India's SHAME! 100 men offered to pay this '10-yr-old girl' to strip

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

More than 100 Indians were among the 1,000 men caught trying to pay a computer-generated 10-year-old Filipina girl called Sweetie to perform sex acts online.

Enough proof of girls forced into prostitution in Rajasthan: NCW

Enough proof of girls forced into prostitution in Rajasthan: NCW

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The NCW, in a statement, on Friday said it had taken cognizance of the media reports that in the Rajasthan area of Bhilwara, conflicts over loan repayments were purportedly resolved by auctioning off young women on stamp papers.

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

It will tackle crimes, including those associated with malware, botnets, intellectual property theft and technology facilitated child exploitation.

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

'Every single child matters, every single childhood matters'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Kailash Satyarthi, co-winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, in front of packed crowd made a rousing speech asking every person to come together and set our children free. He honoured those who came before him and also said that he accepted this honour on behalf of all the martyrs and activists in India. Here's the transcript of his moving acceptance speech.

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Have heart-to-heart talk to end trust deficit: Rajnath to Meiteis, Kukis

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

In an address at an election rally in this southern-most part of Mizoram bordering Myanmar, Singh said violence is no solution to any problem and the two communities in Manipur must talk to each other to improve the situation in the troubled state.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking comprehensive anti-trafficking law

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking comprehensive anti-trafficking law

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

It has sought a direction to the Centre to 'forthwith comply' with the directions passed by the top court in 2015 and file a complete status report.

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

EPL PIX: Arsenal thrash Burnley; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

Bukayo Saka scored either side of halftime as Arsenal crushed second-bottom Burnley 5-0.

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

UK faith review warns of aggressive Khalistan extremism

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

In a section entitled 'Sikh Extremism' the review goes into detail of how members of the British Sikh community expressed their growing concern over a small but extremely vocal group "hijacking" the Sikh faith to push a subversive pro-Khalistan narrative.

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'When I saw my name in the list, it was unbelievable.'

UP engineer abused 50 kids for 10 years, arrested

UP engineer abused 50 kids for 10 years, arrested

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

He is believed to have told that he was silently operating in the adjoining districts of Hamirpur, Banda and Chitrakoot for last 10 years preying upon poor children between 5-16 years of age, the officials said.

Grant, others convicted in child abuse case

Grant, others convicted in child abuse case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2006

The length of the sentence is yet to be announced.

Fearing father's layoff, Indian schoolgirl goes missing in US

Fearing father's layoff, Indian schoolgirl goes missing in US

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Tanvi Marupally from Conway, Arkansas was last seen in her neighbourhood on January 17 when she left for school on the bus, the Conway police department said.

How Kailash Satyarthi transformed a bonded child labourer's life

How Kailash Satyarthi transformed a bonded child labourer's life

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

At seven, Laxman Singh was one of the first children to be rescued by Kailash Satyarthi from bonded labour. Through his story, the author traces the Nobel Peace Prize awardee's campaign

EPL PIX: Ten-man Liverpool script comeback win; Brighton go top

EPL PIX: Ten-man Liverpool script comeback win; Brighton go top

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

'Demand for sex trafficking is everywhere'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

'Children should be told that if they receive porn on their phones they should inform their parents or teachers who should in turn contact cyber crime.'

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Now US Olympic swimmer accuses ex-coach of sexual abuse

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Ariana Kukors, who represented the United States in the 2012 Olympic Games, said Sean Hutchison, then a coach for USA Swimming's national team, began "grooming" her for a sexual relationship when she was 13.

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Sushil Modi seeks law to fix uniform age of marriage for all women

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Modi said different laws related to Hindus, Christians and Parsis and the Special Marriage Act 1954 has determined minimum marriage age of 18 years for a woman and 21 years for man but the Muslim Personal Law holds marriage of a girl legal after she has attained puberty.

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

'We have overloaded the unstable Himalayas'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

'And Joshimath has already shown the dangers ahead.' 'We have to acknowledge that our mountains are still young babies.' 'You don't put an extra load on the back of a growing child!'

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Shinde's maiden Budget offers Rs 6K aid, free crop cover to farmers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Announcing a Re 1 crop insurance scheme for farmers, the deputy CM said the government will bear the financial burden of Rs 3,312 crore.

Leave Them Kids Alone!

Leave Them Kids Alone!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The future belongs to the young; not the old, asserts Shyam G Menon.

Every parent with a girl child must watch The Silence

Every parent with a girl child must watch The Silence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The Silence's message is so overpowering, so overwhelming that a stellar cast, with all its charisma, aura and star power, pales in comparison to the subject at hand.

Mission Majnu Review: I Spy Silly

Mission Majnu Review: I Spy Silly

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

If you want to make your enemy look like a threat, at least make them formidable, sighs Sukanya Verma.

2,290 kids in Maha lost parents due to COVID-19

2,290 kids in Maha lost parents due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The data about the orphaned children has been compiled based on the inputs given by the district task forces headed by the collectors.

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Blonde Review: Marilyn Monroe Deserves Better

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Asian Games gold medallist and Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, part of Indian football's 'holy trinity' in the 1950s and 60s, passed away in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness, sources close to his family said.

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Once approved by Parliament, there will be a complete ban on commercial surrogacy, but altruistic surrogacy will be permitted for needy infertile couples under strict regulations.

Received 120 grievances, actioned 167 URLs in one month: Twitter

Received 120 grievances, actioned 167 URLs in one month: Twitter

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The highest number of URLs actioned pertained to Abuse/Harassment and IP-related Infringement (46 each), followed by Privacy Infringement (35), Impersonation (16) and Defamation (15). URLs actioned under Misinformation/Synthetic and Manipulated Media category stood at 7, and Sensitive Adult Content and Hateful Conduct (one each).

What are Sex-Workers Doing With Cryptos?

What are Sex-Workers Doing With Cryptos?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The OF saga has led to sex-workers looking at cryptocurrency as an alternative, notes Devangshu Datta.

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Sachin@50: 50 Interesting Facts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

As Sachin turns 50, Rediff brings you 50 fascinating facts about the God of Cricket.