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Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Is the BJP targeting Haryana's Jat community?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'The BJP has started a war-like situation against farmers and the Jat community.'

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Amid strained ties, Trudeau joins G-20 meet; and says...

Amid strained ties, Trudeau joins G-20 meet; and says...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau highlighted the importance of coordinated G20 leadership and action to uphold the rule of law and international law and strengthen democratic systems, as he participated in a virtual G20 Leaders' Summit hosted by India.

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

'The govt cannot release funds to states on request'

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'If such a practice were feasible, every state would seek additional funds, posing a significant risk to the overall health of the economy.'

Racism crops its ugly head in Kerala-Bengaluru ISL match

Racism crops its ugly head in Kerala-Bengaluru ISL match

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

The club also said that an official complaint has been lodged with the appropriate authorities urging them to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.

Mumbai police records statements of Darshan Solanki's parents in Ahmedabad

Mumbai police records statements of Darshan Solanki's parents in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A three-member team from Powai police under whose jurisdiction the premier institute is located reached Solanki's home at Maninagar in Ahmedabad city in the morning, an official said.

Mamata hikes allowances of imams, Hindu priests; poll gimmick, says Oppn

Mamata hikes allowances of imams, Hindu priests; poll gimmick, says Oppn

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and the Communist Party of India-Marxist dubbed it a "cheap poll gimmick" to woo minority votes.

Why US women's soccer team filed gender discrimination suit

Why US women's soccer team filed gender discrimination suit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

US women's soccer team say lawsuit about more than money

Discrimination is a charge to mask state's failure: Cong

Discrimination is a charge to mask state's failure: Cong

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

The Congress on Tuesday rejected Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's charge of discrimination against non-UPA states by the Centre, saying that the blame was put on the central government to cover up a state's failure.

Discrimination against Muslims has to be corrected by State: Vice President

Discrimination against Muslims has to be corrected by State: Vice President

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

He said that exclusion and discrimination including failure to provide security has to be corrected by the state.

'I didn't make any money through TV'

'I didn't make any money through TV'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

'I will never look down upon television. But do I want to do it again? I don't think so.'

PM directs welfare schemes' implementation in 6 months

PM directs welfare schemes' implementation in 6 months

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

The government, they said, will launch a mega drive, Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, across all 2.7 lakh panchayats in the country to reach out to beneficiaries and enrol them.

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Your OTT Planner For Diwali Hols

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives you options from all the action promised on OTT this week.

India discriminates against foreign businesses: US Congressman

India discriminates against foreign businesses: US Congressman

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

India has been pursuing measures that discriminate against overseas businesses, says US Congressman Erik Paulsen.

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

IIT Bombay student's death: Abetment to suicide case registered

IIT Bombay student's death: Abetment to suicide case registered

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The case was registered 47 days after Solanki allegedly ended his life by jumping off a building on the IIT Bombay campus in Powai on February 12.

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

'Rahul should not contest from Wayanad'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

'He should not come to Kerala and fight against the CPI which is an integral part of the INDIA alliance'

My First Walk In Free India

My First Walk In Free India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

'At school, on August 15, the Indian flag was raised. There was no national anthem at that time and we sang Rise India Thy Millions Lead,' recalls military legend Major General Ian Cardozo (retd).

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

'You Have To Respect The Soul Of India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

'Bharat is the core value that has to be lived by and if you deny it, then the people will discard you.'

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

When ex-F1 driver Chandhok faced racial discrimination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Denied entry into a restaurant on the basis of his skin colour recently, former Grand Prix driver-turned TV expert Karun Chandhok says more awareness needs to be created against racism through Formula 1 though it has already taken "impressive" steps to address the issue.

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Congress leader from Gujarat said the Dalit community has given a call for a nationwide candle march on February 19 in support of Solanki, who was a first-year student of B.Tech (chemical) course.

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.

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Khatri is being interrogated to know the exact reason behind his dispute with Solanki, he said.

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics, racism

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics, racism

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Russia has been at odds with the Olympic movement ever since its own Sochi Winter Games in 2014, where its athletes were found to have benefited for years from a large-scale state-sponsored doping programme - something Moscow denied.

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Venus Williams accuses Wimbledon of sex discrimination

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Venus Williams accused Wimbledon officials of discriminating against its women champions and wants "equality" when it comes to scheduling matches on its two biggest showcourts.

Indian-American docs win racial discrimination case in US

Indian-American docs win racial discrimination case in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Three Indian-American doctors, who were derogatorily called "the Indians" and treated as "second-class citizens" by the chief executive officer of a medical center in the United States, have won a racial discrimination case in a Texas court.

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Tamil's Dysfunctional Families You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Catch J Baby in theatres, and if you want to watch more touching Tamil stories on the dysfunctional family, Arjun Menon lists where you can find them on OTT.

Peace Nobel for jailed women's rights activist of Iran

Peace Nobel for jailed women's rights activist of Iran

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

Jailed Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi has been awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all.

CBI discriminating among 2G accused: Jailed ex-secy

CBI discriminating among 2G accused: Jailed ex-secy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Former Telecom Secretary Siddharth Behura, arrested for his alleged role in the 2G spectrum allocation scam, on Tuesday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation in a Delhi court of discriminating among various accused in the case by not opposing their bail pleas for political considerations.

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

'Muslims of UP will go with Congress'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'Nobody is speaking up for Muslims today.' 'Secular parties too have calmed down because they feel this will hurt the Hindu vote (bank).' 'In this scenario, where does a Muslim go?'

G20 joint declaration deplores all acts of religious hatred

G20 joint declaration deplores all acts of religious hatred

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The leaders of the grouping who met under India's presidency in New Delhi adopted the Delhi Declaration in which they emphasised the freedom of religion or belief, freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly.

Niranjan Shah questions Lodha Panel over 'age discrimination'

Niranjan Shah questions Lodha Panel over 'age discrimination'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'If Indian Prez can be over 70, why can't we be in BCCI'

China bids to legitimise claim over Tibet through...

China bids to legitimise claim over Tibet through...

Rediff.com19 May 2023

China is trying to legitimise its claim over Tibet through museums, and cultural institutions in the region, according to Tibet Rights Collective.

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

Mamata ready for tie-up with Cong, Left in Bengal, says INDIA PM after polls

Mamata ready for tie-up with Cong, Left in Bengal, says INDIA PM after polls

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

She expressed confidence that a three-way alliance is very much possible in West Bengal between her Trinamool Congress, Congress and the Left.

UK think-tank warns of anti-Hindu hate in schools

UK think-tank warns of anti-Hindu hate in schools

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

'Anti-Hindu Hate in Schools', by the counter-terrorism think-tank Henry Jackson Society, found that 51 per cent of Hindu parents surveyed reported that their child has suffered anti-Hindu hate at school.

Homosexuality 'not elitist': CJI disagrees with Centre

Homosexuality 'not elitist': CJI disagrees with Centre

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Disagreeing with the Centre's submission that the petitions seeking legal validation of same-sex marriage reflected an 'urban elitist' view, Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud said on Tuesday queerness is not urban or elite, or restricted to upper classes and privileged communities.

Why no military honours for Punjab Agniveer? Army explains

Why no military honours for Punjab Agniveer? Army explains

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The Army has said that Agniveer Amritpal Singh committed suicide by shooting himself while on sentry duty and that military honours were not extended to his funeral as deaths arising out of self-inflicted injuries are not given such honours.