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'I want to teach men what their mothers didn't'

'I want to teach men what their mothers didn't'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

Chaudhury has been at the receiving end of numerous hate mails after taking certain pro-women initiatives.

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

India is only interested in its Diaspora in a crude and grasping manner: It remembers the 20-million-strong overseas Indian community only to beg them for their money. This is hypocritical and unbecoming.

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Anti-hijab protests in Iran: India skips voting on UN resolution

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Taking to Twitter, United Nations Human Right Council said, 'At its 35th special session, the @UN Human Rights Council decided to create a new fact-finding mission to investigate alleged #HumanRightsViolations in the Islamic Republic of #Iran related to the protests that began on 16 September 2022.'

Time to table women's bill in Parliament: Le

Time to table women's bill in Parliament: Le

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

"Though we welcome the amendments to Succession Act, passing of Domestic Violence Act, women quota in NREG Act and the announcement of extension of maternity leave to six months, we are critical of the failure of the UPA government to introduce the bill on 33 per cent reservations of seats to women in Parliament and state assemblies," the resolution, adopted on the penultimate day of the ongoing 20th Congress of the CPI, noted.

Man chops live-in partner's body into 35 pieces, dumps it across Delhi

Man chops live-in partner's body into 35 pieces, dumps it across Delhi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

According to police officials, 28-year-old Aftab Poonawala of Mumbai has been arrested in the case, and some severed body parts of the woman, Shraddha Walkar, have been recovered.

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

'Trudeau has made a major gamble'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

'If Trudeau chooses to repeat his allegations in his UN speech on Friday, it would create a whole new escalation.'

Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai fail to resolve dispute

Leander Paes, Rhea Pillai fail to resolve dispute

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The Supreme Court, on Monday, said it cannot force ace tennis player Leander Paes and his estranged live-in partner Rhea Pillai to arrive at a settlement in a maintenance case.

'My wife is being vindictive'

'My wife is being vindictive'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

A lot of drama has been going on in Adnan Sami's life off late. The singer had a messy and very public spat with his wife Sabah. Adnan called a press conference to clear the air.

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

7 biggest Holiday myths debunked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

An American professor offers truth behind some popular beliefs. Read on!

Azad hails Monsoon session

Azad hails Monsoon session

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

important financial and economic bills, including the Chartered Accountants (Amendment) Bill, 2003, the Cost and Works Accountants (Amendment) Bill, 2003 and the Company Secretaries (Amendment) Bill did not come up.

Guj HC's bail to 4 under new anti-conversion law

Guj HC's bail to 4 under new anti-conversion law

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The case involving an inter-faith couple was filed in Vadodara under the amended Gujarat Religious Freedom Act and the interim relief granted by the court to the four, including the main accused, will be pending the disposal of a petition filed by them seeking quashing of the FIR against them.

Anyone speaking truth dubbed as traitor: Sanjay Raut

Anyone speaking truth dubbed as traitor: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

He said the farmers, who were known as 'warriors' when they fought the Mughals and the British, are now dubbed as anti-nationals when they are fighting for their rights on Delhi's borders.

Bapu's comeback doesn't impress

Bapu's comeback doesn't impress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Ganesha immersion row: Curfew imposed in Varanasi after violence

Ganesha immersion row: Curfew imposed in Varanasi after violence

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Twelve people, including 8 policemen, were injured on Monday in widespread violence and arson in Varanasi during a procession by seers and other locals.

Monsoon session ends, 16 bills passed

Monsoon session ends, 16 bills passed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

The Nanavati Commission and the IMDT Act were discussed.

Somnath Bharti should surrender, an embarrassment to party: Kejriwal

Somnath Bharti should surrender, an embarrassment to party: Kejriwal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Finally breaking his silence, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the former law minister and Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Somnath Bharti, who has been booked in a domestic violence case, is becoming an embarrassment for the party and his family, and therefore should surrender.

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'...The more the Pakistan army becomes weaker, then there is every possibility that terrorist groups may create more anarchy in Pakistan.'

HIV-positive mother seeks custody of son

HIV-positive mother seeks custody of son

Rediff.com9 Dec 2007

Thrown out of her matrimonial home, an HIV-infected woman has knocked the doors of a Delhi court seeking custody of her 17-month-old son, allegedly snatched away from her by her in-laws, 13-days after her husband succumbed to the deadly disease.

Wipro chief Premji sued over 'dating allowance'

Wipro chief Premji sued over 'dating allowance'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

A court in Kanpur has issued a notice to Wipro chairman Azim Premji after the wife of one of the company's employees alleged her husband had left her because the firm paid him a 'dating allowance.'

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Kerala woman who entered Sabarimala forced to stay at shelter house

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Her husband and other relatives had shifted to a rented building, the police said, adding Kanakadurga then took refugee at the One Stop Centre here.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

Mohammed Shami-Hasin Jahan saga continues

Mohammed Shami-Hasin Jahan saga continues

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan has sent the documents related to her complaints against her husband to the BCCI's Committee of Administrators (CoA) chairman Vinod Rai for a probe into her allegations of corruption, her lawyer said on Thursday.

Provoked tells an important story

Provoked tells an important story

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

Aishwarya Rai manages to stay sincere in this traumatic true story.

Frazier arrested on assault charge

Frazier arrested on assault charge

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

The former world heavyweight boxing champion was led from a house in handcuffs and taken to police headquarters, the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper reported.

Maradona accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Maradona accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has reportedly been accused of assaulting his former girlfriend, who has video footage of an altercation in which the football icon allegedly hit her.

Indian-American couple shot dead in New York state

Indian-American couple shot dead in New York state

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

The police had no reports of domestic violence from the house.

Maneka orders probe into gang rape, tattooing of Alwar woman for dowry

Maneka orders probe into gang rape, tattooing of Alwar woman for dowry

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The victim was married to Jagannath in Reni village. She alleged that since her marriage in January last year, her husband and in-laws used to beat her up and demand dowry of Rs 51,000, according to the state police.

Bangla arms haul: India tense

Bangla arms haul: India tense

Rediff.com12 Apr 2004

The massive consignment of arms was meant for Northeastern rebels, says India.

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

'Wanted' AAP leader Somnath Bharti taunts police for 'supersonic speed'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Aam Aadmi Party lawmaker Somnath Bharti, wanted in a case of domestic violence with charges that include attempt to murder, took a dig at the Delhi police, saying that he had, in the last five days, experienced their "supersonic speed" and wished they could use it in making the city "crime-free".

2-judge bench divided on criminalising marital rape, matter to go to SC

2-judge bench divided on criminalising marital rape, matter to go to SC

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict on the issue of criminalisation of marital rape and granted leave to the parties to file an appeal before the Supreme Court.

What went wrong in Guru Dutt's marriage?

What went wrong in Guru Dutt's marriage?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

'He began to find her boring. She felt lonely and unwanted.'

Live Telecast review

Live Telecast review

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Live Telecast is is probably the worst made horror Web series in recent times, notes Moumita Bhattacharjee.

Major Review

Major Review

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

Major is in a perennial state of exaggeration. The sighs, the misty eyes, the mushy speeches, its details are invested in highlighting all things in-your-face, observes Sukanya Verma.

Live-in relationship neither a crime nor a sin: SC

Live-in relationship neither a crime nor a sin: SC

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Live-in relationship is neither a crime nor a sin, the Supreme Court has held while asking Parliament to frame law for protection of women in such relationship and children born out of it.

HC says live-in relationships 'morally, socially unacceptable'

HC says live-in relationships 'morally, socially unacceptable'

Rediff.com18 May 2021

The Punjab and Haryana high court has said a live-in relationship is morally and socially unacceptable while dismissing a petition filed by a runaway couple seeking protection.

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

UN: 'Crimes against humanity' in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that the allegations of sexual and gender-based violence, including of rape, "appear credible and would in themselves amount to acts of torture or other forms of ill-treatment."

'Surrender' before Delhi police: AAP advises Bharti

'Surrender' before Delhi police: AAP advises Bharti

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Sources said the party was upset with Bharti as it is unable to contact him.

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Muslim Marries Off Daughter to Hindu

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

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US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Mirza Tatlic fatally shot Naren Prabhu, a Silicon Valley tech executive, and his wife at their home in San Jose.

VIDEO: I prefer death before betraying my country, says Shami

VIDEO: I prefer death before betraying my country, says Shami

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Denying his wife Hasin Jahan's allegation of treason, India fast bowler Mohammed Shami on Friday said that he would prefer death before betraying his country.