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Ex-CM Chouhan turns emotional as tearful women supporters hug him

Ex-CM Chouhan turns emotional as tearful women supporters hug him

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Chouhan, who stepped down as CM earlier this week, was also seen getting emotional and in tears as women encircled him and raised slogans in his praise while he was on his way to a famous Hanuman temple in Vidisha, around 55 km from Bhopal, on Thursday.

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Not Yet Time For Udhayanidhi Stalin To Be Dy CM

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

In private, questions are being raised about the wisdom of a 'dual-SIM' leadership during the long run-up to the 2026 assembly polls where 'family rule' could become an election issue, reports N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Ustad Rashid Khan's musical legacy goes back to Tansen

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ustad Rashid Khan has left an enduring legacy with his soul-stirring notes, his melodious voice echoing through time and leaving an indelible imprint on the rich heritage of Hindustani music.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern gives birth to baby girl

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

This makes her only the second world leader to have a child while in office.

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Serena and Sharapova ready to sharpen the edge

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Not just because Serena Williams looks capable of landing a 24th Grand Slam title against all the odds having returned from maternity leave and Maria Sharapova is seeking redemption after a 15-month doping ban with a third French Open title.

Check out Serena's 'outrageous' comeback plans...

Check out Serena's 'outrageous' comeback plans...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Serena Williams aims to defend her Australian Open title next year, the American saying the rapid return to action would only give her around three months to prepare after giving birth to her first child.

Why can't married persons apply for Army's judicial dept, Delhi HC asks

Why can't married persons apply for Army's judicial dept, Delhi HC asks

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday asked the Centre to explain why married men and women cannot be considered for the judge advocate general (JAG) department, the legal arm of the Army, and remarked the policy barring married individuals from applying "does not make any sense".

How to balance work and home: Tips from a working mom

How to balance work and home: Tips from a working mom

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

These are tips to help women struggling to find a middle ground.

Kanjhawala victim's kin rebuts friend's 'drunk' claim

Kanjhawala victim's kin rebuts friend's 'drunk' claim

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

'My niece did not have a drinking habit. If she was drunk that night (when the incident happened) as per Nidhi's claim then the postmortem report would have mentioned that. It means Nidhi is lying'

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

'I'm Somebody You Don't Mess With'

Rediff.com8 May 2024

'You treat me like eye candy and I will leave you like you're a wrapper.'

'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

'He Was Alive, But A Captive Of The Chinese'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'On October 12-13, he started shivering from fear in his tent.' 'That was the time he wrote a letter to my mother to conduct Ganeshji's Atharvashirsha.' 'The moment he finished writing that letter, he told us, he felt serene calmness.'

I want my legacy to be fighting for women: Azarenka

I want my legacy to be fighting for women: Azarenka

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'I knew I was going to come back but my first thought was, 'Oh my god I'm never going to play tennis again.'

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon

Wozniacki calls for Serena seeding at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has called for 23-time Grand slam winner Serena Williams to be seeded at next month's Wimbledon Championships ahead of the All England Club's meeting on Tuesday.

FABULOUS pix from Veere Di Wedding

FABULOUS pix from Veere Di Wedding

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Girl power, bang on display!

10 Reasons Why We Love Rani Mukerji!

10 Reasons Why We Love Rani Mukerji!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Happy birthday, Rani!

Kareena to play a pregnant woman in Veere Di Wedding

Kareena to play a pregnant woman in Veere Di Wedding

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The latest Bollywood updates.

Will Serena be ready for Roland Garros?

Will Serena be ready for Roland Garros?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Serena Williams' return to the WTA Tour following the birth of her first child will be the 'greatest challenge' of her career

OBC survey demand puts Shivraj Chouhan back in reckoning in MP

OBC survey demand puts Shivraj Chouhan back in reckoning in MP

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

According to BJP sources, the party propped up Chouhan in its election campaign when the Congress plank of promising to conduct a caste census started finding resonance with the OBCs.

Azarenka returns from the wilderness at US Open

Azarenka returns from the wilderness at US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Victoria Azarenka's return to the top has been a long road full of setbacks and challenges but she knuckled down, swallowed her ego and now finds herself back in a Grand Slam final after a seven-year absence.

Rising child healthcare cost? Opt for family floater plan

Rising child healthcare cost? Opt for family floater plan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Once the child is 90 days old, parents must add her to the family health floater cover, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Shivalika-Vipul's Lovely Love Story

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

'Society tends to get uncomfortable when a girl takes the initiative. But who cares? I proposed to him,' says Shivalika V Patel.

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

The Kriti Sanon Mark Sheet: See How Much She Scored!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma looks at how the 33 year old has fared in her decade-long career.

Serena still in the dark about unborn baby's sex

Serena still in the dark about unborn baby's sex

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

Serena Williams denied that she already knows the sex of her unborn baby, a day after big sister Venus appeared to hint that the former world number one is expecting a girl.

Women can retain maiden names in passports: Modi

Women can retain maiden names in passports: Modi

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

"From now onwards, women will not have to change their names in the passport after their marriage," Modi told a gathering of the Indian Merchants Chambers' ladies wing over a video conferencing. The government wants the woman of the house to be the priority in all of its development schemes, he added.

'Vote for me!' says political animal Keys

'Vote for me!' says political animal Keys

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Madison Keys put her hand up for a place on the WTA Players' Council at the Australian Open on Tuesday

Am I being cheated out of my benefits?

Am I being cheated out of my benefits?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

F1 Pitlane Tales: Nicole gears up as Hamilton prepares for title

F1 Pitlane Tales: Nicole gears up as Hamilton prepares for title

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Singer Nicole Scherzinger who is currently dating Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, is all geared for the Formula One championship.

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Every weapon at hand for Serena in US Open final, says coach

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Serena's coach said it had been a winding road following the birth of her daughter in 2017 to the kind of peak performance that brought her US Open success in the past.

When politicians bring their kids to work

When politicians bring their kids to work

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

On Monday (September 24), New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made history as the first female world leader to attend the United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York with her newborn baby in tow. However, Ardern isn't the first to bring their kids to work. Here are some examples of kids roaming the halls of power.

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Serena could get Wimbledon seeding, despite French snub

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The women's seedings at Wimbledon usually follow the WTA rankings list but can be tweaked by the All England Club in special circumstances.

The Heroes Who Vaccinate You!

The Heroes Who Vaccinate You!

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Mrigank Warrier reports on life -- beyond masks and PPE suits -- of frontline medical personnel at vaccination centres.

50% men feel gender bias exists at work

50% men feel gender bias exists at work

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'It is very disturbing to know that even in today's world women are treated differently.'

PHOTOS: Serena consoles Ukrainian teen after win

PHOTOS: Serena consoles Ukrainian teen after win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Serena Williams powered into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition of Dayana Yastremska then consoled the Ukrainian teenager after leaving her in tears.

First look: Pregnant Serena poses nude on magazine cover

First look: Pregnant Serena poses nude on magazine cover

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Serena Williams was completely taken aback by her pregnancy, taking six home tests before believing she was expecting her first child, the tennis superstar told Vanity Fair magazine.

Serena had no intention of sharing her pregnancy news

Serena had no intention of sharing her pregnancy news

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

Serena Williams had no intention of sharing her pregnancy with the world last week but spilled the beans when she accidentally uploaded the photo of herself.

Why Sania Mirza felt 'it is the time to stop'

Why Sania Mirza felt 'it is the time to stop'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

Sania Mirza said she has no regrets leaving the sport as she is 'not the one to compete when I know I can no longer do it'.

US Open women's final: What you need to know

US Open women's final: What you need to know

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

Key facts and records of American Serena Williams and Canada's Bianca Andreescu

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Carnatic Music Goes From Raga To Rage

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

They all seem to forget that the Music Academy is as much an independent institution as T M Krishna is an individual musician. In drawing those red lines for the Academy management, they do not even seem to recognise that they too have crossed a red line themselves, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Australia cricket board under fire for sexist clause

Australia cricket board under fire for sexist clause

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Australia's Fair Work Ombudsman is investigating the national cricket board's controversial pregnancy clause in contracts offered to elite women players.

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Serena not at home when drug tester arrived for surprise test

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Williams's publicist Kelly Bush Novak was responding to a report on website Deadspin that an officer from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) had visited seeking to drug test Williams outside the allotted daily window.