They alleged that the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance was being used to "victimise especially those Indian men who are Muslim and women who dare to exercise their freedom of choice".
The incident happened around 4.30 pm in Uttar Pabiacherra in Kumarghat during the 'Ulta Rath Yatra' or return car festival organised by ISKCON, they said. During this festival, the sibling deities -- Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhdara and Lord Jagannath -- return to their abode in a chariot, a week after Rath Yatra.
Sukanya Verma looks at how one of the seven primal human emotions is usually treated in Hindi movies.
I do have a dream biopic. It has as its subject Renu Saluja, the cosmically gifted editor, with a special focus on the Vidhu Vinod Chopra-Saluja-Sudhir Mishra love story, says Sreehari Nair.
From what we've caught in a glimpse of its adrenalin-pumping promos, Jawan pays rich ode to SRK's inbuilt feminist. An army of females swarming its multi-heroines star cast screams iron fist in velvet glove in all its mainstream glory.
Seven people, including two minors, were killed and over 40 injured after a fire swept through a residential building in Mumbai's Goregaon area in the early hours of Friday, a civic official said. Five of the injured are in a critical condition.
There are no great emotional highs or lows in Dono. It is just made up of little moments of normal interactions between young people, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Displaying 'ARMY' on private transport is an attempt to milk the respect and reverence that the common citizen has for a person in the armed forces, observes Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd). By writing 'ARMY' and displaying regimental insignias, we expect a few misdemeanours to be overlooked.
Some of her best films are not available on streaming platforms, but Deepa Gahlot looks at her Hindi cinema oeuvre on OTT.
In a tribute, President Joe Biden called him a "born patriot", while Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hailed him as a thought-provoking global strategist.
Anil Kapoor invited his friends and colleagues from the film industry to celebrate his 66th birthday on December 24 at his home.
Ex-Victoria's Secret model Jasmine Tookes and husband Juan David Borrero visit the world's greatest symbol of love.
Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.
Deadly dolls, skeletons in the closet, haunted homes, this is just a warm-up on what to expect on OTT this week.
Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.
In his Independence Day address from the ramparts of Red Fort, Modi also reiterated his government's unwavering resolve to ensure national security amid the current global security scenario.
Don't follow your ex. Ask before posting pictures.
'How can you shoot somebody raising a white flag, even if he's a fighter, when he's surrendered?'
'I have always taken care of people. It's never happened that someone took care of me.'
Anushka Ranjan and Nitibha Kaul set temperatures soaring in gold outfits at the Lakme Fashion Week.
As Sanya Malhotra prepares to play a cop investigating the curious case of two missing jackfruits in the quirky new Netflix offering Kathal, here's a list of all her performances so far.
The second season of Bigg Boss OTT premiered over the weekend on JIO Cinema and it was an exciting watch, thanks to host Salman Khan and an interesting line-up of contestants.
Everyone's wishing Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor the very best for their wedding, even ex-girlfriends! :)
Pandey, a daring IPS officer known for his rustic mannerisms, had sought voluntary retirement in 2009 amid speculation that he wanted to contest the Lok Sabha election from Buxar.
Do not divulge too many personal details in the initial phase. Avoid money talk, advises Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating app.
Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen finalise divorce to end 13-year marriage
Monica Lewinsky is set to write a tell-all book about her torrid affair with Bill Clinton, including her intimate love letters to the US ex-president.
Why is November 1 such an important day? Bollywood tells you!
'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'
Sports Minister V Abdurahiman said 20 deaths were confirmed on the basis of information from various hospitals where those pulled out from the water and inside the boat were admitted.
It was 'couple reunion time' as Liz Hurley recently went to meet her ex-fiance Shane Warne play in the Cricket All-Star Series in Los Angeles.
'We will win all the 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2024.'
'Onscreen the most stylish and offscreen the most humble person I know, with qualities I always admire and aspire for. May you keep inspiring generations to come.'
Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.
Former captain Geoffrey Boycott slammed the England batsmen for showing lack of patience and technique in the rain-hit first Test against India, which finished in a draw.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel, law enforcement officials said.
NIA arrests daughter-in-law of former Karnataka MLA for interrogation over alleged ISIS links.
Ayushmann Khurrana is ready to repeat the flirtatious woman deed second time around in Dream Girl 2.
Rediff.com's Love Guru has answers to all your relationship problems.
'I went up to her set, met her and when I met her it was almost like a dream coming true.' It was love at first sight for Boney Kapoor!