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Peter Mukerjea released from Mumbai jail

Peter Mukerjea released from Mumbai jail

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The release came after the six-week stay on the Bombay high court order granting the former media baron bail in the murder case ended on Thursday with the Central Bureau of Investigation not moving an appeal before the Supreme Court.

'We love each other but we're not happy'

'We love each other but we're not happy'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Legislature needs to revisit laws to suit realities: CJI

Legislature needs to revisit laws to suit realities: CJI

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

The Chief Justice of India, Justice N V Ramana Saturday said the Legislature needs to revisit laws and reform them to suit the needs of time and people so that they match 'practical realities'.

Sushma asks Pak to return abducted Hindu girls to family

Sushma asks Pak to return abducted Hindu girls to family

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

'Even the Prime Minister on Naya Pakistan will not believe that girls of this tender age can voluntarily decide about their conversion to another religion and marriage'

In a first, Madras high court hears case over Skype

In a first, Madras high court hears case over Skype

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

The Madras high court has perhaps for the first time taken recourse to video chat site facility Skype to hear an urgent petition seeking protection for a marriage at a church in Ramanathapuram district and directed the police to provide security during the wedding on Sunday.

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Will move court if ordinance is brought for Ram temple: AIMPLB

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

'The Centre has brought an ordinance on triple talaq. Its duration is of six months. If it is made into a law, then we will challenge this in the Supreme Court.'

'Real' Ayodhya is in Nepal, Lord Ram is Nepali: Nepal PM

'Real' Ayodhya is in Nepal, Lord Ram is Nepali: Nepal PM

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'Although the real Ayodhya lies at Thori in the west of Birgunj, India has claimed the Indian site as the birthplace of Lord Ram'

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I.

Police arrests 14 men for trespassing into Sikh temple in UK

Police arrests 14 men for trespassing into Sikh temple in UK

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

A gang of 20-30 sword-wielding men stormed the Sikh temple in England apparently opposing a mixed race marriage between a Sikh and a non-Sikh couple.

Why are lawyers being wedding priests: Madras HC

Why are lawyers being wedding priests: Madras HC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

The Madras High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on lawyers donning the role of priests for effecting registration of marriages, saying such acts "performed in secrecy" in their offices and Bar Association rooms cannot amount to solemnisation.

Muslims resorting to triple talaq to face social boycott: AIMPLB tells SC

Muslims resorting to triple talaq to face social boycott: AIMPLB tells SC

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said that it would ask Qazis to tell bridegroom at the time of execution of 'nikahnama' that they would not resort to "three divorces in one sitting" as it was an "undesirable practice in Shariat".

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Pak couple murdered by family in 'honour killing'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

A Pakistani couple has been murdered in Lahore for marrying without their family's consent, the second incident of "honour killing" within a week in the city.

Now Asif faces legal trouble from ex-lover

Now Asif faces legal trouble from ex-lover

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned and after Shoaib Malik, another top Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif is learning it the hard way as he has been taken to court by a former lover over a financial dispute.

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

5 high-profile cases CJI may decide before retiring

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Apart from high-profile cases like the validity of Aadhaar Act in light of the right to privacy judgment and Ayodhya land dispute, the CJI is also heading various benches that are expected to decide cases related reservations to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in promotion in government jobs, the alleged dilution of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code -- which stipulates punishment against harassment of women by husband and in-laws -- and framing of guidelines to check violence and vandalism by a protesting mob.

Todi denies Priyanka had married Rizwanur

Todi denies Priyanka had married Rizwanur

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Ashok Todi, father-in-law of the computer graphics teacher Rizwanur Rehman, who died on September 21, 2007, on Friday denied that his daughter Priyanka had married him and claimed that she was "taken" to the Muslim youth's house.

After Art 370, Ayodhya, will Sangh aim for Uniform Civil Code?

After Art 370, Ayodhya, will Sangh aim for Uniform Civil Code?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A small step in this direction was taken with making triple talaq a punishable offence in the last Parliament session. But UCC is difficult to implement, reports Archis Mohan.

Why the adultery verdict is historic

Why the adultery verdict is historic

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

'The Supreme Court has reiterated that marriage is an important institution but it cannot depend on criminal prosecution.' 'It has to rest on certain surer foundations like love, mutual trust etc.'

'For every gang, the financier is the kingpin'

'For every gang, the financier is the kingpin'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

'In a gang, the person who controls the finances is the most important key person.' 'Cut the finances of a gang and it will vanish.'

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.

Bommai: Re-Election Man Or Fall Guy?

Bommai: Re-Election Man Or Fall Guy?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Where does Basavaraj Bommai stand three months after he assumed the reins of power in Karnataka?

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Bhima Koregaon: Outcome of a 'Larger Conspiracy'?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Testimony presented before the Bhima Korgaon Commission over the last two months reveals the background to the violence that broke out on January 1, 2018.

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Tight security in Ayodhya ahead of Babri Masjid demolition anniversary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has too decided against observing the 27th anniversary of the demolition as "Shaurya Diwas".

How the BJP has CHANGED India

How the BJP has CHANGED India

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Since 2014, India has left its moorings as a pluralist, modern, secular State because that is how the BJP wants it to be, notes Aakar Patel.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Peter Mukerjea ready to divorce Indrani, says lawyer

Peter Mukerjea ready to divorce Indrani, says lawyer

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Stating that the marriage had "irretrievably broken down", Indrani had sent a divorce notice to Peter Mukerjea in April this year.

Doctor shot dead at his clinic in Delhi's Palam

Doctor shot dead at his clinic in Delhi's Palam

Rediff.com14 May 2016

A 61-year-old doctor was shot dead at his clinic in south-west Delhi's Palam area by an unidentified assailant, police said on Saturday.

Ram Vilas Paswan's daughter protests 'angootha chhap' jibe at Rabri Devi

Ram Vilas Paswan's daughter protests 'angootha chhap' jibe at Rabri Devi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

On Friday, Paswan had said "any uneducated person becomes chief minister nowadays," in a veiled jibe at Rabri Devi.

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

5 money tips for would be Virushkas

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

Don't let knotty financial issues weaken your marital bond. Heavy liabilities of one partner have the potential to sour a new relationship. So, develop a plan for how you will deal with these.

The Sania-Shoaib circus: Are you not entertained?

The Sania-Shoaib circus: Are you not entertained?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Is the Sania-Shoaib-Ayesha controversy a media monster or are the parties directly involved responsible for being pushed into the limelight?

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Prenuptials likely to be made mandatory in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Experts say it could make divorces amicable and help reduce court cases.

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Imran Khan, from World Cup winning cricketer to Pak's 22nd PM

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan, who is believed to have the backing of the powerful military, has vowed to make a 'Naya Pakistan' which would be an Islamic welfare state.

Indrani Mukerjea confesses Sheena was her daughter: Report

Indrani Mukerjea confesses Sheena was her daughter: Report

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Indrani had earlier maintained that Sheena Bora, murdered in 2012, was her sister

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Mohanlal: An Emperor Defeated By Love

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'Once Mohanlal's ever-swelling entourage grasped his enormous worth, once it realized that the innate Mohanlal appeal could be profited from, it set about to exploit, to make uproars, to create the Mohanlal brand.' 'And he wasn't meant to be a brand. He was meant to be an artist, a tireless explorer of the unique seas inside him,' asserts Sreehari Nair.

Three get death sentence for Palghar murders

Three get death sentence for Palghar murders

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Dilip Tiwari and his associates Sunil Yadav and Manoj Paswan were given capital punishment after they were found guilty of committing the multiple murders two years ago.

Government clears watered down triple talaq bill for Rajya Sabha

Government clears watered down triple talaq bill for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

While the proposed law will remain "non-bailable'', the accused can approach a magistrate even before trial to seek bail.

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.

Lok Sabha adjourns after passing Transgender bill, Rajya Sabha does no business

Lok Sabha adjourns after passing Transgender bill, Rajya Sabha does no business

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Monday was the fourth consecutive day, proceedings were washed out over the Rafale jet deal and Cauvery issues.

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Solomon would have been proud of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

The Ayodhya judgment of November 9 draws on both the polytheism of Hinduism and the modern rule of law, says Deepak Lal.

Is a 24 year old not old enough to decide for herself?

Is a 24 year old not old enough to decide for herself?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

'Will the age of majority be decided on a case-by-case basis by judges?' 'Does a 24-year-old woman still need "care, protection and guidance" and only from parents?' 'Is a Facebook post enough to declare a person a dangerous radical?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

They walked...with their heads held high

They walked...with their heads held high

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Fifteen acid attack survivors walked the ramp in Bangladesh to send out a strong message of courage and empowerment.