News for 'discrimination against women'

'I don't think sex is all that important'

'I don't think sex is all that important'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'It's the relationship that is important.'

In love with a bisexual man? You're lucky!

In love with a bisexual man? You're lucky!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Bisexuals make better lovers, fathers and partners, a new study has revealed.

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

In HCU, Rahul compares Rohith's death to Mahatma Gandhi's killing

In HCU, Rahul compares Rohith's death to Mahatma Gandhi's killing

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Rohith, like Mahatma Gandhi, was not allowed to speak the truth by the forces who killed him, said Congress vice president.

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Same sex marriages: Delhi HC to hear pleas on April 20

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Four more people belonging to the gay and lesbian community urged the Delhi high court on Thursday to declare that marriages between any two persons irrespective of their sex be solemnised under the Special Marriage Act (SMA).

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

'Yes, it is difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

She might be one of the most sought-after sportspersons in India but tennis ace Sania Mirza says "it's difficult to be a Sania Mirza in this country" due to the prevailing "gender inequality" and called for an urgent need to bring about a cultural change.

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

New York sues Harvey Weinstein over sexual misconduct

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

The case has been filed electronically in Manhattan's State Supreme Court and the timing is expected to cause a delay in the sale of The Weinstein Company (TWC), which is facing bankruptcy, the New York Times reported.

Why is #GirlsGetEqual Challenge trending?

Why is #GirlsGetEqual Challenge trending?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Celebrities are taking a stand on gender equality.

'Police is not concerned about why you are agitating'

'Police is not concerned about why you are agitating'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

'Human trafficking from Bangladesh is a regular phenomenon and those people come here to work or in search of greener pastures. They are all over the country. We are giving them legal recognition and making them citizens so that they don't have to live in fear,' says R Nataraj, AIADMK MLA from Tamil Nadu.

Best And Worst of 2022

Best And Worst of 2022

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Trade pundits and quick think piece experts can speculate all they like, but what works at the box-office is a mystery as always.

Asian Games: Qatar forfeit basketball game in 'hijab' row

Asian Games: Qatar forfeit basketball game in 'hijab' row

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The Qatar women's basketball team forfeited a game at the Asian Games on Wednesday after being refused permission to wear the hijab, saying they were taking a stand against what they say is a discriminatory policy against Muslim women.

'Indian laws do not protect men'

'Indian laws do not protect men'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

'A false promise of marriage cannot be called rape.' 'The police register it as rape. But you are acquitted finally.' 'In the meantime the man's name is spoilt.'

A day in a Bollywood actor's life

A day in a Bollywood actor's life

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Just what do actors *do* the whole day? We find out.

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Love Jihad must be declared ultra vires in 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The most strident criticism of UP's anti-conversion ordinance has come from the judiciary with several retired Supreme Court and high court judges having described it as being violative of Article 14 (Right to Equality), 15 (Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion), 21 (Right to Life) and 25 (Freedom of conscience) of the Constitution, points out Rashme Sehgal.

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Delhi L-G meets Shaheen Bagh protesters, asks them to call off stir

Delhi L-G meets Shaheen Bagh protesters, asks them to call off stir

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

An 8-member delegation of protesters submitted a memorandum of their demands, including withdrawal of the CAA, to the L-G. The L-G appealed to them to call off their agitation as it has been 'causing inconvenience to schoolchildren, patients and general public'.

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.

Uniform Civil Code: The need to proceed with caution

Uniform Civil Code: The need to proceed with caution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'Triple talaq and polygamy are likely to be the next ground on which Hindutva will assert itself.' 'And, as with other issues where this has happened, we must anticipate trouble.'

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Expect more pink sneakers in 2018

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Brands like Puma, Wildcraft and Woodlands are rewriting the marketing playbook to cater to women consumers.

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Extend full support to AAP govt: Rajnath tells Delhi police

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday asked the Delhi police to extend full support to the Arvind Kejriwal government

Feisty US lawmakers pledge to fight racial profiling

Feisty US lawmakers pledge to fight racial profiling

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Two of the most feisty women activists on Capitol Hill, United States Senator Barbara Mikulski and US Representative Judy Chu, both Democrats representing Maryland and California, pledged at the National Federation of Indian American Association's Congressional reception that they would fight against the racial profiling of India Americans, Sikh Americans and Muslim Americans.

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Indian software firms have been retraining their workforce in emerging technology areas, also helping them get certified

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Feeding a revolution: Sustaining the farmers' fight in streets

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Community kitchens punctuate the sea of farmers who have descended on the site and are in no mood to relent or retreat until their demands are met by the Centre.

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

AFSPA: 'A symbol of oppression, an object of hate'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

The Supreme Court found enough grounds to order a CBI probe into 1,528 extra-judicial killings in Manipur between 2000 and 2012.

Rio Olympics: China cool on another badminton sweep

Rio Olympics: China cool on another badminton sweep

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

China shrugged off badminton's biggest Olympic scandal to sweep all five titles at London four years ago but the Asian super-power is trying to keep a lid on expectations of another bumper gold medal haul at the Rio de Janeiro Games. The peerless team that set up the 'Great Haul of China' in London will line up almost unchanged at Rio, anchored by men's singles great Lin Dan and women's champion Li Xuerui. So strong were the Chinese in 2012 that they swept the titles without the reigning world champion women's doubles pairing of Wang Xiaoli and Yu Yang, who were expelled from the tournament in disgrace.

Sonia, Rahul assert Ambedkar's legacy for Congress on RSS turf

Sonia, Rahul assert Ambedkar's legacy for Congress on RSS turf

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Seeking to blunt Bharatiya Janata Party's efforts to 'appropriate' legacy of Ambedkar, Sonia said, "Congress had given Dr Ambedkar his dues by appointing him as chairman of the Draft Committee of Constitution."

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Is Sabrimala ready for Trupti Desai?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Trupti Desai's fight earned women the right to enter the inner sanctums of the Shani Shingnapur Temple, the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple and the Haji Ali Dargah. Her next target is Sabarimala in Kerala. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Fanie de Villiers in trouble after objectionable remarks on TV

Fanie de Villiers in trouble after objectionable remarks on TV

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Former Proteas paceman Fanie de Villiers has landed himself in hot waters after making remarks which were deemed offensive by Portuguese community in the country, while commentating on television during the first Test between India and South Africa in Johannesburg.

Fanie de Villiers in trouble after objectionable remarks on TV

Fanie de Villiers in trouble after objectionable remarks on TV

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Former Proteas paceman Fanie de Villiers has landed himself in hot waters after making remarks which were deemed offensive by Portuguese community in the country, while commentating on television during the first cricket Test between India and South Africa in Johannesburg.

Safe, inclusive India: Prez outlines Modi govt's goals

Safe, inclusive India: Prez outlines Modi govt's goals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Laying the roadmap of the Narendra Modi government for its second term, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said empowering every person is the main goal for a 'New India' by 2022 on the back of a "stronger mandate" for continuing uninterrupted the journey of development started in 2014.

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The bill would prohibit unaccounted money from being pumped into the sector and as now 70 per cent of the money has to be deposited in bank accounts through cheques.

Those who don't say Bharat mata ki jai should leave country: Fadnavis

Those who don't say Bharat mata ki jai should leave country: Fadnavis

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

"There is still a dispute over saying 'Bharat mata ki jai' and those opposing to say it, should not have any right to stay here. Those living here should say 'Bharat mata ki jai',"the Maha CM said.

Phil Neville's novel idea to fight racism in football

Phil Neville's novel idea to fight racism in football

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'It's a problem not just in football -- it's a problem in society, but football now is at the forefront of everybody's minds in terms of, we've got the power to do something about it'

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Modi running his govt in atmosphere of 'fear': Sonia

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

On Gandhi Jayanti, she also invoked the Father of the Nation, to assail the government which, she claimed, swears by his name but demolishes his ideals through its actions.

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

'The Indian State has abdicated its duties'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'... of protecting the lives and property of a large section of society.' 'It may further deepen the communal divide which already exists in the country.'

Tim Cook's revelation: A lesson for Indian corporates

Tim Cook's revelation: A lesson for Indian corporates

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The lesson for Indian corporations, which otherwise like to pride themselves on adopting global best practices, is corporate America's proactive activism.

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

R-Day @ Shaheen Bagh: Dadis, Vemula's mom hoist flag

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Radhika Vemula, Rohith's mother, who was accompanied by the 'dadis' and former JNU student Umar Khalid unfurled the national flag. They sang the national anthem along with thousands of people, including women and children who had gathered at Shaheen Bagh to celebrate the occasion.

'It's never a good time to be an actress in Bollywood'

'It's never a good time to be an actress in Bollywood'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

Richa Chadha on love, sexism, nepotism and sex crimes.