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Qazi only a mediator, cannot pass orders like a court, rules HC

Qazi only a mediator, cannot pass orders like a court, rules HC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

An Islamic qazi cannot adjudicate a dispute and pass orders like a court, the Madhya Pradesh high court has said.

Baipan Bhari Deva Review: Worth A Watch!

Baipan Bhari Deva Review: Worth A Watch!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'I was quite taken in by the adept handling of a simple (yet complicated!) subject and had my share of laughs and tears by the time the curtain fell,' observes Nitin Sathe after watching the superhit Baipan Bhari Deva.

MP man who had lived in HK, China detained after NIA tipoff

MP man who had lived in HK, China detained after NIA tipoff

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said the Indore Police apprehended the man, named Sarfaraz, following an input from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and he was being questioned.

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Held hostage in Goa row over property, claims French actress

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A 75-year-old French actor has alleged she is being held "hostage" in her house at Calangute in North Goa since earlier this week over a property dispute and finds herself in a "dangerous situation".

Lust for more seats leads to divorce, Uddhav warns BJP

Lust for more seats leads to divorce, Uddhav warns BJP

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Citing a recent court verdict, Shiv Sena on Saturday said, "Excessive lust leads to divorce" and asked the constituents of 'Mahayuti' alliance to exercise restraint while demanding extra share during seat allocation talks.

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

SC to hear pleas against polygamy, nikah halala after Dussehra

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the response of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Commission for Women (NCW) and the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) to pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and 'nikah halala' among Muslims.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

SC to hear on Tuesday plea against donor gamete rules for surrogacy

Rediff.com29 May 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the rules issued by the Union health ministry which prohibit donor gametes to couples desirous of having children through surrogacy on the ground that it frustrates the provisions of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, which gives the right of parenthood to infertile couples.

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Discontent among MLAs not enough for governor to call trust vote, says SC

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Calling for a trust vote merely on the ground of differences between MLAs of a ruling party can topple an elected government, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday, adding that the governor of a state cannot lend his office to effectuate a particular result.

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

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

'I am termed as a bad guy'

'I am termed as a bad guy'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

''The reason I have kept quiet is because all this tamasha will somewhere be read by my small children.'

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna , who is a mind/life coach and NLP trainer, wants you to talk about your problems. She will address your concerns and offer expert advice on how you can take control of your life.

10 Legal Shows On OTT

10 Legal Shows On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A list of watchable Hindi legal shows and films on OTT, in order of release.

Justice Lalit was part of rulings on instant talaq, skin-to-skin contact

Justice Lalit was part of rulings on instant talaq, skin-to-skin contact

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court Justice U U Lalit, who is in line to become the next Chief Justice of India (CJI), has been part of several landmark judgments including the one which held the practice of divorce through instant 'triple talaq' among Muslims illegal and unconstitutional.

Minus One: Next Chapter Review: Love Tales

Minus One: Next Chapter Review: Love Tales

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Ria and Varun seem to live in a bubble where they have hardly any friends and are never seen doing normal young people things like just hanging out with the gang. There is a hell of a lot of snogging, but hardly any real conversation, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Uniform Civil Code: What Centre told SC last year

Uniform Civil Code: What Centre told SC last year

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Citizens belonging to different religions and denominations follow different property and matrimonial laws which is 'an affront to the nation's unity', the Centre had said last year in its affidavit in the Supreme Court on the Uniform Civil Code matter.

HC says Muslim ex-wife is entitled to maintenance

HC says Muslim ex-wife is entitled to maintenance

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Quoting verses from Surah Al Bakra in Qur'an, Justice Krishna S Dixit said a pious Muslim owes a moral and religious duty to provide subsistence to his destitute ex-wife.

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against talaq-e-hasan

SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against talaq-e-hasan

Rediff.com25 May 2022

A vacation bench of Justices DrY Chandrachud and Bela M Trivedi asked the counsel, who mentioned the matter for urgent listing, to mention it before the bench next week.

No HC relief for two Pak minors who file plea for Indian citizenship

No HC relief for two Pak minors who file plea for Indian citizenship

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Their father is a Pakistani and the two -- a 17-year old girl and 14-year old boy -- were born in Dubai and now reside in Bengaluru with their mother Ameena.

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Blow for Uddhav as SC refuses to refer 2016 Nabam Rebia verdict to larger bench

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to refer pleas related to the June 2022 Maharashtra political crisis triggered by the Shiv Sena's division to a seven-judge bench for reconsideration of the 2016 Nabam Rebia judgment.

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Why 2018 Is The 'Real' Kerala Story

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Kindness and compassion is all you need to survive and build your life. And that is what makes 2018's Kerala story so relevant, notes Divya Nair.

Modi's big uniform civil code push: How can nation run on dual laws?

Modi's big uniform civil code push: How can nation run on dual laws?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party has decided it would not adopt the path of appeasement and vote bank politics.

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Bollywood's Favourite Shaadi Destination

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Kiara and Sid may join the long list of celeb couples, who have chosen the beautiful destination of Rajasthan for their wedding.

What's Love Got To Do With It Review: Vibrant!

What's Love Got To Do With It Review: Vibrant!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

In What's Love Got To Do With It, Shekhar Kapur makes the simple point that when it comes to love, nothing else matters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Made-In-India Relationship Apps Woo You

Made-In-India Relationship Apps Woo You

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Made-in-India apps -- the likes of QuackQuack, TrulyMadly, and Aisle -- are wooing Internet users in smaller towns. Indian consumers spent close to $10 million in 2022 on dating and friendship apps.

Sheena Bora case: Charged with murder, Indrani Mukerjea seeks divorce from Peter

Sheena Bora case: Charged with murder, Indrani Mukerjea seeks divorce from Peter

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Indrani's former husband Sanjeev Khanna was also charged with murder.

Elon Musk's father has 'secret' child with stepdaughter

Elon Musk's father has 'secret' child with stepdaughter

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 76-year-old Errol Musk said, "The only thing we are on Earth for is to reproduce."

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

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

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The Centre had, in an affidavit filed in the apex court earlier, said it had issued a letter on April 18 to all states inviting comments and views on the "seminal issue" raised in these petitions.

Woman gang-raped inside New Delhi station, 4 railway staffers held

Woman gang-raped inside New Delhi station, 4 railway staffers held

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The woman, who was found on platform 8-9 on Friday, narrated her ordeal to officials.

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke Review: Earnest

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

If Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke differs from other shows in the crowded genre, it is because the two lead characters are women, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.

Can right to incest also be claimed, asks govt in same sex marriage hearing

Can right to incest also be claimed, asks govt in same sex marriage hearing

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court, which is hearing arguments on a clutch of pleas seeking legal sanction for same sex marriages, that arguments about freedom of sexual orientation and autonomy may be raised in future to challenge incest prohibition.

Will Hindutva Improve India's Future?

Will Hindutva Improve India's Future?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

It is a question that his supporters must ask of the prime minister. It may be enjoyable for them to pass through this phase of going after other Indians. But once this has been achieved to satisfaction, then what?, questions Aakar Patel.

Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne to divorce

Hrithik Roshan, Sussanne to divorce

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The actor issues an official statement to end all speculation.

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Freddy Review: Agonisingly Dumb!

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Things get murkier and moronic in this staggeringly dumb, dull thriller, feels Sukanya Verma.

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

To name your movie after Bollywood's most dhinchak hero and craft something so dull borderlines on sacrilege, feels Sukanya Verma.

Marriage is entitled to constitutional protection, not just legal recognition: SC

Marriage is entitled to constitutional protection, not just legal recognition: SC

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Supreme Court said on Tuesday it has to be alive to the fact that the concept of marriage has evolved and must accept the basic proposition that marriage itself is entitled to constitutional protection as it is not just a matter of statutory recognition.

Now, Watch Kantara on OTT

Now, Watch Kantara on OTT

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Blockbusters of the year, serial killer of Bollywood movie critics, goth teen queens discovering psychic powers and Groot in holiday mood, it's all there on OTT this week.