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ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

ASK ANU: 'Husband confused if he's gay'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

India Inc's succession plan is seeing a gender shift

India Inc's succession plan is seeing a gender shift

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Women leaders, succession planners and lawyers say doors in family businesses are opening but a stronger push is needed.

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Modi should praise Rajiv for boosting BJP

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'But for Rajiv's bloopers, the Hindutva campaign would not have got off the ground,' Amulya Ganguli points out.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Abandoned by their NRI husbands, the women fight back

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

In a pink-walled room of a government office, they spend their days cancelling the passports of runaway husbands.

Indian woman 'forced into marriage at gun point' in Pak allowed to return home

Indian woman 'forced into marriage at gun point' in Pak allowed to return home

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Uzma, who is in her early 20s, hails from New Delhi and had travelled to Pakistan earlier this month.

Citizenship amendment bill, triple talaq bill set to lapse on June 3

Citizenship amendment bill, triple talaq bill set to lapse on June 3

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

The Opposition had been opposing provisions of the two bills in Rajya Sabha where the government lacks numbers.

Govt takes ordinance route to ban instant triple talaq

Govt takes ordinance route to ban instant triple talaq

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Addressing the media soon after the Union Cabinet cleared the ordinance, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad cited compelling necessity for the move as the practice annulled by the Supreme Court continues unabated.

'Nearly 2 of every 10 NRI marriages are fake'

'Nearly 2 of every 10 NRI marriages are fake'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2006

Anu Peshawaria is in India to lobby for laws and awareness to counter the problem.

Bigg Boss 11: Are Priyank, Arshi playing dirty?

Bigg Boss 11: Are Priyank, Arshi playing dirty?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

If the coolest person in the house is Hiten Tejwani, the smartest is certainly Vikas Gupta.

'Finally justice has been done to my daughter'

'Finally justice has been done to my daughter'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

Under the compromise between Shoaib Malik and Ayesha Siddiqui, the Pakistan cricketer will pay Rs 15,000 as maintenance to Ayesha, at the rate of Rs 5,000 per month for three months, as per Islamic law.

Muslims misused triple talaq to satisfy lust, says Yogi's minister

Muslims misused triple talaq to satisfy lust, says Yogi's minister

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Cabinet minister Maurya said that the BJP will help such victims to them get respect.

UK to ask EU for more time to break Brexit logjam

UK to ask EU for more time to break Brexit logjam

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

May issued a statement to indicate the government's next steps a day after the House of Commons once again failed to agree on any specific alternative to her controversial EU divorce bill.

Uniform Civil Code receives push from Modi sarkar

Uniform Civil Code receives push from Modi sarkar

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The department of legal affairs has asked the commission, a recommendatory body, to submit a report on the issue that has always been dear to BJP and the Sangh Parivar.

'I am living my life on one leg'

'I am living my life on one leg'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'I am constantly balancing, whether it's time with Saif, whether it's Taimur, whether it's with my mom-in-law, whether it's my own family, whether it's 30-35 days of doing brands, then 50 days of shooting a film... there's a lot going on...'

Kamala Harris as vice president was long overdue: Biden

Kamala Harris as vice president was long overdue: Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The 56-year-old Democratic Senator from California, who on Saturday became America's first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect, represents a new face of political power.

Theresa May soldiers on amid ongoing Brexit rebellion

Theresa May soldiers on amid ongoing Brexit rebellion

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The 62-year-old premier remains defiant despite the prospect of a no-confidence vote after Jacob Rees-Mogg, a leading Tory Brexiteer, piled on the pressure by submitting a letter of no-confidence to the chair of the Conservative's influential 1922 Committee on Thursday.

French President Sarkozy marries Bruni

French President Sarkozy marries Bruni

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy reportedly married his girlfriend, former supermodel Carla Bruni, on Saturday at the Elysee Palace in Paris. Francois Lebel, the mayor who performed the ceremony, confirmed the news. The president's office declined to comment on the news. Only close family members and friends of the couple attended the ceremony, said Lebel. According to French law, a couple has to get married before a mayor to make the marriage official.

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

He taught Yash Chopra to make films...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

B R Chopra was a reformist film-maker, way ahead of his times, says Subhash K Jha.

For sister Misa, Lalu's squabbling sons come together

For sister Misa, Lalu's squabbling sons come together

Rediff.com13 May 2019

An RJD leader said that the two brothers came together at the insistence of Misa Bharti, who made them sit together and explained that by fighting each other they will end up falling into the trap of the BJP-led NDA, which wants to "finish off the party.

Pak Parliament passes landmark Hindu marriage bill

Pak Parliament passes landmark Hindu marriage bill

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

Pakistan's Hindus were set to get an exclusive personal law to regulate marriages after the National Assembly unanimously adopted the Hindu Marriage Bill, 2017, on Thursday.

Make cow national animal, says Islamic scholars' body

Make cow national animal, says Islamic scholars' body

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind president expresses concern at the "atmosphere of fear" following violence by 'gau rakshaks'.

'Make instant talaq a non-cognisable offence'

'Make instant talaq a non-cognisable offence'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

''Laws are made for every citizen to get justice.' 'If there is abuse of law, then the law will have its own course correction mechanism also.'

Desperately Seeking Lalu

Desperately Seeking Lalu

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

RJD leaders and workers miss Lalu's rustic charm and unique campaigning style.

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Britain's May loses crunch vote in another massive Brexit defeat

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The British PM's EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs by an overwhelming 149 votes, with just 17 days to go.

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

'My husband is accusing me of infidelity'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Khalid Masood is a product of the West, not Islam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Did Islam kill those five people in London?' 'Or did one wacko individual do them in?' asks Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'Yes, we are separated'

'Yes, we are separated'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Arbaaz Khan and Malaika confirm their separation in a join statement.

Centre to Rahul: Let's also pass triple talaq, nikah halala bills

Centre to Rahul: Let's also pass triple talaq, nikah halala bills

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Prasad also attacked the previous United Progressive Alliance government for letting the women's reservation bill, introduced by it, lapse.

Victory for Muslim women, say victims of instant talaq

Victory for Muslim women, say victims of instant talaq

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The decision, they said, has given new hope to Muslim women.

Veere Di Wedding Review: Superficial, sassy, celebration of sisterhood

Veere Di Wedding Review: Superficial, sassy, celebration of sisterhood

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

'There's no real rebellion, just a consuming love for fashion and faux feminism where every zinger flying out of their mouth sounds like something you've heard on a sitcom or favourited on your Pinterest wall,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Legal reforms is the answer to Kathua/Unnao, not vigils

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'Loss of faith in the fairness of the system and the perception that one cannot expect justice are the first few steps to the slippery slope of anarchy,' warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Oppn in RS united on sending triple talaq bill to select panel

Oppn in RS united on sending triple talaq bill to select panel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The UPA has 112 members in the Upper House and the NDA 93. One seat is vacant.

Be warned, folks: The State has jackboots

Be warned, folks: The State has jackboots

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'India has jackboot laws legislated by all parties, a State prepared to stomp all over you, and citizens who don't often realise how easily they can be crushed under both,' says T N Ninan.

EU agrees to delay Brexit till May 22

EU agrees to delay Brexit till May 22

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

If the agreement, already defeated twice over the controversial Irish backstop clause, fails to clear the UK Parliament for a third time, the EU has set April 12 as the deadline for Britain to make up its mind on the next move.

After Art 370, Ayodhya, will Sangh aim for Uniform Civil Code?

After Art 370, Ayodhya, will Sangh aim for Uniform Civil Code?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A small step in this direction was taken with making triple talaq a punishable offence in the last Parliament session. But UCC is difficult to implement, reports Archis Mohan.

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

Govt to start wider consultations on uniform civil code

Govt to start wider consultations on uniform civil code

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Government on Friday said it will move on implementation of the controversial uniform civil code as per the spirit of the Indian Constitution and will start at the earliest the process wider consultations for a consensus.

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Trump apologises to Kavanaugh family for their 'terrible suffering'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Kavanaugh told the audience that all his new law clerks at the Supreme Court were women -- a first in the history of the Supreme Court.