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'If You Can't Tell Your Family You Don't Want To Marry...'

'If You Can't Tell Your Family You Don't Want To Marry...'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

'Many relationships break down because people are unable to honestly express what they feel. If someone cannot tell their family they do not want to go ahead with a marriage, the consequences can affect not only them but everyone involved.

Pregnant Woman Dies In Delhi; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Pregnant Woman Dies In Delhi; Dowry Harassment Alleged

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 25-year-old pregnant woman died after allegedly falling from a building in Delhi. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation.

NCW Investigates Brutal Murder Of UP Teen As Possible Honour Killing

NCW Investigates Brutal Murder Of UP Teen As Possible Honour Killing

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports related to the murder of a teen girl from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, whose body was found in a train coach in Lucknow, suspecting a possible honour killing or hate crime.

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A woman and her live-in partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old son, with allegations of abuse surfacing against the male accused.

Doctor Convicted For Dowry Death Of Wife In Delhi

Doctor Convicted For Dowry Death Of Wife In Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a doctor from Bihar for the dowry death of his wife, who died of poisoning shortly after their marriage in 2014, due to dowry-related harassment.

'Pressure To Bear A Son Is More In The City'

'Pressure To Bear A Son Is More In The City'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

'Even lower middle class parents in cities opt for just one child. A son is a must.'

How A Pregnant Woman Was Murdered In Saharanpur

How A Pregnant Woman Was Murdered In Saharanpur

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A five-month pregnant woman was allegedly hacked to death with a spade by her intoxicated brother-in-law in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, with her family claiming that all the in-laws are involved in the murder conspiracy, police said.

NCW Investigates Alleged Dowry Death In Greater Noida

NCW Investigates Alleged Dowry Death In Greater Noida

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports alleging that a married woman died by suicide in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, following dowry harassment and mental torture by her in-laws.

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

NCW Demands Report Into Noida Woman's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports regarding the suspicious death of a 33-year-old Noida woman in Bhopal within five months of marriage, seeking a detailed action taken report from the Madhya Pradesh government within seven days.

Delhi Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire: Here's Why

Delhi Man Dies After Setting Himself On Fire: Here's Why

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A 29-year-old man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside his wife's residence in northwest Delhi. The incident occurred after his wife left him due to domestic violence and allegations that he misrepresented himself as an Indian Forest Service officer.

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.

Rickshaw Driver Shot Amid Pune Gang Warfare

Rickshaw Driver Shot Amid Pune Gang Warfare

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 26-year-old autorickshaw driver was shot and critically injured in Pune's Balaji Nagar area, reigniting gang warfare in the city. Police suspect the involvement of a rival gang and have launched an investigation.

Delhi Man, Mother Jailed For Dowry-Related Attempted Murder

Delhi Man, Mother Jailed For Dowry-Related Attempted Murder

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A man, his mother, and his brother have been sentenced to 10 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife over dowry demands in Delhi.

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Thane Man Gets Life For Wife's Brutal Hammer Murder

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.

Main Vaapas Aaunga: A Rare Gem

Main Vaapas Aaunga: A Rare Gem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

At a time when the politics of hostility has engulfed the world and escalated it into senseless wars Main Vaapas Aaunga's unwavering belief in love is a testament to cinema's uplifting gifts, notes Sukanya Verma.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

Aligarh Man Stabbed To Death Over Unpaid Loan

Aligarh Man Stabbed To Death Over Unpaid Loan

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old man in Aligarh was allegedly stabbed to death by his relatives after he asked them to return Rs 20,000 that he had loaned them.

Jharkhand Woman Murdered By Husband Over Dowry Demands

Jharkhand Woman Murdered By Husband Over Dowry Demands

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district over dowry demands, police said.

Delhi Advocate Battles For Life After Husband's Attack

Delhi Advocate Battles For Life After Husband's Attack

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old woman advocate in Delhi is fighting for her life after being attacked by her husband, with her family alleging years of domestic violence and a property dispute as contributing factors.

Why ED Raided Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Residences

Why ED Raided Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Residences

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of a money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter, Veena Vijayan.

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter.

Family Demands Justice After BJP Leader's Aide Murder In Bengal

Family Demands Justice After BJP Leader's Aide Murder In Bengal

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The family of the driver injured in the shooting that killed a BJP leader's aide in West Bengal has demanded justice and urged the government to prevent future incidents.

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Man In Dowry Death Case

Why Delhi Court Acquitted Man In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted a man and his family members in a dowry death case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove allegations of cruelty or dowry demand.

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Varun Dhawan's 10 Best Roles, Ranked

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Before Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai hits the screens, we rank Varun Dhawan's best films from passably entertaining to outright fantastic.

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Courts And The Hate Speech Dilemma

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Cactus To Provide AI Expertise For Government Initiatives

Cactus To Provide AI Expertise For Government Initiatives

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Cactus Technology Solutions Private Limited has been empanelled by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) to provide AI and machine learning expertise for government-led digital initiatives.

Delhi High Court: Caring for Family Not Grounds for Cruelty Charge

Delhi High Court: Caring for Family Not Grounds for Cruelty Charge

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely asking a married woman to assist in caring for a family member does not constitute cruelty under criminal law, quashing cases against a husband and his family.

Pilibhit Man and Family Face Charges Over 'Triple Talaq' and Domestic Abuse

Pilibhit Man and Family Face Charges Over 'Triple Talaq' and Domestic Abuse

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A man and his family in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, have been booked by police for allegedly assaulting his wife, pronouncing 'triple talaq', and forcing her out of their home.

Delhi man killed in family row stabbing

Delhi man killed in family row stabbing

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man was stabbed to death by his brother-in-law after a family dispute in Nand Nagri, Delhi. Police have arrested the accused and recovered the weapon.

UP Man and Family Accused of Killing Unborn Children Over Dowry Demands

UP Man and Family Accused of Killing Unborn Children Over Dowry Demands

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A woman's husband and in-laws in Uttar Pradesh have been booked for allegedly causing the death of her unborn children twice by assaulting her over dowry demands during her pregnancies.

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Post-poll violence grips Bangladesh's Panchagarh as BNP, NCP trade charges

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of the NCP for the northern region, alleged that attacks occurred at more than 30 locations involving the homes and business establishments of party leaders and activists after the results were declared.

Odisha Police Act After Constable Lynched By Mob

Odisha Police Act After Constable Lynched By Mob

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Four policemen have been suspended and two home guards disengaged from service in Odisha following the lynching of a GRP constable. The crime branch is investigating the incident, which occurred after allegations of attempted sexual assault. Opposition parties have criticised the state government over the incident.

Man Kills Relatives, Injures Wife During Village Panchayat in Bareilly

Man Kills Relatives, Injures Wife During Village Panchayat in Bareilly

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A man in Bareilly, India, allegedly stabbed his mother-in-law and brother-in-law to death and seriously injured his wife during a panchayat convened to resolve a family dispute.

Man Confesses to Killing Wife with Iron Rod in Uttar Pradesh

Man Confesses to Killing Wife with Iron Rod in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old man in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after confessing to killing his wife with an iron rod and dumping her body in a forest.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.

How Sachin Tendulkar Is Transforming Dantewada Through Sports

How Sachin Tendulkar Is Transforming Dantewada Through Sports

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar participated in an event in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district as part of a grassroots sports initiative aimed at transforming the once Maoist hotbed into a thriving sports hub and opening new avenues for the youth.

Telangana YouTuber Murder: Husband Arrested in Jagtial District

Telangana YouTuber Murder: Husband Arrested in Jagtial District

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old pregnant YouTuber was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana's Jagtial district. Police have arrested the husband and are investigating allegations of dowry harassment.

Woman Beaten to Death in Kasganj, UP

Woman Beaten to Death in Kasganj, UP

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A woman was fatally assaulted in her home in Uttar Pradesh by her brother-in-law and other family members while her young son witnessed the attack.

Winning Bengal Was The Hard Part For The BJP... Governing It May Prove Even Harder

Winning Bengal Was The Hard Part For The BJP... Governing It May Prove Even Harder

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A BJP government in Bengal inherits more problems than it might care to admit at its moment of triumph, points out Ramesh Menon

Widow Recalls Husband's Bravery In Pahalgam Terror Attack

Widow Recalls Husband's Bravery In Pahalgam Terror Attack

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A year after Adil Hussain Shah, a 'ponywallah', died saving tourists during the Pahalgam terror attack, his widow Gulnaz Akhtar remembers his bravery and the hardship she has faced since his death.