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Spanking your kids could land you in jail

Spanking your kids could land you in jail

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

The Union ministry of women and child development wants to outlaw physical abuse of children. We invite Get Ahead readers to share their opinions on the subject.

Parents-to-be Shoaib-Sania at Medina pilgrimage

Parents-to-be Shoaib-Sania at Medina pilgrimage

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The Indian tennis icon, who is pregnant with her first child, had first visited the holy shrine with her father Imran, mother Nasima and sister Anam on Friday last.

Women now have equal inheritance rights

Women now have equal inheritance rights

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Parliament on Monday passed a bill giving Hindu women equal rights in inheritance of property, with Lok Sabha approving the legislation by a voice vote.

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Nadella 'decodes future', calls to protect AI from bias

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Hyderabad-born Nadella says it's not the AI engine, but the teams that build it as well as the algorithms to make it intelligent have to be diverse and inclusive, so that the solutions they build do not show up any sort of 'unconscious bias' that they may have.

Does A Woman's Career End At 40?

Does A Woman's Career End At 40?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

RediffGURUS Ashwini Dasgupta, Anu Krishna, Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan and Jinal Mehta answer queries from Rediff readers.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.

Devotees throng Shani temple on Saturday after lifting of ban

Devotees throng Shani temple on Saturday after lifting of ban

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

A smooth access to the hitherto prohibited area of the temple brought cheer to women devotees as they poured oil on the ancient black stone idol and offered flowers to the deity on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Pregnant Sania on a pilgrimage to Medina!

PHOTOS: Pregnant Sania on a pilgrimage to Medina!

Rediff.com11 May 2018

India's tennis star, who is pregnant with her first child, is visiting the Gulf nation with her family including her father Imran, mother Nasima and sister Anam.

'She grabbed me for sexual pleasure; I wanted to slap her'

'She grabbed me for sexual pleasure; I wanted to slap her'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

The issue is neglected to such an extent that even the Indian Legal System does not recognise the fact that even males can be harassed.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

The designer who wants to end violence against women

The designer who wants to end violence against women

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

'I was emotionally disturbed after hearing about foeticides and later Nirbhaya and felt that as successful women, we must raise our voice against these issues.' '#SheIsMe, an inspirational fashion showcase, was a personal tribute that proclaimed that despite their flaws and limitations, women are beautiful, magical and strong.'

No calling any part of India as Pakistan: SC on K'taka HC judge's remark

No calling any part of India as Pakistan: SC on K'taka HC judge's remark

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that Karnataka high court judge Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda, who had made those observations, had on September 21 tendered an apology for his comments in the open court there.

Mamata Ready To Take On BJP For 2026

Mamata Ready To Take On BJP For 2026

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The TMC-led West Bengal government has already started laying the groundwork for the election, setting the tone with the recent Bengal Global Business Summit and the state Budget.

Sania shares cute photo of baby Mirza Malik

Sania shares cute photo of baby Mirza Malik

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

The 32-year-old recently took to Twitter to share a picture with her bundle of joy.

Shiv Sena slams Centre's stand on women in army

Shiv Sena slams Centre's stand on women in army

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

An editorial in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' termed the Supreme Court order as the victory of "women power", and said the Centre needs to change its attitude and vision. The apex court's verdict meant there was a problem in the central government's "mental frame", it said.

Shabaash Mithu Trailer: Well-Timed Hit

Shabaash Mithu Trailer: Well-Timed Hit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Taapsee Pannu portrays the vulnerability of a young Mithali Raj stumbling into a hostile India camp to the confident captain to went on to inspire generations of players, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Sania-Shoaib expecting their first child in October

Sania-Shoaib expecting their first child in October

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

Sania's Instagram was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans as well as former players, including Australian Mark Philippoussis.

Gender equality? Nah, women in India earn 18.8% less than men

Gender equality? Nah, women in India earn 18.8% less than men

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The number of women found in highest-paying industries is lacking.

Insulting a woman wouldn't amount to outraging her modesty: HC

Insulting a woman wouldn't amount to outraging her modesty: HC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Insulting a woman or being rude to her and not behaving in a chivalrous manner will not amount to outraging the modesty of a woman, the Delhi High Court has held while setting aside an order putting a man on trial for calling a woman gandi aurat.

'Bridging gender gap may add Rs 46 trillion to India's GDP in 2025'

'Bridging gender gap may add Rs 46 trillion to India's GDP in 2025'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The report has identified some areas that need attention from India's policymakers.

'Happy film-makers are rediscovering me'

'Happy film-makers are rediscovering me'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

'Whatever you see of me on celluloid will be with the idea of wanting to push the envelope.'

Over 80% engineering graduates in India unemployable: Study

Over 80% engineering graduates in India unemployable: Study

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

The finding is part of Aspiring Minds National Employability Report

IAF writes to Censor Board about 'undue negative portrayal' in 'Gunjan Saxena'

IAF writes to Censor Board about 'undue negative portrayal' in 'Gunjan Saxena'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The IAF in its letter to the censor board, and sent to Netflix and Dharma Productions, has stated that as per initial understanding, "Dharma Productions had agreed to represent Indian Air Force with authenticity and make all efforts to ensure that the film helps to inspire the next generation of IAF officers. " However, when the trailer of the movie was released recently, it was observed that "certain scenes and dialogues in the movie and its trailer, which was forwarded to this office for viewing, have been found to portray the IAF in an undue negative light."

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

SC directs Centre to grant permanent commission to women officers in Army within 3 months

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud rejected the Centre's argument of physiological limitations and social norms for denying them permanent commission and command postings, saying it is disturbing and against the concept of equality.

Women lawyers move SC against Delhi gang-rape advocates

Women lawyers move SC against Delhi gang-rape advocates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

An association of women lawyers on Friday mentioned in the Supreme Court a petition seeking action against two advocates for making derogatory remarks on women in a BBC documentary on the December 16 gang-rape case.

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Kaalkoot Review: Vijay Varma Gets Another Thumbs Up

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

With a solid Vijay Varma at its centre, Kaalkoot is a riveting watch, raves Mayur Sanap.

SC ends caste-based discrimination in jails, overrules jail manuals

SC ends caste-based discrimination in jails, overrules jail manuals

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside caste-based discriminatory provisions of prison manuals of around 11 states while deprecating the practice of distribution of work and segregation of prisoners in separate wards on basis of their castes.

Trupti Desai offers prayers inside sanctum at Trimbakeshwar temple

Trupti Desai offers prayers inside sanctum at Trimbakeshwar temple

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Desai, along with three of her colleagues took darshan of the 'shivlinga' in the 'garbha gruha' around 6 am and left after nearly 15 minutes.

Problems don't seem to end for Pandya, Rahul

Problems don't seem to end for Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

Pandya, Rahul, Karan Johar booked in Rajasthan over remarks on women

Gandhi statue defaced in Canada, police probing it as hate crime

Gandhi statue defaced in Canada, police probing it as hate crime

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

India on Wednesday expressed its deep anguish over the desecration of a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in the Richmond Hill city in Ontario in Canada and asked for a probe into the vandalism, which the police said is being investigated as a hate crime.

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

PIX: Sania Mirza flaunts her baby bump

PIX: Sania Mirza flaunts her baby bump

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Sania Mirza is a rocking fashionable mother-to-be.

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Advocate Meenakshi Lekhi, who appeared for women officers, said the apex court judgment has given equal rights to the women officers as their male counterparts. She said a long-pending right has been given to women officers through this order.

'When you see India Gate and Amar Jawan, all you feel is pride'

'When you see India Gate and Amar Jawan, all you feel is pride'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Sneha Shekhawat is the 1st woman officer to lead a marching contingent twice on R-Day.

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Breaking 400-year-old tradition, women enter Shani temple's inner sanctum

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Despite the trust's orders that men as well as women will not be allowed to enter the Shani Shingnapur temple here, around 100 men were on Friday seen storming into the inner sanctum of the holy place.

Navy to open doors for increased role of women

Navy to open doors for increased role of women

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

The Indian Navy is set to open the doors soon for increased role of women on its rolls but has made it clear that there will be no combat positions yet.

Tendulkar bats for women's cricket

Tendulkar bats for women's cricket

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar said he is excited about the ICC Women's World Cup scheduled later this year as the event has a big role to play in globalising the game.

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

India's Daughter: SC seeks reply from Dec 16 defence lawyers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

For allegedly making derogatory remarks against women in a BBC documentary on the case

Women In The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Women In The Post-Pandemic Workplace

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

It was women who unambiguously bore the brunt of the lockdown joblessness, says Kanika Datta.

'Huma, Sonakshi face many problems daily'

'Huma, Sonakshi face many problems daily'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

'The idea for this film came from Sonakshi and Huma.'