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'What's the secret to a happy marriage?'

'What's the secret to a happy marriage?'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Two people can be reasonably happy if they tried sincerely, says Love Guru.

Govt introduces bills to replace IPC, CrPC in Lok Sabha

Govt introduces bills to replace IPC, CrPC in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

In a landmark overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws, the Centre on Friday introduced in the Lok Sabha three bills to replace the IPC, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act, proposing among other things repeal of the sedition law and introducing a new provision with a wider definition of the offence.

50 Years Of Abhimaan

50 Years Of Abhimaan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Hrishida's Abhimaan captured the real life pair Jaya and Amitabh Bachchan's dazzling chemistry in the many stages of the husband-wife relationship, observes Sukanya Verma.

Himachal assembly makes anti-conversion law more stringent

Himachal assembly makes anti-conversion law more stringent

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Passed by a voice vote, the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2022, also bans "mass conversion" - described as two or more people converting at the same time - through force or allurement .

3 held for forcing Kerala teen to marry man who abused her

3 held for forcing Kerala teen to marry man who abused her

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

Amid outrage over the menace of forcing minor Muslim girls into wedlock, police have arrested three persons, including the mother of a United Arab Emirates national, who forcibly married a minor girl in Kozhikode, Kerala.

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

5 sensational cases involving armed forces officials

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The arrest of an Indian Army Major for allegedly killing a fellow officer's wife he was "obsessed" with is not the first incident of alleged inappropriate conduct in the history of the country's armed forces. In the past, a number of such cases have hogged the limelight at different points in time. Here are some of such cases.

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Two same sex couples move court to get married

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

A same sex couple has moved the Delhi high court seeking they be allowed to get married under the Special Marriage Act, saying they have been living together as a couple for eight years, in love with each other sharing the highs and lows of life, but unable marry as they are both women. A similar plea has been moved by two men, who got married in the United States, but their marriage was not registered under the Foreign Marriage Act of 1969 by the Indian consulate as they were a same sex couple.

No Hindu mahapanchayat in Uttarakhand's Purola; bandh in protest

No Hindu mahapanchayat in Uttarakhand's Purola; bandh in protest

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Markets in Uttarakhand's Purola and neighbouring towns remained closed amid heavy police deployment on Thursday in protest against the imposition of prohibitory orders to prevent a 'mahapanchayat' that was scheduled to be held there over alleged incidents of 'love jihad'.

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

'Gadar is a powerful word that came out of Partition'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'When a common man's house is on fire, he is infused with extraordinary strength.' 'He will go to any length to save his home and family even if he is not as big and strong as Sunnyji.'

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Your PM admits training terrorists for J-K: India slams Pak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'Neither India nor others deserve this unsolicited lecture on human rights from a country that has consistently persecuted its ethnic and religious minorities, is an epicenter of terrorism'

OTT: Spies. Sex Education. Soldiers.

OTT: Spies. Sex Education. Soldiers.

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can look forward to on OTT this week.

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

The Best Of Yash Chopra On OTT

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists the most popular Yash Chopra films -- the ones he directed, not produced (yes, so that means no DDLJ) -- that can be watched on OTT.

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Gulmohar Review: Home Is Where The Heart Is

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Delhi, daddy issues, drivers, domestic help, politics, patriarchy, sexuality, sexism, choices, compromises, community, religion, real estate, motherhood, marriage -- Gulmohar offers a loaded, layered understanding of familial relationships and its indirect impact on the people at the periphery, notes Sukanya Verma.

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

10 Anil Kapoor Must Watch Films On OTT

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

As we enjoy his thrilling The Night Manager series, Deepa Gahlot looks at 10 Anil Kapoor films on OTT that shows off his versatility and star power.

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rocket Boys 2 Review: Fascinating Watch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The intelligently conceptualized show does more for nationalistic pride than a dozen jingoistic series, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

COMING UP On OTT This November

COMING UP On OTT This November

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

November has some of the biggest movies and Web series coming up for release.

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

Eid: Khargone admin changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hrs

Eid: Khargone admin changes decision, relaxes curfew for 9 hrs

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Earlier, the administration had announced a 24-hour curfew on May 2 and 3 and asked Khargone residents to celebrate the Eid-al-Fitr and Akshaya Tritiya festivals at home.

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.

Delhi HC issues notice to husband in talaq-e-hasan case filed by wife

Delhi HC issues notice to husband in talaq-e-hasan case filed by wife

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The court listed the matter for further hearing on August 18.

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'What The Kerala Story is trying to do is take the fake hate propaganda which we saw earlier only on WhatsApp to the big screen now.'

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

PDP's Parra was an asset of Pak-based terror groups: Chargesheet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The chargesheet highlighted his links to Pakistan-trained Abu Dujana and Abu Qassim, who were killed in separate encounters with security forces, and went on to allege that he used to meet them personally as well as through Over Ground Workers.

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Sushma, Pak minister in war of words over abduction of 2 Hindu girls

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered a probe into the matter.

ASK LOVE GURU: Should I pretend to be married?

ASK LOVE GURU: Should I pretend to be married?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Imran surprises Oppn, but pushes Pak into political uncertainty

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Khan, who faced his toughest political test since assuming office in 2018 due to defections in his party and cracks in the ruling coalition, in a surprise announcement during an address to the nation on Sunday said he had advised the president to 'dissolve assemblies'.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Your OTT Menu: Suspense. Supernatural. Sci-fi.

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

What will your pick be from OTT this week?

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.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

'We want Muslim Personal Law to be completely reformed'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'The BJP may no longer be in power after 2024, that doesn't mean we'll stop this campaign against polygamy.'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

ASK ANU: 'Cousin persuaded my BF to get physical'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

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

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

'Women in Pakistan feel like they are being watched'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'There's this presence, a sense of patrolling and surveillance. And it's not coming from a place of safety.' 'It's coming from a place of 'You don't belong here'.' 'It's a malevolent force, the society at large is observing them.'

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Imran Khan becomes 1st Pak PM to lose no-trust vote

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

While in power, Khan repeatedly talked about making Pakistan an Islamic welfare state. However, he failed to fix the economy and the basic problem of keeping the prices of commodities in control.

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Babar Azam in trouble: Court orders to register FIR

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The judge remarked that the allegations were disturbing and serious to warrant a full investigation.

SHOCKING: Gujarat teen kidnapped, imprisoned in a pit, raped for a month

SHOCKING: Gujarat teen kidnapped, imprisoned in a pit, raped for a month

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

According to a police official of Wankaner taluka police station, a case of rape, kidnapping and illegal confinement was registered against 19-year-old Naresh Solanki, while seven others belonging to his family were booked under charges of kidnapping and illegal confinement.

What judges said on criminalisation of marital rape

What judges said on criminalisation of marital rape

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict with one of the judges favouring striking down the provision, and the other holding it was not unconstitutional.

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

UP's Love Jihad law is not unique; the CM is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Ultimately, whether the UP ordinance is struck down by the courts or not, it will be the courage of young Hindu and Muslim women and men that will act as a foil to the UP police-cum-mobs who will be out to get them.

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

How The BJP Has Changed Under Modi-Shah

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The BJP at 43 is a work in progress, with total ideological continuity and much substantive change in political method and style, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

BJP promises UCC in Gujarat: Why not in whole country, asks Kejriwal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Kejriwal asked whether the BJP-led central government was waiting for the Lok Sabha elections to make a move in this direction.

MP cabinet approves ordinance to deal with 'love jihad' cases

MP cabinet approves ordinance to deal with 'love jihad' cases

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday gave nod to an ordinance on the bill against religious conversion through fraudulent means, including those for the sake of marriage, that stipulates a jail term of up to 10 years for violators.