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How 'The Dress' is being used to stop domestic violence

How 'The Dress' is being used to stop domestic violence

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Since being posted this morning the image has been shared thousands of times online.

'Chopra, Hima, Dutee are worth crores'

'Chopra, Hima, Dutee are worth crores'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

'These youngsters have proved there is money in sports today, not just cricket!' 'They are youth icons and people look up to them.' 'Our athletes are not scared. Like a child knows no fear, they are youngsters without fear.'

Peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield 'rich dividends' for SAARC, says India

Peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield 'rich dividends' for SAARC, says India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

India said it firmly believes that a peaceful and secure neighbourhood will yield "rich dividends" for SAARC nations.

Why ISI has been recruiting youngsters in South India

Why ISI has been recruiting youngsters in South India

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Malaysia recently claimed it had arrested a man who was plotting major strikes in India. This is significant for India as it has links with the arrest of Sri Lankan operative Shakir Hussain in Chennai.

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Why The Pehla Nasha Girl Was Nervous About Hush Hush

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'People are talking about my character and about my performance. That is overwhelming for me.'

Minting money: Islamic State launches its own currency

Minting money: Islamic State launches its own currency

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

The new IS currency comes in several denominations of gold, silver and copper.

Minor girl allegedly raped by Goa MLA says she was sold for Rs 50 lakh

Minor girl allegedly raped by Goa MLA says she was sold for Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com5 May 2016

A FIR has been filed against expelled Congress legislator Atanasio Monserrate.

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

India is concerned over the visit of a Chinese satellite tracking ship to Sri Lanka's Hambantota port as it signals an attempt by China to expand its maritime influence in the region, sources in defence and security establishment said on Tuesday.

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

'The Kerala Story is not against Muslims'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Just because a subject is uncomfortable for some and doesn't suit their political ideology, should a film not be made?'

India tops slavery index with 14.3 million victims

India tops slavery index with 14.3 million victims

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Nearly 14.3 million people, including children, are 'trapped' in modern-day slavery in India, which tops a global index of people under bondage across the world with an estimated 35.8 million people enslaved, a new research said on Monday.

'ISI planned to attack US, Israel consulates in south India'

'ISI planned to attack US, Israel consulates in south India'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Security officials on Wednesday revealed that suspected operative of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence Mohammed Zaheed Hussain, who was arrested days before the twin blasts in Chennai, was part of a larger mission to target critical national assets and some foreign establishments.

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Why Rohingyas must be sent back

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

Resettlement of refugees elsewhere is not the morally correct solution to the problem for it lets the perpetrators off the hook.

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Dravid to make presence at CBI conference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2013

In a rare opportunity, former India captain Rahul Dravid will be exchanging his views with some of country's finest investigators at a CBI function to deliberate on corruption in sports in the backdrop of fixing allegations in cricket.

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

PM takes part in Yoga session with top cops

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The three-day conference of the directors general of police of all states was inaugurated in Hyderabad on Friday by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Bill in California Senate against caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A bill seeking to explicitly ban caste discrimination has been introduced in the California Senate by a Democratic lawmaker, which, if passed, could make America's most populous state also the country's first to outlaw caste-based bias.

Ranveer Looks Tired And Quite Unsexy

Ranveer Looks Tired And Quite Unsexy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Far from outraging any woman's sensibility or sense of modesty, Ranveer looks like he could do with a hot meal and a hug, notes Deepa Gahlot.

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

'Drug crime is the most serious crime our country is facing'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'We are also seeing the birth of new evil, the new face of drug distribution where human interface has reduced; consumers are using the Dark Web to source supplies and using cryptocurrencies as payment mode.'

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Jharkhand: Mobile for farmers, jobs in BJP manifesto

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Every student of Classes 9 and 10 will receive Rs 2,200 and that of Classes 11 and 12 Rs 7,500 as scholarships, said the manifesto, which was released by Prasad in Ranchi, in the presence of Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Tribal Minister Arjun Munda and BJP's state unit president Laxman Gilua.

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Lok Sabha passes bill to give NIA more teeth

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The amendments will also allow the NIA to probe cyber crimes and cases of human trafficking.

Trump threatens to continue with govt shutdown for years

Trump threatens to continue with govt shutdown for years

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Trump said he may call a national emergency to build a border wall which, he argues, is essential to stop the illegal immigrants from entering the United States.

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

How these girls in Jharkhand inspired Aussie cricketers

How these girls in Jharkhand inspired Aussie cricketers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Australian cricketers visited Yuwa, an NGO based in the city, that provides a platform through team sport for young women to gain confidence to make a change in their world.

Afghan Sikh stowaways seek asylum in UK

Afghan Sikh stowaways seek asylum in UK

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

The 34 surviving Sikhs from Afghanistan, who were rescued from an airtight shipping container in the UK after an 18-hour ordeal, have sought asylum in the country.

'I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman'

'I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman'

Rediff.com30 May 2022

'I was scared and sceptical because I was not brought up to raise my hand on a woman.' 'So I didn't think I would look convincing in a hand-to-hand combat with a woman.'

In-person registration of diplomats' domestic workers a must: US

In-person registration of diplomats' domestic workers a must: US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

The United States has said that in-person registration of domestic workers of foreign diplomats would be mandatory, an apparent fallout of the arrest of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade over alleged misrepresentation of the salary paid to her maid.

Trafficking case: Police grills two MPs

Trafficking case: Police grills two MPs

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Police sources said the MPs denied any role in the human smuggling racket and were evasive when posed questions about the claims made by Yadav, a betel shop owner, in a court in New Delhi and during his interrogation.

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Sexual assault case: Trial of Asaram, others to start on Dec 4

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

The trial of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and four other accused in the case of alleged sexual assault on a minor will begin at a court in Jopdhpur on December 4.

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Trump said the opposition Democrats did not like the option of a concrete wall along the Mexico border, so he has offered them with a steel one. Trump argues that a physical barrier along the US-Mexico border is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the US.

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Terrorist for one nation can't be martyr for another: Rajnath to Pak

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Stringent action should also be taken against persons involved in terrorism and their extradition should be ensured, he said.

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Thailand expressed interest in the Indian defence industry and its experience and expertise in the field of defence R&D and production. Modi welcomed Thai investments in India in the potential areas under the 'Make in India' initiative, especially in the manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, tourism and hospitality facilities.

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

'I want The Kerala Story to be the scariest horror story one had seen'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Everyone is entitled to their opinion because we live in a country like India and not a place where Shalini is taken, where forget having an opinion, women can't even talk to their family on the phone.'

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo Review: All Sass No Soul

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo overdoses on sex, violence and drugs without an inkling of plot or purpose, feels Sukanya Verma.

Mardaani review: Rani Mukerji plays Liam Neeson!

Mardaani review: Rani Mukerji plays Liam Neeson!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Faux feminism aside, Mardaani is mostly a middling action thriller, writes Sukanya Verma.

India to inform Lanka about terror cloud on Pak embassy official

India to inform Lanka about terror cloud on Pak embassy official

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

India will be informing Sri Lanka about an official working with the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo who was allegedly playing a key role in planning terror strikes at the behest of ISI on the US and Israeli consulates in the southern part of this country.

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The organization headed by Mallika Dutt, its founder and president, received $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh) and an official recognition at an award ceremony on April 24 at the University of Pennsylvania.

Why we must salute HRLN

Why we must salute HRLN

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Human Rights Law Network -- a group of committed lawyers, paralegals and social activists -- is making justice accessible to people who can't defend themselves.

Were Pak troops involved in arms trafficking?

Were Pak troops involved in arms trafficking?

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Human Rights Watch, however, says that it has solid information that Pakistani military officers were involved in smuggling of between $2 to 5 million worth of gold from Itrui district in Eastern Congo.

Devyani's case is about US laws being gamed: India

Devyani's case is about US laws being gamed: India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Asserting that its demand after Devyani Khobragade's arrest is not unreasonable, India has said the case is not about mistreatment of a domestic employee but rather of US laws being gamed for immigration purposes.

US senators critical of India days before Modi's visit

US senators critical of India days before Modi's visit

Rediff.com25 May 2016

India comes under attack over religious intolerance, human trafficking and slavery at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Record Rs 32,000 Crore Seized in Tax Raids

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Since arraignment under money laundering is a tougher offence, the CBDT hopes it will also overcome its dismal score sheet to prove satisfactorily to the courts that these cases were genuine ones of tax evasion.