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Kerala priest says women who wear jeans 'arouse' men, should be drowned

Kerala priest says women who wear jeans 'arouse' men, should be drowned

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

The priest said the Holy Bible and Catholic Church have not given permission to girls to wear jeans and T-shirts, which is the attire of boys.

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Lijo Jose Pellissery's Women And Mine

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Pellissery's women continue to express the beauty in our common humanity. And often, these women go so far into expressing our hopes, desires, absurdities and follies that they end up acting at variance with the ethical prescriptions of our age. And this, I believe, is precisely why they remain "invisible" to a whole bunch of viewers, says Sreehari Nair.

'Cyanide' Mohan gets lifer in 19th murder case

'Cyanide' Mohan gets lifer in 19th murder case

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The sentence shall commence after he serves the sentence of imprisonment in the other cases, the judge said. This is the 19th case out of the 20 murder cases registered against the criminal, who has killed several women using the deadly cyanide after befriending and raping them.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

With a big 'THANKS', flood-hit Keralites show gratitude towards defence personnel

With a big 'THANKS', flood-hit Keralites show gratitude towards defence personnel

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

This was the very same house from which two nervous women were dramatically winched up to safety by a brave Navy commando.

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Animals explore cities during COVID-19 lockdowns

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

When humanity's away, the animals will play. With much of the world driven indoors to quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, some species not often seen -- or, at least, rarely in such large numbers, and certainly not against such empty backdrops -- are exploring cities across the globe. We must sadly report that though there have been many circulating on social media, many of these optimistic posts have turned out to be fake -- there were no dolphins in Venice's celebrated canals, or drunken elephants ambling through China's Yunnan province. However, there are some other instances where animals have, in fact, come out to explore city streets.

Praveen wins triple jump gold; qualifies for Worlds

Praveen wins triple jump gold; qualifies for Worlds

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Tamil Nadu's Praveen Chitravel produced the third longest-ever jump by an Indian with a stunning effort of 17.18m to clinch gold in the triple jump and qualify for the World Championships

Women have constitutional right to enter Sabarimala temple: SC

Women have constitutional right to enter Sabarimala temple: SC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

"The right to enter a temple is not dependent on a legislation. It is the constitutional right," the bench said.

India's daily Covid tally falls below 20,000 mark after 201 days

India's daily Covid tally falls below 20,000 mark after 201 days

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The number of active cases has declined to 2,92,206, accounting for 0.87 per cent of the total number of cases -- the lowest since March 2020 -- while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.81 per cent, the highest since March last year, the ministry said.

Man elopes with wife of friend who shelters him during lockdown

Man elopes with wife of friend who shelters him during lockdown

Rediff.com20 May 2020

32-year-old lothario, hailing from Munnar in Idukki district and working in a private company in Ernakulam, came in touch with his friend after 20 years when he got trapped in Muvattupuzha town following the COVID-19 lockdown announcement in March.

ED attaches Rs 68L deposits of PFI, front body for money laundering

ED attaches Rs 68L deposits of PFI, front body for money laundering

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

A provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has been issued by the federal probe agency as part of which a total of 33 bank accounts of the two organisations have been attached.

Hathras: SC to hear arrested scribe's plea after 4 weeks

Hathras: SC to hear arrested scribe's plea after 4 weeks

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde asked the petitioner to amend the petition and observed that they should approach the Allahabad high court for the relief.

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Behind govt's RS nominations, BJP's big southern outreach

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Iconic composer Ilaiyaraaja, celebrated athlete PT Usha, philanthropist Veerendra Heggade and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad Garu were nominated to Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Activist Rehana Fathima surrenders before police

Activist Rehana Fathima surrenders before police

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The activist will be produced before the magistrate court in Kochi after completing formalities of her arrest, they said.

Rahul takes a break from yatra, addresses first election rally in Gujarat

Rahul takes a break from yatra, addresses first election rally in Gujarat

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Sharing his experience of the yatra so far, the Congress leader said he felt sad while talking to farmers, youth, and tribals.

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

SC frees Hadiya from parents' custody

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

During the hearing, which went for over two hours, the woman said she wanted to go with her husband Shafin Jahan.

The blind woman who creates entrepreneurs and game changers

The blind woman who creates entrepreneurs and game changers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Meet Sabriye Tenberken, a German woman who is changing lives in India.

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Glass ceiling? What's that, ask these gritty women

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

These inspiring stories of women shattering the glass ceiling will make you believe in a brighter, gender positive future for India.

Govt forwards names of 9 judges to Prez for SC elevation

Govt forwards names of 9 judges to Prez for SC elevation

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

In a first, the Supreme Court Collegium had last week recommended for appointment to the apex court three women judges, including Justice B V Nagarathna who will be in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in September 2027 if she gets the final nod.

PM should apologise for mishandling of COVID-19: Sibal

PM should apologise for mishandling of COVID-19: Sibal

Rediff.com5 May 2021

"The Central government thought that the COVID-19 pandemic has ended and they were also applauded by the World Economic Forum. However, they didn't know that there would come a stage when there would be no testing and there would be no oxygen," said the senior Congress leader.

The Gouri Amma I Knew

The Gouri Amma I Knew

Rediff.com12 May 2021

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11, from his childhood.

'Mary Roy was a very unorthodox person'

'Mary Roy was a very unorthodox person'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

'She will forever be remembered for being a disrupter - a disrupter in a positive sense - as she disrupted the hierarchies that existed in society!'

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Why this lady hid during Covid drive

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Shailajanand Mishra lists The Top Videos of the Week.

'Can anybody give Kappan those two years back?'

'Can anybody give Kappan those two years back?'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'Just think of this innocent man who had to suffer so much.' 'Who will compensate for the physical and mental torture Kappan had to go through in the last two years though he has not done any crime?'

Police get custody of woman who tried entering ISRO

Police get custody of woman who tried entering ISRO

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The Bangalore police have obtained the custody of Buela Sam, the lady from Gujarat who tried to enter the Indian Space Research Organisation on a fake identification card.

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Perumbavoor Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar has been removed from the investigating team due to lapses.

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Chennai-born Pramila Jayapal makes history in Washington state; she is also the first person of colour in the Washington State Democratic delegation.

Nun rape case verdict shocks supporters, bishop says praise the Lord

Nun rape case verdict shocks supporters, bishop says praise the Lord

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

A group of nuns of Kuravilangad convent in Kottayam district of Kerala, who have been standing with the survivor in her fight, were on the verge of tears when they said they were yet to believe such a verdict came out from the court and they did not know what has happened.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

SC denies anticipatory bail to Rehana Fathima

SC denies anticipatory bail to Rehana Fathima

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Rehana Fathima was seeking anticipatory bail in cases against her for allegedly circulating a video in which she was semi-nude, allowing her minor children to paint on her body. The bench said it was a little baffled at the kind of case that has come up before it.

2 coronavirus patients in Delhi discharged

2 coronavirus patients in Delhi discharged

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

So far, Delhi has seen seven positive cases including a patient who died.

'Is there no justice in this country?'

'Is there no justice in this country?'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

'He was tortured in police custody.' '"Do you not have any rape cases to write about in Kerala?" "Why is it that a Muslim from Kerala has so much sympathy for a Dalit woman in UP?" "Why did Rahul Gandhi visit your wife?"' 'These were the kind of questions the UP police asked him.'

Political parties wake up to women, but is it too little, too late?

Political parties wake up to women, but is it too little, too late?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Women, if addressed properly, have the potential to become a decisive factor in elections.

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

ED carries out countrywide raids against PFI

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The PFI, formed in 2006 in Kerala and headquartered in Delhi, called the raids a gimmick and an attempt to divert attention from the farmers' issue.

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"We state that the most precious fundamental 'right to life' unconditionally embraces even an undertrial. The consideration made herein is keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case.

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Mammootty Gets Off A Bus; Goes Down A Rabbit Hole

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam is a masterpiece, and like most masterpieces of the cinema, it's a great act of folly, observes Sreehari Nair.

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

17 more Omicron cases detected in India, tally reaches 21

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Most of those who tested positive either recently arrived from African countries or were in contact with such people.

Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday by becoming India's first tribal President in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

SC gets 9 new judges, including 3 women

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The new judges of the top court include Justice B V Nagarathna, who will be in line to be the first woman Chief Justice of India (CJI) in September 2027, Justice Bela M Trivedi, Justice Hima Kohli, Justice C T Ravikumar, Justice M M Sundresh, and senior advocate and former Additional Solicitor General P S Narasimha.

In Puducherry, Modi targets Rahul over his 'north-south' remark

In Puducherry, Modi targets Rahul over his 'north-south' remark

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Congress and its erstwhile government in Puducherry, saying the V Narayanasamy led dispensation had 'different priorities' than public welfare and flayed party leader Rahul Gandhi over his recent 'north-south' remarks.