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If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

If All Indians Are Your Brothers And Sisters...

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'One doesn't need to wait for the government to come forward to help.' 'Why blame the system when we can start doing things in a small way?'

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

'Why was she arrested when she was taking her child to school?'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

'This arrest was totally unnecessary and disproportionate to the gravity of charges. What was truly required was a more measured and calculated approach, keeping in mind the strain such an action could cause to the growing bilateral relationship between these two great nations.' Indian-American organisations condemn Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's arrest.

Demographic Dividend: Has India failed to cash in?

Demographic Dividend: Has India failed to cash in?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

India remains a young nation, but it will not get younger in future. India has not managed to noticeably improve education. Nor has it managed to create employment opportunities, observes Devangshu Datta.

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Netaji's statue at India Gate a 'nice gesture': Daughter

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

"I am very happy about the decision. It is very good location. I am certainly glad that his statue would be put up at such a prominent place. What surprises me is it came all of a sudden now. One might have prepared a bit earlier, but better late than never, I must say. I hope that the controversy about the tableau can also be put to rest in a satisfactory manner," Bose-Pfaff told PTI over the telephone from Germany, where she lives.

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Manipur Terrorism: 'Chinese hand can't be ruled out'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'The adversary will always exploit India's anti-national elements.'

Facebook removes 31.5 mn hate speech content in Q2

Facebook removes 31.5 mn hate speech content in Q2

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Hate speech content removal has increased over 15X on Facebook and Instagram since Facebook first began reporting it.

What's Kriti's Funda In Life?

What's Kriti's Funda In Life?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

'Each one of us is going through problems. My funda in life is, be nice.'

Chhorii Review

Chhorii Review

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

By the time, the story decides it has dilly dallied enough and finally throws light on its long-drawn-out mystery, curiosity has died a natural death, sighs Sukanya Verma.

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

'I would have been the king of limited overs cricket'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

'I am not envious of those who are making millions. It's their era and I had my era.'

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Planet Earth welcomes 8th billion inhabitant

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Planet Earth welcomed its 8th billion inhabitant on Tuesday, a remarkable milestone for humanity that is set to propel India to become the world's most populous country next year, surpassing China amid rising global challenges.

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amul Thapar, 47, had become in 2007 the first South Asian Article III judge when he was appointed as a US District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Why TN tops in number of abandoned children

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'The real reason is early marriage, which is prevalent in many parts of Tamil Nadu.' 'These girls are married off at 15 and by the age of 19 they have three children.' 'By the age of 21 they are separated and the children are abandoned.'

How the British stole the Kohinoor from a child

How the British stole the Kohinoor from a child

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

'I can tell you the case that hurts me the most is the one in which the little boy is forced to sign the Kohinoor over.' 'You take a mother away from a child, you surround him with grown ups speaking a different language, you tell him he must sign this over or else...'

Pak cricketer Imam-ul-Haq accused of having multiple affairs

Pak cricketer Imam-ul-Haq accused of having multiple affairs

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The user leaked Imam's WhatsApp chats with several girls, alleging that the cricketer had exploited them.

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.

Lockdown blues? 3 feel-good films to cheer you

Lockdown blues? 3 feel-good films to cheer you

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Feeling the heat and tension of the crisis? Fikar not!

Human trafficking in India

Human trafficking in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In the year 2016, 8132 human trafficking cases have been reported in India.

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

What An Adivasi MP Expects From President Murmu

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Due to the huge unemployment among displaced Adivasis they undertake any job that comes their way even if it means working and living in hazardous conditions.' 'The situation is such that out of every five tribals who migrate in search of employment only three come back alive.'

Malan will offer us experience in top three: Root

Malan will offer us experience in top three: Root

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Wood's injury has created an opening for Saqib Mahmood's Test debut and Root did not rule that out.

Rahul a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti

Rahul a 'VIP kisan', sits on sofa on tractor: Smriti

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Speaking to reporters at the Gujarat BJP headquarters, the Union textiles and women and child development minister hit out at Gandhi over his comment that the Congress, if voted to power, would scrap the contentious legislations.

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Pix: Demi Moore in Nepal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The actress was in the country to shoot a documentary on human trafficking.

Tableau row: Rajnath tries to pacify Mamata, TMC says 'dignity hurt'

Tableau row: Rajnath tries to pacify Mamata, TMC says 'dignity hurt'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

In his letter, Singh hinted since the Central Public Works Department's tableau already featured Bose, West Bengal's float was not included for the parade, without saying it in so many words.

POCSO at behest of girl's family 'unfortunate': HC

POCSO at behest of girl's family 'unfortunate': HC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

"Consensual sex has been in legal grey area because the consent given by minor cannot be said to be a valid consent in the eyes of law. The short question which arises is as to whether the petitioner (man) should be granted bail or not," the Delhi HC said.

'Govt wants anti-CAA protests to be suppressed'

'Govt wants anti-CAA protests to be suppressed'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

'All political parties have exploited the police. The current government at the Centre is blatant and unapologetic about it.'

Sex with wife below the age of 18 is rape, says SC

Sex with wife below the age of 18 is rape, says SC

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

The apex court said the exception in the rape law was contrary to the philosophy of other statutes and violates the bodily integrity of a girl child.

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Bollywood's Railway Reunions

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Trains don't just transport from one place to another. Sometimes they can be a setting for a happily-ever-after. It sure happens a lot in the movies.

Exclusive! Matrimonial sites being used by predators, traffickers: Maneka

Exclusive! Matrimonial sites being used by predators, traffickers: Maneka

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Minister of Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi is determined to give her ministry more teeth. "It's a ministry that needs to take itself seriously," she tells Rashme Sehgal, especially since it deals with the upliftment of millions of impoverished and exploited women.

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Shelter home abuse: Rajnath assures action; UP minister admits laxity

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Twenty-four girls were rescued from a shelter home in Deoria in Uttar Pradesh after allegation of sexual exploitation of the inmates came to light a few days ago.

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.'

Gap joins hands with govt for workers' rights

Gap joins hands with govt for workers' rights

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

A year after being embroiled in a child labour controversy, leading US apparel and footwear brand Gap has embarked on a national initiative for welfare of children and women in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development and various state governments. The company has also started a special rehabilitation centre for women and children in association with Delhi-based NGO Self Employed Women's Association in the national capital.

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Will work with Malala for peace, says Nobel winner Satyarthi

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Elated over winning the Nobel Peace prize, renowned child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi on Friday dedicated the coveted award to people of India and vowed to work with renewed vigour against exploitation of children and to ensure their welfare.

Review: Pankh is a courageous film

Review: Pankh is a courageous film

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Pankh is not for the feeble. The director sets out to shock, scandalise, repulse and disgust you. If you are prepared for this then take a chance. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Bill to protect rights of surrogate mothers cleared

Bill to protect rights of surrogate mothers cleared

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

To prevent exploitation of women, especially those in rural and tribal areas, the government has prohibited foreigners from commissioning surrogacy in the country and has drafted this comprehensive legislation.

5 Dhanush Movies to Watch

5 Dhanush Movies to Watch

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Subhash K Jha celebrates Dhanush's birthday on July 28 by picking five of his favourite Dhanush movies.

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Five English Premier League and three Championship (second tier) soccer clubs are being investigated in relation to allegations of widespread historical child sex abuse in the sport dating back to the 1970s, British police said on Monday.

Absence of Root will be advantage for Windies: Roach

Absence of Root will be advantage for Windies: Roach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The England-Windies Test series will be held at Hampshire's Ageas Bowl and Lancashire's Emirates Old Trafford, which have been chosen as bio-secure venues.

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Anachronistic Art 370 encouraged terrorism: Jaishankar

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Writing in the United Kingdom's 'Financial Times' newspaper on Tuesday, the minister sought to counter criticism over Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's announcement over the "anachronistic provision" last month, which he said had resulted in socio-economic injustice due to the inability to apply national laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Is India Politicising The Womb?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

It doesn't make sense to view the womb through the prism of religion, community and tradition, warns Shyam G Menon.

Rani, the Royals and the Nobel Laureate

Rani, the Royals and the Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Kailash Satyarthi, Rani Mukherjee met the royal family.