In a severe dent to the image of higher judiciary, a woman additional district and sessions judge in Gwalior has quit her job accusing a judge of the Madhya Pradesh high court of sexual harassment, a charge he has rejected and offered to face death penalty if found true.
Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.
The Supreme Court Thursday said it may be redefining the "evolving notion of marriage" as the next step after decriminalising consensual homosexual relationship which implicitly recognised that same-sex people could live in a stable, marriage-like relationship.
'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'
However, after a raid at the place on Sunday night, police said 24 girls were rescued.
'My parents were there to see me enrol as a lawyer. From afar itself, I could see tears in their eyes.' 'Three days after, I appeared in court for my first case, and my father was there to see me. He had tears in his eyes.' 'And even before I completed two months as an advocate, I won a case!'
"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.
Marilyn Monroe is always seen as a cautionary tale of how the pressures of celebrity could destroy a fragile mind, observes Deepa Gahlot.
'That would make for happier relationships.'
On International Women's Day, seven successful women share their wishes and dreams for a perfect India.
They've both been scarred by the henious act of rape. Meet bravehearts Asha Singh Nirbhaya's mother, and rape survivor Seeta Prajapat who continue their fight against this terrible crime.
A 27-year-old man from Tirupati was arrested by the cyber cell of the CB-CID for creating a page containing paedophilic content on social networking site Facebook.
Khadim Hussain Rizvi is now gone. But the mass appeal of fundamentalism among Pakistan's burgeoning, young, illiterate, unemployed and angry population isn't, observes Shekhar Gupta.
Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.
'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.
'Yoga is magic!' 'Other than keeping me physically fit, it helps me be calm and emotionally balanced. It gives me a lot of energy that keeps me productive throughout the day.'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
A look at few gurus who have attracted controversy in recent times.
Sexual predators are scary, but the bigger threat may be what your kids do by accident.
'Sexual violence against women is not something unique to India but in our parts the victim must also have to contend with other burdens. Such as the notion of 'honour' and its loss,' says Aakar Patel.
Sukanya Verma looks at the variety of daughter characters served by Bollywood on the big screen.
'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'
Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam, meanwhile, 'rejected outright' the NCW's recommendation
If you are upset with your colleague's work, please resolve all issues within the precincts of your workplace. Never outside of your workplace.
Teenagers are not trying to be rebellious, they are trying to establish their identity.
Vibhor Sen tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com about the struggles he faced before he finally accepted his sexuality.
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.
'It is a retrogressive Act. It actually criminalises a child who needs care and protection.' 'I am sure the Delhi teenage rapist, if given the right process and input, would have reformed himself. Even now, if he is supported he will evolve himself.'
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.
The United Nations has expressed concern over the killing and maiming of children who continue to be recruited and used as human shields by Maoists in India and over the threat of sexual violence against girls within Naxalite ranks.
'A smile reflects your gratitude for life, your celebration of it.'
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday
How a mother's search for a suitable boy gained global coverage.
In the year 2016, 8132 human trafficking cases have been reported in India.
Flavia Agnes, lawyer and founder of women's legal aid group Majlis, provides a contrary view to criminalising marital rape.
Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
'Male domination is not coming down but women have started standing up and questioning the authority of men.' 'I was attacked in such a crude manner only because I am a woman. Had this been written by a man, he would not have been attacked like this.' 'If at all the fascists are using this as a stick to attack Islam, it is not because of my post but because of the intolerance of those who abused me in foul language.' V P Rajeena, who created an online stir by claiming that a madrassa teacher had sexually abused her, says what she wrote on her Facebook page is just a sample, more will follow.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday
