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10 Reasons Why Men And Women Cheat In A Marriage

10 Reasons Why Men And Women Cheat In A Marriage

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Expectations of not getting attention, time, love, care, and intimacy from their partner can make the marriage fail, alerts Sybil Shiddell, Country Manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Shah Rukh Khan: I Will Leave Films If...

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Gauri wasn't very happy about living the Bombay life. With no friends in the city, she wanted her husband's films to flop so they could go back home, to Delhi.

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

1 lakh cases of love jihad, vote jihad in 14 LS seats: Fadnavis

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Addressing a public event in Kolhapur city on Monday evening, Fadnavis pointed out instances wherein women were tricked into inter-faith marriage and subsequently abandoned after they gave birth to children.

Did Thandel Producer Hint At Ghajini 2?

Did Thandel Producer Hint At Ghajini 2?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

'I should make a Rs 1,000 crore film with you.'

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

HC stays sections on interfaith marriage in Gujarat's anti-conversion law

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Gujarat high court on Thursday put a stay on the operation of some sections related to interfaith marriages of the state's new anti-conversion law.

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

Dominic And The Ladies Purse Review: Mammootty Keeps The Mystery Afloat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Mammootty-starrer is a passable procedural, let down by half-baked ideas that don't necessarily come together, observes Arjun Menon.

Jailed MP Engineer seeks custody parole to attend Parl; HC reserves order

Jailed MP Engineer seeks custody parole to attend Parl; HC reserves order

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The Delhi High Court has reserved its order on a plea by jailed MP Rashid Engineer, facing trial in a terror funding case, seeking custody parole to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Engineer, a Baramulla MP, was opposed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) who argued that he has no vested right to attend Parliament and there were security concerns. The court said though there might not be a vested right to attend the session, it could exercise its discretion. The NIA also argued that Rashid misused the telephone facility in Tihar jail and that allowing him to attend the session would be a security risk.

Grey Divorces: Why Older Couples Are Parting Ways

Grey Divorces: Why Older Couples Are Parting Ways

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Personal growth and self-discovery are significant factors in the rise of grey divorces, says relationship expert Kanchan Rai.

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

'I Want To Save This Marriage'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

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

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Soldier held for 'Drishyam' style murder of girlfriend

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

An Army jawan has been arrested by Nagpur Police for allegedly killing his girlfriend and covering her body with cement after burying her, a chilling crime that mirrors a plot from the film Drishyam, an official said on Tuesday.

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Kisan panchayat called on Jan 4 as Dallewal's hunger strike enters Day 34

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, a farmer leader, is on an indefinite hunger strike that has entered its 34th day. The Supreme Court has criticized the Punjab government for not shifting Dallewal to a hospital, while farmer leaders have said they are following Gandhian principles and it is up to the government to decide whether to use force to evict him. The farmers are protesting for several demands, including a legal guarantee for a minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The protests have reached a decisive stage, with the SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha calling for a Punjab bandh on Monday.

Delhi court discharges man accused of rape over contradictory chats

Delhi court discharges man accused of rape over contradictory chats

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The judge said the complainant was "well-educated and mature", and it was highly improbable that instead of lodging a complaint against the accused, she would decide to marry him.

Radhika Gupta: Inspire And Lead, Don't...

Radhika Gupta: Inspire And Lead, Don't...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

When you create a culture where people find purpose in what they do, they will go above and beyond for you, even in difficult personal circumstances, says Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss MF

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

'Won't be able to...': CJI defers hearing on marital rape

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who is demitting office on November 10, Wednesday deferred by four weeks hearing on pleas challenging the immunity granted to husbands in cases of marital rape.

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Interfaith marriage in Kerala leaves CPI-M red-faced over 'love jihad' charge

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A recent interfaith marriage of a Muslim activist of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist's youth wing DYFI, has stirred up a political storm after the relatives of the Christian bride alleged "love jihad", with a senior left party leader supporting the charge, only to retract his statement later.

Uniform Civil Code can't be forced on people: Chidambaram

Uniform Civil Code can't be forced on people: Chidambaram

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

The former Union minister claimed the prime minister was batting for UCC to divert people's attention from issues of unemployment, price rise and hate crimes.

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Christmas romance, heists, thrillers, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations.

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

A Maharashtrian Haunts Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Munjya is the most wildly entertaining ghost I have encountered at the movies recently. But he has the added advantage of being a Maharashtrian ghost, of possessing rhythms of speech and behaviour that are distinctly Maharashtrian, of being blessed with that beautiful brand of Maharashtrian irritability

HC upholds Hindu-Muslim marriage, say no moral policing of adults

HC upholds Hindu-Muslim marriage, say no moral policing of adults

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Madhya Pradesh high court has held that no "moral policing" can be allowed if two adults are willing to stay together by way of marriage or a live-in relationship.

Marital rape: SC to decide on laws granting husbands' immunity

Marital rape: SC to decide on laws granting husbands' immunity

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The bench wondered if it struck down the immunity clause in the penal codes then the offence will be covered under the main provision on rape or "can the court create a separate offence or adjudicate the validity of the exception (clause)".

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

HC seeks Centre's stand on same-sex marriage pleas

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

A bench of justices R S Endlaw and Asha Menon issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi government seeking their stand on the plea by two women seeking to get married under the SMA.

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

One Month Of Trump: The World Is In Shock

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Trump still faces four criminal indictments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

In effect, he became the first former president to get the nomination for the top office after being convicted of a felony.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

Rajasthan imposes strict lockdown from May 10-24; marriages banned

Rajasthan imposes strict lockdown from May 10-24; marriages banned

Rediff.com7 May 2021

The Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a strict lockdown in the state from May 10 to 24 under which marriage functions, intrastate movement have also been disallowed.

Forced religious conversion is a serious issue: SC

Forced religious conversion is a serious issue: SC

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Forced religious conversion may pose a danger to national security and impinge on the religious freedom of citizens, the top court had said recently and asked the Centre to step in and make sincere efforts to tackle the "very serious" issue.

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

30-day notice under Special Marriage Act optional: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Making such publication mandatory would invade in the fundamental rights of liberty and privacy, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court said.

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Why You Need A Child Insurance Plan

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'They take care of the problem: How can I ensure my child's education and other goals are not compromised, even if I am not around?'

Hindu girl shot dead during abduction attempt in Pak

Hindu girl shot dead during abduction attempt in Pak

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Pooja Oad was said to have been shot in the middle of the street after she put up resistance to the attackers in Rohi, Sukkur.

Where would one go to satisfy sexual urges...: HC quashes dowry FIR

Where would one go to satisfy sexual urges...: HC quashes dowry FIR

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

The court noted that the primary allegations centred around disagreements related to the couple's sexual relationship and the wife's refusal to engage in certain activities. It concluded that these disputes were not indicative of dowry demands and were more likely driven by personal differences.

China may resort to forced pregnancy to tackle demographic crisis

China may resort to forced pregnancy to tackle demographic crisis

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

As China faces a scenario of negative population growth, the government has started to force its citizens to marry early and have at least three children each.

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Now, Watch Munjya At Home

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Enchanted rings, talking teddy bears and arranged marriages of the phony kind, hijack horror and more on OTT this week.

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Pushpa 2: The Rule: Giant Misfire!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Pushpa 2 is a badly misjudged, doubtful sequel that can't capitalise on the wealth of the story world set up in the first film, observes Arjun Menon.

No UCC in Uttarakhand yet, but HC asks couple to register under it

No UCC in Uttarakhand yet, but HC asks couple to register under it

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

In an order that has left people surprised, the Uttarakhand high court has asked police to provide security to an interfaith live-in couple if they register their relationship within 48 hours under the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which is yet to be implemented in the state.

Bareilly Islamic shrine issues 'fatwa' against forced conversions

Bareilly Islamic shrine issues 'fatwa' against forced conversions

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

A prominent Islamic shrine in Bareilly has issued a decree banning religious conversion by force or allurement, endorsing Uttar Pradesh's recent ordinance aimed at curbing inter-faith marriages as an alleged ploy for conversion.

My Top Films Of 2024

My Top Films Of 2024

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Despite the mediocrity at large, these films had me in raptures for the emotions they evoked within as a cheering audience, critic and cinephile.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Raj Kapoor@100: The Woman's Director

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja views Raj Kapoor's cinema through his women, while celebrating his birth centenary on December 14.

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Why You Must Watch Sangam!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

Dinesh Raheja tips his hat to his favourite Raj Kapoor movie, as we continue celebrating the legend's birth centenary.