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Bigg Boss 13: Asim clarifies about his 'girlfriend'

Bigg Boss 13: Asim clarifies about his 'girlfriend'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Does Asim have a girlfriend outside the house? Salman Khan gets him to spill the beans.

'How will caste go away from our society?'

'How will caste go away from our society?'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

'Why was Yeddyurappa taken back by the BJP ? Because his community is very strong in Karnataka and if he is back, the BJP thinks it will get more seats.' The government should stop all reservations based on caste, Gandhian Salem Velu Gandhi -- who recently asked the Supreme Court to include a new caste in the list of India's castes, for the children of inter-caste marriages -- tells Rediff.com's Shobha Warrier.

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Mary Kom inspires me, says Virat Kohli

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Kohli said the path laid down by Mary Kom is the ideal one to follow for any parent.

Raat Akeli Hai review

Raat Akeli Hai review

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

It's like Agatha Christie walked into Roman Polanski's Chinatown conversing in Vishal Bhardwaj with a smattering of Brian De Palma for razzle-dazzle -- the upshot is mesmeric, raves Sukanya Verma.

Supernatural series: 'I saw my grandpa's ghost'

Supernatural series: 'I saw my grandpa's ghost'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2007

We invited our readers to send in stories of firsthand supernatural experiences. Read on for some thrills and chills!

5 equity mutual funds that can make you RICH

5 equity mutual funds that can make you RICH

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

A look at five equity mutual funds spread across different fund categories which an investor can rely upon as part of her/his equity mutual fund portfolio and are expected to give pretty decent returns over the long run.

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Where does one find a man who shows no bitterness or animosity towards Hindus, even after a frenzied Hindu mob burnt his house down?, Jyoti Punwani asks in this tribute to a truly extraordinary Indian.

Woman I admire: She proved her haters wrong

Woman I admire: She proved her haters wrong

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Rediff reader Dr Ravi P Bhatia tells us how his daughter fought the odds in her life.

Men's rights activists hope Lok Sabha won't okay 'husband killer law'

Men's rights activists hope Lok Sabha won't okay 'husband killer law'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill, dubbed as a husband killer law by men's rights activists, was approved by the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Men's rights groups who have been staging nationwide protests and holding debates on the issue say they will continue to meet with lawmakers to persuade them not to pass the bill in the Lok Sabha

HC denies permission to rape victim to terminate 27-week pregnancy

HC denies permission to rape victim to terminate 27-week pregnancy

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Doctors claimed that the girl continue with the pregnancy owing to the potential risks to her health if the pregnancy is terminated at such a late stage.

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages you to talk about your problems and offers solutions.

How teenage Saudi 'runaway' bride won her freedom

How teenage Saudi 'runaway' bride won her freedom

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

The elderly Saudi threatened to sue the family of his 15-year-old runaway child bride, asking them to return either the girl or the money he paid them to marry her.

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

It's time to deliver on women's bill, say female MPs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

While the Rajya Sabha had exactly six years ago passed the Women's Reservation Bill, the legislation has since been pending in Lok Sabha.

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

'Balabhaskar was a true legend, a great musician'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

'I told him, "Balu, you have to get out of the hospital. We have to do a lot of programmes together".' 'When I kissed him on his forehead, tears started rolling from his eyes.' 'I wiped the tears away and prayed.' 'I didn't know that was the last time I was going to see my friend alive.'

Ayodhya verdict in 10 days possible: Amit Shah

Ayodhya verdict in 10 days possible: Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'The judicial procedure was influenced which led to no convictions in the anti-Sikh riots of 1984'

UP govt to take views of Muslim women on triple talaq

UP govt to take views of Muslim women on triple talaq

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Directing officials to prepare a plan for taking views of Muslim women, the CM asked minister of the department and all women ministers in his cabinet 'to talk to women organisations'.

I love a married man! What do I do?

I love a married man! What do I do?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

In a weekly chat with readers, Rediff's Love Guru addressed their relationship problems and offered solutions. Here's the unedited transcript.

'How can anyone trust a girl who betrays her own father?'

'How can anyone trust a girl who betrays her own father?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

She was like the girl who eloped in the film Omkara, who also defied her father. In the film, another character asks: "How can anyone trust a girl who betrays her own father?"

Maradona to legally recognize three children he has in Cuba

Maradona to legally recognize three children he has in Cuba

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Diego Maradona, 58, now a technical director at Mexican club Dorados de Sinaloa, has five children from other relationships with different women.

Worried about a ticking biological clock? Read this!

Worried about a ticking biological clock? Read this!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Is it a myth that delivering a baby in your late 30s can be a tedious task?

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.

I didn't cheat, says Sheen

I didn't cheat, says Sheen

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

'I'm afraid of facing people. Pls help'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In an offline chat, mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages Rediff.com readers to talk about their problems and offers solutions.

'I've been damaged so much'

'I've been damaged so much'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

'I don't know why I haven't broken down.'

ASK ANU: 'I lost my parents. I feel alone'

ASK ANU: 'I lost my parents. I feel alone'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Mind coach and NLP practitioner Anu Krishna guides readers on how to prioritise mental health and take control of one's life.

Why Anushka deserves to be on the Forbes list

Why Anushka deserves to be on the Forbes list

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Congratulations, Anushka!

Can't have a terrorist in the family, says Hadiya's father

Can't have a terrorist in the family, says Hadiya's father

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

'Hadiya does not have any idea about Syria, where she wanted to go after converting to Islam'

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Seeking alimony? Here's what you need to do!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

About 90% of divorce cases end as a fight about alimony.

Maneka orders probe into gang rape, tattooing of Alwar woman for dowry

Maneka orders probe into gang rape, tattooing of Alwar woman for dowry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The victim was married to Jagannath in Reni village. She alleged that since her marriage in January last year, her husband and in-laws used to beat her up and demand dowry of Rs 51,000, according to the state police.

How much you will earn from Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF

How much you will earn from Sukanya Samriddhi, PPF

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Investments in Sukanya Samriddhi Account will earn higher interest rate of 9.2%.

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.

'Zaira Wasim episode is taking Islam backward'

'Zaira Wasim episode is taking Islam backward'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Why should she involve Islam in it?' 'We are living in a secular democracy and she has the right to do what she wants. but why bring Islam into it?'

Woman busts husband's wedding

Woman busts husband's wedding

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

The woman claimed she had tied the knot with the bridegroom two years ago.

Author of 'Harry Potter' gives birth

Author of 'Harry Potter' gives birth

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

A married man wanted to know what intercourse was!

A married man wanted to know what intercourse was!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

On December 28, 2020, Dr Mahinder Watsa, India's noted sexologist, author and columnist passed away. Mumbai, and India, lost a unique icon who will be sorely missed.

Bigg Boss 13: Salman's STARTLING REVELATION

Bigg Boss 13: Salman's STARTLING REVELATION

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

On Weekend Ka Vaar, Salman Khan reveals a startling fact about Arhaan Khan.

7 financial planning steps for your father

7 financial planning steps for your father

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

This year celebrate Father's Day a bit differently and surprise him with your gratitude. Show, you too care about him as much he did throughout his life.

Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Saluting the Vishaka judgment, 20 years on

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

This historic Vishaka judgement brought the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace into the mainstream discourse says Kanika Dutta.

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

7 MUST WATCH FILMS of 2021

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

Some movies of 2021 excelled in content but yet, they did not do well.

Lalu may be in jail, but he's still the boss!

Lalu may be in jail, but he's still the boss!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

Lalu's word is final in the RJD when even when he is serving a long jail sentence after being convicted in fodder scam cases.