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Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Parents who give their daughters-in-law a hard time for not being able to fulfil their desire of "preserving their family tree", need to be educated that it is their son and not his wife whose chromosomes will decide the child's gender, the Delhi high court has observed.

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Hamas attack: Horrific details of sexual violence emerge

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

The investigation identified at least seven locations where Israeli women and girls appear to have been sexually assaulted or mutilated.

Do lingerie mannequins promote rape? YOUR SAY

Do lingerie mannequins promote rape? YOUR SAY

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Do mannequins displaying lingerie promote sex crimes? At least politicians in Mumbai believe so!

68% of winning candidates have criminal cases: ADR

68% of winning candidates have criminal cases: ADR

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The report prepared by ADR also stated that 81 per cent are crorepatis.

'Rapes happen in India, not Bharat'. Do you AGREE?

'Rapes happen in India, not Bharat'. Do you AGREE?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has sparked outrage with his statement that when he said rape is mainly prevalent in urban India due to western influence and that such crimes against women do not happen in rural areas of the country.The remark that came against the backdrop of the Delhi gangrape incident was slammed by the Congress, CPI-M and women's bodies while the BJP and RSS defended it saying the comment should be taken in proper perspective.

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Kanjhawala, Shraddha murder glaring lacuna in field-level policing: Delhi LG

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

He urged the force to "ensure proactive pre-emptive measures to ensure safety and security at all levels" in view of the forthcoming G-20 Summit.

Pistorius released 11 years after murdering girlfriend

Pistorius released 11 years after murdering girlfriend

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

South African former Paralympic star Oscar Pistorius is set to be released on parole on Friday, nearly 11 years after murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in a crime that shocked a nation long inured to violence against women.

'If there was nothing in the red diary, why did they snatch it from me?'

'If there was nothing in the red diary, why did they snatch it from me?'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

'They could have told the media that there is nothing in it and let me read it out.'

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Absolute failure of state machinery: HC on Kolkata hospital violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Calcutta high court on Friday observed that mob violence at the R G Kar Medical College and Hospital was an absolute failure of state machinery in West Bengal.

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Bougainvillea Review: All Style, No Substance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Casting Fahadh Faasil does not help as his chameleon-like acting credentials is wasted in a mundane cop archetype that passes through Bougainvillea with little or no impact on how things eventually play out, observes Arjun Menon.

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Assam Police arrests 2,044 in crackdown against child marriage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

As the police said they have a list of 8,000 accused and the drive will continue, women protested against the move in various districts saying they will face problems without livelihoods.

Police stops Akhilesh's march towards UP assembly

Police stops Akhilesh's march towards UP assembly

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

Police on Monday stopped the protest march taken out by the Samajwadi Party highlighting the issues in Uttar Pradesh before the monsoon session of the state legislature.

Sonia's retirement plans and the Congress' 'chinta'

Sonia's retirement plans and the Congress' 'chinta'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The Congress' backfiring brainstorming sessions Sonia Gandhi's retirement date Ajit Jogi robotic legs and new ambitions All this and more in this week's Dilli Gupshup.

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Where You Can Watch Stree 2 At Home

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Decapitated ghosts, ancient ghosts, devil judges, devious cartoons, angry young women, it's a super flavourful platter of assorted goodies on the OTT menu this week.

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

25k pen drives with sex abuse footage given out before polls: HDK

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Kumaraswamy alleged that 25,000 pen drives were distributed in the entire state, and cited a report in a regional daily to support his claim.

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

What have UP's 1,350 encounters achieved?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

With the state police pursuing only notorious criminals, petty thugs continue to prey on victims.

Delhi most unsafe metro, Mumbai safest: Survey

Delhi most unsafe metro, Mumbai safest: Survey

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Delhi has been voted as the most unsafe metro city in the country by women travelling alone for leisure, business or both, a recent survey has found.

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The protest continued even as the Supreme Court intervened in the matter and constituted a 10-member National Task Force to formulate a protocol for ensuring the safety and security of doctors and other healthcare professionals.

Priyanka Gandhi meets Unnao victim's family, attacks UP govt

Priyanka Gandhi meets Unnao victim's family, attacks UP govt

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

'Why the victim of Unnao gangrape case was not given security keeping in mind an earlier incident of Unnao? What action has been taken on the police official who refused to register an FIR? What steps are being taken by the government to stop crime against the women, which take place on a daily basis?'

SC invites Khaps to hear their views

SC invites Khaps to hear their views

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday invited 'Khap Panchayats' to hear their views before issuing any order to stop them from harassing and killing couples, particularly women in name of family's honour for entering into inter-caste or intra-gotra marriages.

'White Paper' vs 'Black Paper': Govt, Cong fire salvos at each other

'White Paper' vs 'Black Paper': Govt, Cong fire salvos at each other

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A 'White Paper' versus 'Black Paper' battle erupted on Thursday as the Centre and the Congress unveiled documents and crossed swords over the handling of the Indian economy during the nearly 10 years of the BJP-led NDA rule and the previous 10-year tenure of the Congress-led UPA government.

Vandalism at Kolkata hospital as midnight protest turns violent

Vandalism at Kolkata hospital as midnight protest turns violent

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

The incident took place amid midnight protests by women against the horrific rape-murder of the doctor at the hospital.

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

10 Sequels We Would Love To Watch

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Be it Dhoom, Singham or the Munnabhai franchise, there are certain stories that have tons more to say or solid cash cow potential and Bollywood is all for it.

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

SC to hear PILs challenging CAA on Monday

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice U U Lalit is scheduled to hear the petitions challenging the validity of the CAA whose enactment had triggered widespread protests across the country.

Adultery not a crime, rules Supreme Court

Adultery not a crime, rules Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

The apex court struck down Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code dealing with the offence stating it was archaic and violative of right to equality.

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Woman groped on flooded Lucknow road, 16 held; 8 cops face action

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

A woman riding pillion on a motorcycle was groped and harassed by a group of men in a waterlogged area in Lucknow, prompting police to arrest four people and take action against eight officials, including the deputy commissioner of police (DCP) concerned.

PIL in SC seeking speedy trials in rape cases

PIL in SC seeking speedy trials in rape cases

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear a public interest litigation filed by a former woman IAS officer seeking directions to the government to ensure safety of women and for conduct of fast-track court proceedings in all rape cases.

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse: Anoushka Shankar

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of legendary sitarist Ravi Shankar, has thrown her weight behind an online campaign demanding an end to crime against women, in the wake of the Delhi gang rape.

ED attaches Shajahan Sheikh's assets worth Rs 12 cr

ED attaches Shajahan Sheikh's assets worth Rs 12 cr

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday said it has attached over a dozen properties worth Rs 12.78 crore of suspended Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh including bank deposits, an apartment, and agricultural and fishery land in Sandeshkhali and Kolkata in West Bengal.

Absconding terrorists like Dawood can now be tried: Amit Shah on new bills

Absconding terrorists like Dawood can now be tried: Amit Shah on new bills

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced three bills in Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Evidence Act, asserting that the proposed laws will transform the country's criminal justice system and bring the spirit to protect the rights of citizen at the centre stage.

No jeans, mobile phones for Brahmin girls: BJP MP

No jeans, mobile phones for Brahmin girls: BJP MP

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

'We are under attack from Western culture, our culture doesn't teach us to wear jeans,' says Bharatiya Janata Party MP Raghunandan Sharma.

Ayodhya gangrape survivor shifted to Lucknow hospital for better treatment

Ayodhya gangrape survivor shifted to Lucknow hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

She was referred to King George's Medical University as the women's hospital in Ayodhya did not have the facility to provide adequate treatment, the district's chief medical officer Sanjay Jain said.

RS adjourned amid ruling party ruckus over Rajasthan

RS adjourned amid ruling party ruckus over Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday amid an uproar in the House over the issue of law and order situation in Rajasthan.

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

ED raids houses of RG Kar ex-principal, aides, detains one

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Chattopadhyay was seen being taken out of his residence at Subhasgram in South 24 Parganas district around 2 pm by ED officials, who previously conducted search operations at the premises for over seven hours.

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph, Aniruddha Bose and Hrishikesh Roy said that the court is accepting the report of the Inquiring Judge, who had inquired into the claim of juvenility of convict Narayan Chetanram Chaudhary.

MP polls: 23 per cent of candidates have criminal record

MP polls: 23 per cent of candidates have criminal record

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Madhya Pradesh will see 243 candidates with criminal background in the forthcoming elections. Out of the 1,045 candidates analysed by the Association for Democratic Reforms, 243 or 23 per cent of the candidates have a criminal record.

My daughter feels unsafe in the city: Delhi CM

My daughter feels unsafe in the city: Delhi CM

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

"My own daughter feels unsafe in the city." This is what Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, a vocal critic of the city police, said about the law and order situation, especially on safety of women in the capital.

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Social media influencer held for human trafficking in 3-day police custody

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Kataria has been involved in a big nexus of the human traffickers since last year and may have links with an international gang, the police said.

Iranian Prez urges Modi to stop Israel action in Gaza

Iranian Prez urges Modi to stop Israel action in Gaza

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, urged India to use 'all its capacities' to end the Israeli actions in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict.

Kolkata rape-murder: SC censures police for delaying FIR

Kolkata rape-murder: SC censures police for delaying FIR

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday criticised Kolkata Police for their 'extremely disturbing' delay in registering the case of a woman doctor who was raped and killed at RG Kar Hospital, while also urging the agitating doctors to return to work amid the fourteenth day of disruptions in healthcare services in Bengal's state-run hospitals.