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For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

For lower electricity bills, Rahul sweats it out in Mumbai's streets

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

On the final day of his two-day visit to India's financial capital, Congres vice president Rahul Gandhi tried to connect with Mumbaikars by raising the issue of high electricity bills en route his padyatra from National College, Bandra to Dharavi, Asia's largest slum colony.

Kathua rape accused's sign doesn't match with exam attendance sheet: Forensic report

Kathua rape accused's sign doesn't match with exam attendance sheet: Forensic report

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Vishal had claimed that he was in Meerut and had never visited Kathua when the crime was committed.

'If something happens to us or daughter, Chinmayanand responsible'

'If something happens to us or daughter, Chinmayanand responsible'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Parents of the law student who has gone missing have said that if something untoward happens to them or to their daughter, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Swami Chinmayanand will be responsible for it.

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Malhotra was administered the oath of office and secrecy in a ceremony held at court number 1 in the apex court.

'Non-locals students are being manipulated by outsiders'

'Non-locals students are being manipulated by outsiders'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

'We would have joined them if they wanted to develop the college, but their motive is political.'

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

China on Wednesday expelled three Wall Street Journal correspondents, the largest expulsion of overseas media personnel from the country in more than three decades, after the newspaper declined to apologise for a column which Beijing criticised as "racist" and tarnishing its efforts to combat the deadly coronavirus epidemic. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China made repeated representations to the US newspaper over the opinion piece which had the headline: 'China is the real sick man of Asia', but regretted that it had not offered a public apology.

Village in Modi's backyard bans mobile phone for school girls

Village in Modi's backyard bans mobile phone for school girls

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The ban was implemented recently by the panchayat of Suraj village in Kadi taluka of Mehsana. A fine of Rs 2,100 will be imposed on minor girls found using or owning mobile phones. They will only be allowed to use the mobile phones of their parents inside the house.

After Hathras, woman dies after gang-rape in UP's Balrampur

After Hathras, woman dies after gang-rape in UP's Balrampur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Balrampur Superintendent of Police Dev Ranjan Verma, quoting the victim's family, said the woman, who worked with a private firm, returned home in a serious condition on Tuesday. The girl looked dazed and had an intravascular cannula, medically known as Vigo and used for administering injection or other fluids in the body, inserted in her hands. She was rushed to a nearby hospital, but died on the way, said the SP.

Meet the Ghostbusters

Meet the Ghostbusters

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Exploring India hopes to bust myths surrounding ghosts. 'The only way to defeat fear is by facing it. If that happens, we'll just deal with it,' say Exploring India's founders.

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Coffee, conversations and that CCD connect

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Siddhartha many customers who grew up on coffee and conversations at his cafes mourned his death and disagreed that he had failed. Some said it was the place they first thought of their 'big idea'.

'When people are going mad online...'

'When people are going mad online...'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

'...I am like I need to teach my dog to do potty.'

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Experts point out teaching in its online avatar helps address women specific concerns, like care-giving responsibilities, lack of safe public and work spaces, and the inability to move to cities.

6 workplace rights every woman must know

6 workplace rights every woman must know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Take charge and use these laws wisely.

Finding the Shero in ordinary women

Finding the Shero in ordinary women

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

'It's really about telling women to invest in themselves, finding more space for themselves.' 'Find space for their own dreams, do something about their own potential.'

Doctor accused of abetting junior colleague's suicide arrested

Doctor accused of abetting junior colleague's suicide arrested

Rediff.com28 May 2019

The three doctors said in their bail plea they were not even aware of the victim's caste.

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Why India Inc is unwilling to hire women

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The lack of a strong diversity policy on the part of companies, a limited pool of women candidates as well as socio-cultural factors contribute to their low numbers.

My life's a clean slate now: Tandoor case convict

My life's a clean slate now: Tandoor case convict

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Sharma walked out a free man from Tihar Jail on Friday night after serving close to 23 years for killing his wife Naina Sahni and then trying to dispose of her body in a tandoor in 1995 at the roof of erstwhile 4-star hotel Ashok Yatri Niwas, now Royal Plaza, at Ashok Road in the heart of the capital.

Maharashtra lecturer, set on fire by stalker, dies

Maharashtra lecturer, set on fire by stalker, dies

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and Nationalist Congress Party leader Supriya Sule expressed grief over the woman's demise.

How to fight a bully in real life!

How to fight a bully in real life!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

People are less likely to bother you and more likely to listen to you if you walk, sit, and act with awareness, calm, respect, and confidence, says Neeraa Maini Srivastav.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Kathua rape-and-murder was a plan to drive nomads out: Official

Kathua rape-and-murder was a plan to drive nomads out: Official

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

An accused in the rape-and-murder case, who was earlier said to be a juvenile, is over 19 years old, the official said, quoting medical reports.

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

The Lady Mumbai Police Love

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Unless you've been hiding under an Internet-blocking rock, you must have chanced upon some of the crisp, polite, informative and frequently witty posts crafted by the Mumbai police. Mrigank Warrier meets Sunchika Pandey, the brains behind the Mumbai police quips.

Fake degree case: Tomar's police custody extended by 2 days

Fake degree case: Tomar's police custody extended by 2 days

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Tomar also moved a fresh bail plea on which the court sought police reply and listed the matter for further hearing on Monday.

Ensure safety of all Kashmiris: Rajnath tells CMs of all states

Ensure safety of all Kashmiris: Rajnath tells CMs of all states

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

Condemning the alleged incidents of harassment of Kashmiris, the home minister said they are like any other Indian and an advisory is being sent by the home ministry to all states to ensure the safety and security of people from the Valley.

Can women ever be safe?

Can women ever be safe?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The rape of a young woman in New Delhi by Uber cab driver has raised the disturbing question of women's safety all over again.

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Women who had the courage to FIGHT BACK molesters

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

There have been other several instances where women have stood up and taken on eve teasers and molesters. Rediff.com lists a few such cases where the victims have fiercely fought back.

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

During the hearing, which went for over two hours, the woman said she wanted to go with her husband Shafin Jahan.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

Gay love in the movies

Gay love in the movies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Where a few film-makers are sensitive in their treatment as noted in the depiction of lesbian love in Hindi movies, a significant number is prone to poking fun for cheap laughs.

The women who brought down M J Akbar

The women who brought down M J Akbar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

On Wednesday, Minister of State (External Affairs) M J Akbar resigned from his post after facing a flurry of allegations of sexual harassment by women journalists. As the women journalists 'feel vindicated' following his resignation, here's a list of the women who came forward and shared their ordeal.

Why the Hindu right-wing targets AMU

Why the Hindu right-wing targets AMU

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'Besides electoral opportunism, a sustained vilification of AMU on one or the other pretext helps them sustain their 'everyday communalism', the new strategy of the BJP of the Narendra Damodardas Modi-Amit Anilchandra Shah era,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

67% women felt angry when body shamed

67% women felt angry when body shamed

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

A new study uncovers the unhealthy trends and hidden reality of body shaming in India.

JNU students clash over movie screening on love jihad

JNU students clash over movie screening on love jihad

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union and the Gender Sensitisation Committee Against Sexual Harassment had disrupted the film's screening, alleging a hate campaign was being propagated in its guise.

'Trinamool will get 50% of the votes'

'Trinamool will get 50% of the votes'

Rediff.com1 May 2021

'The BJP will get the lion's share of the Opposition vote. I would give the Congress-Left around 15 per cent.'

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Elite sport stars to be roped in as SAI mentors?

Rediff.com13 May 2015

"Psychology counsellors may be engaged to counsel the trainees so that they can come out of the emotional trauma. Particular care would be taken to ensure psychological and emotional rehabilitation of the three girls who have survived the suicide attempt."

Such things shouldn't happen to senior officials: CJI on Devyani row

Such things shouldn't happen to senior officials: CJI on Devyani row

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

With India locked in a face-off with the United States over the arrest of senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade, Chief Justice of India P Sathasivam on Thursday said such things should not happen to high-level officials.

Eve-teasing: When a NO means a NO!

Eve-teasing: When a NO means a NO!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The Pune techie didn't escape strangulation. But she was brave woman. She fought back. She said NO.

5 things you must know about Mort Walker, the creator of Beetle Bailey

5 things you must know about Mort Walker, the creator of Beetle Bailey

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

1923-2018: Remembering Mort Walker.

Bikram Choudhury fined Rs 6.28 crores

Bikram Choudhury fined Rs 6.28 crores

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

'Minakshi Jafa Bodden is the first person to have ever taken Bikram Choudhury to trial and we greatly admire her courage.'

Purchase of property, issuance of driving licence: Here's the list of sops for refugees from Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan

Purchase of property, issuance of driving licence: Here's the list of sops for refugees from Pak, B'desh, Afghanistan

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The NDA government has approved additional facilities for members of minority communities living in India on long-term visa