News for 'cruelty'

With 40 per cent of rape cases, Delhi is the most unsafe city for women

With 40 per cent of rape cases, Delhi is the most unsafe city for women

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The national capital also reported 38.8 per cent of the total number of crimes under the Indian Penal Code.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan gets bail in sexual harassment case

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The court said that if violated, the investigating officer will be at liberty to approach the court for cancellation of Khan's bail.

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Tamil Nadu urges Centre to promulgate ordinance on Jallikattu

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Chief Minister O Panneerselvam wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying "considering the groundswell of sentiment and support for the conduct of Jallikattu all over Tamil Nadu, this is an issue on which the government of India must act with maximum despatch."

'Army rewarding Major Gogoi undermines stature of the military'

'Army rewarding Major Gogoi undermines stature of the military'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Human Rights Watch said support for such "lawless action" will lead to future lawlessness by security forces and protesters.

Review: Ishaqzaade does great disservice to its heroine

Review: Ishaqzaade does great disservice to its heroine

Rediff.com11 May 2012

There is much craft on display, and some lovely moments, but the immense promise shown by the first half of the film turns out as hollow as a politician's.

Another shocking claim from Shami's wife

Another shocking claim from Shami's wife

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan claimed that the pacer would have divorced her and run away had she not caught the mobile phone he allegedly used to speak to other women.

Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Woman, gang-raped in UP's Hathras, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

The woman was gang-raped on September 14 following which she was admitted to the AMU's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital in Aligarh.

Army should be given free hand to take appropriate action against Pak: Antony

Army should be given free hand to take appropriate action against Pak: Antony

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The Congress leader also raised questions over the security along the Line of Control with Pakistan, saying the incident has affected the prestige, respect and morale of the Indian Army.

Poor aam admi will be a loser in the year ahead

Poor aam admi will be a loser in the year ahead

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

World over the condition of the poor continues to worsen. The new year will be no different. In India, scam and scandal ridden regime of the Congress-led UPA coalition has been exemplary in its cruelty towards the poor and the common man, writes Gopal Krishna.

3 men thrashed for transporting buffaloes in Delhi, arrested

3 men thrashed for transporting buffaloes in Delhi, arrested

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Police, activists allege that the arrested men were cruel to buffaloes.

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

In Mumbai amid protests, Kangana attacks Uddhav with harsh words

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Addressing Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray, Ranaut posted a video message saying his 'ego will be destroyed' the way her Bandra home was demolished.

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Leaders of the Indian community in Hong Kong had broached the idea of developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands for investment and setting up manufacturing units,' points out Rup Narayan Das.

'Budget 2012-Neither too cruel, nor too kind'

'Budget 2012-Neither too cruel, nor too kind'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Pragmatism, perseverance, patience, persistence -- and a lot of detailed work.

As Gujaratis, we should hang our heads in shame!

As Gujaratis, we should hang our heads in shame!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Our twisted minds may have justified the cruelty and inhumanity that Gujarat was witness to in 2002. A decade later, do we feel the need to reconsider our support for what we thought was 'right' back then, asks Urvish Kothari.

What PETA said to the EC about UP polls

What PETA said to the EC about UP polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Animal rights body People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals on Friday appealed to the Election Commission to allow it to use the covered up elephant statues in Uttar Pradesh as a platform to expose cruelty against jumbos in circuses. In a letter to Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi, PETA urged him to request the Uttar Pradesh government to open the city's parks for them.

Married against my wishes, was living stifled life: Tej Pratap on divorce

Married against my wishes, was living stifled life: Tej Pratap on divorce

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

The RJD leader said, "I had told my parents that I did not wish to marry at this moment of time. But nobody listened to me. Ours was a mismatch. I am a simple man with simple habits while she is a modern woman, educated in Delhi and used to life in a metropolis."

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

The strange case of Professor Saibaba

Rediff.com25 Dec 2020

Fed up with the treatment at the Nagpur central jail, his advocate has decided he will no longer deliver anything for Professor Saibaba, leaving it to the jail authorities to fulfill their legal responsibility to look after the professor.

Made in heaven, unmade on the Web

Made in heaven, unmade on the Web

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

With social networking sites becoming an integral part of our lives, experts believe using digital traces for legal purposes will only rise in future.

Shami's wife slams Facebook for blocking account, deleting posts

Shami's wife slams Facebook for blocking account, deleting posts

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan, who has accused her husband of torture and having extra-marital affairs, slammed social networking site Facebook for blocking her account.

Victorias banned, rehab of men and horses still a far cry

Victorias banned, rehab of men and horses still a far cry

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Families who used to make a living out of driving the famed 'Victorias' in Mumbai struggle to make ends meet.

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

'Stigma of being labelled as spy removed with SC judgment'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Narayanan said he suspected that vested interests were behind the 1994 case to deliberately delay India's cryogenic engine technology by at least 15 years.

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Death of Kerala elephant: CM says 3 suspects under scanner

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Personnel of Kerala police and the forest department's Crime Investigation Team, probing the incident which triggered widespread outrage especially on social media, visited the spot and collected evidence, he said, assuring that all concerns raised will not go in vain and justice will prevail and the culprits brought to book.

Two-match ban, fine for player who kicked owl

Two-match ban, fine for player who kicked owl

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The player who caused outrage by kicking an injured owl during a Colombian championship match was banned for two games and fined on Wednesday.

PETA's raciest celeb ad campaigns of 2010!

PETA's raciest celeb ad campaigns of 2010!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Here's a round-up of animal rights group PETA's sexiest 2010 campaigns against cruelty, featuring famous faces -- and bods in the buff!

Kerala should not be denied foreign aid

Kerala should not be denied foreign aid

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'To deny our people help in the time of their greatest need is cruelty,' says Aakar Patel, winner of the 2018 Prem Bhatia Award for Political Reporting.

 Fish necklace irks animal lovers

Fish necklace irks animal lovers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

A necklace which encases live fish set amidst diamonds and other precious stones has caused animal lovers to raise a stink even as its designer claims he does not intend cruelty and merely wants to raise awareness about extinction of coral reefs.

Wife Lipika goes to cops against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

Wife Lipika goes to cops against AAP leader Somnath Bharti

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against former state law minister and Aam Aadmi Party legislator Somnath Bharti over domestic violence allegations levelled against him by his wife, Lipika Mitra.

Lessons from Bollywood: DOs and DON'TS of Holi!

Lessons from Bollywood: DOs and DON'TS of Holi!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Before you dash out of the house with all your playful paraphernalia, pick some tips from Bollywood of responsible celebrating.

Garam Masala hottie strips for PETA

Garam Masala hottie strips for PETA

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Nargise Bagheri poses astride a horse in all her natural glory.

SC to hear pleas against TN's Jallikattu Act on Monday

SC to hear pleas against TN's Jallikattu Act on Monday

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The pleas were mentioned for urgent listing before the bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra.

Mumbai: Seabirds bear brunt of oil spill

Mumbai: Seabirds bear brunt of oil spill

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The oil spill off Mumbai's coast has begun affected the marine life, as seen in a few instances at the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hospital at Parel.

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan surrenders, cops refuse to arrest

AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan surrenders, cops refuse to arrest

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

"We will not arrest him now. Whatever he is doing is of his own accord. We will go by our investigation," a senior police officer said.

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Kerala assembly passes resolution against Centre's cattle slaughter ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

The bitter political rivals -- the ruling LDF and the UDF -- close ranks in the state assembly to oppose the ban.

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

States, not Centre, will decide on cow slaughter ban: BJP

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Nalin Kohli, who is in-charge of the party's affairs in Meghalaya, said the state governments can decide on cow slaughter ban keeping in view the local food habits.

Hamas leader's son says he spied for Israel

Hamas leader's son says he spied for Israel

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Mosab Yousef, the son of a founder of the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, says he was a spy for Israel's Shin Bet for a decade as he felt that the spy agency had more morality than his own people.

No respite for Somnath Bharti, SC orders him to surrender by evening

No respite for Somnath Bharti, SC orders him to surrender by evening

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Controversial Aam Aadmi Party legislator Somnath Bharti on Monday failed to get relief from the Supreme Court which directed him to surrender before the police in connection with the domestic violence and attempt to murder case filed against him by his wife.

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Mowgli: Not for kids. Or adults

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

A worn-out fantasy of shallow wisdom and unspectacular effects, perhaps it's time to close the book on the Mowgli legend, feels Sukanya Verma.

Delhi country's crime capital too, reveals NCRB data

Delhi country's crime capital too, reveals NCRB data

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

New Delhi also has the dubious distinction of topping the NCRB list in cases of murder, kidnapping and abduction, juveniles in conflict and economic offences.

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Why Hathras has the BJP worried

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'Among Dalits, the Valmikis were the biggest voters of the BJP.' 'They now feel Yogiji has failed them in Hathras.'

SC says no to Jallikattu

SC says no to Jallikattu

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

The Supreme Court on Friday put the brakes on the 400-year-old traditional bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, organised in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongal celebrations, saying guidelines to prevent cruelty against animals have been violated. A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan said and directed the district collectors in the state not to give any more permission for holding Jallikattu.