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'To become an actor, you need to take care of your entire being'

'To become an actor, you need to take care of your entire being'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Monali Thakur speaks about her journey, about becoming an actor and working with Nagesh Kukunoor, and her next film Mango.

Now a 7-year-old gang raped in Muzaffarnagar

Now a 7-year-old gang raped in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The Uttar Pradesh police are busy trying to cover up the gang rape of a helpless seven-year-old girl in a village of Muzaffarnagar district.

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.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

'70 years back, Dalits used to be abused, scolded, slapped, but killing a Dalit was rare because a Dalit was somebody's property.' 'Now that they are free, they are facing violent attacks.'

Lucknow: 9-year-old domestic help rescued from employers

Lucknow: 9-year-old domestic help rescued from employers

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

A severely malnourished and physically tortured nine-year-old minor girl was rescued from the Lucknow residence of Lal Pradip Sahdeva, a lawyer, who practices in a Jharkhand court.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Shortage of ICU beds, oxygen, ventilators, vaccines, doctors, nurses and crematorium space in India has dominated headlines around the world in the past few weeks with Covid-19 cases surging beyond control and the government failing to deliver. Yes, election rallies, Kumbh Mela, blatant flouting of social distancing and mask protocols coupled with a messy vaccination process are said to be responsible for the health crisis of colossal proportions that India is facing today. But an analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which is a significant reason for the current situation.

Yes, they are moms! Yes, they wear bikinis!

Yes, they are moms! Yes, they wear bikinis!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen...now Kareena Kapoor are the new targets.

Unnao rape case: Union ministers defend UP govt action

Unnao rape case: Union ministers defend UP govt action

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

Satyapal Singh, MoS HRD, said allegations can also be proven wrong.

India misleading BRICS, trying to hide its brutalities in Kashmir: Pakistan

India misleading BRICS, trying to hide its brutalities in Kashmir: Pakistan

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

In a statement released by Pakistan's ministry of foreign affairs, Aziz said that "Modi is misleading his BRICS and BIMSTEC colleagues", after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Pakistan is the 'mothership of terrorism'.

200 British Sikh girls sexually abused in 5 years: Report

200 British Sikh girls sexually abused in 5 years: Report

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Minor British Sikh girls sexually abused by gangs of Asian men who befriend them over a period of time usually do not report the crime to authorities, according to a new investigation by the BBC.

'This is not New Zealand'

'This is not New Zealand'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Ardern outlined that five guns were used by the perpetrator -- who held a gun license -- out of which two were semi-automatic weapons and two were shotguns.

Amritsar attack: Preacher leading congregation among 3 killed

Amritsar attack: Preacher leading congregation among 3 killed

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

The other deceased were Sandeep Singh, a resident of village Rajasansi, and Kuldeep Singh.

'Women must live within limits'

'Women must live within limits'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'When you sow a small plant, then you keep watch on it so that wild cattle should not eat that sapling.'

Araceli Roiz reveals details, Phaneesh Murthy to be sued

Araceli Roiz reveals details, Phaneesh Murthy to be sued

Rediff.com23 May 2013

California-based law firm, Aiman-Smith & Marcy, said that iGate's head of investor relations Araceli Roiz was pregnant with Murthy's child.

'We hope she recovers from her trauma'

'We hope she recovers from her trauma'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'She keeps asking me about the two women and child she saw before she was buried under the debris.'

36 dead in Allahabad station stampede, probe underway

36 dead in Allahabad station stampede, probe underway

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

At least 36 people were killed and scores of others injured in a stampede late Sunday evening at the Allahabad railway station teeming with thousands of pilgrims returning after a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh.

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Facing flak over Kathua, Unnao, BJP leaders assure 'justice will be done'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the family of the Kathua rape victim should get justice.

'Putting 16 to 18 year olds in jail for rape is wrong'

'Putting 16 to 18 year olds in jail for rape is wrong'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

'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.'

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

Mumbai: Juvenile held for theft dies after torture at remand home

Mumbai: Juvenile held for theft dies after torture at remand home

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A 17-year-old boy, who was arrested for theft, died in a hospital after he was allegedly assaulted brutally at a juvenile remand home in Matunga, Mumbai.

Make workplace harassment laws gender neutral: NGOs

Make workplace harassment laws gender neutral: NGOs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The Save Indian Family Foundation, a non-profit organisation, promoting the cause of men's rights and gender equality has alleged that the Women and Child Ministry is desperately trying to sneak in a highly anti-male bill any which way. Vicky Nanjappa reports.

In pics: A fashion show celebrating India's daughters

In pics: A fashion show celebrating India's daughters

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The Beti fashion show unites celebs to educate and empower the girl child.

December 16 gang rape: 2 years on, nothing has changed, say kin of victim

December 16 gang rape: 2 years on, nothing has changed, say kin of victim

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Candle light vigils, prayer meetings, street plays and a series of other events on Tuesday marked two years of the brutal gang rape of a 23-year-old girl in a moving bus in the city that had triggered widespread nation-wide outrage forcing the government to enact stricter laws against sexual assault.

Serena Williams apologises for rape case remark

Serena Williams apologises for rape case remark

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Serena Williams has apologised for comments she made in a forthcoming interview in which she appeared to assign blame to the 16-year-old victim in the Steubenville, Ohio, rape case for being drunk.

Enraged at Nirbhaya convicts mocking justice system: Smriti

Enraged at Nirbhaya convicts mocking justice system: Smriti

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Irani said urgent steps are needed to ensure that such "mockery of justice" does not take place anymore.

Indian arrested for groping teens at Disney water park in US

Indian arrested for groping teens at Disney water park in US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Aman Bhatia was in the wave pool at Typhoon Lagoon and as the waves crashed over, one of the six victims said she felt his hands touching her body.

Woman sold, gang raped in Madhya Pradesh

Woman sold, gang raped in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

A 33-year-old married woman was allegedly kidnapped and raped by a temple priest and his accomplice in a village in Madhya Pradesh and then sold off for Rs 40,000 to three brothers, who also gang raped her, the police said.

Washington mall shooting suspect captured after 24-hour manhunt

Washington mall shooting suspect captured after 24-hour manhunt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Washington State Patrol announced the capture of Arcan Cetin on their Twitter account.

Anti-rape stir continues; BJP to hold prayer meet

Anti-rape stir continues; BJP to hold prayer meet

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Following the death of the Delhi gang-rape victim, the movement demanding justice for 23-year-old medical student and better security for women continued across the country even on Monday.

'Delhi girl's parent's want harshest penalty for rapists'

'Delhi girl's parent's want harshest penalty for rapists'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath on Wednesday visited a city hospital to inquire about the condition of the 23-year-old gang-rape victim and assured the distraught family of speedy justice.

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

This statue on Copenhagen streets highlights horror of human trafficking

Rediff.com17 May 2016

However, the voice of the poor victims of prostitution got drowned in the loud and flashy discourses on other mundane gender issues like child marriage, maternal health, water and sanitation, economic empowerment.

Centre to SC on Delhi gang rape: Juvenile CANNOT be tried twice

Centre to SC on Delhi gang rape: Juvenile CANNOT be tried twice

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that the law did not allow the juvenile, convicted by juvenile board in the December 16 gang rape, to be tried twice for the same offence as sought by the parents of victims who demanded his retrial by a criminal court.

Doctors go wild in Gorakhpur; thrash patients, journos

Doctors go wild in Gorakhpur; thrash patients, journos

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Doctors went on a wild rampage in the Gorakhpur Medical College on Tuesday, beating up all and sundry including patients and journalists after the family of a fatal encephalitis victim blamed the child's death on "neglect" by the attending junior doctors.

All that glitters is trolled

All that glitters is trolled

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Facebook's reaction to Barkha Dutt's child abuse proves we know absolutely nothing about rape.

'I expect a third wave by December'

'I expect a third wave by December'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'We must not forget that the virus will continue to adapt itself to live with us.' 'The vaccine is the only one way we can prevent mortality.'

Serious Men review

Serious Men review

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Serious Men is one of the sharpest movies of Sudhir Mishra's career, observes Sukanya Verma.

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

REWIND: Best images of the week gone by

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Missed the biggest news from last week? Here's what happened in the world in photos.

Pietersen concerned about England pace post-Anderson, Broad

Pietersen concerned about England pace post-Anderson, Broad

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Kevin Pietersen is concerned about England's Test bowling resources when the long-serving pace duo of James Anderson and Stuart Broad call time on their careers