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CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

CWG Federation responds to Batra's 'waste of time' remark

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The IOA chief had earlier called for an Indian boycott of the 2022 CWG in Birmingham over the axing of shooting from the Games programme due to logistical issues.

Farhan at UN: Concept of masculinity must be redefined for men

Farhan at UN: Concept of masculinity must be redefined for men

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

He was attending a panel discussion on how to end violence against women.

Historical wrong done to Muslim women corrected by Parl: PM

Historical wrong done to Muslim women corrected by Parl: PM

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

An archaic and medieval practice has finally been confined to the dustbin of history!Modi tweets.

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

'US-India should focus on trade to counter China'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

'I hope that the incoming Biden-Harris Administration works with India to address some of the most profound geopolitical transboundary challenges.'

42% Cars Sold In 2022 Were White

42% Cars Sold In 2022 Were White

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

White is easy to maintain, looks brighter than other colours over a longer period, is the least commonly rejected colour among family members, has high resale value, provides better safety at night, absorbs less heat in the summer season, makes small cars look bigger, and is not considered inauspicious.

Triple talaq: The road to abolition of instant divorce

Triple talaq: The road to abolition of instant divorce

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The events that led to the landmark SC judgment.

UP panchayat fines man Rs 2 lakh for divorcing wife by uttering 'talaq' thrice

UP panchayat fines man Rs 2 lakh for divorcing wife by uttering 'talaq' thrice

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

The panchayat also asked the man to return the dowry he got from the woman.

SC amends verdict, deletes reference to Sikkimese-Nepalese as foreigners

SC amends verdict, deletes reference to Sikkimese-Nepalese as foreigners

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of reference to the Sikkimese-Nepalese as "people of foreign origin" from its January 13 verdict on tax exemption in Sikkim, following a plea by the Centre and others for modification.

Jet Airways readies initial flight plan

Jet Airways readies initial flight plan

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Jet Airways will operate flights with female cabin crew members in its start-up phase and hire male cabin crew members once it reaches a certain operational scale, the airline said on Sunday. It will be following the footsteps of Vistara, which had started hiring male cabin crew in March 2018, approximately three years after it was launched. Jet Airways, which has not flown since April 17, 2019, is currently in the process of re-launching operations under its new promoters Jalan-Kalrock Consortium. Aviation veteran Sanjiv Kapoor took charge as the chief executive officer of the airline on April 4.

Campaigning ends for Goa, Uttarakhand polls, UP second phase

Campaigning ends for Goa, Uttarakhand polls, UP second phase

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

Campaigning came to an end on Saturday for the single-day election in Uttarakhand and Goa, two states known for political volatility where the Bharatiya Janata Party is attempting to retain power, and for the second phase of assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh on February 14.

Tiger Shroff teams up with Atif Aslam

Tiger Shroff teams up with Atif Aslam

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

With no fans at US Open, Serena cheers herself

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Serena Williams did not need the help of a fan-filled Arthur Ashe Stadium to provide a lift during her 7-5, 6-4 win over the 96th ranked Kristie Ahn.

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

If you are upset with your colleague's work, please resolve all issues within the precincts of your workplace. Never outside of your workplace.

Unconstitutional and anti-minority: Muslim Law Board on Uniform Civil Code

Unconstitutional and anti-minority: Muslim Law Board on Uniform Civil Code

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

The AIMPLB appealed to the Centre to not undertake the Uniform Civil Code.

Just #TryBeatingMeLightly, say defiant Pakistani women

Just #TryBeatingMeLightly, say defiant Pakistani women

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

photographer Fahhad Rajper made a series of powerful photographs of women called #TryBeatingMeLightly featuring Pakistani women of all ages reacting to the Council of Islamic Ideology's ridiculous bill about 'beating wives lightly'.

7 steps to create the life you want

7 steps to create the life you want

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Here's how to trailblaze your own path...

Why is the colour of Economic Survey's cover sky blue?

Why is the colour of Economic Survey's cover sky blue?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The Survey adopts an unfettered approach in thinking about the appropriate economic model for India. This endeavour is reflected in the sky blue cover of the Survey, Chief Economic Adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian said.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Triple talaq impacts social status and dignity of Muslim women: Centre to SC

Triple talaq impacts social status and dignity of Muslim women: Centre to SC

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

The apex court had on March 30 observed that practices of 'triple talaq', 'nikah halala' and polygamy among Muslims were important issues involving "sentiments" and a Constitution bench would hear the pleas challenging these from May 11.

'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.

Succession saga at Murugappa Group gets murkier

Succession saga at Murugappa Group gets murkier

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

Valli Arunachalam had alleged that the group promoters have a gender bias against women getting into the family business and, hence, she and her sister were denied a berth on AIL's board.

Modi humbles two ladies with one sling

Modi humbles two ladies with one sling

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

'Modi's long arm reached out to Madam Singh. It is not at all a pretty sight when a Colossus comes down so heavily in an patently unequal tussle -- and I am not speaking about gender equality alone. A prime minister should not stoop so low to conquer. It is simply below the dignity of his high office.'

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Jallikattu Verdict A Victory For Tamil Youth Power

Rediff.com22 May 2023

They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

PHOTOS: 12th South Asian Games open with a colourful ceremony

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The rich and diverse culture of India's North East was on display in all its splendor as curtains went up on the 12th South Asian Games in a colorful opening ceremony with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a host of other dignitaries in attendance.

Women should be permitted in Haji Ali dargah, rules HC

Women should be permitted in Haji Ali dargah, rules HC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The court said, "The ban imposed on women from entering the Haji Ali dargah is contrary to Articles 14, 15, 19 and 25 of the Constitution of India."

The teacher from Dombautiya

The teacher from Dombautiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study. Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the Plan India Youth Champion Award.

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Will Gujarat Be A Cake Walk For BJP?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

The BJP is not taking the AAP challenge lightly. Amit Shah has cautioned party insiders to ensure that AAP does not cross a vote share of 24%. He has always seen AAP as a much more significant challenge than the Congress, observes Ramesh Menon, author, Modi Demystified: The Making Of A Prime Minister.

Hindi will reduce Tamils to shudras: DMK MP

Hindi will reduce Tamils to shudras: DMK MP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'They are trying to destroy the culture and trying to impose Manu Dharma through Hindi'

Chhalaang review

Chhalaang review

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Hands down, the star of the show is Rajkummar Rao, observes Sukanya Verma.

'You can grow in any direction if you work hard'

'You can grow in any direction if you work hard'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Miss Grand India Manika Sheokand wants to challenge what people think of a girl child.

Fresh instant triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha

Fresh instant triple talaq bill tabled in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

The government is at liberty to re-promulgate the ordinance if the bill fails to get through Parliament.

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Believe in peace, but not at cost of self-respect: PM on Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Recalling the 2016 surgical strikes, he said Indian troops gave a befitting reply to the "audacity of a proxy war" under the "garb of terrorism".

'I don't want to waste time on Kangana'

'I don't want to waste time on Kangana'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

'Both Kangana and Rangoli really love me and that's because they give me so much of time and attention from their lives.'

India's under 5 mortality drops, UP, Karnataka top table; sex ratio improves

India's under 5 mortality drops, UP, Karnataka top table; sex ratio improves

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

There has been a decline of four points in male U5MR and three points in female U5MR during the corresponding period.

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Bhasin, a prominent voice in the women's movement in India and other South Asian countries, breathed her last at a New Delhi hospital.

Revealed: Least stressful cities

Revealed: Least stressful cities

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

For a relaxed life, one should head to Germany as four of its cities rank in the top ten.

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Sooraj Pancholi flaunts his muscles

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

How Kerala mother regained her child after a hard-fought battle

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The elated woman later said she was yet to come to terms with the reality that she has finally won her battle and her son, who was forcibly taken away from her by her parents on the third day of his birth last year, is with her now.

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Birmingham Buzz: Of 'Gay Village', bhindi masala and more...

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Bhindi Masala, quintessential 'Ghar Ka Khaana'

Why Shibani Is Crazy About Sneakers

Why Shibani Is Crazy About Sneakers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

How Shibani Bhagat plans to rewrite the rules of the Indian sneaker business.